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Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health

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Mental Health
Aging
Menopause
Loneliness
End Of Life Doulas
Retirement
Resilience
Death and Dying
Family Dynamics
Education
Community Development
Elder Care
Grief Support
Caregiver Stress
Transformation
Perimenopause
Dying Process
Holistic Care
Identity
Women's Health

A commitment to putting mental and emotional well-being first can be a turning point in life. From developing a mindfulness practice to redefining ambition and success, hear the multitude of ways people can put their mental health first — and why each method is effective in its own way.

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Laura Mauldin fell in love in her twenties, and then watched that relationship change shape when her partner’s cancer returned. In this episode of Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health, host Frantzces Lys talks with Laura, now a sociologist and au... more

Tina Walsh spent decades being the person everyone else counted on. But in her forties, she found herself in a therapist’s office for the first time. With a marriage under strain and a family history of "keeping it private,” those early conversations... more

After the loss of her husband, Cynthia Blanc Preiss MacLean (@therealmentorcynthia) spent years hiding the truth. She joins the show to talk about continuing to live after loss, the judgment widows face when they start dating again, and how she learn... more

There's often a specific moment that pushes someone to finally ask for help. This season, host Frantzces Lys explores the turning points, the ones that lead people to make that first call, walk into a therapist's office, or admit they can't do it alo... more

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Recent Guests

Tina Walsh
Therapy seeker and survivor who built a somatic therapy practice
Lighten Up Wellness
Episode: Starting Therapy Later in Life, with Tina Walsh and Dr. Helen Kyomen | S6E2
Dr. Helen Kyomen
Geriatric psychiatrist and Medical Director at Boston Medical Center, Brighton
Boston Medical Center
Episode: Starting Therapy Later in Life, with Tina Walsh and Dr. Helen Kyomen | S6E2
Cynthia Blanc Preiss MacLean
Widow and advocate for widows, storyteller of her grief journey
Self
Episode: The Health Toll of Widowhood - How You Can Continue Living After Loss | S6E1
Dr. Nancy Donovan
Geriatric psychiatrist; Alzheimer's disease specialist
Mass General Brigham
Episode: The Health Toll of Widowhood - How You Can Continue Living After Loss | S6E1
Roxy B. Rocker
An entrepreneur, massage therapist, and disability advocate.
Embracing Disability
Episode: Combating the Loneliness Epidemic: How Social Connection Can Save Lives | S5E5
Jim Lubben
Professor Emeritus from UCLA and Boston College, researcher of social isolation.
Episode: Combating the Loneliness Epidemic: How Social Connection Can Save Lives | S5E5
Annalisa Frey
A yoga instructor and advocate for women's health who shares her personal experiences with menopause
Episode: The Hidden Mental Health Journey of Menopause and Perimenopause | S5E3
Dr. Tara Iyer
Medical director for the Menopause and Midlife Clinic at Brigham and Women's Hospital
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Episode: The Hidden Mental Health Journey of Menopause and Perimenopause | S5E3
Teresa Amabile
Retired professor, emerita professor at Harvard Business School
Episode: Finding Purpose: Aging & Identity | S5E1

Host

Frances Lees
Host with multiple affiliations including media and health organizations; contributes to discussions on aging, retirement, education, and mental health.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YGP-Ddd
    United Statesa year ago
  • Powerful stories

    A great mix of expert insights and personal experiences across topics!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RAE0916
    United States2 years ago
  • Mental health for women only?

    It should be called mental health for feminist women.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    TheRomanTexan
    United States2 years ago
  • A power series about mental health

    This series includes powerful interviews and stories about mental health. Frantzces does an amazing job creating a calm and focused tone as the host and it is created and developed in a thoughtful manner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MAquinoMusic
    United States3 years ago
  • Beautifully crafted stories

    Frantzces does a beautiful job of telling vulnerable stories with compassion and respect. I had the pleasure of being interviewed on the episode about postpartum depression and the entire experience was comforting and healing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jillian amodio
    United States3 years ago

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Mix of expert insights and personal stories is a strong combination for understanding mental health.
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The Health Toll of Widowhood - How You Can Continue Living After Loss | S6E1
Q: And are you sure that when you and your team saw the results, it kind of broke your heart? What was it like to sit with a finding that felt so hard to take in?
Dr. Donovan describes the emotional weight of discovering elevated dementia risk among widowed older adults, and emphasizes how this knowledge motivates the team to pursue practical interventions to support memory, health, and social connection for widows.
Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia | S5E2
Q: What early signs should they be aware of?
Signs of cognitive impairment can include confusion about everyday objects and emotional instability.
Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia | S5E2
Q: What have been some of the most meaningful moments and some of the harder ones of just being in this role?
The hardest moment is when Nana expresses readiness to die, which is heartbreaking, while rewarding moments come from her gratitude.
Unmasking Diagnoses Later in Life: Autism and ADHD in Adults | S4E4
Q: Why do you think later-in-life diagnoses occur?
Cultural factors, gender stereotypes, and lack of knowledge in earlier eras contribute to adults being diagnosed later in life.
Unmasking Diagnoses Later in Life: Autism and ADHD in Adults | S4E4
Q: What are some of the most common misconceptions about ADHD?
Common misconceptions include equating ADHD with hyperactivity, believing it relates to intelligence, and misunderstanding the treatment options available.

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This show consistently centers mental and emotional well-being through a mix of personal narratives and expert analysis. Across recent episodes, listeners hear how loneliness and social isolation affect health, the realities of aging, caregiving, menopause, and retirement, plus practical strategies to foster connection, resilience, and mental fitness. A standout is the thoughtful pairing of individual experiences with research-backed insights and caregiving/community-oriented solutions, making complex topics approachable for a broad audience. Potential listeners may find the lived-experience stories alongside expert guidance particularly helpful for navigating their own mental health journeys and supporting others.

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1. Tina Walsh
2. Dr. Helen Kyomen
3. Cynthia Blanc Preiss MacLean
4. Dr. Nancy Donovan
5. Roxy B. Rocker
6. Jim Lubben
7. Annalisa Frey
8. Dr. Tara Iyer

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