In this episode of Unlikely Voices, we sit down with Caleb Mills to explore his raw and honest journey through addiction, recovery, and rebuilding his life from the ground up. Caleb shares the defining moments that brought him to the edge, the people who showed up when he needed them most, and how he found hope through both faith and community. Whether you connect through spirituality, personal experience, or the simple belief that no one is beyond redemption, this conversation invites all of us to reflect on what it means to heal, grow, and live with purpose.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're opening up like never before. In this deeply personal episode, your hosts Annmarie and Angela share their own mental health journeys — the raw, the real, and the resilient. From navigating PTSD and surviving domestic violence, to battling substance use and the often complicated road to finding the right medication, we hold nothing back.

This conversation isn’t polished, but it’s powerful — a testament to healing, growth, and the strength it takes to keep going. Whether you’re on your own path or walking beside someone on theirs, we hope our stories remind you: you're not alone, and there is hope.

As mentioned in the episode:

SIRAC's B.R.I.C.K. Program: siresources.org

Referral for service providers: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d7sagdLUogMQKXtg3UTwuNizS9uIpHge/view?usp=drive_link

Parents/Caregivers: 223-244-2597 (Shawneetown) 618-518-5330 (Harrisburg) 618-534-3345 (Carbondale)

Egyptian Health Department: https://egyptian.org/

The Stress & Trauma Treatment Center: https://stressandtrauma.org/

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

In this powerful episode of Unlikely Voices, hosts Annmarie and Angela open up about their own childhoods, sharing raw and honest stories that shaped their paths as advocates, mothers, and cycle-breakers. Through the lens of personal experience, they explore how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), trauma, and reporting intersect with child abuse prevention—and why breaking generational cycles isn’t just possible, it’s necessary.

This isn’t just a conversation; it’s a call to action. Whether you’re a survivor, a parent, or a professional, join us as we talk about the messy, courageous work of healing and creating something better for the next generation.

Unlikely Voices is brought to you by Southern Illinois Resource And Advocacy Center.