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Heather Hutchison has been blind since birth and struggles with depression and suicidal ideation. However, her disability and mental health struggles did not stop her from becoming an award-winning singer-songwriter and a best-selling author. Listen as she shares her unique experiences and some of the techniques that help her cope with the depressive episodes she sometimes experiences.

What are the causes of homelessness? One of the facts about homelessness is that it is linked to mental health. Daniel, who is gender fluid, may have autism spectrum disorder and struggles with anxiety. An effect of their homelessness was a diagnosis of Complex PTSD. Hear Daniel tell their story of homelessness, mental health, and a search for identity and acceptance.

For a long time, Danielle thought that SHE had issues keeping a man. Her father suffered from alcoholism and was in and out of her life after her parents' divorce, boyfriends came and went, and she wound up getting her own divorce from her son's father. After a bout with depression and anorexia, she dealt with her feelings in therapy and became a healthier and better version of herself. Topics discussed include - alcoholism, Scientology, divorce, self-esteem, miscarriage, anorexia.

Charmaine Hammond, public speaker and mental health advocate, survived a boating incident that taught her about fear, resilience, and the power of the mind. Listen as she tells her story and talks about how her experience prepared her to battle breast cancer and led her to the unique opportunity to become an executive producer of the animated film Back Home Again, which features the voices of Michael J Fox, Kim Basinger, Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, Ed Asner, and more. The film was inspired by the 2016 Fort McMurray fires in Alberta, Canada, which is the largest wildfire evacuation in the province’s history.

Ashley Michelle survived a horrible crime at the hands of her ex boyfriend and now suffers from PTSD. In this episode, she tells the story of her attack and what has helped her on her journey to healing. Counseling, human connection, and finding an activity that gives her peace have been critical in her mental health journey. Now, her mission is to connect with other survivors of crimes and aid in helping them to keep pushing forward instead of turning to negative ways of coping with trauma. U Talk, I'll Listen, hosted by Shannon Chatmon, is about mental health, healing, human connection and perspectives, and empathy through stories. New episodes released every other Monday. https://utalk2020.captivate.fm/listen (Listen to U Talk, I'll Listen) Join the U Talk Fam:Website - http://utalk2020.com (http://utalk2020.com) Patreon - https://patreon.com/utalk2020 (Support this Podcast) IG - http://intstagram.com/utalk2020 (http://intstagram.com/utalk2020) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2825872330995796/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2825872330995796/) Connect with Ashley: Website - https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ashleyinpires.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3aYPeQiCDbLK47OXsMxsEHLl1475kZdKeFfBZX9tZGJNm12xUL49ZyrAYandh=AT3H5yGkOeU2iD4wQJP-lb9BLwWojUqZI4-rV7A51uSq1VLKCu-4uclbZJzfe9wqr3tWccboEtI8gbbVnZ8MqujY1fKHijYxMA1axb8fof3eMk5-7q6-ZDV8LHmFNMsi5w_HmmajTWtvRJLi-mSzttA (https://www.ashleyinpires.com/) Email - [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ashley.strength2727 (Facebook) Shannon Chatmon

On next week's show, Ashley Michelle discusses surviving the trauma caused by being a witness and victim of a crime committed by her ex-boyfriend. U Talk, I'll Listen, hosted by Shannon Chatmon, is about mental health, healing, human connection and perspectives, and empathy through stories. New episodes released every other Monday. https://utalk2020.captivate.fm/listen (Listen to U Talk, I'll Listen) Join the U Talk Fam:Website - http://utalk2020.com (http://utalk2020.com) Patreon - https://patreon.com/utalk2020 (Support this Podcast) IG - http://intstagram.com/utalk2020 (http://intstagram.com/utalk2020) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2825872330995796/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2825872330995796/) Shannon Chatmon

U Talk, I'll Listen, hosted by Shannon Chatmon, is about mental health, healing, human connection and perspectives, and empathy through stories. New episodes released every other Monday. https://utalk2020.captivate.fm/listen (Listen to U Talk, I'll Listen) Justin B. Long grew up in a household where his parents' trauma affected how he was raised. He grew up lacking self-worth and the relationship and communication skills he needed, and he did not know how to overcome his anger and negative thoughts. He tried several means of escaping the negativity and trauma in his life, including alcohol and joining the army, but when nothing else was working, he attended a 12-step meeting that changed his life forever. Listen as Justin tells the story of his childhood trauma, newfound vulnerability, and his mental health healing journey by trying things like EMDR therapy. Join the U Talk Fam:Website - http://utalk2020.com (http://utalk2020.com) Patreon - https://patreon.com/utalk2020 (Support this Podcast) IG - http://intstagram.com/utalk2020 (http://intstagram.com/utalk2020) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2825872330995796/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2825872330995796/) Guest Info:https://jboydlong.com (Justin's Website) https://www.facebook.com/JBoydLong/ (Justin's Facebook page) https://twitter.com/jboydlong (@jboydlong on Twitter) Shannon Chatmon

Ayanna Portee, also known as singer/songwriter INOJ, had Billboard-charting songs in the late 90s. During her career, she has worked with the likes of Dallas Austin, Lil' Jon, and SoSoDef to produce hits, including her covers of "Love You Down" and "Time After Time." However, her career would be stalled abruptly when she decided to undergo a surgery that left her unable to speak. Hear her story, how she worked her way back into the industry, and her plans for the future on the U Talk, I'll Listen Season 2 Finale. 3 Ways to Support the Podcast: Share your favorite episodes with your friends. Podcasts experience the biggest growth by word of mouth. If you share on social media, tag @utalk2020 so I can repost and show you some love. Support us financially on anchor.fm/utalk2020. Give us a great review on whatever platform you listen! Thanks for any support you give! Follow @utalk2020 on Social Media: Facebook - @utalk2020 (Group - I Listen 2 U Talk) Instagram - @utalk2020 Twitter - @utalk2020 Theme Music: Sonic Dragons --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/utalk2020/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/utalk2020/support

Next week's guest almost lost her ability to do what she loves to do... sing. Tune in next week to find out who it is and hear her full story. ***Click https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/u-talk-ill-listen/id1534504055 (here) to subscribe and listen to U Talk Ad-Free. 3 Ways to Support the Podcast: Share your favorite episodes with your friends. Podcasts experience the biggest growth by word of mouth. If you share on social media, tag @utalk2020 so I can repost and show you some love. Support us financially on http://anchor.fm/utalk2020 (anchor.fm/utalk2020). Give us a great review on whatever platform you listen! Thanks for any support you give! It helps make my content better. Follow @utalk2020 on Social Media: Facebook - @utalk2020 Instagram - @utalk2020 Twitter - @utalk2020 Theme Music: Sonic Dragons --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app (https://anchor.fm/app) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/utalk2020/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/utalk2020/support (https://anchor.fm/utalk2020/support)

Tim, host of the Focused on Forward podcast, was surprised to find out that his daughter's leg pain was the result of Guillain-Barré syndrome. He talks about what it is like as a parent to watch your child suffer and not be able to do anything about it. He also discusses his family's new normal and how they are learning to cope with the trauma they experienced. 3 Ways to Support the Podcast: Share your favorite episodes with your friends. Podcasts experience the biggest growth by word of mouth. If you share on social media, tag @utalk2020 so I can repost and show you some love. Support us financially on anchor.fm/utalk2020. Give us a great review on whatever platform you listen! Thanks for any support you give! Follow @utalk2020 on Social Media: Facebook - @utalk2020 (Group - I Listen 2 U Talk) Instagram - @utalk2020 Twitter - @utalk2020 Theme Music: Sonic Dragons --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/utalk2020/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/utalk2020/support

Next week, Tim discusses his daughter's diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome and watching her go in and out of the ICU for 97 days. Tune in next week for the full story. ***Click here to subscribe and listen to U Talk Ad-Free. 3 Ways to Support the Podcast: Share your favorite episodes with your friends. Podcasts experience the biggest growth by word of mouth. If you share on social media, tag @utalk2020 so I can repost and show you some love. Support us financially on anchor.fm/utalk2020. Give us a great review on whatever platform you listen! Thanks for any support you give! It helps make my content better. Follow @utalk2020 on Social Media: Facebook - @utalk2020 Instagram - @utalk2020 Twitter - @utalk2020 Theme Music: Sonic Dragons --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/utalk2020/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/utalk2020/support

Ashley and her husband have struggled to have children. When they stopped trying, it finally happened, but their joy was cut short by a decision they felt they had to make during her pregnancy. She discusses the "gray area" of abortion and openly shares her personal experience of having an abortion at 20 weeks pregnant and the grief she and her husband experience today. 3 Ways to Support the Podcast: Share your favorite episodes with your friends. Podcasts experience the biggest growth by word of mouth. If you share on social media, tag @utalk2020 so I can repost and show you some love. Support us financially on anchor.fm/utalk2020. Give us a great review on whatever platform you listen! Thanks for any support you give! Follow @utalk2020 on Social Media: Facebook - @utalk2020 (Group - I Listen 2 U Talk) Instagram - @utalk2020 Twitter - @utalk2020 Theme Music: Sonic Dragons --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/utalk2020/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/utalk2020/support