Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery. On this episode, Ashley Weiss and Serena Chaudhry speak with Tom Johnson.

Tom Johnson is an American journalist and former chief executive of The Los Angeles Times and CNN. His distinguished career spans journalism, political service and public advocacy.

He began his career at the Macon Telegraph in Georgia before becoming a White House Fellow and serving as an assistant press secretary to President Lyndon B. Johnson. He later led The Los Angeles Times and became president of CNN, working alongside founder Ted Turner during the network’s development as a major force in global news.

In his memoir, Driven: A Life in Public Service and Journalism from LBJ to CNN, Johnson reflects on politics, media leadership and the responsibilities of journalism. He also speaks candidly about his personal experience of depression, using his platform to challenge mental health stigma and promote recovery.

In retirement, he has continued his public service through advocacy for mental health treatment, addiction recovery and medical research. His life offers a compelling perspective on leadership, ambition, the media’s influence, and finding purpose through helping others.

You can purchase his book here: https://www.ugapress.org/9780820374536/driven/

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Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery. On this episode, Ashley Weiss and Serena Chaudhry speak with Tonya Boyd-Cannon.

Tonya is Mississippi born and Louisiana bred vocalist, songwriter, host, community educator, and a standout performer on NBC's The Voice.

Tonya will be performing at In My Mind 2026 - a Benefit bringing awareness to Psychosis at Margaret Place in New Orleans on Friday, November 13th. https://calmnola.org/events/

Aside from being a passionate supporter of mental health issues Tonya is also the executive director for the “Rise My Child” Foundation. This foundation has programs for children, ranging from ages 3-18 years old. When Tonya is off stage, she directs the “New Orleans Citywide Youth Choir” and facilitates vocal music workshops worldwide. https://risemychild.org/

Subscribe for more episodes of Reality Check, where we uncover the truth behind mental health, one story at a time.

For more information about Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health (CALM) and the Early Psychosis Intervention Clinic (EPIC-NOLA), visit: https://calmnola.org/

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Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery. On this episode, Ashley Weiss and Serena Chaudhry speak with Dr Ann Conn.

Dr Conn is a triple board-certified neurologist in Neurology, Interventional Pain, and Headache Medicine with 25 years of experience. She also co-founded Neuroglympse, a technology company that detects concussions by analyzing subtle changes in eye movement and supports recovery through remote therapeutic monitoring.

This is part 1 of 2 episodes with Dr Conn.

Subscribe for more episodes of Reality Check, where we uncover the truth behind mental health, one story at a time.

For more information about Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health (CALM) and their Early Intervention Psychosis Program (EPIC NOLA), visit the website: www.calmnola.org

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