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Suffer the Little ChildrenEpisode 198: The Good Girl (with Morrene Hauser)My guest in this episode, Morrene Hauser, spent decades repressing traumatic memories from her childhood. When she finally cracked open that vault, her life all but fell apart. Morrene speaks with raw honesty about surviving a childhood marked by relentless abuse at the hands of her mother and stepfathers. Morrene is driven by a fierce desire to help others by telling her painful but inspiring story. We talk about her upcoming memoir, The Good Girl, and how writing has become both a lifeline and a form of catharsis. Morrene also shares how horses played a powerful role in h...2025-06-2250 min
Healing From Abuse & Trauma - Victim 2 VictorPerfectionism Meets Bipolar: Kelly Schermerhorn's Journey to Self-AcceptanceSend us a textIn this enlightening episode of Victim 2 Victor, host Anu Verma engages in a heartfelt conversation with Kelly Schermerhorn, a writer for OC87 Recovery Diaries. Kelly shares her personal journey of grappling with the dual challenges of perfectionism and a bipolar diagnosis. She delves into the psychological barriers that often prevent individuals from seeking help, including fear, shame, and the fear of not being believed.Kelly discusses how her pursuit of perfection masked underlying mental health struggles and how embracing vulnerability became a pivotal step toward healing. Through candid storytelling, s...2025-04-3032 min
Mental Health AloudInvisible Wounds: A Veteran’s Mental Health JourneyFormer English soldier Dominic Barrett writes about depression, anxiety, and PTSD as a result of a high stress encounter while on duty, and also an unhealthy relationship.
The post Invisible Wounds: A Veteran’s Mental Health Journey appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2024-10-0900 minMental Health AloudLifting The Weight Off My Shoulders: How My Personal Trainer Helped Treat My Mental IllnessThis mental health recovery story focuses on Jennifer’s ongoing struggle with Bipolar disorder. As she learned to build structure in her life, her diagnosis too became more manageable. Read her story here!
The post Lifting The Weight Off My Shoulders: How My Personal Trainer Helped Treat My Mental Illness appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2024-10-0200 minMental Health AloudIt Was Cute Until It Wasn’t Anymore - My OCD, Anxiety, and DepressionKayla Ackelson lives with OCD, anxiety, and depression and is discovering how to manage those challenges while living a multidimensional life.
The post It Was Cute Until It Wasn’t Anymore – My OCD, Anxiety, and Depression appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2024-09-1800 minMental Health AloudMy Very Own Sunshine: Healing from Trauma with HorsesThis mental health recovery story focuses on Morrene, who learned to heal her childhood trauma by riding horses. Through horseback riding, Morrene learned to manage her PTSD and heal.
The post My Very Own Sunshine: Healing from Trauma with Horses appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2024-08-2100 minMental Health AloudMusic is Sanctuary: Navigating Burnout in the Ivy League with the Power of Deep ListeningShumaila Hemani once found joy and motivation through her musical studies, but when she began pursuing her Ph.D., all she found was mental burnout. Now she’s on a journey to reclaim her faith and love of music once again.
The post Music is Sanctuary: Navigating Burnout in the Ivy League with the Power of Deep Listening appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2024-08-1400 minMental Health AloudAn Anxious, Depressed Illusion of the MindDepressed and anxious, Juliet Spanjaardt learned ways to cope with her debilitating stress and the “hanxiety” created by drugs and alcohol.
The post An Anxious, Depressed Illusion of the Mind appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2024-08-0713 minMental Health AloudWaking Up Bipolar: Finding the Right Diagnosis to Begin HealingThe post Waking Up Bipolar: Finding the Right Diagnosis to Begin Healing appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2024-07-3113 minMental Health AloudHow Changing the Ending to My Mom’s Death Helped Me With the Trauma of ItLoving means losing, and writer Lauren Barrett writes about coping with grief after the death of her mother.
The post How Changing the Ending to My Mom’s Death Helped Me With the Trauma of It appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2024-07-1714 minMental Health AloudKetamine Addiction & My Journey Out of the Hole of DepressionDaniel Gaughan tried to climb out of the hole of depression via an addiction to ketamine, and he almost lost himself.
The post Ketamine Addiction & My Journey Out of the Hole of Depression appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2024-07-1012 minMental Health AloudTransforming Struggles into Strengths: Overcoming Anxiety and Finding PurposeErin Ullman is a therapist with anxiety and she’s helping others, both as a mental health clinician and as an advocate.
The post Transforming Struggles into Strengths: Overcoming Anxiety and Finding Purpose appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2024-07-0312 min
Mental Health AloudDopamine, Disability & The Hedonic TreadmillThis mental health recovery story focuses on Cassandra who had a serious accident that left her paralyzed. The accident caused Cassandra to face her life and mental health in a new way. Read more to learn about her journey.
The post Dopamine, Disability & The Hedonic Treadmill appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2024-06-1917 minMental Health AloudSchool OCD in Childhood: Portraits of Perfectionism at an Early AgeSchool OCD is particularly insidious, rewarding overachievement; Daniela Silva found that out the hard way.
The post School OCD in Childhood: Portraits of Perfectionism at an Early Age appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2024-06-1216 minMental Health AloudYikes! Company—And My OCD—Are Coming!This mental health recovery story focuses on Theresa who has managed OCD symptoms since childhood. Read more to learn about her journey with mental health and healing, through OCD and healing.
The post Yikes! Company—And My OCD—Are Coming! appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2024-06-0516 minMental Health AloudThe Price of Freedom: Living With Borderline Personality DisorderThis mental health recovery story focuses on Jaclyn who remained misdiagnosed and misunderstood for years. Read more to learn about her journey with mental health and healing, through trauma, addiction and BPD.
The post The Price of Freedom: Living With Borderline Personality Disorder appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2024-05-2220 minMental Health AloudUncovering Hope with Bipolar DisorderAngela Wise, in her first published essay, writes about living with mental illness and finding hope with bipolar disorder.
The post Uncovering Hope with Bipolar Disorder appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2024-05-1512 minMental Health AloudAre You Game to Explore a Gamer’s Physical & Mental Health?Gamer Mollie Evans writes about the unique challenges presented by Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and how it impacts her physical and mental health.
The post Are You Game to Explore a Gamer’s Physical & Mental Health? appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2024-05-0812 minMental Health AloudI Wouldn’t be Where I am Today (or Alive) if it Wasn’t for this one Thing I DidHighly sensitive person Tree Franklyn writes about being born into the trauma of war and living with depression and deep sadness.
The post I Wouldn’t be Where I am Today (or Alive) if it Wasn’t for this one Thing I Did appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2024-05-0100 minMental Health AloudThe Moment Everything Clicked: A Story of Unhealed Childhood TraumaThis mental health recovery story focuses on Makayla who experienced childhood trauma and abuse that has had long-term effects on her mental health. Read more to learn about her journey with mental health and healing.
The post The Moment Everything Clicked: A Story of Unhealed Childhood Trauma appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2024-04-1717 minMental Health AloudOvercoming an Eating Disorder During the Pandemic Uncovers Deeper WoundsKaley Neal writes about her orthorexia eating disorder and exercise compulsion.
The post Overcoming an Eating Disorder During the Pandemic Uncovers Deeper Wounds appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2024-04-1019 minMental Health AloudOn The Ethics of Mental Health Clinicians With Their Own DiagnosesDoes battling with your own mental health diagnosis make you more or less qualified as a clinician? In this essay, Naomi Kunstler explores that question, and shares the price she paid to offer exemplary clinical service while also battling with depression and a history of self-harm.
The post On The Ethics of Mental Health Clinicians With Their Own Diagnoses appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2024-04-0321 minMental Health AloudTrauma and how the Depressed Brain Pushes us into Social IsolationThe post-college search for interpersonal connection left Eleni Stephanides wondering: “Maybe you’re not someone who was meant for relationships.” This, of course, was a falsehood put forth by her trauma and depression.
The post Trauma and how the Depressed Brain Pushes us into Social Isolation appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2024-03-2021 minMental Health AloudHow Reading, Writing, and Connecting with Others Helped Free Me from TraumaAfter telling herself for so many years that she was destined to fail, Khalilah Abbas began to believe it. That’s until she found connection with others, and herself, through reading and writing.
The post How Reading, Writing, and Connecting with Others Helped Free Me from Trauma appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2024-03-1315 minMental Health AloudActivism and Intentional Living Helped Me Manage My Eco-AnxietyJulia Tannenbaum advocates for a better, cleaner, lovelier world while managing her eco-anxiety that threatened to derail her activism.
The post Activism and Intentional Living Helped Me Manage My Eco-Anxiety appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2024-03-0611 min
Living The Next Chapter: Candid Conversations with Authors and Writers for Readers Searching for a New ReadE327 - Maria C Palmer - On The Rocks, The Story of the Primadonna RestaurantEpisode 327 - Maria C Palmer - On The Rocks, The Story of the Primadonna RestaurantMaria Costanzo Palmer is a writer and Page Turner Award Finalist for her co-authored book On the Rocks (Koehler Books 8/8/23). She is also a regular co-moderator for the Food Is Religion Club on Clubhouse. She was a former host on L.A. Talk Radio. Maria was recently featured on Food and Beverage Magazine Live, a nationally syndicated podcast. Her writing has been published in OC87 Recovery Diaries, and she has made a number of media appearances. You can...2024-02-1651 min
The MillionaireByMorning‘s PodcastMaria C. Palmer: Author of On The Rocks: The Primadonna StoryMaria Costanzo Palmer is a writer and American Book Fest Winner for her co-authored book, On the Rocks. She is also a regular co-moderator for the Food Is Religion Club on Clubhouse. A former host on L.A. Talk Radio, she was recently featured on Food and Beverage Magazine Live, a nationally syndicated podcast, as well as iHeartRadio. Her writing has been published in OC87 Recovery Diaries, and she has made a number of media appearances.
Maria Costanzo Palmer is a writer and American Book Fest Winner for her co-authored book, On the Rocks. She is also a regu...2023-12-0534 min
PiZetta Media: Podcast with a CauseOC87 Recovery DiariesGabriel Nathan is the Executive Director at OC87 Recovery Diaries2023-10-0923 minOC87 Recovery Diaries on the RadioThe Importance of Drawing Boundaries, or, “I Leave at Nine”This mental health recovery story focuses on Sheila, who lives with bipolar disorder. Her journey has been one around finding ways to advocate for her needs. Read more to learn about her journey with mental health and healing.
The post The Importance of Drawing Boundaries, or, “I Leave at Nine” appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2023-09-1311 min
Jewish Vintage Annals Archive PodcastEp 4: Gabe and Herbie*Trigger Warning - This episode mentions a suicide.
(Jewish Stories of Philadelphia)
Episode 11: Gabe and Herbie. I have a talk with Gabriel Nathan who runs a unique suicide prevention out of an 60 year old Herbie VW. We talk about the dream the had as a young child, that he has now achieved, and came from seeing "The Love Bug" (on VHS) with his Aunt. And how the hell he bought his first Herbie car at age 14. This is a tough, but uplifting story, with a happy ending.
About Gabe...2023-07-2432 min
Embracing the Fiction Author Journey48. Braving (and conquering) the traditional publishing route w/ Maria Costanzo PalmerThe traditional publishing route can feel overwhelming. Query letters and manuscript evaluations and book agents—oh, my! In this episode, you’ll learn how one author entered Dante’s inferno, her words, not mine, and took initiative to get her narrative nonfiction novel published. You’ll also walk away not only better understanding the twists and turns of the traditional publishing route but also learn 5 tried and true tips for shopping your manuscript with book agents. So stay tuned to find out how this author never gave up and finally published her book after 17 ye...2023-07-1852 min
Arts Calling109. Maria C. Palmer | On the Rocks, nonprofit work, and writing about familyHi there,
Today I am so excited to be arts calling Maria C. Palmer! (mariacpalmer.com)
About our Guest: Maria Costanzo Palmer is a writer and Page Turner Award Finalist for her co-authored book On the Rocks (Koehler Books 8/8/23). She is also a regular co-moderator for the Food Is Religion Club _on _Clubhouse. She was a former host on_ L.A. Talk Radio_. Maria was recently featured on Food and Beverage Magazine Live, a nationally syndicated podcast. Her writing has been published in OC87 Recovery Diaries, and she has made a number of media appearances. You can fi...2023-06-221h 06OC87 Recovery Diaries on the RadioThe Non-Linear Nature of Eating Disorder RecoveryErin Jamieson became “good” at counting calories, throwing herself headlong into her eating disorder and then, thankfully, into her eating disorder recovery.
The post The Non-Linear Nature of Eating Disorder Recovery appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2023-05-3108 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE065 Jason Schreurs Supportive Punk Rock CommunityLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 65Date: April 25, 2023Participants: Elise Seifert, Sheila Webster, Cameron Earnshaw, John Webster and Stephen SeifertGuest: Jason SchreursStart times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: Elise and Sheila reminisce about the vibrancy of New Delhi. We’ll have future segments about Elise’s trip to India. Sheila joined her for part of it. The traffic, the noise, the sights, the colours, the aromas, the people – they all hit the senses in a vibrant way.[0:09:56] Expanding Minds Interview: [Social Wellness] We interview...2023-04-2546 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE055 Jason Schreurs Punk Rock and Mental HealthLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 55Date: February 14, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Jason Schreurs (interview) and Hilary Toth (Move That Body)Start times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: Sheila and Sammy talk about the benefits of decluttering, after reading an article by Iris Benaroia called, “A valuable lesson in organization” (National Post). Clutter causes anxiety and even brain fatigue. For some people, decluttering improved relationships. Some couple became more emotionally connected, because they left behind anxiety and started living in a better...2023-02-1450 min
Vintage Annals Archive PodcastEp 11: Gabe and Herbie (Jewish Stories of Philadelphia)*Trigger Warning - This episode mentions a suicide.
(Jewish Stories of Philadelphia)
Episode 11: Gabe and Herbie. I have a talk with Gabriel Nathan who runs a unique suicide prevention out of an 60 year old Herbie VW. We talk about the dream the had as a young child, that he has now achieved, and came from seeing "The Love Bug" (on VHS) with his Aunt. And how the hell he bought his first Herbie car at age 14. This is a tough, but uplifting story, with a happy ending.
About Gabe...2023-01-3132 min
The Seattle Public Library - Author Readings and Library EventsVirtual It's About Time Writers' Reading Series, Meeting 395This month’s online presentation welcomes Jack Straw 2022 Writers Ally Ang, Katharine Strange and Jory Mickelson.Ally Ang is a gaysian poet living on occupied Duwamish and Coast Salish lands known as Seattle. Ally’s work has appeared in "Nepantla: An Anthology Dedicated to Queer Poets of Color", The Journal, Foglifter, Palette Poetry, and elsewhere, and their work has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, Best of the Net, and Bettering American Poetry. They are the co-editor of an anthology of Southeast Asian art and writing titled "All the Oils: On Friendship, Sex, and Other Warmths" (Ginger Bug Press 2021) and they...2022-11-1854 min
Off The Cuff with Danny LoPrioreFrom Active Duty to the Psych Ward to the Stage with Rudy CaseresServing in the U.S. military is a challenge for anyone – but it can be especially tough when you’re dealing with mental health conditions. Public speaker and mental health advocate Rudy Caseres, who was serving in the Army during his first experience with catatonic schizophrenia, understands this firsthand. In today’s episode, I sat down with Rudy to discuss his experience with mental health in the military, being discharged from the Army, and what he learned from his time in psych wards. Rudy also talks about the difficulties of being formally diagnosed, and the...2022-07-061h 17
Stay On Course: Ingredients for SuccessService and Hospitality with Joseph Costanzo, Jr. and Maria Costanzo PalmerAs we celebrate Father’s day today I am remembering the Chef and the legacy he left. This podcast was inspired by my father’s story and legacy. To celebrate this, I am interviewing a father daughter restaurant team. Joseph Costanzo, Jr. and Maria Costanzo Palmer who share with us the ingredients for success in service and hospitality.1. Be welcoming and treat your customers like you would at your own home2. Treat every customer as they are your first and only customer no matter how busy you are3. Eve...2022-06-2019 min
The Proper Mental PodcastGabriel NathanWelcome to episode 49 and my guest this week is Gabriel Nathan!
Gabe Nathan is a suicide awareness advocate and writer.
He is also the Editor in Chief at OC87 Recovery Diaries, an online publication devoted to publishing first person essays and producing original documentary films about mental health, empowerment, and change.
Gabe lives with anxiety and depression, and has struggled with many aspects of his mental health and overall self-image since he was a little boy.
He first reached the point of considering suicide in college, after incessant bullying.
...2021-12-061h 12
Soul Nectar Show with Kerri HummingbirdSelf Check with Erez Shek
Erez Shek lost himself to the diagnosis of bipolar. He became depressed, felt like his life lost meaning, and although his doctors were saying different pills could fix it, what Erez was going through was deeper than all that. He has lost belief in himself. He scheduled his own death, and used his bipolar medication to take his life. Thank goodness it did not work.
Now Erez hosts the Shek Check podcast where he inspires others to adopt self awareness and fact check themselves often. Erez is passionate about highlighting guests with lived experiences and knowledge to i...2021-06-1354 minSoul Nectar Show with Kerri HummingbirdSelf Check with Erez Shek
Erez Shek lost himself to the diagnosis of bipolar. He became depressed, felt like his life lost meaning, and although his doctors were saying different pills could fix it, what Erez was going through was deeper than all that. He has lost belief in himself. He scheduled his own death, and used his bipolar medication to take his life. Thank goodness it did not work.
Now Erez hosts the Shek Check podcast where he inspires others to adopt self awareness and fact check themselves often. Erez is passionate about highlighting guests with lived experiences and knowledge to i...2021-06-1354 min
Scream TherapyEpisode 30.5: Host Jason Schreurs recaps episodes 21-30 & A Fractured JourneyHost Jason Schreurs recaps episodes 21-30 of Scream Therapy. If you missed any of these episodes, this will give you a taste of what you need to catch up on.
This episode also features a reading of my essay, A Fractured Journey, published at OC87 Recovery Diaries.
https://oc87recoverydiaries.org/bipolar-disorder-before-diagnosis
About this podcast:
Scream Therapy explores the link between punk rock and mental health. My guests are members of the underground music scene who are living with mental health challenges, like myself.
Intro/background music:
Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache"
Render Useless - "Desperation Days"
Render Useless - "...2021-02-2121 min
Causes or CuresThe State of Our Mental Health in the Current Political Climate: A Chat with Gabriel NathanSend us a textDo you think the current political climate is impacting our mental health..., or are you living under a rock? If you are living under a rock, do you have room for a few more? Just kidding, sort of. There's been a surge of requests for therapists due to stress, anxiety and relationship troubles due to the current political situation. Social media sites are saturated with tribal and reductive back-and-forths that only increase our individual and collective sense of angst. Long-term friendships have dissolved, marriages have ended, Twitter is a battlefield and toxic s...2019-07-311h 07
Sarah Fader The PodcastWorking The Brave Polls @RudyCaseres @ThisIsMyBraveRudy Caseres and I hung out, talked about bipolar disorder and This is My Brave, which debuts in Los Angeles tomorrow night! Here's more from Rudy.
My name is Rudy Caseres. I am an award-winning public speaker, writer, and vlogger who shares his story of living with bipolar and surviving suicide. I have traveled the country to work with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Mental Health America, Project Semicolon, and the American Association of Suicidology. My content has been featured on The Mighty, This is My Brave, OC87 Recovery Diaries, Wear Your Label, Project UROK...2018-09-2256 min
The MIRACLE ZoneEliminating the Mental Health Stigma in Master Year 2018 with Mike VenyAuthor and Keynote Speaker, Mike Veny, joins us on the MIRACLE Zone to have an open and necessary discussion on mental illness and the ignominy attached to it. Mike is one of America's leading mental health speakers and a high-energy, drum-circle facilitator. He's the author of the book Transforming Stigma: How to Become a Mental Wellness Superhero. He delivers educational, engaging, and entertaining presentations to meetings and conferences throughout the world. As a 2017 PM360 ELITE Award Winner, Mike is recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in the healthcare industry. He starred in several OC87 Recovery Diaries documentary films, two o...2018-04-1741 min
OC87 Recovery Diaries on the RadioEpisode 21 – A Talk with Psych Central Podcast Host, Gabe HowardPodcast interview with PsychCentral.com podcast host, Gabe Howard, who suffers from bipolar disorder, but is in recovery.
The post Episode 21 – A Talk with Psych Central Podcast Host, Gabe Howard appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2018-03-0100 minOC87 Recovery Diaries on the RadioEpisode 20 – Psychologist Maury Joseph, PsyD: A Therapist with a Unique ApproachA podcast interview with psychologist Maury Joseph, PsyD. Maury is different from most psychologists in that he “gets out of the way of his patients.”
The post Episode 20 – Psychologist Maury Joseph, PsyD: A Therapist with a Unique Approach appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2018-02-1500 minOC87 Recovery Diaries on the RadioEpisode 19 – Rudy Caseres: Champion for Mental HealthRudy Caseres is a mental health advocate who lives with bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety.
The post Episode 19 – Rudy Caseres: Champion for Mental Health appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2018-02-0100 minOC87 Recovery Diaries on the RadioEpisode 18 – Libby Parker; Changing the LGBTQ+ Mental Health LandscapeMx. Libby Parker, MSS, LSW is an outpatient therapist and manager of Einstein Health Network’s PRIDE Program, which coordinates and supports various services designed to meet the unique needs of LGBTQ+ identified patients.
The post Episode 18 – Libby Parker; Changing the LGBTQ+ Mental Health Landscape appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2018-01-1800 minOC87 Recovery Diaries on the RadioEpisode 17– Bipolar Disorder, Family, and LoveThe memoir "Gorilla and the Bird" discusses how bipolar disorder affects work, family, and relationships. Podcast interview with Zack and his mom, Cindy.
The post Episode 17– Bipolar Disorder, Family, and Love appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2018-01-0400 minOC87 Recovery Diaries on the RadioEpisode 16 – Comedian and TV Personality Paul Gilmartin on Podcasting, PTSD, and Coping with TraumaHost of The Mental Illness Happy Hour, Paul Gilmartin has come a long way since doing stand-up comedy and hosting the TV show, Dinner and a Movie.
The post Episode 16 – Comedian and TV Personality Paul Gilmartin on Podcasting, PTSD, and Coping with Trauma appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2017-12-2100 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 262: The Choice of Hope. Rev. Sheri Heller, LCSWRev. Sheri Heller, LCSW is a New York City psychotherapist and interfaith minister in private practice. Sheri is also a freelance writer, a playwright and the creator of a therapeutic theater event for at-risk women and girls in the public sector of New York City. Sheri's journey of recovery was told through an animated film short by OC87 Recovery Diaries (http://oc87recoverydiaries.com/), aired on PBS. She is the author of A Clinicians Journey from Complex Trauma to Thriving: Reflections on Abuse, C-PTSD and Reclamation (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074NNPHFZ/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin...2017-12-1833 min
Waking Up Bipolar with Chris Cole | Bipolar disorder, spiritual awakening, and everything in between.Mike Veny: Transforming Stigma, Minority Mental Health, and Difficult ConversationsIn this episode of Waking Up Bipolar, Chris Cole speaks with Mike Veny—America’s leading mental health speaker and a high-energy drum circle facilitator. Hear Mike talk about how he fights stigma in himself and throughout the country.Mike delivers educational, engaging, and entertaining presentations to meetings and conferences throughout the world. As a 2017 PM360 ELITE Award Winner, he is recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in the healthcare industry. Mike has also starred in several OC87 Recovery Diaries documentary films, two of which were featured at the 2017 Reel Minds Film series.Mi...2017-12-1300 minOC87 Recovery Diaries on the RadioEpisode 15 – Mental Health and Madness in 19th Century AmericaHow were individuals with mental illness treated in 19th century psychiatric hospitals? What was society’s attitude towards these people?
The post Episode 15 – Mental Health and Madness in 19th Century America appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2017-12-0700 minOC87 Recovery Diaries on the RadioEpisode 14 – “The Hunting Ground”: Recovering from Sexual Assault – an Interview with Documentary Film Subject, Kamilah WillinghamInterview with Kamilah Willingham, a subject of the documentary film, “The Hunting Ground.”
The post Episode 14 – “The Hunting Ground”: Recovering from Sexual Assault – an Interview with Documentary Film Subject, Kamilah Willingham appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2017-11-1600 minOC87 Recovery Diaries on the RadioEpisode 13 – Dr. Kristin Neff and the Art of Self-CompassionDr. Kristin Neff is a pioneer in the study and practice of self-compassion. What is self-compassion? Listen in to this podcast episode to find out.
The post Episode 13 – Dr. Kristin Neff and the Art of Self-Compassion appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2017-11-0200 minOC87 Recovery Diaries on the RadioEpisode 12 – From Nigeria to the U.S. — A Journey with Anxiety and DepressionAdesola Ogunleye, a Nigerian American immigrant who lives with depression and anxiety, is interviewed on this episode of OC87 Recovery Diaries on the Radio.
The post Episode 12 – From Nigeria to the U.S. — A Journey with Anxiety and Depression appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2017-10-1900 minOC87 Recovery Diaries on the RadioEpisode 11 – An Interview with Gabriel Nathan: Editor in Chief"When you make a choice to put yourself out there, you’re empowering yourself — and you’re empowering others." – Gabriel Nathan
The post Episode 11 – An Interview with Gabriel Nathan: Editor in Chief appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2017-10-0500 minOC87 Recovery Diaries on the RadioEpisode 10 – An Autism, Asperger’s Doctor with a Son on the SpectrumDr. Robert Naseef can't alter the fact that he has a son on the spectrum, but he has evolved in the ways in which he copes with his son’s disability.
The post Episode 10 – An Autism, Asperger’s Doctor with a Son on the Spectrum appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2017-09-2100 minOC87 Recovery Diaries on the RadioEpisode 9 – The Psychiatrist’s DaughterOn this episode of OC87 Recovery Diaries on the Radio, we talk about parenting, therapy, and self-care from the perspective of a psychiatrist's daughter.
The post Episode 9 – The Psychiatrist’s Daughter appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2017-09-0700 minOC87 Recovery Diaries on the RadioEpisode 8 – A Bengali American Woman’s Bipolar JourneyBengali Mental Health - Fahmina Ahmed says she's experiencing many more highs and lows in her bipolar disorder because of the volatile political climate.
The post Episode 8 – A Bengali American Woman’s Bipolar Journey appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2017-08-1700 minOC87 Recovery Diaries on the RadioEpisode 7 – The Effects of Bullying on Mental Health in High SchoolA guidance counselor and student share their views on the issue of bullying, mental health in high school, and way to deal with the whole problem.
The post Episode 7 – The Effects of Bullying on Mental Health in High School appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2017-08-0300 minOC87 Recovery Diaries on the RadioEpisode 6 – Mental Health in ComedyComedians Robert Ecks and Jacquie Baker discuss the complicated ways in which mental health is impacted by comedy, and how the two can go hand in hand.
The post Episode 6 – Mental Health in Comedy appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2017-07-2000 minOC87 Recovery Diaries on the RadioEpisode 5 – Talking About Grief and Loss, with Social Worker Nancy WillisLaura and Bud interview clinical social worker, Nancy Willis, about the tragic loss of her son Alex at the age of nineteen in a car accident.
The post Episode 5 – Talking About Grief and Loss, with Social Worker Nancy Willis appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2017-07-0600 minOC87 Recovery Diaries on the RadioEpisode 4 – An Interview with Mental Health Advocate and Certified Peer Specialist, Michael SolomonPodcast interview with mental health advocate, certified peer specialist, and author, Michael Solomon who lives with bipolar disorder.
The post Episode 4 – An Interview with Mental Health Advocate and Certified Peer Specialist, Michael Solomon appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2017-06-1500 minOC87 Recovery Diaries on the RadioEpisode 3 – An Interview with Documentary Filmmaker Glenn HolstenGlenn Holsten discusses the making of his mental health documentary film, Hollywood Beauty Salon.
The post Episode 3 – An Interview with Documentary Filmmaker Glenn Holsten appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2017-06-0100 minOC87 Recovery Diaries on the RadioEpisode 2 – Art and Mental Health: Can They Co-Exist, or Must They Compete?Bud and Laura interview Philadelphia artists Abby Squire and Rosie Carlson about how art and mental health affect one another.
The post Episode 2 – Art and Mental Health: Can They Co-Exist, or Must They Compete? appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.2017-05-1900 min
Inside Mental HealthOC87 Recovery Diaries – Real People, Real StoriesIn this episode of the Psych Central Show, host Gabe Howard talks with Glenn Holsten and Gabriel Nathan. Glenn is the award-winning director of OC87, the groundbreaking film that led to the OC87 Recovery Diaries website, of which Gabriel is the editor-in-chief. The OC, in this case, refers not Orange County, but Obsessive-Compulsive. The website features mental health music, art, interviews, movie reviews, essays, recovery videos, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2017-04-2622 min
Mighty Movie PodcastBud Clayman on OC87: THE OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE MAJOR DEPRESSION BIPOLAR ASPERGER'S MOVIE
You could say that a documentary with the title OC87: THE OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE MAJOR DEPRESSION BIPOLAR ASPERGER'S MOVIE is maybe biting off more than it could chew, but no more so than the filmmaker who found himself coping, not voluntarily, with all those afflictions. More than just a sympathetic observer, Bud Clayman -- who co-directed this film with Glenn Holsten and Scott Johnston -- had a career in film derailed all those mental illnesses and, after years in therapy, has now picked up the camera again to create a film that's at once a personal document, an...2012-06-0821 min
One Hour AT A TimeOC87: The Obsessive Compulsive, Major Depression, Bipolar, Asperger’s MovieMental illness interrupted his dream of a filmmaking career. Thirty years later, he’s making the movie of his life. Bud Clayman is one of films’ most unlikely heroes. This is a personal story with universal relevance—a wildly original documentary of pain and vulnerability, empowerment, and Bud’s quest for belonging. Through video diaries, Bud reveals eye-opening glimpses of his inner world, including OC87, an altered state of mind named by Bud and his therapist. “My mind becomes filled with intrusive thoughts that over-analyze every action and idea,” he says. “As my awareness becomes dominated by themes of control and mental com...2011-02-1456 min