“How do I talk to my loved one?” It is the most frequent question the show receives. In this episode, host Rachel Star Withers (who lives with schizophrenia) and co-host Gabe Howard dive deep into the nuances of communication, moving away from reactionary "crisis mode" toward intentional, empathetic connection. They explore why validating emotions and feelin ... Show More
Mar 10
Bonus: A Personal Interview with Our Host Who Lives with Schizophrenia
How does a woman with schizophrenia manage life as an entertainer, stuntwoman, and “Inside Schizophrenia” podcast host, all while managing a severe mental illness? In this bonus episode (that originally aired for the “Inside Mental Health” podcast series), Rachel Star Withers sha ... Show More
27m 51s
Feb 18
Expressing Your Schizophrenia Journey
Living with schizophrenia is traumatic — full stop. Hallucinations, delusions, hospitalizations, lost relationships, and stigma can fracture how you see yourself and the world. But how do you process all of that without being labeled dangerous, unstable, or misunderstood? In this ... Show More
49m 16s
Mar 2018
Schizophrenia with Dr. Cummings: Controversies, Brain Science, Crime, History, Exercise, Successful Treatment
In this episode, Dr. Puder addresses the fascinating realm of schizophrenia with Dr. Cummings, a previous guest in the show. Dr. Cummings is a psychiatrist with a wealth of experience from working at Patton State Hospital in California, one of the biggest forensic hospitals in th ... Show More
57m 27s
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
Apr 2024
2.11 Schizophrenia
Dr. Sameer Jauhar, Senior Clinical Lecturer in Affective Disorders and Psychosis at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College, London, and as a Consultant Psychiatrist at Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, introduces us to schizophrenia. Explore core cl ... Show More
42m 54s
Feb 2025
Steven Lesk, "Footprints of Schizophrenia: The Evolutionary Roots of Mental Illness" (Prometheus, 2023)
Of all the mental illnesses, schizophrenia eludes us the most. No matter the strides scientists have made in neurological research nor doctors have made in psychiatric treatment, schizophrenia remains misunderstood, almost complacently mythologized. Without a reason for the illne ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 2023
Commusings: Is Mental Illness a Metabolic Disorder?
Could there be a unifying theory of mental disorder? Could mental illness be a metabolic disorder of the brain? In this episode, I summarize my extensive conversation with Dr. Chris Palmer, author of the new fascinating book, Brain Energy. Commusings are thoughtful essays and sho ... Show More
29m 39s
<p class="p1">In episode 351 I interviewed Dr Robert Hudak. Robert is a psychiatrist, and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the university of Pittsburgh.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">We discuss his therapy story, what is schizophrenia, what is ... Show More
