Best Nicholas Wichman Podcasts (2025)

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Suicide Attempt, Single Motherhood, Domestic Abuse & Co-Parenting | Recovery And Rebuilding w/ Kristi Morris (Part 2) 46:09

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Adulthood after childhood trauma: a suicide attempt, single motherhood (with four kids), domestic abuse, a devastating divorce, custody and court battles, and what actually helped. A candid mental health episode with trauma-recovery tools, boundaries, and co-parenting realities with an abusive ex-partner. Content note: suicidal thoughts/attempt; do…

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Sexual Assault, Childhood Abuse & Dissociation | Trauma Shapes Identity w/ Kristi Morris (Part 1) 50:31

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Survivor story: sexual assault, childhood abuse, dissociation, and being traumatized before 15—how it shaped trust and identity. A candid mental health episode with trauma recovery, coping skills, and zero glamor. Content note: sexual assault, childhood abuse, dissociation; explicit language. If you’re struggling (U.S.): Call/Text 988 (Suicide & Cr…

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Masculinity, Feminism & Men’s Mental Health | Pressure, Pain & Showing Up w/ Josh Guffey 3:29:56

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How men’s mental health, masculinity and feminism collide—suicide risk, real strengths, and why “toxic” isn’t the same as masculine. A candid episode about containers for emotion, respect, repair, and showing up like a grownup—at home, on dates, and with friends. Content note: explicit language; gender politics; sensitive topics. If you’re struggli…

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Schizophrenia, Psychosis & Creativity | Surviving The Stigma w/ Rachel Star Withers 2:19:17

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How schizophrenia, daily suicidal ideation, and stigma collide—and how to create anyway, with zero horror-movie gloss. A candid conversation with creator/advocate Rachel Star Withers on survival, relationships, employment, cancel-culture anxiety, and using creativity as literal life support. Content note: explicit language; discussion of psychosis …

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Spirituality, Religion & Mental Health | Faith Without Performance 3:06:09

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How to build your own spiritual path—with doubt, humor, and honesty—without the costume or the court of public opinion or religious labels. A candid mental health episode on faith vs. performance, community without conformity, and practices that actually support you. Content note: explicit language; religious critique. If you’re struggling (U.S.): …

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Shadow Work, Dangerous Urges & Preventing Harm | Expression Vs. Exploitation (Shadow Self 2.0) 1:33:03

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How to face dangerous urges with safe expression and guided exploration—never exploitation. A candid episode on preventing harm, consent, boundaries, and getting professional help when the urges are just too much—no glamorizing, no excuses. Content note: explicit language; discussion of sexual harm prevention; sensitive topics. If you’re struggling…

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Acceptance, Accountability & The Value Of Friendship | The Messy Part Of Real Growth w/ Josh Guffey 2:15:19

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How acceptance, accountability, and the real value of friendship jump-start growth—no surrender, just reality. A candid episode on good teachers vs. harmful ones, regrets, and owning what’s true so you can actually change it. Content note: explicit language; dark humor. If you’re struggling (U.S.): Call/Text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 24/7). E…

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Accepting Your Shadow Self, Authenticity & Wholeness | Owning Your Dark Side 1:31:19

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How accepting your shadow side makes you safer, saner, and more whole—less performative, more authentic. Denial is unhealthy (and a little pretentious). Practical integration tools and healthy exploration—no mystic cosplay, no platitudes. Content note: explicit language; dark humor. If you’re struggling (U.S.): Call/Text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifel…

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PTSD, Vietnam War & Therapy | Life After War w/ Marc Wichman 2:44:16

4M ago2:44:16

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How PTSD, childhood trauma, and the chaos of coming home shape a veteran’s life—and how therapy can keep you alive and help you build peace. A candid conversation with my Great Uncle and Vietnam veteran Marc Wichman on combat, marriage, grief, and recovery—no platitudes. Content note: graphic war stories; childhood abuse; explicit language. If you’…

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Drumming, Synesthesia, ASMR & Cognition | Rhythm, IQ & Learning w/ Chris Brien 2:30:27

4M ago2:30:27

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How drumming shapes cognition—attention, learning, and neuroplasticity—plus synesthesia and real ASMR (not clickbait). A candid episode on practice systems, teaching mindsets, and why rhythm training can sharpen how you think—on and off the kit. Content note: explicit language. If you’re struggling (U.S.): Call/Text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, …

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Infidelity, Alcoholism & Family Trauma | A Man’s Mental Recovery w/ Josh Guffey 3:10:46

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How infidelity, alcohol misuse, and family trauma blow up a life—and what accountability, boundaries, and recovery actually look like. A candid mental health episode on betrayal trauma, suicidal ideation, and rebuilding without rewriting the past. Content note: infidelity; alcohol misuse; suicidal ideation; explicit language. If you’re struggling (…

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ADHD, ADD, Drumming & Focus | Coping Through Creativity w/ Jay Fenichel 1:41:58

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How drumming helps ADHD/ADD focus a noisy brain—plus burnout-proof content habits and teaching for obsession, not obligation. A candid mental health episode on rhythm as a coping tool, practice systems, and raising musicians who actually practice. Content note: explicit language. If you’re struggling (U.S.): Call/Text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline…

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AI, Mental Health & Self-Discovery | Ego Death, EchoAI & Noetic Resonance w/ Alexis Krebs 1:51:38

6M ago1:51:38

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How AI conversations can power radical self-discovery—from EchoAI dialogues to “ego death” without mystic cosplay. A candid mental health episode with philosophy, practice, and clear safety guardrails—no platitudes, no outsourcing your humanity. Content note: explicit language; philosophical content. If you’re struggling (U.S.): Call/Text 988 (Suic…

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Masking, People-Pleasing & Authenticity | Why We Hide And How To Be Seen 33:58

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How masking, people-pleasing, and shame keep us small—and the tiny reps that build real authenticity without burning your life down overnight. A candid mental health podcast with vulnerability, boundaries, and self-worth—no platitudes, just lived experience. Content note: explicit language. Episode focus: why we hide to stay safe, the true cost of …

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Friendship, Mental Illness & Peer Support | Surviving Together w/ Ryan Manning 2:11:07

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How friendship and peer support keep people alive when mental illness won’t back off—Schizoaffective storms, awkward misses, and showing up without “fixing.” A candid mental health episode on empathy, accountability, and practical support moves that actually help. Content note: explicit language; frank mental health discussion. If you’re struggling…

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Suicide Survival, Passive Suicidal Ideation & Recovery | You Are NOT A Burden (My Story) 2:26:38

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How suicide survival, passive suicidal ideation, and grief collide—and why "being a burden" is a LIE. A first-person, candid episode with coping tools and hope—no glamor, no platitudes. Content note: graphic discussion of suicide, explicit language, grief. If you’re struggling (U.S.): Call/Text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 24/7). Episode focus: …

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Isolation, Solitude & Depression Recovery | Solitude Without The Spiral 1:57:34

7M ago1:57:34

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How to use isolation and intentional solitude as tools for depression recovery—without feeding rumination or loneliness. A candid mental health podcast with coping skills, relapse prevention, boundaries, and real-world re-entry plans. Content note: explicit language; discussion of depression/loneliness. If you’re struggling (U.S.): Call/Text 988 (S…

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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Addiction & Songwriting | Trevor Wischmeyer — Pain, Poetry & Accountability 2:21:48

7M ago2:21:48

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How BPD, addiction, and ruthless editing turn pain into art—without glamorizing the damage. A candid talk with writer/musician Trevor Wischmeyer (Sympathy For The Typewriter) on craft, accountability, and recovery. Content note: addiction; explicit language; intense emotional content. If you’re struggling (U.S.): Call/Text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lif…

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Emotional Dysregulation, Cognitive Distortions & Better Decisions | When Logic Taps Out 1:06:39

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How emotional dysregulation and cognitive distortions hijack decision-making—and simple checks to steady choices when your brain’s on tilt. A candid mental health podcast with coping skills, relationship tools, and zero Pinterest positivity. Content note: explicit language; relationship conflict. If you’re struggling (U.S.): Call/Text 988 (Suicide …

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Flow State, Drumming & Intrusive Thoughts | Drumming The Demons Silent 47:37

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How flow state and drumming help quiet intrusive thoughts, steady an anxious brain, and make bad days survivable—no platitudes, just lived experience. A candid mental health podcast with creativity, grounding techniques, and micro-routines that actually stick. Content note: brief symptom talk; explicit language. If you’re struggling (U.S.): Call/Te…

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Mental Health Parity, Stigma & Support | Why “Mental Illness Vs. Cancer” Misses The Point 58:28

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How mental health parity, stigma, and support gaps shape outcomes—and why the real fight is support vs. stigma, NOT illness vs. illness. A candid mental health podcast with advocacy, policy, and practical support skills—no platitudes. Content note: sensitive comparisons; explicit language; frank mental health discussion. If you’re struggling (U.S.)…

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Schizoaffective Disorder, Dark Humor & Mental Health Stigma | Laughing At The Void (Debut) 17:36

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How schizoaffective disorder, dark humor, and community shape real-life recovery—no platitudes, just lived experience. A candid mental health podcast with coping skills, honesty, and zero Pinterest positivity. Content note: explicit language, dark humor, and frank mental health discussion. If you’re struggling (U.S.): Call/Text 988 (Suicide & Crisi…