
Helen Sneed and Valerie Milburn have both fought and overcome severe, chronic mental illnesses, and offer an insider’s approach to mental health. They share inspirational true stories and a host of recovery skills. Episodes examine conditions such as depression, anxiety, substance use and eating disorders, self-harm, suicide, and other major illnesses. You’ll learn about treatment options, coping ... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 62 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & FitnessEducation | |||

In this in-depth and hope-filled episode of Mental Health: Hope and Recovery, hosts Helen Sneed and Valerie Milburn welcome DBT expert Penny Kruger, LCSW-S, for a powerful conversation about Dialectical Behavior Therapy and why it continues to change... more
In this special solo episode, Valerie shares her favorite mindfulness exercises from the past year—practices that support calm, clarity, and emotional balance in recovery. She explores what mindfulness truly is, how to build a simple and successful m... more
Mental Health: Hope and Recovery
Episode Title: Dialectical Behavior Therapy – The Journey from Pain to Purpose
Episode 60 | Duration 45:00
Episode Date: November 26, 2025
Hosts: Helen Sneed and Valerie Milburn
EPISODE OVERVIEW
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In this enlightening episode of Mental Health: Hope and Recovery, Helen Sneed and Valerie Milburn delve into the transformative practice of mindfulness and its profound impact on mental health. Mindfulness can effectively combat anxiety, depression a... more
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This podcast is a gift to everyone who lives with mental health challenges and for their loved ones. The experience, knowledge and compassion that Valerie and Helen bring to the show is inspiring and healing. Thank you for offering your valuable insights as well as bringing amazing guest speakers.
KB
I listened to most of these episodes while learning to live without alcohol. They accompanied me on many walks. The empathy I felt a helped. The information empowered me.
I have just listened to the 22nd and 23rd episodes of this fine podcast. This last episode was the second of two devoted to Bipolar disorder. It clearly showed the strengths of this podcasting team- clear goals are set and delivered, the shared narration is effective, the information offered is practical, based on research and the guidance suggested comes from the hosts' personal experience. It will prove directly relevant to anyone struggling with long term mental illness or supporting someone... more
The ability to splay one’s wounds and mental health history open for the good of others is a rare and selfless gift. Helen Sneed and Valerie Milburn do just that, for both the health and wellness of those with mental health struggles, as well as those supporting them. I highly recommend we open this gift they have so rawly trusted us to explore with them.
Please, also, share this gift with others,
Vincent Dodd
Author of: Suffer Less in Life & Work
Founder: humanbonding.org
I have just listened to an episode of this new podcast. It shows tremendous promise- clear goals are set and delivered, the shared narration is effective and the information offered is practical and replicable by listeners who want to try the tips. Anyone struggling with long term mental illness will benefit from this show. Good beginning and I hope the show gains traction.
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