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Mental Health Rewritten

"Mental Health Rewritten" is a groundbreaking podcast that delves into the most pressing and often stigmatized topics in mental and behavioral health. Hosted by the acclaimed Dominic Lawson—recipient of 24 podcasting awards, including multiple honors in the mental health space—this show offers a fre...

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May 7, 2025

What is the DSM-5 and ICD-11?

🎙️ Mental health conversations often involve a lot of terms, diagnoses, and classifications — but where do they come from, and why do they matter? I'm Dominic Lawson, creator of Mental Health Rewritten. Throughout this show, we'll be...
April 29, 2025

Welcome To Mental Health Rewritten

🎙️ Welcome to Mental Health Rewritten — hosted by multi-award-winning podcaster and mental health advocate Dominic Lawson. In a world flooded with conversations about mental health, not all information is helpful — and some can even cause...

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May 8, 2025

Before I Hit Record...

Deep breath. This story I’m about to tell—it matters. Not just because someone out there might need to hear it…but because I need to remember why I do this.I need to remember that these stories—mine, theirs, ours—are…

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May 5, 2025

Marvel’s Thunderbolts and the Quiet Power of Mental Health Storytelli…

No Spoilers... I Promise Depending on who you ask, the argument can be made that Marvel has long been the gold standard for cinematic universes. However, its latest release, Thunderbolts, stands out for reasons that go far beyond the usual explosio…

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May 1, 2025

When Silence Becomes Policy: The Unforgivable Risk of Defunding 988’s…

Mental Health Awareness Month is meant to be a time for connection, reflection, and renewed commitment to those living with mental health challenges. But this year, the opening day arrives under a cloud of looming danger. According to a recent NPR …

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About the Host

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Dominic Lawson

Dominic Lawson is a 24x award-winning podcast host, producer, and editor based in Memphis,
Tennessee. A U.S. Army veteran, he studied business administration at National American
University before discovering his passion for podcasting in 2016. That year, he launched "The
Startup Life Podcast," providing listeners with insights into building businesses and advancing in
their careers. Throughout the show's run, Lawson interviewed notable figures such as Marc
Randolph, co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, and Tom Golisano, founder and chairman of
Paychex.

In 2021, Lawson joined Meadows Behavioral Healthcare as a podcast producer, editor, and
host. He took the helm of the "Beyond Theory" podcast, facilitating in-depth conversations with
experts in mental health and addiction recovery. His innovative approach led to the launch of
"Recovery Replay" in April 2022, a groundbreaking podcast that chronicles personal recovery
stories from three distinct perspectives.

Demonstrating his versatility, Lawson introduced the "Black Is America" podcast on February 1,
2022, shedding light on lesser-known African American figures and narratives. The podcast
garnered significant acclaim, earning multiple awards, including the 2023 Webby Award for Best
Podcast-Individual Episode.