In this heartfelt episode, DonDi shares his family’s challenging journey through mental health treatment for his daughter, Lena, who faced severe depression and anxiety. Listeners will gain insight into the difficult decisions parents must make when seeking help, the importance of community support, and the transformative power of family therapy. DonDi’s story is a testament…

Adelynn shares her personal story of coming out as trans, finding Newport, and the unexpected autism diagnosis she received while in treatment. She discusses the importance of community, self-discovery, and the tools that have helped her thrive after treatment.

Depression and anxiety kept Landon from showing up in life the way he wanted to. He says he was living life “just to live.” But after several attempts at treatment, he found what he was looking for at Newport. Landon shares how his experience has helped him to start “living a life with purpose.”

Newport alum Roger and his mother, Destiny, share about their life-changing experience at Newport, from the challenges that led them to treatment, to Roger’s initial fears and hesitancy, to finding comfort and support with peers in the program. Destiny’s pride in her son’s transformation shines through in this episode and the two share that their relationship is stronger…

Samantha shares her early struggles with severe depression, anxiety, and PTSD, and how her experience at Newport helped her build confidence and independence, and repair relationships with her family. Now a college graduate and mental health advocate, Samantha’s story shows that recovery is not a linear path but that healing is possible through treatment.