I'M NOT MENTALLY ILL BUT:: Recent Episodes
Jamie
Let's talk about mental illness, but from a new perspective. I'm here to start the conversation and give a voice to the supporters of those with a mental illness. You will be hearing from those of us who are not mentally ill but have someone close to us who is diagnosed with a mental illness. Welcome to the other side of mental illness.
On today's episode I will be chatting with Kelly who is a certified hypnotherapist.
Hypnotherapy or hypnosis is a type of nonstandard treatment or alternative medicine. It uses guided relaxation, intense concentration, and focused attention to achieve a heightened state of awareness that is sometimes called a trance.
Today's episode is diving into a news story about a man with schizophrenia who stole a school bus and led police on a 7 mile chase. With me today is this man's cousin.
Season 2 is officially here!
Today's episode will be diving into Mindy's story of losing her dad by suicide. He was battling with depression and anxiety. Mindy was 19 years old when she lost her father.
If you or someone you know is struggling please reach out for help.
Call or Text: 800-273-8255
On the season 1 finale we will be diving into my own personal story of the time my best friend with Bipolar roofied me.
This week's episode will be diving into Maree's story of having two children who are diagnosed with Bipolar and Borderline Personality disorder.
This weeks episode I will be chatting with the founders of my sisters haven which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping domestic abuse survivors.
More than 10 million men and women experience domestic violence every year. That equates to 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men.
Domestic Violence Hotline
Call
1-800-799-SAFE(7233)
Text
Start to 88788
In honor of suicide awareness month, this week's episode will be exploring Mariah's story of losing her step-dad to suicide on Halloween day in 2019.
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US for all ages. Every day, approximately 130 Americans die by suicide. Every 11 minutes, 1 person dies by suicide.
Suicide is 100% preventable, If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal ideation please seek help.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-8255
Connect 24/7 to a crisis counselor by texting the crisis text line
Text HOME to 741741.
This week's episode will be discussing Emotional Freedom Technique or EFT. EFT, also known as tapping or psychological acupressure, involves tapping specific points on the body in a particular sequence. While doing this, the person focuses on the issue that they wish to treat.
Kate is an EFT practitioner who started her own business 3 years ago called Mind Body Spirit Coaching. She has helped many clients improve their overall well being through stress management and learning to release stuck energy through mind body connection.
Kate started her journey with Emotional Freedom Technique 5 years ago to help her cope with her anxiety. Kate saw such a benefit in her own life that she decided to start teaching others.
Today's episode will be diving into Adrienne's story of what it was like to be married to a narcissist for 5 years.
Trigger warning: Topics of domestic violence
This weeks episode I will be chatting with Angelica who was diagnosed with Borderline Personality disorder(BPD), but no longer meets criteria.
Angelica is the creator of the best self system which is a program dedicated to helping others who are diagnosed with BPD.
On today's episode we will be diving into Kate's story. Kate was married to a man who is diagnosed with personality disorder. She is no longer in this relationship, and is working on healing from the trauma she endured.
Trigger warning: Topics of emotional and physical abuse
Today's episode will be diving into the story of how my ex-best friend with bipolar blackmailed me while he was hiding out in Mexico.
Trigger Warning: Topics of Sexual Nature
Today's episode will be diving into the topic of shadow work. Shadow work is about getting in touch with parts of yourself that you have repressed. Shadow work dives into the unconscious material that shapes our thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
Today's Guest specializes in shadow work. He holds a degree from San Diego State University in Kinesiology and has multiple certifications in physical and group training. He has helped 1,000’s of men and women reshape their lives from the inside out.
Today's episode we will be diving into Tami's story. She was married to a man for 22 years who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
TW: Brief topics of suicide
Today we will be diving into Marilyn's story. She has 3 children who are all diagnosed with anxiety and depression.
***Trigger Warning: we will be talking about self harm and suicidal ideation.
Today's episode will be diving into the fake elaborate story Jason created. He tried to convince me he had been kidnapped and left for dead on the side of the highway. We will be touching on the topics of suicidal ideation, kidnapping and drug use. (Trigger Warning)
Todays episode you will be hearing from Michelle who grew up with a mom who has bipolar disorder and PTSD.
Welcome to the other side of mental illness. We will be diving into my personal story of what it was like to have a best friend who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Please be advised we will be getting into topics of abuse and stalking.