Sigil the Unquiet

Sigil the Unquiet
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Sigil of the Unquiet is a podcast for those who speak softly but shake worlds. In this sanctuary of defiance, host Toren dismantles stigma, challenges systemic failures, and amplifies voices too often silenced. Each episode is a spell—woven from lived experience, rigorous research, and unapologetic truth-telling. From mental health myths to identity politics, Sigil of the Unquiet invites guests, listeners, and rebels alike to reclaim their narratives and rewrite the rules. Whether you're navigating burnout, battling misinformation, or simply seeking a space where vulnerability is power.

  1. 12/24/2025

    End‑of‑Year CTA: Holding Ourselves Through Christmas #12

    This isn’t a festive recap. It’s a pause. Christmas amplifies everything—grief, loneliness, pressure, expectation. For many, this season is not soft lights and warmth but survival. Mental health crises spike every December, and millions feel more isolated, not less. If that’s you, you’re not failing. You’re human.

    6 min

  2. 12/10/2025

    Nitrous Oxide, Depression, and Dangerous Shortcuts #11

    Welcome to Sigil the Unquiet. Today we’re tackling a seductive headline: nitrous oxide as fast relief for depression. The science is intriguing—but the dangers of this framing are profound.

    16 min

  3. 12/10/2025

    Trans Mental Health and Advocacy #10

    Welcome to Sigil the Unquiet. Today we confront a dangerous moment: the UK government is considering guidance that could exclude trans people from single-sex spaces. The Royal College of Psychiatrists warns this poses significant risks to mental health. Advocacy must rise to meet this threat.

    17 min

  4. 12/10/2025

    Voices for Mental Health: Advocacy in 2025” #9

    Welcome to Sigil the Unquiet. Today, we’re not just talking numbers—we’re interrogating how governments frame mental health. Because framing matters: it can empower, or it can erase.”

    16 min

  5. 11/19/2025

    Men’s mental health — breaking the endurance myth #8

    Men are told to carry the sky in silence. To endure without complaint. To “man up.” But the numbers tell a different story: suicide remains the leading cause of death for men under 50 in the UK, over half of men admit ignoring worrying health issues, and nearly a quarter say they would never seek professional mental health support. The cost of this silence is staggering—mental ill health drains an estimated £300 billion from England’s economy each year.

    36 min

  6. 10/29/2025

    The Illusion of Erasure: EMDR, Trauma, and the myth of Resolution #7

    In this mythic, survivor-led episode, Toren Ylfa dismantles the seductive promise of EMDR therapy: that trauma can be “resolved,” “cleared,” or even “removed.” With fierce clarity and ADHD-informed nuance, they explore how EMDR’s linear model clashes with nonlinear memory, emotional intensity, and the lived reality of neurodivergent survivors. From the clinical risks to the cultural gaslighting, this episode challenges the idea that healing means forgetting—and offers a powerful alternative: survivor-led clarity, agency, and remembrance with fire. Whether you’ve been offered EMDR, felt erased by its framing, or are seeking therapies that honor your rhythm, this episode is a call to reclaim your story. 🜛 We don’t do tidy here. We do mythic. We do clarity that burns. Sources: https://www.simplypsychology.org/dangers-of-emdr-therapy.html https://www.restorativeintegrations.com/blog/7-pros-and-cons-of-emdr-therapy-explained-by-a-therapist https://www.verywellmind.com/dangers-of-emdr-therapy-8426081 https://www.additudemag.com/emdr-therapy-eye-movement-desensitization-trauma-adhd/ https://www.relationalpsych.group/articles/can-emdr-treat-adhd

    22 min

  7. 10/22/2025

    Scotus Case on Conversion Therapy #6

    On today's Episode we go over the recent Scotus Case on Conversion Therapy: Chiles v. Salazar.

    18 min

  8. 10/15/2025

    Pain is not a crime #5

    Before suicide was a diagnosis, it was a decision. In ancient Rome, it was a philosophical exit—Seneca drank poison with dignity. In Japan, seppuku was ritualized honor. These weren’t cries for help. They were statements of control, of legacy, of defiance. Then came the church. Suicide became sin. A crime against God. Bodies denied burial. Families shamed. That shift didn’t just change theology—it rewrote the social contract. Pain became taboo. Death became punishment. And the people most in need of compassion were cast out. We inherited that silence. And we’re still paying for it. Evidence provided Section 1: Suicide Across Cultures: Understanding the variation and complexity of the suicidal process across ethnicities and cultures | Oxford AcademicCultural and Societal Influences on Suicide Rates - iResearchNet History of suicide - Wikipedia Section 2: Rethinking suicide prevention: from prediction to understanding | BJPsych International | Cambridge CoreChapter 1. Suicide Risk Assessment | Psychiatry Online Suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 15-34 in the U.S. Section 3: Breaking the stigma around seeking help | Papyrus Financial difficulty and suicide: the numbers - Money and Mental Health World Suicide Prevention Day: Stigma, Stress, and Silence Section 4: Suicide Why people self-harm - NHSSection 5: Suicide prevention in England: 5-year cross-sector strategy - GOV.UK Suicide prevention policy - House of Commons Library Suicide

    52 min
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Sigil of the Unquiet is a podcast for those who speak softly but shake worlds. In this sanctuary of defiance, host Toren dismantles stigma, challenges systemic failures, and amplifies voices too often silenced. Each episode is a spell—woven from lived experience, rigorous research, and unapologetic truth-telling. From mental health myths to identity politics, Sigil of the Unquiet invites guests, listeners, and rebels alike to reclaim their narratives and rewrite the rules. Whether you're navigating burnout, battling misinformation, or simply seeking a space where vulnerability is power.

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