The following stories are told by writers and mental health advocates from MHC's Write On! program. These stories are raw, personal, and may contain language not suitable for all listeners. To view these in video format (with captions) visit www.mhconn.org/WriteOn.

Produced by Connecticut Public, 'Where We Live' puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines. We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

Ten years ago, 20 children and six educators were killed in a shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. The tragedy reimagined so many aspects of American life: school safety, mental health, and community activism. In this deeply compelling and thoughtful podcast, WSHU’s Davis Dunavin asks: How does a community come out the other side of tragedy?

Paid Leave is a hot topic in our country right now. The United States is the only industrialized nation in the world without a national paid leave policy, and Connecticut is one of only 16 states and the District of Columbia to have a state program in place. Other cities and states are working to join the paid leave movement. The Paid Leave Podcast examines the state of Connecticut's paid leave program and the impact it has on various groups and diverse communities. Radio veteran Nancy Barro ...

A collaboration between WSHU Public Radio and the CT Mirror, “Long Story Short” goes behind the scenes of public policy journalism in Connecticut. Each week, WSHU’s award-winning senior political reporter Ebong Udoma interviews the journalists and newsmakers presented in the Mirror’s long-form Sunday feature. It’s smart conversation about thoughtful journalism.

MINDBEAT by Effective School Solutions is the definitive go-to podcast for all topics related to school-based mental health, and the first podcast dedicated to this vital topic. From sharing best practices to highlighting innovative school districts to keeping track of legislation, MINDBEAT is the must-have resource for educators and administrators that are implementing (or thinking about implementing) a mental health care continuum.

What happens when actors stop being quiet and start speaking up: Season 3 of "Stage Combat The Podcast" premiering on July 23rd! Stage Combat is about fighting back when we are mistreated in our workplaces, no matter what stage we may be on in our lives! Hosted by attorney/advocate/actor Sean Hayden. In 2019, Sean Hayden thought he had booked the role of his dreams as an actor at the prestigious Goodspeed Opera House in its production of "Billy Elliot, The Musical." As he drove over the Conn ...

Invisible Tears is a platform for truth and healing. Jane Boroski's story is a miraculous one, but her story doesn’t end the night she was attacked by the Connecticut River Valley Serial Killer and lived to talk about it. Jane tells her entire story, and we explore the Connecticut River Valley cases along with other unsolved cases, to bring light to all these victims because, after all, they are unsolved and that isn’t acceptable to us. We are on a mission to help and heal others by giving a ...

Bucked Up isn’t your average self-help podcast… Join Stand Up Comedian Sam Buck as he interviews the biggest names in rap, comedy, art and more about who they really are. And hey, they might get a little bucked up along the way! With 2 new episodes every week plus stand up clips, make sure to subscribe.

Disruptions are all around us. Some spark joy and possibility. Others move us to take action and re-evaluate our world. Every week on Disrupted, host and political scientist Khalilah Brown-Dean unpacks how big and small disruptions are shaping our lives. From technology, economics, education, and healthcare to navigating our way through a global pandemic, continued racial inequalities, geopolitical upheaval, and climate change. What can history teach us about the current moment? What can we ...

The Library Pros - A Librarian and a Library Information Technologist discussing libraries, technology and anything else that makes us smile!

GROW Greatness Reached over Oppression through Wisdom Love not hate will make the World 🌎 Great. God’s Law is to Love. Different skin, One Love and that is God who commands from above. We are GROWing over Oppression. We are Spiritual Beings and are not bound under Religion, We are bound by God to Love. Religion is about Money and Control A battle of Good vs Evil. Are you ready to GROW?Break free of the Mental chains Conqueror! We are the Keepers of the Dream as we head full steam on the Soul ...

In this podcast, people share their stories of losing a loved one to COVID. Each episode is one person's story of losing someone they love. In these long-form interviews, we talk about grief, loss, the pandemic, healing and taking action. I am your host, Jennifer Sullivan, and I lost my mom to COVID in August 2020. I had no control over what happened and it wrecked me. This podcast is my hope, my light at the end of the tunnel, and my way of making sure that no one ever forgets about those w ...

The Voyage to Peace Podcast is a weekly chat about the real source of inner happiness, peace! Join your host Yve Philibert, a social worker in Branford, Connecticut, as she discusses how practicing affirmations and manifesting lead her to discover her inner happiness. This podcast hopes to encourage other women and men to do the same and let go of those self-limiting beliefs that hold us back.

In this podcast Professor Jonah Perlin (Georgetown Law) interviews lawyers from across the profession about what they do, why they do it, and how they do it well.

Interruptions is a podcast hosted by Rev. Odell M. Cooper and Cathy Patton, two parents whose lives were Interrupted - one by gun violence and the other by autism. The hosts use their voices to Disrupt the Silence caused by inherited faith and family traditions, cultural and societal stigmas, and fear. Each episode openly addresses racial and economic disparities and the impact on mental health in communities of Black and Brown people. Their guests share personal stories about how their live ...