Race, Madness & the Complex History of a Jim Crow Asylum
What can the history of a Jim Crow–era mental asylum teach us about race and mental health today? MSNBC journalist Antonia Hylton joins Gabe Howard to discuss her powerful book “Madness: Race and Insa...
6 Nov 202527min
Anosognosia in Schizophrenia: Understanding ‘A Lack of Insight’ with Guest Host Rachel Star Withers
Imagine everyone around you — family, friends, even your doctors — insisting you have a serious mental illness, yet you’re certain they’re wrong. This isn’t denial — it’s a symptom called anosognosia,...
30 Okt 202528min
Perinatal and Postpartum OCD: When Parenting Anxiety Becomes More
Intrusive thoughts are common for new parents — but when do they cross the line into something more serious? In this episode, you’ll learn how obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) latches onto what mat...
23 Okt 202525min
Hollywood Often Gets OCD Wrong: Actor & Director Speak Out
Hollywood has never shied away from portraying obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) — but it often gets it wrong. Typically, OCD is reduced to a punchline, a quirky habit, or a stereotype about neatnes...
16 Okt 202523min
Punk Rock Meets Therapy: Understanding Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
How are punk rock and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) related? More than you think. In this episode, clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. J.J. Kelly — the “punk rock doc” — joins the co...
9 Okt 202531min
Governor John Kasich on Youth Mental Health Crisis
The youth mental health crisis is one of the most urgent challenges facing families today — but what can be done at a policy level to create lasting change? In this episode, former Ohio Governor John ...
2 Okt 202523min
Olympic Gold Medalist on Alcoholism, Recovery, and Redemption
How exactly does a three-time Olympic gold medalist end up with alcohol use disorder? At just 16, Carrie Bates stood on the Olympic podium with a gold medal around her neck. To the world, she had it a...
25 Sep 202527min
Antisocial Myth: The Case for Leaving Early
Have you ever found yourself halfway through a concert, dinner party, or even a family gathering and thought, “OK, I’m ready to go now,” even though you’re having a good time? You’re not alone, and it...
18 Sep 202526min
