Today we welcome Sumit from !ndia. Sumit has been experiencing psychosis & depression during his adult life. He feels it is linked with the stresses of his corporate career. He displays a reflective, philosophical outlook, and it was my privilege to hear his story.

#schizophrenia #corporate #medication

Music : Calm Binaural Meditation - Swedish Sound Therapy

• 00:00:30 - 00:00:48: Introduction by Duncan, introduction of guest Sumit
• 00:00:49 - 00:00:57: Sumit shares his location and brief introduction
• 00:00:58 - 00:01:24: Duncan discusses his travel experience in India
• 00:01:28 - 00:01:59: Sumit and Duncan talk about travel routes and experiences
• 00:02:10 - 00:02:26: Discussion about Kashmir's current situation
• 00:03:21 - 00:19:05: Sumit shares his mental health journey and experience with schizophrenia
• 00:19:06 - 00:23:38: Duncan reflects on the challenges of paranoia and psychosis
• 00:23:39 - 00:25:59: Sumit talks about the influence of internet information on his delusions
• 00:26:03 - 00:29:22: Comparison between mental health support in India and the UK; importance of family support
• 00:29:23 - 00:31:47: Sumit discusses his career, corporate stress, and future plans
• 00:31:47 - 00:33:10: Conclusion and plans for future discussions
• 00:33:11 - 00:34:19: Discussion about podcast format and distribution
• 00:34:34 - 00:37:10: Closing theme music

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Today we welcome Kendra, a therapist dealing with relationship issues due to Sex & Porn addiction. I feel this is increasingly relevant today, given its impact on the mental health of the global community. Kendra is based in North Carolina.

#Sex #Porn #Addiction

thehealinghearttherapycenter.com

Music: Prime Time - Martin Klem

00:00:32: Introduction to the episode

00:00:35: Welcoming Kendra

00:00:38: Introducing Kendra's specialization

00:00:44: Clarifying the episode's focus

00:00:55: Discussion on sex and porn addiction's relevance

00:01:07: Kendra and Duncan exchange greetings

00:01:16: Weather conversation

00:03:04: Moving to Scotland and its weather

00:03:05: Kendra explains her profession and reason for contact

00:04:56: Effects of sex and porn addiction on mental health

00:05:40: Young generations and social skills

00:07:19: Impact of the pandemic on younger generations

00:10:05: Continuing challenges post-pandemic

00:10:56: Society’s pressure to remain youthful

00:12:08: Embracing individuality in modern society

00:14:13: Link between sex and porn addiction and mental health

00:15:06: Factors contributing to unhealthy sexual behaviors

00:17:45: Understanding normal sexuality over a lifespan

00:19:46: Societal judgments on sexuality

00:20:16: Schizophrenia’s impact on relationships

00:21:01: Kendra discusses her daughter’s mental health diagnoses

00:22:27: Supporting and advocating for individuals with mental health struggles

00:22:41: The unique gifts of those with mental health challenges

00:23:11: The experience of being a service user

00:23:38: Connecting with people with mental health conditions

00:24:04: The need for love and understanding for disabled individuals

00:24:48: The impact of societal norms on mental health

00:25:16: Self-acceptance and self-love

00:26:12: The influence of pornography on society

00:28:40: The fantasy world of pornography

00:29:56: Developing healthy coping skills

00:30:52: The taboos around sex and pornography

00:34:17: The isolation and disconnection tied to sex addiction

00:35:02: Recreational sex and its consequences

00:37:16: The effect of recreational sex on intimate relationships

00:38:14: Conclusion and invitation to return to the podcast

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We welcome 30-something Sarah from Arizona today. She has a schizoaffective - bipolar type diagnosis. We discuss her mental health journey with a particular focus on the importance of prioritising sanity and the dangers of medication.

#schizoaffective #sanity #medication

Music: 6th Third Eye Chakra Kundalini Breathing - 369

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** Duncan's links:

** Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX9UeI

** Homepage: https://iwasme.co.uk

** Youtube : https://bit.ly/460OkUl

** Patreon: https://bit.ly/3zCVPVf

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00:00:27: Introduction to the episode

00:00:38: Introducing Sarah, the guest

00:00:58: Discussing the weather in Arizona and Scotland

00:01:44: Starting the interview with Sarah

00:02:04: Sarah's earliest symptoms and childhood experiences

00:03:27: Symptoms subside during adolescence

00:05:03: Psychotic break and delusions in adulthood

00:06:17: Researching symptoms and delusions

00:07:11: Pursuing a career in tarot reading

00:10:41: Realising psychosis and medication discussion

00:14:19: Struggles with balancing spirituality and sanity

00:17:18: Managing mental health with medication

00:19:05: Personal beliefs and thought processes

00:20:18: Introduction and initial discussion

00:20:47: Struggles with delusions and intrusive thoughts

00:21:20: The role of antipsychotics and accountability

00:21:56: Side effects of antipsychotic medication

00:22:22: Experience with Metformin

00:23:54: Weight gain and its impact

00:25:03: Considering new medication

00:26:35: Challenges with weight loss on antipsychotics

00:27:07: Long-term acceptance and common struggles

00:27:41: Conclusion and plans to catch up

00:27:56: Binaural beats for soothing the mind

00:28:19: Final thoughts and goodbyes

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Welcome to another solo episode. Duncan talks about Season 3, his books and his new therapy of pure high frequency binaural beats.

Wisdom of a schizophrenic: https://bit.ly/4cCwOYR

Way of a schizophrenic: https://bit.ly/3S4Nnoa

Weight gain of a schizophrenic: https://bit.ly/3xS1Vkh

Show notes Vol 1: https://bit.ly/3WljYsq

Show notes Vol 2: https://bit.ly/4dib1WH

Patreon: https://bit.ly/3zCVPVf

Binaural Beats: https://bit.ly/3zDLLeX

#schizophrenia #awareness #activism

Music: Blue Asparagus - TAGE

00:00:30: Introduction to the episode

00:00:43: Season three overview

00:01:30: Format of season three and its focus

00:03:20: Previous guest: Ben Benjamin

00:04:28: Personal beliefs and perspectives on life

00:05:17: Preference for calm and honest conversations

00:05:31: Discussion of published books

00:07:01: First book: Wisdom of Schizophrenic

00:07:25: Second book: Way of a Schizophrenic

00:08:02: Third book: Weight Gain of a Schizophrenic

00:09:24: Impact of medication and daily life

00:11:01: Importance of understanding schizophrenia

00:12:58: Upcoming book: War of the Schizophrenic

00:13:52: Additional published works

00:15:12: Use of binaural beats for mental health

00:16:46: Medication for diabetes

00:17:26: Future guest interviews and feedback

00:18:28: Use of AI tool for transcripts

00:19:00: Closing remarks and future plans

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Ben has returned for another episode. We discuss medication and the effects of schizophrenia as a child. We touch on the wider aspects of humanity including life on Mars.

#medication #schizoaffective #projectstargate

Music: Gamma Sines - Rocket Noise

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** Duncan's links:

** Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX9UeI

** Homepage: https://iwasme.co.uk

** Youtube : https://bit.ly/460OkUl

** Patreon: https://bit.ly/3zCVPVf

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00:00:01: Introduction to the episode

00:00:12: Welcoming Benjamin back to the show

00:00:22: Discussing Benjamin's diagnosis and previous episodes

00:00:49: Brief update about Benjamin's current life and work

00:03:31: Talking about recovery and dealing with schizophrenia

00:04:08: Stigma of schizophrenia and media portrayal

00:05:12: Starting conversation regarding medication

00:08:44: Talking about medication adjustment and working with psychiatrist

00:09:41: Discussing patient-doctor relationship and the importance of being vocal

00:11:30: Discussing physical side effects of medication

00:13:16: Conversation about body weight and eating habits

00:15:17: Sharing about pre-diagnosis experiences as a child suffering from schizophrenia

00:17:16: Discussing how schizophrenia manifested during Benjamin's childhood

00:19:44: Challenges of diagnosing schizophrenia in children

00:20:27: Recalling possible hallucinations and psychosis episodes from childhood

00:21:44: Comparing childhood and current-day hallucinations.

00:22:08: Discussing the diagnosis of Schizophrenia

00:23:04: Role of triggering events in the onset of Schizophrenia

00:24:16: Discussion on the concept of triggering events in Schizophrenia

00:26:23: Living with Schizophrenia

00:27:05: Coping mechanisms for Schizophrenia

00:28:02: Spiritual contributions of those with Schizophrenia

00:29:40: Discussing theories about human origins and evolution

00:31:01: The connection between Schizophrenia and other energies

00:32:00: Exploring Schizophrenia from a perspective of nature and Shamanism

00:33:00: Conversations around ancient civilization on Mars

00:34:23: Exploring the possibility of humans being from another planet

00:36:19: The connection between spirituality and mental health

00:39:20: Understanding enlightenment

00:42:23: Realizations of mortality and the importance of making the world a better place

00:43:06: Closing the conversation and choosing binaural beats.

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We welcome back Frank today. He was my first ever Guest, and is always interesting. We talk about his Paranormal Tour of America. Frank is creating a Youtube channel journalling his experiences.

Frank's Website:

https://bit.ly/4aXXHWh

#schizophrenia #paranormal #psychosis

Music: Binaural Alpha - Syntropy

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** Duncan's links:

** Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX9UeI

** Homepage: https://iwasme.co.uk

** Youtube : https://bit.ly/460OkUl

** Patreon: https://bit.ly/3zCVPVf

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00:00:30: Introduction

00:01:16: Frank's Background & Arrival

00:01:36: Discussing Frank's Mental Health

00:02:45: Coping Mechanisms & Tools

00:03:23: Importance of Artwork for Frank

00:04:17: Embarking on New Projects & Travel Adventures

00:05:12: Frank's New YouTube Channel

00:06:07: Discussing Paranormal Activities at Bobby Mackey's Music World

00:08:12: Relation Between Paranormal & Schizophrenia

00:10:55: Visit to Bobby Mackey's Music World: Discoveries & Interpretations

00:13:49: Discussion on Protection from Negative Energies

00:19:22: Frank's Understanding of Synchronicities in Psychosis

00:22:57: Impact of Locality on Mindset & Energy

00:24:10: Explanation of Energy Vibrations

00:25:19: Discussion on low vibrational energy and near death experiences

00:26:19: Howard Storm's near death experience

00:27:13: Encountering spirits and concept of low vibrational spirit planes

00:28:06: Stories of encountering trapped spirits

00:29:19: Discussion on current low vibration and importance of caring for our energetic bodies

00:30:43: Importance of clarity and understanding when dealing with lower vibrational frequencies

00:31:33: Observations on ancient high vibrational creations like standing stones and pyramids

00:33:18: Significance of the internet in exploring and understanding paranormal phenomena

00:35:55: Closure of current discussion with an invitation for further exploration on UFOs and NDEs

00:36:36: Closing remarks and reference to Frank's YouTube channel

00:37:54: Mention of binaural beats in the podcast outro.

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We welcome back Georgie for a second episode. Today we talk more deeply about her experiences with hallucinations. Hearing voices is a common symptom for people with schizophrenia, and it is still very much misunderstood.

#hallucinations #rehab #schizophrenia

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** Duncan's links:

** Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX9UeI

** Homepage: https://iwasme.co.uk

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** Patreon: https://bit.ly/3zCVPVf

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00:00:00: Introduction and Welcome

00:01:51: Georgie starts to share her backstory

00:02:22: Understanding misconceptions about hallucinations

00:03:14: Emergence of voices and feeling a spiritual connection

00:04:07: The impact of voices on Georgie's life

00:06:29: Georgie's addiction and rehab experience

00:09:48: Shift to isolation and implications on mental health

00:11:13: Delving into Georgie's Schizophrenic Delusions

00:12:05: Hospitalization, Diagnosis, and Medication.

00:16:27: Struggle with diagnosis and returning to shared reality

00:18:36: Importance of diet and exercise in mental health

00:20:27: Embarrassment Georgie feels towards her hallucinations

00:24:57: Looking into the future, moving away from a spiritual path.

26:34: Personal Reflections and Overcoming Challenges

27:00: Discussion on Exercise and Care for Elderly Mother

27:56: Sharing Personal Stories and Hallucinations Experience

28:30: Closing Remarks and Future Plans

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We welcome Ben back today. Ben is from the USA, and has had an interesting history and is currently working as a counsellor. Today we had a freestyle wide ranging discussion about life, which is a new aspect for Season 3.

#schizoaffective #education #gaza

Music : Koan I (Theta 5 Hz) - Syntropy

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** Duncan's links:

** Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX9UeI

** Homepage: https://iwasme.co.uk

** Youtube : https://bit.ly/460OkUl

** Patreon: https://bit.ly/3zCVPVf

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00:00:30: Introduction to the episode

00:00:36: Welcoming the guest, Benjamin

00:01:11: Background details of Benjamin

00:01:33: Start of the discussion about psychosis

00:02:08: Benjamin's life updates

00:02:23: Benjamin's new internship experience

00:03:04: Reminders of addiction and struggles

00:03:24: The importance of giving back to the community

00:04:31: The impact of Podcasting for schizophrenia

00:06:13: Starting off with Questions for Benjamin

00:06:44: Discussing paranormal experiences

00:08:01: Exploring the idea of precognition

00:08:27: The concept of a third consciousness

00:09:47: Talking about influencing spirit

00:10:08: Benjamin's views on good and bad spirits

00:13:40: Criticizing the western education system

00:14:30: Discussing ancient history and its comparison to modern life

00:16:04: Talking about the importance of teaching emotions

00:18:03: Importance of feeling the situation

00:18:58: Discussing the benefits of mathematics and logical thinking

00:20:03: Importance of conquering fear

00:21:46: Discussing the necessity of soft skills over hard subjects like calculus

00:22:30: The struggles of teenage years and benefits of psychology.

00:23:05: Discussing bullying and societal norms

00:24:33: Discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

00:25:20: Discussing the Russia-Ukraine situation

00:26:41: Discussing the disappearance of Kate Middleton

00:30:25: Discussing the dependency on technology and the internet

00:33:03: Discussing the decline of quality on Reddit

00:34:39: Discussing the uniqueness of schizophrenic thinking

00:35:48: Conclusion and plans for next episode

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We welcome Generation X Georgie today. From Australia, Georgie gives her background to her psychosis. From battling substance misuse to the metaphysical and nature of death and reality, we hear a valuable story.

#neardeathexperience #substancemisuse #chakras

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** Homepage: https://iwasme.co.uk

** Youtube : https://bit.ly/460OkUl

** Patreon: https://bit.ly/3zCVPVf

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00:00:05: Introduction and welcoming Georgie

00:00:44: Georgie's mental health journey begins

00:02:26: Georgie's battle with anorexia

00:03:01: Substance abuse and recovery

00:03:54: Georgie's life in the

00:07:11: Georgie's struggle with depression and anxiety

00:08:37: Beginning of psychosis

00:10:08: Attempted suicide and near-death experience

00:13:56: Georgie starts to meditate and opens her chakras

00:18:04: Georgie begins hearing voices

00:20:35: Belief in reincarnation and dealing with life events

00:23:04: Belief in communication with beings in another dimension

00:26:23: Wrapping up part one and planning for part two.

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We welcome back JK. In this episode Joshua talks more deeply about his psychosis & hallucinations. We hear details of the chronic trauma he goes through, a malaise common to schizophrenics, and a reminder why we need to keep raising awareness.

#schizophrenia #hallucinations #trauma

Music: Lafayette Blues - Will Harrison

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** Duncan's links:

** Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX9UeI

** Homepage: https://iwasme.co.uk

** Youtube : https://bit.ly/460OkUl

** Patreon: https://bit.ly/3zCVPVf

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00:00:30: Introduction to the episode.

00:00:37: Welcoming Joshua.

00:01:03: Discussing Joshua's Psychotic Symptoms.

00:01:29: Interview Starts with Joshua.

00:02:57: Joshua begins sharing his journey and his psychosis.

00:06:00: Joshua's experiences with his changing psychosis.

00:07:48: Examining the effects of Joshua's psychosis on his behavior.

00:08:34: Joshua's struggles with social situations and public discourse.

00:10:05: Joshua’s perspective on the evolution of mental health for people with severe conditions.

00:14:00: Joshua's recent experiences with hallucinations and commands.

00:15:07: Tactile hallucinations and the perceived presence of bugs in Joshua's body.

00:16:57: Discussion about Joshua's hallucinations and experiences.

00:19:34: Lighter commentary on Joshua's hallucinations.

00:20:27: Acknowledgment of the chronic torture of living with psychosis.

00:21:30: Discussing the genetic nature and impacts of the condition

00:22:19: Struggling with acceptance and denial of the condition

00:23:46: Commentary on the medical system in America

00:25:03: Process of applying for disability and its challenges

00:26:13: Final thoughts, seeking empathy and understanding for schizophrenia

00:27:58: Reasons to be hopeful despite mental health challenges

00:28:39: Closing remarks and plans for the future episodes

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