

Inside Schizophrenia
Healthline Media
Featuring engaging conversations and insightful interviews covering a wide range of topics including caregiving, family dynamics, and getting help for schizophrenia. Hosted by Rachel Star Withers, who lives with schizophrenia.Inside Schizophrenia brings firsthand experiences from individuals with schizophrenia, family members, caregivers, and medical experts, aiming to foster a deeper understanding of schizophrenia, shed light on its impact, and develop strategies for managing this serious mental illness. Co-hosted by Gabe Howard, new episodes are released on the third Wednesday of every month.
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Sep 18, 2019 • 55min
Working With Schizophrenia
Everyone complains about work. Having to go to work every day, working too much- working can be challenging for many reasons. Today's episode focuses on working while having schizophrenia.
Host Rachel Star Withers, a diagnosed schizophrenic, and co-host Gabe Howard share antidotes from their own work lives and speak with fellow schizophrenic Michelle Hammer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 2019 • 1h 4min
Families Impacted by Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia does not just affect the person with schizophrenia, but their families, also. We explore the family relationships impacted by schizophrenia, both immediate and extended.
Two guests join us, Chrisa Hickey, mother of an adult son with schizophrenia and started an online site for parents of children who have a severe mental illness. The other guest is Janel Star Withers, mother of host Rachel Star Withers. Janel shares her experiences with raising a schizophrenic daughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 17, 2019 • 43min
Childhood Schizophrenia
In this episode of Inside Schizophrenia our hosts tackle the topic of early onset – or childhood – schizophrenia. Host Rachel Star discusses her personal experiences with symptoms as an adolescent and Dr. Joseph Gonzalez-Heydrich from Harvard Medical School discusses some of the latest research. Listen in now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 19, 2019 • 51min
A Look into Possible Links Between Violence and Schizophrenia
An in-depth look at violence and its relation to schizophrenia. Is violence a symptom of schizophrenia? Do mass attackers always have schizophrenia? Are schizophrenics dangerous? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 2019 • 49min
What is Schizophrenia?
Dr. Ali Mattu, a clinical psychologist and assistant professor at Columbia University, joins diagnosed schizophrenic Rachel Star Withers and co-host Gabe Howard for an eye-opening discussion. They tackle misconceptions about schizophrenia often perpetuated by pop culture. Dr. Mattu explains the difference between hallucinations and delusions, and shares insights on the importance of accurate representation and support systems. They also explore how social media is reshaping perceptions and the critical role of professional guidance in managing the condition.