For the first-ever episode of Mental Lives Matter, host David Serle welcomes a very personal guest — his 16-year-old daughter, Romy. After spending months in residential therapy, wilderness therapy, and other intensive programs, Romy is ready to open up about her journey and her evolving views on mental health.

In this deeply honest conversation, David and Romy discuss the challenges of recognizing when help is needed, the courage it takes to accept it, and the ups and downs of the healing process. Romy shares her experiences as a teenager navigating therapy, her advice for other young people, and her hopes for breaking the stigma around mental health.
This candid father-daughter dialogue may inspire hope, foster greater understanding, and spark connection for anyone facing similar challenges — or for those walking alongside someone on their path to wellness.