Mad Conversations

By Madcovid

Mad Conversaitons is a podcast about contemporary issues affecting the mad community. Each episode features a casual conversation between people who have lived experience of mental distress / illness,... more

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The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.

Mad Conversations episodes:

April 21, 2021 OCD through coronavirus
Welcome to our conversation on OCD, with Jo Edge , Hattie Porter and Max Hawker discussing compulsions, the impacts of coronavirus on their lives.
As a warning, this episode includes discussions of death, infanticide, self harm, and sexual abuse.
Max's book, "Rory Hobble and the Voyage to Haligogen" is availble for pre-order here, and Hatties blogs are available here.
Find more from us at madcovid.com, follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @MadCovid
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1h 10min
April 07, 2021Survivor History
Welcome to our conversation with Mary Nettle and Tamar White, discussing mad activism and survivor history.
Talking points inlcude:
Access to mental health services
Psychiatry, diagnosis and medical abuse
Community building and activism
Find more from us at madcovid.com, follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @MadCovid
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1h 23min
April 07, 2021 Diarist interview: Sunitha
In this episode, we hear from Mad Covid diarist Sunitha about her experience with mental health over the past year, and beyond.
Read some of Sunitha's diary entries here, and find the rest of the Mad Covid Diary here
Find more from us at madcovid.com, follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @MadCovid
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1h 19min
April 07, 2021Black Lives Matter
Welcome to our conversation with Soraya Stuart from Black Minds Matter and Jacq Applebee from Bisexuals of Colour.
Talking points include:
Anti-Blackness and racism in Mental Health services
BLM protests
Living in a racist society - accessibility and representation
Follow Black Minds Matter at https://www.instagram.com/blackmindsmatter.uk/
Read the blog from Bisexuals of Colour at https://bisofcolour.home.blog/
Find more from us at madcovid.com, follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @MadCovid
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42min
April 07, 2021BPD and EUPD
Welcome to our conversation about BPD, EUPD and struggles with diagnosis.
Talking points include:
Stigma and other barriers to speaking out
Attitudes from professionals
Treatment
Structural inequalities
Thanks to Laura Wood for joining us for this conversation and sharing their experiences. Read more in Lauras book : All My Worldly Joy - a memoir of motherhood and mental health
Find more at madcovid.com, follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @MadCovid
Music is Slow Granite from Clipdad
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58min
September 15, 2020 Welcome to Mad Covid Conversations
Welcome to Mad Covid Conversations from the Mad Covid team.
In this episode, get to meet the team of Bethan, Ellie, Jo, Nell and Will, and hear our experiences of mental health and coronavirus.
The podcast is a MadCovid production which will continue and build on the conversations and personal testimonies featured in our Mad Covid Diaries and Voices projects. Find more of those at madcovid.com, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @MadCovid
Music is Slow Granite from Clipdad
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20min

FAQs about Mad Conversations:

How many episodes does Mad Conversations have?

The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.