Vilified-Janae's Story
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Vilified-Janae's Story episodes

  • The Second Brain: How Your Gut Shapes Your Mind

    Could your mental health be rooted in your gut? In this episode of Villified: Our Story, Janae uncovers the fascinating connection between the trillions of microorganisms in your digestive system and your brain. Learn how your gut influences mood, the role of diet and lifestyle in mental well-being, and practical tips to support your gut-brain axis. From personal stories to actionable advice, this episode offers a holistic look at how gut health might just be the key to unlocking a healthier, happier mind.

    18 min
  • Breaking Barriers: Mental Health in Marginalized Communities

    In this episode of Villified—Our Story, we take a closer look at the unique mental health challenges faced by marginalized communities, from financial and systemic barriers to social and cultural stigma. We’ll explore how systemic inequities impact access to mental health care for communities of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and low-income populations. Alongside the obstacles, we’ll also celebrate the resilience, support systems, and community-based solutions that help foster healing and connection. Join us as we navigate the intersections of identity, access, and advocacy, and uncover ways to build a more inclusive, understanding world for mental health.

    45 min
  • Double Edged Sword
    What is the price to pay for being uniquely you? When you are fighting to stay abreast of your life can you trust that inner voice? Being alone is not equal to being lonely and being with people doesn't always cure it all. Will they accept you through your mood swings? Or will they show you who they really are or will they stand by you no matter what?

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    22 min
  • The Black Sheep
    Tell me something, what qualifies as a black sheep. Are they just born that way? Is there a type? Do they wear black clothes and lipstick. And yes that includes boys, especially the ones with fabulous makeup. Journey with me as I show you why I am the black sheep of my family.

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    20 min
  • My apologies
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    1 min
  • What comes first the chicken or the egg?
    The Chicken or the Egg? Which came first? In the same vein what comes first low self esteem or the mental illness? Does it matter? This week I discuss what self-esteem does when it is low. And then I will give you pointers of how to raise that low vibration. Then maybe you can answer the question: how much are you worth... to you?

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    29 min
  • Do you hear what I hear?
    The life of a schizophrenia is not an easy life. Do you know, really know what we deal with? Do you even want to? Yes, you say you want to but trust me when I say you have no idea. Listening or talking over multiple voices is no joke. Now you can try it out. Check YouTube under Schizophrenia voices. Play it and prepare for the tortuous life.

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    32 min
  • When it's over, it's over
    Do you know the warning signs of depression? How deeply does depression tie in with mental illness? Are you more or less likely to die if you have a major mental illness? I explore this and more.

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    22 min
  • The Stigma Of Man
    The population still to this day believe that if one schizophrenic acts violently we all do. This week I discuss the ignorance that has stained America like blood. Also I discuss another celebrity with mental illness. Hint she was one of the most beautiful woman but she had a dark side. Would you survive the stigma of man?

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    23 min
  • The Tortured Artist
    Are you an artist? Do you suffer from a mental illness? How does one define a tortured artist? I have always been artistically inclined. Chances of suffering from depression and expressing oneself through some kind of creativity are high. Is that a bad thing?

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    33 min

About Vilified-Janae's Story

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This is the real story of my life and the trials I've had to endure being schizoaffective. From weight gain to relationships, I bare all because its time to come from out of the shadows. As the mentally ill we are all vilified for something we can't control. I want to give encouragement to my mental illness brethren. It is my hope for our friends, family and co-workers understand that some of us a struggling with a silent killer. We deal with death on the daily. Imagine what it's like to hear voice that are not your own. Imagine what it's like to go to bed hoping to die in your sleep. The pain is not in vain. If I can exist and thrive you can too. Get bonus content on Patreon