Behind the Illness

Behind the Illness

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Behind the Illness episodes

  • S3E1: Practicing Self Care
    Heyyyy friends!! It's so good to be back!!
    So let's talk about self care... why do we not practice self care more? Especially in times like we're living in. Give more more ideas than what I talk about in this episode... leave me and others more ideas. How do you practice self care? Write a list, post it on social media, and use the hashtag #behindtheillnesspodcast.
    POLL: Should I post the audio from my mental health chats on Twitch on the podcast? Should I post the video to YouTube? Or both?? Let me know on any of the social media accounts! I'll post an official poll on social media as well so be on the look out for that!
    www.writtenbyalivee.com/behindtheillness
    40 min
  • S2E7: Mental Health and Video Games

    Ali talks about the benefits of video games for our mental health, tells her story of why video games mean so much to her, and asks for feedback about what you think about video games and how they help your mental health.

    If you want to watch Ali stream games and talk mental health during the stream, go to Twitch.tv/HappyNerdGaming!

    Website: www.writtenbyalivee.com/behindtheillness

    33 min
  • S2E6: Mental Health Inaccuracies in Joker
    Ali talks about the mental health themes and inaccuracies in the movie Joker starring Joaquin Phoenix. Part 2 (as randomly thought of by Ali in this episode) will be uploaded as S2E10! New website: www.writtenbyalivee.com/behindtheillness
    38 min
  • S2E5: Movie Review | The Perks of Being A Wallflower

    Please be aware of the trigger warning in the beginning of the episode.

    Ali talks about The Perks of Being A Wallflower, a movie about a teenager battling with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and guilt after his best friend dies by suicide and his aunt dies in a car accident.

    New episode of Behind the Illness is up every Friday, ready to listen to on your morning commute.

    34 min
  • S2E4 Book Review | Notes On A Nervous Planet by Matt Haig

    Ali talks about Notes on a Nervous Planet by Matt Haig, which talks about living in a world of technology that encourages us to be anxious, unsocial, and sometimes even mean humans.

    Buy the book here: www.behindtheillness.com/links along with the other three books Ali has reviewed on the podcast.

    New episode every Friday, ready to go for your morning commute. 

    1 hr 2 min
  • S2E3: Book Review | Reasons To Stay Alive by Matt Haig

    Ali talks about Reasons To Stay Alive by Matt Haig, a book that she calls her favorite. In the book, Matt talks about his experiences with depression and suicidal thoughts, all while advocating for and inspiring those who battle with depression. 

    Go to www.BehindTheIllness.com/links to purchase the book.

    New episodes of Behind the Illness every Friday, ready first thing in the morning for your commute to work.

    49 min
  • S2E1: Book Review | Are U Ok? by Kati Morton

    Season two is upon us! Ali starts a book review series starting with Are U Ok? by Kati Morton. Are U Ok? is a guide to caring for your mental health and is what Ali considers to be somewhat of a "mental health bible."

    www.BehindTheIllness.com

    24 min
  • Episode 10: 20 Questions

    In episode 10, the final episode in season 1, Ali has some fun and answers some questions about herself, her career, and the podcast.

    Check out the brand new website! 

    www.behindtheillness.com

    36 min

About Behind the Illness

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A mental health podcast dedicated to the education of mental illness and the psychology explaining it, and ending the stigma surrounding mental illness.