A Bipolar, a Schizophrenic, and a Podcast was the first podcast by people with mental illness for people with mental illness. Originally produced on Psych Central, it is now back for a limited 10-episode series.People with mental illness have almost certainly experienced trauma — whether they are aware of it or not. Having a life-long serious illness like bipolar disorder, depression, or schizophrenia, can be traumatic.
In this episode, Gabe and Michelle share their personal trauma stories and discuss why people think that only people who have been in a war-zone can be traumatized.
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 and a popular podcast host.
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, is a clothing brand with the mission of reducing stigma by starting conversations about mental health.
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