Akathisia Stories

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Akathisia Stories is a podcast produced by the Medication-Induced Suicide Prevention and Education Foundation in Memory of Stewart Dolin (MISSD). Each episode shares real conversations to raise awareness of akathisia — a dangerous, medication-induced disorder that can cause self-harm, suicide, and violence. By combining lived experiences with education, the podcast advances MISSD’s mission to improve patient safety, prevent avoidable harm, and save lives.

Episodes

  1. 11/11/2025

    Episode 2 - Derek Blumke, from the Grunt Style Foundation, and Wendy Dolin, MISSD founder, on their work with veterans to reduce prescribed harm

    Derek Blumke is a writer, consultant, and veteran advocate dedicated to improving mental health outcomes and reducing avoidable harm. He served more than a decade in the U.S. Armed Forces and Michigan Air National Guard, and co-founded Student Veterans of America, Derek’s work now includes helping veterans who were harmed by the treatments meant to heal them, a journey he personally understands. Wendy Dolin is a licensed family therapist and the founder of MISSD. Widely recognized for her public health advocacy and education, Wendy has received humanitarian honors for her work helping both the public and medical community recognize akathisia — before tragedy occurs. Though honored by such recognition, the messages she receives from people who say MISSD helped them identify akathisia in time to seek appropriate care, mean more than any award.

    32 min

  2. 09/30/2025

    Episode 1 - Kristina Kaiser on her daughter Natalie and her work with MISSD

    Kristina Kaiser is a strategic communications consultant and educator with extensive experience in public relations, advocacy, and marketing across education, nonprofit, and public health sectors. She has directed large-scale awareness campaigns and academic programming that have strengthened organizational visibility and improved patient safety. Kristina has also developed accredited courses and educational resources, as well as fundraising campaigns and brand partnerships that expand impact. But what really drives her work is something deeply personal. Her daughter — and my cousin — Natalie died after developing prescription drug-induced akathisia. Since then, Kristina turned the heartbreaking loss of Natalie into a mission to make sure no other family has to suffer the same avoidable harm.

    39 min
  • 2 Episodes

About

Akathisia Stories is a podcast produced by the Medication-Induced Suicide Prevention and Education Foundation in Memory of Stewart Dolin (MISSD). Each episode shares real conversations to raise awareness of akathisia — a dangerous, medication-induced disorder that can cause self-harm, suicide, and violence. By combining lived experiences with education, the podcast advances MISSD’s mission to improve patient safety, prevent avoidable harm, and save lives.

Information

  • Creator
    MISSD
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Akathisia Stories
  • Show Website
    Akathisia Stories

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