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  • 56. Episode 56 - Sumit from India

    37:46||Season 3, Ep. 56
    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 #medicationMusic : Calm Binaural Meditation - Swedish Sound Therapy00:00:30 - 00:00:48: Introduction by Duncan, introduction of guest Sumit00:00:49 - 00:00:57: Sumit shares his location and brief introduction00:00:58 - 00:01:24: Duncan discusses his travel experience in India00:01:28 - 00:01:59: Sumit and Duncan talk about travel routes and experiences00:02:10 - 00:02:26: Discussion about Kashmir's current situation00:03:21 - 00:19:05: Sumit shares his mental health journey and experience with schizophrenia00:19:06 - 00:23:38: Duncan reflects on the challenges of paranoia and psychosis00:23:39 - 00:25:59: Sumit talks about the influence of internet information on his delusions00:26:03 - 00:29:22: Comparison between mental health support in India and the UK; importance of family support00:29:23 - 00:31:47: Sumit discusses his career, corporate stress, and future plans00:31:47 - 00:33:10: Conclusion and plans for future discussions00:33:11 - 00:34:19: Discussion about podcast format and distribution00:34:34 - 00:37:10: Closing theme music
  • Kendra - A discussion about sex & porn addiction

    42:58||Season 3
    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 #Addictionthehealinghearttherapycenter.comMusic: Prime Time - Martin Klem00:00:32: Introduction to the episode00:00:35: Welcoming Kendra00:00:38: Introducing Kendra's specialization00:00:44: Clarifying the episode's focus00:00:55: Discussion on sex and porn addiction's relevance00:01:07: Kendra and Duncan exchange greetings00:01:16: Weather conversation00:03:04: Moving to Scotland and its weather00:03:05: Kendra explains her profession and reason for contact00:04:56: Effects of sex and porn addiction on mental health00:05:40: Young generations and social skills00:07:19: Impact of the pandemic on younger generations00:10:05: Continuing challenges post-pandemic00:10:56: Society’s pressure to remain youthful00:12:08: Embracing individuality in modern society00:14:13: Link between sex and porn addiction and mental health00:15:06: Factors contributing to unhealthy sexual behaviors00:17:45: Understanding normal sexuality over a lifespan00:19:46: Societal judgments on sexuality00:20:16: Schizophrenia’s impact on relationships00:21:01: Kendra discusses her daughter’s mental health diagnoses00:22:27: Supporting and advocating for individuals with mental health struggles00:22:41: The unique gifts of those with mental health challenges00:23:11: The experience of being a service user00:23:38: Connecting with people with mental health conditions00:24:04: The need for love and understanding for disabled individuals00:24:48: The impact of societal norms on mental health00:25:16: Self-acceptance and self-love00:26:12: The influence of pornography on society00:28:40: The fantasy world of pornography00:29:56: Developing healthy coping skills00:30:52: The taboos around sex and pornography00:34:17: The isolation and disconnection tied to sex addiction00:35:02: Recreational sex and its consequences00:37:16: The effect of recreational sex on intimate relationships00:38:14: Conclusion and invitation to return to the podcast
  • 55. Episode 55 - Sarah from Arizona

    35:02||Season 3, Ep. 55
    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 #medicationMusic: 6th Third Eye Chakra Kundalini Breathing - 369******************************************* Duncan's links:** Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX9UeI** Homepage: https://iwasme.co.uk** Youtube : https://bit.ly/460OkUl** Patreon: https://bit.ly/3zCVPVf*****************************************00:00:27: Introduction to the episode00:00:38: Introducing Sarah, the guest00:00:58: Discussing the weather in Arizona and Scotland00:01:44: Starting the interview with Sarah00:02:04: Sarah's earliest symptoms and childhood experiences00:03:27: Symptoms subside during adolescence00:05:03: Psychotic break and delusions in adulthood00:06:17: Researching symptoms and delusions00:07:11: Pursuing a career in tarot reading00:10:41: Realising psychosis and medication discussion00:14:19: Struggles with balancing spirituality and sanity00:17:18: Managing mental health with medication00:19:05: Personal beliefs and thought processes00:20:18: Introduction and initial discussion00:20:47: Struggles with delusions and intrusive thoughts00:21:20: The role of antipsychotics and accountability00:21:56: Side effects of antipsychotic medication00:22:22: Experience with Metformin00:23:54: Weight gain and its impact00:25:03: Considering new medication00:26:35: Challenges with weight loss on antipsychotics00:27:07: Long-term acceptance and common struggles00:27:41: Conclusion and plans to catch up00:27:56: Binaural beats for soothing the mind00:28:19: Final thoughts and goodbyes
  • Season 3, Books & Binaural Beats

    23:25||Season 3
    Welcome to another solo episode. Duncan talks about Season 3, his books and his new therapy of pure high frequency binaural beats.Wisdom of a schizophrenic: https://bit.ly/4cCwOYRWay of a schizophrenic: https://bit.ly/3S4NnoaWeight gain of a schizophrenic: https://bit.ly/3xS1VkhShow notes Vol 1: https://bit.ly/3WljYsqShow notes Vol 2: https://bit.ly/4dib1WHPatreon: https://bit.ly/3zCVPVfBinaural Beats: https://bit.ly/3zDLLeX#schizophrenia #awareness #activismMusic: Blue Asparagus - TAGE00:00:30: Introduction to the episode00:00:43: Season three overview00:01:30: Format of season three and its focus00:03:20: Previous guest: Ben Benjamin00:04:28: Personal beliefs and perspectives on life00:05:17: Preference for calm and honest conversations00:05:31: Discussion of published books00:07:01: First book: Wisdom of Schizophrenic00:07:25: Second book: Way of a Schizophrenic00:08:02: Third book: Weight Gain of a Schizophrenic00:09:24: Impact of medication and daily life00:11:01: Importance of understanding schizophrenia00:12:58: Upcoming book: War of the Schizophrenic00:13:52: Additional published works00:15:12: Use of binaural beats for mental health00:16:46: Medication for diabetes00:17:26: Future guest interviews and feedback00:18:28: Use of AI tool for transcripts00:19:00: Closing remarks and future plans
  • 54. Episode 54 - Ben Part 4

    46:07||Season 3, Ep. 54
    Ben has returned for another episode. We discuss medication and the effects of schizophrenia as a child. We touch on the wider aspects of humanity including life on Mars.#medication #schizoaffective #projectstargateMusic: Gamma Sines - Rocket Noise******************************************* Duncan's links:** Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX9UeI** Homepage: https://iwasme.co.uk** Youtube : https://bit.ly/460OkUl** Patreon: https://bit.ly/3zCVPVf*****************************************00:00:01: Introduction to the episode00:00:12: Welcoming Benjamin back to the show00:00:22: Discussing Benjamin's diagnosis and previous episodes00:00:49: Brief update about Benjamin's current life and work00:03:31: Talking about recovery and dealing with schizophrenia00:04:08: Stigma of schizophrenia and media portrayal00:05:12: Starting conversation regarding medication00:08:44: Talking about medication adjustment and working with psychiatrist00:09:41: Discussing patient-doctor relationship and the importance of being vocal00:11:30: Discussing physical side effects of medication00:13:16: Conversation about body weight and eating habits00:15:17: Sharing about pre-diagnosis experiences as a child suffering from schizophrenia00:17:16: Discussing how schizophrenia manifested during Benjamin's childhood00:19:44: Challenges of diagnosing schizophrenia in children00:20:27: Recalling possible hallucinations and psychosis episodes from childhood00:21:44: Comparing childhood and current-day hallucinations.00:22:08: Discussing the diagnosis of Schizophrenia00:23:04: Role of triggering events in the onset of Schizophrenia00:24:16: Discussion on the concept of triggering events in Schizophrenia00:26:23: Living with Schizophrenia00:27:05: Coping mechanisms for Schizophrenia00:28:02: Spiritual contributions of those with Schizophrenia00:29:40: Discussing theories about human origins and evolution00:31:01: The connection between Schizophrenia and other energies00:32:00: Exploring Schizophrenia from a perspective of nature and Shamanism00:33:00: Conversations around ancient civilization on Mars00:34:23: Exploring the possibility of humans being from another planet00:36:19: The connection between spirituality and mental health00:39:20: Understanding enlightenment00:42:23: Realizations of mortality and the importance of making the world a better place00:43:06: Closing the conversation and choosing binaural beats.
  • 53. Episode 53 - Frank Part 3

    41:13||Season 3, Ep. 53
    We welcome back Frank today. He was my first ever Guest, and is always interesting. We talk about his Paranormal Tour of America. Frank is creating a Youtube channel journalling his experiences.Frank's Website:https://bit.ly/4aXXHWh#schizophrenia #paranormal #psychosisMusic: Binaural Alpha - Syntropy******************************************* Duncan's links:** Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX9UeI** Homepage: https://iwasme.co.uk** Youtube : https://bit.ly/460OkUl** Patreon: https://bit.ly/3zCVPVf*****************************************00:00:30: Introduction00:01:16: Frank's Background & Arrival00:01:36: Discussing Frank's Mental Health00:02:45: Coping Mechanisms & Tools00:03:23: Importance of Artwork for Frank00:04:17: Embarking on New Projects & Travel Adventures00:05:12: Frank's New YouTube Channel00:06:07: Discussing Paranormal Activities at Bobby Mackey's Music World00:08:12: Relation Between Paranormal & Schizophrenia00:10:55: Visit to Bobby Mackey's Music World: Discoveries & Interpretations00:13:49: Discussion on Protection from Negative Energies00:19:22: Frank's Understanding of Synchronicities in Psychosis00:22:57: Impact of Locality on Mindset & Energy00:24:10: Explanation of Energy Vibrations00:25:19: Discussion on low vibrational energy and near death experiences00:26:19: Howard Storm's near death experience00:27:13: Encountering spirits and concept of low vibrational spirit planes00:28:06: Stories of encountering trapped spirits00:29:19: Discussion on current low vibration and importance of caring for our energetic bodies00:30:43: Importance of clarity and understanding when dealing with lower vibrational frequencies00:31:33: Observations on ancient high vibrational creations like standing stones and pyramids00:33:18: Significance of the internet in exploring and understanding paranormal phenomena00:35:55: Closure of current discussion with an invitation for further exploration on UFOs and NDEs00:36:36: Closing remarks and reference to Frank's YouTube channel00:37:54: Mention of binaural beats in the podcast outro.
  • 52. Episode 52 - Georgie Part 2

    29:05||Season 3, Ep. 52
    We welcome back Georgie for a second episode. Today we talk more deeply about her experiences with hallucinations. Hearing voices is a common symptom for people with schizophrenia, and it is still very much misunderstood.#hallucinations #rehab #schizophrenia******************************************* Duncan's links:** Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX9UeI** Homepage: https://iwasme.co.uk** Youtube : https://bit.ly/460OkUl** Patreon: https://bit.ly/3zCVPVf*****************************************00:00:00: Introduction and Welcome00:01:51: Georgie starts to share her backstory00:02:22: Understanding misconceptions about hallucinations00:03:14: Emergence of voices and feeling a spiritual connection00:04:07: The impact of voices on Georgie's life00:06:29: Georgie's addiction and rehab experience00:09:48: Shift to isolation and implications on mental health00:11:13: Delving into Georgie's Schizophrenic Delusions00:12:05: Hospitalization, Diagnosis, and Medication.00:16:27: Struggle with diagnosis and returning to shared reality00:18:36: Importance of diet and exercise in mental health00:20:27: Embarrassment Georgie feels towards her hallucinations00:24:57: Looking into the future, moving away from a spiritual path.26:34: Personal Reflections and Overcoming Challenges27:00: Discussion on Exercise and Care for Elderly Mother27:56: Sharing Personal Stories and Hallucinations Experience28:30: Closing Remarks and Future Plans
  • 51. Episode 51 - Ben Part 3

    41:13||Season 3, Ep. 51
    We welcome Ben back today. Ben is from the USA, and has had an interesting history and is currently working as a counsellor. Today we had a freestyle wide ranging discussion about life, which is a new aspect for Season 3.#schizoaffective #education #gazaMusic : Koan I (Theta 5 Hz) - Syntropy******************************************* Duncan's links:** Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX9UeI** Homepage: https://iwasme.co.uk** Youtube : https://bit.ly/460OkUl** Patreon: https://bit.ly/3zCVPVf*****************************************00:00:30: Introduction to the episode00:00:36: Welcoming the guest, Benjamin00:01:11: Background details of Benjamin00:01:33: Start of the discussion about psychosis00:02:08: Benjamin's life updates00:02:23: Benjamin's new internship experience00:03:04: Reminders of addiction and struggles00:03:24: The importance of giving back to the community00:04:31: The impact of Podcasting for schizophrenia00:06:13: Starting off with Questions for Benjamin00:06:44: Discussing paranormal experiences00:08:01: Exploring the idea of precognition00:08:27: The concept of a third consciousness00:09:47: Talking about influencing spirit00:10:08: Benjamin's views on good and bad spirits00:13:40: Criticizing the western education system00:14:30: Discussing ancient history and its comparison to modern life00:16:04: Talking about the importance of teaching emotions00:18:03: Importance of feeling the situation00:18:58: Discussing the benefits of mathematics and logical thinking00:20:03: Importance of conquering fear00:21:46: Discussing the necessity of soft skills over hard subjects like calculus00:22:30: The struggles of teenage years and benefits of psychology.00:23:05: Discussing bullying and societal norms00:24:33: Discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict00:25:20: Discussing the Russia-Ukraine situation00:26:41: Discussing the disappearance of Kate Middleton00:30:25: Discussing the dependency on technology and the internet00:33:03: Discussing the decline of quality on Reddit00:34:39: Discussing the uniqueness of schizophrenic thinking00:35:48: Conclusion and plans for next episode
  • 50. Episode 50 - Georgie

    27:36||Season 3, Ep. 50
    We welcome Generation X Georgie today. From Australia, Georgie gives her background to her psychosis. From battling substance misuse to the metaphysical and nature of death and reality, we hear a valuable story.#neardeathexperience #substancemisuse #chakras******************************************* Duncan's links:** Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX9UeI** Homepage: https://iwasme.co.uk** Youtube : https://bit.ly/460OkUl** Patreon: https://bit.ly/3zCVPVf*****************************************00:00:05: Introduction and welcoming Georgie00:00:44: Georgie's mental health journey begins00:02:26: Georgie's battle with anorexia00:03:01: Substance abuse and recovery00:03:54: Georgie's life in the00:07:11: Georgie's struggle with depression and anxiety00:08:37: Beginning of psychosis00:10:08: Attempted suicide and near-death experience00:13:56: Georgie starts to meditate and opens her chakras00:18:04: Georgie begins hearing voices00:20:35: Belief in reincarnation and dealing with life events00:23:04: Belief in communication with beings in another dimension00:26:23: Wrapping up part one and planning for part two.