We're All Mad Here

Geneva Atkinson

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A podcast aimed at dismantling the stigma surrounding mental health conditions, opening a discussion, and facilitating understanding, one story at a time.

24/09/2018

"Crying Shame" - The Nuances of Mens' Mental Health

“One of the issues I have [with depression] is that I don’t want to drag other people down. It’s a kind of pre-judgement about the situation - the other person might not even feel like that, but I don’t want to kill the mood. There’s a lot of internalised shame around what it means to be a man.” On this week’s episode, I’m joined by Michael, an extremely eloquent young author, who speaks about the complex nuances that can prevent men from seeking help for mental health problems, as well as what he personally does to cope. Sinead also joins us, supporting Michael’s views and discussing the men’s mental health campaign that she has recently launched. BetterHelp discount code: www.betterhelp.com/allmadhere You can find Michael's work here: www.howtokeepstill.com You can find Sinead's campaign here: Campaign Launch: Sunday 30th September (https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/silence-kills-tickets-49537875118?aff=ebdssbdestsearch) If you are unable to attend the fundraising event, you can donate to MindfullAus- a non-profit organisation who run workshops and programs, teaching others on mental illness, resilience and the tools it takes to be well (https://gogetfunding.com/silencekills/)

21 min
12/09/2018

"He Would Always Find Us" - Growing up in a Violent Household

‘We couldn’t just leave. We would have to rent a cabin where my dad couldn’t find us’. What happens when your biggest role model becomes terrifying and tyrannical? How do children of violent abusers deal with the memories later in life? We explore these topics with Belinda Wood as she tells us about what it was like growing up in fear of her father, and how her own marriage has been affected. Resources Mentioned in This Podcast: Domestic Violence Hotline Australia: 1800 737 732 Lifeline Suicide Hotline: 13 11 14 BetterHelp Counselling: www.betterhelp.com/allmadhere Belinda's Instagram: @belle_natural Belinda's email: belinda3986@gmail.com

16 min
27/08/2018

"Psychedelichiatry" - Benefits and Barriers to Treating Mental Illness with Psychedelics

I’m joined today by Doctor Prash Puspanathan, a doctor of medicine at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Prash has a Masters in Psychological Medicine and is currently a psychiatric registrar with special interest in the use of psychedelic substances in the treatment of psychological conditions. These conditions include PTSD, treatment resistant depression and the anxiety that comes with terminal illness. He speaks to us today about the profoundly positive effects these substances can have, and the barriers that currently exist when trying to do medical research about them. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: BetterHelp: www.betterhelp.com/allmadhere (Follow this link to get a discount on your first session)

21 min
21/08/2018

"It's a Superpower" - What it's Really like to Have Multiple Personalities

Betterhelp: www.betterhelp.com/allmadhere Today I speak to the person who inspired me to start this podcast, and who experiences arguably one of the most misunderstood conditions in psychological literature. Amber is a trans-female data analyst living in Newcastle Australia who has dissociative identity disorder, or what is popularly known as 'multiple personality disorder'. She has been a 'multiple' for most of her adult life, and has been working deeply to understand and accept her identities. She describes her experience as being 'like living in a share-house. I don't have any control over what anyone else does, I can only make sure that everyone is happy'. She describes how having multiple identities impacts her romantic relationships, and how having a 'team' of identities on hand is a bit like having a superpower. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: BetterHelp: www.betterhelp.com/allmadhere Amber's email: amberxoxtaylor@gmail.com Free Resources for Hosts, Alters, Counsellors and Friends of People with “Multiple Personalities”: http://www.net-burst.net/counselor-therapist/dissociative-resources.htm

24 min
30/07/2018

"The Definition of Courage" - How to be Scared and do it Anyway with Dr. Reid Wilson

Check out Betterhelp, an amazing online counseling service that matches you with a therapist who is PERFECT for whatever you need. It only takes 5 minutes, so start getting help right away. If you follow this link, you'll get a discount off your first session: Betterhelp.com/allmadhere Dr. Reid Wilson is a licensed psychologist who directs the Anxiety Disorders Treatment Centre. He is also Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. He is an international expert in the treatment of anxiety disorders, with books translated into nine languages. He designed and served as lead psychologist for American Airlines' first national program for the fearful flier. Dr. Wilson served on the Board of Directors of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America for 12 years. His free self-help website - www.anxieties.com - serves 500,000 visitors (20 million hits) per year. He serves as the Expert for WebMD's Anxiety and Panic Community. Television appearances include The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Katie Show, Good Morning America, CNN, CNN-Financial Network, A&E's Hoarders, MTV's True Life. Today on our podcast, he will be going into detail about the powerful techniques that he teaches people to help them overcome their disorders, and how these techniques can also be used outside of a mental health context. He tells us what it was like to create the first program for frequent fliers, and leaves us with a message of hope for anyone who is encountering difficulty with anxiety. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Reid Wilson's new online self help program: http://noiseinyourhead.com/ Reid Wilson's Website: www.anxieties.com

27 min
22/07/2018

"Empathy Fatigue" - Burnout in Helping Professions

Burnout and empathy fatigue are highly under-recognised problems amongst those who work in helping professions. Mental health issues in these jobs are incredibly common. Today, my guest Caitlin addresses these topics. Caitlin is a mental health worker delivering rehab programs to inmates within the prison system. She has experienced significant mental health issues of her own due to the heavy emotional stress of her job. She speaks to us today about how her clients are ‘let down the by the system’, and how ‘offending doesn’t happen in a vacuum”. She will also talk about how carers and those in helping professions such as teaching, medicine, and mental health can end up burning out because of the high level of empathy required to do their jobs. She will share what helped her during her worst times, and offer a message of solidarity.

15 min
15/07/2018

"Underwater" - Sensitivity and Acceptance in Dissociative Disorder

Check out Betterhelp, an amazing online counseling service that matches you with a therapist who is PERFECT for whatever you need. It only takes 5 minutes, so start getting help right away. If you follow this link, you'll get a discount off your first session: Betterhelp.com/allmadhere This week, I’m joined by Bee. Bee is a student living in Melbourne, and she experiences Dissociative Disorder. She will often feel so out of touch with her surroundings that it is difficult to speak or concentrate, and sometimes will have trouble feeling connected with her body. She will speak to us today about how these issues have affected her life, what triggers them, and how she has integrated them into her identity. She will also share what has most helped her to cope when her symptoms become overwhelming, as well as some advice for anyone dealing with these same things. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Dissociation, Depersonalization/Derealization Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2366842584/

19 min
02/07/2018

"Back From the Brink" - Thriving with Borderline Personality Disorder

Today on the podcast I'm joined by Carissa Wright, a lived experience speaker and advocate for Borderline Personality Disorder. She shares her beautiful insights about the disorder and its treatment, and talks about why some of the common misconceptions about the disorder can be so upsetting. She also explains how to set boundaries if you are someone caring for a BPD sufferer, and what that means in practice. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Carissa's Blog: http://embracingbpd.blogspot.com/ BetterHelp: www.betterhelp.com/allmadhere Suicide Prevention Australia: https://www.suicidepreventionaust.org

20 min

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A podcast aimed at dismantling the stigma surrounding mental health conditions, opening a discussion, and facilitating understanding, one story at a time.

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Geneva Atkinson
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We're All Mad Here

We're All Mad Here

Episodes

"Crying Shame" - The Nuances of Mens' Mental Health

"He Would Always Find Us" - Growing up in a Violent Household

"Psychedelichiatry" - Benefits and Barriers to Treating Mental Illness with Psychedelics

"It's a Superpower" - What it's Really like to Have Multiple Personalities

"The Definition of Courage" - How to be Scared and do it Anyway with Dr. Reid Wilson

"Empathy Fatigue" - Burnout in Helping Professions

"Underwater" - Sensitivity and Acceptance in Dissociative Disorder

"Back From the Brink" - Thriving with Borderline Personality Disorder

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