There are moments in life when we or someone we love faces an unexpected challenge—mental health struggles,
addiction, a difficult diagnosis, or the heartache of infertility. In those moments, the questions can feel overwhelming:
How can I help? Where do I even begin? Welcome to the Conversations With Intent podcast.
In this heartfelt and illuminating series, Arden O’Connor and Diana Clark open up space for the conversations we often don’t know how to have. Through powerful interviews with experts, researchers, parents, and those with lived
experience, we explore the full spectrum of mental health—without stigma and without judgment.
From depression and addiction to aging, dementia, eating disorders, and recovery, no topic is too big or too small.
Because understanding begins with listening, and healing starts with connection.
Clinical case manager Lindsay Halliday shares her raw motherhood journey, from infertility struggles to postpartum depression, offering insights on vulnerability and support for other mothers in this interview.
5 Aug 2025
Going Beyond Biohacking to Integrative Mental Health
Psychiatrist Dr. Raghu Appasani discusses integrative mental health, emphasizing clean living, community, and personalized care to understand patients' lives holistically and promote self-healing in this interview.
22 Jul 2025
From WWE Star to Brain Advocate: The Truth About CTE & Head Injuries
Concussion Legacy Foundation co-founder Dr. Chris Nowinski details his journey from WWE star to brain health advocate, emphasizing the dangers of repeated subclinical head injuries and offering guidance for families dealing with CTE in this interview.
8 Jul 2025
How One Person Can Transform Your Entire Family Dynamic
Eden Garcia Bis explores the distinctions between individual and family therapy, highlighting how family therapy addresses the core issues within the family unit for effective resolutions in this interview.
24 Jun 2025
The Surprising Key To Slowing Alzheimer’s
Host Diana Clark interviews Dan Hogan, who shares his personal experience with Alzheimer's and Lewy body disease, revealing the emotional impact of diagnosis and strategies for coping with the condition.
10 Jun 2025
How Can We Truly Support Someone with an Eating Disorder?
Priya James, Associate Director at NEDA, explores eating disorders, early warning signs, and compassionate support, emphasizing specialized treatment and hopeful perspectives in this interview.
27 May 2025
Who Takes Care of the Caregivers? A Frontline Nurse’s Story from the Pandemic
NHS nurse Dr. Meenal Viz reflects on her experiences as a pregnant frontline worker during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the emotional toll and the importance of supporting caregivers in an interview.
13 May 2025
How Can We Manage Anxiety in Such a Stressful World?
In the fifth episode of Conversations with Intent, Diana Clark sits down with Denine Gentilella to discuss the emotional and practical journey of caring for a parent with dementia. Denine shares the real-life challenges she and her brothers faced as they navigated the gradual shift from supporting their fiercely independent mother to stepping in as full-time caregivers. Their story is a candid look at the questions so many families face: When do you step in? How do you make the hard calls? And how do you stay connected through it all?
29 Apr 2025
How do you care for a parent with Dementia?
In the fifth episode of Conversations with Intent, Diana Clark sits down with Denine Gentilella to discuss the emotional and practical journey of caring for a parent with dementia. Denine shares the real-life challenges she and her brothers faced as they navigated the gradual shift from supporting their fiercely independent mother to stepping in as full-time caregivers. Their story is a candid look at the questions so many families face: When do you step in? How do you make the hard calls? And how do you stay connected through it all?
15 Apr 2025
How Can Parents of Autistic Children Find Support?
In the fourth episode of Conversations With Intent, host Diana Clark sits down with Brittney Crabtree from Moms Talk Autism to explore the emotional landscape of parenting a child on the spectrum. They discuss the importance of community, where to find meaningful support, and how honest conversations can break down stigma and isolation.
1 Apr 2025
What Is Sober-Curious?
What happens when a routine prescription turns into a battle for survival? Dr. Jody Adewale knows firsthand. After a college football injury led to an opioid addiction, he fought his way back—and now, as a clinical psychologist, he’s helping others break free from dependency. In the third episode of Conversations With Intent, Dr. Adewale discusses the sober-curious movement, shares his personal journey, and challenges us to reconsider what it means to live with clarity and purpose.
18 Mar 2025
Is Diet a Four-Letter Word?
In the second episode of Conversations with Intent, Diana Clark sits down with Dr. Ellen Rome to explore how families can support a loved one struggling with an eating disorder. With a compassionate approach and expert insights, Dr. Rome breaks down what it truly means to have an eating disorder and offers practical advice for families and friends navigating this challenging journey. Whether you're seeking guidance, understanding, or ways to offer meaningful support, this conversation provides valuable tools to help foster recovery and healing.
4 Mar 2025
Unmasking Bipolar Disorder
In the first episode of Conversations with Intent, Arden O’Connor speaks with Diana Clark about her journey with bipolar disorder, the challenges of masking, and the power of authenticity.
Who has been a guest on Conversations With Intent
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Lindsay Halliday
Dr Raghu Appasani
Dr Chris Nowinski
Eden Garcia Bis
Dan Hogan
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100
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66
Social presence
91
YouTube
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Engagement
32
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