Shatter the Stigma

Alex and Sam talk about shift change at the psych wards they work at. They discuss what it is, what happens, and the differences between their facilities. 

Alex and Sam discuss their jobs at psychiatric facilities, along with Sam's stay as a patient when she was younger. They talk about the point of views from both sides, and how Sam went from a patient to a staff. 

Alex and Sam discuss a big life change coming up for Alex and how that affects her mental health. They also discuss life changes for many people, such as high school to college transitions. Alex talks about what coping skills she uses during her life changes. 

Alex and Sam interview Alicia Basin, LPC, on the LGBTQ community. They ask personal questions, how today's issues affect those part of the community, as well as how certain factors affect Alicia's ability to do her job as a therapist. 

Alex and Sam discuss bipolar disorder and the statistics around it. They read from the DSM-V, and Sam provides her own experiences with the disorder. Near the end of the episode, they go on funny tangents thanks to their ADHD. 

Alex and Sam discuss ADHD and their personal experiences with it. In order to give a sense for the topic, this episode is unstructured. They go on tangents and explore random ideas that come into their heads. They each have experiences that are completely opposite, so it is a fun topic to start with. 

Alex and Sam interview Clinical Psychologist Jessica Rabon about eating disorders and chronic illness. They talk about everyday things that affect the two illnesses, as well as a connection between the two. 

Alex and Sam interview Kristen Gingrich LCSW, CADC. They discuss her personal struggles with mental illness, and how it affects her and her job as a social worker and therapist.

Alex and Sam talk about psychology classes they have taken while getting their undergraduate degree. They discuss classes that are helpful in their line of work, as well as every day life. They also mention the classes they wish they could have taken. 

Alex and Sam discuss depression and symptoms from their own experience, along with a few coping skills. They also discuss the stigma around depression.