Gender Identity and Mental Health in the Family with Aaron and Asher
Dr. Michelle K. Murray sits down with her brother Aaron and nephew Asher to discuss Asher’s journey with depression, anxiety, and OCD, and how discovering his gender dysphoria helped him find clarity and self-acceptance. Aaron shares how he and Asher’s mom supported him along the way, guiding him toward a more peaceful and confident place.Listen to Podcast
Ana Marie Cox on Alcohol and Having to Become Your Parent’s Parent
Journalist and podcaster Ana Marie Cox opens up about growing up too soon — taking care of her alcoholic mother, navigating divorce, and facing her own struggles with addiction. In this powerful conversation with Dr. Michelle K. Murray, Ana shares how she turned pain into purpose, finding healing, sobriety, and peace with her past.Listen to Podcast
Moon Zappa Found Peaceful Mental Health After a Childhood of Chaos
Author and artist Moon Zappa opens up about growing up in chaos — with a famous but absent father, a volatile mother, and a childhood marked by pain and people-pleasing. In this candid conversation with Dr. Michelle K. Murray, Moon shares how therapy and self-awareness helped her understand her past and find peace, healing, and growth.Listen to Podcast
Dr. Joseph Lee, CEO of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, on Addiction and Healing
Dr. Joseph Lee, President and CEO of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, joins Dr. Michelle K. Murray for an enlightening discussion on addiction, recovery, and family healing. Drawing from decades of experience, Dr. Lee shares how understanding, compassion, and support can help families move beyond guilt and shame to guide their loved ones toward lasting recovery.Listen to Podcast
Loving Families and the Pain of Silence with Meg Kissinger
Award-winning veteran journalist Meg Kissinger grew up as part of a close-knit family in a noisy and active house. That happens in a home with eight kids. Yet there was nothing but silence when it came to the pervasive bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, depression, and anxiety that heavily impacted the Kissingers. Meg, author of the moving memoir While You Were Out, tells how she persevered, found answers that were hard to come by, and got to a healthier place. It’s an inspiring conversation about mental illness, loss, healing, and hope.Listen to Podcast
How Comedian Gary Gulman Crashed Hard and Pulled Himself Back Up
Gary Gulman has been making people laugh for many years as a top touring comedian and frequent guest on late night shows and star of multiple HBO specials. He’s a professional success by any measure. But that didn’t stop him from having a mental breakdown in his forties. In this revealing conversation with Nexus Family Healing CEO Dr. Michelle K. Murray, Gary reveals the depressive and anxious tendencies of his youth, his struggles connecting with his parents, and how a traumatic event fueled his depression.Listen to Podcast
In This Family Podcast Trailer
In This Family, a new podcast hosted by Dr. Michelle K. Murray, President/CEO of Nexus Family Healing and licensed marriage and family therapist, explores the impact of mental health within families through honest, candid conversations. The podcast features public and private figures sharing raw, relatable stories about mental health challenges and triumphs. The series highlights how mental health affects the entire family—and how resilience and courage can lead to healing.Listen to Podcast