Best Stigma Busting Podcasts (2026)

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Kelvin Chan: From Math to Google AI, Nano Banana, How It’s Built & Where It’s Headed – E657 30:03

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Kelvin Chan, an AI researcher at Google, joins Jeremy Au to unpack his unconventional path from mathematics in Hong Kong to applied AI research across Singapore and the United States. They explore how AI research differs from traditional academic work, why iteration and results often matter more than theory, and how scale has transformed research c…

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Launching a Theater Run From Start To Finish, Sharing a Florida Hometown with Hulk Hogan and Scientology, Sara Kay Godot - 120 1:00:45

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Sara Kay Godot is an actress, comedian, and producer. Her and I have collaborated on an awful lot. She was in Loner, Left At Wall, and Termination Fee. Termination Fee began as a read through at a pizza place. It went on to do the Hollywood Fringe, sold out 60% of the run, got nominated for an award, and its film version is currently in post-produc…

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Jianggan Li: China vs. USA Tactical Pause, Moves vs. Countermoves & Rare Earths Leverage – E656 46:04

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China analyst and Momentum Works founder Jianggan joins Jeremy Au to break down how US–China tensions evolved through a year of tariffs, rare earth leverage, supply chain shocks, and fast-moving geopolitical swings. They examine why both sides misread each other, how Chinese companies adapted faster than expected, and why the global system settled …

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Lance Katigbak: BCG Filipino Family Report, Overseas Foreign Workers & Health Shocks – E655 36:27

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Lance Katigbak, Principal at BCG Manila, joins Jeremy Au to break down why Filipino households, not individuals, are the true drivers of economic decisions in the Philippines. Drawing from BCG’s large scale research on the Filipino family, they explore how family structures shape spending, saving, and borrowing behavior, and why health risk sits at…

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Capturing Solitude In Film With Nothing But a SmartPhone, "Quitter" - Tim Warner - 119 50:07

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Tim Warner is a comedian, podcaster, and filmmaker. Most importantly, though, he’s Tim Warner. I’ve known Tim for a long time. We did comedy together in Seattle when I was first starting out, he had been doing it in New York a few years prior. Tim released a short film on YouTube called Quitter. I loved it. It captured what I was trying to do in a …

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Annie Huang: Taiwan’s Succession Crisis, Search Funds & Returning to Win Locally – E654 38:25

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Annie Huang, Harvard MBA and founder of Taiwan’s first traditional search fund, joins Jeremy Au to share how global exposure shaped her decision to return home and build in a market others overlook. She traces her journey from growing up outside Taiwan’s major cities to working across Southeast Asia, then studying at Harvard Business School before …

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Violet Lim: Founding Asia’s Largest Matchmaker, Dating Stigma vs. Coaching and AI Romance Companions - E653 1:00:06

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Violet Lim, Co-Founder & CEO of Lunch Actually Paktor Group, and Jeremy Au explore how dating, expectations, and technology have evolved across Southeast Asia over the past two decades. Violet traces her path from studying law in the UK to banking in Singapore, before leaving a stable career at 24 to start Lunch Actually, now one of Asia’s longest-…

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Forgiveness in a Friendship, Lucy & Ron, Art & growing up Greek - Chris Liatsis - 118 1:13:02

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Chris Liatsis is an artist and illustrator. He is the other half of Lucy & Ron. I would write them, Chris would draw them. Lucy & Ron was a labor of love for us for a long time, out of necessity, it was an on-again off-again pursuit. At one point in our professional and personal relationship, I messed up. Fortunately, we were able to reconcile, and…

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Caylee Chua: Singapore’s First Renaissance Fair, Creative Grit and How a 24-Year-Old Built a New Festival Culture – E652 35:52

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Caylee Chua, multidisciplinary artist and founder of Strawberry Champagne Sparkles, joins Jeremy Au to share how she built Ren Faire SG: The Origin from a niche idea into Singapore’s first Renaissance Fair. She traces her journey from crafting fairycore jewelry to designing an immersive festival that blends artistry, performance, and community play…

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Paul Blackstone: Global EdTech Lessons, China’s Hypergrowth Era and Why Mindset Beats Curriculum – E651 37:26

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Paul Blackstone, longtime education operator and founder of SummitLearn, joins Jeremy Au to unpack his path from running a small health-food shop in Australia to leading one of China’s largest English-learning organizations and advising education companies worldwide. He shares how early failures taught him to learn fast, why teaching adults unlocke…

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Your Body is Not a Sin: Faith, Sex, and Shame 19:52

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Your body is not a sin. In this episode of “Keep On Loving the Podcast”, host Mystkue Woods and co-host Harlan Shaw sit down with Rev. Alexandre Da Silva Souto for a powerful conversation on the intersections of faith, sexuality, shame, and HIV stigma Rev. Souto shares their journey as a minister, reflecting on how religious traditions have often b…

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Escaping the Alex Jones Cult, Finding Your Creative Tribe, Andrew Saxena - 117 1:05:26

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Andrew Saxena. You’ve heard that name before on this show, Andrew does the music for 1000. Andrew Saxena is a filmmaker, musician, actor, and podcaster. Andrew and I met a few years back in the lefty creator space in San Pedro. He was a huge part of Left At Wall, Frank Azurri, Termination Fee, and there’s another project we’re working on that has t…

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Maged Harby: Inside Middle East EdTech, Egypt’s Talent Engine and How Localization Decides Startup Success – E650 31:53

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Maged Harby, General Partner at VMS, joins Jeremy Au to share his journey from publishing to building one of the Middle East’s earliest EdTech venture programs, explain how Egypt and Saudi Arabia differ as innovation ecosystems, and guide founders on how to enter the region with cultural fit and strong partnerships. They discuss how EdTech adoption…

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End of an Era — Reflections on 11 Years of The Psychology Podcast w/ Annie Murphy Paul 46:52

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After 11 years, 478 episodes, and countless conversations exploring the depths of human potential, this episode marks the final chapter of The Psychology Podcast in its current form. In this deeply meaningful farewell episode for Scott, he sits down with acclaimed science writer Annie Murphy Paul — fittingly, the very first guest ever featured on t…

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Chong Ing Kai: Chopstick Robots, ADHD Grit and Why Tinkering Beats Traditional STEAM – E649 34:50

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Chong Ing Kai Founder and CEO of Stick’Em joins Jeremy Au to unpack how tinkering shaped his early years, how ADHD influenced his learning journey, and why he built a chopstick robotics kit to make STEAM education affordable for all. They explore how schools struggle with hands-on learning, why teachers need flexible tools rather than rigid kits, a…

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Anal Sex Awareness: Pleasure, Safety, and Busting Myths 32:28

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In this episode of “Keep On Loving the Podcast”, host Mystkue Woods is joined by sex educator and relationship coach Dakota for a candid, stigma-busting conversation on anal sex. From breaking down myths (“it always hurts” or “it’s only for certain people”) to highlighting pleasure, safety, and preparation, Mystkue and Dakota share insights on how …

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Battling Stage 4 Cancer in your 20s, the complexities of Friendship, Probably Science - Jesse Case - 116 1:14:27

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Jesse Case is a comedian, writer, and podcaster. Jesse’s one of the best comedians I know, and he’s a good friend. We spent our early comedy days in Seattle, Jesse went off to LA, and then, he was diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer in his late 20s. He documented the whole thing in a podcast series called Jesse vs. Cancer, it’s absolutely brilliant…

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Shan Han: Crypto Lessons, Boom Bust Belief and Funding Students the Web3 Way – E648 33:13

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Portfolio Manager at Animoca Brands and former Chief Investment Officer at Node Capital, Shan Han joins Jeremy Au to trace his path from Hong Kong trading to fintech and Web3, discuss how early crypto grew from ideology, and explain why tokenizing assets like student loans can unlock education across Southeast Asia. They explore how customer urgenc…

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Jianggan Li: China vs. USA Tactical Pause, Moves vs. Countermoves & Rare Earths Leverage – E647 36:23

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China analyst and Momentum Works founder Jianggan joins Jeremy Au to break down how US–China tensions evolved through a year of tariffs, rare earth leverage, supply chain shocks, and fast-moving geopolitical swings. They examine why both sides misread each other, how Chinese companies adapted faster than expected, and why the global system settled …

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Breaking HIV Stigma Through Love, Compassion, and Community 52:42

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In this episode of “Keep On Loving the Podcast”, host Mystkue Woods sits down with Diamond, Rosko, and Naiymah to unpack the meaning of Zero HIV Stigma Day and what it looks like in practice. The guests share their lived experiences navigating ignorance, stereotypes, and harmful language around HIV — and emphasize why education, empathy, and honest…

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Italian-American Leftist History That the Powers-That-Be Suppress, Steve Cerulli - 115 1:20:00

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Steve Cerulli is an Italian-American Historian. Like Steve, I’m an Italian-American, too. The Italian-American identity seems to be very right-wing-presenting, at least in the mainstream. But, that is far from reality. Steve’s work has exposed why that is the case in the contemporary United States, the scam that is Columbus Day, and so much more. I…

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Kristie Neo: Middle East & China Partnership Acceleration, Secret Power Corridors Reshaping Global Markets & AI Megaprojects – E646 59:40

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Jeremy Au and Kristie Neo break down how China, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia are forming new economic corridors that reshape trade, capital movement, and technology strategy. They describe how China and the Gulf now work together at a scale that surpasses Gulf–West flows, how the UAE and Saudi Arabia use bold planning to diversify their econ…

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How Mindsets Shape Reality w/ Dr. Alia Crum 1:00:24

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This week, Scott sits down with his longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Alia Crum—one of the world’s leading researchers on the science of mindsets. Dr. Crum’s groundbreaking work investigates how our subjective beliefs and interpretations can produce real, measurable changes in behavior, physiology, and psychological well-being. Drawing inspiration…

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BRAVE: The Startup 10x Strategy and the Moats That Keep You Winning - E645 22:08

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Jeremy Au outlines why founders must choose a single 10x advantage and commit to it. He explains how products win by being better or faster or cheaper than the status quo and why unfair advantages are required to defend that lead. He also highlights the Southeast Asian invention of the USB thumb drive as a case where a first mover delivered a bette…

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Why Representation Matters in HIV Prevention 36:26

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In this episode of Keep On Loving the Podcast, host Mystkue Woods is joined by Lyric Kleber, Toni McFadden, and Andrea Lamour-Harrington from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s Division of HIV Health. Together, they dive into the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS) project — a CDC-funded effort that collects data from communitie…

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Carving a Lefty Niche Out of the Bernie Movement, Collaborating in Film with a Spouse, Leila Leigh - 114 1:09:17

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Leila Leigh is an actress, writer, and podcaster. We first met amidst the online Lefty Bernie Movement. She’s the co-host of one of my favorite Lefty YouTube Shows, PunchUp Pod. In addition to podcasting, she’s done a ton in the indie film space, some of it with her husband, Josh Stolberg, who was Episode 98.…

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Joe Lu: From Meta Layoff to HeyMax, Rebuilding Value, Miles & the Future of Consumer AI – E644 53:29

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Joe Lu, Co-Founder of HeyMax, joins Jeremy Au to unpack how layoffs, timing, and conviction turned a setback into a startup opportunity. They trace Joe’s journey from Shanghai to Michigan to Facebook Singapore, and how getting laid off in 2022 pushed him to co-found HeyMax. The conversation explores his reflections on building a consumer-first fint…

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Daily Bipolar Mood Journal 11/12/25 30:48

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Hey everybody — it’s Conrad from Touching Tornadoes.Today’s live mood journal is about something I’ve been reflecting on a lot lately: letting go of my past self.When you live with bipolar disorder or go through major life changes, it can feel like there’s an old version of you still hanging around — the one from before the diagnosis, before the he…

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Daily Bipolar Mood Journal 11/11/25 39:10

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Here is the Daily Journal for 11/11/25

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BRAVE: AI Jobs, Unicorn Math & Southeast Asia’s 45-Year Gap - E643 20:44

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Jeremy Au explores how technology, economics, and startups shape Southeast Asia’s future. He shares why young founders should take early risks, how AI is changing entry-level jobs, why GDP growth reflects centuries of human progress, and how unicorns are built across different customer and revenue models. 02:00 Taking Early Risks: Jeremy encourages…

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Sex Ed, Stigma, and Trauma-Informed Care 31:14

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In this episode of “Keep On Loving the Podcast”, host Mystkue Woods welcomes Dr. Tracy Gilbert, sexuality educator and co-editor of a groundbreaking new academic reader on sex education. Together, they explore the fundamental concepts shaping modern sex ed—intersectionality, trauma-informed approaches, and community-based learning. Dr. Gilbert high…

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Daily Bipolar Mood Journal 11/10/25: Bipolar Recovery and Second Chances 27:05

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Welcome back to Touching Tornadoes! Today’s daily mood journal dives into what it feels like to step into new opportunities while living with bipolar 1 — especially right after a manic episode. I had another peer support interview today, and I talk about what that means for my recovery, my purpose, and my daily wellness routine. From managing nerve…

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Daily Bipolar Mood Journal 11/9/25: Family Acceptance 16:38

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Daily Bipolar Mood Journal 11/9/25: Family Acceptance Living with Bipolar 1 disorder

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Surviving Anorexia, Stigmas Around the Eating Disorder, Dave Chawner - 113 50:38

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Dave Chawner is a speaker, comedian, and anorexia survivor. I first met Dave at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival because we had a similar timeslot and our venues were near each other. I think most people don’t understand how anorexia works, or even what it actually is. I include myself in this. Well, I wanted to learn more...…

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Larry Susanto: From Berkeley to Jakarta, Climate Tech’s Next Frontier & Indonesia’s Green Opportunity – E642 39:20

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AVP of Investments at ACV Larry Susanto and Jeremy Au discuss Larry’s journey from a Berkeley-trained engineer to a climate-tech investor shaping Indonesia’s sustainability future. They trace how his career evolved across research, product management, and consulting, and how Southeast Asia’s climate ecosystem compares to Silicon Valley’s innovation…

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Daily Bipolar Mood Journal 11/8/25: Walking in Yesterdays clothes. 26:19

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Today’s mood journal comes from my morning walk — just me, the wind, and some honest talk about depression. Sometimes movement helps me process the heavy stuff, and this walk turned into a real reflection on what it feels like to live with bipolar depression and keep going anyway. 🎧 Touching Tornadoes — real talk, raw moments, and reminders that we…

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Daily bipolar mood journal 11/7/25: walking 22:54

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Walking while doing the daily mood journal. #bipolardisorder #mooddisorder #bipolarrecovery #touchingtornadoes #abilify #depakote

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Acceptance Isn’t Easy — But It’s Everything 21:30

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Family acceptance isn’t instant — it’s a journey. In today’s Touching Tornadoes episode, I talk about what happens when mental illness hits home: the confusion, the silence, and the small steps toward healing. Featuring my gratitude check-in, daily mood journal, and affirmations to remind you that love and understanding are built one day at a time.…

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The Gentle Power of Sisu w/ Dr. Elisabet Lahti 48:45

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This week, Scott welcomes Dr. Elisabet Lahti—educator, applied psychology researcher, and founder of the Sisu Lab. Dr. Lahti is the world’s leading expert on sisu, a Finnish concept that embodies extraordinary courage, resilience, and determination in the face of adversity. Together, they explore the meaning of sisu and how it can help us persevere…

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Franco Varona: Philippines’ Startup Boom, Global Diaspora Power & Why First Movers Win – E641 39:48

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Franco Varona, Managing Partner of Foxmont Capital Partners and returning guest from episodes 357 and 516, joins Jeremy Au to unpack why the Philippines is fast becoming Southeast Asia’s next big investment and startup hub. They explore the country’s rapid digitization, growing middle class, and unique strengths like its global diaspora and English…

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Zero HIV Stigma Day & Prevention Pioneers 21:06

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In this episode of "Keep On Loving the Podcast," host Mystkue Woods is joined by Sigfried Aragona, Prevention Clinical Associate for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. Together, they discuss the importance of Zero HIV Stigma Day, a global campaign dedicated to reducing discrimination and uplifting those affected by HIV. Sigfried also int…

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From Hospital to Healing: My Bipolar Recovery Journey 33:30

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In today’s 11/4/25 Touching Tornadoes episode, I open with a gratitude check-in, share my daily mood journal, and talk honestly about my time in the hospital — what it taught me about surrender, recovery, and rebuilding. If you’ve ever been through a hospitalization or felt like you were starting over, this one’s for you. Healing isn’t linear, but …

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Bipolar Recovery: Learning to Rest Without Guilt 24:04

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In this episode 11/3/25 of Touching Tornadoes, I talk about post-mania exhaustion, the reality of being on Abilify and Depakote, and why recovery can feel like fatigue instead of freedom. 💭 Gratitude Check-In 🧠 Daily Mood Journal 💊 Medication Fatigue & Healing ✨ Affirmations to Close #BipolarRecovery #MentalHealthPodcast #TouchingTornadoes #Abilify…

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Thalassemia Myth-Busting: Part 2 – Complications, Exercise, & Transfusions 20:24

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In part two of their myth-busting series, NinaMaria Badalamenti and Dr. Kevin Kuo continue to break down common misconceptions about thalassemia. They discuss the risks and complications for both alpha and beta thalassemia, the importance of individualized care, and why physical activity is encouraged for people living with the condition. The episo…