Lots of podcasts are hosted by doctors and other mental health professionals. The podcasting space is filled with them because that is who major networks often hire. But who is helping to elevate the patient voice? Short answer? They're counting on you. What We Need & What You Get In order to have a Season 4 (they've done over 100 episodes in the past six years), which will consist of 10 brand spanking new episodes, they need to raise $5,500. This money will only go to the cost of...

Visit ThisEmotionalLife.org/bsp to learn more or subscribe RIGHT NOW on your favorite podcast player. A Bipolar, a Schizophrenic, and a Podcast was the first podcast by people with mental illness for people with mental illness. Each episode looks at life through the unique lens of people living with depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. Its original run ended in 2019 after garnering massive praise in the mental health community and boasting tens of thousands of listeners. Now...

We are returning for a limited run of 10 episodes with the first episode launching on January 4th, 2022. Episodes weekly through the end of the season. Our original run ended in 2019 after garnering massive praise in the mental health community and boasting tens of thousands of listeners.  Subscribe on your favorite podcast player or visit thisemotionallife.org/bsp BSP is hosted by Gabe Howard and Michelle Hammer. Learn more about them here.

A Bipolar, A Schizophrenic, and a Comeback? In the meantime check out Gabe's book, Mental Illness is an A*****e and Other Observations, at gabehoward.com. He'll sign it for you and throw in some cool swag.  Stay Tuned!

Please update your subscriptions and links to continue listening to the new Not Crazy podcast with Gabe Howard and his ex-wife, Lisa.  It's the mental health podcast for people who hate mental health podcasts.  Visit psychcentral.com/notcrazy for more information and links to popular podcast players. 

This Feed is Closing Down -- to continue listening please resubscribe to the new feed. Grab the new links at psychcentral.com/notcrazy  ... See You There! You’ve been diagnosed with mental illness -- what does this mean for your family planning? Is it anyone else’s business but your own? What are the unique challenges faced by parents with mental illness? In today’s show, Gabe and Lisa discuss their reasons for not having kids, while also interviewing Amy, a bipolar mom of two boys.   

Some of the professionals that work most with helping people with schizophrenia are nurses. There are so many types with different skill sets. Host Rachel Star Withers and Co-host Gabe Howards learn who these often overlooked healthcare workers are. Dr. Tari Dilks, Professor and President of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, joins with insight on what goes into being a psychiatric nurse. 

This Feed is Closing Down -- but we wanted to give you a taste of what you are missing! Grab the new links at psychcentral.com/notcrazy  It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! But what does that mean, exactly? Who are we raising awareness for? Is “mental health” the same as “mental illness?” In this Not Crazy Podcast, Gabe and Lisa ponder the meaning of this decades-old campaign and discuss the pros and cons of the movement. 

This Feed is Closing Down --resubscribe at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-crazy/id1510583099 What if a divorced couple decided to make a podcast about mental health? What would it be like? Well, wonder no more, because here it is. Grab a cup of hot tea and tune in to the first episode of the totally revamped Not Crazy Podcast with Gabe and Lisa, a couple of divorcees who didn’t like each other’s cats.  UPDATE YOUR FEEDS NOW SO YOU DON'T MISS A THING!

We have some good news and bad news. The bad news is that today is Jackie’s final episode as a Not Crazy cohost, and she will definitely be missed. The good news? A new co-host is waiting in the wings: Gabe’s ex-wife, Lisa. Yep, you read that right! If you’ve ever wanted to listen to a podcast hosted by ex-spouses, your chance is coming soon. Tune in to give a sweet farewell to Jackie and a warm welcome to Lisa. With every ending, there is a new beginning.

Is mindfulness just the latest New Age rage? Or is there more to it? In today’s podcast, Jackie informs a skeptical Gabe of the incredible value of practicing mindfulness. She comes prepared with scientific facts to prove that mindfulness is not simply airy fairy hoo-ha. Tune into today’s Not Crazy podcast to find out what mindfulness actually is, why it is so beneficial and how you can begin practicing it today.

The dreaded day has arrived. The party you’re supposed to attend sounded like a great idea -- last week. Now the day is here and you’re absolutely dreading it. Should you cancel? Or just suck it up and go? After all, you’ve done this so many times that your friend might never call again. Join Gabe and Jackie as they discuss why people with anxiety disorders have such a hard time keeping plans and get specific tips on easing your fears.

Many families are far from perfect, but some are downright toxic to your mental health. What happens when a close family member is so harmful you have no choice but to set firm boundaries? How does one go about that? In today’s Not Crazy podcast, Jackie and Gabe tackle this difficult topic with mental health advocate Sonya Mastick. Sonya opens up about her own experience with a toxic mother and shares how she has handled the situation.

Stable mental health during the COVID-19 quarantine: Is it possible? Within the span of a few months, the whole world as we know it has changed. Restaurants and stores have shut down. Businesses have closed their doors. You quite possibly have lost your job. How are you holding up? If you’re feeling the sting, we empathize. We’re feeling it too. Join us to discuss the pain of quarantine, how it’s changed our lives and what we can do to protect our mental health as well as our physical health.

Marijuana is touted as the coconut oil of medicine -- a cure-all for every ailment. What does the research say? And what do regular users and advocates say? In this Not Crazy podcast, Gabe and Jackie have an open-minded discussion about the pros and cons of weed. They also interview Eileen Davidson, a rheumatoid arthritis patient who regularly uses marijuana as a medicine. Tune in for some weed talk.

The entire world is in one boat right now: We’re all facing this coronavirus pandemic together. But for those of us who struggle with mental health issues, this fear currently overtaking the globe can feel downright overwhelming. If you are exasperated with anxiety, uncertainty and depression, know you are not alone. In this podcast, Gabe and Jackie discuss what we can do right now to nurture our mental health and to make some good come out of this scary time in history. Hang in there!

Men and women experience schizophrenia differently; from the age of onset to symptoms and how society treats those with mental disorders.  Schizophrenic, Rachel Star Withers and co-host Gabe Howard continue the discussion of the differences from the last episode but change the focus to men.  Jason Jepson, an author who has schizophrenia joins for a man’s perspective and Dr. Hayden Finch returns to explain the clinical side of the issues.

Do you worry endlessly that your partner will leave you or die? In today’s Not Crazy podcast, we take a deep look at abandonment issues. Gabe opens up about his constant fear that his wife Kendall will suddenly decide she is too good for him and take off, even though there is no basis for his worries. What’s the real reason behind these types of fears and what can be done about them? Tune in as Gabe discusses his thoughts with Jackie, who helps him work through this issue.

Are people with mental illness more creative? Jackie believes there may be a link between the two, while Gabe thinks it’s just a bunch of hoopla. Get ready -- they’ve both done their research and are ready to back their claims. Tune in to hear a lively debate on whether the science is valid, the difference between inspiration and creativity, as well as their own opinions and experiences on mental illness and creativity.

Do you live in constant fear of losing your job because of your illness? What are your options? When should you contact human resources? The ADA? A lawyer? In this podcast, Jackie and Gabe tackle this very complex topic with real answers and share their own personal stories of being fired because their employers deemed them too sick to be productive.

The rent is due tomorrow; but then you’ll only have $10 for the week’s groceries. What do you do? Many people have money stress. But for those of us with mental illness, it can feel like a life or death situation: Who wants to choose between having their power shut off and not getting their medication? In this episode, Gabe and Jackie discuss the overwhelming stress caused by a lack of money, especially for people with mental health issues.

Often we don't really consider gender dynamics in treatment or medication. A lot of medications are only tested on men because of the risk of pregnancy, etc. This means there are whole drugs that have made it to market that may not have ever been tested with women. Schizophrenia affects women in many different ways than men. This episode discusses differences in age, symptoms, treatments, lifestyle, parenthood in the genders as they experience schizophrenia.

Do you struggle with anger? Did you know that some of our most hot-headed moments are actually rooted in anxiety? In today’s podcast, Jackie openly shares her own fuse-blowing moment when her husband’s keys were (gasp!) missing from the hook, and now she must face being late for therapy and perhaps even lie dying on the side of the road. How did she handle this catastrophic situation that her mind so graciously forewarned her about? Join us to find out!

What’s it like being the spouse of someone with mental illness? In today’s podcast, our hosts Gabe and Jackie invite their beloved spouses, Kendall and Adam, to share what marriage with mental illness is like from their point of view. What issues have the couples run into so far and how did they resolve them? Do they have a safety plan if something goes awry? Is a strong partnership with mental illness even doable?