Honest Conversations on Recovery, Mental Health, and Real Life.
Exposing The Troubled Teen Industry with Meg Appelgate
In this episode, Paris sits down with Meg Appelgate, founder of Unsilenced and author of Becoming UNSILENCED, to talk about the realities of the Troubled Teen Industry in the U.S. They unpack how institutions use “tough love” tactics, mislabel normal teenage behaviour, and leave lasting trauma in their wake. While the focus is on the U.S., the conversation also raises questions about what could be happening here in Australia.
A Fight for Sobriety and Motherhood with Sonya Johnson
In this episode, Paris chats with Sonya Johnson, an inspiring mum and advocate from the USA, about her journey through addiction, losing custody of her kids, and fighting to reunite her family. Sonya shares the harsh realities of the US. child welfare system, the challenges of sobriety, and her work with NAMI to support parents navigating similar struggles. A raw and powerful story of resilience, hope, and change.