Amplifying Voices

Rehaan Shafi, Founder of NeuroSoul Therapy (@neurosoul.therapy. neurosoulblog.com), shares her expertise in Clinical Psychology. Based in Toronto, Rehaan discusses the importance of meaningful mental health care centered around unique cultural needs.

Madeleine, a blogger on all things OCD, shares her powerful story. Her blog @thatssoocd discusses hard-hitting topics like mental illness in relationships and the realities of coping.

Glesni is a Certified Professional (MBACP) based in the United Kingdom. Founder of @allemotionswelcome, Glesni is a person-centered counseling and mental health awareness advocate.

Ava, a teenage mental health awareness blogger @ticcyhippie, discusses life with Tourette Syndrome. Ava is dedicated to sharing tic-specific content and advice to educate her audience about the intricacies of Tourette Syndrome, along with valuable coping mechanisms.

Kathryn Booth, OCD and Mental Health Advocate, discusses life with mental illness and her powerful journey of coping. An aspiring therapist and psychology student, see Kathryn's personal blog @the_road_to_recovery_from_ocd.

Maya, diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, shares her story and tenacity living with OCD. A mental health advocate, Maya is a blogger @overcoming_ocd, where she has dedicated herself to sharing her story with OCD and educating others about mental illness.

Dr. Jimenez, a psychologist and therapist focused on empowering, bridging, and healing the diaspora, shares her professional expertise regarding mental health in the pandemic. Founder of Dr. J Empowers LLC (@drj_empowers), hear her perspective on mental health during the pandemic along with powerful coping strategies.

Avery, a Youth Ambassador for the Tourette Association of America and Creator of @ritualis.tic, a Tourette Awareness Comedy Account on Instagram, shares her story as a teenager with Tourette Syndrome. Learn how he has channeled her experience into a unique form of activism: comedy.

Erin Ramachandran, Acclaimed Speaker, Award-Winning Author, and Director of Mental Health Strong, shares her personal and professional experience as a non-profit mental health professional. Hear her personal story and see her work at @erinramachandranmhstrong & https://mentalhealthstrong.com/.

Portia Effinger, Founder of the Recharge Project (https://therechargeproject.org/ & @therechargeproject), joins the Amplifying Voices Podcast to discuss her philanthropy, her experience as a nurse, and her mental health advocacy.