Everyone complains about work. Having to go to work every day, working too much- working can be challenging for many reasons. Today's episode focuses on working while having schizophrenia.
Host Rachel Star Withers, a diagnosed schizophrenic, and co-host Gabe Howard share antidotes from their own work lives and speak with fellow schizophrenic Michelle Hamme ... Show More
Jul 15
Crisis in Schizophrenia: What to Do First
The intersection of schizophrenia and an acute mental health crisis typically involves a profound, overwhelming disruption of cognitive processing, emotional stability, and grasp on reality. During these periods, symptoms of the disorder such as hallucinations or delusions freque ... Show More
50m 1s
Jun 24
Bonus: Avoiding Caregiver Burnout: Supporting a Mentally Ill Loved One
Sometimes, you are so consumed by caring for a loved one with a serious mental illness, like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, that taking a moment for yourself feels like a betrayal. In this episode, host Gabe Howard and Dr. C. Alec Pollard reveal the hidden crisis of caregiver ... Show More
22m 59s
Jun 17
Systemic Failures Leading to Tragedy with Schizophrenia
Treating schizophrenia in America is often described as a broken system, not because of a lack of medical knowledge, but due to structural and policy failures. The failures of these systems has created a cycle where individuals often move between homelessness, emergency rooms, an ... Show More
47m 34s
Dec 2019
Mental Health in the Office: Difficult Conversations
How should you approach difficult conversations about mental health with your colleagues and boss? In this episode, host Morra Aarons-Mele speaks with Amy Gallo, author of “HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict,” about when and how to disclose a mental health issue to your company. ... Show More
48m 20s
Feb 2024
What is it Like Having Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental illness that is very misunderstood in our country, and it is time that we fix that! Rebecca sits down with Kody Green, a man with schizophrenia who has become a major advocate for those who are afflicted, and we learned so much! From misconceptions surro ... Show More
1h 8m
Sep 2019
Your Mental Health and Your Work
At a time when we bring so much of ourselves to work, mental health is still something we don’t like talking about at the office. But so many high-achieving people have suffered — or are currently suffering — from anxiety, depression, or other mental and emotional issues. Our gue ... Show More
34m 34s
Nov 2024
How BPD Turns Work into a Stressful Nightmare: Real Stories Revealed!
<p>Ever felt overwhelmed at work? You're not alone! In this episode, Xannie, Georgette, Melanie, André and Raf discuss the challenges of navigating workplace stress when living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).</p>
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Building on our conversation from Wednesday’s episo ... Show More
12m 3s
Sep 2019
Introducing The Anxious Achiever
Now from LinkedIn Presents: a show about mental health in the workplace. We explore the ways anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues affect people at work, for better and for worse. We’ll hear from leaders who have succeeded in spite of their mental health struggles, ... Show More
4m 57s