A podcast sharing stories of lived experience with mental illness
The Lived Experience Podcast

Breaking the Silence: Sue Walker's Story of Bipolar Disorder and Survival

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we’re joined by Sue, a dedicated listener who courageously steps forward to share her powerful story of living with Bipolar Disorder. Sue opens up about her personal journey, offering ...

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Aug. 11, 2024

Breaking the Silence: Sue Walker's Story of Bipolar Disorder and Surv…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we’re joined by Sue, a dedicated listener who courageously steps forward to share her powerful story of living with Bipolar Disorder. Sue opens up about her personal journey, offering ...

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May 26, 2024

Thriving Without Lithium: Missy Robinson's Journey from Army Vet to M…

Meet Missy Robinson , a powerhouse who has transformed her life from Australian Army service to becoming an inspirational mental health advocate, speaker, writer, and coach. Diagnosed with Bipolar Affective Disorder following...

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Feb. 11, 2024

What is it like growing up with a Schizophrenic Mother? Interview wit…

Miguel Manalo is a voice actor from New Jersey. Miguel is also the son of a schizophrenic mother who reached out to share his story. We discuss his journey and everything that comes with growing up with a mentally ill …

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Jan. 14, 2024

Stop Anxiety Ruling Your Child’s Life with Sue Stevenson, founder of …

Sue Stevenson is the founder of U-Turn Anxiety and has a unique approach to helping children and adults deal with anxiety. Sue is a wealth of information and has provided some free resources below and she has some great video...

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Oct. 22, 2023

Empowering Children to Discover Inner Calm: A Conversation with Karen…

Empowering Children to Discover Inner Calm: A Conversation with Karen Gibb founder of Mind Marvels I love people who do what my guest has done, to create a business that doesn't only help people but allows others to do so …

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Sept. 25, 2023

Bouncing back from BiPolar after a family loss! Interview with Tim Be…

In this episode, we engage in a candid conversation with Tim Beanland, a successful video marketer whose life and thriving business were abruptly disrupted by a family tragedy. The loss had a severe impact, plunging him into ...

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Interview with Mindful Men Founder, Simon Rinne, Can you beat obsessive-compulsive disorder?

  The article discusses the personal experience of a therapist who has been living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) since he was eight years old. He shares how OCD has affected his life and how misconceptions about the disorder can b…

Children who have a parent with mental illness - Interview with Rose Cuff from Satellite Foundation

Children who have a parent with mental illness - Interview with Rose Cuff from Satellite Foundation If you grew up with a parent or caregiver who had a mental illness, you may have experienced feelings of fear and uncertainty. The fear of losing …

Overcoming Shadows: A Candid Conversation with Carly Baxter on Growing Up with a Mother Battling Mental Illness

Overcoming Shadows: A Candid Conversation with Carly Baxter on Growing Up with a Mother Battling Mental Illness Welcome to another insightful episode of our podcast, where we delve into stories that inspire, provoke thought, and kindle a deeper und…