For The Dreamers

Guadalupe Altamirano Gutierrez joins Eliana Nunez in discussing her important dreams that have come to life.

Talk about art accessibility with Christopher and Helen Bowling

Father, Christopher Bowling (41), and daughter, Helen Bowling (19), talk about the accessibility of art and what Christopher's experience with sketching and writing was like and what financial, social, mental, and systemic barriers he faced.

Hilda Soko Interview

Hilda Soko is an assistant professor of nursing at St. Catherine University in the Baccalaureate Degree Program - College for Adults. She holds an Associate of Nursing degree from St. Catherine University, a BSN degree from Metro State University, an...

My Mental Health Is Not Lazy: Featuring Shannon Lee

Shannon Lee is a college student who just started to seek help for her mental health. Today we discuss how harmful the laziness myth can be to people who struggle with mental health, and how we have started our mental...

Emma Lohr and Ashley Turner

[Recorded: Friday, September 8, 2023] Emma Lohr (19) from Towson, MD, and Ashley Turner (19) from Fairfax, VA participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Emma shares her...

Treasure Affia and Dr. Toni Caretto ; An insightful interview on the issue of self- acceptance within the LGBTQI+ Community.

Treasure Affia(a sophomore psychology major and human sexuality minor) and Dr. Toni Caretto( a seasoned clinical psychologist) talk about the issue of accessibility to mental health care and self-acceptance within the LGBTQI+ community.

Recording – 10-25-2023 17:18:19

In this interview with Kelsie Tabolich, she discussed her time as president of the Active Minds club at Winona State University in Minnesota and her general experience as someone balancing both social life and academic pursuits. Kelsie is a nineteen-year-old...

“Some of the smartest people can’t even see i’m struggling.”

In this interview me and my suite mate, talked about the struggles of an every day teenage girl and mental health. We talked about how it takes a toll on our life and some people might not know it. Even...

Mental health and highschool

Join us as I talk with my brother about his experience in highschool and also how to have a better experience

Growing up with different cultured parents.

Aniah Janae Scott a 16 year old High School Senior. Dabria and Aniah are good friend during high school and until now. Both came from a background of different cultures and households. Here Aniah talks about how her parents childhood...

Mental Health and Improving Oneself

Mina Campos, an 18 year old student at Elizabethtown College interviewed her college peer Nathan, who she finds as a great mentor and even better friend. She interviewed him on mental health where they talked about the experiences and path...

Mental Health During College Years

Yudemis Sanchez (23), a recent college graduate is interviewed by her sister, Yudeliz Sanchez (20), about her college experience and the difficulties she faced with her mental health and academics. Yudemis lost a teammate to suicide during her first year...

Adam Cabrera

Adam Cabrera. 32 Years in Clinical Mental Health in the Denver Area. He has been a counselor at Denver Health, and currently is a Clinical Coordinator at Denver Recovery Group.

Fathers Day

Natalie (25) sits down with her dad Brett (69) on Fathers Day 2023 to talk about how fatherhood has changed, and continues to change, his thoughts on the world and on himself.

Interview with Juliana Chavarro

Interview was with Juliana Chavarro, age 19, and Daniela Semino, age 18. Semino was the interviewer and Chavarro was the Interviewee. They have been best friends since 7th grade, 6 years. In the interview they discuss childhood, school, and mental...

Madison Schaefer’s Interview with Jia DiDio-Vazquez

Madison Schaefer (19) interviewing her best friend Jia DiDio-Vazquez (19) in York, Pennsylvania. They discuss Jia’s life growing up, coming to terms with her identity and spirituality, and how their friendship has influenced each other.

Mark Lorenzoni and Luke Gioiosa

[Recorded: Tuesday, March 21st, 2023] Mark (67) and Luke (33) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Mark opened Charlottesville's hallmark running store, Ragged Mountain Running and coaches running for the community. Luke served in the Peace Corps...

Society Vs. Stay-at-Home Moms

This interview was conducted for my sociology class. It is about stay at homes and how society views them, as well as how mental health is affected my being a stay at home mom.

Mental Health Supports in Education from a Teacher’s Perspective

Grace McNeeley, a current student studying education at the University of Akron, and Bambi Berger, the school counselor at Akron Early College High School, discuss mental health supports and the changing prevalence of mental health awareness in education.

FS INTERVIEW: What's On Your Mental?

I wisely selected this interviewee because I wanted someone who I know has experience in the selected topic I chose. I believe it was only the smart decision to go with the candidate who would answer questions honestly, wisely, and...

Interview with Chris Taylor

I (Oliver Short, 19) interview Chris Taylor from Therapeutic Life Choices in Tulsa, OK.

Miriam Hossaini and Virginia Anderson

[Recorded: Tuesday, November 1st, 2022] Miriam (22) and Virginia (68) record a virtual One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Miriam is a fourth-year architecture student at the University of Virginia and Virginia is the editor of the Daily Progress,...

Why do I have to be medicated to fit into this society?

Chris A (32) responding to the interview question: Are there specific circumstances or factors that lead to you going off your mental health medications?