Boston – September 30, 2026 -- Boston Globe Media and Tufts Health Plan have renewed their branded content partnership for a sixth season of "Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health," a five-episode podcast series debuting new installments every Wednesday starting October 7, 2026.
Studio/B produces the series as branded content separate from newsroom operations
The podcast is created by Boston Globe Media's branded content division, Studio/B, in collaboration with Tufts Health Plan, a Point32Health company. The Boston Globe's news and editorial departments have no role in the production, the companies confirmed.
Season six tackles parenting, loss and news-cycle anxiety
The new season addresses parenting in the age of social media, starting over after loss, and managing mental health amid a constant news cycle. Clinical social worker Frantzes Lys returns as host, interviewing guests about personal mental health turning points.
Prior seasons hit #1 on Apple's mental health podcast charts
Angus Macaulay, chief commercial officer of Boston Globe Media, said past seasons peaked at number one on Apple's mental health podcast rankings and earned nominations for Webby and Shorty Awards, placing the series alongside media figures such as Sanjay Gupta and Esther Perel.
Tufts Health Plan frames the series as a tool for normalizing mental health conversations
Edward Walker, president of government markets for Tufts Health Plan, said the stories shared through the podcast aim to offer listeners insight, hope and connection while encouraging broader public dialogue on emotional well-being. Episodes will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other podcasting platforms.