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This series features interviews with experts in the field of mental health and suicide prevention. Topics range from understanding the best overall approach to prevent suicide to how to help someone who is going through a tough time in their life.
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Empowered Empaths

Martha Juchnowski

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We take our work as empaths seriously and realize it's time to grow. It's time to look at being highly sensitive as a strength. Emotions are powerful. Join us to learn how to inspire them, utilize them to be of service, and live freely as your most authentic self. Our most popular series on Mental Health News Radio is now its own podcast. Tune in, join in, spread the word - but most of all - feel inspired and empowered about your highly empathic self.
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It was a sad realization that convinced me that a fair number of people have no idea what self love is and and even less of an understanding of how to practice it. We have been, from our earliest part of life, fully indoctrinated by actions, words and subtle inferences. Our parents, teachers, siblings, extended family, religious people, friends and…
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How should we memorialize someone who has died by suicide? To help answer that question, Brooke and Adam speak with Dr. Keita Franklin, a national leader in suicide. Dr. Franklin shares why we should be memorializing someone who died by suicide in the same way as those who died by other means. It can feel uncomfortable to talk to person who has los…
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Do LGBTQ+ individuals have the same risk factors for suicide as the general population?Today we speak to Dr. Kate Comtois, a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Washington University, about LGBTQ+ community and its increased risk of suicide. She highlights the impact social media has had in creating a space where bu…
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Today’s episode addresses the myth, “If access to one method of suicide is restricted, will another method be used instead?” Brooke and Adam speak to Dr. James C. West, host of the critically acclaimed podcast “Let’s Talk About Your Guns” a series that discusses gun safety by unpacking real-life scenarios. Listen in as Dr. West talks about the impu…
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Join Martha and Kristin for a discussion about how energy has an impact on empaths. Many of us have been there before, you walk into a room and can “feel” that something is not quite right. Without being told, you zero in on the person who is troubled and feel the need to be of assistance because you may feel it’s your duty to help. Or you know whe…
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Today’s episode addresses the myth that “teens say they are suicidal to manipulate their parents and teachers.” While this may happen, a 2021 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration survey asked teenagers if they have had any suicidal thoughts in the last 30 days and an astonishing 3.3 million teenagers responded “Yes, I’ve had se…
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As a parent, you always want the best for your child; however, you can do everything seemingly right and still unfortunate events unfold. Today, Brooke and Adam speak with Mr. Dennis Ward, a Registered Nurse about his experience losing his son to suicide and what life looks like after losing a child to suicide. A native Texan, Dennis joined the Air…
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Is it true that “All people who have thoughts of suicide, have a mental illness?” What about, “If you have suicidal thoughts once, you’ll always be suicidal?” Listen in to learn why the answer to both of these questions is “NO.” Our guest today, Dr. Craig Bryan, a board-certified clinical psychologist in cognitive behavioral psychology, shares new …
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Did you know that the time after a patient is discharged from the hospital, is one of the highest times for suicide death? Brooke and Adam speak with Dr. Julie Goldstein Grumet, the Director of the Zero Suicide Institute at the Education Development Center, about how this seemingly counter-intuitive occurrence could be reduced through strategic sys…
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Are doctors or mental health professionals the only people allowed to ask someone if they are suicidal? On today’s episode, Brooke and Adam speak to Dr. Kelly Posner about how we often expect doctors and other healthcare professionals to ask the “difficult” questions when it comes to someone’s health, particularly around suicidal ideation. Dr. Posn…
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On today’s episode of Brain Hijack, we discuss the myth that “People who are thinking of suicide, always tell someone they are thinking of suicide.” Adam and Brooke speak with Dr. Matthew Nock, a Harvard professor whose research is aimed at advancing the understanding of why people behave in ways that are harmful to themselves, with an emphasis on …
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On today’s episode of Brain Hijack, we learn how Brooke and Adam came to work in the field of suicide prevention. We also look at the myth, “The words we use and the way media talks about suicide has no influence on people’s behavior.” Brooke and Adam go on to discuss the importance of certain words when talking about suicide. When speaking with so…
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Today Brooke and Adam discuss why the statement “You can't call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Line anonymously" is FALSE. Listen in as they speak with Dr. April Naturale, the Interim Executive Director for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, about what to expect when you call the 988 suicide crisis line. Dr. Naturale explains the difference between 9…
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On today’s episode, we discuss why the myth that “suicide rates increase over the holidays” is incorrect. Listen in as Brooke and Adam speak with Dr. Thomas Joiner, an American psychologist and The Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor in the Department of Psychology at Florida State University (FSU), about what it means to belong and how a litt…
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On today’s episode of Brain Hijack, we tackle the question "Does asking someone if they are suicidal make them suicidal?" To help us debunk this myth, we spoke to Cory Will. We'll learn how talking about suicide does not lead to nor encourages suicide, but rather provides the other person with an opportunity to express thoughts and feelings about s…
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On today’s episode of Brain Hijack, we respond to the myth "Once a person thinks about suicide, they will never change their mind and they will die by suicide." Listen in as Adam and Brooke speak with Dr. Marjan Holloway, a Professor of Medical and Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry at Uniformed Services University about self-regulation as it relat…
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On today’s episode of Brain Hijack, we respond to the question, "Do clinical professionals always know who is at risk for suicide?" The short answer, "No." Listen in as Adam and Brooke speak with Dr. Peter Gutierrez, Executive Vice President, Innovation at LivingWorks on why a community, public health approach to suicide prevention is so important.…
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Did you get into that habit again of negative self-talk in the past couple of years? It is addictive and hard to break but not impossible. Join Kristin and Martha for a discussion on how to build those mindful chatter self-care boundaries back up and feel at peace in your body again. Welcome Home! Listeners - our incredible editor of Empowered Empa…
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If you’re like me, you were raised to accept what shows up in your life as “the will of God” and never, ever question or complain about what does show up. I always thought I was a peon, flawed, a sinner who had no business speaking to God other than to say I’m sorry for my many faults. Little did I know how wrong I was! I began, slowly but surely, …
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Join Kristin and Martha for an uplifting and informative conversation with psychic/tarot reader Misty. We are so fortunate to have the privilege of speaking with so many gifted psychics, mediums, and healers and sharing their unique perspectives on what’s been happening in the world as well as how they guide their clients to awakening and growth. M…
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There has been much speculation about what’s going on in the world right now, everything from Armageddon to the return of Christ. We can all see and feel the changes in the world and while it looks chaotic, many of us know this to be a paradigm shift of epic proportions. When a paradigm is shifting, chaos can and does manifest as the old energy is …
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Everyone has some familiarity with tarot cards either through a personal reading or anecdotal testimony. The practice of reading the cards has been associated with darker esoteric practices and has been largely misunderstood. This week, Kristin and Martha welcomed healer, teacher and reader Meghan Rose who brought a new understanding to the practic…
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Kristin and I have an unusual approach to our show content. Unless we have a guest, we allow our guides to inspire us with the subject matter and then allow the flow to happen, and it always does! This week, my guides had a message that they requested to be shared with our audience and I found myself taking dictation. I was asked if I would be will…
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There is little doubt that we have just lived through one of the most difficult and frightening years that any of us can remember. Our lives were locked down, threatened with a deadly disease and an undercurrent of simmering anger and hatred caused many of us deep trauma that led to various mental health challenges. All of us have been affected and…
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On this week’s Empowered Empaths we are joined by our friend, psychic/medium, and healer, Deborah Hendrickson as she and Martha discuss ways to connect with your abilities. We are asked by clients how to tap into our intuitive gifts, whether it be psychic knowing or connecting with the departed as well as energy healing and Deborah and Martha share…
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In another journey into the heart of things, this week's episode of Empowered Empaths explores the epidemic of self-blame and self-loathing. Why are we so quick to believe that we embody the worst attributes of humanity and why do we believe that everything bad that happens is our fault? Have we ever examined why we are so harsh with ourselves? If …
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Join Kristin and Martha on this episode of Empowered Empaths as we welcome recovery specialist Joe Mitsch to discuss the idea that our greatest challenges can be our most valuable tools for our spiritual growth and evolution. When we observe life from a cosmic perspective, we realize that we are here by our own choice, having the experiences that o…
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On this edition of Empowered Empaths, Kristin and Martha welcome Spiritual Intuitive, Medium and Healer Deborah Hendrickson. She gives us a close up look into her journey to becoming an intuitive counselor and medium and one of the most sought after readers around. As a believer that we all have abilities, Deborah seeks to educate people and guide …
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How do you record a show when you have nothing to give? We don't know any empaths that aren't saying, "WTF" right now. Join Kristin and Martha for a show about validating how we feel with a big pick me up at the end. I have been asked repeatedly by friends and clients when all this drama is going to end. Everyone seems to be exhausted on a level th…
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Does it feel as though your last nerve has been trampled on or that breathless anxiety is waiting to jump you? Are you trying to remember the sensation of serenity? Do you feel like a failure when “everything” finally gets to you and you collapse into fear and anger? If any of this is relatable, please know that you are part of a very large club ca…
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In this week’s edition of Empowered Empaths, Kristin and Martha had the pleasure of interviewing Joseph Mitsch, a recovered addict and recovery facilitator. In this powerful and enlightening discussion, Joe shares some of the experiences that helped shape his path as an addict and how being sensitive may have contributed to his difficulties. He als…
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Join Kristin as she speaks to Dr. Laura Koniver, a medical physician and author of "The Earth Prescription: Discover the Healing Power of Nature with Grounding Practices for Every Season." During a previous show, we discussed grounding and how connecting to the Earth's natural EMF frequencies is beneficial to healing our bodies. Today they discuss …
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This week Kristin and Martha are joined by our friend, Adam Klugman as we discuss the challenges that the deeply empathetic feel as we navigate through the current societal and cultural landscape. Every day seems to bring new difficulties and outrages and Empaths feel all of it which can feel overwhelming and discouraging. Do we have the spiritual …
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This week Kristin and Martha discuss the idea that the constructs and how we interpret them, have affected our lives in a subtle but impactful way. Constructs are values, beliefs, opinions, and personal orientations about a particular, non-measurable event. Examples are love, fear, depression. These things cannot be measured or quantified but are i…
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Come join Kristin Walker, Martha Juchnowski, and Ryan McCormick as they share their thoughts, observations, and perceptions of current events and energies that are prevalent in today’s world. Ryan McCormick is the host of Outer Limits of Inner Truth here on Mental Health NewsRadio and shares his thoughtful insights with our audience. They also disc…
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This edition of Empowered Empaths finds Kristin and Martha discussing how we can access our Divine selves through awareness of the Heart Field of Energy. Every human since the beginning of time has radiated this energy into their surroundings but up until fairly recently, were not aware of this massive and very powerful field of influence. In order…
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As an Empath, I have spent most of my life feeling the need to “protect” myself from the energy and influence of the outside world and everyone in it. The threat of intrusion and harm from outside sources, from people with bad intentions to darker unseen forces, was enough to cause me to look for protection and help from guides, angels and other su…
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On this week’s edition of Empowered Empaths, Kristin and Martha are joined by author and sound healer Mytrae Meliana. In her book "Brown Skin Girl: an Indian American Woman’s Journey from Broken to Beautiful," Mytrae describes how the traditions of her East Indian family impacted her freedom to live as she chose. Coming to America to attend college…
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On this episode of Empowered Empaths, Kristin and Martha discuss the messages received from Martha’s guides regarding our spiritual gifts such as being an Empath, Psychic, Healer, and all of the “super” natural abilities we may possess. For too long, we have kept our abilities on the “down-low” out of fear of ridicule, rejection, and being overwhel…
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In this week’s edition of Empowered Empaths, Kristin and Martha joined in an enlightening and empowering discussion with author and Transformational practitioner, Melody LeBaron. In her new book, “Transforming Death, Creating Sacred Space for the Dying,” Melody discusses how our age-old outlook on death has deprived us of the opportunity to feel an…
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