Interview with a schizophrenic

We welcome D from Tennessee, in this episode. We discuss the nature of hallucinations, and how they react to the local environment. We remind the listeners that these conditions are made more difficult with powerful medication, that still only partially works.

Music: Shady Neighbourhood - Ludvig Moulin

#schizophrenia #truth #love

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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:

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

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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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** 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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00:00:05: 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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