A Bipolar, A Schizophrenic, and a Podcast is BACK with Michelle Hammer and Gabe Howard. Yes, Brand New Episodes like this one! Subscribe to the new BSP Feed on your favorite podcast player or visit our new home at thisemotionallife.org/bsp so you don't miss any epsiodes (and go binge listen the episodes you've already missed!)  Whenever there is mass violence in the United States, politicians are quick to blame people living with mental illness. These same politicians are often also quick to the cut mental health budgets and create barriers to psychiatric care for people who are sick. In this episode, Gabe and Michelle discuss guns, mental illness, and sex toys — among other important points. Needless to say, they aren’t happy being blamed for the deaths of innocent people, including children. Listen now to hear their thoughts. Hey! Follow Society of Valued Minds on Instagram by clicking here or search for @societyofvaluedminds. This podcast is proudly sponsored by Betterhelp. Save 10% on your first month with the discount code “BSP22” or by clicking here. About the Hosts of A Bipolar, A Schizophrenic, and a Podcast Gabe Howard is a professional speaker, writer, and activist living with bipolar and anxiety disorders. Diagnosed in 2003, he has made it his mission to put a human face on mental illness. He’s the author of Mental Illness is an Asshole and Other Observations and a popular podcast host. Learn more at gabehoward.com. Michelle Hammer is a Schizophrenia Activist and spends her time passionately fighting stigma. She is an NYC native featured in the WebMD documentary Voices, which was nominated for a Tribeca X Award at the Tribeca Film Festival 2018. Founded and run by Michelle, Schizophrenic.NYC is a clothing brand with the mission of reducing stigma by starting conversations about mental health.

A Bipolar, A Schizophrenic, and a Podcast is BACK with Michelle Hammer and Gabe Howard. Yes, Brand New Episodes like this one! Subscribe to the new BSP Feed on your favorite podcast player or visit our new home at <a href="https://thisemotionallife.org/bsp" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">thisemotionallife.org/bsp</a> so you don't miss any epsiodes (and go binge listen the episodes you've already missed!) Whenever there is mass violence in the United States, politicians are quick to blame people living with mental illness. These same politicians are often also quick to the cut mental health budgets and create barriers to psychiatric care for people who are sick. In this episode, Gabe and Michelle discuss guns, mental illness, and sex toys — among other important points. Needless to say, they aren’t happy being blamed for the deaths of innocent people, including children. Listen now to hear their thoughts. Hey! Follow Society of Valued Minds on Instagram by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/societyofvaluedminds/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">clicking here</a> or search for @societyofvaluedminds. This podcast is proudly sponsored by Betterhelp. Save 10% on your first month with the discount code “BSP22” or by <a href="https://betterhelp.com/bsp22" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">clicking here</a>. About the Hosts of A Bipolar, A Schizophrenic, and a Podcast Gabe Howard is a professional speaker, writer, and activist living with bipolar and anxiety disorders. Diagnosed in 2003, he has made it his mission to put a human face on mental illness. He’s the author of <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/merchandise/mental-illness-asshole/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Mental Illness is an Asshole and Other Observations</a> and a popular podcast host. Learn more at <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">gabehoward.com</a>. Michelle Hammer is a Schizophrenia Activist and spends her time passionately fighting stigma. She is an NYC native featured in the WebMD documentary Voices, which was nominated for a Tribeca X Award at the Tribeca Film Festival 2018. Founded and run by Michelle, <a href="https://www.schizophrenic.nyc/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Schizophrenic.NYC</a> is a clothing brand with the mission of reducing stigma by starting conversations about mental health.

Our Take on Gun Violence and Mental Illness (New BSP Episode)

Visit ThisEmotionalLife.org/bsp to learn more or subscribe RIGHT NOW on your favorite podcast player. 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 with depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. Its original run ended in 2019 after garnering massive praise in the mental health community and boasting tens of thousands of listeners. Now back for a limited run of 10 episodes with the first episode having launched on January 4th, 2022.   The podcast is hosted by Gabe Howard and Michelle Hammer. Learn more about them here and subscribe or follow on your favorite podcast player. (it’s free!)   This podcast is proudly sponsored by Betterhelp. Save 10% on your first month with the discount code “BSP22” or by clicking here.

Visit <a href="http://thisemotionallife.org/bsp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ThisEmotionalLife.org/bsp</a> to learn more or subscribe RIGHT NOW on your favorite podcast player. 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 with depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. Its original run ended in 2019 after garnering massive praise in the mental health community and boasting tens of thousands of listeners. Now back for a limited run of 10 episodes with the first episode having launched on January 4th, 2022.  The podcast is hosted by <a href="http://gabehoward.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Gabe Howard</a> and <a href="http://schizophrenic.nyc/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Michelle Hammer</a>. Learn more<a href="https://thisemotionallife.org/bsp/hosts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> about them here</a> and subscribe or follow on your favorite podcast player. (it’s free!)   This podcast is proudly sponsored by Betterhelp. Save 10% on your first month with the discount code “BSP22” or by <a href="https://betterhelp.com/bsp22" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.

NEW Episodes of A Bipolar, A Schizophrenic, and a Podcast Out RIGHT NOW!

Gabe Howard and Michelle Hammer are returning for a limited run of 10 episodes with the first episode launching on January 4th, 2022. Episodes weekly through the end of the season. Our original run ended in 2019 after garnering massive praise in the mental health community and boasting tens of thousands of listeners.  Subscribe on your favorite podcast player or visit thisemotionallife.org/bsp  BSP is hosted by Gabe Howard and Michelle Hammer. Learn more about them here.

Gabe Howard and Michelle Hammer are returning for a limited run of 10 episodes with the first episode launching on January 4th, 2022. Episodes weekly through the end of the season. Our original run ended in 2019 after garnering massive praise in the mental health community and boasting tens of thousands of listeners.  Subscribe on your favorite podcast player or visit <a href="https://thisemotionallife.org/bsp" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">thisemotionallife.org/bsp</a> BSP is hosted by <a href="http://gabehoward.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Gabe Howard</a> and <a href="http://schizophrenic.nyc/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Michelle Hammer</a>. Learn more <a href="https://thisemotionallife.org/bsp/hosts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">about them here.</a>

Coming Back: A Bipolar, A Schizophrenic, and a Podcast

Sadly, this is the end. No, not the end of the world, although it sometimes feels like it. This is the end of the Not Crazy podcast. Why are we checking out? Join us as Gabe and Lisa explain why the podcast has come to a close and also fill you in on new things to come. And as a wise man (Dr. Seuss) once said, “Remember me and smile, for it's better to forget than to remember me and cry.”   About The Hosts   Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from Gabe Howard. To learn more, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting psychcentral.com/show.     Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.  

Sadly, this is the end. No, not the end of the world, although it sometimes feels like it. This is the end of the Not Crazy podcast. Why are we checking out? Join us as Gabe and Lisa explain why the podcast has come to a close and also fill you in on new things to come. And as a wise man (Dr. Seuss) once said, “Remember me and smile, for it's better to forget than to remember me and cry.”   About The Hosts Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Illness-Asshole-Other-Observations-ebook/dp/B07MPCTJL3/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>; signed copies are also available <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/merchandise/mental-illness-asshole/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">directly from Gabe Howard</a>. To learn more, please visit his website, <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">gabehoward.com</a>. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting <a href="https://psychcentral.libsyn.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">psychcentral.com/show</a>.    Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.

This Is the End

As a child, Lisa would daydream about suicide. It wasn’t until her sophomore year in college that she would be diagnosed with major depressive disorder. What was her long journey like? What finally helped her? Join us as Lisa shares her personal story of living with depression and a sleep disorder. She also reveals her personal struggle with taking meds, even though they have helped her tremendously. About The Hosts   Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from Gabe Howard. To learn more, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting psychcentral.com/show.     Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.  

As a child, Lisa would daydream about suicide. It wasn’t until her sophomore year in college that she would be diagnosed with major depressive disorder. What was her long journey like? What finally helped her? Join us as Lisa shares her personal story of living with depression and a sleep disorder. She also reveals her personal struggle with taking meds, even though they have helped her tremendously. About The Hosts Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Illness-Asshole-Other-Observations-ebook/dp/B07MPCTJL3/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>; signed copies are also available <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/merchandise/mental-illness-asshole/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">directly from Gabe Howard</a>. To learn more, please visit his website, <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">gabehoward.com</a>. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting <a href="https://psychcentral.libsyn.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">psychcentral.com/show</a>.    Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.

Inside Major Depression

How did Gabe and Lisa go from being spouses to divorcees to best friends? Do they hold any residual anger toward each other? Hurt feelings? Secret attraction? How do their current spouses feel about their friendship? If you’re curious to understand their unique journey, join us as they tell all on today’s podcast. For More Information and a complete transcript, visit Podcast: From Divorce to Besties. Find More Episodes of Not Crazy online at psychcentral.com/notcrazy About The Hosts   Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from Gabe Howard. To learn more, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting psychcentral.com/show.     Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.  

How did Gabe and Lisa go from being spouses to divorcees to best friends? Do they hold any residual anger toward each other? Hurt feelings? Secret attraction? How do their current spouses feel about their friendship? If you’re curious to understand their unique journey, join us as they tell all on today’s podcast. For More Information and a complete transcript, visit <a href="https://psychcentral.com/blog/podcast-from-divorce-to-besties" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast: From Divorce to Besties</a>. Find More Episodes of Not Crazy online at <a href="https://notcrazy.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">psychcentral.com/notcrazy</a> About The Hosts Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Illness-Asshole-Other-Observations-ebook/dp/B07MPCTJL3/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>; signed copies are also available <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/merchandise/mental-illness-asshole/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">directly from Gabe Howard</a>. To learn more, please visit his website, <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">gabehoward.com</a>. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting <a href="https://psychcentral.libsyn.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">psychcentral.com/show</a>.    Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.

From Divorce to Besties

Schizophrenia has been around since the dawn of time but actually treating it has only been around the past 100 years. In this episode host and schizophrenic Rachel Star Withers takes you through the dark and disturbing evolution of schizophrenia treatments. From systematic euthanasia to hydrotherapy, electroconvulsive therapy to the infamous lobotomy.  Were these doctors "mad scientists" torturing the mentally ill or were they the only ones trying to help a population of people seen as a burden? 

Schizophrenia has been around since the dawn of time but actually treating it has only been around the past 100 years. In this episode host and schizophrenic Rachel Star Withers takes you through the dark and disturbing evolution of schizophrenia treatments. From systematic euthanasia to hydrotherapy, electroconvulsive therapy to the infamous lobotomy.  Were these doctors "mad scientists" torturing the mentally ill or were they the only ones trying to help a population of people seen as a burden?

Bonus Content: Evolution of Schizophrenia Treatment

Is there a correct way to grieve? What if you lose an estranged family member with whom you have unresolved differences? In today’s show, Lisa discusses the death of her grandfather, whom she wasn’t close to, and how she has mentally and emotionally processed the loss. Join us for a closer look at the grieving process and how there is no one way to handle death. For More Information and a complete transcript, visit Podcast: Grieving and Radical Honesty. Find More Episodes of Not Crazy online at psychcentral.com/notcrazy About The Hosts   Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from Gabe Howard. To learn more, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting psychcentral.com/show.     Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.  

Is there a correct way to grieve? What if you lose an estranged family member with whom you have unresolved differences? In today’s show, Lisa discusses the death of her grandfather, whom she wasn’t close to, and how she has mentally and emotionally processed the loss. Join us for a closer look at the grieving process and how there is no one way to handle death. For More Information and a complete transcript, visit <a href="https://psychcentral.com/blog/podcast-grieving-and-radical-honesty" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast: Grieving and Radical Honesty</a>. Find More Episodes of Not Crazy online at <a href="https://notcrazy.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">psychcentral.com/notcrazy</a> About The Hosts Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Illness-Asshole-Other-Observations-ebook/dp/B07MPCTJL3/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>; signed copies are also available <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/merchandise/mental-illness-asshole/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">directly from Gabe Howard</a>. To learn more, please visit his website, <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">gabehoward.com</a>. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting <a href="https://psychcentral.libsyn.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">psychcentral.com/show</a>.    Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.

Grieving and Radical Honesty

What’s it like growing up with a sibling with mental illness? In today’s show, we hear it straight from Gabe’s little sister Debbie, who shares what it was like living with Gabe well before anyone knew he had bipolar disorder.  Join us for a great discussion on mental health issues in families. While it’s always hard, there is often a silver lining.  For More Information and a complete transcript, visit Podcast: Family Perspective on Mental Illness. Find More Episodes of Not Crazy online at psychcentral.com/notcrazy About The Hosts   Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from Gabe Howard. To learn more, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting psychcentral.com/show.     Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.  

What’s it like growing up with a sibling with mental illness? In today’s show, we hear it straight from Gabe’s little sister Debbie, who shares what it was like living with Gabe well before anyone knew he had bipolar disorder.  Join us for a great discussion on mental health issues in families. While it’s always hard, there is often a silver lining.  For More Information and a complete transcript, visit <a href="https://psychcentral.com/blog/podcast-family-perspective-on-mental-illness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast: Family Perspective on Mental Illness</a>. Find More Episodes of Not Crazy online at <a href="https://notcrazy.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">psychcentral.com/notcrazy</a> About The Hosts Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Illness-Asshole-Other-Observations-ebook/dp/B07MPCTJL3/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>; signed copies are also available <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/merchandise/mental-illness-asshole/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">directly from Gabe Howard</a>. To learn more, please visit his website, <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">gabehoward.com</a>. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting <a href="https://psychcentral.libsyn.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">psychcentral.com/show</a>.    Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.

Family Perspective on Mental Illness

Can a never-depressed person truly understand what your depression is like? Or give you advice? Probably not. It’s like getting parenting advice from a non-parent. In today’s show, our two depressed co-hosts, Gabe and Lisa, understand the pain of depression and are here to share their experiences and offer some helpful tips. If you’re struggling with depression, tune in for a great discussion -- from two people who have been there and understand what you’re going through. By the end, you will know you're not alone. For More Information and a complete transcript, visit Podcast: Depression Management Hints and Tips. Find More Episodes of Not Crazy online at psychcentral.com/notcrazy About The Hosts   Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from Gabe Howard. To learn more, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting psychcentral.com/show.     Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.  

Can a never-depressed person truly understand what your depression is like? Or give you advice? Probably not. It’s like getting parenting advice from a non-parent. In today’s show, our two depressed co-hosts, Gabe and Lisa, understand the pain of depression and are here to share their experiences and offer some helpful tips. If you’re struggling with depression, tune in for a great discussion -- from two people who have been there and understand what you’re going through. By the end, you will know you're not alone. For More Information and a complete transcript, visit <a href="https://psychcentral.com/blog/podcast-depression-management-hints-and-tips" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast: Depression Management Hints and Tips</a>. Find More Episodes of Not Crazy online at <a href="https://notcrazy.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">psychcentral.com/notcrazy</a> About The Hosts Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Illness-Asshole-Other-Observations-ebook/dp/B07MPCTJL3/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>; signed copies are also available <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/merchandise/mental-illness-asshole/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">directly from Gabe Howard</a>. To learn more, please visit his website, <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">gabehoward.com</a>. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting <a href="https://psychcentral.libsyn.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">psychcentral.com/show</a>.    Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.

Depression Management Hints and Tips

People worry they are going crazy, not about the "state of their mental health." Featuring a guy with bipolar disorder and his ex-wife, Not Crazy is the mental health podcast for people who hate mental health podcasts.

It’s that time of year again! That’s right -- Gabe’s Annual Birthday Blog. Each year, Gabe looks back on the important events and lessons he’s encountered during the previous 12 months. But what events can he talk about when COVID came and stole the show?  Join Gabe and Lisa as they discuss the Year of Coronavirus and the good and bad that came with it. For More Information and a complete transcript, visit Podcast: Birthdays, COVID, and Reframing (Oh My!) Find More Episodes of Not Crazy online at psychcentral.com/notcrazy About The Hosts   Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from Gabe Howard. To learn more, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting psychcentral.com/show.     Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.  

It’s that time of year again! That’s right -- Gabe’s Annual Birthday Blog. Each year, Gabe looks back on the important events and lessons he’s encountered during the previous 12 months. But what events can he talk about when COVID came and stole the show?  Join Gabe and Lisa as they discuss the Year of Coronavirus and the good and bad that came with it. For More Information and a complete transcript, visit <a href="https://psychcentral.com/blog/podcast-birthdays-covid-and-reframing-oh-my" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast: Birthdays, COVID, and Reframing (Oh My!)</a> Find More Episodes of Not Crazy online at <a href="https://notcrazy.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">psychcentral.com/notcrazy</a> About The Hosts Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Illness-Asshole-Other-Observations-ebook/dp/B07MPCTJL3/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>; signed copies are also available <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/merchandise/mental-illness-asshole/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">directly from Gabe Howard</a>. To learn more, please visit his website, <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">gabehoward.com</a>. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting <a href="https://psychcentral.libsyn.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">psychcentral.com/show</a>.    Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.

Birthdays, COVID, and Reframing (Oh My!)

Is your family bad for your mental health? If so, how do you handle the holidays? In today’s show Gabe and Lisa reminisce about their family holidays together -- the good and the horrible -- and discuss how they currently curb controversial topics at the table. Join us for a walk down memory lane which leads to a whole lot of bickering and laughter. For More Information and a complete transcript, visit Podcast: Families and Holiday Survival. Find More Episodes of Not Crazy online at psychcentral.com/notcrazy About The Hosts   Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from Gabe Howard. To learn more, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting psychcentral.com/show.     Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.  

Is your family bad for your mental health? If so, how do you handle the holidays? In today’s show Gabe and Lisa reminisce about their family holidays together -- the good and the horrible -- and discuss how they currently curb controversial topics at the table. Join us for a walk down memory lane which leads to a whole lot of bickering and laughter. For More Information and a complete transcript, visit <a href="https://psychcentral.com/blog/podcast-families-and-holiday-survival" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast: Families and Holiday Survival</a>. Find More Episodes of Not Crazy online at <a href="https://notcrazy.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">psychcentral.com/notcrazy</a> About The Hosts Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Illness-Asshole-Other-Observations-ebook/dp/B07MPCTJL3/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>; signed copies are also available <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/merchandise/mental-illness-asshole/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">directly from Gabe Howard</a>. To learn more, please visit his website, <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">gabehoward.com</a>. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting <a href="https://psychcentral.libsyn.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">psychcentral.com/show</a>.    Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.

Families and Holiday Survival

Have you seen the Netflix series Ratched? In today’s Not Crazy podcast, we discuss whether the show gives an accurate portrayal of 1940's mental illness treatments. And to help us out, we welcome Rachel Star Withers, the podcast host of Inside Schizophrenia and a person who lives with schizophrenia, to discuss her views of the show.  Are the lobotomies and hydrotherapy treatments portrayed in the show realistic? Did doctors really do lobotomies on children? Join us as we take a deeper look into this popular miniseries. For More Information and a complete transcript, visit Podcast: Reviewing Netflix's Ratched. Find us online at: https://psychcentral.com/blog/notcrazy/ Guest Information for 'Rachel Star Withers- Reviewing Ratched' Podcast Episode   Rachel Star Withers is an entertainer, speaker, video producer, and schizophrenic. She has appeared on TV shows including MTV’s “Ridiculousness,” “TruTV,” “America’s Got Talent” and is the host of “Insanity with Rachel Star” on Amazon Prime. She grew up seeing monsters, hearing people in the walls, and intense urges to hurt herself. Rachel creates videos documenting her schizophrenia, ways to manage and let others like her know they are not alone and can still live an amazing life. She has written Lil Broken Star: Understanding Schizophrenia for Kids and a tool for schizophrenics, To See in the Dark: Hallucination and Delusion Journal. Fun Fact: She has wrestled alligators. About The Hosts   Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from Gabe Howard. To learn more, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting psychcentral.com/show.  Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.  

Have you seen the Netflix series Ratched? In today’s Not Crazy podcast, we discuss whether the show gives an accurate portrayal of 1940's mental illness treatments. And to help us out, we welcome Rachel Star Withers, the podcast host of Inside Schizophrenia and a person who lives with schizophrenia, to discuss her views of the show.  Are the lobotomies and hydrotherapy treatments portrayed in the show realistic? Did doctors really do lobotomies on children? Join us as we take a deeper look into this popular miniseries. For More Information and a complete transcript, visit <a href="https://psychcentral.com/blog/podcast-reviewing-netflixs-ratched" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast: Reviewing Netflix's Ratched</a>. Find us online at: <a href="https://psychcentral.com/blog/notcrazy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://psychcentral.com/blog/notcrazy/</a> Guest Information for 'Rachel Star Withers- Reviewing Ratched' Podcast Episode <a href="https://www.rachelstarlive.com/#speaker-section" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Star Withers</a> is an entertainer, speaker, video producer, and schizophrenic. She has appeared on TV shows including MTV’s “Ridiculousness,” “TruTV,” “America’s Got Talent” and is the host of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Clip-Fun-Facts-About-Schizophrenia/dp/B07C9XZ7F5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Insanity with Rachel Star”</a> on Amazon Prime. She grew up seeing monsters, hearing people in the walls, and intense urges to hurt herself. Rachel creates videos documenting her schizophrenia, ways to manage and let others like her know they are not alone and can still live an amazing life. She has written <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lil-Broken-Star-Understanding-Schizophrenia/dp/1537023454" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lil Broken Star: Understanding Schizophrenia for Kids</a> and a tool for schizophrenics, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/See-Dark-Hallucination-Delusion-Journal/dp/0692924744" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">To See in the Dark: Hallucination and Delusion Journal</a>. Fun Fact: She has wrestled alligators. About The Hosts Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available <a href="http://www.gabehoward.com/merchandise/mental-illness-asshole/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">directly from Gabe Howard.</a> To learn more, please visit his website, <a href="http://www.gabehoward.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">gabehoward.com</a>. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting <a href="http://www.psychcentral.com/show" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">psychcentral.com/show</a>. Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.

Reviewing Netflix's Ratched

Openly sharing our personal mental health stories can help others know they’re not alone, especially when it’s a rarely-discussed or taboo subject. In today’s Not Crazy podcast, our guest Rachel Steinman, a podcaster, writer and mental health advocate, discusses what it’s like to host a podcast where she shares her family’s mental health secrets.  By talking openly about her family’s four suicides, mental illness, substance abuse, family affairs, and more, Rachel is changing the narrative and replacing it with love, compassion, and understanding.  For More Information and a complete transcript, visit Podcast: Value of Personal Mental Illness Stories. Find us online at: https://psychcentral.com/blog/notcrazy/ Guest Information for 'Rachel Steinman- Value Mental Illness Stories' Podcast Episode   Rachel Steinman is a Los Angeles native who received her Masters in Education and has taught every elementary school grade, K-6. She’s even been the school librarian, a job she adored. Rachel never set out to become a writer, a podcaster, or a mental health advocate but that is exactly what she proudly calls herself after discovering her beloved grandfather’s unfinished memoir 24 years after he jumped from his high rise. Rachel is sharing her family’s story to rid the shame and stigma that come with family secrets and generations of mental illness. By talking openly about her family’s stories of four suicides, bipolar, depression, substance abuse, family affairs, and more, she’s changing the narrative and replacing it with love, compassion, and understanding. She’s also cutting generational trauma so she doesn’t pass it onto her precious daughters and to inspire others to share their stories openly. Rachel is a lead presenter for NAMI speaking about ending the silence to discuss mental health warning signs and offer resources and hope to middle and high schoolers as well as their parents. Rachel hosts and produces the Dear Family, Podcast celebrating our complicated families and overcoming obstacles to find mental wellness. She lives in Studio City with her husband of 20 years, two beautiful, bright, and musical teenage daughters, and her adorable rescue puppy.    About The Hosts   Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from Gabe Howard. To learn more, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting psychcentral.com/show.  Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.  

Openly sharing our personal mental health stories can help others know they’re not alone, especially when it’s a rarely-discussed or taboo subject. In today’s Not Crazy podcast, our guest Rachel Steinman, a podcaster, writer and mental health advocate, discusses what it’s like to host a podcast where she shares her family’s mental health secrets.  By talking openly about her family’s four suicides, mental illness, substance abuse, family affairs, and more, Rachel is changing the narrative and replacing it with love, compassion, and understanding.  For More Information and a complete transcript, visit <a href="https://psychcentral.com/blog/podcast-value-of-personal-mental-illness-stories" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast: Value of Personal Mental Illness Stories</a>. Find us online at: <a href="https://psychcentral.com/blog/notcrazy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://psychcentral.com/blog/notcrazy/</a> Guest Information for 'Rachel Steinman- Value Mental Illness Stories' Podcast Episode Rachel Steinman is a Los Angeles native who received her Masters in Education and has taught every elementary school grade, K-6. She’s even been the school librarian, a job she adored. Rachel never set out to become a writer, a podcaster, or a mental health advocate but that is exactly what she proudly calls herself after discovering her beloved grandfather’s unfinished memoir 24 years after he jumped from his high rise. Rachel is sharing her family’s story to rid the shame and stigma that come with family secrets and generations of mental illness. By talking openly about her family’s stories of four suicides, bipolar, depression, substance abuse, family affairs, and more, she’s changing the narrative and replacing it with love, compassion, and understanding. She’s also cutting generational trauma so she doesn’t pass it onto her precious daughters and to inspire others to share their stories openly. Rachel is a lead presenter for NAMI speaking about ending the silence to discuss mental health warning signs and offer resources and hope to middle and high schoolers as well as their parents. Rachel hosts and produces the <a href="https://writenowrachel.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dear Family, Podcast</a> celebrating our complicated families and overcoming obstacles to find mental wellness. She lives in Studio City with her husband of 20 years, two beautiful, bright, and musical teenage daughters, and her adorable rescue puppy.    About The Hosts Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available <a href="http://www.gabehoward.com/merchandise/mental-illness-asshole/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">directly from Gabe Howard.</a> To learn more, please visit his website, <a href="http://www.gabehoward.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">gabehoward.com</a>. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting <a href="http://www.psychcentral.com/show" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">psychcentral.com/show</a>. Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.

Value of Personal Mental Illness Stories

A third of all people will be a caregiver at some point in their lives. Caregiving for people with schizophrenia presents challenges that many people are ill-prepared for.  Host Rachel Star and Gabe Howard break down the principles of caregiving and creative ways to navigate schizophrenia.  Dr. Sarah Kopelovich joins to share schizophrenia caregiver specific training. 

A third of all people will be a caregiver at some point in their lives. Caregiving for people with schizophrenia presents challenges that many people are ill-prepared for.  Host Rachel Star and Gabe Howard break down the principles of caregiving and creative ways to navigate schizophrenia.  Dr. Sarah Kopelovich joins to share schizophrenia caregiver specific training.

Bonus Content: Caregiving for Schizophrenia

In today’s show, Gabe discusses what he could have done differently as a newly diagnosed bipolar patient that may have made his life a little easier. He and Lisa also discuss some common pitfalls a new patient may run into. For example, what’s the problem when patients are told they need to be med-compliant at all costs? Should you be open at work about your illness? Join us to hear Gabe's experiences and learn from his rookie mistakes (which actually ended up working out in the end anyway). For More Information and a complete transcript, visit Podcast: Dear Newly Diagnosed- What We Wish We Knew. Find More Episodes of Not Crazy online at psychcentral.com/notcrazy About The Hosts   Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from Gabe Howard. To learn more, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting psychcentral.com/show.     Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.  

In today’s show, Gabe discusses what he could have done differently as a newly diagnosed bipolar patient that may have made his life a little easier. He and Lisa also discuss some common pitfalls a new patient may run into. For example, what’s the problem when patients are told they need to be med-compliant at all costs? Should you be open at work about your illness? Join us to hear Gabe's experiences and learn from his rookie mistakes (which actually ended up working out in the end anyway). For More Information and a complete transcript, visit <a href="https://psychcentral.com/blog/podcast-dear-newly-diagnosed-what-we-wish-we-knew" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast: Dear Newly Diagnosed- What We Wish We Knew</a>. Find More Episodes of Not Crazy online at <a href="https://notcrazy.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">psychcentral.com/notcrazy</a> About The Hosts Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Illness-Asshole-Other-Observations-ebook/dp/B07MPCTJL3/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>; signed copies are also available <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/merchandise/mental-illness-asshole/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">directly from Gabe Howard</a>. To learn more, please visit his website, <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">gabehoward.com</a>. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting <a href="https://psychcentral.libsyn.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">psychcentral.com/show</a>.    Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.

Dear Newly Diagnosed: What We Wish We Knew

Let’s discuss the nuances of dysfunctional parenting. In today’s Not Crazy podcast, Gabe recalls the relationship he had with his parents when he was young. As a teen, he thought his parents were being overly harsh, but now he sees they were trying to punish symptoms of his undiagnosed bipolar disorder -- and were doing the best they could. Join us for a great discussion on how the parent-child dynamic can go wrong when undiagnosed mental illness is involved. For More Information and a complete transcript, visit Podcast: Understanding a Dysfunctional Childhood. Find More Episodes of Not Crazy online at psychcentral.com/notcrazy About The Hosts   Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from Gabe Howard. To learn more, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting psychcentral.com/show.     Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.  

Let’s discuss the nuances of dysfunctional parenting. In today’s Not Crazy podcast, Gabe recalls the relationship he had with his parents when he was young. As a teen, he thought his parents were being overly harsh, but now he sees they were trying to punish symptoms of his undiagnosed bipolar disorder -- and were doing the best they could. Join us for a great discussion on how the parent-child dynamic can go wrong when undiagnosed mental illness is involved. For More Information and a complete transcript, visit <a href="https://psychcentral.com/blog/podcast-understanding-a-dysfunctional-childhood" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast: Understanding a Dysfunctional Childhood</a>. Find More Episodes of Not Crazy online at <a href="https://notcrazy.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">psychcentral.com/notcrazy</a> About The Hosts Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Illness-Asshole-Other-Observations-ebook/dp/B07MPCTJL3/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>; signed copies are also available <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/merchandise/mental-illness-asshole/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">directly from Gabe Howard</a>. To learn more, please visit his website, <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">gabehoward.com</a>. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting <a href="https://psychcentral.libsyn.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">psychcentral.com/show</a>.    Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.

Understanding a Dysfunctional Childhood

Are you sad? Just be happy! Does this irritate you? In today’s show, Gabe and Lisa ponder whether happiness really is a choice -- especially for people who struggle with mental illness. How do we measure happiness? And what is happiness inflation? Join us for an in-depth conversation on whether or not people can actually choose happiness. For More Information and a complete transcript, visit Podcast: Is Happiness a Choice? Find More Episodes of Not Crazy online at psychcentral.com/notcrazy About The Hosts   Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from Gabe Howard. To learn more, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting psychcentral.com/show.     Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.  

Are you sad? Just be happy! Does this irritate you? In today’s show, Gabe and Lisa ponder whether happiness really is a choice -- especially for people who struggle with mental illness. How do we measure happiness? And what is happiness inflation? Join us for an in-depth conversation on whether or not people can actually choose happiness. For More Information and a complete transcript, visit <a href="https://psychcentral.com/blog/podcast-is-happiness-a-choice" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast: Is Happiness a Choice?</a> Find More Episodes of Not Crazy online at <a href="https://notcrazy.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">psychcentral.com/notcrazy</a> About The Hosts Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Illness-Asshole-Other-Observations-ebook/dp/B07MPCTJL3/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>; signed copies are also available <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/merchandise/mental-illness-asshole/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">directly from Gabe Howard</a>. To learn more, please visit his website, <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">gabehoward.com</a>. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting <a href="https://psychcentral.libsyn.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">psychcentral.com/show</a>.    Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.

Is Happiness a Choice?

Who do you think understands more about bipolar disorder: a psychiatrist or a patient with the illness? In this Not Crazy podcast, we discuss whether a patient can be considered a mental health expert without all the credentials after their name. Today we invite writer and bipolar advocate Natasha Tracy -- who also has bipolar disorder -- to the show to give her opinion. Would you seek advice from a patient? Join us for an in-depth discussion on mental health patients as experts. For More Information and a complete transcript, visit Can Mental Patients Also Be Experts? Find us online at: https://psychcentral.com/blog/notcrazy/ Guest Information for 'Natasha Tracy- Patients as Experts' Podcast Episode   Natasha Tracy is an award-winning writer, speaker and social media consultant from the Pacific Northwest. She works to bring high-quality, insightful and trusted information on bipolar disorder and related illnesses to the public while engaging with the mental health community. Natasha has written, literally, thousands of pages on mental health-related matters. She currently writes two award-winning blogs: Breaking Bipolar and Bipolar Burble,  which has been named a top 10 health blog by Healthista, Health.com, Healthline, Medical News Today and others.  Natasha has also been featured on the Huffington Post, BPHope, Healthline, PsychCentral, Sharecare and many others. About The Hosts   Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from Gabe Howard. To learn more, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting psychcentral.com/show.  Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.  

Who do you think understands more about bipolar disorder: a psychiatrist or a patient with the illness? In this Not Crazy podcast, we discuss whether a patient can be considered a mental health expert without all the credentials after their name. Today we invite writer and bipolar advocate Natasha Tracy -- who also has bipolar disorder -- to the show to give her opinion. Would you seek advice from a patient? Join us for an in-depth discussion on mental health patients as experts. For More Information and a complete transcript, visit <a href="https://psychcentral.com/blog/can-mental-patients-also-be-experts" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Can Mental Patients Also Be Experts?</a> Find us online at: <a href="https://psychcentral.com/blog/notcrazy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://psychcentral.com/blog/notcrazy/</a> Guest Information for 'Natasha Tracy- Patients as Experts' Podcast Episode Natasha Tracy is an award-winning <a href="https://natashatracy.com/hire-writer-natasha-tracy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">writer</a>, <a href="https://natashatracy.com/mentalhealthspeaker/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">speaker</a> and <a href="https://natashatracy.com/socialmedia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">social media consultant</a> from the Pacific Northwest. She works to bring high-quality, insightful and trusted information on bipolar disorder and related illnesses to the public while engaging with the mental health community. Natasha has written, literally, thousands of pages on mental health-related matters. She currently writes two award-winning blogs: <a href="https://www.healthyplace.com/blogs/breakingbipolar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breaking Bipolar</a> and <a href="https://natashatracy.com/topic/bipolar-blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bipolar Burble,</a>  which has been named a top 10 health blog by Healthista, <a href="http://Health.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Health.com</a>, Healthline, Medical News Today and others.  Natasha has also been featured on the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/natasha-tracy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Huffington Post</a>, <a href="https://www.bphope.com/author/natasha-tracy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BPHope</a>, Healthline, PsychCentral, Sharecare and many others. About The Hosts Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available <a href="http://www.gabehoward.com/merchandise/mental-illness-asshole/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">directly from Gabe Howard.</a> To learn more, please visit his website, <a href="http://www.gabehoward.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">gabehoward.com</a>. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting <a href="http://www.psychcentral.com/show" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">psychcentral.com/show</a>. Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.

Can Mental Patients Also Be Experts?

Do you have a constant feeling of self doubt or fraudulence despite evidence to the contrary? You may have a very common condition: Imposter syndrome. In today’s Not Crazy podcast, we discuss what this syndrome is and why so many people feel like they are swindling others with their personal success. What is the difference between imposter syndrome and negative self-talk? And how can we start thinking more positively about ourselves? Join us for a great discussion on imposter syndrome. For More Information and a complete transcript, visit Do You Have Imposter Syndrome? Find More Episodes of Not Crazy online at psychcentral.com/notcrazy About The Hosts   Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from Gabe Howard. To learn more, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting psychcentral.com/show.     Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.  

Do you have a constant feeling of self doubt or fraudulence despite evidence to the contrary? You may have a very common condition: Imposter syndrome. In today’s Not Crazy podcast, we discuss what this syndrome is and why so many people feel like they are swindling others with their personal success. What is the difference between imposter syndrome and negative self-talk? And how can we start thinking more positively about ourselves? Join us for a great discussion on imposter syndrome. For More Information and a complete transcript, visit <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/imposter-syndrome-not-crazy-podcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Do You Have Imposter Syndrome?</a> Find More Episodes of Not Crazy online at <a href="https://notcrazy.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">psychcentral.com/notcrazy</a> About The Hosts Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Illness-Asshole-Other-Observations-ebook/dp/B07MPCTJL3/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>; signed copies are also available <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/merchandise/mental-illness-asshole/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">directly from Gabe Howard</a>. To learn more, please visit his website, <a href="https://www.gabehoward.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">gabehoward.com</a>. Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting <a href="https://psychcentral.libsyn.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">psychcentral.com/show</a>.    Lisa is the producer of the Psych Central podcast, Not Crazy. She is the recipient of The National Alliance on Mental Illness's “Above and Beyond” award, has worked extensively with the Ohio Peer Supporter Certification program, and is a workplace suicide prevention trainer. Lisa has battled depression her entire life and has worked alongside Gabe in mental health advocacy for over a decade. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband; enjoys international travel; and orders 12 pairs of shoes online, picks the best one, and sends the other 11 back.

Do You Have Imposter Syndrome?

Been listening to Gabe Howard and his mental illness/health journey since the beginning. I’ve heard the story of him being diagnosed, but now we finally get to hear the other side! The banter between these two is always entertaining, give it a listen yourself and see.  I know I’ll be tuning in!

The other side

OMG. This is awesome. Finally, cohosts that disagree on everything in the best way. I&#39;ve learned so much from these two. I&#39;m glad they got married -- and then divorced -- and then started a podcast. :-)

Gabe and his ex-wife?

Not Crazy

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