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Mother and daughter Cori Bystrom (29) and Stephanie Cartwright (46) talk about motherhood, mental health, and self-love.

Shanon Dupree (63) and her case manager Lizzie Kazan (27) talk about Shanon's struggle to overcome domestic violence and where she thinks she is headed in the future.

Longtime family friends Barbara Fried (87) and Leigh Sato (61) discuss the founding of Innisfree Village and how its challenges, ideals, and opportunities have evolved over time.

Coworkers Angela “Angie” Filipiak (43) and Sydney Connor (31) talk about how they take care of their mental health in their work as nurses.

One Small Step conversation partners Tyler Sierra (27) & Shay Baranowski (54) reflect upon their childhoods, how their political views have changed over time and their hopes for their community.

Colleen Gleason (64) is interviewed by her new friend Eunice Cho (33). CG describes her childhood, the significance of mental health in her life, and her work with children with autism.

Alena Rogers (39) tells Raj Kumar (37) about her past challenges with homelessness and substance abuse, and how Raj leasing her an apartment helped (in part) get her back on her feet.

Sisters-in-law Noelle Kempton (38) and Jennifer Kempton (34) share with each other their experiences of pain, both emotionally and physically. Jennifer talks about her chronic illness and its limitations on her life, and Noelle shares about being a military spouse...

Alexis Bara (30) shares a conversation with her spouse, Ben Bara (32), about Ben’s diagnosis of depression, his symptoms, how depression has changed him, and how he is feeling now.

Kelli Watson (52) talks with her friend and colleague, Julianne Coyne (30), about processing her depression through art and other ways her life has positively changed since her diagnosis.

Spouses, Maria Gsell (67) and Ted Murray (73), share a conversation about their families, their work and careers, and their relationship with one another.

Tricialee Friedman (31) talks with her new friend Ava Ahmadbeigi (26) about her family history and personal history with depression and trauma. They talk about the lore surrounding her father's alleged death or disappearance and how that has influenced her...

Megan Ulmer (36) interviews her father, William Wyatt (72), about childhood stories, his favorite memories of her, and wisdom he would like to share with future generations.

Maija Earl (61) shares a conversation with her son Erik Sparkowski (25) about his experiences dealing with anxiety and depression throughout middle and high school, and their journey in finding the best way to improve his mental health.

One Small Step partners Fredrick "Fred" Hoogland (75) and Roy Branklin (58) discuss their military service, racism in the United States, and their involvement with the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.

Cameron Murzyn (16) talks to her mom, Kathryn Jackson (45), about her anxiety and depression.

Crystal DeBerry (40) and her husband Torey DeBerry (43) talk about Torey's incarceration, the impact it had on their family, and why they chose to take a chance on one another through all of the challenges.

Gaile Edrozo (36) and her colleague Victoria Johnson (26) talk about mental health, working in healthcare, and GE's experience with depression. GE shares her mental health journey—from a conservative upbringing to seeking therapy—and shares advice on taking care of oneself.

Survivor M Storm (49) talks to her therapist, Lauren T (25), about what led her to Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS) and why she chooses joy. M gives advice to others who might be in domestic violent situations and talks...

One Small Step conversation partners Danny Carroll [no age given] and Torski Dobson-Arnold [no age given] have a conversation about their difficult childhoods and journeys to understand truth and forgive themselves. They find perspective through sharing their experiences overcoming dysfunctional...

Facilitator Janet Frey asks Sarah Berg about her life, and her mother, an influential psychoanalyst.

Mother and daughter Carol Braker (59) and Sophie Barker (25) discuss Sophie’s chronic illness, disabilities, and the lessons Sophie has learned.

Brandy Harris (35) and her mentor, Julie Leeth (69), look back on their early memories of one another, discuss their shared passion for supporting young people in public education, and appreciate the roles they have played in one another’s lives.

One Small Step partners Nancy Goodall (63) and Elise Vess (31) discuss the losses they’ve experienced, consider how therapy has influenced them, and talk about their relationship to religion and spirituality. They also share their political views and their experiences...

Morgan Zipf-Meister (38) interviews new colleague Leana Pardo (38) about Leana's sexual trauma, healing, and the importance of community.