I Asked the Blue Heron: an interview with author Lisbeth Coiman

Lisbeth Coiman answers questions about her book, in which she tells her story as an immigrant afflicted by a serious mental condition.

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Nephew and aunt talk about mental illness

The transformational power of mentorship in college

Our conversation centered on my transformation from two-time college dropout plagued with depression and suicide ideation to college graduate in my mid-40s and eventually a Ph.D. from the Missouri School of Journalism. Dr. Ross’ encouragement and influence paved the way...

Tough Times and its Effects

We discuss political and social issues in addition to covering personal background information.

"I can't say I had a happy childhood… but it is what it is"

I interviewed my dad about his childhood growing up with a deaf mother and an abusive step-father

” I’m schizophrenic and so am I “

I told Tilsa the broad outline of my diagnosis with stage 2 thyroid cancer and she was like " Congratulations. GO DIE."

Alex and Matt Wilhelm- Father and Son

This is an interview between 20 year old Alex Wilhelm and his father, 48 year old Matt Wilhelm.

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mia and her high school career

Life During the Pandemic: Nova Brown

After living through a pandemic since March 2020, five people share their unique experiences and how the COVID-19 outbreak has affected their lifestyle, mental health, physical health, views, etc. Recorded on August 29, 2020

Interview with my grandmother

In this interview, I talk to my grandmother about issues within the Black community surrounding mental health as well as the current pandemic.

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...

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Allen Hoe and Ed Case

U.S. Congressman Ed Case (69) speaks with his friend and constituent Allen Hoe (75) about Allen's experiences as a United States military veteran, his late son Nainoa, and his perspective on how veteran resources have evolved over time.

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Anne Eliason and Sophia Eliason

Mother and daughter Anne Eliason (44) and Sophia Eliason (17) discuss Sophia’s childhood, her coming out as a trans girl, and how her life has changed since.

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Tara Fields and Morgan Zipf-Meister

Tara Fields (40) speaks with StoryCorps Facilitator, Morgan Zipf-Meister (40), about her upbringing, time in the US military, and her ongoing work in suicide prevention and mental health advocacy for military service members.

Three Generations of Dreamers, Pt 2: Chasing Dreams with Aimee J, Salin Geevarghese, and his son Sanjay

This is Part 2 of the Three Generations of Dreamers conversation with Aimee J, Salin Geevarghese, and his son Sanjay. The most poignant moment is at the end when Sanjay speaks about the impact of his grandfather's Alzheimer's on himself.

The Proof is in the Pandemic (Part 1)

Honest vulnerability made Shyla and I fast friends when we met in Southeast Asia, far from our Southern roots. I also became a fan of her writing (under the pseudonym S.M. Holland) and took this opportunity to discuss "Get In...

COVIDS impact on Hannah’s life

Hannah explains how COVID changed her outlook on life and how it effected her and her family.

Here’s to the girl who went through mental health . You’re not alone

My best friend of many years talk about the struggle she went through and had to exprience when we were just adolescent . To now being college student and still managing life itself . This is her story and a...

For The Dreamers

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

Riyaan's Interview

Riyaan talks about how he missed nature amid the COVID 19 and staying at home. He was home schooled for two months due to the pandemic and realized how important was the teacher's role in their education. He also tells...