Best Bi Polar Disorder Podcasts (2025)

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Stacy Hilt: Coalesce, The Casket Lottery and dealing with Bi-Polar II disorder 1:50:36

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Send us a text Stacy Hilt is a founding member and bass player for the bands Coalesce and The Casket Lottery, both of which have had a remarkable impact on the music scene. In this episode, we go over a myriad of topics about his life. We explore his introduction to music and his ventures into Krishna Core, how growing up in a lower socio-economic …

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Bob Nanna: Braid, Hey Mercedes and Therapy 1:15:32

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Bob Nanna is the lead singer and guitarist behind Braid, Hey Mercedes and the City on Film. In this episode, Bob discusses his childhood in Chicago, his adoption, the search for his birth parents, and how music served as an outlet for his emotions and his journey to therapy.By Jeremy Houtsma

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Chad Johnson - Furnace Fest , Career And The Worst Year of His Life 1:23:23

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It is hard to sum up the work of Chad Johnson in a snippet. Chad had an enormous impact on the post-hardcore and emo scene in the early 2000's and therefore the scene even to this day. Band like Underoath, Hopesfall, Further Seems Forever all got their start on either Chad Johnson's Takehold Records or put out songs on splits or compilations under …

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Jake Snider of Minus the Bear: Menos el Oso 20 year anniversary, guitar gear and mental health 1:37:41

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Send us a text Join us for an exclusive conversation with Jake Snider, founding member, guitarist, and lead singer of Seattle’s iconic indie rock band Minus the Bear. With their groundbreaking sophomore album Menos el Oso turning 20 years old, the band is celebrating with a long-awaited comeback tour. In this episode, Jake opens up about the legacy…

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Chris Higdon: Kentucky’s own Falling Forward, Elliott and Mirrorless 2:18:54

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Send us a text 25 Years ago False Cathedrals by Elliott was released into the world. A blend of electronic sampling, swelling, and atmospheric guitar sounds mixed with haunting vocals made the album one of the most regarded and masterful albums of the scene. My guest today is Chris Higdon, the lead singer of the bands Falling Forward, Elliott, and …

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Brian Carley: Penfold and the NJ Scene 1:28:04

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Send us a text Brian Carley is the lead singer and guitarist for the band Penfold. Penfold started in 1995 in Livingston, NJ, as bands like Sunny Day Real Estate and Mineral were making their impact on the scene. Playing shows on weekends while attending college during the day, Penfold's work ethos was unmatched. They were a mainstay in the NJ DIY …

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Damon Atkinson: Braid. Hey Mercedes Sobriety and Anxiety 2:06:25

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Send us a text Damon Atkinson is a legendary drummer in the mid-west emo scene. Damon started playing for the influential band Braid in 1997 and would go on to help write and record Braid's most critically acclaimed albums in the scene, Frame and Canvas. After Braid's demise Atkinson went on to help form Hey Mercedes with two of the other founders …

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Chad Neptune: Strongarm & Further Seems Forever 1:51:39

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Send us a text My guest is Chad Neptune of the legendary hxc band Strongarm and Further Seems Forever. Join us as we dive into the history of both bands as well as the ups and downs of being in two of the scene's most iconic bands. We discuss Chad's relationship with each of the singers on Further Seems Forever 4 albums and how each change brought …

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Episode 6 – The Neuroscience of Aging; What is it? And how we can do it better? 1:05:07

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In this sixth and final conversation, host Dr. Daniel Weinberger and co-host Ryan Cummins explore the science of aging—what it means at a cellular level and how it shapes our cognition, resilience, and vitality. They discuss the biological underpinnings of aging, including how our genes and environment interact to influence the process, why some br…

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Jason Trabue: Hopesfall, The Casket Lottery and Tour and Production Manager for Jimmy Eat World, Garbage and A Perfect Circle 1:53:54

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Send us a text Jason Trabue has been a drummer for band like Hopesfall, The Casket Lottery and Vedera. He currently is the Tour and Production manager for Jimmy Eat World, Garbage and A Perfect Circle. His music career in the scene is vast. Listen as we talk about his music career with it's ups and downs. If you like the Podcast Subscribe! You can …

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Episode 5 - Understanding Mood Disorders: Depression, Bipolar, and Hypomania 58:21

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In this fifth of six conversations, host Dr. Daniel Weinberger and co-host Ryan Cummins unravel the complexities of mood disorders, focusing on depression, bipolar disorder, and hypomania. They explore the spectrum of these conditions, their biological and genetic underpinnings, and the intricate dance between genes and environment in shaping mood.…

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Joe Marro: The Early November, Band Management and The State of the Music industry 1:44:20

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Send us a text Joe Marro is the former guitarist and keyboard player for The Early November from 2002 to 2007 and again from 2011-2017. He also played in HelloGoodbye from 2011 to 2018. In this episode, we talk about the fuzzy timeline of The Early November's early formation and its ever-revolving door of musicians at first. Joe also talks about wh…

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All Things Minus the Bear With Cory Murchy 1:18:14

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Send us a text Join me as I talk all things Minus the Bear with bass player and founding member Cory Murchy. We talk about Cory's love of ska music, forming Minus the Bear, a painful back injury that threatened to sideline him and what he is doing now. If you like the Podcast Subscribe! You can find us on all major Podcasting platforms at Welcome t…

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Episode 4 – Addressing Anxiety 57:08

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In this fourth of six conversations, host Dr. Weinberger and co-host Ryan Cummins explore the nature, causes, and management of anxiety. They discuss the difference between fear and anxiety, explore the roles of the amygdala and prefrontal cortex in anxiety regulation, and emphasize the impact of early life experiences on lifelong anxiety levels. T…

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Episode 3 – Supporting the Mental Health of Moms & Children 1:05:39

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In this third of six conversations, host Dr. Weinberger and co-host Ryan Cummins are joined by all-star mom Lisa Tucker Cummins to discuss the topic of maternal health and early childhood development. The trio covers the critical nature of prenatal and early life experiences towards shaping long-term human development and mental health. This conver…

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Episode 2 – Appreciating Ancestry 1:04:22

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In this second of six conversations, host Dr. Weinberger and co-host Ryan Cummins delve into the profound journey of human evolution and the pivotal role genetic diversity played in the survival and adaptation of our ancestors through various environmental challenges and threats. They explore how genetic diversity underpins the resilience and survi…

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Orion Walsh: Slow Coming Day, grief and the journey toward healing 1:24:43

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Send us a text Orion Walsh is a solo musician the lead singer of Slow Coming Day. With the bands album Farewell to Familiar turning over 20 years old recently and a string of reunion shows coming in April it only seemed appropriate to have Orion on the podcast. Orion and I talk about the band, his solo career,his journey through grief at the loss o…

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Episode 1 – A Short History of the Brain and Mental Health | Hosted by Dr. Daniel Weinberger & Ryan Cummins 1:10:26

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Curious how we went from blaming bad moods on the alignment of the stars to decoding the genetics of the brain? You're in the right place! "The Rose Window" kicks off with a deep dive into the evolution of the human brain and the science behind our current understanding of mental health. In this first of six conversations, host Dr. Daniel Weinberge…

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(Trailer) The Rose Window: A Limited Series On Human Connection & Mental Health 1:29

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Welcome to "The Rose Window," where we explore the fascinating world of our minds and the revolutionary science that’s improving human connection. In this limited series (six conversations), we’ll dissect the intricate web of connections that define our inner and outer worlds. From personal struggles to societal bonds, understand the pivotal role o…

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Jeff Jenkins: Codeseven, Gatekeeping and the Art of Selling Out 1:23:59

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Send us a text Jeff Jenkins is a paranormal enthusiast, believer and also happens to be the lead singer of North Carolina Melodic Post-Hardcore indie outfit Codeseven. Jeff takes us on his journey of musical love from the womb, to the rise , demise and resurrection of his band Codeseven. If you like the Podcast Subscribe! You can find us on all maj…

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Johnny Smrdel: Hardcore, Beloved and the advent of Advent. 1:28:35

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Send us a text Johnny Smrdel is the bass player for the gone-to-soon band Beloved, as well as the hardcore outfit Advent. Listen as Johnny takes us through his early love affair with music as a kid in a single parent household to his inclusion in the hardcore scene as a teenager. Johnny also talks about his introduction to Beloved, tim touring and …

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Talking Shai Hulud’s legacy, reunion and beyond with vocalist Geert van der Velde 1:02:38

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Send us a text Shai Hulud has a special place in hardcore history. With the 20th anniversary of the band's trailblazing album "That Within Blood Ill-Tempered" and the thrilling announcement of their reunion at Furnace Fest 2024, my guest today is the vocalist of that album, Geert van der Velde. As the vocal cords behind the influential music, Geert…

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Joe Morin: Edison Glass and the art of adapting to change 1:54:58

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Send us a text When the mic goes live, it's not just about the podcast voice—it's about the echoes of old friendships and the music that's been the soundtrack to our lives. Reunited with Joe Morin of Edison Glass, we wade through the laughter, the struggles of life on the road, and the burrito joints that somehow stick in our minds more than the ve…

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Jolie Lindholm: The Rocking Horse Winner/The Darling Fire 1:31:05

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Send us a text As a first for the Podcast, I am excited to welcome Jolie Lindholm lead singer of The Rocking Horse Winner and The Darling Fire. Listen as Jolie talks about her time in Florida's rising music scene as one of the few female-fronted bands in the rock/emo scene in Florida. Jolie takes us through singing with Chris Carrabba's band the Va…

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Ryan Parrish: Hopesfall, The Satellite Years 2.0, Music and Connection 1:43:34

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Send us a text On October 15, 2002, Hopesfall released a seminal album called The Satellite Years. 21 years later the band remixed and remastered the album. Ryan Parrish was a driving force in the formation, songwriting, and touring force that Hopesfall would become until the end of his time in the band shortly before the full release of the album.…

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Jake Brown from 238, Moments in Grace, En Masse and Isya.exe 1:33:01

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Send us a text Challenging the status quo and diving headfirst into the colorful world of music, our episode today resonates with the influential beats of Jake Brown, a creative force behind bands 238, Moments in Grace and Isiya dot exe. A small-town musician with considerable talent, Jake talks us through his journey of juggling parenting responsi…

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Unraveling the Power of Community and Music with Jeremy Gould 1:24:58

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Send us a text Strap in as we explore the intricate dance between faith and music, a narrative that is deeply personal to Jeremy. He speaks candidly about the challenges and triumphs he faced in merging these two worlds, providing a unique perspective that's as enlightening as it is engaging. We also talk about Jeremy's Podcast "The Rumors Are True…

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Steve Lamos: American Football, Jazz and the power of the Midwest emo scene. 1:46:02

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Send us a text American Football is perhaps one of THE most influential bands in the scene, especially when it comes to Midwest Emo. Steve Lamos is the founding member, drummer, and trumpet player for the band but Steve is also an accomplished professor and academic. In this episode, Steve and I talk about how influential the music scene was in his…

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Zach Gehring: MAE/ Demons 2:05:14

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Send us a text Zach Gehring is the guitarist most known for his work in the MAE and his other band Demons but there is so much more to Zach than just the music he creates though. Zach is currently getting his PhD, while being a Dad and a musician. Zach and I ended up talking about philosophy, theology and music as a political statement. The convers…

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Jimmy Stadt: Polar Bear Club, Shy Tooth 1:35:02

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Send us a text Jimmy Stadt was the lead singer of the band Polar Bear Club and the current singer and musician of the band Shy Tooth. In 2013 Polar Bear Club called it quits, leaving Jimmy with a difficult transition into "civilian life." Jimmy and I talk about the inception of the band, it's challenges and what life was like and has been since cal…

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Jason Gleason: Further Seems Forever, ActionReaction, Old Wives 1:54:37

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Send us a text Jason Gleason is perhaps one of my favorite lead vocalists for any band in the scene. Having seen him twice when he was in Further Seems Forever, his stage presence and crowd participation were unmatched. Jason and I talk about How to Start a Fire's 20-year anniversary, his reconciliation with the band, and our mutual love for all th…

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Josh Hagquist :The Beautiful Mistake 1:04:03

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Send us a text Josh Hagquist from The Beautiful Mistake talks about his own history in the scene and his band The Beautiful Mistake. Josh and I also talk about the importance of working on yourself and the healing that can come from that. If you like the Podcast Subscribe! You can find us on all major Podcasting platforms at Welcome to the Scene Po…

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Joe Musten:Beloved/Advent/The Almost 1:22:08

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Send us a text In this episode, we talk with Joe Musten. Joe is the drummer for the band Beloved and at times, The Almost, as well as lead singer in the band Advent. We talk about the rise and fall of Beloved, and their reunion at Furnace Fest, as well as his role in Advent. We also discuss Joe's faith and why Christians seem to resist mental healt…

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Josh Brigham: Hopesfall 50:26

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Send us a text If you like the Podcast Subscribe! You can find us on all major Podcasting platforms at Welcome to the Scene Podcast. Instagram TikTok YoutubeBy Jeremy Houtsma

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OFM S3 E11: Mental Health in Quarantine 28:23

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We discuss our mental health and how we're caring for ourselves in this era of social distancing and quarantine. We will talk about how we are doing, how we are coping, and ideas for how you could cope too. Contact us: [email protected] Instagram: @jenninrinth Twitter: @renoe Resources: Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 The Trevor Project: 866-…

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OFM S3 E10: Pop Culture's Impact on Dysphoria and Dysmorphia 29:41

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Pop culture surrounds us 24/7 and it sculpts not only our personalities but our self-image and self-worth. In this episode, we continue a conversation we started earlier this season about dysmorphia and dysphoria while discussing the importance of visibility but ask if it is valid to struggle with how transgender stars continue to forward cis-heter…

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OFM S3 E9: Mental Health Interventions 29:09

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Interventions are commonly recognized as a way to help someone struggling with chemical dependance, however, are they ever appropriate to help a friend who may be in crisis? Is there ever a time when it is okay to bring others into the conversation? Is there a right way to have the conversation? What are some things you should think about if you're…

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OFM S3 E8: Trauma and New Beginnings, a Special 2019 Recap 28:38

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A look at where we've been since July and the reasons it's been so hard for us to record an episode since our last release, as well as a look at why, even with the trauma of 2019, the year was still pretty darn good. Content Warnings: Sexual Assault Self Harm Suicidal Ideation In this episode, we'll chat about feelings surrounding a sexual assault,…

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OFM S3 E7: Coming out Later in Life, a Pride Month Special Conversation 29:06

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In this week's episode we discussed how coming out later in life can impact your life. We talked about our experiences, what the research suggests, the reasons why people wait to come out, and how it has impacted our mental health over time through both living in the closet and identity denial. That and more - today, on Our Fractured Minds. As alwa…

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OFM S3 E6: Racism in the LGBT w/ Nico Bolton, Queer PoC 28:25

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In continuation of our special pride month coverage where we focus on exclusion within our own community, we talk with Nico Bolton, a queer POC, about her experiences growing up queer and feeling, and being, excluded in both queer and mental health spaces. In this episode we cover: Exclusion in the LGBT as a Queer WoC The importance of safe spaces …

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OFM S3 E5: Trans Exclusion in the LGB w/ Amanda Jette Knox, Author and Advocate 31:20

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Today we’re launching our second annual pride month celebration. This episode is especially important for a few reasons. One of them being, this week marks one year since I came out as transgender here on the podcast. It’s also very important to me because we were joined by Amanda Jette Knox to talk about trans exclusion in the LGBT community. Aman…

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OFM S3 E4: Mental Health in the Workplace 30:43

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Coming out as mentally ill is hard, especially when it comes to our workplaces. Will people see us differently? Will it impact my ability to grow in my career? Will it even keep me from finding a job? These are all important questions that keep us, all too often, from letting people know when we're struggling. In this episode we address a number of…

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OFM S3 E3: Mental Health in a Queer Relationship 30:04

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Managing a relationship is hard. Managing Mental Health is hard. Combining the two while being queer? That's difficult on an entirely different level. Today we look at our experiences to try and understand the best way to cope while maintaining your relationship. Jenn Defines her sexuality Rachel defines her sexuality The dynamics of our relationsh…

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OFM S3 E2: Dysphoria vs. Dysmorphia 31:07

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Dysphoria and Dysmorphia are serious issues for people who struggle from either. But, what's the difference between the two? In this episode we take a look at what makes these two conditions different, how they can be similar, how our feelings are often shaped by society as well as our own experiences with both conditions. Remember, we are not in a…

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OFM S3 E1: Anxiety, Depression, and Queerness w/ Rachel Dick, Co-Host 28:42

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Rachel Dick is a queer identifying grad student at Fordham University with a passion for hanging from aerial apparatuses, and the new co-host of the OFM Podcast. She grew up in Memphis but never went to Graceland, and has spent the last 7 years in Chicago without ever once seeing a Cubs game. She’d love to eventually obtain a Ph.D in Human Sexualit…

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OFM S3 E0 - New Season, New Format, New Co-Host w/ Rachel Dick, Aspiring Social Worker 10:04

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We're back with a quick teaser on what's coming this season at OFM, complete with a new cohost. Meet Rachel, an aspiring social worker with a desire to help out humanity with her care, mind, and empathy. This season we're going to focus on communities more often overlooked. We're still trying to decide if the show will be weekly this year, but, reg…

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OFM S2 E11: Get Out the Vote, An Election Week Special w/ Jenn Renoe 28:48

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After a long break, I couldn't stay silent this week. The importance of this year's vote is critical for both the mental health community, and myself as a transgender woman. As you take time and evaluate the issues, if you listen to this podcast I can only assume that mental health is important to your life. If someone you know suffers and struggle…

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OFM S2 E10: LGBT Knowledgeable Therapy w/ Edie Hitchcock, Psychodynamic Psychotherapist 30:50

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In our return from the holiday, I spoke with Edie, a psychotherapist who works with the LGBT community to help manage the anxiety and depression that comes with managing the stigma it often faces. We discuss treatment options, anxiety, who you should see, how difficult it can be to see someone, and the difference between being LGBT Friendly and LGB…

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OFM S2 E9: Gender Dysphoria Part 2 w/ Denise Bowker, Tech VP 32:43

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In this week's episode of Our Fractured Minds, I speak with Denise Bowker about her experiences with gender dysphoria. We discuss the way it makes us feel, how we can get over it, and the anxiety and depression such an issue can cause. Denise, herself, was born in New Jersey, and grew up in a small bedroom town halfway between New York City and Phi…

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OFM S2 E8: Acquired Trauma w/ Dr. Dan Cohen and LICSW Emily Blefeld 31:08

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Dan and Emily are two of the United States’ most skilled innovators in merging advanced consciousness and spiritual principles into therapeutic practice. Scientists by background and Mystics by practice, Dan and Emily approach constellating and consciousness from both experiential and evidentiary standpoints. Their unique therapeutic approach has r…