Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health

The Health Toll of Widowhood - How You Can Continue Living After Loss | S6E1

After the loss of her husband, Cynthia Blanc Preiss MacLean (@therealmentorcynthia) spent years hiding the truth. She joins the show to talk about continuing to live afte

Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health Returns for Season Six | S6E0

There's often a specific moment that pushes someone to finally ask for help. This season, host Frantzces Lys explores the turning points, the ones that lead people to mak

Combating the Loneliness Epidemic: How Social Connection Can Save Lives | S5E5

Loneliness has been called more dangerous than smoking 15 cigarettes daily—a stark warning from the former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. Social isolation is a hi

Fighting the Loneliness Epidemic and the Power of Intergenerational Friendship | S5E4

Can a meaningful friendship bridge a 51-year age gap and help combat social isolation? Meet Peter and Pooja; two unlikely companions whose intergenerational bond proves t

The Hidden Mental Health Journey of Menopause and Perimenopause | S5E3

For years, Annalisa thought the anxiety, sleepless nights, and brain fog were just stress from COVID. But when she could barely function at work and felt like a stranger

Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia | S5E2

Caring for aging parents or loved ones — especially those with dementia — can take a deep emotional toll. In this episode, we’ll speak with a therapist or mental health p

Finding Purpose: Aging & Identity | S5E1

How do we redefine who we are as we grow older? This episode explores how aging — including retirement, physical changes, and shifts in cognition — can shape our sense of

Turning Points is BACK for another season! | S5E0

 This season on Turning Points, we're diving deep into the mental health journeys that come with growing older. These are stories of resilience, reinvention, and the turn

Embracing the End: The Role of End-of-Life Doulas | S4E5

Host Frantzces Lys explores the profound impact of end-of-life doulas with two deeply personal stories involving the death of a family member. First, David Duffin, a hig

Unmasking Diagnoses Later in Life: Autism and ADHD in Adults | S4E4

Host Frantzces Lys explores the stories of adults who discovered their autism or ADHD and their overlap (sometimes called “AuDHD”) later in life. With a compelling lineup

Understanding and Overcoming PTSD in Women | S4E3

Host Frantzces Lys explores the multifaceted nature of trauma, the barriers to recovery, and the critical role of community support in fostering healing and resilience. W

Unpacking the Trauma and Emotional Toll of Cancer | S4E2

A cancer diagnosis can be a profound emotional journey, often accompanied by anxiety, depression, and distress. Host Frantzces Lys delves into the mental health challenge

Exploring the Benefits of Peer-Based and Family Therapy | S4E1

Finding the right form of therapy is crucial for a new mental health journey. Host Frantzces Lys talks with Charles Daniels, who shares insights on group therapy for men,

Turning Points Is Back for Season 4

Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health returns, delving into empowering moments in mental health journeys. We explore family and peer-based therapies, tackle the unique

Overcoming Stigmas in Mental Health and Living with Schizophrenia | S3E5

Stigma can affect everything from how we see ourselves to how we access help for our mental health. So how can we overcome shame around a mental health condition and medi

Understanding Maternal Mental Health: Pregnancy & Postpartum | S3E4

There are significant ways that pregnancy and birth can shake our mental health. What can cause postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, and psychosis? Who can you turn to fo

Exploring Cultural Differences in Mental Health | S3E3

No two mental health journeys are the same. Our unique identities and experiences play a huge role in shaping our perspectives and actions.  How can our cultures uplift

Therapist 101: Finding the Right One, Breaking Up, and Everything in Between | S3E2

Therapy is a big step in any mental health journey but finding a therapist who meets your needs can be daunting, and even discouraging. Join us as host Frantzces Lys talk

Navigating Mental Health at Work | S3E1

It’s no secret that work causes us stress, but how can we prioritize our mental well-being while navigating the demands of our work? Host Frantzces Lys talks to Morra Aar

Turning Points Season Three is Here

Hear personal stories from advocates who learned to thrive while living with anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and maternal mental health conditions such as postp