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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