Podcasts about Lived experience

In this compelling episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini sits down with Dr. Joy Cox to explore the pervasive issue of weight stigma and fatphobia, particularly how it intersects with medicine, race, and gender. Dr. Cox shares her personal journey of living in a larger body and how a pivotal moment during her master's program ignited her passion to study and dismantle weight bias in society.SHOW NOTES: Click hereFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_bite

In this episode, Brian Dobyns reflects on how living just above the poverty line shaped his sense of what was possible. He shares stories of being excluded from help and discouraged from pursuing opportunities, leading to a mindset of resignation. Together, we discuss the emotional impact of these experiences and how encouragement and small successes can help break fatalistic narratives, emphasizing the need for support and belief in each other.  

In this compelling episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini sits down with Dr. Joy Cox to explore the pervasive issue of weight stigma and fatphobia, particularly how it intersects with medicine, race, and gender. Dr. Cox shares her personal journey of living in a larger body and how a pivotal moment during her master's program ignited her passion to study and dismantle weight bias in society.SHOW NOTES: Click hereFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_bite

Still feeling stuck in recovery, even after therapy, nutrition work, or intuitive eating? You are not alone. In this solo episode of Dr. Marianne-Land: An Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Dr. Marianne Miller explores a common but often overlooked reason why recovery can feel incomplete: the possibility of living with more than one eating disorder at the same time. Through a trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming lens, Dr. Marianne unpacks how symptoms from anorexia, ARFID, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and orthorexia can overlap. She explains why traditional treatment models often miss the full picture and offers insights for those whose food struggles are complex, ongoing, and still misunderstood. This episode offers clarity, encouragement, and real solutions for those who have been feeling unseen in recovery. CONTENT CAUTIONS: This episode includes discussion of the following topics: Eating disorder behaviors including restriction, bingeing, purging, and food avoidance Co-occurring and misdiagnosed eating disorders Sensory aversions and food-related trauma Weight stigma and systemic bias in diagnosis Neurodivergent experiences related to eating Please care for yourself while listening. Take breaks as needed and return when you feel ready. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why multiple eating disorders can exist at the same time How eating disorder symptoms often overlap or shift over time Examples of combinations like ARFID with anorexia, or binge eating with orthorexia The ways neurodivergence, trauma, and marginalization impact eating behavior Why traditional recovery approaches may not work for everyone What it means to build a recovery model that supports your full lived experience Encouragement for those who feel like their recovery has stalled or isn't working How to seek care that addresses the full picture rather than one diagnosis MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

In episode 127 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton speaks with Cat Lazaroff. They talk about her work around engaging white-led and majority-white organizations in meaningful culture change to more inclusive, diverse and equitable cultures.  They explore: how nonprofit leaders, especially white leaders, can begin and sustain their own equity learning journeys.  Privilege, identity, conflict, organizational culture, and the necessity of holding multiple truths.  how culture transformation isn't about quick fixes, but rather long-term commitments, courageous relationships, and collective learning.  Episode highlights: [010:20] Starting with the personal [14:50] Identity and Bias: What's Seen, What's Hidden [19:50] Lived Experience, Assumptions, and Honoring Multiple Truths [27:20] Managing Conflict and Holding Space [31:20] Navel Gazing or Doing the Work? [36:50] Nuance, Polarity, and Organizational Culture [42:20] Community, and Expanding Belonging [45:50] Guilt, Blame, and the Journey for White Leaders [51:20] Final Advice: Don't Do This Alone Guest Bio: Cat Lazaroff Cat Lazaroff (she/they) is a white, queer consultant who supports anti-racist culture change at nonprofits and small companies. She specializes in helping other white folks center equity, inclusion, justice, and diversity in their work and their lives. Important Links and Resources: Cat Lazaroff Cat Lazaroff, LLC Deep democracy: https://deepdemocracyusa.com/ Liberatory Design: https://www.nationalequityproject.org/training/liberatory-design-for-equity White supremacy culture characteristics: https://www.whitesupremacyculture.info/ Resource Media: https://www.resource-media.org/ Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting and receive the Common Mistakes Nonprofits Make In Strategic Planning And How To Avoid Them

Gabe shares his story of growing up in a middle-class suburb in Long Island, struggling with drug and alcohol addiction from a young age, and the ensuing legal issues and incarcerations. He discusses his turning point in 2018 after a serious overdose and his subsequent commitment to recovery, community service, and faith. Gabe talks about his work as a volunteer, recovery coach, and founder of a nonprofit recovery community organization. He highlights his efforts in helping others through various programs, including sober living homes, recovery coaching training in prisons, and his newly published book on leveraging lived experience for community service. Gabe emphasizes the importance of self-worth, support, and finding one's own path in recovery.00:00 Introduction and Host Introductions00:25 Early Life and Introduction to Substance Use01:18 Struggles with Addiction and First Rehab Experience04:43 Turning Point and Commitment to Recovery07:48 Building a Life of Service and Recovery11:57 Challenges and Successes in Establishing Recovery Community21:21 Expanding Recovery Efforts and Final Thoughts  ----Across the Web----

Send Me a Message! In this episode, I share how the NSW mental health system has picked up my referrals and is starting to piece together a plan to help me move forward. It's a big relief — and a hint of hope on the horizon — but of course it's also tangled up with my daily battle against anxiety.So much of this process relies on me: on finding the social capacity to answer or make phone calls, to push through the fear that is always there, and to keep these critical conversations and opportunities alive. I've missed a few calls along the way (hey, its been hard, ok?), but I've also managed to pick up the phone when it really counts and talk openly about my struggles. That alone feels like a small victory — a moment of courage that helps keep the wheels turning and reminds me that, even with all this anxiety, I'm still moving forward. The war within rages on, but now I might be bolstered by a very powerful ally. Maybe....hopefully.....--Follow my journey through the chaos of mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way.Lived experience is at the heart of this podcast — every episode told through my own lens, with raw honesty and zero filter.This is a genuine and vulnerable account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past and continue to influence my future.Support the showYou can follow me on Instagram: @elliot.t.waters, and the show on Facebook!

Send Me a Message! ** Content warning: This episode discusses suicide, suicidal ideation, and severe mental health crises. Please take care while listening. In this episode of The Dysregulated Podcast, I unpack my latest therapy session — one that left both my psychologist and I scrambling to try and understand thoughts and feelings that were much more serious than ever before. The stakes couldn't be higher; this was very much a life-or-death scenario.These looping dark thoughts come from deep within my psyche, much deeper than the usual storm of emotion-fuelled suicidal ideation. This time, it was cold, logical, calculated… and that makes it so much harder to fight. For the first time, I had a clear plan. It felt less like an impulse and more like a grim conclusion my rational mind had come to — and that's terrifying.After opening up fully, my psychologist had no choice but to call the NSW mental health line right there in the room. It was confronting but also reassuring to have her there advocating for me. That call has now led to a referral to the Newcastle Community Mental Health Team, with hopes they can triage me properly and maybe even secure an extended inpatient stay to finally sort out these meds.--Follow my journey through the chaos of mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way.Lived experience is at the heart of this podcast — every episode told through my own lens, with raw honesty and zero filter.This is a genuine and vulnerable account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past and continue to influence my future.Support the showYou can follow me on Instagram: @elliot.t.waters, and the show on Facebook!

On this weeks episode, we are talking about homelessness, an issue that is unfortunately prevalent in Sonoma County. Fortunately, there is a lot of support for homeless individuals including the Lived Experience Advisory and Planning Board, or LEAP. The board is comprised of diverse people with lived experience of homelessness, with an emphasis on racial and ethnic diversity. The purpose of the LEAP Board is to advise Sonoma County on homeless-related programs, policies and how to spend money targeted for homeless services. Here to talk about all of this is the Chair of the LEAP Board, Rebekah Sammet.

In this episode, John White welcomes Andrea Carter to unpack how personal experience can radically reshape our understanding of poverty. Andrea reflects on her early years as a teacher, when she held common misconceptions about families in poverty, and describes how her own journey through situational poverty challenged and transformed those beliefs.  Andrea shares how repeated judgment can create “forced helplessness” and offers practical advice: build real relationships, include those with lived experience in leadership, and move from “us versus them” to a true sense of shared community.  

Special guest Belinda Macleod-Smith joins us to discuss the important role of including patients and their loved ones in the process of designing new policies, processes, and models of care.

Struggling with bulimia in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond? You're not alone. In this solo episode, Dr. Marianne Miller explores what bulimia can look like in midlife, why the internal chaos may actually intensify with age, and how to approach healing without shame. We dig into the unique emotional and physiological challenges of recovering from bulimia later in life, including how hormonal shifts, grief, caregiving roles, and long-term masking can impact eating behaviors. Dr. Marianne also unpacks how neurodivergence—especially autism, ADHD, and PDA—can intersect with bulimia symptoms, intensifying binge-purge cycles and making traditional recovery models inaccessible or even harmful. You'll learn why your body's responses make sense, how to regulate your nervous system with neurodivergent-affirming strategies, and what it actually takes to move toward healing—on your terms. WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE Why bulimia often resurfaces or intensifies in midlife How midlife stress, identity shifts, and cultural stigma contribute to internal chaos The link between bulimia, sensory overwhelm, and emotional regulation How neurodivergent traits like executive dysfunction, masking, and interoceptive challenges affect eating behaviors Why shame-based approaches don't work—and what actually helps Practical, compassionate tools for managing binge urges, purging, and nervous system dysregulation Why recovery in midlife is not only possible—but deeply liberating THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF... You feel stuck in a binge-purge cycle despite years of effort You're neurodivergent and traditional ED treatment hasn't helped You've been quietly struggling with bulimia in midlife and feel alone in it You want recovery tools that are sensory-attuned, autonomy-affirming, and realistic

Part 2 of a panel discussion led by Mary o'Hagen, Director of Lived Experience at Wellways, on the shared role we play in building a more compassionate mental health system. The panellists of this discussion include Giancarlo de Vera, Maria Katsonis, and Associate Professor Harry Hill. 

Interviewer: Dr. Lisa Meeks Interviewees:  ·       Abbey MacLellan ·       Zachary Ford ·       Marihan Farid ·       RJ Roggeveen ·       Michael Quon ·       Lynn Ashdown Description: Episode 108: ICAM Panel – Facing Ableism: What's Our Role in Building Inclusion

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Psychiatrist Carolyn Rodriguez studies hoarding disorder and says that all of us have attachments to our possessions. But for many, these attachments can disrupt daily life and even pose health risks. For those with loved ones who struggle with hoarding disorder, she says treatments exist, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Lately, she's been studying how virtual reality can augment CBT through virtual discarding practice and ways brain stimulation may improve symptoms. But, Rodriguez says, never underestimate the value of empathy for those in need of help, as she tells host Russ Altman on this episode of Stanford Engineering's The Future of Everything podcast.Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu.Episode Reference Links:Stanford Profile: Carolyn RodriguezConnect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / FacebookChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionRuss Altman introduces Carolyn Rodriguez, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral science at Stanford University.(00:02:47) Motivation to Study Hoarding DisorderWhy Carolyn chose to focus her research on hoarding disorder.(00:03:44) Collecting Versus HoardingDistinguishing between normal behavior and clinically significant hoarding.(00:05:47) Prevalence of Hoarding DisorderThe universality and pervasiveness of hoarding disorder.(00:07:11) The Brain Science Behind HoardingEarly neuroscience findings on attachment and discarding behavior.(00:08:47) Dopamine and Excessive AcquisitionThe connection between hoarding and potential dopamine reward pathways.(00:09:55) Risk Factors and Cognitive ChallengesPersonality traits, genetics, and processing difficulties involved in hoarding.(00:11:14) Gender Differences and Insight IssuesGender prevalence in treatment-seeking and the concept of anosognosia.(00:12:35) The “Why” Behind HoardingHow motivations and emotional attachments influence behavior.(00:13:50) Onset and Progression of DisorderTypical onset age, aging effects, and early warning signs.(00:15:05) Historical References to HoardingAccounts from ancient literature of hoarding-like behavior(00:17:16) Attachment to ObjectsThe emotional, aesthetic, and identity-based reasons people retain objects.(00:20:45) Current Treatment OptionsThe treatment landscape, including lack of medications and focus on CBT.(00:22:30) Chronic Nature of Hoarding DisorderFraming hoarding as a long-term condition with hopeful outcomes.(00:23:08) Virtual Reality for TreatmentA study on using VR to safely practice letting go of personal items.(00:25:58) Neuromodulation ResearchUsing non-invasive brain stimulation to reduce acquisition urges.(00:27:00) Advice for Individuals and FamiliesThe importance of empathy and self-care for individuals and caregivers.(00:28:47) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook

Send Me a Message! In this episode of My Therapy Reflections, I explore my latest psychology session, which admittedly wasn't particularly productive. With my mind in overdrive from lack of sleep, stimulant dependency, and sheer frustration at life, I spent most of the session ranting—about how I'm not getting the help I need, how my life feels worthless, how all the suffering and sacrifice hasn't led to the happiness I thought it would.I leaned hard into that old belief that there are winners and losers in this world—and I'm firmly in the loser camp, destined for disappointment. My negative loops were too strong to break, so my therapist could really only listen.But even so, these sessions matter. They give my therapist a fuller picture of what I'm up against. And while we didn't work through much trauma or with my parts this time, just showing up meant everything—especially since I had to crank myself right up to get there.--Follow my journey through the chaos of mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way.Lived experience is at the heart of this podcast — every episode told through my own lens, with raw honesty and zero filter.This is a genuine and vulnerable account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past and continue to influence my future.Support the showYou can follow me on Instagram: @elliot.t.waters, and the show on Facebook!

In this episode, I speak with Aaron Earlywine and Maddie Mitchell to challenge narratives that assume “poverty is a personal failing” or “people in poverty are helpless.” Aaron shares insights from his work as a pastor and counselor, stressing the value of kindness and community, while Maddie explains how her perspective shifted from making assumptions to recognizing the strengths and agency of families in need. Together, they discuss moving from “doing for” to “walking alongside,” highlight the resourcefulness of those experiencing poverty, and show how listening and respect can help rewrite the narrative. Read more at our blog.  

Most leaders learn on the fly—and Kim knows the bruises that come with it. In this episode she joins longtime Google Distinguished Designer Ryan Germick to discuss the innovative "Kim Scott Portrait," an AI-powered tool designed by Google Labs (and trained by the real Kim) to scale Kim's expertise and deliver Radically Candid advice 24/7. Discover how this new technology aims to humanize AI, free authors from the burden of answering repetitive questions, and foster more productive communication in the workplace. Get all of the show notes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RadicalCandor.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Episode Links: Transcript Now You Can Talk Radical Candor 24/7 With the Kim Scott Portrait Google Portrait | Kim Scott Ryan Germick - Google | LinkedIn Connect: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction Kim and Ryan Germick introduce the “Portrait” collaboration—an AI version of Kim designed to scale her coaching. (00:01:33) Live Coaching Demo Kim's Portrait answers a tough management question. (00:03:36) Why the Portrait Matters How the Portrait helps Kim reach more people and free up time for writing. (00:05:38) Kim's Next Book A look into Kim's upcoming optimistic novel set in 2070. (00:06:30) Family Interactions with the Portrait Funny and revealing story of Kim's son debating the AI. (00:08:10) The “Automated Kim” Origin Story How a team joke at Google inspired the Portrait concept. (00:09:29) Coaching at Scale Why books and AI scale Kim's message better than 1:1 coaching. (00:11:41) Personalized vs Generic AI The value of expert-driven Portraits over average LLM responses. (00:12:57) Training the Portrait Kim explains her hands-on role in fine-tuning its responses. (00:14:44) Solving Repetitive Questions How Portraits provide patient, consistent answers to FAQs. (00:16:07) Productive Disagreement Through Portraits The vision for AI-facilitated, respectful debates. (00:17:26) Expanding Globally Plans for multi-language and international Portrait availability. (00:17:48) Real-World Use Cases The ways Portraits support work, life, and social media decisions. (00:20:23) Empathy-Driven AI AI as a personal board of directors, with lived-experience expertise. (00:23:51) Empowering Creators Portraits can be embedded on creators' own platforms—no lock-in. (00:26:19) Lived Experience as Research Kim defends storytelling as a valid path to truth and insight. (00:28:24) Supporting New Managers Portraits offer guidance during the lonely transition into leadership. (00:31:11) Navigating Difficult Bosses Portraits can help employees manage up with empathy and agency. (00:33:30) Changing Workplace Culture Helping people shift from silence or aggression to Radical Candor. (00:36:17) Personality Extenders Portraits as scalable human touchpoints for the future. (00:38:51) Creating Your Own Portrait How to create your own Portrait and scale your voice. (00:39:48) Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Healers Café, Manon Bolliger, FCAH, RBHT (facilitator and retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice) speaks to Gina Cavalier, a multi-talented author and filmmaker, discusses her journey from overcoming suicidal ideation to becoming a healer. She emphasizes the importance of self-love and reprogramming one's mind to combat such thoughts. Manon says I just it just so reminded me of the importance of the bigger context to healing. It isn't just about doing something that helps people, it's really getting them fully on board with their self appreciation, self love and all of that.   For the transcript and full story go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/gina-cavalier       Highlights from today's episode include: Gina emphasizes the need for individuals to become their own healers, creating personalized treatment plans that address their unique needs. Gina emphasizes the critical role of self-love and self-acceptance in overcoming suicidal ideation and promoting overall well-being.   ABOUT GINA CAVALIER: Gina Cavalier is a multi-talented individual who works as an author, writer, illustrator, speaker, and filmmaker. She is dedicated to using various forms of media, including books, films, programs, technology, and support groups, to tackle the most pressing issues facing humanity. Her mission is to inspire and support people through diverse storytelling, ultimately aiming to impact the world positively. As a published author, Gina has written two books and numerous journalistic articles and is also an accomplished illustrator. With extensive experience in the media industry, she was formerly an executive at Warner Bros, Fox, and Disney and has contributed to over three hundred film and television titles, including the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts franchises. Cavalier has secured two publishing deals as author and illustrator, with the first book released on February 28, 2024, titled Surviving Suicidal Ideation: From Therapy to Spirituality and the Lived Experience from the Swedenborg Foundation and her follow-up book being released by Collective Inks/OBooks, released on December 9, 2025 titled Planet Walking—A Handbook for the Living, a six-week program that delves into the intricate workings of being human, navigating the energy within our bodies, and exploring our spiritual and soul connections. She also authored and illustrated her self-published holiday book, How I Became Santa Claus, an origin story about a man who became something special and the sacrifices he made. Core purpose/passion: Creating stories that inspire others to help on their journey. Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube |    ABOUT MANON BOLLIGER, FCAH, RBHT  As a de-registered (2021) board-certified naturopathic physician & in practice since 1992, I've seen an average of 150 patients per week and have helped people ranging from rural farmers in Nova Scotia to stressed out CEOs in Toronto to tri-athletes here in Vancouver.  My resolve to educate, empower and engage people to take charge of their own health is evident in my best-selling books:  'What Patients Don't Say if Doctors Don't Ask: The Mindful Patient-Doctor Relationship' and 'A Healer in Every Household: Simple Solutions for Stress'.  I also teach BowenFirst™ Therapy through and hold transformational workshops to achieve these goals. So, when I share with you that LISTENING to Your body is a game changer in the healing process, I am speaking from expertise and direct experience". Manon's Mission: A Healer in Every Household!  For more great information to go to her weekly blog:  http://bowencollege.com/blog.    For tips on health & healing go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/tips    Follow Manon on Social – Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Twitter | Linktr.ee | Rumble   ABOUT THE HEALERS CAFÉ:  Manon's show is the #1 show for medical practitioners and holistic healers to have heart to heart conversations about their day to day lives.  Subscribe and review on your favourite platform: iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Libsyn | iHeartRadio | Gaana | The Healers Cafe | Radio.com | Medioq |   Follow The Healers Café on FB: https://www.facebook.com/thehealerscafe   Remember to subscribe if you like our videos. Click the bell if you want to be one of the first people notified of a new release. * De-Registered, revoked & retired naturopathic physician after 30 years of practice in healthcare. Now resourceful & resolved to share with you all the tools to take care of your health & vitality!  

Part 1 of a panel discussion led by Mary o'Hagen, Director of Lived Experience at Wellways, on the shared role we play in building a more compassionate mental health system. The panellists of this discussion include Giancarlo de Vera, Maria Katsonis, and Associate Professor Harry Hill. 

Episode: Lived Experience in Action: with Meredith Martin Peer Recovery in Prince EdwardIn this episode, we speak with a Prince Edward County study participant who brings a powerful and personal lens to the conversation around substance misuse, community recovery, and peer support. We ask:• What made you want to be part of this important study?• What is a Peer Recovery Specialist, and why are they essential in the fight against substance misuse?• Which strategies from the study truly stood out—and why?• What does Prince Edward still need in terms of resources, support, and public awareness?• And—if someone you know is struggling, what real steps can you take to help?This is an honest, heart-centered conversation grounded in lived experience—and it's a call to action for anyone who cares about healing and change in Prince Edward and surrounding counties.Listen now to This Episode: “Lived Experience in Action: Peer Recovery in Prince Edward” Available on all major platforms. Share this episode. Start a conversation. Help turn lived experience into lasting solutions.

Visit my Substack. Wanted to hop on and share this in real-time—today, I'm going through a *RUMINATION SPIRAL* on my day off! Related to not very fun hotel and insurance and post-hurricane things. I'm catching myself feeling like, if I could just 'close the loop', get to the end, and fix it—then, I won't have to feel this way anymore. I'm also feeling like, "I must be bad. I must have done something wrong. If I hadn't done anything wrong, then this wouldn't have happened." It's bringing me back to feeling like a little kid—scared and worried. In this episode, I'm sharing what I'm realizing as I experience it, and talking about a neurodiversity-affirming framework of compassionate understanding, reflective questions, and values-aligned actions that help support me through these moments. 

Last month, we held our 24th Annual Woodcock Lecture in Melbourne. The evening brought together mental health advocates, peer workers, clinicians, and people with lived experience around a central theme: how to centre dignity and humanity in the mental health system. This episode will feature keynote speaker, Giancarlo de Vera the CEO of BEING, as they discuss the loss of close friends and 'the slow invisible violence of coercive treatment', that exists within the mental health system.

In this powerful episode of Our Forever Smiles, host Laura Arroyo speaks with Dr. Anna Thurmes, a cleft-affected adult, speech-language pathologist, professor, and member of the University of Minnesota Cleft and Craniofacial Team, where she was once a patient herself. Born with a cleft lip and palate, Dr. Thurmes shares how her lived experience shaped her personal and professional path. As host of The Cleft Collective Podcast and a PhD in Family Social Science, Dr. Thurmes brings a unique, compassionate perspective to cleft care. She opens up about her own cleft journey, the importance of mental and emotional support, and how she now helps other families navigate their own stories. This episode is a meaningful conversation about identity, advocacy, and the power of turning lived experience into purpose. Links and Resources: Anna Thurmes on Instagram Patreon Subscription Tiers for Exclusive Content Our Forever Smiles Merch Store NC Cleft Mom FB Group Our Forever Smiles FB Group ______________________________________________________________________________ Today's sponsor is sienna dawn media Integrated Marketing Agency  sienna dawn media is more than just a marketing agency—they are your partners in progress. Their mission is simple — to alleviate marketing bandwidth, allowing creative business owners to focus on what they set out to do: create. sienna dawn media empowers creatives to thrive without the burden of managing their own social media and marketing campaigns. So, if you're ready to set sail toward new horizons, let sienna dawn media chart the course and steer your business toward success. Visit siennadawnmedia.com.

I was asked today why I tell my lived experience story.It is not that people will feel sorry for me, nor is it a pity party.I tell my story to encourage others who suffer like me to know that mental illness is not the end of your story.Mental illness may be a bump in the road, but it does not have to be your identity!You can have a full life after mental illness!SUPPORT US NOW. See below for how.Check the website ⁠markmiwords.com.au⁠Buy the Shirts ⁠markmishirts.com⁠Buy the book ⁠https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09BC229P1/ref=sr_1_14?dchild=1&keywords=shattered+the+book&qid=1627454085&sr=8-14⁠ #ShatteredThePodcast #Podcast #STP #PTSD #PTSDsymptoms #CPTSD #cptsdrecovery #domesticviolence #suicide #depression #mentalhealth #anxiety #sad #suicideprevention #love #mentalhealthawareness #depressed #mentalillness #suicidal #sadness #ptsd #death #broken #mentalhealthmatters #lonely #helpSpotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3BVQmO16Isxhu8ra2DTwPQ⁠  ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/shattered-the-podcast/id1551737334⁠ You tube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZvR1KH1rufN3lX2IMzozfg⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/ShatteredThePo1⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/shatteredthepodcast/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/shatteredpc⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/user?u=20360507⁠#MentalHealthAwareness #MentalIllness #BookRecommendations  #MentalHealthMatters #SelfHelpBooks #MentalWellness #ReadingForHealing #BookLovers  #MentalHealthSupport #LiteratureForChange #bumwiper

Send Me a Message! I've been working on a deeply personal episode about retroactive jealousy, but my inner critic has been relentless in sabotaging my attempts to record it. This is going to be my most revealing episode yet, explaining how retroactive jealousy has been my borderline personality disorder's "weapon of choice" throughout my life. But as I explain in this episode, my mind is stopping me from getting on with the job! I also take a brief look at the current NSW mental health system and how it is affecting me (and others) and I report a slight decrease in one of my medications (which is a win!).--Follow my journey through the chaos of mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way.Lived experience is at the heart of this podcast — every episode told through my own lens, with raw honesty and zero filter.This is a genuine and vulnerable account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past and continue to influence my future.Support the showTo support the show, CLICK HEREYou can follow me on Instagram: @elliot.t.waters

Send us a textMichelle Ephraim discusses memoir writing, Jewish women in Shakespeare's time, teaching Shakespeare, and her moving memoir Green World—a powerful dialogue between lived experience and The Merchant of Venice For a complete episode transcript, click http://www.womenandshakespeare.comClaudia Mayer's co-production company: https://michelleephraim.com/Interviewer: Varsha PanjwaniGuest: Michelle EphraimProducer: Bryony FishpoolTranscript: Benjamin PooreArtwork: Wenqi WanSuggested Citation:  Michelle Ephraim in conversation with Panjwani, Varsha (2025). Michelle Ephraim on her memoir Green World—a powerful dialogue between lived experience and Jessica in The Merchant of Venice [Podcast], Series 5, Ep.6. http://womenandshakespeare.com/Twitter: @earlymoderndoc Insta: earlymoderndocEmail: earlymoderndoc@gmail.com

Tune in to episode 66 of Body Justice Podcast to hear a recovery story from ED Survivor & Therapist Winter Groeschl. I love connecting with other people who have wisdom to share from their own lived experience. Everyone's journey is so unique, and there is a lot the community can learn from listening to a variety of perspectives. In this episode we discuss what HLOC was like for Winter, deconstructing from purity culture, strengths and barriers to recovery in her experience and so much more. As always, you can find me on my website: www.eatintdisorderocdtherapy.com or IG: @bodyjustice.therapistAbout Winter: Winter Groeschl (she/her/they/them) is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona, passionate about providing competent, compassionate care and support for those navigating their healing journey with substance use disorders, eating disorders, disordered eating, body image, depression, anxiety, trauma, and more. They have experience working at all levels of care within Arizona's mental health system. She utilizes an integration of trauma conscious modalities and inclusive approaches with her clients, pulling from ACT, mindfulness-based approaches, DBT/CBT, polyvagal theory, Compassion Focused therapy, and Client Centered modalities. Winter offers care from a social justice, weight neutral, inclusive lens. Winter is a member and advocate of the LGBTQIA+ community and is devoted to providing an affirming and safe space for all individuals from all walks of life.Her vision is to assist each client in exploring their true self while connecting to their immense capacity for growth, a restored sense of self, and a consistent feeling of empowerment in all that they do.Please note: this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. This is not meant for individual medical or therapeutic advice.

Send Me a Message! In this episode, I share my ongoing battle to getting help from the mental health system in reducing my medication load. And progress continues to be hard to come by. I share the latest letters my GP has sent off to Bloomfield Hospital and ISMHU, pleading for an inpatient stay to safely reduce and taper off my psych meds. I open up about the financial barriers to private care, the paradox of needing to make anxiety-inducing phone calls just to access treatment (for anxiety disorders!), and the emotional toll of constantly needing to self-advocate with disorders such as BPD in the mix. It's time to up the anti, and try a new strategy. One I hoped I wouldn't have to use…—Follow my journey through the chaos of mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way.Lived experience is at the heart of this podcast — every episode told through my own lens, with raw honesty and zero filter.This is a genuine and vulnerable account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past and continue to influence my future.Support the showTo support the show, CLICK HEREYou can follow me on Instagram: @elliot.t.waters

What role does intuition play in your decisions and how do you strengthen trust in it? With 20 years of experience as a business consultant, Candice Quartermain shares her journey from people-pleasing to purposeful leadership and meaningful contribution. She explores how tuning into the body's wisdom, embracing authenticity and trusting intuition can radically transform how you live and lead. Candice reflects on balancing work and family, the importance of play and experimentation and her commitment to regenerative solutions. Offering powerful insights on aligning with your true nature, redefining success and stepping into your power one intentional choice at a time, Candice is truly leading with integrity.   KEY TAKEAWAY ‘We really want to create global change but very few of us are willing to actually create the change that we need to make within ourselves.'   ABOUT THE GUEST - CANDICE Candice Quartermain is a recognised expert in trust and cultural change, with over 20 years' experience shaping the way leaders and organisations grow. She has led award-winning innovation for brands like Adidas, Unilever and General Motors, and founded Circular Economy Australia, a pioneering global community driving regenerative design. Her work spans business, government and academia, embedding trust as the foundation for resilience, collaboration and high performance. A certified Somatic Intelligence Practitioner and mother of two, Candice brings a grounded, real-world approach built on deep lived experience. With expertise in non-verbal communication and team dynamics, she supports leaders to cut through noise, strengthen relationships and lead with integrity. Her signature course, Leading with Integrity, supports women to rebuild self-trust and lead in a smarter way that honours their intuition, protects their energy, creates more balance, and stays true to who they are.   CONNECT WITH CANDICE https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicequartermain/ https://www.candicequartermain.com/ https://linktr.ee/candicequartermain     ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist, podcaster and mastermind host helping you to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment in your everyday life and work. Prepare to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration to live with clarity of purpose.   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call   BOOK RECOMMENDATION* Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr - https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Send Me a Message! The Discharge Papers returns — but not all of it is good news. In this episode, I read through my latest discharge papers from the Mater Mental Health Hospital, offering an unfiltered and completely vulnerable look at what actually happens during a psychiatric assessment in an emergency department, during my most acute mental illness battles. • The hospital notes describe me as articulate and intelligent, with strong insight into my mental health • Diagnoses listed include BPD, ADHD, autism, OCD, and multiple anxiety disorders • The psychiatrist also flagged “Cluster C personality vulnerabilities,” which I found interesting and might explore in a future episode • I talk through the ongoing challenges of medication management, plus possible future treatments like TMS and esketamine/ketamine • I also share my frustration with the NSW mental health system — while staying open to anything that might help me get better • This episode follows on from Back to the Mater, where I recorded myself just before walking into the hospital seeking help. The story continues to evolve! And I'm still in the fight....just.If you're enjoying the podcast, please like, subscribe, leave a rating, and follow me on Instagram @elliot.t.waters or check out The Dysregulated Podcast on Facebook to stay up to date with new episodes.--Follow my journey through the chaos of mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way.Lived experience is at the heart of this podcast — every episode told through my own lens, with raw honesty and zero filter.This is a genuine and vulnerable account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past and continue to influence my future.Support the showTo support the show, CLICK HEREYou can follow me on Instagram: @elliot.t.waters

Last month, we held our 24th Annual Woodcock Lecture in Melbourne. The evening brought together mental health advocates, peer workers, clinicians, and people with lived experience around a central theme: how to centre dignity and humanity in the mental health system.Today, on our radio show Brainwaves, we share part one of three, that combined, feature the opening, keynote speech and panel discussion, respectively.Listen to Wellways CEO, Laura Collister's opening address, the heartfelt Welcome to Country by Elder, Aunty Annette, and reflections by Wellways Board Chair, Michael Gorton, who spoke about the event's legacy.

What happens when the person trained to understand trauma suddenly becomes the one living it?In this powerful episode, Dr. Michael Hynan—clinical psychologist, author, and NICU father—shares his personal story of his son's premature birth and NICU stay, and how that experience forever changed his life and professional path. With honesty and insight, he reflects on what it truly means to be a NICU parent, why no two journeys are the same, and how important it is for care teams to understand and support each parent as an individual.As we approach Father's Day, this conversation also highlights the often-overlooked emotional needs of NICU dads—and how we can do better to include, empower, and support them from day one.If you're a NICU parent, provider, or advocate, this episode will move you, challenge you, and leave you more connected to the heart of family-centered care.Dr. Brown's Medical: https://www.drbrownsmedical.com Our NICU Roadmap: A Comprehensive NICU Journal: https://empoweringnicuparents.com/nicujournal/ NICU Mama Hats: https://empoweringnicuparents.com/hats/ NICU Milestone Cards: https://empoweringnicuparents.com/nicuproducts/ Newborn Holiday Cards: https://empoweringnicuparents.com/shop/ Empowering NICU Parents Show Notes: https://empoweringnicuparents.com/shownotes/ Episode 70 Show Notes: https://empoweringnicuparents.com/episode70 Empowering NICU Parents Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweringnicuparents/ Empowering NICU Parents FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringnicuparents Pinterest Page: https://pin.it/36MJjmH

In this episode, Matt Worthington joins Francesca Reicherter to share how creative expression can transform lived experience into art and offers powerful advice for parents of neurodivergent children, helping them foster self-worth beyond society's perceptions.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettycoolstrangers/Website: https://prettycoolstrangers.com/

It's Executive Director x Executive Director today at the PrevenTable! Aaron Laxton with Assisted Recovery Centers of America (ARCA) details his background in social work, the story of ARCA's beginnings, and the challenges of leading an organization right now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Lance Cutsforth has been involved in mental wellness and optimization since he was a teenager. He is an Army veteran who served as an enlisted Special Forces communications sergeant as well as an InfantryOfficer.  His teaching and training ranges from indigenous mentorship to various modalities of psychotherapy to alternative therapies to naturopathicsolutions to gut health assessment and regulation.  He hold Doctorates in Functional Medicine and Divinity and is double board certified Functional Medicinepractitioner.  He practices from a place of Lived Experience when it comes to addressing childhood trauma, military trauma, suicidal ideation, TBI, andaddiction.  He has worked with the medical application of cannabis to treat opioid addiction and trauma in the veteran population since 2010.  He personally found deep and profound healing through the catalyst of entheogenic medicines and robust post-medicine support and integration and has since integrated those medicines into his multi-modal approach to care. He and his wife Amy founded Mons Sana in Colorado - a community created to provide access to safe, supportive healing for military, first responders, law enforcement, veterans of those callings, and the family members who are or have supported those who serve.  Lance and Amy work with those struggling with trauma, suicidal ideation, TBI, addiction, depression, anxiety and help them transition from Survive to Thrive utilizing a multi-modal approach that addresses the Three Pillars of Wellness: I. Physical/Physiological; II. Psychological/Mental/Emotional; and III. Spiritual/Community.Part I was interrupted by connectivity issues, Part II picks up promptly where Miguel and Dr. Lance left off.

Join us in this episode for a conversation with Jen French and Ian Burkhart, leaders of neurotech development movements and users of implanted neurological devices. Our guests share briefly about their experience with implanted devices, and then the conversation zooms in on exciting recently developments in implantable brain-computer interface (iBCI) and electrical simulation options such as epidural spinal cord stimulation (eSCS). Having been through the process, Jen and Ian deliberate on the importance and steps in engaging people with the lived-experience of paralysis in the development of meaningful clinical outcome assessments for clinical trials. Safety and aversion to electing for implantation are also discussed. We hope you enjoy this episode with Jen French and Ian Burkhart on these exciting neurological technologies and the role of lived-experience in neurotech now and in the future.

Send Me a Message! Elliot explores the challenges of being stuck in a "mental health holding pattern", while waiting for professional guidance on medication changes.• Recounting a recent visit to Mater Hospital seeking help to reset medication and establish a new baseline• Attempting to reduce Seroquel dosage independently, resulting in disrupted sleep patterns during a week of early starts• Using State of Origin football as a crucial psychological anchor during a difficult period• Experiencing increasing anxiety about the future due to feeling a lack of control over treatment direction• Feeling the early signs of depression returning as the waiting period continues• Preview of an upcoming detailed episode reviewing hospital discharge papers and future treatment implicationsFor anyone experiencing similar struggles with mental health treatment limbo, remember that finding small anchors to look forward to can help break up difficult weeks while waiting for professional support.--Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past and continue to influence my future.Support the showTo support the show, CLICK HEREYou can follow me on Instagram: @elliot.t.waters

Quick! Is anyone here an author? Yes! And her book is finally here! Our favourite psychologist, Dr Emily Musgrove, has published the most anticipated book of the year, Unstuck: A guide to finding your way forward to the life you want to live. Feeling stuck, and the yearning for something to change, is a human experience. And in Unstuck, Dr Emily doesn’t just acknowledge this feeling, she walks with you through it. We’re talking values, we’re talking an introduction to acceptance commitment therapy, and we’re talking self-compassion (among many, many other things). At its core, this book is a model for how we might approach change. It’s compulsory reading. Unstuck is available now in all good bookstores, or you can order it online here - https://bit.ly/4bhmCp2. If you want to watch this full video on YouTube, follow this link - https://bit.ly/4mvgSgE

KB Brookins joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about transness, masculinity, and race, how how being a writer has crystalized their experience and made it legible to an audience and to themselves, turning to prose to say the hard things, the tenacity of memoir, resisting erasure and pushing back on toxic systems, coming at creative nonfiction from a poetic impulse, having patience with ourselves, what we might need to let go of as writers, looking at our work with kinder eyes, the way we treat people because of gender, and their multi-themed memoir Pretty. Also in this episode: -stages of grief -permission to have anger -when lines for genre aren't as helpful   Books mentioned in this episode: -Asatta: An Autobiography by Asatta Shakur -Black Boy by Richard Wright -Heavy by Kiese Laymon KB Brookins is a Black queer and trans writer, cultural worker, and visual artist from Texas. KB's chapbook How To Identify Yourself with a Wound won the Saguaro Poetry Prize, a Writer's League of Texas Discovery Prize, and a Stonewall Honor Book Award. Their debut poetry collection Freedom House won the American Library Association Barbara Gittings Literature Award and the Texas Institute of Letters Award for the Best First Book of Poetry. KB's debut memoir Pretty, released in May 2024 with Alfred A. Knopf, won the Great Lakes Colleges Association Award in Creative Non-Fiction.   Connect with KB: Website: https://earthtokb.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthtokb TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@earthtokb Substack: https://substack.com/@earthtokb Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/earthtokb.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/earthtokb Get the book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/724994/pretty-by-kb-brookins/ – Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories.  She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social   Background photo credit: Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

In the episode, “A Lived Experience Dialogue: Facing Our Pasts, Reinventing Our Futures with Tom Woodrow and Mike Panasitti (S6, E7),” I sit with two success stories of people who have suffered with forms of mental illness who have come out on the other side. Part 1:When Tom Woodrow was 17, his life took a sharp turn. During a road trip with friends, Tom experienced his first manic episode, and subsequently ended up in a psychiatric hospital-misdiagnosed with depression and subjected to electroshock therapy. After years of struggling, and after nearly losing his life in India during a volunteer trip, he met two counselors from a mental health charity, who taught him to manage moods, avoid triggers, and stay well with skills that have kept him stable for 20 years. Today he helps others who also live with bipolar disorder, understanding how overwhelming it can be. He offers support programs that help people manage their symptoms and lead fulfilling lives.To learn more about Tom, follow him at: Instagram: @bipolarwithyouPart 2:Mike Panasitti was born in East Los Angeles in 1969 and is a graduate of UC Berkeley and a former patient of California's Department of State Hospitals.  From 2015 to 2018 he was a prisoner at New Folsom, a maximum security prison near Sacramento.  Mike is now an exhibiting artist, as well as a poet and prose writer whose publishing credits include poems in Matter, creative non-fiction in WALL Literary Journal, and over 40 short stories posted on Reedsy Prompts.  He currently lives in the city of Santa Ana and is enrolled as a student of creative writing at Saddleback College.  Mike shares how he become acquainted with the mental health industrial complex and bravely reveals what he's learned from prolonged institutionalization. Envisioning a new path, Mike is committe3d to making his dreams come true as a professional artist and writer. To learn more about Mike, follow him at:Instagram: @mikepanasittiDon't forget to subscribe to the Not As Crazy As You Think YouTube channel @SicilianoJenAnd please visit my website at: www.jengaitasiciliano.comConnect: Instagram: @ jengaitaLinkedIn: @ jensicilianoTwitter: @ jsicilianoBluesky:  https://bsky.app/profile/jengaita.bsky.socialSend us a text

What if the stories we believe about poverty are holding us back from real change? For generations, narratives of blame, pity, and resignation have shaped how we respond to poverty-often with harmful consequences. But what happens when we center the voices of those who live these realities every day? In this series, we unpack the unproductive narratives that keep communities stuck and discover how new stories -rooted in lived experience- can spark meaningful change for everyone. In our first episode, we hear from John White, a leader with decades of experience in public and community service, who shares how bringing lived experience into policy-making can truly drive change. From personal reflections to practical advice, John describes his journey of understanding community challenges not through the lens of common narratives but through direct engagement and lived experience. He offers a tangible example of how proximity to real stories can shape policies and practices that impact families and communities across an entire state.   Don't miss this powerful conversation about leadership, justice, and the future of community-driven change.  

Meet Ali, the CEO of GreenLight Fund and former leader of Fresh Lifelines for Youth. He joins us to share how his lived experience fuels his commitment to equity-driven leadership and community transformation.

Nurse Josephine Ensign was homeless herself before she became a leading voice in the national conversation on homelessness. She writes about the visceral experience of being homeless, while examining which policies work — and which don't. She has written several books on the subject, including “Way Home: Journeys Through Homelessness.” It's a plea to keep all members of society in focus and in the conversation. Ensign is in Rochester as a guest of SUNY Brockport, and this hour, she joins us on “Connections.” In studio:Josephine Ensign, DrPH, ARNP, professor of nursing at the University of Washington School of Nursing and author of multiple books, including "Way Home: Journeys Through Homelessness"

Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Anxiety Society podcast, hosts Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale and Cali Werner welcome Dr. John Abramowitz, a renowned researcher in the field of anxiety and OCD. The discussion dives deep into the pervasive nature of anxiety in society, the role of evidence-based research in treating anxiety disorders, and the nuances of navigating information in today's digital landscape. The trio shares personal anecdotes, professional insights, and tackles common misconceptions, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and evidence over anecdotal advice.Key Topics DiscussedUnderstanding Anxiety: How anxiety impacts individuals and the societal pressures surrounding it.The Role of Research: Importance of grounding treatments in rigorous, evidence-based practices rather than anecdotal experiences.Critical Thinking in Information Consumption: Strategies for sifting through misinformation, especially in the digital age.Lived Experience vs. Professional Expertise: Exploring the gap between personal experiences and scientifically backed treatments for anxiety and OCD.Key InsightsEvidence-based research is crucial for understanding effective treatments for anxiety and OCD.Social media and popular influencers can skew public perception of anxiety management strategies, leading to reliance on quick fixes rather than substantiated methods.Personal experiences, while valuable, cannot be generalized across all individuals with anxiety disorders. Scientific research provides generalized insights that can inform effective treatment strategies.Critical thinking and asking "why" are essential skills for consumers to better evaluate health information and make informed decisions.Notable Quotes“Everyone's built differently on the inside and experiences different circumstances on the outside.” - John Abramowitz“If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” - John AbramowitzTimestamps for Significant Segments00:00 - Welcome and Introduction00:39 - Overview of Anxiety Society's Mission01:10 - Sponsor Message: Adolescent OCD Camp01:53 - Discussing Personal Anxieties of the Hosts08:30 - Introduction of Dr. John Abramowitz10:01 - Importance of Research in Treating Anxiety15:30 - Critical Thinking and Bias in Information Consumption25:45 - The Impact of Social Media Influencers on Health Advice45:07 - Advice on Finding Trusted Healthcare Providers52:32 - Conclusion and Call to ActionRelevant ResourcesOCD Institute of Texas: Houston OCD CenterDr. John Abramowitz's Publications: Google ScholarCall to ActionThank you for listening to this episode of Anxiety Society! If you found value in today's discussion, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform. We would love if you leave us a review, as your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners who may benefit from our message. For more resources and to connect with our community, visit our website at anxietysocietypodcast.com and follow us on Instagram @theanxietysocietypod. Let's continue this conversation—share your thoughts with us on social media!

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AI is everywhere. It's an undeniably powerful tool, it's evolving fast, and it's not going away. But even with all that momentum, there are still some things it can't do and some things you should absolutely let it handle for you. It also provokes a lot of different reactions. For some, fear is the first response. Others feel overwhelmed or confused. Maybe you're just tired of the noise! All anyone has talked about for the last two years has been AI, and honestly? I get it. Every one of those reactions is valid. Join The Co-op - The Membership for Online Businesses Connect with Abagail Instagram All the Links! But here's what I want to do today: point out what makes you unique, your story, your lived experience, your creative spark, and show you how you can work with AI, not against it. Because it's critically important that business owners learn how to use it, otherwise you're going to be left in the dust. My goal is for you to walk away feeling empowered and clear on how to use AI to save time, spark ideas, and support your business without ever losing what makes your voice special! Episode Highlights What AI Can't Replace: Your Story, Voice & Lived Experience. [0:02:34]  The Power of Emotional Nuance & Creative Intuition. [0:08:04] Using AI to Save Time & Make Money in Your Business. [0:14:12] Collaborating with AI, Not Competing With It. [0:22:13] The Future of AI: From Productivity Partner to Task Execution Tool. [0:23:04] Our Sponsor: FreshBooks get 70% off for 4 months Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review The Strategy Hour Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. For show notes, go to bossproject.com/podcast.

Episode Highlight: On this episode of the Embracing "Only" podcast, we are featuring one of the most impactful moments from episode 64 with guest Shiva Roofeh. Do you value your work experience and education over your lived experience in corporate spaces? Shiva is here to tell you why you shouldn't. Shiva is a culture creator and learning design specialist. She's worked at all levels of organizations, from director to individual contributor. In her personal life, she has been a refugee, an immigrant, and a migrant. Shiva says that her lived experience is as valuable as her work experience, and she leverages both to create mile-deep change and relationships with and for her clients.This episode is just a short snippet that highlights the best and most powerful learning moment from a past episode. You can listen to the full episode (filled with more wisdom) here: Episode 64: Cultural Intelligence in Corporate Spaces.Key Discussion Points:00:59 Embracing Cultural Intelligence:  Cultural intelligence is about understanding your paradigms. What are the deep-seated beliefs that structure your understanding of the world that then lead to your behaviors?04:35 Valuing Your Lived Experience in Corporate Spaces: Your lived experience is as valuable as your work experience and your education. It is a unique perspective that informs your work.06:50 Understanding Your Origin Story: You are the only person who knows the full depth and nuance of your story. Take the time to understand it and give yourself credit for it.In Summary: Shiva Roofeh encourages us to embrace our unique lived experience in corporate spaces. She urges us to take the time to understand our own origin stories and realize just how valuable they are to informing our work.  Resources from this episode:Follow Shiva on LinkedIn or visit her website. If you happen to be a woman of color and you are looking for a community of like minded women, join Olivia here: https://www.mysistersshoulders.com/ Connect with your hosts:Follow Archita on Linkedin or check out her website.Follow Olivia on Linkedin or check out her website.Follow Embracing Only on Linkedin, Instagram, and Facebook, or check out the website._________Produced by Ideablossoms

This episode of Good Morning Liberty shifts to a detailed discussion on content integrity, specifically about a video featuring Douglas Murray in a debated context. The hosts emphasize the importance of authenticity, persistence, and the ability to admit mistakes. They also examine the complexities surrounding discussions on the Israel-Gaza conflict, highlighting the nuances of both lived experience and analytical understanding. Finally, they reflect on their broader philosophy of life, liberty, and the pursuit of meaning. (06:58) Douglas Murray Debate Controversy (13:58) Debate Analysis and Context (21:16) Military Tours and Perceptions (22:12) Journalistic Integrity and Experience (23:08) Contradictions in Argumentation (26:22) Holocaust and Historical Narratives (28:33) Critique of Modern Journalism (32:31) The Role of Experts and Authenticity (35:05) Israel-Gaza Conflict Discussion   Links:   https://gml.bio.link/   YOUTUBE:   https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv   RUMBLE:   https://rumble.com/c/GML   Check out Martens Minute!   https://martensminute.podbean.com/   Follow Josh Martens on X:   https://twitter.com/joshmartens13   Join the private discord & chat during the show!   joingml.com   Bank on Yourself bankonyourself.com/gml   Get FACTOR Today! FACTORMEALS.com/factorpodcast     Good Morning Liberty is sponsored by BetterHelp! Rediscover your curiosity today by visiting Betterhelp.com/GML (Get 10% off your first month)     Protect your privacy and unlock the full potential of your streaming services with ExpressVPN. Get 3 more months absolutely FREE by using our link EXPRESSVPN.com/GML