Rebecca has been writing songs since she learned to carry a note at age 4; ever since, music has been her second language and the only constant in her life. She would sit for hours in front of her Sony tape deck, recording songs a cappella until she realized – having begun her formal music training on the violin – that she could learn an instrument to accompany herself. She began teaching herself guitar, then piano – all in service of the cathartic songwriting that helped her make sense of a churning world. Rebecca is driven by a need to understand life’s heartbeat, transforming ineffable expe ..read more

Constance Scharff, PhD is an internationally recognized speaker and author on the topics of addiction and trauma recovery, and mental health. She is the founder of the Institute for Complementary and Indigenous Mental Health Research. Her writing centers around using complementary health and contemplative practices to improve treatment outcomes. She is a passionate advocate for decolonizing mental healthcare and incorporating indigenous practices and ontologies into healthcare services. Dr. Scharff is the 2019 recipient of St. Lawrence University's Sol Feinstone Humanitarian Award, honoring he ..read more

Welcome back to Resilient Minds 365 where we discuss the resilient stories of entrepreneurs, professionals and students with mental illnesses to encourage you to strive, thrive, and live in abundance.  I’m your host Cleoni Crawford.  This week’s guest is Lynn Rae. Lynn Rae was diagnosed with depression at the age of thirty and bipolar disorder at thirty-five. She has been living with these illnesses since 1991 and has had numerous hospitalizations. Two psychiatrists told her at age thirty-nine that she would never work full time again. She has proven them wrong. Lynn has written two ..read more

Welcome back to Resilient Minds 365 where we discuss the resilient stories of entrepreneurs, professionals and students with mental illnesses to encourage you to strive, thrive, and live in abundance.  I’m your host Cleoni Crawford.  This week we have Angela Hartlin as a guest. Angela Hartlin is the author of FOREVER MARKED: A Dermatillomania Diary and stars in the documentary, Scars of Shame. After appearing on "The Doctors" in 2015, Angela received help from Karen Pickett for her excoriation disorder (aka compulsive skin picking, or dermatillomania).   Stay connected with Ange ..read more

Happy Mental Health Week and Welcome back to Resilient Minds 365 where we discuss the resilient stories of entrepreneurs, professionals and students with mental illnesses to encourage you to strive, thrive, and live in abundance.  I’m your host Cleoni Crawford. Harriet Barnsley is a Philosophy Grad who is birthed out of Birmingham, England.  She is currently writing a memoir.  In her life, she has experienced a RTC (Road Traffic Collision) and is now a wheelchair user. In addition, she lives with TBI, Bipolar, Psychosis and is a Road safety advocate. Stay connected with Harriet ..read more

Welcome to Resilient Minds 365 where we discuss the resilient stories of entrepreneurs, professionals and students with mental illnesses to encourage you to strive, thrive, and live in abundance.  I’m your host Cleoni Crawford.  This week's guest is Allie Duff. Founder, CEO and Fashion Designer, Allie Duff, believes that everyone has the right to live with pure confidence and deserves to feel strong, supported, and free to be themselves. As a Division One athlete, swimming was Allie's life. When her career came to a close, Allie was confronted with the toll o ..read more

Welcome to another episode of Resilient Minds 365 where we discuss the resilient stories of entrepreneurs, professionals and students with mental illnesses to encourage you to strive, thrive, and live in abundance.  I’m your host Cleoni Crawford.  Today’s guest is Kevin Palmieri.   Kevin is the Host of the Top 100 Global Podcasts named "Next Level University".   He’s had over 900+ episodes and listeners in over 120 countries.  Some people find rock bottom... He found out that rock bottom has a basement.  In his mid 20's... He had it all. A beautiful girlfrien ..read more

Kellina Powell is a young entrepreneur who loves to help people with their personal growth and educate others about the deaf community.  Little do people know Kellina is actually a hard of hearing person. She became deaf at the age of 4. She recently graduated with a psychology degree and is now starting her own online coaching business and is a newly published author.   Stay connected with Kellina Powell: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KellinaPowell Twitter: https://twitter.com/cutiekellina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deafqueenboss Website: https://www.ke ..read more

Welcome to another episode of Resilient Minds 365 where we discuss the resilient stories of entrepreneurs, professionals and students with mental illnesses to encourage you to strive, thrive, and live in abundance.  I’m your host Cleoni Crawford.  Today’s guest is Ana Lennyr. Ana Lennyr is a premier life strategist who specializes in helping teenagers and adults build strong and supportive family relationships.  By addressing the root cause which holds people back, Ana removes any and all excuses and replaces them with reasons and opportunities. Ana Lennyr is not only proving he ..read more

Welcome to another episode of Resilient Minds 365 where we discuss the resilient stories of entrepreneurs, professionals and students with mental illnesses to encourage you to strive, thrive, and live in abundance.  I’m your host Cleoni Crawford.  This week we have Gina Dobson with us.   Born and raised in the beautiful State of New York, Gina Dobson is the youngest of three girls. Her father and mother knew Gina was her “own person” and allowed her to develop her talents without stifle. Described by the masses as being “eccentric and beating to her own drum” Gina knew that it w ..read more