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United States of PTSD

Matthew Boucher & Julia Kirkpatrick

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Season One: Mental health concerns are on the rise in the United States. This podcast will look at the influencing factors contributing to the decline of our culture. With the rise of school shootings, political divisiveness, increasing levels of hate, and a chronic war of peoples' rights, we have entered a domestic war that never ends. Our podcast will look at whether this is done by design or is it an abject failure. We will discuss it from a clinical and common-sense perspective. Secondar ...
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Alternative Stories and Fake Realities is a podcast designed to promote new and original audio drama, poetry and writing from across the English speaking world. Working with themes we will produce high quality content aimed at providing new perspectives on existing stories and ideas as we bring fresh and original writing into the world. We will use actors and writers from the United Kingdom and North America to offer a trans-Atlantic feel to our work. Content will be added when ready rather ...
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Send us a Text Message. Matt and Julia talk with a parent about Alice Trainings. This training is a "trauma informed approach" to school shootings. Cora talks about the impact this has had on her children. Does our country have any limit on the amount of trauma they are willing to impose on the citizens? You decide. How school shootings impact surv…
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Send us a Text Message. Matt and Julia discuss the benefits of being kind as a way of life. Can we all commit to doing this? The Benefits of Kindness on Mental Well-being | USU The case for kindness (apa.org) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/no-time-to-die License code: S4CEQWLNQXVZUMU4 Artwork and logo desig…
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Send us a Text Message. Guest Speaker, Dany ( a first generation Palestinian / Lebanese immigrant, artist and activist. Their grandparents were displaced during the 1948 ethnic cleansing campaign or (Nakba). Since the latest assault into Gaza they have been campaigning with the uncommitted movement to pressure government officials to work towards p…
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In this edition of the podcast we're chatting with writer, folklorist and historian Amy Boucher about plans for more from the world of her folk horror audio drama The Best of Men which was originally broadcast on this podcast. If you would like to find out more about the project to make season 2 of The Best of Men and to pledge your support to the …
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Send us a Text Message. My friend Omid wanted to come on the show to talk about what it was like growing up in Iran as a gay male. He talks about his coming out journey that lead him to California and now Italy. https://gofund.me/2be553bc https://gofund.me/e5be24f6 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/no-time-to-…
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Following the loss of her father, Margo is trying to come to terms with bereavement and the unkindness of her classmates at school when she begins to experience some strange encounters. In this moving drama by Gemma Johnson, performed by members of the Creative Youth Company we explore Margo's journey towards recovery and the individuals and commun…
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Send us a Text Message. Please welcome guest speaker Alex Jacques. Alex Jacques is a fine jeweler whose work is inspired by a love of nature and a dedication to acute detail. He is an independent activist for social justice and desires positive changes in our political landscape to better our communities in meaningful ways. Alex has close family fr…
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Send us a Text Message. Julia and Matt return, after a bit of a delay, to discuss the eroding reproductive rights in the US and talk about some of the social implications and talk explore some thoughts of what it is really about. There is an error at the beginning when Julia was talking about conception, she accidentally says contraception twice, w…
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Send us a Text Message. Matt and Julia talk about the stages of grief. Kubler-Ross Stages of Dying and Subsequent Models of Grief - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov) Grief.com – ABOUT / CONTACT 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call. Text. Chat. (988lifeline.org) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/no-time-to-…
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Send us a Text Message. Julia presents some numbers and statistics about marijuana use and revenue in RI. Matt and Julia talk about the increasing need for more and more Americans to be using a substance to deal with the failing culture. https://www.marijuanamoment.net/rhode-island-marijuana-retailers-shatter-monthly-sales-record-capping-off-100-mi…
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Send us a Text Message. It is with great honor that I was allowed to interview Dr. Atallah. Dr. Atallah is a Palestinian psychotherapist, a professor, as well as an advocate. He is vast wealth of knowledge on colonialism and its impacts on indigenous peoples of different nations. Below are some of his articles. Will you be brave enough to listen to…
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Send us a Text Message. Julia and Matt discuss the increasing epidemic of both mental health disorders and the opiate crisis. The question is why are so many people using drugs? If we are really addressing mental health as a country, why is the epidemic growing? Is the system working as designed or is it failing. This will be a multi-part episode. …
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back Donna Gaudette. Donna and Matt talk about toxic work spaces and the conditioning that comes with capitalism. We are trained to sacrifice all we can to keep the machine going. What is the toll it is having on us individually and collectively? Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzman…
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Send us a Text Message. Please welcome one of three new c-hosts, Julia Kirkpatrick BSW. Julia and Matt talk to special guest speaker, about her journey as a Trans woman Parker talks about challenges she has had to face and how current policies are adversely impacting the Trans community. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/…
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Camlann is the new audio drama from Tin Can Audio written by Ella Watts. In this special edition we chat with Ella and sound designer / composer Amber Devereux of Tin Can Audio about the creation of the show. Chris Gregory and Dex Legacy writer Emily Inkpen chatted with Ella and Amber via zoom so the sound quality isn't always perfect. We hope this…
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Send us a Text Message. Wendy talks about the difficult task of care taking someone close to her. This brings up issues about the lack of services for care takers and some of the impossible tasks of navigating a broken health care system, in a broken country. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/no-time-to-die Li…
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Send us a Text Message. On this episode Matt interviews a guest speaker, Matthew Allred, about his experience, as a survivor, from a gay hate crime, in the 90's. Matthew speaks candidly about his trauma, as it has impacted him into adulthood. Some topics include religion as a weapon, the impact of hate of LGBT youth, and impact of intolerance, as w…
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Flood survival operations are underway aboard the Ark and Captain Noah has delegated command to his sons and their partners. But as the voyage begins a spate of mysterious deaths prompt Parphia to turn detective and embark upon the world's first ever murder mystery. She is determined to record every last clue and discovery as she tries to solve the…
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Our guest on this edition of Alternative Stories is writer, writing coach and teacher Dr Rachel Knightley. We chatted on zoom about Rachel’s short story cycle “Twisted Branches” To buy a copy of Twisted Branches from the publisher Black Shuck Book please click the link below https://blackshuckbooks.co.uk/twisted-branches And find out more about Rac…
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Send us a Text Message. Matt and Wendy interview Donna Gaudette who shares her experiences about how she became an empath and what her journey has been like. Donna has worked with many individuals as a life coach and spiritual advisor. 21 State AGs Sign Amicus Brief: No Negative Incidents From Trans People In Bathrooms (erininthemorning.com) 5 Stag…
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Send us a Text Message. Matt and Wendy talk about the war in the Gaza strip and discuss ways to help create change. https://c5consultantconnection.com/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37917499/ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/no-time-to-die License code: S4CEQWLNQXVZUMU4 Artwork and logo design by Misty Rae.…
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In this edition we look behind the scenes at the making of our science fiction drama The Dex Legacy This podcast originally went out as an episode of The Dex Legacy Podcast and was released before the current season started. You can find out more about The Dex Legacy, subscribe and listen by searching The Dex Legacy in your favourite podcast app or…
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The second season of the Seren Poetry Podcast begins this week and in this preview edition we chat with Sarah Johnson from Seren who will be the interviewer in this series and hear poems from the featured poets. Thank you to Sarah Johnson from Seren for being our guest in this edition Sound design and production are by Chris Gregory for Alternative…
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Send us a Text Message. We wanted to make a funny and light episode for season 2. Matt talks about how he navigated through his own anxiety by meeting celebrities. Shout of to Rhode Island Comicon 2023 and the celebrities who, unbeknownst to them, helped create a magical day for Matt. Special Thanks to Ally Sheedy, Gina Gershon, Mindy Cohn, and Pau…
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Thank you for listening to this edition of the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast in which we chat with poet Matthew Stewart about his new Happenstance collection “Whatever you do, just don’t” You can order a copy of the collection via Happenstance here https://www.happenstancepress.com/index.php/shop/product/47818-whatever-you-do-just-…
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Send us a Text Message. This is a brief guided visualization, led by Matt, to help reduce anxious thoughts and help you return to the present. Have a great fall everyone. Thank you to Brittany Brown for always being my sounding board. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/no-time-to-die License code: S4CEQWLNQXVZU…
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Send us a Text Message. Wendy and Matt discuss the definition of gaslighting and explore some common techniques. We touch on some of the different types of gaslighting but focus on relational. Have you been a victim of gaslighting. The answer is yes, we all have. Are you currently a victim of gaslighting? We talk about some ways to defend against i…
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Send us a Text Message. Matt and Wendy discuss work space cultures and how they can impact trauma, with special guest speaker Kelli Frey. Matt talks about a personal story of being assaulted, at work, and the companies atrocious response. Kelli Frey, CPTD, is a consultant, speaker, and coach who has served as a strategist and thought partner to bus…
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Send us a Text Message. Wendy and Matt bring on a very special guest speaker, Heather Seger, LICSW. Please see her information below. Heather discusses common struggles with first responders and seeking help for trauma. We explore the reasons for high suicide rates as well as under reporting. Remember to thank first responders for the high stress w…
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Send us a Text Message. Wendy discusses some experiences she has had with unprofessional medical providers. Matt and Wendy talk about the impact of trauma and how it can be replayed in the memory. There is discussion about why sometimes trauma is remembered and sometimes it is not. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hart…
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Send us a Text Message. Wendy and Matt talk about obstacle within the LGBT community. Some of the discussions include safety in the US, freedom for the community, and the growing level of transphobia and homophobia. Is community the correct term? If you have any friends or family members who identify and part of the LGBT community please listen and…
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In this edition we chat with author Lyndsey Croal about her novelette "Have You Decided on your Question?" her audio drama "Daughter of Fire and Water" and the kickstarter campaign for the forthcoming climate change edition of the "Shoreline of Infinity" magazine which she will be editing. Find out more about Lyndsey Croal by visiting her website h…
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Performed by Carole Pluckrose and Ria Knowles https://www.spotlight.com/1418-7861-2841 Produced in association with The Boathouse Barking CIC. https://www.boathousebarkingstudios.com/ Instagram Facebook ©Carole Pluckrose 2023 Dedicated to Edgar, Anne and Sheelagh Script editors :Claire Steele, Jill Glenn, Constellations Consultancy With thanks for …
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Send us a Text Message. Christine and Matt explore some common barriers and antiquated ideas related to current treatment protocols. Christine highlights the importance of macro work and advocating for systemic changes. As a person in long term recovery, Christine shares her story and some of her unique experiences. Other topics that are covered in…
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Spell sounds is an audiofiction soundscape series in which we combine poetry and prose with sound effects to evoke places, spaces and landscapes In this edition you heard the voices of Tiffany Clare, Sally Walker Taylor, Cee Cee and Chris Gregory You heard writing by Lyndsey Croal Ange Wilson Anna Chorlton Josh Holton Joana Varanda Cee Cee And Chri…
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Send us a Text Message. Wendy brings up a topic she has coined as the "Trauma Olympics". This is the tendency for people to both minimize and compare their lived trauma to those of others. This leads to people unintentionally undermining the impact it has had on them. Wendy and Matt both gives examples of what has been sometimes labeled as Big Trau…
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In this edition we speak to science fiction writer Frasier Armitage about his novel New Yesterday which was published earlier this year. Frasier is the author of our award winning audio drama Postcards from Another World and several pieces of short fiction. Chris Gregory met Frasier over zoom to discuss the writing process and his influences. The e…
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Send us a Text Message. Wendy and Matt bring on a guest speaker to talk about her history of trauma and how she has channeled it into her own comedy. Please see her bio. Melissa Bowler is a highly accomplished comedian and professional development facilitator. She has been performing comedy for the past 20 years and has successfully taught thousand…
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Storying our Futures is a new podcast series looking at the climate crisis in east Africa and the ways in which storytelling can help to spread information to the local population. Through the eyes of two Kenyan storytellers, Mara and John, we travel with them through South Sudan and northern Kenya to see how the crisis is affecting local communiti…
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Send us a Text Message. Wendy and Matt explore red flags that may be indicative of a toxic relationship. They highlight the importance of having a healthy relationship with the self, first. Wendy looks at some of her previous patterns and how she worked through them. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/no-time-t…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Wendy and Matt explore the schema of good versus evil and how this plays out in modern society. What is the cost of extreme thinking? What is the meaning of good and bad and how it impacts our thinking. Wendy and Matt discuss ways we can individually break this cycle, while hopefully, helping other people to …
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Send us a Text Message. Wendy, Matt, and Kate explore the impact negative messages given to us by society. As we continue to watch the country fall into a pattern of hate, we can see why it is so important for us to change our own individual messages. We talk about how to change our inner dialogue, individually, so that we can help bring happiness …
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Send us a Text Message. **TRIGGER WARNING*** This episode talks about rape. Wendy talks about her history and what led to her diagnosis of PTSD, in the early 90’s. Wendy and Matt discuss the areas the system failed her and whether they have changed all that much. Wendy openly explores the impact of victim blaming on her mental health. Although trau…
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Marc Hughes, the larger-than-life presenter of the supernatural investigation TV show Paranormal Takedown, is in Shropshire visiting his friend Jack who claims that the Devil is active in the county. Alongside co-host Emilie Daniels, Marc has decided to make a special edition about the weird goings-on but upon arrival in the county he starts to rea…
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Send us a Text Message. Pilot episode. Wendy and Matt talk about the rationale for the name and content on the podcast. We hope you enjoy. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/no-time-to-die License code: S4CEQWLNQXVZUMU4 Artwork and logo design by Misty Rae. Special thanks to Joanna Roux for editing help. Specia…
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Send us a Text Message. Wendy and Matt discuss some personal experiences about professionals who have caused harm as a result of poor behaviors. We explore some of the reasons this could be happening. Topics include how trauma can impact a person's ability to self-advocate and the power discrepancy between professionals and people seeking services.…
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Thank you for listening to this edition of The Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast featuring the new novel "Spring Fever" by Thomas Legendre Readings from Spring Fever were by Tiffany Clare with Thomas Legendre playing Craig Merleau in the interview excerpt The interviewer was Chris Gregory Editing sound design and original music were by…
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When Marc Hughes, the larger-than-life presenter of the TV show Paranormal Takedown, receives a series of increasingly desperate voice mail messages from his childhood friend Jack claiming that a great evil is loose in Shropshire, he is sceptical. Realising that investigating the story might make for great television he sets off to debunk Jack's cl…
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Thank you for listening to the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast. Our guest in this edition is Alex Davis of the UK Ghost Story Festival You can find out more about the festival, book tickets and read more about the participants by visiting the festival website here https://www.ukghoststoryfestival.co.uk/ Follow the festival on twitter…
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In this podcast we look at working class writers, their work and experience with guest editor Amber Hall. We look at the difficulties that working class writers overcome and the limitations and expectation placed upon them by the wider world of literature. We speak to guests 1990s Chris and Lisa McKenzie both of whom ae part of the Working Class Co…
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