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What's CODE SWITCH? It's the fearless conversations about race that you've been waiting for. Hosted by journalists of color, our podcast tackles the subject of race with empathy and humor. We explore how race affects every part of society — from politics and pop culture to history, food and everything in between. This podcast makes all of us part of the conversation — because we're all part of the story. Code Switch was named Apple Podcasts' first-ever Show of the Year in 2020. Want to level ...
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A podcast for those that deal with any form of a mental illness or substance abuse. Mr. Joe explores topics such as Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Schizoaffective Disorder, Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Narcissism. He shares his own history of substance abuse, which also includes his Suboxone treatment and terrifying withdrawals. Mr. Joe also addresses the significant other, who must deal with our illness and denial. The entire journey is seen through the eyes of Mr. Joe, ...
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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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Smol Psychotic Trans GF

Abigail Vicchairelli

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I'm a transgender female and am revamping this Podcast. It WAS about schizoaffective disorder. But my DX has changed, and that was just a complicated chapter in my life. This is the Podcast that brings you into the mind of what I deal with on a daily basis, the general chaos that goes on within life, and just ranting in-between! I also will talk about tech news, rambling about my cats or whatever I'm currently interested in. So buckle up for the ride!!
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I discuss navigating the labyrinth of paranoid schizophrenia as a personal and Informative journey. I'm Diana Dirkby, and I'm living with paranoid schizophrenia. In this podcast, I'll open up about my experiences with this complex brain disorder while also providing a comprehensive overview of schizophrenia itself. Despite sharing common symptoms, each individual's journey with schizophrenia is unique. We all seek tools and strategies to manage our symptoms within the context of our unique l ...
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This podcast is about bringing awareness to everyone about schizoaffective disorder. I am Mona Lee, or that is what I will be calling myself for the time being. I will be talking about my experiences and some good resources to help others like myself. I have been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder (bipolar-type), bipolar disorder and generalized anxiety. I hope you enjoy my show and if you have any questions feel free to leave me message!! Please share this, I hope this helps you or som ...
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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

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

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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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Unseen & Unheard

Unseen & Unheard

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Welcome to Season 2 of Unseen & Unheard: the podcast aiming to change the way we see schizophrenia by revealing the untold and unfiltered stories of those actually living with it. Each episode, we’ll hear from some of the millions of adults in the US living with the condition through intimate, honest conversations about things that make us laugh, cry, think, and most importantly, remind us of how connected we truly are no matter what challenges we face. Hosted by motivational speaker, conten ...
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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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Michael Vargas Arango was having a fairly typical day — hanging out at his home in Medellín, playing Xbox with one of his friends. Only, when he spoke to his mom during the day, he realized that she had no idea what "friend" he was talking about — she hadn't seen or heard anyone besides her son in the house all day. That was the first inkling eithe…
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As we close in on the election, it's Trump-supporting Latinos that some pollsters believe could decide this race. So how did we get here? In her new book, Defectors, Paola Ramos explains that part of the story of being Latino has always been this temptation to defect. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privac…
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Today on Ask Code Switch, we tackle a question about race, bike lanes and gentrification. Who are bike lanes serving? Are these safety measures protecting everyone equally, or are bike advocates on the wrong side of progress? Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…
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Send us a text Can the right attitude, therapy, and medication truly allow someone with a mental illness to achieve anything, even their wildest dreams? Join me, Diana Dirkby, as I challenge this widespread notion on "Schizophrenia as I Live It." Through my personal journey living with paranoid schizophrenia, I'll reveal the compromises I've had to…
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This week on Ask Code Switch, we're getting into the politics and power dynamics of race and dishes in the workplace (which is more fraught than you might think). When no one is "technically" the "dishwasher" at work...who's washing the dishes and should you feel some type of way about it? Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.co…
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This week on Code Switch, we're doing a different kind of immigration coverage. We're telling a New York story: one that celebrates the beautiful, everyday life of the immigrant. Code Switch producer, Xavier Lopez and NPR immigration reporter, Jasmine Garsd spend a day at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podca…
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Ask Code Switch is back! Lori Lizarraga and the Code Switch team tackle all new listener questions this fall. From the tacky and tricky to the cringe and candid – we're bringing our race advice to the questions you're scared to ask. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…
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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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Send us a text Struggling to find the perfect way to consume books while managing the symptoms of paranoid schizophrenia? Join me, Diana Dirkby, as I unravel the complexities of reading with visual and auditory hallucinations and why audiobooks have become my sanctuary. Discover my personal journey from battling the chaos of jumbled words on a page…
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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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It's been more than ten months since devastating violence began unfolding in Israel and Gaza. And in the midst of all the death, so many people are trying to better understand what's going on in that region, and how the United States is implicated in it. So on this episode, we're looking back to the writing of James Baldwin, whose views on the coun…
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How do you participate in a faith practice that has a rough track record with racism? That's what our play-cousin J.C. Howard gets into in this week's episode of Code Switch. He talks to us about Black Christians who, like him for a time, found their spiritual homes in white evangelical churches. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastcho…
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Send us a text Can you imagine navigating the complexities of paranoid schizophrenia while managing a busy online presence? Diana Dirkby takes us through her personal journey, filled with both challenges and triumphs, as she shares the latest updates in her life and work. From launching a new website to revamping her social media profiles, Diana’s …
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Reality TV has been referred to as a funhouse mirror of our culture. But even with its distortions, it can reflect back to us what we accept as a society – especially when it comes to things like gender, sexuality and race. On today's episode we get into all of that, zeroing in on the Bachelorette, but also looking at a dating show that's trying to…
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Why are some female athletes asked to prove her womanhood? To understand how we got here, we're bringing you episode one of Tested, a new podcast series by our play cousins over at Embedded, made in partnership with CBC in Canada. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…
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Summer is a time when many Americans are taking off from work and setting their sights on far-off vacation destinations: tropical beaches, fairy-tale cities, sun-drenched countrysides. But in her book Airplane Mode, the reluctant travel writer Shahnaz Habib warns of recklessly embracing what she calls "passport privilege," — and how that can skew p…
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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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“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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For some authors, finding their book on a "banned" list can feel almost like an accolade, putting them right there with classics like The Bluest Eye and To Kill a Mockingbird. But the reality is, most banned books never get the kind of recognition or readership that the most famous ones do. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.c…
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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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For decades now, drag queens have captured the national imagination. Drag kings, on the other hand, have been relegated to a less prominent position in pop culture. But today on the show, we're telling the story of one Elsie Saldaña — aka El Daña. As someone who started performing in drag in 1965, she's now considered one of the oldest drag kings s…
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Every summer B.A. Parker returns to Creswell, North Carolina, where her family still has a farm. But she's mostly avoided actually going to the nearby site where her ancestors were enslaved. This week, we revisit the second of two episodes, where Parker and her mom decide to go back to the plantation. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podca…
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Send us a text What if a person’s greatest insights came during their darkest hours? Join me, Diana Dirkby, as I celebrate a major milestone—my book "The Overlife: A Tale of Schizophrenia" has become a bestseller on Amazon Kindle! I'll share exclusive details on where you can purchase this powerful story and highlight the unique experience offered …
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This week we're bringing you the first episode in a new series called Inheriting, created in collaboration with our friends at LAist Studios. In each episode, NPR's Emily Kwong sits down with Asian American and Pacific Islander families and explores how one event in history can ripple through generations. Learn more about sponsor message choices: p…
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