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Exploring Family Trauma & Mental Health: A Mother-Son Conversation w/ Kim Wichman
In this episode of "Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!", we dive into the complex intersection of family trauma, mental health, and grief through an intimate mother-son conversation with Kim Wichman and host Nicholas Wichman.
Discover how family dynamics are shaped by protective parenting in the wake of loss and the profound impact of childhood trauma on mental well-being.
Kim shares her personal experiences of raising her son who was diagnosed with a severe mental illness at an early age. She expresses her profound difficulties with managing the loss of her mother and infant child while emphasizing the importance of open communication and support in strengthening family bonds.
She also delves into the complications of medical malpractice and the lasting impact prescription medications has had on her mental health.
Nicholas reflects on his journey with Schizoaffective Disorder, shedding light on the role of family support during challenging medical circumstances surrounding his severe mental health condition.
We highlight recognizing critical mental health signs in children, fostering resilience without overlooking past traumas, and addressing the emotional complexities of protective parenting from both perspectives.
This episode is not just about sharing experiences; it's about cultivating understanding, showing love and navigating the delicate balance between grief and healing.
If this convo hit home, come grab a seat on our Discord "The Struggle Bus" and share a fond memory of someone you love, and a lesson they taught you that keeps you afloat to this day. (link below)
Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! is a candid mental health podcast with lived experience—schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia spectrum psychosis, BPD, PTSD, trauma recovery, coping skills, and dark humor that fights stigma.
Hosted by Nicholas Wichman (“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”) with frequent co-host Tony Medeiros, ("IndyPocket"), we talk serious mental illness, psych wards, religious trauma, bad therapy, meds, disability, and messy real-world coping.
New episodes drop every other Monday at 6am ET.
Want community and support? Join our Discord, “The Struggle Bus”: https://discord.gg/emFXKuWKNA
All links (TikTok, YouTube, Streaming, etc.): https://linktr.ee/BTMHOOI
Podcast cover art by Ryan Manning
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By Nicholas Wichman - Lived Experience HostIn this episode of "Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!", we dive into the complex intersection of family trauma, mental health, and grief through an intimate mother-son conversation with Kim Wichman and host Nicholas Wichman.
Discover how family dynamics are shaped by protective parenting in the wake of loss and the profound impact of childhood trauma on mental well-being.
Kim shares her personal experiences of raising her son who was diagnosed with a severe mental illness at an early age. She expresses her profound difficulties with managing the loss of her mother and infant child while emphasizing the importance of open communication and support in strengthening family bonds.
She also delves into the complications of medical malpractice and the lasting impact prescription medications has had on her mental health.
Nicholas reflects on his journey with Schizoaffective Disorder, shedding light on the role of family support during challenging medical circumstances surrounding his severe mental health condition.
We highlight recognizing critical mental health signs in children, fostering resilience without overlooking past traumas, and addressing the emotional complexities of protective parenting from both perspectives.
This episode is not just about sharing experiences; it's about cultivating understanding, showing love and navigating the delicate balance between grief and healing.
If this convo hit home, come grab a seat on our Discord "The Struggle Bus" and share a fond memory of someone you love, and a lesson they taught you that keeps you afloat to this day. (link below)
Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! is a candid mental health podcast with lived experience—schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia spectrum psychosis, BPD, PTSD, trauma recovery, coping skills, and dark humor that fights stigma.
Hosted by Nicholas Wichman (“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”) with frequent co-host Tony Medeiros, ("IndyPocket"), we talk serious mental illness, psych wards, religious trauma, bad therapy, meds, disability, and messy real-world coping.
New episodes drop every other Monday at 6am ET.
Want community and support? Join our Discord, “The Struggle Bus”: https://discord.gg/emFXKuWKNA
All links (TikTok, YouTube, Streaming, etc.): https://linktr.ee/BTMHOOI
Podcast cover art by Ryan Manning