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Practical relationship and family mental health education, from the experts who do the work

My Mental Health University® is starting a podcast called Ezinụlọ Talks, and we are looking for speakers. Every episode is a warm, practical conversation of 30 minutes or less about the relationships that hold families together. You share one idea, skill or story, and listeners leave with one thing they can try this week.

This is a conversation, not a lecture. Come ready to talk freely, share your stories and your opinions, and wander where the conversation goes. We welcome voices from every community, faith, culture and kind of family.

It is free. Being a guest costs you nothing, and there is no payment either way. You do not pay to appear, and guests are not paid. We are simply having good conversations.

Apply to be a guest

Ezinụlọ (ay-zee-no-low)

In Ezinụlọ Talks, Ezinụlọ is the Igbo word for family. It comes from ezi (good), na (and) and ụlọ (house or home), so it means “a good home.” That is what we talk about here: the relationships that make a home and the people who hold it together.

Our monthly themes

Each month starts from one theme, and the conversation can go anywhere from there. Pick the theme that fits your topic best.

  • Couples and premarital: engagement, marriage and every kind of couple.
  • Communication, conflict and money: the everyday things couples really argue about.
  • Blended, interfaith, interracial and LGBTQIA+ families: belonging and building a life together.
  • Parenting and teens: staying connected, and healthy relationships for teens.
  • Domestic violence awareness and prevention: recognizing it and helping.
  • Faith, culture and identity: culturally responsive support for every family.
  • For helpers who serve couples and families: clinicians, agencies and housing partners. We love the link between stable housing, stable relationships and healthy children.
  • Open Table: anything about relationships and families that matters to you. Some of our best episodes will not fit a theme.

Not sure where you fit? Tell us about your idea and we will help you find the right month.

“Every episode is a conversation you could have at the kitchen table, with one idea you can use that same week.”

What every episode feels like

Thirty minutes or less. Warm, real, and useful.

A real conversation

No scripts and no lectures. You and Olivia talk the way people do when they care about the topic.

One idea that sticks

You teach one idea, skill or story, so listeners can remember it and share it.

One thing to try

Every episode ends with a single step listeners can take this week.

How to become a guest

Four easy steps, and the form takes about three minutes.

1

Tell us about you

Fill out the form on this page with your topic and the theme that fits. Add a headshot link if you have one.

2

We reach out

We read every response and email you about fit and timing.

3

We plan together

A short conversation to shape your episode, with no prep homework.

4

We record

Video or audio, whichever you like, from wherever you are.

Olivia L. Baylor

Meet your host

Olivia L. Baylor, LCPC, NCC, BC-TMH, CFMHE, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and the founder of My Mental Health University®. For more than 15 years she has worked with children, teens and families in community mental health and youth services. She believes mental health education should be practical, warm and within reach for everyone.

Good to know

Is there any cost or payment?

No. Being a guest is free, and there is no payment either way. You do not pay to be on the show, and guests are not paid. You are welcome to share your work and how listeners can find you.

How long is each episode?

30 minutes or less, including the introduction and close.

Do I need podcast experience?

Not at all. First-time guests are welcome, and we will walk you through everything.

Do I need special equipment?

A quiet space, a stable internet connection and a headset or earbuds are plenty.

What if my topic does not fit a theme?

Choose Open Table. If it is about relationships and families, we want to hear it.

Can I talk about my own work or services?

Yes, and we encourage it. Share what you do and how listeners can find you. We just ask that you stay mindful, so the episode helps the listener first and your work is mentioned naturally.

Tell us about you

It is free to be a guest, and it takes about three minutes. We read every response.

A clear, high-resolution headshot helps us feature you on this page and in the episode graphics. You can also reply with the photo when we email you. By sending it you agree we may use it to promote your episode.

Where can we find you online?

Add whatever you have. We use these to learn about your work and to tag you when the episode goes live.

Thank you!

We received your request and will be in touch soon.

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Podcast conversations share general education. They are not therapy and do not replace care from a licensed professional. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911 in an emergency.