Rachel Star Withers

What exactly is psychosis? What happens in the brain of a person with schizophrenia who is hallucinating? Schizophrenic Rachel Star Withers shares her personal hallucinations and delusions and Dr. Joseph Goldberg, who specializes in researching what goes on in the brain when someone is experiencing psychosis, joins to break down how the brain functions during psychotic episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discussion on the high suicide rates among individuals with schizophrenia, exploring risk factors, coping mechanisms, and the importance of proactive approaches. Personal anecdotes highlight the challenges and complexities of suicidal behavior. Guest Tim shares his journey of overcoming depression through punching bag therapy and traveling in a VW bus to provide free training for communities.