Podcasts

Joseph Reid joins Vonnie to discuss his mental health journey and coping tools he created that led him to write his self-published book, “Broken Like Me.”

An independent woman who knows her own mind, Sydney Johnson shares her experience on Season 25 of the Bachelor. She also opens about her own struggles with anxiety.

Sheriff Michelle LaJoye-Young has a passion for breaking barriers and serving others. Find out what motivates Sheriff Michelle and keeps her smiling during this inspiring conversation with Vonnie.

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be an International Fashion Designer? Join Vonnie for a behind-the-scenes view as she chats with her long-time friend, Pamella DeVos.

The power of sharing your own story is validated on this insightful podcast with Will Heininger and Abigail Eiler. The impact Athletes Connected, and the Eisenberg Family Depression Center is having at the University of Michigan is impressive.

Have you ever seen someone tapping their pressure points and been curious ‘why’? Brad Yates from ‘Tap With Brad’ joins Vonnie for an engaging conversation about the benefits of tapping and his personal journey from actor to positive change agent and YouTube sensation.

This episode’s guest is a former NHL hockey player, best-selling author, life coach and the founder of I Got Mind – meet Bob Wilkie! Vonnie and Bob go behind the smile for a timely discussion about the pressure placed on athletes to succeed and how we need to change the mental/brain health conversation.

Ben Aaron makes us smile! What an incredible conversation between Ben and Vonnie covering his journey from radio to TV, challenges with OCD, and how he navigates through life. It was an absolute honor to have Ben in studio for the last episode of Season 2 of Behind the Smile. Listen and enjoy!

In the first episode of Behind the Smile, Vonnie chats with Olympian & NBC Sports commentator, Tara Lipinski on how three simple words spoken years ago, helped Vonnie heal. Tara inspires again with three words that are small but mighty, just like her!

A ray of sunshine meteorologist from Seattle, Claire Anderson, was done hiding behind her smile. Her heartfelt conversation with Vonnie on the loss of her father to suicide is inspiring.

Jordan Carson is West Michigan’s sweetheart, a television host and an award-winning journalist. The loss of her sister to an eating disorder has created a deep passion for mental health awareness.

From concept to reality, the creator of ‘The Wall’ shares how his idea became the number one game show in the world. Jeff Bennett’s entrepreneurial spirit and passion for mental health awareness is also discussed.

What is it like to be a NFL football official? Find out! Dino Paganelli shares his experiences from the field as well as what really drives and motivates him – his love for his late wife and family.

Vonnie refers to her as a tornado through the stigma surrounding mental health. Ginger Zee’s transparency about her own life experiences proves to be inspiring and provides hope for others.

Celebrity psychic Laura Powers joins Vonnie to chat about tuning into signs from the universe that we can sense but not see. Listen and learn about how intuition, manifestation and serendipity all play a role in our lives.