Schizophrenia: Three Moms in the Trenches
113 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsSchizophrenia in the Family. How do we cope? How can we help? We each have adult sons with schizophrenia and have written acclaimed books about it. We say it like it is, to help families, practitioners and those with SMI (serious mental illness) feel less alone...and learn. Randye Kaye, Mindy Greiling, Miriam Feldman...and guests.
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Marijuana and Schizophrenia - Friends or Foes? (Episode 11)
March 31, 2021 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBSend a Text to the Moms Marijuana - it’s being legalized for medical and recreational use more and more, on a state-by-state basis. But for people diagnosed with schizophrenia, there are concerns. Does it “cause” or trigger schizophrenia ? Or is it’s use just a result/symptom of the illness as it helps some with the brain confusion? Well, the jury is still out on that question...but, we have a spirited discussion and more with our Guest: Dr. George Realmuto, Child Psychiatrist (Univers...
Episode 11 - Marijuana and Schizophrenia - Friends or Foes?
March 31, 2021 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBMarijuana - it’s being legalized for medical and recreational use more and more, on a state-by-state basis. But for people diagnosed with schizophrenia, there are concerns. Does it “cause” or trigger schizophrenia ? Or is it’s use just a result/symptom of the illness as it helps some with the brain confusion? Well, the jury is still out on that question...but, we have a spirited discussion and more with our Guest: Dr. George Realmuto, Child Psychiatrist (University of Minnesota, emeritu...
Rebuilding Life When you Have Schizophrenia: Rebecca’s Story, Part 2
March 11, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBSend a Text to the Moms Rebecca’s Story, Part 2 What do the intrusive thoughts (aka to some, “voices”) say to you? Rebuilding your life, and giving to others - how does that help? Psychiatrists - the good, the bad, the changes, and why it matters Relationships - How were they affected? Whether to disclose your illness? When? How? The ups and downs of recovery. how do you know when you are starting to slip? We talk about 4 pillars of recovery - treatment, structure, purpose, and love...
Rebuilding Life When you Have Schizophrenia: Rebecca’s Story
March 11, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBRebecca Lyn Phillips Rebecca Lyn Phillips, 43, is a published author, speaker, and mental health advocate. She regularly shares her story of trial and recovery to help others who need hope. She wants to shine a light on a dark subject and show that life can happen again. Episode 9: Rebecca Lyn Phillips, Part One 3 Mom Updates: When SMI peer community can be a problem Having a “mundane” problem put in perspective Periods of calm Rebecca’s story: early life - filled with love, ...
Rebuilding Life When you Have Schizophrenia: Rebecca’s Story
March 11, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBSend a Text to the Moms Rebecca Lyn Phillips Rebecca Lyn Phillips, 43, is a published author, speaker, and mental health advocate. She regularly shares her story of trial and recovery to help others who need hope. She wants to shine a light on a dark subject and show that life can happen again. Episode 9: Rebecca Lyn Phillips, Part One 3 Mom Updates: When SMI peer community can be a problem Having a “mundane” problem put in perspective Periods of calm Rebecca’s story: early ...
Beyond our Borders: Mental Illness in Romania
March 03, 2021 14:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBSend a Text to the Moms Personal story updates include: case management team change; possible medication change; need for employment, and support to get there. (first 5 minutes of podcast) Then, a conversation with Amedeea Enache, Exec. Director of Estuar Foundation in Romania, Board Member of Mental Health Europe We talk about: Deinstitutionalization, esp. After break from communism in 1989, then joining European Union in 2007 - where do patients go once discharged? Disparities betwee...
"They Die with their Rights On” - Our Broken System of Emergency Psychiatry
February 21, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBSend a Text to the Moms Interview with Lynn Nanos, L.I.C.S.W. If you’ve ever wondered why our loved ones aren’t getting the help they need, Lynn writes about her side of the process in the book Breakdown: A Clinician's Experience in a Broken System of Emergency Psychiatry. Stories about her patients open our hearts, and she shares clear and valuable solutions to help fix the problems. "They died with their rights on” - what’s wrong with that? How do inpatient units discriminate agai...
Conservatorship for Schizophrenia: Who Needs it? Why? and How?
February 16, 2021 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBSend a Text to the Moms In the news: Britney Spears and conservatorship Brief Sons’ Recovery updates, “good and bad” - and The Miracle of Ordinary What is Conservatorship? - varies from state to state How we did - or didn’t - get to be our sons’ conservator/guardian Mindy and Mimi - Managing without conservatorship Randye and Ben’s 's Journey to Conservatorship - and Why Releases of Information Can you get right to involuntary commitment? Right to Medicate? Renewing, and Annual Rep...
Family Stories and Top Five Grassroots Changes in Serious Mental Illness: Dede Ranahan, part 2
February 08, 2021 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBSend a Text to the Moms Top Five changes we Need - and More #1 Reclassify SMI (Serious Mental Illness) as a physical/medical, not behavioral condition - we need to fund more research : and Why is there no cure for SZ? #2 - HIPAA (discussed in more detail in Episode 4) #3 - Repeal the IMD Exclusion (would make more hospital beds available for SMI) #4 - Full Continuum of Care #5 - Decriminalize SMI Also : Early signs? Early Detection. A state level change that is helping families in...
64+ Family Stories and Grassroots Change: Dede Ranahan and 64 More Moms, Part 1
February 04, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBSend a Text to the Moms Interview with Dede Ranahan, author and editor (64 co-authors) of “Tomorrow Was Yesterday...Mothers Across the Nation Tell It Like It Is“ living with SMI (Serious Mental Illness) in our loved ones. Not just family stories, but about action. Advocacy. What we want to see happen to help families like ours. Author Talk: How we got our books from idea to publication How Dede found and collected 64+ stories of Serious Mental Illness in the family Getting change on a...
Let's talk about the voices - What the heck is schizophrenia ?
January 27, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBSend a Text to the Moms What is schizophrenia? - definitions we use/hear - what it is not What do you think happens in your son’s head when symptomatic? What does it look like to you and your family? What do you observe? What changes when treatment is effective? What doesn’t change? Positive and Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia How can we empathize? What effect do street drugs have on treatment? Quotes: “Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality a...
Getting Help:Low Points, Wild Goose Chases and Lifelines
January 20, 2021 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBSend a Text to the Moms Q: Describe one of your lowest points as schizophrenia progressed in your son - how did you survive? Q: Were there “wild goose chases” while trying to figure out what is happening? Q: Describe a moment of hope / accomplishment - what was working ? Getting Help: "SEARCH" Support - emotional, practical - how to feel less alone Education - Books, Classes Acceptance - how to get there, stay there? Resilience - building the skills Communication skills - what he...
Who we are, what we know, how to cope
January 14, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBSend a Text to the Moms Why this podcast? - a place to tell the truth about SZ in the family Our stories, sons, our books (and why we wrote them) Who were our sons ….before? Where are our sons today? What has been the hardest thing about this so far? PEOPLE ARE ASKING...What we wish we’d known earlier Each close with message: Mimi - Joy is still possible Mindy - advocate! Randye - It is what it is - savor every good moment but lower expectations How to get in touch with us Pl...