MENtality Unchained host Kevin Thomas sits down with Jeanette Towns author of “When Shattered Lives Become Whole,” a story about her battle and recovery living with Bipolar. Jeanette insists that she could and would not be alive without God and her family. She pointed out that she was misdiagnosed which led to 10 years of manic behavior followed by being institutionalized in a mental health facility. Jeanette explains the physical and emotional affect her bipolar had on her children and husband’s. After experiencing years of pure hell, she recounts a particular case worker that enabled her to tap into her resiliency and fortify her path to lead others out of their darkest battles of mental illness. Solidified in her efforts, Jeanette has gone on and continues to walk in her purpose!

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MENtality Unchained host Kevin Thomas sits down with Mind of Gold business owner Antonia Royal-Whitmore as she discusses why she chose to become an advocate for Black mental health instead of being a therapist. She speaks about the disparity in mental health and not being taught certain things in college about Black mental health. Antonia believes that Black people are being ignored of history. She feels that the lack of culture awareness isn’t fair and that diagnosing using the DSM is based on a white person. She also talks about how she wrote eight books, and no one close to her knew that she was an author.  Antonia explains why she is so radical in her thought and ideology.

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MENtality Unchained host Kevin Thomas sits down with John Hood to discuss the world of Astrophysics and how mental health may stand in the way of achieving such a high standard.  He talks about how science is frowned upon in rural areas and how a Black male from Georgia embarked, sustained, and accomplished his journey of becoming an Astrophysicist. John speaks of being told by teachers that he was “good with his hands” which impressed upon him that he wasn’t good enough for anything else. This implied that he did not have the mental focus, cognitive capacity, or scholarly intelligence to be anything else. But it only took one teacher to believe in his potential to discover his passion for the universe and what’s beyond what we see as humans. End result, we have Dr. John Hood, Astrophysicist!

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MENtality Unchained host Kevin Thomas sits down with Rev. K. Edward Copeland to discuss biblical principles on how mental health is revealed throughout scripture. His commitment to community, social justice, and mental health stands on its own! He explains his push for his members “eating their colors.” He admits that it needs to be more inclusion rather than exclusion in the church. Rev. K Edward Copeland plants the seed of the first step beginning with the understanding of what the scriptures say about mental health, what it takes to support others, and be an example to other leaders.

MENtality Unchained host Kevin Thomas sits down with the men of M.O.B. to discuss what it takes to be a black man. A pastor, deacon, minister, and police officer with the same outlook of what it takes to be an influence in the community. They address how they deal with emotions, mental health, and balancing life obstacles as a black man of faith.

MENtality Unchained host Kevin Thomas sits down with Tommy Meeks organizer of Juneteenth to discuss how his addiction led him to a lifelong journey of wisdom and organizing the infamous Juneteenth (independence for Black Americans). He addresses mental health, addiction, and how it took a stronghold of his family which ultimately led to him losing two children to tragic situations.

MENtality Unchained host Kevin Thomas sits down with Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Winnebago County Ann Bruce to address the need for advocacy for the voiceless youth. She discussed the fulfillment of providing resources, support for their volunteers, and building awareness about the need for Court Appointed Special Advocates.  She expresses her need to advocate and be a “cheerleader for POC.”

MENtality Unchained host Kevin Thomas sits down with Maurice West II, Illinois States Representative of the 67th District to discuss mental health, politics, community, and representing a culture. States Representative gets real and transparent about coping and having a symptomatic episode.

Host Kevin Thomas joins Ukoo Washington Park to discuss Ethnic Notions "I'm not your Stereotype."

Host Kevin the therapist sits down with three black women that carries the responsibilities of life while balancing family, community, and anxiety.  Kim, Tina, and Carlise explain how parenting, anxiety, and the pandemic shaped their thinking and how they view mental health. They discuss their experiences as black women trying to navigate the expectations of a community.