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June 23, 2025

The Eight-Crayon Box: Why Boys Are Taught to Feel Less

I recently stumbled across (and subscribed to) a YouTuber named Jettro Jettro—a gamer who plays story-driven titles like Red Dead Redemption II and The Walking Dead. At first, I followed for the gameplay and shared love for open-world RPGs. Bu…

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June 13, 2025

Episode 3 Preview: Rewriting the Conversation Around Sexual Assault

In the next episode of Mental Health Rewritten, we venture into one of the most difficult and necessary conversations—sexual assault. With empathy and unflinching honesty, this episode challenges listeners to reconsider the quiet spaces where …

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May 29, 2025

Episode 2 Preview: Rewriting the Conversation Around Pornography

What happens when a routine tab click turns into a ritual of silence? In Episode 2 of Mental Health Rewritten, we step into the uneasy quiet between screens and selves. "Rewriting the Conversation Around Pornography" isn't just about pixels or proc…

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May 28, 2025

The Prison of Kagney Linn Karter

So originally, this story was meant to be part of this week’s upcoming episode, "Rewriting the Conversation About Pornography." But after four rewrites (yes, four), things had to be cut. Kagney Linn Karter’s story was one of them. So was…

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May 21, 2025

What is Mental Margins?

At Mental Health Rewritten, we’re known for immersive storytelling—episodes that weave together real-life narratives, systemic critique, and clinical insight. But we also know that sometimes, diving into a full episode can feel like a lo…

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May 19, 2025

Why Stories Like Cassie Ventura's Matter

Cassie Ventura’s testimony in the federal trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs is more than a high-profile legal moment—it’s a mirror held up to how we treat survivors. Her story is deeply personal, undeniably painful, and …

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May 13, 2025

Why I Created Mental Health Rewritten

There’s a silence that lives in all of us.A silence heavy with things we weren’t allowed to say, questions we were too scared to ask, and battles we fought behind closed doors — hoping no one would see.For a long time, I myself bel…

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May 12, 2025

🚨 Big News: Mental Health Rewritten Featured on Castbox for Mental Health Awareness Month!

We’re thrilled to announce that Mental Health Rewritten has been named the #1 featured podcast on Castbox’s “Mental Health Mix” playlist—a curated collection of standout shows for Mental Health Awareness Month. Handpic…

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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 Storytelling

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 LGBTQ+ Youth Lifeline

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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