Addiction and dual diagnosis expert, Nina Henry, discusses how the pandemic is making an impact on those that struggle with addiction and mental health. She offers valuable advice along with suggestions of treatment and support.

Dr. Shahana Alibhai shares her personal journey and how her strive to perfectionism lead to OCD and Postpartum Anxiety, (the lessor know counterpart to Postpartum Depression). How this influenced her practice as a family physician; a gift of wellness to our listening audience.

Nancy Hughes Moyer speaks with the ladies on how VOA of IL is making an impact on homelessness, the need for wrap around services for successful outcomes, and the ground breaking paths Volunteers of America of Illinois is spear heading to address the emerging epidemic of treating mothers with opioid addiction.

Find out what an IEP meeting looks like, including who should accompany you to that meeting. Your rights as defined by law, more talk about therapeutic schools and the transition phase of IEP’s for future success.

Great discussion in defining the difference between an IEP and a 504 Plan; how to get an IEP in place, best practices; the mental health rights of a child; and how to properly advocate for a student.

Chrisa + Tom Hickey tell their story about raising a son who suffers from schizophrenia and how they fought and persevered to find stability and independence for their son.

Dr. Patrick Mcgrath takes us on an informational tour on what OCD looks like, the misconceptions, and how treatment does work.

Real life conversations with Dr. Patrick Mcgrath, a leader in the world of anxiety and OCD. Learn the ins and outs of anxiety and how thoughts are NOT facts, and how having the right therapy may change your life.

Julie and Nancy hear Laura’s personal journey, as she recounts the tragedies brought upon by her son’s marijuana usage and the psychosis from dabbing. Laura Stack is a well-known author and the founder of Johnny’s Ambassadors, a group she formed to educate parents, teens, and young adults about the dangers of ‘dabbing’ and marijuana psychosis.

Julie and Nancy talk with Dr. Steve Arkin a staff neurologist and father. Dr Steven Arkin tragically lost his son to suicide in 2015 at the young age of 20. After their son’s death, Dr Arkin and his family turned their tragedy into triumph by creating the Speak Up Foundation. Listen in as Julie and Nancy talk about

his incredible personal journey and get a peek into his professional knowledge along the way.