The Wellness of Madness

The season 2 FINALE is here!Who better to give a parent's perspective than the single mom who raised me, that's right! My special guest on this last episode of season 2 is MY MOM! Join us as Lupita shares her experiences as an immigrant single mother raising a daughter with Tourettes Syndrome, Borderline Personality Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. We will be talking about physical bullying, social injustice, mental health advocacy, and much ...

Unstoppable tics, convulsions, and sore days, yup! I know what that's like.Today we are talking about non-epileptic seizures also known as psychogenic seizures or PNES. I have been dealing with my TS since I was a child but lately I have struggled with seizures that are becoming more intense and more frequent. We are also discussing the importance of advocating for mental health so that we can make mental health affordable for everyone and anyone. Episode mentions:Tourette Syndrome Associatio...

What a treat I have for you guys this week! I sat down with the exceptionally talented Bay Area tattoo artist, painter, and photographer Jen Marshall! Jen's comedic genius and artistic aptitude make for one fun podcast episode where we discuss her life as an artist, her dyslexia diagnosis, her philanthropy, and the positive effect art has on mental health.To learn more about Art Therapy visit the American Art Therapy Association(AATA)https://arttherapy.org/Find Jen Marshall:J...

(DISCLAIMER: We do not offer medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition) This week we are talking Borderline Personality Disorder(BPD) with special guest, BPD advocate, seamstress, and Psychology Student Xannie Stavert! We are sharing stories about our lives with BPD, our trials and tribulations, and our efforts to educate others. Join us as we advocate for a Stigma-...

Happy MLK day to everyone! In today's episode, we are talking about cultural diversity and co-cultured communication. And joining me are two special guests, musician & artist Dio Sabado and School Counselor Iliana Alvarez. Join us as we chat about our experiences as co-cultured Americans, the trials and tribulations, and the celebration of cultural diversity.If you have ever felt different or felt like you didn't belong because of the way you look, talk, or feel, remember that our d...

We are kicking off 2021 talking about cannabis with special guest artist, cannabis marketing specialist, and medical cannabis advocate, Kate Jestin Taylor.Kate has worked with some of the largest cannabis companies over the last 5 years in California including Jetty Extracts, VETCBD, VapeXhale, PAX Labs, and Dark Heart Nursery. Kate now runs her own freelance art and marketing firm, Canis Artifex. Join us as we chat about the role of cannabis education for policy and acceptance, cannabis and ...

The season 2 premiere is here! We are kicking off the season with special guests JP & Big Joe from the Twitch chat show, "The Morning After w/JP & Big Joe".Our guests have a couple of things in common, they are musicians, they co-host a chat show and, they're both sober. Today we are chatting with them about the trials and tribulations of alcohol abuse and their journey towards sobriety. Join us this season by listening through your favorite podcast streaming service or watc...

On episode 7 we spoke about cannabis and the endocannabinoid system and on this episode, we continue on by busting 5 Myths about CBD.Music brought you by:Stray Rebel Bullet "Never Fall"Special thanks to Everlasting Ferments & Medterra CBD

We are talking about cannabis and the twelfth system of the body, the endocannabinoid system. There is no way we could fit everything into one episode so enjoy part one and make sure to submit any questions to with_folk_lore on IG for part two! This episodes music was brought you by:Stray Rebel Bullet"Never Fall" References: Fowler, Holt, Jonsson. The Endocannabinoid System: Current Pharmacological Research and Therapeutic Possibilities. BCPT. 2006. Naughton, Mathai. Fatty Acid Modulation of ...

The angst and anxieties of obsessions and compulsions and the madness of these thoughts. Today we are talking OCD, criteria, symptoms, treatment, and more! Featuring music by Keanu Dicaprio.