Unseen & Unheard

A self-described “black sheep” in the Orthodox Jewish community, Aviva* found an unlikely home in the New York metal scene. A story of discovering who you are, and where you belong, in the throes of schizoaffective disorder. *Name has been changed to protect the privacy of those involved in this story. Trademarks used herein are property of their respective owners.

When Swiyyah and Dederick got married, her schizophrenia was a challenge they thought was under control. Until it wasn't. Listen as they share their story of facing life's many challenges with love, faith, and each other. This episode contains some, but not all, details about the care of Swiyyah and Dederick's daughter following her birth due to the complicated nature of this time in their lives. Trademarks used herein are property of their respective owners.

A musician, comedian and storyteller, Joshua was on tour when mania and delusions threw him into a tailspin. This is a story about the boundary between creativity and schizoaffective disorder, and how one man traversed it to move forward. Trademarks used herein are property of their respective owners.

As a caregiver for her son living with schizophrenia, Ann never expected, in her late 40s, to receive a schizophrenia diagnosis herself. But hers is a story of surviving the unimaginable, both the harrowing and the hopeful, thanks to the support all around her. Trademarks used herein are property of their respective owners.

She sets off for college to discover who she is, only to have schizoaffective disorder threaten everything she thought she knew. This is Ruby's story. One of finding yourself, and your voice, in the midst of mental illness. In this episode, Ruby discusses This Is My Brave, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering folks in recovery from mental illness and addiction. For more information, visit ThisIsMyBrave.org. Trademarks used herein are property of their respective owners.

A mother and son's struggles with schizophrenia put their tight-knit family to the test. A story that proves “living with schizophrenia” applies to more than just those diagnosed with it. Trademarks used herein are property of their respective owners.

An easygoing and hopeful woman's 20s are thrown off course by paranoia and delusions. A powerful story of facing enormous challenges, only to come full circle in the face of her diagnosis. Trademarks used herein are property of their respective owners.

Welcome to Unseen & Unheard: the podcast aiming to change the way we see schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder by revealing the untold stories of those actually living with these illnesses. Each episode, we'll hear from one of the millions of adults in the US going through life with these conditions. The hardships. The humanity. But also, the hope. Hosted by storyteller and public radio host Glynn Washington. All the artwork for this podcast was created by artists living with schizophrenia. Unseen & Unheard is produced by PRX Productions and sponsored by Janssen Pharmaceuticals.