8 episodes
Chasing Awareness Haywood Robinson
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Chasing Awareness is a show that raises awareness about mental illness by shining a light on the experiences of those who suffer from mental illness and their loved ones. It also highlights important misconceptions and provides advice from mental health professionals. The show is hosted by the author of the book “Chasing Pleasure With Pain,” Haywood Robinson. Haywood, herself, suffers from several mental illnesses including bipolar, BPD, PTSD and ADHD. In this show, she has conversations with people who have been impacted by mental illness and shares her own experiences.
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Episode #7: Behavioral Alliance of SC Interview
BASC featured Haywood in their latest episode of BASC-ing in the Spotlight to highlight her advocacy for the early diagnosis of mental illness in adolescents and teens and to break the stigma of mental illness. This episode focuses on teenagers and early warning signs and advice based on Haywood's personal experience.
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Bonus Episode #6: Lady With a Microphone
Typically I have a guest on the show to speak about how mental health has affected their life in some way. However, life has been a bit chaotic the past couple of months between a job change and a mental health conference so I’ve had to postpone some conversations with several upcoming guests. That said, today I plan to give you access to the inside of my brain in this mini episode. Scary I know. I’m just winging this so get ready for episode 6: Lady with a Microphone.
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Episode #5: Mindfulness in the Workplace + Inequity in Mental Health
In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Dr. Jonathan Abdullah, who is an innovative educator, counselor, mindfulness facilitator and emerging psychotherapist. We discussed how incorporating mindfulness in the workplace can be advantageous to the employee as well as the employer. We also dove into equity (or the lack thereof) in mental healthcare, which is an incredibly relevant and important subject. We talked about systemic racism, unconscious bias, discrimination and more. So prepare yourself for some serious enlightenment with Dr. Abdullah.
Music by Mark Rinaldi
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Episode #4: You Need Therapy
I am so humbled and grateful to have my extremely gifted, sassy and compassionate therapist, Claire D’Andrea on the show. Claire is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in trauma, anxiety and addiction.
We’re going to be talking about some misconceptions of mental illness, cutting edge treatment and what it’s like from her perspective to see her clients doing well and seeing them fall on their asses. So get ready to learn how it is on the other side of mental healthcare.
Music by Mark Rinaldi
Visit www.clairedandrea.com for more information on my guest, therapist Claire D'Andrea!
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Episode #3: Dear Mama - Part 2
This is the second part of my conversation with my mother and we discuss how my undiagnosed mental illnesses affected my adult life, what that looked like from a mother’s perspective and how we got to where we are today.
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Episode #2: Dear Mama - Part 1
*Trigger Warning: Suicide*
A conversation with my mother: Part 1. She’ll explain what she would have done differently in hindsight and provide advice for parents who are currently struggling with a child or adult child suffering from mental illness. We discuss my childhood, riddled with learning disabilities, up to my first suicide attempt. Part 2 coming soon!
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