The Inner Kingdom: Breaking the Silence - Why Mental Health Is Everyone's Business

Mental Health is not a private weakness - it is a shared human responsibility.

In the opening episode of The Inner Kingdom: Mental Health, Wellness & Power, First Lady Swinton is joined by Dr. Aninda Sidhana for a grounded and honest conversation about why mental health can no longer be ignored, minimized, or stigmatized.

Together, they explore mental health as a daily, lived experience shaped by culture, trauma, responsibility, and resilience. This episode challenges long-held narratives of silence and endurance, reframing awareness as a form of empowerment rather than vulnerability.

Topics discussed include:

• Mental health beyond diagnosis and crisis
• Cultural and generational silence around emotional well-being
• The impact of unaddressed trauma
• Stigma, shame, and barriers to seeking support
• Why awareness is the first step toward healing

This conversation is not about labels - it is about dignity, understanding, and restoring balance within the mind, body, and spirit.

If you have ever felt the pressure to "be strong" in silence, this episode is for you.