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Podcast Series with host
​Tony Mantor

wHY nOT mE? PODCAST cOLLABORATION

An exclusive partnering with award-winning producer and host Tony Mantor, of Why Not Me? podcast. 

NSSC and Tony Mantor + guests are thrilled to invite you to join me on his podcast, Why Not Me?, for a powerful 31 episodes exploring the intersection of the legal system and severe mental illness.

Diving deep into common misconceptions, Tony and his guests unpack how severe mental illness is perceived and handled within legal frameworks, and discuss ways to advocate for change. This is more than a conversation—it’s a call to break the stigma, foster understanding, and drive impact. 💬
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🎙️ Tune in to gain fresh perspectives, hear compelling insights, and join a community dedicated to making mental health a priority. Let’s create a world where everyone’s story is heard and understood.

🌍 Former Judge Steve Leifman
🌎 Former US Representative Patrick J. Kennedy
🌍 Former US congressman Dr Tim Murphy
🌍 Former Judge Milton Mack

Daily Guest Lineup

Featured NSSC member-participants:
  • John Puls, LCSW, MCAP, forensic social worker 
  • Dr. Tim Murphy - Former Congressman
  • Katie R Dale, SMI peer & advocate
  • Ashley Smith, SMI peer & advocate
  • Carly, SMI caregiver 
  • Judge Milton Mack
  • Denise Paley, SMI caregiver
  • Joel Cochoran, Clubhouse International
  • Leslie Carpenter - Legislative Advocacy Manager at TAC, SMI caregiver
  • Justyna Rzewinski, LCSW, PhD(c)
  • Jack Wood- NSSC Policy Director, SMI caregiver
  • Sylvia Mignon, SMI caregiver
  • Seth Kahan - Grand Challenge
  • Eric Smith, SMI peer & advocate
  • Dr. Jhilam Biswas
  • Jessica Ferguson, SMI sibling
  • Justin Volpe, SMI peer & advocate
  • Stephanie Beilin, SMI caregiver
  • Colleen Scott, SMI caregiver
  • Pete Earley, SMI caregiver
  • Darrell Herrmann, SMI peer & advocate
  • Sherri Devashrayee Wittwer
  • Cohen Miles-Rath, SMI peer & advocate
  • Crystal Fox -Co-Founder Arizona Mad Moms, SMI caregiver
  • Eric Dias, SMI peer, sibling & advocate
  • Jason MacKenzie
  • Sheriff Donna DeSimone Buckley
  • Jerri Clark - Resource and Advocacy Mgr, TAC, SMI caregiver
  • Lynn Nanos, LICSW
  • Laura Craciun, SMI caregiver, peer & advocate
  • Ann Corcoran RN, MSN - Exec. Dir. NSSC
  • Cindee Murphy, SMI caregiver
  • Leanna May Franklin, SMI caregiver
  • ​Maria, SMI sibling
  • Janet Hayes - founder, Healing Minds NOLA
  • Dianne Greeley
  • Keshawn Williams
  • Suzanne McCartney, SMI sibling
  • Justin Peck, SMI peer
  • Rachel Streiff - cofounder Arizona Mad Moms, SMI caregiver


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