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Crazy Together50. We Were Wrong . . . Except for the Stuff We Got RightMarcus and Esme revisit the topic of civil or involuntary commitment. They admit to a faulty conclusion in a previous episode and share some extremely important updates that everyone who has received or is receiving treatment for mental illness needs to know.
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Sources for this episode include:
Dr. Maria Ingalla, DNP PMHNPBC (@dr.mariaingalla)
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“Involuntary Commitment: What It Is, How It W...
2025-10-0859 minCrazy Together38. When the National Guard Comes for the HomelessThis week on Crazy Together, Marcus and Esme take a sharp detour from their planned episode on generic drugs to confront something urgent and unsettling: the deployment of the National Guard to Washington, DC under the guise of a “crime crackdown.”
Marcus and Esme revisit the troubling language of Trump’s executive order and explore how vague definitions of “public safety” and “mental illness” are being weaponized against unhoused and neurodivergent communities. With a little help from the BBC, an insightful TikTok doctor, and a healthy dose of skepticism, they ask: What does it mean when a presiden...
2025-08-1335 minCrazy Together37. Dogs!On this very special episode, Marcus and Esme tackle their most controversial topic to date – dogs! Why are dogs so controversial? Well, if a person says anything remotely negative about dogs, then you can darn well bet the dog lovers will come for that person. So, Marcus and Esme demonstrate great bravery as they attempt to answer the following questions:
Why do people love dogs so much?
What are the physical and psychological health benefits of dog ownership?
What are the POTENTIAL negative impacts of dog ownership?
PLUS: Marcus and Esme provide a brief follow-up of last we...
2025-08-061h 23Crazy Together36. Expansion of Involuntary CommitmentOn Thursday, July 24 President Trump signed the ENDING CRIME AND DISORDER ON AMERICA’S STREETS executive order to make it easier for local jurisdictions to remove homeless people from the street. However, the order goes beyond targeting homeless people, it could potentially be used to target anyone who has ever received treatment for a mental health issue or drug addiction.
As scary as this order is, Marcus and Esme are asking their listeners to share this episode (or related resources – see below) with anyone who has ever struggled with mental health or addiction issues – or knows someone who has...
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