Best Schizo Podcasts (2024)

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Does Language Matter When Discussing Schizophrenia and Psychosis? 44:01

1d ago44:01

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How do you refer to a person who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia? “Person with schizophrenia” or “schizophrenic?” What about other words, for example, “crazy, insane, psycho, or schizo?” The words we use carry meaning and stigma but also information and identity. Hosts Rachel Star Withers and Gabe Howard explore person-first language versus c…

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Walt Bismarck interviews me about Rightwing Multiculturalism

20d ago

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This is a simulcast with Walt Bismarck’s Walt Right podcast. Topics include: Robert’s political trajectory coming out of the Ron Paul movement Robert’s Jewish heritage His thoughts on the political position of American Jews since the Gaza War How the boredom of the Biden years has created a less tense environment How recent years have driven a wedg…

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Robert Stark talks to Luke Ford about knowing Stormy Daniels

1M ago

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Robert Stark talks to Luke Ford about knowing adult film actress, Stormy Daniels, in the aughts. Check out Luke Ford on YouTube and Rumble, and follow him on Twitter/X. Topics: -The background of Luke Ford being the number one journalist in the adult film industry -The context of how Luke knew Stormy Daniels -Luke’s impression that Stormy was highl…

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Dealing with Weight Gain in Schizophrenia 54:25

1M ago54:25

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People with schizophrenia are at a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes than the general population. Diabetes is seen in 1 in 5 people with schizophrenia. Metabolic syndrome occurs in 1 in 3 people with schizophrenia. What is causing these physical illnesses in people with schizophrenia? Is this just due to our lifestyle factors? How signific…

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Robert Stark talks to Matt Pegas about The Black Album

1M ago

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Robert Stark talks to Matt Pegas about his book, The Black Album. The Black Album is a collection of essays and short stories, both fiction and non-fiction. The book deals with themes, including alienation, masculinity, incels, serial killers, spirituality, alchemy, philosophy and aesthetics. Topics: -the inspiration for the title from Joan Didion’…

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Robert Stark is interviewed about Esotericism

2M ago

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Robert Stark is interviewed by Matt Pegas and his co-host Evan, as a simulcast for their Strange Flows podcast. Topics: –Colin Wilson’s study of consciousness -Robert’s art, Substack writings, and novels -Mark Fisher’s Capitalist Realism –Robert’s case for Theosophy -Robert’s mystical experience at June Lake -contrasting Neoplatonism and Gnosticism…

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Involuntary Treatment Options in Schizophrenia 51:44

2M ago51:44

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Treatment for schizophrenia is a tough journey for people with the illness but also for caregivers and loved ones. Due to cognitive symptoms, hallucinations, and delusions, a person with schizophrenia may not be able to make decisions on treatment or take care of themselves. When should caregivers step in to legally take control over a person with …

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Robert Stark talks to Constantin von Hoffmeister about Esoteric Trumpism

3M ago

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Robert Stark and Matt Pegas speak with Constantin von Hoffmeister about his book Esoteric Trumpism. This is a simulcast with Matt’s New Write podcast. Originally from Germany, Constantin von Hoffmeister studied English Literature and Political Science in New Orleans. Constantin has worked as an author, journalist, translator, editor, and business t…

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Robert Stark interviews Shane Bugbee about Transgressive Art

3M ago

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Robert Stark and Francis Nally (aka Pilleater) talk with Shane Bugbee about Satanism, transgressive art, serial killers, and cancel culture. Shane Bugbee is from Chicago, and is an artist, publisher (Michael Hunt Publishing), filmmaker, true crime journalist, friend of Anton LaVey, and was the last priest of the old guard, Church of Satan. Shane ha…

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Schizo Chat with Salmonfish

3M ago

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Robert Stark talks with Salmonfish about Bronze Age Pervert, art, metaphysics, philosophy, politics and economics. Salmonfish is a renaissance man, Avant Garde artist, and Passage Prize winner from Ohio. Follow Salmonfish on Twitter/X. Topics: Raising memes to an artform Online political tribes as an American adaption of old-world feudal entitlemen…

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How Suicide Intersects with Schizophrenia 54:41

3M ago54:41

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People with schizophrenia have a 10% rate of suicide compared with the general population population’s 1.3% rate of suicide. Suicide is the biggest reason for the decreased life expectancy of people with schizophrenia. Around 40–79% of people with schizophrenia have reported having suicidal thoughts. Why is the rate of suicide higher among people w…

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Robert Stark talks to Evee about Culture & Psycho-Social Dynamics

4M ago

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Robert Starks and Francis Nally (aka Pilleater) talk to Evee about culture and aesthetics, psychology, and sexuality. Evee, a long time fan of the podcast, is an underground artist and musician (formally signed to Eyeball Records) from New Jersey, and is of French and Italian descent. Evee is a soi-disant Avant Garde bohemian, and champagne sociali…

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Community Involvement in Recovery with Schizophrenia 39:38

4M ago39:38

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There is a huge gap in how people with schizophrenia are expected to recover and then integrate back into society. Many of us are in active treatment and managing symptoms. Now what? How do we function in life? How do we fit into society? We all want friends, to have a purpose, to belong. These desires fall under community involvement. Integration …

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Disturbing Thoughts in Schizophrenia 53:40

5M ago53:40

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Impulsive thoughts to harm yourself or others, confusing delusional thoughts, thoughts commanding you to do things — all of these are terrifying to experience. A breakdown in the thought process is a hallmark of schizophrenia. When does an intrusive thought become delusional and something a person might act upon? If a person has disturbing violent …

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Grieving the Life You Lost Due to Schizophrenia 47:53

6M ago47:53

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Living with a diagnosis of schizophrenia means that you and those around you will experience multiple losses as you navigate the disorder. It can take away relationships, employment, education, performance, independence, and sense of self. Will I keep getting worse? What happens if I have another psychotic episode? What will my life look like in 10…

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Emma Kenny 54:52

7M ago54:52

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Emma Kenny is a renowned psychotherapist and broadcaster appearing on This Morning. In this last episode, she speaks with Pamela about her relationship with her father, his mental health struggles, and coping with his loss. If you would like to support children and young people living with parental mental illness, please donate to Our Time here: ht…

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Rachel Bruno-Hardy 50:55

7M ago50:55

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Rachel Bruno-Hardy is a pre and postnatal physical trainer and daughter of British boxing legend Frank Bruno. In this episode, she discusses growing up during her father's boxing career and his struggle with bipolar disorder. If you would like to support children and young people living with parental mental illness, please donate to Our Time here: …

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Tom Ward 54:02

7M ago54:02

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Tom Ward is a stand-up comedian, voice over artist, and host of the ‘Bad Boys Done Good’ podcast. He talks to Pamela about his father’s mental health issues, and how they affected his family growing up. If you would like to support children and young people living with parental mental illness, please donate to Our Time here: https://www.justgiving.…

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Jon Rees 49:42

7M ago49:42

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Jon Rees is a street photographer and artist who runs therapeutic photography workshops. He speaks with Pamela about his father having bipolar disorder, and his mum's interlinked mental health struggles. If you would like to support children and young people living with parental mental illness, please donate to Our Time here: https://www.justgiving…

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Helping Caregivers Navigate Schizophrenia 58:14

7M ago58:14

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When a mental health crisis hits, it can catch everyone off guard—the person experiencing the crisis and those around them. For many with schizophrenia, this is a person’s first psychotic episode. As a caregiver, friend, or loved one, how do you get help for them? And how does the system work? Today, host Rachel Star Withers, a diagnosed schizophre…

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Lord James Bethell 44:57

8M ago44:57

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James Nicholas Bethell, Baron Bethell, is a British hereditary peer and Conservative politician in the House of Lords, who is also a former Health Minister. He talks with Pamela about his mother, who struggled with postnatal depression. If you would like to support children and young people living with parental mental illness, please donate to Our …

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Alyx Steele 54:59

8M ago54:59

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Alyx Steele is an outstanding dancer and choreographer, who has worked on live shows with the likes of Sugababes, Coldplay, Jesse J, and many others. In this episode, Alyx talks to Pamela about her mother’s blindness and mental health decline. If you would like to support children and young people living with parental mental illness, please donate …

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Cyrus Pattinson 42:52

8M ago42:52

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Cyrus Ramone Pattinson is a rising star in the world of professional boxing. In this episode, Cyrus tells Pamela about his experiences growing up in an unstable living condition, and with a mother who has a mental illness. If you would like to support children and young people living with parental mental illness, please donate to Our Time here: htt…

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Mya-Rose Craig 52:44

8M ago52:44

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Mya-Rose Craig, also known as 'Bird Girl', is a British-Bangladeshi ornithologist, campaigner and author. She talks with Pamela about her untraditional upbringing, and how her family's shared love of birdwatching has helped them cope with difficult times, including her mother's bipolar disorder. If you would like to support children and young peopl…

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LGBTQIA+ Community and Schizophrenia 49:05

8M ago49:05

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The LGBTQIA+ community and psychiatry have had a very troubled past, especially when it comes to schizophrenia. Some of the first theories for the causes of schizophrenia actually centered around bisexual desires. There were even theories that people living with schizophrenia were all asexual due to the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. And those…

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Emma Kennedy 54:01

9M ago54:01

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Author, screenwriter and comedian Emma Kennedy has written about how her mother Brenda's mental illness was undiagnosed in her lifetime, in her book Letters From Brenda: My Mother's Lifetime of Secrets. She speaks with Pamela about the isolation and uncertainty she felt growing up. If you would like to support children and young people living with …

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Stigma in the Medical Community Against Schizophrenia 51:32

9M ago51:32

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When managing schizophrenia, many of us have come to accept that there is a stigma around the disorder. But what happens when the stigma is from the medical professionals who are supposed to be treating, diagnosing, and helping you? Mental health professionals can even turn away people with a schizophrenia diagnosis. When we've been turned away by …

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Early Indicators of Schizophrenia 41:30

10M ago41:30

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Up to 80% of people with schizophrenia aren't aware they're experiencing early schizophrenia symptoms. Most people with schizophrenia go through a prodromal stage, where there's subtle changes in mood, thinking, and behavior. It's an evolution of the symptoms to come. Early indicators vary based on the age they start. An adult who develops schizoph…

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Serial Killers and Schizophrenia: Facts vs. Fiction 46:12

11M ago46:12

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True crime TV shows, podcasts, and books love to explore the minds of serial killers. To perform such heinous acts a person must be “insane,” “crazy,” and “mentally unstable.” Over time, the “schizophrenic serial killer” became the monster behind many of these crimes. But is it true? Where did the stereotype of serial killers having schizophrenia c…

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Is It Healthy to Find Humor in Schizophrenia? 44:47

1y ago44:47

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Are you having trouble with mental illness or are you really good at managing it? Humor can heal or hurt. Is schizophrenia something to joke about? Should you make jokes about mental illness? Schizophrenia is a very serious topic, but it can be exhausting to be serious all the time. Host Rachel Star Withers, a diagnosed schizophrenic, and co-host G…

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How Culture Influences Schizophrenia 45:50

1y ago45:50

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Schizophrenia affects approximately 24 million people worldwide. But does schizophrenia present the same way in every country? How do culture, religion, tradition, or even politics influence the presentation of schizophrenia? Cross-cultural awareness of psychiatric symptoms helps us to understand our ever-changing global society. In today’s episode…

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Accepting a Diagnosis of Schizophrenia 53:27

1y ago53:27

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One of the scariest things about schizophrenia is the very beginning, getting that diagnosis and learning that you — or a person that you love — has a lifelong serious mental illness. Especially in the beginning, it can be a difficult thing to accept. In fact, many people reject the idea that they're sick at all, often choosing to think, “Hey, I ha…

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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for Schizophrenia Treatment 44:37

1+ y ago44:37

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has been shown to be an effective treatment for people with schizophrenia, especially those with treatment-resistant schizophrenia. However, it’s not often brought up as an option for treatment. Host Rachel Star Withers, a diagnosed schizophrenic, and co-host Gabe Howard explore Rachel’s own past treatment with ECT, …

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What is Psychological Resilience in Schizophrenia? 47:15

1+ y ago47:15

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Why are some people with schizophrenia able to live alone and others can’t? Why do some seem to recover while others have symptoms that persist for their entire lives? Why is suicide the leading cause of premature death in people with schizophrenia? Many people say the answer lies in psychological resilience. So, does that mean some people have mor…

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Managing Family Dynamics with Schizophrenia 46:40

1+ y ago46:40

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When a family member receives a schizophrenia diagnosis, it can dramatically change the dynamics of your family. For example, one-third of people with schizophrenia live with a family member. Families can provide emotional support, financial support, and advocate for better treatment options. Host Rachel Star Withers, a diagnosed schizophrenic, and…

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Can Schizophrenia Coping Techniques Be Helpful? 47:27

1+ y ago47:27

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Coping techniques used by people with schizophrenia account for a 25% variance in their quality of life. Unfortunately, people who have psychotic disorders tend to use predominantly harmful or ineffective coping techniques. Hosts Rachel Star Withers and Gabe Howard are seeking to change that by sharing coping techniques for managing schizophrenia a…

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Double Shot Giveaway - Zeus Dickinson: Rock God Or Just A Very Naughty Boy? 2:09:17

1+ y ago2:09:17

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While we break between season 2 and 3, we’ve decided to give you all a taster of the Psycho Schizo Espresso ‘Double Shot’ editions that are available on www.patreon.com/psychoschizoespresso . Subscribe now, to get access to all previous double shots and be in pole position for when season 3 arrives in January. If you subscribe, you can listen to th…

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Episode 26 - Algorhythm and Blues with Dr. Michael Brooks 1:06:50

1+ y ago1:06:50

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Maths is everywhere. It allows us to fly planes, make music, initiate the perfect lunge in fencing, and add up all the numbers on a roulette wheel (the total comes to 666, by the way.) All the things that Bruce loves…so shame he got a C in it for his GCSE! In this, the final episode of the series then, Bruce and @TheRealDrKev attend to some unfinis…

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Intelligence and the Connection to Schizophrenia 50:57

1+ y ago50:57

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Is there a connection between intelligence and schizophrenia? Are people with schizophrenia more likely to have higher or lower IQs than the general population? In today’s episode of Inside Schizophrenia, host Rachel Star Withers, a diagnosed schizophrenic, and co-host Gabe Howard explore the current views around the connection between intelligence…

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Episode 25 - Psycho Killer…Qu’est-ce que c’est? With Dr. Scott Bonn 1:17:06

1+ y ago1:17:06

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The Night Stalker. Son of Sam. The Zodiac Killer. For centuries, serial killers have terrified and fascinated us in equal measure. But why? What is it about the Hannibal Lecters and Ted Bundys of this world that so captures our imagination? In this episode of Psycho Schizo Espresso, Bruce and @TheRealDrKev are joined by the criminologist and serial…

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Episode 24 - Lifting the Lid on Death with Roger Byard 1:05:32

1+ y ago1:05:32

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As one of the world’s foremost forensic pathologists, Professor Roger Byard is a man who has given his life to death. In his 40 years at the coalface of mortality, there’s not much he hasn’t seen…serial killers, cot deaths, the 2002 Bali bombings, the 2004 southeast Asian tsunami. In this episode of Psycho Schizo Espresso, he joins Bruce and @TheRe…

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How Does a Peer Supporter Help with Schizophrenia? 45:12

1+ y ago45:12

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Peer support is an often ignored option in the treatment of schizophrenia. However, connecting with people who have lived similar experiences and are trained to share their knowledge, mention the things that they've gone through, and offer emotional, social and even practical support can be inspiring to someone learning to manage their schizophreni…

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Episode 23 - From The Moshpit To The Cockpit… & Everywhere in Between: Aces High with RAF Top Gun Fin Monahan 1:03:18

1+ y ago1:03:18

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Bruce and @TheRealDrKev are joined by the legendary RAF fighter pilot, chief instructor, and Red Arrows Commanding Officer, Fin Monahan DFC, who talks them through precisely what it takes - both physically and psychologically - to be a real life Top Gun, and what a bad day at the office looks like at Mach 1 over the deserts of Iraq and the mountain…

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Episode 22 - First Impressions with Rory Bremner 55:33

1+ y ago55:33

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In this episode of Psycho Schizo Espresso, Bruce and @TheRealDrKev are joined by one of the UK’s greatest and best-known impressionists and comedians, Rory Bremner, as they explore the psychology of imitation and examine precisely what it takes to be a good mimic. Are some of us just ‘born’ impressionists? As they delve ever deeper into the mysteri…

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Curious about EMDR and Other Adjunct Therapies For Treating Schizophrenia? 48:10

2y ago48:10

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Can art be used in the treatment of schizophrenia? What about martial arts? Yoga? Horses? Therapy options like music therapy and sand play therapy are not meant to be main forms of treatment for schizophrenia. But, they are add-on therapies, also known as adjunctive therapies, that can be incorporated as a part of your treatment strategy. One of th…

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Episode 21 - Zeus Dickinson: Rock God Or Just A Very Naughty Boy? The Texas Brain-Sore Massacre… 1:06:46

2y ago1:06:46

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In this episode, Bruce and @TheRealDrKev catch up with each other from different sides of the globe. With Bruce in San Antonio, Texas, in the middle of Iron Maiden’s world tour, Kev has a unique opportunity to treat him as one of his ‘guinea pigs’ and delve deep into the psychology of one of the rock world’s true global icons. Kev identifies Bruce …

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Episode 20 - Kukri School with Krishna Thapa 1:04:24

2y ago1:04:24

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In this episode of Psycho Schizo Espresso, Bruce and & @TheRealDrKev are joined by Special Forces legend Krish Thapa, one of the first Gurkhas to pass SAS selection and almost certainly the only Buddhist monk to pass it! Growing up as a young boy in the Himalayas, Krish eventually ended up serving 17 years in the British Special Air Service and com…

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Dating Tips for People with Schizophrenia 49:54

2y ago49:54

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Like anyone, people with schizophrenia want to make meaningful and romantic connections — but many have trouble meeting and interacting with people. As a diagnosed schizophrenic who’s single, host Rachel Star Withers has plenty of experience dating with the condition. She shares her top tips on navigating romance with schizophrenia. From harnessing…

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Episode 19 - Gumball Wizard: Reins, Grains and Automobiles with Jodie Kidd 59:40

2y ago59:40

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Bruce and @TheRealDrKev are joined by former horsewoman, supermodel, and racing driver Jodie Kidd…and can’t believe their luck when they discover that she’s also the proud landlady of an award-winning gastropub with its very own beer! In the process of trying to blag themselves a table, Kev and Bruce delve into precisely what it takes to strut one’…

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Episode 18 - Monet, Monet, Monet – It’s A Rich Man’s World: Pigments Of The Imagination With One Of The World’s Top Art Forgers, David Henty 1:06:22

2y ago1:06:22

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David Henty was such a brilliant art forger that when he got out of prison – and no, he wasn’t ‘framed’ – people started asking him for authentic David Henty forgeries of Picasso, Dali, and other ‘wall of famers’ to hang in their homes and offices. In this episode he joins Bruce & @TheRealDrKev to explain how an early ‘brush’ with the law as a pass…

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