Ups and Downs

Ashley & Austin
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  • MENTAL HEALTH

Ups and Downs is a podcast made for us to share the stories of everyone’s struggles with mental health while celebrating their triumphs in learning more about themselves and how they fit into the world. Consider this a safe space where you can tell your story if you’d like, and connect with the stories of others. No matter what you’re going through, remember that you are not alone in this journey.

Episodes

  1. 07/09/2021

    Brian's Story

    In this episode, we talk to Brian, creator and host of podcast Wolf Among Sheep, where he chronicles this past year working as a traveling erotic masseur and overcoming his diagnosis of major depression one step at a time. If you’re interested in learning more about Brian, check out his website at https://www.bahdyworks.com/ This episode contains mentions of major depression, sex work, and sex. If these topics are triggering to you, please don’t feel like you have to stay and listen. Remember that taking care of your mental wellbeing is important.

    47 min

  2. 06/22/2021

    Medusa's Story

    In this episode, we talk to Medusa (alias), who has been suffering with PTSD since experiencing rape. She now identifies as a rape survivor, and chronicles her journey in understanding what happened to her, how to help those feeling like her, and how medical marijuana has helped her.

    45 min

  3. 05/28/2021

    Ryan's Episode

    In this episode, we talk to Ryan, who was diagnosed with major depressive disorder and anxiety following voluntary admission into a psychiatric facility.  This episode contains mentions of anxiety, depression, and ADD. If these topics are triggering to you, please don't feel like you have to stay and listen. Remember that taking care of your mental wellbeing is important.

    39 min

  4. 04/23/2021

    Tracy's Episode

    Today we interview Tracy, a board certified behavioral analyst (BCBA) who speaks about her experiences working in the field as well as her personal journey with anorexia nervosa, body dysmorphia, and anxiety.  This episode contains mentions of generalized anxiety, anorexia nervosa, and body dysmorphia. If these topics are triggering to you, please don’t feel like you have to stay and listen. Remember that taking care of your mental wellbeing is important.

    1h 1m

  5. 03/26/2021

    Chelsea's Story

    In this episode, we talk to Chelsea, who has been dealing with anxiety and ADD since the age of 10 and is now pursuing a Psy.D. This episode contains mentions of anxiety, familial death, ADD, and panic attacks. If these topics are triggering to you, please don’t feel like you have to stay and listen. Remember that taking care of your mental wellbeing is important.

    37 min

  6. 03/19/2021

    Ariel's Story

    In this episode, we talk to Ariel, who discusses her journey through navigating her own mental health issues and finding peace in her spiritual practice. This episode contains mentions of addiction, drug use, familial abuse, dangerous situations, and witchcraft. If these topics are triggering to you, please don’t feel like you have to stay and listen. Remember that taking care of your mental wellbeing is important.

    45 min

  7. 03/12/2021

    Cris' Story

    In this episode, we talk to Cris, mother of 2 who's experienced the death of her eldest brother and both parents. She discusses what she's learned in going through the process of grief and her subsequent diagnosis of PTSD following the passing of her parents. This episode contains mention of familial death, anxiety, depression and PTSD. If these topics are triggering to you, please don’t feel like you have to stay and listen. Remember that taking care of your mental wellbeing is important.

    38 min

  8. 03/05/2021

    Ashley's Story

    In this episode we talk to our co-host Ashley, who has been managing anxiety and panic attacks since the death of her grandmother. This episode contains mentions of, anxiety, panic attacks and familial death. If these topics are triggering to you, please don’t feel like you have to stay and listen. Remember that taking care of your mental wellbeing is important.

    22 min

  9. 02/26/2021

    Cori's Story

    In this episode we talk to co-host Cori, who discusses her story of parental drug abuse and how that's led to her story of being diagnosed with PTSD and Depression. This episode contains mentions of suicidal ideation, addiction, self harm, dissociation and eating disorders. If these topics are triggering to you, please don’t feel like you have to stay and listen. Remember that taking care of your mental wellbeing is important.

    48 min

  10. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    About the Show

    Intro episode talking about what the podcast is about and our goals moving forward. If you have any questions or would like to be a guest speaker, email us at upsanddownspdcst@gmail.com. First episode coming on 2/26/21!

    2 min

Trailer

About

Ups and Downs is a podcast made for us to share the stories of everyone’s struggles with mental health while celebrating their triumphs in learning more about themselves and how they fit into the world. Consider this a safe space where you can tell your story if you’d like, and connect with the stories of others. No matter what you’re going through, remember that you are not alone in this journey.

Information

  • Creator
    Ashley & Austin
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ashley & Austin
  • Show Website
    Ups and Downs