Getting Candid with AJ Mass
Redeeming Disorder
English - November 30, 2016 03:50 - 1 hour - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsScience Health & Fitness Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In this third episode of Redeeming Disorder, Spencer and Laura sit down with AJ Mass, an ESPN fantasy sports writer and former Mets mascot. AJ speaks openly about his experience growing up with a mom who was institutionalized for her mental disorder. His story provides a snapshot of how mental disorder conversations have changed over the years, and how they can still improve today. Here are some of the topics we cover:
What it feels like when a parental figure has a mental illness
The repercussions of not talking about mental illness
Genetically passed down mental illness vs. learned behaviors
The freedom that comes with speaking honestly
Resources and links from this episode:
Opening excerpt by Brianne McDonald, Thought Catalogue 2014
Suicide Hotline
Resources for kids with mentally ill parents
Check out AJ's books: Yes, It's Hot in Here & How Fantasy Sports Explain the World
Watch AJ in the Errol Morris short film, Being Mr. Met
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