Ex-Husband + Ex-Wife = Mental Health Podcast (Not Crazy Podcast)

The wait is over! Here is the first episode of the new Not Crazy Podcast with Lisa — Gabe’s ex-wife. In this show, they cover all the things you want to know: How long they were married, what their marriage was like and why they have decided to do a mental health podcast together. They [...]

By |2020-05-30T20:47:02-04:00May 30th, 2020|Mental Illness, Not Crazy, Podcast, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Ex-Husband + Ex-Wife = Mental Health Podcast (Not Crazy Podcast)

Mental Health Month – Good or Bad? (Not Crazy Podcast)

It’s May! That means it’s Mental Health Awareness Month in the U.S. But what is this campaign all about? Is it a strong force for good or a tiny band-aid slapped on a gaping wound? In this Not Crazy Podcast, Gabe and Lisa have a deep discussion about mental health awareness — they list the [...]

By |2020-05-26T13:56:25-04:00May 26th, 2020|Mental Illness, Not Crazy, Podcast, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Mental Health Month – Good or Bad? (Not Crazy Podcast)

Are Physical Pain and Mental Illness Linked? (Psych Central Podcast)

Are you in pain, or are you depressed? Does one lead to the other? In today’s show, Dr. Jack Stern, a board-certified neurosurgeon, explains how the two are linked. He also discusses why opioids don’t work for chronic pain and how past pain can affect our current pain levels. Don’t miss a great discussion on [...]

By |2020-05-12T20:57:52-04:00May 21st, 2020|Mental Illness, Podcast, The Psych Central Podcast, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Are Physical Pain and Mental Illness Linked? (Psych Central Podcast)

Policing People With Mental Illness (Psych Central Podcast)

Why are the police often called to handle mental health crises? And what are they trained to do once they get to the scene?  In today’s show, Sergeant Matt Harris of the Columbus, Ohio Police Department sheds light on police officers’ role in the community and explains how they can help when someone is having [...]

By |2020-05-05T21:17:20-04:00May 14th, 2020|Mental Illness, The Psych Central Podcast, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Policing People With Mental Illness (Psych Central Podcast)

Introducing the Woebot Mental Health App (Psych Central Podcast)

Got the quarantine blues? Meet Woebot, an on-demand therapy robot who talks you through your problems! Woebot’s advice is based on cognitive-behavioral therapy and can help you identify distorted thinking.  He even checks in on you to see if you’re OK.  In today’s podcast, we talk with Woebot’s creator, Dr. Alison Darcy, who shares how [...]

By |2020-04-28T15:13:03-04:00May 7th, 2020|Mental Illness, Non-Medical Treatments, The Psych Central Podcast, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Introducing the Woebot Mental Health App (Psych Central Podcast)

COVID-19, Panic and Mental Illness (Not Crazy Podcast)

The entire world is in one boat right now: We’re all facing this coronavirus pandemic together. But for those of us who already struggle with mental health issues, this fear overtaking the globe can feel downright overwhelming. If you are feeling riddled with anxiety, uncertainty and depression, know you are not alone. In this podcast, [...]

By |2020-04-14T16:01:19-04:00April 5th, 2020|Mental Illness, Not Crazy, Podcast, Uncategorized|Comments Off on COVID-19, Panic and Mental Illness (Not Crazy Podcast)

The Invisible Damage Left Behind by a Car Accident

When you think of a car accident, you probably think of the physical injuries and car damage that happen during a collision. These things are usually visible to the naked eye and are expected when two heavy objects collide at speed. What you may not be aware of is the invisible damage that can happen to the [...]

By |2019-01-15T13:34:44-05:00January 15th, 2019|Guest Blogs, Mental Illness, PTSD|Comments Off on The Invisible Damage Left Behind by a Car Accident

It’s My Birthday, And I’m Bipolar

Over the past year, I learned to never start a podcast with a schizophrenic. Honestly, it could be to never start a podcast with a New Yorker or a millennial, but since I operate in the mental health space, I’m going to pin this on my co-host’s mental illness. Which, of course, she’d correctly point [...]

By |2018-11-29T09:51:12-05:00November 29th, 2018|Bipolar Disorder, Family, Mental Illness, Self-Care|Comments Off on It’s My Birthday, And I’m Bipolar

Bipolar Disorder and Thoughts

One of the worst things about living with bipolar disorder is figuring out which thoughts are worthy of my attention.   One of the worst things about living with bipolar disorder is figuring out which thoughts are worthy of my attention. Just because I think it doesn’t make it true. That bit of truth is [...]

By |2018-09-30T15:08:47-04:00September 30th, 2018|Bipolar Disorder, Mental Illness|Comments Off on Bipolar Disorder and Thoughts

4 Practical Ways of Dealing with Illness

Illnesses often come in different shapes and forms as well as catch you unaware a lot of the time. They can completely throw your life off track, however, it’s key that you explore practical ways of coping. Although some illnesses are more severe than others, you should find solace in the fact that there are [...]

By |2018-07-24T16:02:10-04:00July 24th, 2018|Guest Blog, Guest Blogs, Mental Illness|Comments Off on 4 Practical Ways of Dealing with Illness