Voices for Mental Health, formerly Speaking Candidly with Candace Candace Schoner

Charlie Ann Xavier talks about her life changing accident, defying the odds, and how she fought through the physical and mental pain in order to remain a mother to her children.

A former teen mom shares her experience with teen pregnancy, raising children, and why she chose not to have an abortion.

Guest author Janet Sherlund offers a first hand account of the trauma, anxiety and grief that comes with being an adoptee.

In this very raw interview a daughter shares her journey from near death from alcohol addiction to finding joy in the little things in life. Plus, hear her mother’s thoughts and advice from her peer recovery specialist. Guests: Maggie Slinkman Gary, Carrie Kerwick and Lance Otis.

Hear how a daughter is using her athleticism to help her father and others with Parkinson’s live better and longer.

In this episode, you'll hear from three women who openly share their mental health journeys and the unique way they've come together to shine a light on mental illness. Guests include: Eli Bouldin-Clopton, PRS, Executive Director, On Our Own; Jessica Harris, Founder and Artistic Director, Empowered Players and Lisa Wessner, Executive Director, Always, Already, Enough.