Facing mental health challenges is tough, but it can feel even harder when you're up against societal expectations, judgment, and the pitfalls of the American healthcare system. In this powerful episode, we hear from Penina, an anonymous caller who opens up about her lifelong battle with mental health and the resilience that keeps her moving forward. Then, Lorna shares her deeply personal story—not only of navigating her own mental health struggles but also of growing up in a family where these issues ran deep. In a heartwarming twist, she reveals how teaching and mentorship became her path to healing, offering her a fresh perspective and a renewed sense of purpose.

Work sucks. Safe to say we can all pretty much agree on that. But is it simply because of the work itself OR something else, like a difficult boss? We talk to leaders from very different industries, film production and education, who share their struggles with their own failed leaders, what they're doing to overcome those challenges, and how too aspire to be more than just your typical boss.