Mindi on the Mic: From Stigma to Connection

Welcome to Mindi on the Mic, where mental health meets real life, and stigma is left at the door. Join your host, Mindi Bernice—a therapist and advocate for authentic conversations—as she dives into the stories, struggles, and triumphs that shape who we are. Whether it's talking through trauma, exploring relationships, or finding faith-based inspiration, each episode brings honest discussions and practical insights for growth. Expect a blend of interviews, Q&As, and storytelling from people of all walks of life, creating a space to break barriers, share experiences, and connect meaningfully.

Mindi on the Mic: From Stigma to Connection is a health podcast hosted by Mindi Bernice Wikstrom, with 34 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mindi Bernice Wikstrom hosts Mindi on the Mic: From Stigma to Connection, a health show with 34 episodes published.

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  How Recovery Tools Can Heal Both Mental Health and Racial Bias | Meet Ted | Ep. 34

  Sep 8, 202541 minS0

  <p >Mindi sits down with author and global health veteran Ted Neill for a candid conversation on writing, recovery, and doing hard things with heart. Ted shares how a major depressive episode and hospitalization led him to the 12-step world—and how "emotional sobriety" became the backbone of his life and books.</p> <p >They unpack his provocative series My Name Is Ted and I'm a Racist, applying recovery tools to bias and public discourse, and the real-life investigative journey behind 20 Years of Unraveling, which ultimately drew in the Washington Post and the FBI. They also explore practical mental health to...

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  Let's Talk About Mindi's New Book | Ep. 33

  Sep 5, 202526 minS0

  <p >Two mics, one big conversation. Joy flips the script and interviews Mindi about her new book, Men, Mental Health, and Emotions: From Stigma to Connection. They dig into why Mindi wrote it, what 30 men taught her about feeling and expressing emotion, and how to tell the difference between suppression and repression. You'll hear practical starting points for guys who feel overwhelmed, a balanced take on "strength" versus shutting down, and simple ways partners and friends can support without pushing too hard. From faith and identity to sleep, food, and finding the right words, this is a hopeful, real-talk guide...

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  Let's Talk About Men's Mental Health - With Jeff | Ep. 32

  Sep 1, 202544 minS0

  <p >What if the depression you've been fighting for years wasn't the whole story?</p> <p >In this episode of Mindi on the Mic, Jeff opens up about his raw and unfiltered mental health journey. What started as years of battling depression, self-doubt, and exhaustion took an unexpected turn when he was finally diagnosed with ADHD as an adult.</p> <p >Jeff shares what it felt like to live in survival mode for so long — the frustration of not being able to focus, the shame of thinking he was "lazy," and the weight of carrying an identity built on struggle. Th...

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  Our Stories of Sexual Abuse and Pornagraphy - Meet Joy & Mindi | Ep. 31

  Aug 23, 202545 minS0

  <p >This episode of Mindi the Mic: From Stigma to Connection features a vulnerable conversation between Mindi and Joy as they open up about their personal experiences with sexual abuse, trauma, and healing. Together, they share how these painful realities shaped their mental health, relationships, and faith journeys.</p> <p >Listener discretion is advised: this episode discusses sensitive topics including sexual abuse, trauma, and pornography. If at any point it feels overwhelming, please take care of yourself and pause or skip the episode.</p> <p >Through honesty, empathy, and hope, Mindi and Joy remind listeners that healing is a process...

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  She Went from Witchcraft to Wanting to Be a Therapist - Meet Joy | Ep. 30

  Aug 5, 202546 minS0

  <p >In this powerful episode of Mindi on the Mic, Joy shares her raw and unfiltered story — from growing up in a Christian family yet feeling like an outsider, to falling into witchcraft, addiction, and toxic friendships, and ultimately finding healing and purpose through faith and community.</p> <p >We talk about what it's like to battle mental health struggles for over a decade, the dangers of placing your identity in other people, and the hard truths about addiction recovery. Joy opens up about the car accident that became a turning point in her life, how she burned her tarot ca...

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