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    Inside Mental Health: A Psych Central Podcast
    Living with Health Anxiety: How to Stop Worrying About Every Symptom

    Inside Mental Health: A Psych Central Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 24:21


    If you've ever convinced yourself a headache was a brain tumor or spent hours Googling symptoms only to feel even more anxious, you're not alone. In this episode, our host sits down with former Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) president Dr. Karen Lynn Cassiday to unpack the difference between usual concern about your health and clinical health anxiety (also known as illness anxiety disorder). Dr. Cassiday shares practical, evidence-based tools to help you break free from health anxiety, know when self-help is enough, recognize when it's time for therapy, and understand why this condition is highly treatable. Listeners will learn: why more medical tests don't always create peace of mind why online searching often makes health anxiety worse practical ways to reduce health anxiety without ignoring real medical concerns Whether you're constantly worried about your own health or watching someone you love manage these fears, this conversation offers reassurance grounded in science — not endless reassurance seeking. Educational funding for this episode has been provided by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). Our guest, Dr. Karen Cassiday, is a lively, sought-after speaker and commentator on national media such as Nightline, The Today Show, Animal Planet, The Joy Behar Show, Huffington Post, public radio and many more.  She is the host of the Moms Without Worry radio show featured on iHeart Radio. She is a TEDx speaker who shared her personal experience as a mother overcoming her own anxious perfectionism in the middle of Walt Disney World! She is the host of the Moms Without Worry radio show.  She served as the President of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America and is the founder of the Anxiety Treatment Center of Greater Chicago, the longest-running clinic to first use modern exposure-based treatment for anxiety disorders in the Chicago region.   She is the author of The No Worries Guide to Raising Your Anxious Child and Freedom from Health Anxiety and Helping Children and Teens with Difficult-to-Treat OCD. She has also authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific articles and media articles on overcoming anxiety. She won the Anxiety and Depression Association of America's prestigious Clinician of Distinction Award and is a Clinical Fellow of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.  She is also a Diplomate and Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, served as Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Chicago OCD Foundation/Beyond OCD, and has been listed on numerous Who's Who lists.   She has published numerous scientific articles and articles on parenting and managing anxiety.  She also has a long history training mental health professionals throughout the world. Dr. Cassiday has five children and two friendly but not so bright dogs.  She loves travel, the outdoors and mental health volunteering.  She attributes her sense of humor to the challenges of being mom, stepmom, and dogmom of a crew of colorful personalities who repeatedly remind her to stay humble. Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe is also the host of the "Inside Bipolar" podcast with Dr. Nicole Washington. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com.

    The Winston Marshall Show
    The Dark Psychology Behind The Lindsay Clancy Case

    The Winston Marshall Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 84:55


    Come to The Winston Marshall Show LIVE: Is Islam compatible with the West? It's less than one week away! Get your tickets now before they sell out: https://winstonmarshall.eventbrite.co.ukIn this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with evolutionary psychologist Edward Dutton for a controversial conversation on the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, borderline personality disorder, feminism, narcissism and the psychology behind modern culture. We discuss whether mental illness can diminish responsibility for horrific crimes, why the Clancy case has divided men and women, the Jason Arday scandal, the rise of self-diagnosed autism, and Dutton's argument that personality disorders can help explain some of the most influential figures in history.WATCH THE EXTENDED CONVERSATION HERE: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/Chapters00:00 The Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial01:09 What Could Explain Her Behaviour?08:00 Postpartum Depression vs Personality Disorder12:46 Was Killing Her Children an Act of Vengeance?18:22 Mental Illness, Free Will & Responsibility22:49 Why Women Are Defending Lindsay Clancy29:42 Feminism, Psychology & Personality Traits36:16 What Changed in the 1960s?40:08 Is the West Becoming More Conservative?44:45 Why Men Are Leaving Partners Over the Clancy Case52:01 What Should Happen to Lindsay Clancy?53:30 The Jason Arday Scandal58:57 Why Did Simon Baron-Cohen Defend Jason Arday?01:03:06 What These Cases Say About the Modern West01:08:02 Marilyn Monroe, Princess Diana & Borderline Personality01:14:25 Are We Overdiagnosing Personality Disorders?01:19:38 Is Everyone Suddenly “Autistic”?

    A Public Affair
    When Mental Illness Intersects with the Justice System

    A Public Affair

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 53:35


    Over 23,000 people are incarcerated in Wisconsin's prisons, a record number reports Wisconsin Public Radio. For those who are in jail or prison, accessing necessary mental health services is too often out of reach. Three in five people do not receive the mental health treatment they need while they are in state and federal prisons, according to NAMI. To address the mental illness and the justice system, on today's show, host Dana Pellebon speaks with Linda Ketcham. Ketcham works at JustDane to support people who are newly released from jail and prison. JustDane offers peer support, traditional case management, employment and skills training, eviction prevention, and more. They also mentor kids whose parents are impacted by incarceration. No matter a person's conviction, they still deserve the opportunity to heal and grow, says Ketcham. She adds that she has come to see that the criminal justice system isn't broken, but operating exactly as it was intended.  They discuss the public discourse following the police killing of Corey Ruiz, namely how little empathy some people have toward people with histories of incarceration, especially knowing how difficult it is to come out of prison after years of incarceration;   If you are struggling, you can contact the 988 crisis line, 211 line run by the United Way of Dane County, or reach out to the Dane County Behavioral Resource Center.  Linda Ketcham is the Executive Director at JustDane. She is in recovery and has been working in human services for over 40 years. Linda has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in criminal justice and was a certified addiction counselor for 15 years in Illinois before moving to Wisconsin. Featured image of a door with light shining behind it via Anton Winaryo.  Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post When Mental Illness Intersects with the Justice System appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

    Dominic Carter
    Mental Illness and Public Safety in NYC

    Dominic Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 38:46 Transcription Available


    Dominic Carter talks about the violent stabbing spree in Times Square, where a mentally ill woman killed a young executive and wounded a tourist before being shot by police. Former Congressman Peter King joins the program to defend the police response and warn that such tragedies damage the city's vital tourism industry. The conversation further addresses political radicalism, criticizing local leaders and candidates who allegedly prioritize ideological agendas over traditional American values and safety.

    The Girlfriends
    The Girlfriends S6/E2: Losing It

    The Girlfriends

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 41:31 Transcription Available


    Behind the cocktails and movie stars, stewardesses’ jobs depended on staying under strict weight limits. When Patt Gibbs is suspended for gaining a few pounds, a company doctor hands her diet pills with potentially dangerous consequences. As women push their bodies to extremes, Patt begins to fight back and discovers how costly defiance can be. You heard archive from the documentary The Rise of Labor from the CIA collections of the U.S. National Archives. The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight is produced by Novel for iHeart Podcasts. For more from Novel, visit https://novel.audio/ You can listen to new episodes of The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight completely ad-free and 1 week early with an iHeart True Crime+ subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS United States Mental Health 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – call or text 988, or chat online - https://988lifeline.org/ NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – education, support groups, and helpline: 1-800-950-6264 - https://www.nami.org/ Eating Disorders NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association) – helpline chat, screening tool, and resources - https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ United Kingdom Mental Health Samaritans – 24/7 phone support at 116 123 - https://www.samaritans.org/ Mind – mental health information and support - https://www.mind.org.uk/ Eating Disorders & Body Image BEAT Eating Disorders – helpline, online chat, and resources - https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ Australia Mental Health Lifeline Australia – 24/7 crisis support: 13 11 14 - https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Beyond Blue – mental health support and helpline: 1300 22 4636 - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Eating Disorders & Body Image Butterfly Foundation – helpline + online chat for eating disorders: 1800 33 4673 - https://butterfly.org.au/ Canada Mental Health Talk Suicide Canada – call or text 988 (nationwide) - https://988.ca/ Crisis Services Canada – nationwide crisis support network - https://thelifelinecanada.ca/ Eating Disorders NEDIC (National Eating Disorder Information Centre) – helpline and online chat https://nedic.ca/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK
    Dr Naomi Wolf and Dr Peter Breggin hash out what mental illness is

    AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 57:00 Transcription Available


    The Breggin Hour with Dr. Peter & Ginger Breggin – Dr. Naomi Wolf challenges Dr. Peter Breggin on the nature of mental illness, psychiatric diagnoses, and drug treatments. Their candid conversation explores bipolar disorder, biological psychiatry, COVID vaccine concerns, reproductive harm, free speech, and the difficult questions surrounding medication, therapy, emotional suffering, and recovery...

    Before You Kill Yourself
    Mystery: How Not Knowing Keeps Us Going

    Before You Kill Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 28:15


    In this episode, we explore why mystery isn't something to eliminate from life — it may be the very thing that keeps us moving, connecting, hoping, and growing. Beginning with a two-year mystery involving peanut shells appearing outside a house, the conversation expands into relationships, neuroscience, detective stories, fear, curiosity, and the courage to enter the unknown.Topics include:Why humans are drawn to mysteries, whodunits, crosswords, and haunted housesThe psychology of curiosity and how uncertainty activates the brainWhy new relationships feel electric and emotionally aliveThe difference between healthy mystery and painful uncertaintyHow “let's find out” can become a philosophy for livingWhy certainty can sometimes lead to boredom, paralysis, or emotional deadnessReflections on rejection, risk-taking, creativity, science, and wonderThe idea that hope only exists when the future remains unwrittenMysteries(Listen) Mistletoe Murders: https://shorturl.at/qftcN(Read) Fresh Water For Flowers: https://shorturl.at/mcjtL(Watch) Chestnut Man: https://shorturl.at/R5qxKThrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to reduce your psychological pain, regain your purpose and forge your own path, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey.If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are people who want to help:In the US: Crisis Text Line: Text CRISIS to 741741 for free, confidential crisis counseling. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or 988The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386Outside the US:International Association for Suicide Prevention lists a number of suicide hotlines by country. Click here to find them.

    Insights with Dick Goldberg
    Chronic Mental Illness

    Insights with Dick Goldberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 33:38


    Many Americans suffer from mental health issues but when do these issues rise to the level of chronic mental illness? Who are the chronically mentally ill and what care and treatments are the best protocols? What do those connected to them need to know to best support them? Dick’s guest, Dr. Gina Bryan, DNP, APRN, […]

    Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux
    6499 THIS TIME VIOLENCE WILL WORK! X/Twitter Livestream

    Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2026 118:38


    Philosopher Stefan Molyneux covers recent cases on immigration, the Tate brothers and Lindsay Clancy. He then talks about kids learning moral courage from what parents actually do, why pushing ideas on family almost never works, and the need to explain things clearly without ego.JOIN ME IN NASHVILLE SEPTEMBER 12! https://wordwardebate.com/Use code STEFAN for 10% off!GET FREEDOMAIN MERCH! https://shop.freedomain.com/SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxFollow me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@freedomain1GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/FREEDOMAIN2026

    Canary Cry News Talk
    SUPERNATURAL MENTAL HEALTH with Dr. Natalie Atwell | CCR 203

    Canary Cry News Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2026 84:55


    Dr. Natalie Atwell brings more than 20 years of experience in mental health, counseling, teaching, and ministry, with a deep commitment to finding biblical answers for some of life's most difficult mental and emotional struggles. She is a practice owner, clinical director, educator, and international ministry leader, who also serves on a local Human Trafficking Task Force. She's been involved with international ministry work, including suicide prevention efforts in the Philippines.   One of the things that makes her particularly interesting for us here on Canary Cry Radio, is how she incorporates the late Dr. Michael Heiser's Divine Council worldview into her broader understanding of biblical counseling, spiritual realities, and mental health.   There is a lot to unpack in this conversation of how Scripture speaks into psychology, theology, spiritual warfare, and healing!    LINK: https://mentalwarriorconsulting.com/   00:00 — Introduction 08:31 — Dr. Natalie Atwell & Supernatural Mental Health 17:09 — Christianity, Therapy & the Occult in Mental Health 23:34 — Identifying "Other Influences" in Counseling 28:34 — Michael Heiser, the Divine Council & Mental Health 31:45 — The Three Rebellions & Roots of Mental Illness 39:49 — Dissociative Identity Disorder, Trauma & Spiritual Darkness 48:12 — The Re-Enchantment of Society & the Supernatural Realm 54:16 — Strange Experiences, Pastors & Christian Counselors 58:29 — Medication, Demonization & the Lindsey Clancy Case 1:12:05 — Psychedelics, Altered States & Spiritual Danger 1:15:58 — Genesis 6, Sexual Trauma & Spiritual Corruption 1:18:16 — Hope, the Gospel & Overcoming Spiritual Darkness

    Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates
    GLP-1 Agonists in Serious Mental Illness: Current Evidence

    Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2026 15:27


    In this episode, we explore whether GLP-1 agonists like semaglutide can tackle the metabolic toll of antipsychotics in schizophrenia. Can a drug famous for celebrity weight loss actually protect our most vulnerable psychiatric patients from diabetes and obesity before the damage is done? Faculty: Oliver Freudenreich, M.D., F.A.C.L.P. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D. Learn more about our membership here Earn 0.75 CMEs: Quick Take Vol. 84 GLP-1s in Schizophrenia: Should Semaglutide Be Added for Metabolic Management?

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    The Jan Broberg Show
    Lisa Arrigo's Story • Epigenetics, the Body, and Breaking Cycles of Trauma

    The Jan Broberg Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 70:21


    [Content Warning]: discussions of childhood sexual abuse, addiction and substance use, and generational family trauma.What if the trauma you're carrying didn't start with you? In this episode of Trauma Interrupted, host Jan Broberg sits down with Lisa Arrigo, a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years in private practice, to unpack the science and lived experience of intergenerational trauma.  Lisa explains how trauma can leave measurable marks on our biology, pointing to Dr. Rachel Yehuda's research on Holocaust survivors and their descendants, and why understanding epigenetics offers real hope, not just theory, for breaking painful family cycles. She and Jan talk about why talk therapy alone often isn't enough, how the body holds what the mind can't always name, and why modalities like EMDR, somatic experiencing, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) exist alongside traditional talk therapy.  Drawing on her own family history and decades treating trauma and addiction, Lisa walks through the window of tolerance, why addiction is almost always a trauma response rather than a character flaw, and how complex PTSD can fragment a person into different “parts.” She and Jan also talk candidly about shame, vulnerability, and why curiosity, not perfection, is the real doorway to healing. This conversation is equal parts science lesson and permission slip: permission to feel what's in your body, to ask for help, and to believe that whatever was passed down to you doesn't have to be passed any further. Where To Find Lisa: LisaArrigo.com Insta: @lisa.arrigo.therapy Keep Your Eyes Peeled for Lisa's upcoming book Fall Risk Mentioned Resources:Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma - Janina Fisher (psychoeducational flip chart) Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute (Therapist Directory)The Window of Tolerance (via NICABM)If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or suicidal ideation, please access the resources below:National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988National Sexual Assault Hotline  (RAINN) : 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)National Alliance for Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264  

    Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux
    6496 The Verdict on Lindsay Clancy

    Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 45:07


    Philosopher Stefan Molyneux gives his thoughts on the potential verdict on the Lindsay Clancy case. He discusses the Massachusetts law as it applies to criminal responsibility. He walks through the evidence on both sides and discusses objective versus subjective standards in law.JOIN ME IN NASHVILLE SEPTEMBER 12! https://wordwardebate.com/Use code STEFAN for 10% off!GET FREEDOMAIN MERCH! https://shop.freedomain.com/SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxFollow me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@freedomain1GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/FREEDOMAIN2026

    Inside Mental Health: A Psych Central Podcast
    After Infidelity, Can Love & Relationships Survive?

    Inside Mental Health: A Psych Central Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 28:30


    Can a relationship survive infidelity? It is possible, but recovery isn't as simple as forgiving a cheating partner, staying together, or deciding to walk away. In this episode, host Gabe Howard talks with licensed professional counselor Dr. Monique Thompson, author of The Infidelity Recovery Workbook for Couples, about what really happens to a relationship — and to a person's sense of self — after an affair. The conversation also examines what the partner who cheated can do to rebuild trust, why apologies and grand gestures aren't enough, how “living amends” can demonstrate meaningful change, and why past behavior doesn't necessarily guarantee future behavior. Listeners Will Learn: Why couples shouldn't rush to stay or leave Why betrayal can change how you remember the relationship What the partner who cheated can do to rebuild trust What forgiveness actually means after an affair How long infidelity recovery can take Whether you're trying to recover from infidelity, considering whether to stay, or struggling to understand what happened to your relationship, this conversation offers a compassionate look at healing after betrayal. Listen Now! Our guest, Dr. Monique Thompson, is a licensed professional counselor, EMDR-trained therapist, and trauma-informed life coach with over 20 years of experience in private practice. She specializes in betrayal trauma, infidelity recovery, depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, and PTSD. Her work integrates neuroscience, body-based trauma approaches, attachment theory, and parts-based work to help clients restore internal stability, self-trust, and clarity after emotionally destabilizing experiences. Dr. Thompson is known for translating complex psychological science into practical, humane insights that resonate with both clinical and general audiences. She is the author of a bestselling workbook on infidelity recovery, The Infidelity Recovery Workbook for Couples and is frequently featured as a mental health expert on podcasts, radio, and community education platforms. Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe is also the host of the "Inside Bipolar" podcast with Dr. Nicole Washington. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com.

    The Rose Woman
    Being the Medicine and Refuge with Sister Lucy of Maher

    The Rose Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 54:37


    When a broken heart turns into a blueprint, one woman can quietly change the fate of thousands. In this episode, Christine sits down with Sister Lucy Kurien, the visionary founder of Maher (“Mother's Home”), an interfaith, caste-free network of homes for women, children, and men in India. Called to ServeSister Lucy Kurien was born in 1956 in Kolayad, Kannur District, Kerala, India. After several years of formal education, at age 14 she moved to Mumbai, where she was profoundly distressed by the appalling poverty and squalor in the city. Having carried a strong inner desire for justice since childhood, she felt a deep calling to make a difference in the lives of the poor and famished around her. In 1980, she joined Sisters of the Cross, a religious order. It was a difficult decision that meant giving up the bliss of an independent and free life. After 4 years of training, she was professed to the order.The Birth of MaherSister Lucy started Maher activities in a small home in Vadhu Budruk, near Bhima Koregaon on the Ahmednagar highway. Her tireless efforts and the work of the dedicated staff led to the expansion of Maher activities to nearby areas. These include the villages in Shirur, Haveli and Khed talukas, as well as the city of Ratnagiri, Miraj & Satara in Maharashtra. Beyond Maharashtra, Maher has established homes in Kerala, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Karnataka, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. In 2011, unable to ignore the plight of abandoned men on the streets, Maher opened its first home for destitute, aged, and mentally challenged men. Today Maher reaches the life of the poorest of the poor through as many as 25 different outreach projects, including 672 village self-help groups and 75 interfaith, caste-free homes that currently shelter 996 children and 292 men and over 798 destitute women. Since its founding, Maher has provided care and shelter for more than 6200 children, 6,500 women, and 850 men.In this conversation, you'll hear how Sister Lucy transforms heartbreak into practical compassion—turning love into food, shelter, education, mental health care, and long-term dignity.Press play to hear Sister Lucy's extraordinary story and what it truly means to be “the medicine and refuge” in a hurting world—and if her work moves you, please donate to Maher. Your listening amplifies her message; your giving helps keep “Mother's Home” open for those who have nowhere else to turn.(00:00:00): Introduction to Sister Lucy as a Living Practitioner of Love and Founder of Maher(00:04:10): Sister Lucy's Childhood in Kerala and First Exposure to Urban Poverty in Bombay(00:08:28): Choosing Religious Life(00:10:40): The Pivotal Domestic Violence Incident and Sister Lucy's Overwhelming Guilt and Rage(00:16:57): Leaving Institutional Security to Follow Her Mission with No Money or Personnel(00:18:09): Building the First Maher Home(00:21:20): Maher as Interfaith and Caste-Free(00:23:27): “I Am Not Leaving Anyone, I Am Including Everything” as a Core Spiritual Move(00:26:45): Story of the Woman Chained to a Tree and Misunderstandings of Mental Illness as “Possession”(00:34:51): Scale of Maher's Current Work: Homes for Women, Men, Children, and Education Outcomes(00:35:54): Patriarchy, Gender Disparities, and Slow Change for Women in India's Villages(00:38:01): Meeting Pope Francis and Asking Him to Ordain Women and Support Women Religious in the Villages(00:41:04): Calling for Equal, Not Overpowering, Feminine Leadership—Win-Win Rather Than Reversal of Dominance(00:43:16): Sister Lucy's Vision at 30 Years of Maher: Preparing Next-Generation Leadership and Inviting Others to Learn and Replicate the Maher Model(00:46:43): Focusing on the One Thing You Can Do Instead of Being Paralyzed by Global Pain(00:50:35): Invitation to SupportHelpful links:Sister Lucy Kurien - Founder of Maher. Help Maher Change Lives! Learn how to donate at this linkFollow on Facebook @maher.ashram.indiaLearn more about The Reverence Fund on Rosebud Woman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Tamera's Podcast
    194 | Why Your Mental Illness Makes Life Feel Unbearable and How Faith Will See You Through

    Tamera's Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 19:16 Transcription Available


    Send us Fan MailWhen your mind whispers, “I can't do this anymore,” it can feel like the world is closing in and the pain will last forever. We name that moment for what it is: emotional overload in a heavy season, often made worse by nonstop trauma in the news, personal grief, financial stress, loneliness, and uncertainty. If you live with depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, or you love someone who does, this conversation is here to help you breathe again and find your next step. We talk about why so many people suffer in silence and wear a mask, and why depression remains one of the most undertreated conditions. I also share what chronic depression looked like in my own life, the “go to work, come home, repeat” numbness, and the truth that managing symptoms can be daily work, even minute by minute. You'll hear why mindset matters so much, how depression lies by claiming nothing will ever change, and how limiting distressing media can protect your nervous system when you're already depleted. This is also a faith-forward and practical episode. We lean on scripture for comfort, and we also say this clearly: prayer and professional support can go together. Therapy, support groups, and prescribed medication are not a spiritual failure. We end with simple coping tools you can use today, like opening the curtains, getting sunlight, drinking water, taking a shower, texting someone you trust, and stacking small wins until hope feels real again. If this helps you, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find support when life feels unbearable.Support the showGET COURSE NOWhttps://www.pensight.com/x/14DaystoManageDepression

    The Tudor Dixon Podcast
    The Tudor Dixon Podcast: Dr. Drew on Lindsay Clancy, Psychiatric Drugs & America's Medication Crisis

    The Tudor Dixon Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 31:38 Transcription Available


    Dr. Drew Pinsky joins Tudor Dixon for a wide-ranging conversation about the Lindsay Clancy case, postpartum psychosis, psychiatric medications, addiction, marijuana, Adderall, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, and what he sees as major failures in America’s mental health care system. Dr. Drew breaks down the complicated medical questions surrounding Lindsay Clancy, including her psychiatric treatment, extensive medication history, and the critical difference between postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. He explains why he believes the case raises serious questions about continuity of care, psychiatric prescribing, and whether patients with severe mental illness are receiving the intensive treatment they actually need. Tudor and Dr. Drew also examine America’s reliance on prescription medications, including benzodiazepines and Adderall, as well as the role childhood trauma can play in ADHD and addiction. Dr. Drew reflects on his experience treating patients during the prescription opioid epidemic and explains how aggressive opioid prescribing helped fuel the addiction crisis that eventually gave way to heroin and fentanyl. The conversation then turns to Hollywood and the struggles of former child stars, including Amanda Bynes, as Dr. Drew discusses the psychological toll childhood acting can have and the relationship between trauma, addiction, mental illness, and substance abuse. Plus, Dr. Drew sounds the alarm about increasingly potent marijuana and its potential connection to psychosis, bipolar illness, and cannabis hyperemesis syndrome. He also shares his concerns about the explosive popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, including potentially serious side effects and what he describes as a troubling new form of body dysmorphia. It’s a candid conversation about mental health, addiction, modern medicine, and whether America has become too quick to reach for a prescription instead of addressing the underlying problem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    JAMA Network
    JAMA Psychiatry : GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, Mortality, and CV Outcomes in Mental Illness

    JAMA Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 25:14


    Interview with Roger S. McIntyre, MD. author of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists, Mortality, and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Serious Mental Illness. Hosted by John Torous, MD. Related Content: Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists, Mortality, and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Serious Mental Illness

    The Scoot Show with Scoot
    Hour 2: How much weight does mental illness carry in a court of law?

    The Scoot Show with Scoot

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 35:36


    This hour, Charles Barkley is not holding back on why he thinks the WNBA has mishandled Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, and the attention around them. Is Barkley right that the league is hurting itself, or is the controversy just part of pro sports? As the Lindsay Clancy trial moves closer to a conclusion, the case is raising painful questions about mothers who kill their children, mental illness, and how the justice system handles crimes like this.

    JAMA Psychiatry Author Interviews: Covering research, science, & clinical practice in psychiatry, mental health, behavioral s

    Interview with Roger S. McIntyre, MD. author of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists, Mortality, and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Serious Mental Illness. Hosted by John Torous, MD. Related Content: Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists, Mortality, and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Serious Mental Illness

    Metabolic Mind
    Q&A: Keto Safety After a Stent, During Pregnancy, and in Serious Mental Illness

    Metabolic Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 27:35


    Can ketogenic therapy be safe for someone with heart disease, atherosclerosis, or a stent? Can you follow a ketogenic diet without losing weight? In this Metabolic Mailbag episode, Dr. Bret Scher answers viewer questions about ketogenic therapy, cardiovascular risk, anorexia recovery, pregnancy and nursing, schizophrenia remission, keto on a budget, and whether doctors learn about ketogenic therapy in medical school.He covers:Ketogenic therapy and cardiovascular disease after a stent or atherosclerosisHow to follow a ketogenic diet without unwanted weight lossWhat early research suggests about ketogenic therapy for weight-restored anorexiaKetogenic therapy during pregnancy or nursing, and why clinical supervision is essentialLab markers that may change during sustained nutritional ketosisWhy schizophrenia symptom remission is different from a cureHow genetics and metabolism may both contribute to serious mental illnessBudget-friendly ways to approach a well-formulated ketogenic dietWhy keto is rarely taught in medical schoolThe big takeaway is that ketogenic therapy is best understood as a clinical tool, not a one-size-fits-all template. Heart history, weight goals, symptoms, labs, pregnancy, medications, budget, and support all shape what the right approach looks like.

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    Rabbi Dr. Eliezer Brodt
    Rabbi Meir Simcha 100th Yahrtzeit (Part 2)

    Rabbi Dr. Eliezer Brodt

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026


    0:00 Introduction and Recap 3:08 Hesped from Rav Menachem Krakowski 5:15 Hesped from His Talmid, Rav Yoseph Rebbe 10:30 Why He Chose to Write on the Rambam 12:25 His Love for the Rambam 14:00 Locating Sources for the Rambam 17:30 The Yerushalmi as a Source for the Rambam 19:17 His Fascination With the Yerushalmi 20:49 The Yerushalmi Kodshim Forgery 21:30 Tosefta, Tanach, Midrash Halacha and Aggadah 23:15 The Rambam's Other Works, Including the Moreh Nevuchim 25:15 The Moreh Nevuchim in Lita, Such as Rav Yehuda Edel 27:28 The Rogatchover 28:55 His Sources: Geonim and Rishonim 29:22 The Rambam and the Ri Migash 30:15 Use of Newly Printed Rishonim 32:30 Rav Mordechai Rabinowitz 34:20 His Uncle 35:30 His Knowledge of Philosophy 36:18 Oneg Yom Tov 38:12 His Daughter and Mental Illness

    Concrete Logic
    EP #167: Is Concrete's Tough-Guy Culture Putting Workers at Risk?

    Concrete Logic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 39:41 Transcription Available


    JOIN THE ACADEMY! VISIT CONCRETESCHOOL.CO TO START LEARNING TODAY.ON THIS EPISODE OF THE CONCRETE LOGIC PODCASTDoes concrete's culture of toughness help people handle difficult work, or does it keep them from asking for help when they need it most? Seth is joined by Mike Schneider, who spent 45 years with Baker and served as senior vice president and chief people officer. They discuss why construction workers may suffer in silence, how supervisors can recognize behavior changes, and why mental health needs the same attention the industry gives physical safety. Mike argues that changing the culture starts with stronger relationships, leaders willing to show vulnerability, and making resources such as mental-health first aid, EAPs, and 988 easier to access.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhy construction's traditional tough-guy culture can discourage workers from asking for helpWhy Mike prefers framing the issue around “mental strength”How leaders can make vulnerability and asking for help more acceptable on the jobWhy relationships with crew members matter when identifying changes in behaviorWhat supervisors should notice when a normally dependable coworker begins acting differentlyWhy mental-health first-aid training can be valuable for frontline supervisionHow industry groups are addressing mental health and suicide preventionWhy long hours, travel, layoffs, physical pain, family pressure, and substance use can compound stressWhy simply offering an Employee Assistance Program is not enough if workers do not know how to use itWhy contractors should include suicide response and postvention in crisis planning CHAPTERS(00:00) Construction toughness and the mental-health question (04:01) Why construction workers suffer in silence (09:09) Changing safety culture and redefining strength (11:50) Relationships, behavior changes, and recognizing trouble (15:46) Mental-health resources for the construction industry (20:34) Opioids, overdoses, and Narcan on the jobsite (21:59) Removing stigma and talking openly about mental health (24:15) Why construction faces a difficult combination of risk factors (27:51) EAPs, 988, and making help easier to reach (29:44) Screening tools and starting the conversation (30:37) Language, crisis planning, and postvention (33:05) Mike's closing challenge and contact informationGUEST INFOMike Schneider, Consultant Guest link: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/guests/mike-schneider/ Email: schneider@bakersharedservices.comRESOURCES MENTIONEDCIASP - Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention - preventconstructionsuicide.com US - United Suicide Survivors International - unitedsurvivors.com CMHA - Construction Mental Health Alliance - construction wellness.org ANSW - Alliance for Naloxone Safety in the Workplace - answ.org AFSP - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - afsp.org Books: “The Anxious Generation - How the Great Rewiring of Children is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness” by Jonathan Haldt “YES, You can Talk about Mental Health at Work” by Melissa Doman “Empire of Pain - the Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty” by Patrick Radden Keefe “Dreamland - The True Story of America's Opiate Epidemic” by Sam QuinonesCONCRETE LOGIC ACADEMYConcrete knowledge matters, but leadership also means understanding the people doing the work. Concrete Logic Academy provides practical concrete education, professional-development courses, and real-world lessons connected to the podcast. Join for free: https://concreteschool.coSUPPORT THE PODCASTIf the Concrete Logic Podcast gives you value, send a little value back. You can support the show here: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/ Interested in sponsoring the podcast or working with Concrete Logic Media? Email Seth: seth@concretelogicpodcast.com Special thanks to Andrew Johnson for supporting the podcast.CREDITSProducers: Andrew Johnson, Jodi Tandett and Concrete Logic MediaMusic by: Mike Dunton https://www.mdunton.com/WHERE TO FIND SETHConcrete Logic Podcast: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@concretelogicpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tandett/ Concrete Logic Academy: https://www.concretelogicacademy.com/ Until next time, let's keep it concrete.

    Tamera's Podcast
    193 | Your Faith is Your Testimony to Overcoming Your Mental Illness and Stress

    Tamera's Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 19:28 Transcription Available


    Send us Fan MailWe talk about how God can use the places that hurt the most to build strength, compassion, and purpose that helps someone else. We reframe testimony as something that can start while we're still healing, not only after everything feels resolved. • God turning deep wounds into wisdom and ministry • Revelation 12:11 and why testimony has power • Trusting God without seeing the outcome • “The pain will not have the final word” as a turning point • Healing as progress and not a neat storyline • 2 Corinthians 4:8–9 and resilience when life feels heavy • Restoration that looks different and deeper • Isaiah 61:3 and choosing beauty for ashes Remember, join the Facebook community Win Over Depression today. You can find it in the show notes. There should be a link there, and you will be well on your way. Invest in yourself today. The 14 days to manage depression will help you get to the place where you deserve to be. Don't delay, get it today. Could you take 60 seconds and leave a review on Apple Podcasts? I would greatly appreciate it. Support the showGET COURSE NOWhttps://www.pensight.com/x/14DaystoManageDepression

    Mind Over Murder
    NEW: Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial

    Mind Over Murder

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 45:55 Transcription Available


    "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley discuss the case of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother who has admitted that he murdered her three young children while struggling with depression and bipolar disorder.Boston Herald: Lindsay Clancy Trial: Closing arguments expected this weekThe Duxbury mother is accused of murdering her three children in 2023https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/08/23/lindsay-clancy-trial-closing-arguments-expected-this-week/NBC News: Lindsay Clancy killed her children. The jury will soon answer a more complicated question. Clancy's defense argues she shouldn't be held criminally responsible for the 2023 deaths of her three children because she was mentally ill with postpartum psychosis.https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/lindsay-clancy-murder-trial-what-to-know-rcna593473NBC: FBI Norfolk field office links deceased suspect to additional Colonial Parkway MurdersIn January 2026, the FBI announced Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. is responsible for the 1986 Virginia murders of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowski.https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/colonial-parkway-murders-cathleen-thomas-rebecca-dowski-resolved-rcna255097American Detective TV series: Colonial Parkway Murders:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp3rNRZnL0EWashingtonian: A Murder on the Rappahannock River:https://www.washingtonian.com/2019/06/27/murder-on-the-rappahannock-river-emerson-stevens-mary-harding-innocence-project/Won't you help the Mind Over Murder podcast increase our visibility and shine the spotlight on the "Colonial Parkway Murders" and other unsolved cases? Contribute any amount you can here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/mind-over-murder-podcast-expenses?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer13News Now investigates: A serial killer's DNA will not be entered into CODIS database:https://www.13newsnow.com/video/news/local/13news-now-investigates/291-e82a9e0b-38e3-4f95-982a-40e960a71e49WAVY TV 10 on the Colonial Parkway Murders Announcement with photos:https://www.wavy.com/news/crime/deceased-man-identified-as-suspect-in-decades-old-homicides/WTKR News 3https://www.wtkr.com/news/is-man-linked-to-one-of-the-colonial-parkway-murders-connected-to-the-other-casesVirginian Pilot: Who was Alan Wade Wilmer Sr.? Man suspected in two ‘Colonial Parkway' murders died alone in 2017https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/01/14/who-was-alan-wade-wilmer-sr-man-suspected-in-colonial-parkway-murders-died-alone-in-2017/Colonial Parkway Murders Facebook page with more than 20,000 followers:https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCaseYou can also participate in an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders here:https://earonsgsk.proboards.com/board/50/colonial-parkway-murdersMind Over Murder is proud to be a Spreaker Prime Podcaster:https://www.spreaker.comJoin the discussion on our Mind Over MurderColonial Parkway Murders website: https://colonialparkwaymurders.com Mind Over Murder Podcast website: https://mindovermurderpodcast.comPlease subscribe and rate us at your favorite podcast sites. Ratings and reviews are very important. Please share and tell your friends!We launch a new episode of "Mind Over Murder" every Monday morning, and a bonus episode every Thursday morning.Follow "Mind Over Murder" on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderOverFollow Bill Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillThomas56Follow "Colonial Parkway Murders" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCase/Follow us on InstaGram:: https://www.instagram.com/colonialparkwaymurders/Check out the entire Crawlspace Media network at http://crawlspace-media.com/All rights reserved. Mind Over Murder, Copyright Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley, Another Dog Productions/Absolute Zero ProductionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mind-over-murder--4847179/support.

    The Third Wave
    SSRIs, Psychedelics, & Rethinking Mental Health Treatment - Robert Whitaker

    The Third Wave

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 68:41


    In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin speaks with investigative journalist Robert Whitaker about the evidence behind psychiatric prescribing, SSRI withdrawal, and what psychedelic medicine can learn from that history. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-370/?ref=278 Whitaker revisits the chemical imbalance theory, long-term antidepressant outcomes, and how psychiatric drugs evolved from short-term interventions toward chronic use. He also explores the social and environmental dimensions of mental health before turning to psychedelic medicine and the risks of recreating a drug-centered model of care. Robert Whitaker is the author of five books, three examining the history of psychiatry. His 2010 book, Anatomy of an Epidemic: Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness, won the U.S. Investigative Reporters and Editors award for best investigative journalism. He is president of the Mad in America Foundation and founder of MadinAmerica.com, which features research news and perspectives from an international group of writers interested in rethinking psychiatry. Highlights: How the chemical imbalance story took hold What long-term psychiatric outcomes reveal How antidepressants became long-term treatment SSRI withdrawal versus recurring depression When SSRIs help, and at what cost Mental health beyond individual brain chemistry Psychedelic medicalization and personal agency Community, ritual, and psychedelic experience Episode Links: Mad in America Robert Whitaker Books SSRI Deprescribing & Psychedelic Readiness Training with Dr. Dave Rabin Disclaimer: This content is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. We do not promote or encourage the illegal use of any controlled substances. Nothing said here is medical or legal advice. Always consult a qualified medical or mental health professional before making decisions related to your health. The views expressed herein belong to the speaker alone, and do not reflect the views of any other person, company, or organization.

    Before You Kill Yourself
    Struck by lightning: What we can learn about pain management from lightning strike survivors

    Before You Kill Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 22:50


    How do we cope with the mental, emotional and physical pain? Survivors of lightning strikes and electrical shocks have lessons for us.Key coping mechanisms: salt packetssaunamassagegroup therapymindset shiftThrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to reduce your psychological pain, regain your purpose and forge your own path, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey.If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are people who want to help:In the US: Crisis Text Line: Text CRISIS to 741741 for free, confidential crisis counseling. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or 988The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386Outside the US:International Association for Suicide Prevention lists a number of suicide hotlines by country. Click here to find them.Gambling Addiction: 1-800-GAMBLER

    Inside Bipolar
    Trusting AI with Your Bipolar Care: What You Should Know

    Inside Bipolar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 41:58


    Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how we search for information, make decisions, and even seek mental health support. But can AI therapy safely help people living with bipolar disorder? In this episode, Gabe Howard (who lives with bipolar) and Dr. Nicole Washington explore the potential benefits and risks of using artificial intelligence for bipolar management. They discuss why people may trust AI more than doctors or therapists, what can happen when an AI chatbot validates thoughts that should instead raise a red flag, and whether AI can recognize dangerous symptoms of mania, depression, psychosis, or suicidality. The conversation isn't entirely negative. AI could help reduce clinician burnout, analyze patterns in mental health data, identify potential mood changes, and give people useful ideas for sleep, routines, motivation, and self-care. Listeners will learn: how artificial intelligence can help — and harm — people with bipolar disorder why human mental health care still matters how to use AI safely and protect your mental health So where should people with bipolar disorder draw the line? Gabe and Dr. Nicole discuss the promise, risks, profit motive, and safeguards that are still needed before AI becomes a trusted part of mental health care. Pull Quote: “AI thinks really quick. So every rabbit hole I jump down follows me right along. For mania? It's gas on a fire.” — Gabe Howard, host Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning podcast host, author, and sought-after suicide prevention and mental health speaker, but he wouldn't be any of those things today if he hadn't been committed to a psychiatric hospital in 2003.Gabe also hosts Healthline's Inside Mental Health podcast has appeared in numerous publications, including Bipolar magazine, WebMD, Newsweek, and the Stanford Online Medical Journal. He has appeared on all four major TV networks, ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX. Among his many awards, he is the recipient of Mental Health America's Norman Guitry Award, received two Webby Honoree acknowledgements, and received an official resolution from the Governor of Ohio naming him an “Everyday Hero.” Gabe wrote the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are available directly from the author with free swag included! To learn more about Gabe, or to book him for your next event, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Our host, Dr. Nicole Washington, is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she attended Southern University and A&M College. After receiving her BS degree, she moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma to enroll in the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a residency in psychiatry at the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa. Since completing her residency training, Dr. Nicole has spent most of her career caring for and being an advocate for those who are not typically consumers of mental health services, namely underserved communities, those with severe mental health conditions, and high performing professionals. Through her private practice, podcast, speaking, and writing, she seeks to provide education to decrease the stigma associated with psychiatric conditions. Find out more at DrNicolePsych.com.

    MPR News with Angela Davis
    One year after Annunciation: Healing and the push to prevent gun violence

    MPR News with Angela Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 45:45


    Thursday will mark one year since the shooting at Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis when a shooter opened fire during a back-to-school Mass. One hundred and sixteen bullets shattered windows of the building in less than two minutes. Two children, 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski, were killed. Twenty-eight other people were injured.On Monday, MPR News host Angela Davis talked with two parents of children who attend the school about how they plan to remember Aug. 27, 2025. “It's feeling really heavy,” said Brittany Haeg, whose first-grade son was shot last August and spent several days in intensive care. “We have three kids, and they're all very different ages and stages, and they feel very different about how they want to spend the day. And so, I think our day is about contingencies and contingencies for our contingencies. So we have a loose plan and a lot of adults, and we have staffed our house with friendly faces who are going to hang out there, so that we can sort of touch in and touch out throughout the day.” Haeg co-chairs the Annunciation Light Alliance, a nonprofit founded by parents to build safer communities for children, with Kristen Neville, who founded the organization. Neville is in a blended family with five children who attend Annunciation Catholic School. Like Haeg, she plans to lean into how her children are feeling. She also said she hopes to spend time with other Annunciation families.“I think our hope is to be able to spend time together with other Annunciation families. It's a comfort, and I think it's also a part of the healing journey that we have. I have a really strong sense of desire to want to give back to the community on that day, which is very much associated with what Annunciation is asking, right? People come and they ask us, ‘What can we do on this day? What are you doing?' It's a day really focused on remembrance, but it's also focused on moving your feet and on prayer. And so, I will be doing that, kind of working in the community. There's a really beautiful event that's been planned at Pearl Park by some of our representatives, and so I'll be there packing some kits for youth that experience homelessness right now.” Annunciation families push for laws to protect kids While reflecting on the last year, Haeg and Neville also talked about continuing their advocacy for changes that keep kids safe. During the legislative session earlier this year, the Annunciation Light Alliance took a nonpartisan stance and sought a layered approach to preventing gun violence with hopes of gaining support from both sides of the aisle. Parents backed a ban on assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines, as well as more mental health support funding, funding for school safety programs and safeguards for children online. The Minnesota Senate, with its slight DFL majority, passed a comprehensive package with firearm restrictions and school safety provisions in early May. However, the state House — split 67-67 between parties — did not bring the bill to the floor for a vote. Companion bills also failed to make it out of committee. State lawmakers passed two laws the Annunciation Light Alliance says will help. One adds guardrails around social media accounts for Minnesota minors. Another requires schools to set up anonymous threat reporting systems, which allow people to report tips about potential threats and help with intervention. “I think the legislative session was disappointing for some people in terms of what got passed and that the gun violence — some of those efforts didn't get passed,” said Jillian Peterson, executive director of the Violence Prevention Project Research Center at Hamline University. Peterson said it has been “inspiring” to be part of the Governor's Statewide Safety Council, which Gov. Tim Walz established in December after the shooting to examine and reduce gun violence. Haeg and Neville are also on the council. “It's commissioners from all different state agencies, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the sheriffs, the chief of police, and it's getting all these people from different perspectives into a room once a month for like a three or four hour conversation about how complicated this is, about the root causes, about mental health and gun access and radicalization and social media, with the goal of putting together a really comprehensive package of recommendations for the legislature,” Peterson said. Peterson is hopeful that the connections forged on the council will encourage change. How to honor and help Peterson, who has studied mass shootings for years, said what stands out to her about Annunciation is that people are not focusing on the shooter. Instead, they're focusing on finding solutions to help children.“I think to take a tragedy like this and spin it into something incredibly positive about protecting children and about, ‘How do we do a better job of this? How do we hold each other up? How do we take care of each other?' To me, that's a remarkable conversation to come out of something this horrific.” As we approach Aug. 27, 2026, Haeg and Neville said they are often asked what people can do to help. “Sometimes I say just spending time with your own children and being able to be present and a part of their life, so that you can be able to help them continue to grow,” Neville said. “And nurture their environment that they're in when they go to school and are good stewards of the community and really express and represent those values that then can be presented and lived. That I think is something that is really helpful. I also think there is the element of just being engaged within your community on a broader basis, finding opportunities to take action if it's something that you feel called to.” Haeg added, “Have these conversations in your communities before tragedy strikes. Have it before your Aug. 27.” Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.    

    HealthCetera
    Mental Health Policy in New York

    HealthCetera

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 27:13


    Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash Mental health problems have worsened in the United States, worsening since the COVID pandemic. It's particularly a problem among young people, as they appear to be experiencing higher rates of anxiety and depression, among other problems. It's crucial for local communities to examine how to promote mental health and how to ensure that people with mental health problems are about to get the help they need. But local communities often lack the resources to ensure that they have robust mental health services. They depend upon funding from the federal government and they depend upon their state for both funding and policies that can support community efforts on mental health. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a nonprofit organization that provides advocacy, education, and other support for people affected by mental illness. HealthCetera producer and host, Diana Mason, RN, talked with James Norton, the Government & Community Affairs Manager for NAMI New York State about what happened, or didn't happen, around mental health issues in the NYS legislative session that ended on June 6th. This interview first aired on HealthCetera in the Catskills on July 22, 2026, on WIOX Radio. The post Mental Health Policy in New York appeared first on HealthCetera.

    Eyes on the Right Podcast
    Mental Illness or Something More? The Lindsay Clancy Case & the Battle for the Mind

    Eyes on the Right Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 51:06


    What if the diagnosis doesn't tell the whole story?The Lindsay Clancy case raises difficult questions about mental health, postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis, bipolar disorder, hallucinations, medication, and the human mind.So what are we supposed to make of this?We've become very comfortable explaining depression, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis and other mental health conditions through a purely medical lens, but as Christians, should we be willing to ask whether there can sometimes be a spiritual dimension to what is happening in a person's mind?In this episode, we explore:• The Lindsay Clancy case and the conflicting psychiatric testimony• Postpartum depression vs. postpartum psychosis• How modern mental health diagnoses define depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis and other conditions• What the Bible says about the mind, torment, deception and oppression• Whether some experiences commonly labeled as mental illness can have a spiritual component• The connection between thoughts, hallucinations, influence and the unseen realm• Psychiatric medications and whether altering the brain can create vulnerabilities that deserve spiritual discernment• Why Christians need discernment without automatically labeling every mental health struggle as demonic• How we can approach mental health through the lens of the body, mind and spirit• And ultimately, where we find hope when the mind becomes a battleground-------------------------*Amy is a Christian counselor - book an appointment:https://www.biblicalguidancecounseling.com/appointmentsAmy's online Bible studies:https://rumble.com/c/BibleStudywithEyesontheright?e9s=src_v1_cmdInstagram: @eyesontherightpodcast@eyesontheright

    The Mental Breakdown
    Adolescent Angst is Not a Mental Illness

    The Mental Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 32:23


    Welcome to The Mental Breakdown and Psychreg Podcast! Today, Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall discuss concerns related to adolescents who turn common teenage challenges into mental health crises. You can now follow Dr. Marshall on twitter, as well! Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall are happy to announce the release of their new parenting e-book, Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child Part 2: Attention. You can get your copy from Amazon here. We hope that you will join us each morning so that we can help you make your day the best it can be! See you tomorrow. Visit Psychreg for blog posts covering a variety of topics within the fields of mental health and psychology. The Parenting Your ADHD Child course is now on YouTube! Check it out at the Paedeia YouTube Channel. The Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Health Child Part 1: Behavior Management is now available on kindle! Get your copy today! The Elimination Diet Manual is now available on kindle and nook! Get your copy today! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube Channels, Paedeia and The Mental Breakdown. Please leave us a review on iTunes so that others might find our podcast and join in on the conversation!

    Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux
    6490 Too Many Girlie Therapists! X/Twitter Livestream

    Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2026 135:21


    Philosopher Stefan Molyneux takes on idea of female evil, showing how women's real power runs through kids, childcare and culture rather than open force. He looks at the hard numbers on child harm, the Lindsay Clancy case, a caller's trauma and anger, and why real discipline means fixing the damage instead of just validating feelings.Sources: https://fdrurl.com/female-evilJOIN ME IN NASHVILLE SEPTEMBER 12! https://wordwardebate.com/Use code STEFAN for 10% off!GET FREEDOMAIN MERCH! https://shop.freedomain.com/SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxFollow me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@freedomain1GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/FREEDOMAIN2026

    Vitality Radio Podcast with Jared St. Clair
    #668: When the Treatment Becomes the Disease: A System in Crisis

    Vitality Radio Podcast with Jared St. Clair

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2026 59:32


    On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared explores a heartbreaking and highly publicized case involving postpartum mental health struggles, multiple psychiatric prescriptions, and the devastating consequences that followed. Using publicly documented court records and prescription timelines, he examines the challenges of polypharmacy, fragmented care, and the importance of patients actively participating in their own health decisions. Jared also discusses research surrounding mental health, the gut-brain connection, nutrient status, methylation, and other foundational factors that may influence emotional well-being. Drawing from his wife Jen's personal journey, he shares a message of hope and resilience for those facing anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges. This episode encourages listeners to ask questions, seek understanding, and explore a more comprehensive approach to supporting both body and mind.Additional Information:#264: Emotional Vitality: Jen's Story Part 1 - From Addiction and Mental Illness to Vitality#423: Emotional Vitality: Jen's Story Part 2 - Rebalancing Mind and Body Through Supplementation#438: Emotional Vitality: Jen's Story Part 3 - Weaning Off of Pharma#457: Emotional Vitality: Jen's Story Part 4 - How Changing Your Mindset Can Change Your Life #505: Emotional Vitality: Jen's Story Part 5 - The Impact of Diet on Mental Health and Physical Pain#601: Folate vs. Folic Acid and the Importance of B12 and B6 as the Methylation TeamVisit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow @vitalitynutritionbountiful and @vitalityradio on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

    Ctrl-Alt-Speech
    School of Hard Blocks

    Ctrl-Alt-Speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 42:12 Transcription Available


    Become a Ctrl-Alt-Speech supporter to get extended episodes of the podcast plus the chance to submit stories for us to cover.In this week's roundup of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike is joined by Chris Messina, inventor of the #hashtag in social media, who has worked on internet and social media efforts for decades. Together they discuss:Oakland Unified Announces New Cell Phone Policy Now in Effect; Policy is Based on New State Law Requiring Cell Phone-Free School Days (Oakland Unified School District)In conversation with Jonathan Haidt, author of ‘The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness' (Left to Their Own Devices)French court blocks social media ban for under 15s (Politico)Whistleblower Arturo Béjar leads testimony in landmark trial against Meta (NPR)Discord halts livestreams in Brazil after watchdog cites child safety failures (ABC News)And in the extended episode for Patreon supporters, they cover:AI Companion Legislation in the United States (Journal of Sports & Entertainment Law)In China, treatment for mental-health problems is a luxury (The Economist)I Don't Trust A.I. But I Told it Everything (NY Times)Our fun links this week include Berd, the open source anthropomorphic agent management tool from Jack Dorsey and Block, and Dopamine Shop, Fake Eats, and other places to shop without shopping.If you're already a Patreon supporter, you can get the extended episode on Patreon.Ctrl-Alt-Speech is the podcast where we make sense of the major debates shaping online speech, platform power, content moderation and the future of the internet. It's co-hosted by Mike Masnick (Techdirt) and Ben Whitelaw (Everything in Moderation).

    Bitch Talk
    Porcelain Rage: A Manifesto for the Gen Z Woman Author Simone O. Elias

    Bitch Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 33:56


    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, these middle aged bitches get Gen Z AF! Porcelain Rage: A Manifesto for the Gen Z Woman, is a punk rock manifesto on culture, how it is killing us, and what we can do to survive. We are joined by author Simone O. Elias to discuss her choice to make the book free and accessible, how rage can be used to create change, problematic women in podcasting (spoiler: fuck Call Her Daddy!!), and generally bond as badass, rebel bitches. This is a fun one, enjoy!Read Porcelain Rage: A Manifesto for the Gen Z Woman HERE!Follow author Simone O. Elias on IGSupport the showThanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have won Best of the Bay Best Podcast in 2022 , 2023 , and 2024 without you!--Fight fascism. Shop small. Use cash. Fuck ice.--Support Bitch Talk here!Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage!Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Threads, and SubstackListen every Monday at 7 am on BFF.FM

    The Jan Broberg Show
    Kelly Sutliff's Story • Finding Safety in Canine Companions

    The Jan Broberg Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 69:56


    [Content Warning]: Discussions of domestic violence, strangulation, prolonged stalking, attempted murder, failures of the legal system. In this episode of Trauma Interrupted, Jan Broberg sits down with psychotherapist and domestic violence survivor Kelly Sutliff, founder of Kelly's Canines: Tails of Courage. Kelly walks through the night her life changed, the stalking that followed, and the gaps she found in a legal system that couldn't keep her safe even with evidence in hand.  She talks candidly about how a friend's offhand suggestion, "get one of those dogs that bite," led her to Stella, her first protection dog, and how that relationship became the foundation of her own healing. Kelly now trains and places protection dogs with survivors of domestic violence through her nonprofit, giving other survivors the same sense of safety that helped her rebuild her life.  Jan and Kelly talk about what it means to find justice outside a courtroom, the emotional cost of speaking out publicly (including Kelly's experience on the true-crime series Toxic), and why healing has to start with safety before anything else is possible. Kelly also shares grounded, practical advice for anyone who feels stuck in a difficult relationship or trapped by their own past.  Where To Find Kelly: Kelly's K9s: Tails of CourageToxic: Sleeping with a Stranger Kelly's Insta: @real_talk_with_kellyKelly's K9s Insta: @kellys_k9s_tailsofcourageIf you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or suicidal ideation, please access the resources below:National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988National Sexual Assault Hotline  (RAINN) : 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)National Alliance for Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264  

    Inside Mental Health: A Psych Central Podcast
    Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

    Inside Mental Health: A Psych Central Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 21:49


    Everyone worries. Bills. Family. Health. Work. The future. Anxiety is a normal part of being human—but when does ordinary worry become something more? Something that needs professional intervention? More specifically, when does “everyday anxiety” become Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)? In this episode, host Gabe Howard sits down with ADAA member expert Ben Eckstein, LCSW, therapist, anxiety specialist, and author of “Worrying Is Optional,” to explain how clinicians distinguish everyday stress from a diagnosable anxiety disorder. You'll learn why worrying isn't the same as problem-solving, why avoiding anxiety often makes it worse, and how evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy help people reclaim their lives.  Listeners Will Learn The physical symptoms that commonly accompany chronic anxiety Why avoidance can make anxiety stronger over time The role of medications like SSRIs and benzodiazepines in treating anxiety disorders Why worry can feel productive — even though it hardly ever is Whether you've been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, wonder if your anxiety has crossed the line from normal to clinical, or want to better understand someone you care about, this conversation offers practical insights, expert guidance, and hope. We would like to thank Otsuka for providing educational support for this episode. Our guest, Ben Eckstein, LCSW, is the owner and director of Bull City Anxiety & OCD Treatment Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.  He's a therapist specializing in the treatment of OCD, Anxiety, and OC-Related Disorders. In addition to his clinical work, Ben is a trainer, speaker, and author of the book, “Worrying is Optional.”  Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe is also the host of the "Inside Bipolar" podcast with Dr. Nicole Washington. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com.

    Inside Schizophrenia
    Top Schizophrenia Myths Debunked

    Inside Schizophrenia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 42:19


    There are many myths that surround people with a schizophrenia diagnosis. Some examples of these myths are that people with schizophrenia have multiple personalities, that those with schizophrenia are dangerous and need to be hospitalized permanently, or that schizophrenia is caused by childhood abuse. None of these are true. Schizophrenia spectrum disorder is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. Dispelling these myths is crucial for reducing stigma. Host Rachel Star Withers, a diagnosed schizophrenic, and co-host Gabe Howard break down the common myths surrounding schizophrenia and how to respond when you hear them, in this episode of Inside Schizophrenia.  Guest Kit Wallis, who goes by SchizoKitzo, joins later in the show. She is a content creator who advocates for schizoaffective and bipolar disorders. Kit was diagnosed with the bipolar type of schizoaffective disorder in late 2020, but has been managing symptoms since she was in middle school. The mission of SchizoKitzo is to raise awareness of schizoaffective disorder and all of its aspects, from the mood side to the psychotic side. Guest Bio: Kit Wallis, who goes by SchizoKitzo, is a content creator who advocates for schizoaffective and bipolar disorders. She uses long-form videos on her YouTube channel and short-form content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Her content centers around her personal experience with schizoaffective disorder and often includes deep dives into research topics regarding mental health. Kit was diagnosed with the bipolar type of schizoaffective disorder in late 2020 and has struggled with symptoms since she was in middle school. Schizoaffective disorder is a mental health condition where someone experiences symptoms of schizophrenia–such as delusions and hallucinations–but also symptoms of a mood disorder–either major depression or, in Kit's case, bipolar. The mission of SchizoKitzo is to raise awareness of schizoaffective disorder and all of its aspects, from the mood side to the psychotic side. Kit works to bridge the gap between life and science so she can help break the stigma around mental health. Our host, Rachel Star Withers, (Link: www.rachelstarlive.com) is an entertainer, international speaker, video producer, and schizophrenic. She has appeared on MTV's Ridiculousness, TruTV, NBC's America's Got Talent, Marvel's Black Panther, TUBI's #shockfight, Goliath: Playing with Reality, and is the host of the HealthLine podcast “Inside Schizophrenia”. She grew up seeing monsters, hearing people in the walls, and having intense urges to hurt herself. Rachel creates videos documenting her schizophrenia, ways to manage, and letting others like her know they are not alone and can still live an amazing life. She has created a kid's mental health comic line, The Adventures of ____. (Learn more at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Fearless-Unstoppable-Light-Ambitious/dp/B0FHWK4ZHS ) Fun Fact: She has wrestled alligators. Our cohost, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. He also hosts the twice Webby honored podcast, Inside Bipolar, with Dr. Nicole Washington. To learn more about Gabe, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pushing Up Lilies
    The Lindsay Clancy Trial: Psychosis, Premeditation, or Both?

    Pushing Up Lilies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 37:07


    Last week, I took you through the devastating events of January 24, 2023, the night Lindsay Clancy's three young children, Cora, Dawson, and Callan, were fatally harmed inside their family home in Duxbury, Massachusetts. This week, we move from the home to the courtroom. In The Lindsay Clancy Trial: Psychosis, Premeditation, or Both?, I take a closer look at one of the most complicated questions surrounding this case: What was happening in Lindsay Clancy's mind when her children died? Lindsay's mental health before the deaths has become a critical part of understanding the case. Her treatment, medications, reported symptoms, and concerns surrounding postpartum mental illness raise difficult questions about postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis, and about how severe psychiatric illness affects criminal responsibility. But there is another side to this case. The circumstances surrounding that night also raise questions about planning and awareness. Lindsay's husband, Patrick, left the home to run errands. During the relatively short period he was gone, the lives of all three children were changed forever. So how does the legal system distinguish between an intentional, premeditated act and an act committed by someone experiencing profound psychosis? Can a person appear organized or purposeful while simultaneously experiencing a severe break from reality? And where does mental illness end and legal responsibility begin? As a nurse and former forensic death investigator, I'm particularly interested in the intersection between the medical evidence and the investigative evidence. A case like this cannot be understood through one piece of information alone. We have to look at the timeline, behavior, medical and psychiatric history, physical evidence, statements, expert opinions, and what investigators were able to establish. We also have to remember why this trial is happening. Three young children lost their lives. Whatever conclusions are ultimately reached about Lindsay's mental state and criminal responsibility, Cora, Dawson, and Callan remain at the center of this case. In this episode, I explore the competing questions surrounding the Lindsay Clancy trial and the challenge of evaluating a case in which mental illness and evidence of apparent planning may exist alongside one another. Was this postpartum psychosis? Was it premeditation? Or is the truth more complicated than either explanation alone? Join me for Part Two of the Lindsay Clancy case on Pushing Up Lilies: The Lindsay Clancy Trial: Psychosis, Premeditation, or Both?

    Tamera's Podcast
    192 | Having Faith to Trust God with the Outcome; Mental Illness Does Not Win

    Tamera's Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 21:01 Transcription Available


    Send us Fan MailYou can pray, plan, and do everything “right” and still have no idea how the story will turn out even though you have FAITH. That unknown can trigger anxiety, deepen depression, and make you feel stuck at the starting line. I talk through what it really looks like to move forward anyway, not with blind optimism, but with steady faith and one next step. You can overcome stress by building your FAITH and really choosing to manage your mental illness.We lean on Scripture like Proverbs 3:5-6 and Psalm 37:4-5 to draw a clear line between simply following your heart and surrendering your heart to God so He can direct your path. When visibility is low, the goal is not to map the whole journey. The goal is to stay connected to God, release the need to control the outcome, and keep putting one foot in front of the other, even if the step is tiny.I also share three practical takeaways for anyone navigating a stormy season or managing depression: do not make a permanent decision in a temporary storm, stay the course even when you cannot see progress, and remember that storms subside but what God builds in you remains. We talk about why feelings are not always facts, why rest is different from quitting, and how small wins build momentum when your strength feels limited.If you need encouragement that meets you in the middle, press play, take notes, and choose your next step today. Subscribe for more faith based support, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick Apple Podcasts review so more people can find the show.Support the showGET COURSE NOWhttps://www.pensight.com/x/14DaystoManageDepression

    Before You Kill Yourself
    The Odyssey: What Odysseus can teach us about suicide prevention

    Before You Kill Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 20:43


    What if feeling trapped isn't about having a bad life—but about having a life that leaves no room for you? Using Odysseus and The Odyssey, I explore the idea that sometimes we can have love, security, success, and comfort while still feeling profoundly disconnected from ourselves.Why Odysseus rejects Calypso's version of paradiseHow your greatest strengths can become sources of sufferingThe difference between wanting your life to end and wanting your current life to changeWhy boredom, burnout, and entrapment can be signs of lost agencyHow asking “Where do I get to be myself?” can become a first step toward finding a way forwardThrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to reduce your psychological pain, regain your purpose and forge your own path, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey.If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are people who want to help:In the US: Crisis Text Line: Text CRISIS to 741741 for free, confidential crisis counseling. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or 988The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386Outside the US:International Association for Suicide Prevention lists a number of suicide hotlines by country. Click here to find them.Gambling Addiction: 1-800-GAMBLER

    Metabolic Mind
    First Keto RCT for Serious Mental Illness: Hear from the Study Authors

    Metabolic Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 28:24


    Can ketogenic therapy improve symptoms, cognition, and metabolic health in people living with serious mental illness?In this episode of Metabolic Mind, Dr. Bret Scher speaks with Dr. Judy Ford, Juliette Kyner (previously Juliette Ward), and Dr. Shebani Sethi about the first-ever randomized controlled trial of a ketogenic diet intervention in individuals living with schizophrenia spectrum disorder or bipolar I disorder with psychotic features.The conversation explores what made this trial possible, from prepared meals and coaching to the structured support that helped participants stay engaged. It also highlights encouraging four-month findings across metabolic health, cognition, depressive symptoms, and both positive and negative psychiatric symptoms.They discuss:Why this trial is an important step for metabolic psychiatryHow participants adhered to a ketogenic diet with structured supportWhat changed in metabolic health markers like BMI, A1C, and HOMA-IRWhy cognitive improvements were especially meaningfulHow positive symptoms, negative symptoms, and depressive symptoms changed over timeWhat family members noticed as participants re-engaged with daily lifeWhy future studies may need to be longer, larger, and more mechanisticThis trial marks an important step for metabolic psychiatry and points to the need for larger, longer, fully controlled studies that can better clarify how ketogenic interventions may affect metabolic, cognitive, and psychiatric outcomes.

    Phoenix and Flame Podcast
    Why Comedy Might Be the Best Medicine For Mental Health

    Phoenix and Flame Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 41:19


    First aired August 16, 2026 For over a decade, Dave Mowry couldn't get out of bed, couldn't shower, and couldn't walk to his own mailbox without waiting until dark so a neighbor wouldn't catch the look in his eyes. In 1994, a psychotic break sent the successful businessman and family man into a depression so deep it cost him his house, his career, and 14 years he calls his "lost years." He slept in his clothes for months at a time. At parties, he'd stand against the wall and pray no one came over to talk to him. Then, at his wife's urging, he walked into a stand-up comedy class for people living with mental illness, and by the second session, something shifted: he started looking for the joke inside the pain. Dave is now a bestselling author, a blogger with over a million reads, a peer support specialist, and, in his own words, "a comic who shatters stigma one joke at a time." We get into what clinical depression actually feels like from the inside, why his wife is the true hero of his story, how a ten-week comedy class became group therapy in disguise, the gentle suicide joke that helped save a young man's life, and why people in the mental health field need to stop trying to "protect" the very people they're meant to be supporting. Watch this episode In this episode Why a 1994 psychotic break sent a successful businessman into 14 "lost years" of homelessness and depression What clinical depression actually feels like: the showers he couldn't take, the mailbox trips timed for after dark, and the panic attacks that came out of nowhere Why "just do something small," like sitting in a different chair, was enough to keep Dave from getting stuck in hopelessness What family members need to understand about mental illness, and how Dave's wife became "the hero of his story" How a NAMI stand-up comedy class turned Dave's pain into laugh-out-loud jokes, and eventually a sold-out show at Helium Comedy Club Dave's gentle suicide joke, why it works, and the night it helped save a young man's life Why people in the helping professions need to stop trying to "save" people with mental illness and start supporting them instead Timestamps (00:01) Welcome and guest intro: meet comic and mental health advocate Dave Mowry (01:16) The 1994 psychotic break, and the 14 "lost years" that followed (03:56) What clinical depression actually feels like: showers, blending into the wall, panic attacks (07:10) The exhausting weight of "just getting out of bed" (08:41) Don't get stuck: the small, deliberate choices that kept hope alive (10:15) What family members need to understand: it's not a moral failing (11:26) Dave's wife, the true hero of his story (14:34) Finding NAMI's stand-up comedy class, and the moment humor clicked (17:59) Selling out Helium Comedy Club, and becoming "a thing" (19:51) Blogging, "OMG, that's me," and shattering stigma one joke at a time (25:32) Teaching comedy: the setup, the punchline, and getting students to open up (26:10) Dave's gentle suicide joke, and the night it helped save a life (32:42) Boundaries, mania, and giving himself permission to say no (37:25) Where to find Dave, his books, and how to reach him About Dave Mowry Dave Mowry is a bestselling author, blogger, and stand-up comic who shatters stigma one joke at a time. After a 1994 psychotic break led to 14 "lost years" of severe depression, homelessness, and hospitalization, Dave found his way back through NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and a stand-up comedy class for people living with mental illness. He went on to sell out Portland's Helium Comedy Club, teach comedy classes to people living with mental illness, and become a peer support specialist. He's the author of OMG, That's Me! and Healing with Humor, and his blog for bphope.com has been read over a million times. Learn more and get in touch at Dave's website, or reach him directly at davemowry2@gmail.com. Favorite quotes "It's not a moral failing. It's a medical condition." —Dave Mowry "Afterwards, I called my wife for help. She said, 'There are more pills under the sink.'" —Dave Mowry, on the gentle suicide joke that's helped save lives "We don't need to be saved. Support us and all that, but don't try to save us. We don't need it." —Dave Mowry Resources mentioned Dave's website: home to his books and a contact form OMG, That's Me!: Dave's bestselling book on what it's really like to live with a mental illness, available on Amazon and Kindle Healing with Humor: Dave's newest book, telling the story of six comedy-class students and their transformation NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): the organization that connected Dave to the comedy class that changed his life Helium Comedy Club (Portland): where Dave's class sold out a 185-seat show Subscribe & connect If this episode gave you something to sit with,

    RENDERING UNCONSCIOUS PODCAST
    RU417: CHRISHAUNA DISHEL ON THE MENTAL ILLNESS OF PATRIARCHY & RACISM, EMBRACING THE DARKNESS, RE-WILDING & BREAKING THE MATRIX

    RENDERING UNCONSCIOUS PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 7:25


    Watch the full episode here: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru417-chrishauna-dishel-on-the-mental Rendering Unconscious is now at Substack: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com RU417: CHRISHAUNA DISHEL ON THE MENTAL ILLNESS OF PATRIARCHY & RACISM, EMBRACING THE DARKNESS, RE-WILDING & BREAKING THE MATRIX Rendering Unconscious welcomes Chrishauna DiShel to the podcast! Rendering Unconscious episode 417. On this episode, Chrishauna and I dish about presenting in our dear friend Katelan Foisy's recent course “Break the Frame.” Chrishauna discusses her work as a multimedia artist and love embodiment coach, sharing her journey as an intuitive and magician. She delves into the challenges of societal expectations, including the mental illness of patriarchy and racism, and highlights the importance of embracing one's darkness and authenticity in order to re-wild and break the matrix. We also touch upon the intersection of psychoanalysis, magic, and art, and the need for curiosity, exploration, and open-mindedness. Chrishauna is a multi-media artist based in Paris. Follow her on Instagram at CarbonBloc: https://www.instagram.com/carbonbloc/ LoveEmbodiedCoaching at Instagram & TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/loveembodiedcoaching/ Check out her music at Spotify/Apple Music/Deezer (all streaming platforms) CarbonBloc. You may find your favorite Rendering Unconscious Podcast episodes and guests here: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/episodes RU Center news & updates: Our next event is Saturday, August 15th, with the next installment of An Introduction to Psychoanalysis. On Jean Laplanche, queer theory, Heinz Kohut, Self Psychology, Transpersonal Psychology, Abraham Maslow and Stanislav Grof, as well as Israel Regardie, an interesting character at the crossroads of 20th-century psychoanalysis and occultism. https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/an-intro-to-psychoanalysis-continues-c7e Rendering Unconscious is also a book: Rendering Unconscious: Psychoanalytic Perspectives, Politics & Poetry vols 1:1 & 1:2 (Trapart Books, 2024): https://amzn.to/4sOqSEu Thank you for being a paid subscriber to Rendering Unconscious Podcast. It makes my work possible. If you are so far a free subscriber, thanks to you too. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to gain access to all the material on the site, including new, future, and archival podcast episodes. It's so important to maintain independent spaces free from censorship and corporate influence. If you are interested in pursuing psychoanalytic treatment or supervision with me, please feel free to contact me directly: www.drvanessasinclair.net/contact/ As always, huge thanks to Carl Abrahamsson for providing the intro and outro music for Rendering Unconscious Podcast. https://linktr.ee/CarlAbrahamsson https://thefenriswolf.substack.com https://anartapart.substack.com The song at the end of this episode is "Keep Movin' On" by CarbonBloc and Dyem Sighta. Available at Spotify and other streaming services. Links to everything can be found at: https://linktr.ee/renderingunconscious Enjoy! Thank You.

    Inside Mental Health: A Psych Central Podcast
    What ‘The Pitt' Gets Right About Caregiver Burnout

    Inside Mental Health: A Psych Central Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 25:38


    Millions of people care for loved ones every day — but who takes care of the caregiver? In this episode, Host Gabe Howard sits down with actress Cathryn Dylan Ortiz, whose powerful portrayal of Brenda in HBO Max's hit medical drama “The Pitt” sparked widespread conversations about caregiver burnout, anxiety, depression, and the invisible mental health struggles that often go unnoticed. Cathryn shares how she prepared for one of the show's most emotionally impactful storylines by combining extensive research with her own lived experience. Together, she and Gabe explore why mental illness and mental health issues often hide behind a calm exterior and how caregivers frequently ignore their own emotional needs. Listeners will learn: why caregiver burnout is a serious mental health issue — not just stress what HBO Max's “The Pitt” gets right about portraying mental health without stereotypes how simply asking "How are you doing?" can make a meaningful difference why caregivers often feel guilty asking for help themselves Whether you're caring for a parent, spouse, child, friend, or simply trying to better understand someone who is, this episode offers compassionate insights into caregiver burnout, emotional overload, and the importance of recognizing that caregivers deserve support, too. Our guest, Cathryn Dylan Ortiz, is an actress and graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's School of Drama, where she earned her BFA in Acting. She is best known for her recurring role as Brenda Azurmendi on HBO Max's acclaimed medical drama The Pitt, as well as appearances on Marshals, Grey's Anatomy, Law & Order: SVU, The Rookie, Chicago Justice, and Ray Donovan. Her portrayal of Brenda - a mother whose son's medical emergency reveals her own silent mental health crisis - sparked widespread conversations among viewers of the HBO MAX series about caregiver burnout, dissociation, and the hidden emotional toll of caregiving. Following the response to the storyline, Cathryn has used her platform to engage in conversations surrounding mental health awareness, caregiver support, and the power of storytelling to help people feel seen. Beyond acting, Cathryn is passionate about epilepsy advocacy, mental health advocacy, and animal welfare. She is involved with the Epilepsy Foundation Los Angeles and is committed to helping bridge the gap between storytelling, education, and meaningful public conversation. Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe is also the host of the "Inside Bipolar" podcast with Dr. Nicole Washington. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com.