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English
United States
17 episodes
since Sept. 8, 2021
episodic

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When Meyli was on a business trip in Kenya in 2019, she was caught in a terrorist attack that forever changed her life. Although she returned home safely, as a result of her experience, Meyli suffered from severe PTSD. She tells us how she spent a small fortune to receive the care she needed and wh…

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Bahjat used to feel like he belonged on the sidelines, preferring to channel his feelings into his music. But today he is motivated by sharing his music and journey with others. He tells us how he fled a war and overcame tremendous personal obstacles in order to become a successful performing artis…
When Brianna was younger, it was hard to tell if what she was experiencing was just normal teenage angst or if something bigger was going on, but today she understands that mental health issues can take various forms. Brianna tells us how she works to combat stigma through education, why she carrie…

Episode 13: Josh

Josh was only six years old in 1999 when a gunman walked into his summer camp and his life changed forever. He tells how the trauma impacted his entire childhood and how he was able to step out from under its shadow. Although the information covered in this podcast is weighty and deep, it is meant …
In this special episode, Andrea talks with Dr. Jason Shiffman of the Camden Center about the state of mental health care, what is changing, the use of psychedelics and the problem of access.  Link to the Camden centerAlthough the information covered in this podcast is weighty and deep, it is meant …

Episode 11: Sophie

Sophie is a poet, an advocate and a change-maker. But just a few years ago she was suffering with an eating disorder, which made it impossible to function, or even know herself. She tells us how she finally was able to get the right treatment. And how through this work and diving into her creative …
Randy works a typical job. He has a house, a kid and a wife. But his path to this “regular”  lifestyle was far from peaceful. Randy tells us how living with an eating disorder and undiagnosed bipolar pushed him to the edge. He explains why he decided not to pursue an artistic career, how he is able…

Episode 09: Kate

When their therapist suggested electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) Kate was desperate to treat their depression, but the idea of this kind of treatment was really scary. Despite initial skepticism, they decided to try it. Today, Kate’s tattoo is a testament to ECT and how powerful and helpful this trea…
Grace Rose has been living with Cystic Fibrosis since the day she was born. Cystic Fibrosis is a chronic disease that can affect the digestive system, cause lung infections and limits her ability to breathe. It of course affects her physically, but it also affects her mental health. She explains ho…

Episode 07: Jesse

Jesse had daily panic attacks for 10 years and was high most days from the time he was 13 til the age of 23. But eventually he realized that creativity is his higher power and found a healthier way forward. Jesse tells us how he manages his panic attacks now, the effect of sobriety on his creativit…
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