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Living a happy life with a dopamine deficiency is challenging but not impossible. On this podcast you'll learn what mental illnesses are affected by a dopamine deficiency, how to change the way we think about our mental health, ways to arm yourself with bad ass coping skills, and ways we can break down the stigma surrounding mental illness together.
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The Bipolar OG

The Bipolar OG

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A podcast with a positive focus, where I draw upon my many years of experience with Bipolar Disorder, Trauma, and Suicide as well as the pivotal turning points that led to my ability to be able to manage and maintain my illness and recovery.
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The Sunflower Conversations

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The Sunflower Conversations are where we explore hidden disabilities through the prism of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. In a world where it can be hard to feel like your story matters, we want to give you a space to share your experience. Whether you or someone you care about wears the Sunflower lanyard, we hope that by giving voice to these experiences, we can empower others and encourage more people to support people with invisible disabilities.
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Welcome to Dear Young Queen: The Podcast. Welcome to your safe place. Welcome to the place where women just like you are shedding their skin for a good laugh, a moment of inclusivity, and yes, the occasional tear.Each week hosts Ashley Weatherspoon and Alexis Stoudemire invite women at various stages in their journeys to share some of life’s most memorable moments. By exploring their “firsts” and “lasts” we are able to identify the unique pieces of their crowns that molded them into the Quee ...
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Each episode of AJP Audio brings you an in-depth look at one of the articles featured in that month’s issue of The American Journal of Psychiatry, the official journal of the American Psychiatric Association. Wide-ranging interviews with article authors cover the background, rationale, main findings, and future implications of the research. This podcast is subject to the Terms of Use at ww.psychiatry.org. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual speakers o ...
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Step into the world of invisible disabilities as I, Chantal, sit down with the remarkable Gabrielle Hine, affectionately known as Gabby. She courageously shares her life-altering journey with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and fibromyalgia. Picture this: navigating a day that can be disrupted without warning by symptoms such as paralysis or…
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Dr. Phuc Le (Cleveland Clinic, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland) joins AJP Audio to discuss racial, ethnic, and sociodemographic disparities in treatment in alcohol use disorder among participants of the All of Us cohort. Afterwards, AJP Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ned Kalin joins to discuss the rest of the November issue, which takes a close loo…
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“People say to me things like, oh, you can't be autistic. That's not right. You make eye contact, or you do public speaking for your job… I didn't disclose it until I was forced to due to work issues.” Peta Hooke interviews Ashlee, an autistic woman and a mother of three amazing children who are also autistic. Ashlee talks about coping with unexpec…
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Richard Luke from Scope and Karen Watson from Cerebral Palsy (CP) Adult Advice Service UK joined the podcast to answer questions from the Sunflower community about CP. Cerebral Palsy develops before, during or soon after birth, and in this conversation, we discuss the fundamental issue of NHS care after childhood, leaving a gaping void in ongoing s…
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Dr. Bodyl Brand (Oxford University, UK) joins AJP Audio to discuss the effectiveness of menopausal hormone therapy in preventing psychosis relapse in women with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Afterwards, AJP Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ned Kalin takes us through the rest of the October issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry, which focuses…
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“You have mental health challenges, but you are still who you are.” Peta Hooke interviews Joshua about Mental Health and Tourette’s Syndrome. Joshua discusses challenges in public places that cause severe anxiety, and how the Sunflower can help. Joshua would like to see stronger support across essential services such as public transport networks an…
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Join hosts, Ashley Weatherspoon and Alexis Stoudemire for a brand new episode coming to you live from the vibrant #CasaLex! This week, they’re joined by the incredible Kijafa Vick—super mom, devoted friend, loving wife, and the executive producer of the latest Amazon Prime release, The Evolution Of The Black Quarterback. In this heartfelt episode, …
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Unlock the secrets to thriving as a self-employed individual with disabilities in our latest episode featuring Lydia Wilkins, a freelance journalist and editor at Disability Review magazine. Hear Lydia's compelling personal journey as she navigates the workforce as an autistic person living with long COVID. We tackle the significant disability empl…
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Dr. Jessica Salvatore (Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey) joins AJP Audio to discuss peer social genetic effects and their impact on alcohol and substance use, anxiety, and major depressive disorders in adolescents. Afterwards, AJP Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ned Kalin takes us through the rest of the September issue of …
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“People judge before they stand back and think, you know, there might be another reason for, for a person behaving the way that they do.” Peta Hooke interviews Helle about Pome disease and some of the everyday challenges Helle faces from getting dressed, to speaking to getting around. Pompe disease is a rare, inherited, and without treatment, often…
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Discover the vital role of the pituitary gland and its impact on our health with Gretchen Jordan, Associate Director of the Cushing Support and Research Foundation. Gretchen shares her compelling personal journey with Cushing's disease from diagnosis to advocacy. This episode uncovers the critical functions of cortisol and the often-overlooked symp…
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Dr. Evan Krueger (Tulane University School of Social Work) joins AJP Audio to discuss the impact of sexual identity change and continuity on the mental health and substance use of adults who identify as a sexual minority. Afterwards, AJP Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ned Kalin discusses the rest of the August issue of AJP. 00:52 Krueger interview 02:49 The G…
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“My brain is having to put in a lot of coping mechanisms to be able to just be in that space or in that place.” Peta Hooke interviews Isabella about intersectionality in youth, disability and mental health. Isabella (Belle) identifies as a neurodivergent (autistic & ADHD) Greek (CALD) queer/asexual empath with binge eating disorder (BED), learning …
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Language warning: Strong language used in this podcast. Content Warning: Please be advised that this episode contains strong language and discusses suicide. Tourette Syndrome (Tourette's) is a neurological condition that causes individuals to make involuntary vocal noises and movements called tics. Swearing or saying inappropriate things only affec…
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Dr. Lina Jonsson (Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Sweden) joins AJP Audio to discuss the association of occupational dysfunction and hospital admissions with polygenic profiles in patients with bipolar disorder. Afterwards, AJP Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ned Kalin discusses the rest of the July issue of AJP. 00:45 Jonsson interview 04:35 …
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This month, our Sunflower Conversations Podcaster in Australia and New Zealand, Peta Hooke, interviews Alana talking about schizoaffective disorder, a combination of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Alana discusses her experience with hallucinations and multi-sensory delusion, and how the Sunflower can help in employment and education environmen…
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Martin Cornally shares his experience of the rare pituitary disease called acromegaly. Hear firsthand how a pituitary tumour led to excessive production of growth hormone, causing severe physical changes, including osteoarthritis. Despite undergoing two surgeries, Martin continues to fight this chronic and life-long condition, shedding light on the…
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Our guest is Rachel Bilski from the charity PTSD UK. PTSD stands for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and is typically associated with veterans. However, it isn't only veterans who can develop it – And Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, CPTSD, is less well known and, therefore, can take longer to diagnose. Rachel's lived experiences of CPTSD con…
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This month, our Sunflower Conversations Podcaster, Peta Hooke, interviews Althea, talking about ADHD and Autism. The Sunflower Conversations is a Podcast where we explore the experiences of people living with hidden disabilities and what the Sunflower means to them. It’s a space to share your experience and to empower and encourage more people to s…
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Ms. Sara Tramazzo (Stony Brook University) joins AJP Audio to discuss the long-term outlook for patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and other psychotic disorders over the course of 25 years. Afterwards, Dr. Ned Kalin joins to discuss the rest of the June issue of AJP. 00:50 Tramazzo interview 01:55 Lower levels of recovery and remission …
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Our guest is Amy Kelly, Head of Communications and Fundraising at Crohn's & Colitis Ireland. Amy was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease when she was 27 and shares her lived experiences and the impacts and adjustments she has made to her life. Amy explained that inflammatory bowel disease is an autoimmune disease and how it differs from irritable bowel …
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Dr. ReJoyce Green (Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC) joins AJP Audio to discuss predictors of substance use initiation in a large cohort of early adolescents. Afterwards, AJP Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ned Kalin speaks with AJP Deputy Editor Dr. Kathleen Brady about the May issue of AJP, a special issue guest edited by Dr. Brady focusi…
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