In this episode of James's Warriors podcast, host Donna Thomas, John Burton, Dawn, Kerri Audino and Lori Eve Tatarsky discuss the journey of mental health advocacy. Lori shares her personal experiences with bipolar disorder, the impact of trauma, and the importance of family support. The conversation highlights the role of humor in healing, the stigma surrounding mental illness, and the distinction between remission and cure. Lori emphasizes the significance of holistic approaches to wellness and the beauty of life despite mental health challenges. The episode concludes with Lori discussing her current projects and the importance of giving back to the community.

On this episode of the James's Warr;ors – No One Walks Alone podcast, Donna, Dawn, and John are joined by two incredible guests: Trish Burton (John's wife) and Kerri Audino, James's Warr;ors board member, family friend, and social worker.

Together, we dive into an important and often confusing question:

How do you know if you're slipping back into depression—or simply experiencing a bout of sadness?

Our hosts open up with personal stories, real-life examples, and honest reflections about the signs, symptoms, and subtle shifts that can signal when someone might need extra support. This conversation is heartfelt, educational, and a reminder that No One Walks Alone—not in their struggles, and not in their healing.

🎙️ James's Warriors Podcast – No One Walks Alone

In this episode, we open up about one of the hardest conversations — the darkness of suicide and the deep grief that follows. We ask the questions that weigh on every heart left behind: Did they know we loved them? Did they hear us?

We share why it's so important to continue our presentations — to reach those who are living in silence with their mental illness, and to remind them that they are not alone.

This episode also features a song whose words capture what so many may feel when their thoughts are thinking the world is better off without them.💜

#NoOneWalksAlone #JamesWarriors #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #YouAreNotAlone

🎙️ In this episode, Donna, Dawn, and John Burton cover a range of important topics — from the life-saving #988 crisis line, to highlights of our 2nd Annual Music Festival No One Rocks Alone, and even a tougher, but necessary, conversation about blame and suicide.

💚 Give us a listen on all podcast platforms, through our social media links, or on our website. And remember our motto: No One Walks Alone.

In this episode of James's Warriors Podcast – No One Walks Alone, Donna, Dawn, and John Burton sit down with Kerri, a social worker from a Capital Region high school, to talk about how to help your child successfully transition from middle school to high school especially if they have a mental illness diagnosis.

Welcome back to James's Warriors: No One Walks Alone Podcast 💙

This week, Donna Thomas, Dawn Cavaccini, John Burton, and special guest Trish Burton dive into something we all feel but rarely talk about — boredom. Why does it creep in when life finally slows down? And what is it really trying to tell us?

👀 Hint: It's more than just "nothing to do."

Tune in now — this one's thoughtful, eye-opening, and yes… definitely not boring.

New Episode This Week – Featuring Special Guest: John Irizarry

This week's episode is a powerful one. We are honored to welcome musician and songwriter John Irizarry, who shares the deeply personal story behind the album he wrote for his daughter, Izzy, who died by suicide.

💿 The album, This Girl, is a beautifully written tribute—raw, emotional, and full of love. Listening to it gave me goosebumps.

This conversation is about more than music. It's about grief, healing, and the journey of living after the unimaginable loss of a child. John opens up about how creating this album helped him process his grief—and how music can be a lifeline not only for the artist but for those who listen.

Please join me, Dawn, and our guest John Irizarry, for this moving and inspiring episode.

💛 You are not alone. No one walks alone.

🎙️ New Episode Alert!

"Are You Crazy? Is It Grief? Or Is It Menopause?"

You might be wondering: why is James's Warr;ors – No One Walks Alone podcast talking about menopause?

Because mental health matters.

This 10-year journey can bring depression, anxiety, and over 60 other symptoms. It's not just physical — it's deeply emotional and psychological. That's why this episode is a must-listen for women, mothers facing grief, and the partners who walk this path with them.

Join Dawn, John, and Donna as they dive into what this transformation really looks and feels like. Honest, raw, and empowering.

🎧 Available now wherever you get your podcasts.