Episodic

Ep. 15 Manic Episode Plus Social Media Equals Disaster

John and Andrea discuss the STAT News article, “For some with bipolar disorder, manic episodes are magnified for all to see online.” John talks about social media insanity he partook in when he was manic. Wild times!

Ep. 14 ChatGPT Induces Mania And Psychosis

Andrea and John discuss the Wired article, “OpenAI Says Hundreds of Thousands of ChatGPT Users May Show Signs of Manic or Psychotic Crisis Every Week.” They also delve into Andrea’s controversial use of the chatbot.

Ep. 13 Strategies To Help Someone In “Denial” Of Their Mental Illness

John and Andrea go over clinical psychologist, Dr. Xavier Amador’s, decades long work about how to understand and help people who won’t accept that they have a mental illness. They’re actually not in denial often times. Instead, they are completely unaware that they are mentally ill. Dr. Amador explains the difference and how this difference informs how one should approach the person in crisis.

Ep. 12 Crazy Tales Of Mania In Washington, DC

John and Andrea delve into John’s manic episodes that occurred in our nation’s capital. These are some wild tales!

Ep. 11 Protecting Your Mental Health During Times Of Political Turmoil

John and Andrea discuss techniques to protect your mental health during times of political and social unrest.