James's Warr;ors

Donna Thomas
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  • MENTAL HEALTH
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This podcast is dedicated to having real conversations about mental health illness and suicide prevention. My journey started in 2018 when my 19 year old son died by suicide. He was never diagnosed with a mental health illness. I have learned so much on this path. I started a not for profit organization, James's Warriors. We speak in schools, colleges and community based programs. We support mothers through grief and others on their recovery. Our program is called No One Walks Alone. Our conversations will be raw and honest. We will discuss not only coping skills and resources but also how to change the stigma associated with mental illness. There will be probably some laughter as I am winging it everyday!

  1. FEB 25

    What is your Love Language?

    🎙️ Another episode of the James's Warr;ors – No One Walks Alone Podcast is now available! This week we're asking… What is your love language? For those of us who haven't dated in 30 years… your what?! 😳 We're diving into why understanding love languages matters — whether you're stepping back into the dating scene or working on strengthening your relationship as a couple. Communication matters. Feeling seen matters. Feeling loved in the way you receive love matters. Tune in and maybe learn something new about yourself. 💕 #JamesWarr;ors #NoOneWalksAlone #LoveLanguage #HealthyRelationships #MentalHealthAwareness

    1h 8m

  2. JAN 19

    A chat with Lori Tartarsky

    In this episode of James's Warriors podcast, host Donna Thomas, John Burton, Dawn, Kerri Audino and Lori Eve Tatarsky discuss the journey of mental health advocacy. Lori shares her personal experiences with bipolar disorder, the impact of trauma, and the importance of family support. The conversation highlights the role of humor in healing, the stigma surrounding mental illness, and the distinction between remission and cure. Lori emphasizes the significance of holistic approaches to wellness and the beauty of life despite mental health challenges. The episode concludes with Lori discussing her current projects and the importance of giving back to the community.

    46 min

  3. 11/22/2025

    Is this sadness or Am I slipping into depression?

    On this episode of the James's Warr;ors – No One Walks Alone podcast, Donna, Dawn, and John are joined by two incredible guests: Trish Burton (John's wife) and Kerri Audino, James's Warr;ors board member, family friend, and social worker. Together, we dive into an important and often confusing question: How do you know if you're slipping back into depression—or simply experiencing a bout of sadness? Our hosts open up with personal stories, real-life examples, and honest reflections about the signs, symptoms, and subtle shifts that can signal when someone might need extra support. This conversation is heartfelt, educational, and a reminder that No One Walks Alone—not in their struggles, and not in their healing.

    1h 6m

  4. 10/21/2025

    Should Depression get the best of me, know this ...

    🎙️ James's Warriors Podcast – No One Walks Alone In this episode, we open up about one of the hardest conversations — the darkness of suicide and the deep grief that follows. We ask the questions that weigh on every heart left behind: Did they know we loved them? Did they hear us? We share why it's so important to continue our presentations — to reach those who are living in silence with their mental illness, and to remind them that they are not alone. This episode also features a song whose words capture what so many may feel when their thoughts are thinking the world is better off without them.💜 #NoOneWalksAlone #JamesWarriors #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #YouAreNotAlone

    55 min

  5. 09/21/2025

    There is no blame in this game!

    🎙️ In this episode, Donna, Dawn, and John Burton cover a range of important topics — from the life-saving #988 crisis line, to highlights of our 2nd Annual Music Festival No One Rocks Alone, and even a tougher, but necessary, conversation about blame and suicide. 💚 Give us a listen on all podcast platforms, through our social media links, or on our website. And remember our motto: No One Walks Alone.

    48 min

  6. 08/12/2025

    Tips on helping your child transition to middle school to high school with a mental illness diagnosis

    In this episode of James's Warriors Podcast – No One Walks Alone, Donna, Dawn, and John Burton sit down with Kerri, a social worker from a Capital Region high school, to talk about how to help your child successfully transition from middle school to high school especially if they have a mental illness diagnosis.

    1h 4m

  7. 07/15/2025

    Boredom! What is it really trying to tell us?

    Welcome back to James's Warriors: No One Walks Alone Podcast 💙 This week, Donna Thomas, Dawn Cavaccini, John Burton, and special guest Trish Burton dive into something we all feel but rarely talk about — boredom. Why does it creep in when life finally slows down? And what is it really trying to tell us? 👀 Hint: It's more than just "nothing to do." Tune in now — this one's thoughtful, eye-opening, and yes… definitely not boring.

    1h 5m
  8. Conversation with John Irizarry

    06/17/2025

    Conversation with John Irizarry

    New Episode This Week – Featuring Special Guest: John Irizarry This week's episode is a powerful one. We are honored to welcome musician and songwriter John Irizarry, who shares the deeply personal story behind the album he wrote for his daughter, Izzy, who died by suicide. 💿 The album, This Girl, is a beautifully written tribute—raw, emotional, and full of love. Listening to it gave me goosebumps. This conversation is about more than music. It's about grief, healing, and the journey of living after the unimaginable loss of a child. John opens up about how creating this album helped him process his grief—and how music can be a lifeline not only for the artist but for those who listen. Please join me, Dawn, and our guest John Irizarry, for this moving and inspiring episode. 💛 You are not alone. No one walks alone.

    1h 5m
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About

This podcast is dedicated to having real conversations about mental health illness and suicide prevention. My journey started in 2018 when my 19 year old son died by suicide. He was never diagnosed with a mental health illness. I have learned so much on this path. I started a not for profit organization, James's Warriors. We speak in schools, colleges and community based programs. We support mothers through grief and others on their recovery. Our program is called No One Walks Alone. Our conversations will be raw and honest. We will discuss not only coping skills and resources but also how to change the stigma associated with mental illness. There will be probably some laughter as I am winging it everyday!

Information

  • Creator
    Donna Thomas
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    James's Warr;ors