In this inspiring episode of Finding Your Voice, I speak with Dr. Melanie Cain, a Native American psychologist whose journey into the field of psychology is as powerful as the work she does today.

Dr. Cain shares her path to becoming a psychologist—what shaped her calling, the challenges she navigated, and the deeper purpose that guides her work. From serving within state systems to building her own private practice supporting women, she brings both clinical expertise and lived understanding to the therapy room.

We explore the core issues she sees most often in her work: anxiety, depression, and intergenerational trauma. Dr. Cain offers thoughtful insight into how trauma can echo across generations, how women often carry invisible emotional burdens, and what healing can look like when culture, identity, and voice are honored in the therapeutic process.

This conversation is honest, grounded, and deeply empowering. It’s about resilience. It’s about representation. And it’s about what happens when someone chooses not only to find their voice—but to help others find theirs too.

If you’ve ever wondered how personal history shapes professional purpose, or how therapy can create space for healing across generations, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

In this episode, I talk with Daniel French, one of the founding members of Las Cafeteras, for a conversation that moves beyond music and into meaning.

We explore the power of music as healing, the overlap between creativity and therapy, and how Daniel’s work has evolved over time—from performing on stages to helping others find their own voice, purpose, and sense of connection.

This is a thoughtful, grounded conversation about art, service, and what it means to use your gifts in ways that truly impact others.

In this powerful and deeply important episode of Finding Your Voice, I’m joined by Elizabeth Eastlund, MSW, with extensive experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV).

Together, we break down what intimate partner violence really is—beyond the stereotypes and misconceptions—and why it so often goes unseen. Elizabeth shares her on-the-ground experience from the field, offering clarity around common warning signs, patterns of control, and the emotional complexities that make these relationships so difficult to leave.

We also spend time talking about something many people struggle with: how to support someone you love who may be in an abusive relationship. What helps? 

This episode is honest, educational, and grounded in care. Whether you’re a clinician, a loved one, or someone seeking understanding, this conversation aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind listeners that support and safety begin with listening.

If you’ve ever wondered how to recognize IPV—or how to be a safe presence for someone navigating it—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.