For many people, religion is a source of comfort — but what happens when it becomes a source of fear, shame, or lifelong anxiety? In this episode, author Cassandra Brandt shares her deeply personal journey through religious indoctrination, purity culture, and the hidden mental health consequences that followed her into adulthood.Cassandra unpacks the emotion ... Show More
Dec 18
Early Indicators of Schizophrenia
Most people imagine schizophrenia beginning with dramatic hallucinations or sudden breaks from reality—but the truth is far more subtle, far more complicated, and far easier to miss. In this special featured episode from Inside Schizophrenia, host Rachel Star Withers, who lives o ... Show More
42m 2s
Dec 11
Inside Schizophrenia: What Hallucinations Really Feel Like
Hallucinations are the most recognized—and most misunderstood—symptom of schizophrenia. Movies depict them as dramatic, terrifying commands or cinematic visions, but the lived reality is far more complex. In this episode we unravel what hallucinations actually are, why they happe ... Show More
57m 49s
Sep 2021
#60 - On Sexual Abuse (Part I)
<p>*TRIGGER WARNING: Episode discusses themes of sexual abuse, assault and rape*<br/><br/>This is part I of a 2-episode series on the topic of sexual abuse, assault and rape.<br/><br/>In this episode, we tackle some relevant definitions and statistics, discuss some reasons why su ... Show More
1h 28m
Mar 2025
3 Dark Ways Trauma Can Manifest In ADHD Women | Ella McCrystal
How can you tell the difference between ADHD and trauma? Ella McCrystal reveals the subtle differences between the two, and how you can spot them at a young age. Ella McCrystal is a fully trained and accredited Psychotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, EMDR CERT and Business Coac ... Show More
1h 29m