Mental Health Rewritten
"Mental Health Rewritten" is a groundbreaking podcast that delves into the most pressing and often stigmatized topics in mental and behavioral health. Hosted by the acclaimed Dominic Lawson—recipient of 24 podcasting awards, including multiple honors in the mental health space—this show offers a fre...
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Mental Margins: Betrayal Trauma & Infidelity
Rewriting the Conversation Around Sex Addiction
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Welcome To Mental Health Rewritten
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What is Mental Margins?
At Mental Health Rewritten, we’re known for immersive storytelling—episodes that weave together real-life narratives, systemic critique, and clinical insight. But we also know that sometimes, diving into a full episode can feel like a lo…
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Why I Created Mental Health Rewritten
There’s a silence that lives in all of us.A silence heavy with things we weren’t allowed to say, questions we were too scared to ask, and battles we fought behind closed doors — hoping no one would see.For a long time, I myself bel…
About the Host
Dominic Lawson
Dominic Lawson is a 24x award-winning podcast host, producer, and editor based in Memphis,
Tennessee. A U.S. Army veteran, he studied business administration at National American
University before discovering his passion for podcasting in 2016. That year, he launched "The
Startup Life Podcast," providing listeners with insights into building businesses and advancing in
their careers. Throughout the show's run, Lawson interviewed notable figures such as Marc
Randolph, co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, and Tom Golisano, founder and chairman of
Paychex.
In 2021, Lawson joined Meadows Behavioral Healthcare as a podcast producer, editor, and
host. He took the helm of the "Beyond Theory" podcast, facilitating in-depth conversations with
experts in mental health and addiction recovery. His innovative approach led to the launch of
"Recovery Replay" in April 2022, a groundbreaking podcast that chronicles personal recovery
stories from three distinct perspectives.
Demonstrating his versatility, Lawson introduced the "Black Is America" podcast on February 1,
2022, shedding light on lesser-known African American figures and narratives. The podcast
garnered significant acclaim, earning multiple awards, including the 2023 Webby Award for Best
Podcast-Individual Episode.