Chatting bipolar, anxiety and mental health with Lachlan Rutherford, co-host of Differently Brained

Welcome to the first full episode of Differently Brained for Season 1, 2023! We shared a little bit about the DB team in our trailers, but we heard you loud and clear - you want to know more. So we are kicking the season off with an interview with the one and only Lachlan Rutherford. Lachlan shares his experiences with his mental health generally, and his diagnoses bipolar disorder, trichotillomania and generalised anxiety. 

 

About our guest

Lachlan Rutherford is a writer and editor who lives on Bundjalung country (Lismore, Northern NSW). Lachlan is a master of the brain, with years of mental health highs and lows. His official diagnosis is bipolar disorder, trichotillomania and generalised anxiety - a spicy mix to keep him on his toes. 

 

Content warning

In this episode of Differently Brained we discuss anxiety, depression, suicidality, bipolar disorder, OCD and body image. Please feel free to skip this episode or reach out to medical professionals if it has brought anything up for you.

 

Representations 

• Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice 

 

Show credits 

This episode was produced by Lachlan Rutherford and Jacinta Dietrich.

 

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About the podcast

Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs.

The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.