Description
Rich celebrity on TV: “Have you ever been sad? You might have depression.” If scenarios like this piss you off, you might want to tune in to our show. In this episode, Gabe expresses his extreme distaste for celebrities posing as the “face” of mental illness. He feels further validated when Mr. Peanutbutter, a happy character from the Netflix show BoJack Horseman, becomes the new face of depression -- first as the “sad dog” meme and then as a depression spokesperson.
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
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Published 08/10/23
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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...
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