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Exit Strategies Radio ShowEP 201: Solving the Housing Crisis: Inside the Mobile Home Park Investment Boom with Bobby Wymbs and Arthur VarelaWhat if the key to long-term wealth wasn’t found in skyscrapers or single-family homes—but in overlooked, misunderstood mobile home parks?Mobile home parks (MHPs) are often misunderstood, but for those looking to build real estate portfolios with strong cash flow, tenant stability, and legacy potential, MHPs are one of the most strategic investment plays available today. In this episode, Corwyn sits down with Arthur Varela and Bobby Wymbs from Matthews Real Estate to explore why mobile home parks are recession-resistant, how you can break into the space—even with limited capital—and how this asset class co...2025-07-2824 min
The MHP ShowGetting Real with Chris Rood: MHPs, Mistakes, and Money | EP 87 | Chris RoodIn this episode, we dive into the real truths behind mobile home park investing—from breaking outdated stigmas to navigating unexpected challenges in the field. I share why affordable housing is one of the smartest plays in today's market, what most real estate "gurus" get wrong about building wealth, and why entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone.
We also cover everything from trailer rehab costs and utility strategies to luxury short-term rentals, negotiation skills, and the myths of the 1% rule. Plus, Chris opens up about the best decision he’s ever made.
Key Takeaways:
Mobile h...2025-04-1456 min
The Millionaire Journey PodcastStabilize, Syndicate, Succeed: Garrett Terrell’s Secrets to Scaling MHPsEpisode 63 - Garrett Terrell"I kind of hit a home run on my first deal. And so I thought I knew everything. And I'm like, 'Nah, I just want to keep this lean and mean.' Like, I want to pay this park off and just have one park to deal with and all that stuff. And I don't know if anything necessarily just changed, but I think the more deals that we were looking at, and underwriting, and getting direct to seller on, these were like no brainer opportunities. And I didn't have multiple six figures of...2025-04-0835 min
The 30-Day Mobile Home Park#04 - Phase 1 - Basecamp: From Zero to Your First MHPWelcome to Basecamp. Phase 1 is where your mobile home park journey begins—and where most people stop. In this episode, we dive into the emotional and tactical roller coaster of going from zero to one: From the honeymoon phase of falling in love with the idea of MHPs, to the harsh realities that stop nearly 95% of would-be investors from ever taking action. We explore what it really takes to leave the “clubhouse” of talkers and walk out into the cold to find your first deal. You'll hear stories of doubt, failure, and perseverance—and why...2025-04-0328 min
The MHP ShowBuilding Wealth with Mobile Home Parks | EP 85 | Derek VickersIn this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of mobile home park investing! We’ll cover how much money you really need to buy your first MHP directly from a seller, the keys to effective rent collection, and why park managers and regional managers play a crucial role in your success.
Plus, we’ll explore the benefits of online rent payments, strategies for maintaining your park, and why MHPs are one of the best affordable housing options. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned investor, this episode is packed with insights to help you maximize...2025-03-3136 min
The Millionaire Journey PodcastFrom Investor to Business Owner Mindset: Mario Dattilo’s Blueprint for Real Estate SuccessEpisode 58 – Mario Dattilo “When you recruit people, you have to recruit people that are smarter than you and have more experience than you. And in the beginning, I hired people that didn't for the most part. And if I barely know what I'm doing, how am going to teach somebody? So now I only recruit people who have more experience. It's hard to do, but you got to stretch to kind of find really solid people, and then your company will grow and become much more organized and professional. Entrepreneurs think that they know everything, but reall...2025-03-0437 min
Raise Capital LegallyDiscover the Goldmine of Mobile Home Park Investments🔊 The Raise Capital Legally Podcast: Investing in Mobile Home Parks with Ali Nasir Ali🎙️ Episode Overview:In this episode of The Raise Capital Legally Podcast, we sit down with Ali Nasir Ali, an eighth-generation real estate investor specializing in mobile home parks (MHPs) and permanent resident communities. With a deep passion for affordable housing solutions, Ali has built his business by acquiring and revitalizing underperforming mobile home parks, turning them into thriving communities.We explore:✅ Ali’s fa...2025-02-271h 05
The Millionaire Journey PodcastMaking Millions with Manufactured Housing: Insights from Armand VioliEpisode 56 – Armand Violi“Dude, I can't [with] like new people in the industry. I can't communicate with them hard enough. Like, are you trying to just park your money somewhere? Or are you trying to make money? Because if you're trying to make money, you don't want 100% lot rents, direct build city utilities, 100% occupied renter at market at a seven cap because there's no upside. The whole point of real estate is you buy it. Rehab it, increase the value, refi or sell, move on to the next. And like so many new buyers are so obsessed with 'wha...2025-02-1835 min
The Millionaire Journey PodcastFrom Marine Corps to Mobile Home Mogul: Joseph Jackson’s Real Estate JourneyEpisode 51 – Joseph Jackson “So, since I started all this, my kids started homeschooling, right? And so part of their homeschooling though is that I get them involved in my business. Teaching them Excel spreadsheets to, you know… I go talk to a lawyer, I go talk to a broker, I go down to some of our parks, so they're getting the exposure of speaking to all these different types of people and different aspects of business. Every chance I get, I pass down as much knowledge as I can about this business and about money and about w...2025-01-1421 min
The Contractor Fight with Tom ReberTCF962: Tom and Derek's Mile High Profit Summit HighlightsIn this episode, Tom and Derek discuss highlights and key takeaways from the recent Mile High Profit Summit (MHPS) 2024. They delve into the community’s strength, gratitude, and the importance of actionable tactics learned at the summit. Together, they recount unforgettable sessions from prominent speakers like Tommy Mello, Marcus Sheridan, and special guest Linda Alvarado. For contractors aiming to take their businesses to the next level, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable strategies.Episode Highlights:00:00 – Intro: Recap of MHPS 2024, community impact.00:25 – Discussing the importance of action and applying learnings.01:06 – Derek on MHPS’s supportive, welcoming environmen...2024-11-0743 min
The 30-Day Mobile Home Park#03 - Mastering Mindset: Break Through Analysis Paralysis and Take ActionBefore you buy your first mobile home park, you have to win the battle in your own head. In Episode 3, hosts Ryan and Michael continue unpacking the Top 3 Reasons why investors—who should have made it in this space—ultimately failed. The culprit? Mindset. In this powerful episode, Ryan and Michael navigate the psychological and practical challenges of mobile home park investing. From imposter syndrome and fear of failure to over-analysis and burnout, the conversation is raw, honest, and packed with real-world wisdom. They discuss how to overcome fear, conduct due diligence without paralysis, and stri...2024-10-241h 09
The Source of Commercial Real EstateKevin Bupp on Getting Started in CRE, MHPs, Parking Lots, and Cash FlowEnjoy this episode with Kevin Bupp, principal at Sunrise Capital Investors. In this discussion, Jonathan and Kevin discuss Kevin extensive and diverse portfolio, why he's now focused on mobile home parks, how to add value to MHPs, and how he built his personal brand. Connect with Kevin:https://sunrisecapitalinvestors.com/funds/fund-4/Click to text the show! Email Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.com*Some or all of the show notes may...2024-08-2751 min
The Lifestyle Investor - Investing, Passive Income, Wealth193: Mastering Mobile Home Park Investing with Ferd NiemannToday, I’m excited to sit down with Ferd Niemann, an attorney by trade who’s turned what was a side gig investing in mobile home parks (MHPs) into a thriving business. Ferd was making as much as 50% returns buying and flipping single-family homes, but he soon realized that there was an even bigger opportunity in alternative assets like MHPs. With 24 parks under his belt, Ferd has now become an authority in this niche investment space.In our conversation, we geeked out on the specifics of mobile home park investments including key metrics, tax deferral strat...2024-07-0445 minThe Contractor Fight with Tom ReberTCF923: Communication, Commitment, and Conference: The Keys to Success with Your SpouseTom sits down with Mark and Michelle Bunker of Bunker Building. They discuss the intricacies of working with your spouse, the impact of changing your environment, and dealing with stress. They also share how they went from just getting by to living a great life, the power of surrounding yourself with the right community and why you need to attend the Mile High Profit Summit.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Intro[03:26] - Mark and Michelle's background[04:36] - Importance of having the right environment to win[06:39] - Their business before joining The...2024-06-2947 minThe Contractor Fight with Tom ReberTCF920: Staff Stories from MHPSThe Mile High Profit Summit is an annual event where contractors from across the country, come together to learn how to scale their businesses to the next level. Our attendees aren’t the only ones gaining insights and making new connections at MHPS each year. The dedicated coaches of the Fight Team also leave the event with powerful takeaways and new relationships. We are fired up about this year’s event because we know the impact it will have on contractors and coaches alike!In this episode, they discuss:The power of MHPS and what the Figh...2024-06-2614 minThe Contractor Fight with Tom ReberTCF916: JUMP!Are you ready to take your business to new heights? Then it’s time to JUMP into the Mile High Profit Summit happening in September 2024 in Denver! Bob Turner of Turner Builders knows firsthand the transformative power of this event.Tom talks with Bob about why he keeps coming back to Mile High year after year. Despite not knowing a soul at his first summit, Bob was inspired by powerful talks from experts and discovered the community support and growth opportunities that have fueled his success ever since.Bob shares how MHPS he...2024-06-2126 minThe Contractor Fight with Tom ReberTCF915: Top Ten MHPS MomentsAs we gear up for the 2024 Mile High Profit Summit, Tom and Neil Kristianson (CEO of The Contractor Fight) take a walk down memory lane and revisit some of the most epic moments from Mile High Profit Summit's past events.They reminisce about unexpected successes, emotional highlights, and transformational speakers that have fueled the Summit’s reputation for networking, learning, and profit-boosting insights. They also give an inside look at what makes the Summit so unique, from backstage antics to heartfelt dinner conversations.Plus, they give an exclusive sneak peek at what’s in store for...2024-06-2047 min
The Millionaire Journey PodcastChanging the Stigma of Mobile Home ParksEpisode 12 with Damian Bergamaschi“Mobile home parks are a really special asset class within real estate for this one reason. They're kind of a walled garden. So basically, the concept is that you just could buy a bad house, but it has to be in a good neighborhood. And with a mobile home park, you can actually improve the neighborhoods. You kind of break the rule of real estate, ‘location, location, location,’ a little bit. Not… not to the fullest, it's gray. But it can shift a little bit.”Join Glenn as he interviews...2024-04-0941 min
Sirens, Slammers and Service - A podcast for Female First RespondersPatrolling with Purpose: Constable Kinsi Steiger's Journey in Medicine HatSend us a text🚔 Welcome back to Sirens, Slammers, and Service! 🌟In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Constable Kinsi Steiger from the Medicine Hat Police Service. With her background in training at the Atlantic Police Academy and her years of service in Medicine Hat since 2010, Kinsi brings a wealth of experience and insight to the table.👮♀️ Episode Highlights:📜 Training Grounds: Hear about Kinsi's journey through the rigorous training at the Atlantic Police Academy and how it prepared her for the challenges of policing.🏙️ Policing in the Hat: Explore...2024-03-0158 min
The Chris Voss ShowThe Chris Voss Show Podcast – Investing in Mobile Home Parks for Affordability and Community-Building
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About the Guest(s):
Frank Rizzo is the co-founder of Stone Capital Investors and has over 20 years of experience in real estate as a broker owner and syndicator. He has been active in the mobile home park (MHP) space for the past 12 years, acquiring and repositioning over 20 communities and 1,567 lots. Frank obtained his real estate license at the age of 19 and went on to earn his series 7, 24, and 63 licenses by...2024-02-2236 min
The Mobile Home Park Lawyer PodcastEp. 179 | Interview with Emma Norman on Mobile Home Park Loans and Real Estate Financing StrategiesWelcome to another episode! Today, we sit down with Emma Norman, a Mobile Home Park Loan Specialist and Commercial Real Estate Specialist. Emma's passion for affordable and attainable housing shines through her unique journey and deep understanding of mobile home parks (MHPs).
Having been a property manager for MHPs and RV parks, Emma brings a wealth of hands-on experience. Her love for Class Cs and Ds isn't about embracing trouble but rather kicking out the undesirable elements, making these communities safer and more secure for everyone involved.
In this episode, Emma shares her perspectives on...2023-12-2044 min
A Chat with Uma27. From Me-search To Research: How I Turned My Lived Experience Into An Independent Research ProjectOn episode 27 of A Chat with Uma, I share my full experience of developing a fully independent research project inspired by my lived experience as a patient. I share the full story of how this project was born, and how this idea developed into a full research project that has resulted in presentations, awards, published abstracts, acceptance into Ph.D programs, and an upcoming publication. I discuss the experience of forging my own path as a single-author presenter as a student, and how I navigated various scenarios through this journey. I reflect on how this project provided novel avenues...2023-10-261h 33
A Chat with Uma26. OCD 101 & My Full OCD Story: Misdiagnosis, Evidence-Based Treatment, OCD Myth Busting, & ComorbiditiesOn episode 26 of A Chat with Uma, I dedicate a full episode to OCD awareness, in honor of OCD Awareness Week 2023. I provide a full primer on OCD 101 - all about what OCD is NOT, and what it IS. I share my full OCD story of onset, symptoms, misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, incorrect treatment, and what evidence-based treatment has looked like. I speak at length about my non-linear path within treatment, normalizing the coexistence of both suffering and recovery at once. I dismantle misconceptions and bust pervasive myths about what OCD is considered to be by popular culture, and discuss...2023-10-092h 03
A Chat with Uma25. From College Dropout to Graduate Student: Navigating Graduate School Applications & Admissions as a Nontraditional StudentOn episode 25 of A Chat with Uma, I share my full journey of applying for graduate school as a non-traditional student with a very divergent & complicated academic + personal history. I share my experience in full detail of applying for clinical psychology Ph.D programs earlier on in my academic journey, and how + why I ultimately chose to pursue my masters in neuroscience. I discuss how vastly different my experience was as a student whose path was so divergent from anyone around me, and the resulting confusion about my future & chances due to having no basis + reference point about my...2023-09-211h 39
A Chat with Uma24. Nontraditional Students: My Experiences, Advice, & Reflections From My Nontraditional Academic PathOn episode 24 of A Chat with Uma, I share a comprehensive overview of my experience and journey as a non-traditional question - informed and shaped by the many questions from listeners & this community on this topic! I first operationally define the concept of a non-traditional student, sharing the various contributing factors that give rise to holding this identity. I share my full timeline and trajectory as a non-traditional student, explaining the circumstances that contributed to my divergent journey. I speak to the unique barriers and obstacles that I faced as a non-traditional student in returning back to school, as...2023-09-071h 05
A Chat with Uma23. Life Updates: Moving To Wisconsin, Mental Health Treatments, Psychedelics, & Starting My Ph.DOn episode 23 of A Chat with Uma, I provide an honest and unfiltered life update in light of many recent major life changes. I share openly and honestly about the difficulties I faced in moving to Wisconsin, and all that has transpired in this adjustment period. I speak about the struggles that contributed to my experience, as well as the steps I took to work through them. I talk through my most recent psychedelic experience and its contribution to the upward spiral that I have embarked upon since moving to Madison. I share from the heart about my recovery...2023-08-311h 20
A Chat with Uma22. How To Survive Your Ph.D: Addiction Research, Science Communication, Boundaries, & Being Your Unique Self with Dr. Elizabeth BerryOn episode 22 of A Chat with Uma, I speak with Dr. Elizabeth Berry! Elizabeth Berry, Ph.D is a neuroscientist, addiction researcher, science communicator, artist, and digital creator. Dr. Berry just received her Ph.D in Cell Biology with a specialization in neuroscience from New York Medical College this past May. For her dissertation project, she focused on opioid addiction and the impact it has on specific neurons in the brain called orexin neurons. She is currently working as a postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Leonard’s lab, the lab she did her dissertation in, furthering the research she pursued du...2023-08-171h 36
A Chat with Uma21. The Truth About Self-Compassion: OCD, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, & Chronic Illness with Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT - Your Anxiety ToolkitOn episode 21 of A Chat with Uma, I speak with Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT! Kimberley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and public speaker who is the host of Your Anxiety Toolkit podcast, founder of CBT School, and owner of Kimberley Quinlan (A Marriage and Family Therapy Corporation) in Los Angeles, CA. She is passionate about the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and related disorders, Eating Disorders and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, and provides one-on-one treatment and online courses for those who are struggling in these areas. Advocating for those with mental health disorders is also a huge part of h...2023-08-101h 33
A Chat with Uma20. OCD Conference Recap: Psychedelics, Genes, PTSD/Trauma, Brain Scans, & BIPOC RepresentationOn episode 20 of A Chat with Uma, I recap my experience at the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)'s 28th Annual OCD Conference & the 8th Annual IOCDF Research Symposium. I provide my key research takeaways from the perspective of an OCD neuroscientist & researcher with lived experience of OCD - about many important topics including psychedelics, ketamine, OCD genes, advanced epigenetic aging, comorbid OCD & PTSD + trauma, brain scans, and more. I share these research updates in accessible & digestible ways to continue bridging the gap between researchers & lived experience communities.
I also share my many experiences and reflections from my...2023-08-031h 32
A Chat with Uma19. Disability Isn't A Dirty Word: The Realities of Being Disabled and Navigating Discrimination, Erasure, & AbleismOn episode 19 of A Chat with Uma, I discuss my experience and history as a disabled person, in honor of Disability Pride Month. This is a raw episode, sharing my history with physical, psychiatric, and cognitive disabilities - both lifelong and more recently developed. I share my unfiltered experiences of discrimination, stigma, ableism, and the repercussions of these chronic experiences. I speak at length about the realities of disability justice (or lack thereof) and the need for true unlearning, advocacy, rebuilding, and action. This episode is meant to be a space of reflection, solidarity, validation, and honesty for those...2023-07-271h 07
A Chat with Uma18. The Real OCD Chemical Imbalance: Glutamate, GABA, & Becoming An OCD Neuroscientist with Dr. Ana Maria De SouzaOn episode 18 of A Chat with Uma, I speak with Dr. Ana Maria De Souza! Ana Maria De Souza, Ph.D, is a Brazilian cognitive neuroscientist, who is passionate about bridging the gap between researchers, clinicians, and the public. She has completed an undergraduate degree and a Master's in Psychology in Brazil, and moved to the UK to pursue a Ph.D at the University of Cambridge with some of the most renowned OCD researchers in the world. She is committed to translating brain research into publicly available treatments for OCD and empowering individuals to make fully informed choices.2023-07-201h 34
A Chat with Uma17. Psychedelic Science Recap: Research Updates, Biggest Takeaways, & The Intercollegiate Psychedelics NetworkOn episode 17 of A Chat with Uma, I provide a full recap of my experience at the Psychedelic Science 2023 conference in Denver, hosted by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)! PS2023 was the world’s largest-EVER gathering focused on psychedelic research and medicine, with over 12,000 attendees from across the globe. This episode provides a recap of my experience at the conference, ranging from research updates, OCD advocacy and awareness, my presentation experiences, key takeaways from sessions, and general meta updates from the psychedelic science field. This robust episode goes deep into the human experience of not only this co...2023-07-131h 47
A Chat with Uma16. Running Towards Our Values: Faith, OCD, & Religious Scrupulosity with Reverend Katie O'DunneOn episode 16 of A Chat with Uma, I speak with Reverend Katie O'Dunne! Rev. Katie O'Dunne is the founder of Faith & Mental Health Integrative Services, an organization helping individuals with OCD and related disorders live into their faith traditions as they navigate evidence-based treatment. Prior to this, she spent 7 years serving as the Academy Chaplain and the Pauline and R.L. Brand Jr. '35 Chair of Religious Studies at Woodward Academy in Atlanta, Georgia. Katie is proud to be an IOCDF lead advocate, an ordained minister, and an endurance athlete tackling 50 ultra-marathons for OCD. She is currently pursuing her...2023-06-291h 30
A Chat with Uma15. The Great (Recovery) Reckoning: Graduation, Burnout, & The Truth About TransitionOn episode 15 of A Chat with Uma, I provide a full recap of the few weeks that I've (unexpectedly) been away from the podcast! This recap serves to fully & honestly reflect my true experiences with navigating graduation, closing out this chapter of my life, and transition - with no filters, whatsoever. I speak with radical honesty about the state of my recovery and well-being throughout this unexpectedly difficult time, and talk through all of the contributing factors that play into my experience.
I share openly about my experience with dissociation and maladaptive coping mechanisms - namely excessive...2023-06-201h 02
A Chat with Uma14. England Trip Recap: Recovery, Exposures, Presence, & Breaking ConventionOn episode 14 of A Chat with Uma, I provide a full recap of my recent trip to England! This recap serves to reflect pivotal experiences and realizations around the state of my overall recovery from decades of debilitation and dysfunction - namely mental and physical illnesses. I speak openly about navigating presence, dissociation, pain, triggers, stress, recovered moments, and everything in between.
I then share at length about my experience of presenting at Breaking Convention and ALL that came from sharing my research and inadvertent OCD advocacy + awareness. Overall, this episode serves as an honest and thorough...2023-05-011h 11
A Chat with Uma13. My 27th Birthday... I Never Thought I'd Be Here.On episode 13 of A Chat with Uma, I reflect on my 27th birthday today. Recorded on my actual birthday, I share a live, raw, completely unedited account of everything coming up for me as I turn 27. I speak at length about the awe and gratitude I feel for being here + alive today, and reflect on how being alive for this long felt like a complete impossibility for much of my life. I talk through the rapid transformation of life that has ensued since cancer and all the recovery I have embarked upon, and how wildly different life looks than...2023-04-251h 01
A Chat with Uma12. What If I'm Dying?: The Intersection of Mental Health & CancerOn episode 12 of A Chat with Uma, inspired by my upcoming 4-year cancerversary and all that comes up this time of year - I share my full story + experience of my mental health struggles due to/influenced by my cancer. I discuss the research, conceptualization, and understanding of adverse mental health outcomes for patients with cancer & other life-threatening illnesses - particularly AYAs (adolescent + young adult patients, 15-39). I speak at length about my own experience living with cancer and mental health struggles, candidly sharing the concrete examples of how my OCD, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and more intersect with + are...2023-04-1759 min
A Chat with Uma11. Living with Cancer: Misdiagnosis, Metastases, Cancerversaries, & the AYA ExperienceOn episode 11 of A Chat with Uma, inspired by my upcoming 4-year cancerversary and all that comes up this time of year - I share my full story + experience of living with cancer since I was 22. I talk you through the 6 months of misdiagnosis that led up to my diagnosis the day after my birthday, and I take you through the tumultuous journey of treatment that was shaped by further negligence, misdiagnosis, and mistreatment. I share the consequences of my delayed treatment on my prognosis, and I explain the reality of living with cancer rather than being in remission...2023-04-101h 24
A Chat with Uma10. My Next Chapter: Research, Advocacy, SciComm, & Becoming MyselfOn episode 10 of A Chat with Uma, I'm sharing everything about the next chapter of my life, which stems from one of the biggest life decisions I have made to date. I speak at length about the major decision I have made for the next step of my life + career, and narrate through the complexities and interplay of my beliefs, traumatic experiences, pathologies/mental illnesses, and distortions that contributed to my past confusion about my life path. I detail the process of integrating a pivotal psilocybin experience and the insights that provided integral support to my decision-making. I share...2023-04-031h 21
The Real Estate Diversification PodcastEp. 6 | Mobile Home ParksUnlock the potential of Mobile Home Park investments with expert attorney Ferd Niemann in this Episode of The RED Podcast!
In this information-packed episode, Ferd shares his extensive knowledge and experience in purchasing and managing MHPs, revealing the benefits, challenges, and unique opportunities they present compared to other real estate asset classes.
If you're a real estate investor seeking to expand your portfolio or explore the untapped potential of MHPs, this episode is a must-listen! Ferd breaks down the essential steps of purchasing an MHP, from finding the right property and conducting thorough due diligence...2023-03-3025 min
A Chat with Uma09. Brain Research 101: From Human to MoleculeOn episode 9 of A Chat with Uma, I provide a high-level overview of the full spectrum of brain science research. This episode serves as a primer to illustrate the spectrum of brain research that exists across psychology, neuroscience, psychiatry, and other related fields. This primer breaks down each level of research, its techniques, and jargon in an intuitive and accessible way, illustrating the advantages and limitations of each research approach and how they come together to comprehensively answer the questions we have about brains, mental/psychiatric illnesses, and consciousness. From observational human studies all the way to molecular analysis...2023-03-271h 20
A Chat with Uma08. Honesty Hour: The Duality of Recovery, Making "Right" Choices, & Trusting YourselfOn episode 8 of A Chat with Uma, I share my first "Honesty Hour": a space where I share my raw, unfiltered, uncensored thoughts as I process the reality of life in real time. Honesty Hour episodes serve to create a space for us to allow the messy, confusing, and complex nature of experiencing life to live, rather than just sharing the insights and hindsight that come from sharing at the "other side" of experiencing; Instead, I hope to instead create an equally valuable & supportive space for moving through experiences. I share details about my current experiences around recovery, making...2023-03-201h 33
A Chat with Uma07. The Ketamine Diaries, Pt. 2: OCD, PTSD, Depression, & Chronic PainIn the Ketamine Diaries episodes, I share my full journey of clinical ketamine treatments for OCD, PTSD, depression, suicidality, and chronic pain. In this episode (part 2), I share every part of my experience from the very beginning of my ketamine treatments, through all of my stabilization and maintenance treatments thus far, the short and long-term effects, and everything that has led me to my present-day state, post-treatments. I detail every treatment experience from the physical, mental, and emotional perspectives, and speak in detail about the insights, challenges, and integrations that came with each trip. I provide reflections for how...2023-03-061h 24
A Chat with Uma06. The Ketamine Diaries, Pt. 1: OCD, PTSD, Depression, & Chronic PainIn the Ketamine Diaries episodes, I share my full journey of clinical ketamine treatments for OCD, PTSD, depression, suicidality, and chronic pain. In this episode (part 1), I share every part of my experience from the decision to pursue ketamine treatments to the very beginning of my treatment experiences. I narrate the contexts surrounding my decision to engage in a clinical ketamine treatment protocol, detail the decision-making around the numerous important considerations, share a high-level overview of the research that informed my decision-making, the role of chronic pain in choosing this treatment protocol, and the different diagnoses that would possibly...2023-02-271h 07
A Chat with Uma05. Yes, I've Done Psychedelics: From Psychonaut to ResearcherIn episode 5 of A Chat with Uma, I share my full journey of psychedelic experiences from 2019 to now. I share the contexts surrounding my various decisions to engage in psychedelic experiences, detail the decision-making around my thought processes, provide hindsight awarenesses of crucial contextual information that was missing during some of those experiences, and how I have implemented my awarenesses into my overall decisions around psychedelic use for both treatment and personal exploration purposes. I share the journey of how psychedelic experiences and lived experiences with conditions led me to pursue psychedelic research questions as a neuroscientist and graduate...2023-02-202h 06
A Chat with Uma04. My Mental Health Journey: Part 3In part 3 of this episode of A Chat with Uma, I share the third + final (for now!) part of my full + lifelong story with mental health. This part 2 episode serves to share my mental health journey from 23 to 26 (now), when I began working with an unethical and abusive therapist. This episode goes through my experiences with navigating unhealthy therapist dynamics, relentlessly seeking proper treatment for my conditions, the ways treatment has and has not worked, navigating my OCD and PTSD comorbidity, medication decisions, regaining more functionality, going through extensive psychological and cognitive assessments, and where I am now + where...2023-02-132h 15
A Chat with Uma03. My Mental Health Journey: Part 2In part 2 of this episode of A Chat with Uma, I share the second part of my full + lifelong story with mental health. This part 2 episode serves to share my mental health journey from 18 to 23, when I began receiving more regular care, yet received many versions of misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment. This episode also provides context around how I received an OCD diagnosis, the mistreatment I experienced, and the beginnings of an unethical and abusive relationship with a therapist at 23.
The diagnoses & conditions discussed include: OCD, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, C-PTSD, panic disorder...2023-02-061h 10
A Chat with Uma02. My Mental Health Journey: Part 1In part 1 of this episode of A Chat with Uma, I share the first part of my full + lifelong story with mental health. This episode serves to provide the context and story for part 1 of my journey - from birth to 18, before I received any level of consistent treatment by medical professionals. The diagnoses & conditions discussed include: OCD, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, C-PTSD, panic disorder, suicidal ideation, PTSD, bulimia, dermatillomania, trichotillomania, neurodivergence, sensory processing disorder, and non-verbal learning disabilities. This episode series serves to provide a deeper context into my complex, nuanced, and lifelong journey...2023-01-3058 min
A Chat with Uma01. My Full Story: 0 to 26On this inaugural episode of A Chat with Uma, I begin the podcast by sharing my full story: a high-level overview of the overall journey that my life has taken so far, given my extremely non-traditional and rather eventful background. This episode serves as a basis and framework to understand the vantage point and perspective(s) that I'm coming from in this show. My story, told in full for the first time here, will give you insight into the questions I ask, the conversations I have, the topics I explore, and the depth of honesty that I navigate ideas...2023-01-231h 38
A Chat with Uma00. Trailer & Show IntroWelcome to A Chat With Uma! I'm Uma R. Chatterjee, a person holding many identities - a neuroscientist, researcher, board-certified Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS), mental health advocate, International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) Advocate, organizer, community builder, communicator... and most importantly, someone with vast lived experiences with mental health, chronic illness, young-adult cancer, and survivorship.
On this show, I bring all of my identities together to bring you honest and unfiltered conversations exploring our true human experiences in their fullest form. Every week, I’m bringing you conversations bridging the gap on all things neuroscience, psychology, mental health, li...2023-01-1606 min
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