Motherhood isn’t always picture-perfect—and for many women, the journey is filled with silent struggles that go unseen and undiscussed.

In this deeply personal episode of Conversations with Intent, Arden O’Connor speaks with Lindsay Halliday, a clinical case manager and mother of three, about her emotional path through infertility, miscarriage, and postpartum depression (PPD). Lindsay opens up about the highs and lows of becoming a parent—sharing her experience with fertility tracking, invasive testing, and a devastating misdiagnosis, all while trying to remain hopeful.

She also bravely discusses her postpartum depression, a condition she didn’t recognize at first despite her background in mental health. Thanks to a routine screening at her 8-week postpartum visit, she was able to get the help she needed—and later took proactive steps to protect her mental health before the birth of her twins.

This episode challenges the myth of "perfect motherhood" and encourages honest, supportive conversations about maternal mental health and the real-life challenges behind growing a family.

Topics Covered:

The emotional impact of miscarriage and infertility

Navigating pregnancy after loss

Recognizing and treating postpartum depression (PPD)

The importance of mental health screenings for new moms

Proactive care: antidepressants before and after delivery

Breaking the silence around motherhood and mental health

Resources & Links:

Website: https://intentclinical.com

Email: conversations@intentclinical.com

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LinkedIn (Intent Clinical): https://www.linkedin.com/company/intentclinical

Arden O’Connor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arden-o-connor-87715b/

Lindsay Halliday LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-halliday-80b9a632/

What does it really take to heal—not just survive?

In this inspiring episode of Conversations with Intent, host Diana Clark speaks with Dr. Raghu Appasani, a practicing psychiatrist and thought leader in integrative mental health, about his radically human approach to healing the mind and body.

Through his concierge psychiatry model, Dr. Appasani steps outside traditional office settings—meeting patients where they are, from their homes to farmers markets—to address the root causes of mental distress. He shares how lifestyle, nutrition, trauma, autoimmune conditions, and community all play a role in emotional and cognitive well-being.

With a background shaped by his own struggles with anxiety and depression, Dr. Appasani works with a diverse population, including young adults, creatives, and professionals, to foster long-term habit change and self-empowered healing. This episode reframes what mental health care can—and should—look like.

Topics Covered:

The difference between integrative and traditional psychiatry

Why connection is a core pillar of mental wellness

Healing from anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction

Identifying root causes vs. managing symptoms

Concierge psychiatry and the future of patient care

Clean living, mindfulness, and nutrition as clinical tools

Resources & Links:

Intent Clinical: https://intentclinical.com

Email: conversations@intentclinical.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intentclinical

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intentclinical

LinkedIn (Intent Clinical): https://www.linkedin.com/company/intentclinical

Diana Clark LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-clark-jd-ma-02128031/

Dr. Raghu Appasani LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raghuappasani/

What if it’s not the concussions, but the unnoticed hits to the head that cause the most damage?

In this episode of Conversations with Intent, host Arden O’Connor speaks with Dr. Chris Nowinski, co-founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, Harvard graduate, and former WWE star. After suffering multiple head injuries in football and wrestling, Dr. Nowinski was diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome and became a leading voice in the fight to protect brain health.

He discusses the often-misunderstood condition Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and explains how subclinical brain trauma—impacts that don’t cause immediate symptoms—can accumulate and lead to long-term cognitive damage. Dr. Nowinski also reflects on the tough decisions families face when kids play high-risk sports like football, hockey, and soccer, and advocates for youth safety in athletics.

Listeners will learn how to recognize early signs of concussion or CTE, the importance of brain health education, and the hope offered by emerging technologies for diagnosis and recovery.

Topics Covered:

What causes CTE and how it differs from concussions

Dr. Nowinski’s journey from WWE to brain health advocacy

The dangers of subclinical traumatic brain injury

How parents can make informed decisions about youth sports

Strategies to talk to a loved one about concussion risks

Promising new tools for diagnosing and treating CTE

Resources & Links:

Intent Clinical: https://intentclinical.com

Email: conversations@intentclinical.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intentclinical

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intentclinical

LinkedIn (Intent Clinical): https://www.linkedin.com/company/intentclinical

Arden O’Connor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arden-o-connor-87715b/

Concussion Legacy Foundation: https://concussionfoundation.org