Redeeming Disorder

Listen now (81 min) | Lindsay Bebout has been navigating identity, amidst mental disorders and diagnoses, from a young age. Her parents divorced when she was eight, and the mental health journey that followed saw her go to therapy (by force as a child and by choice as an adult) and contend with many labels: Impulsivity, hyperactivity, ADHD, anxiety, panic attacks, mood swings, bipolar disorder and more. Lindsay is as open as a book in delving into her journey with those, her evolution in self-understanding and her continued efforts to support her mental health. Subscribe at reiman.substack.com

Listen now (66 min) | "All disease starts in the Gut." — Hippocrates, the 'father of modern medicine.' Whether you're curious about fasting and crazy life-on-mars experiments, or looking for an opportunity to revamp your diet and improve your health, there's something for everyone here. Steven Gundry, per his bestselling book "The Plant Paradox," is a cum laude graduate of Yale University, with special honors in human biological and social evolution. Dr. Gundry has a long career in medicine; he graduated from the Medical College of Georgia alpha omega alpha, completed residencies in general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Michigan and served as professor and chairman of cardiothoracic surgery at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Today, Gundry is focused on his research as well as his clinical practice — the dietary and nutriceutical reversal of most diseases (including neurological conditions and mental health conditions!) through sophisticated blood tests and blood

Brice Izyah has brightened the mental health of countless people in social work, at a psychiatric hospital and on the national suicide prevention lifeline. In this conversation we discuss human connection, Brice’s people-first approach to his work and the mental health challenges of social media and Survivor. The episode begins with Brice interviewing me in 2020 on his show, the “Purple Pants Podcast,” and ends with my interview of Brice in 2018.Links:National Suicide HotlinePorn ResourceOnlyFans: After some contemplation, I’ve decided to (reluctantly) decline Brice’s offer to manage an OnlyFans profile for me. I apologize for your disappointment.Support Redeeming Disorder by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/redeeming-disorder Subscribe at reiman.substack.com

Welcome to the living room! This candid, vulnerable conversation with Erika De La Cruz covers the many unique challenges Erika has faced and overcome on her journey. From childhood depression / anxiety, to coping with her mom's homelessness, to living through anxiety attacks and breakdowns, Erika has weathered severe mental health storms. She became her best self even amidst this adversity, and now shares her story of finding (and now living in!) the light at the end of the tunnel.Support Redeeming Disorder by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/redeeming-disorder Subscribe at reiman.substack.com

Join me for this unwieldy conversation about intensive meditation, spiritual paths, the history of medicine, psychiatry, psychedelics, psychedelics-gone-wrong, metaphysics, epistemology and essentially everything. To make it just a little more 'wieldy,' check out the time stamps at the end of the show notes.If anyone is up for such a wild conversation, it's my guest Daniel Ingram. Daniel has meditated for over 25 years, teaching around the world while working as an emergency care doctor at home, and finding the time to write the book "Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha."Richard Hatch, the original Survivor winner, pops in just past the 4-hour mark to offer some healthy skepticism and a surprising personal story that dovetails with the larger conversation.TIME STAMPS:24:41 – The Dark Side of Meditation34:32 – Categorical vs. Dimensional Thinking about Mental Disorder54:18 – Spencer's First Mystical Experience Meditating1:12:30 – Why Ego isn’t 100% “Bad”1:14:34

"You are not alone, and this is not the end of your story."These are words that the nonprofit, TWLOHA, and its founder, Jamie Tworkowski say over and over to their audiences.Since beginning his journey with mental health advocacy in 2006, Jamie has learned a thing or two about how to share hope with others and how to get help when you need it. Listen in to hear how a simple of message of hope has transformed countless people. Subscribe at reiman.substack.com

Stigma, is a word that Nick Becker has dealt with most of his life, especially surrounding mental illness. As a spoken word artist, Nick leads his audience through this stigma to raise awareness and empathy around mental disorders.Listen in as Nick shares about his life, and performs some of his most popular works. Subscribe at reiman.substack.com

Is the medical world correct to diagnose and treat mental illness? As controversial as this question is, this week's guest, Eric Maisel tackles this subject head on, and his views might surprise you.Eric is a former family and marriage therapist, frequent Psychology Today contributor, and renowned creativity coach. Suffice it to say, he's an expert in his own right and has a lot to add to this conversation. Subscribe at reiman.substack.com

We all know that signing up for a reality show is pretty crazy. But signing up for the CBS Survivor reality show takes it all to another level- something that Hannah Shapiro of Survivor Season 33 has in common with our very own, Spencer Bledsoe.Not only did Hannah make it far into her season, she was also vulnerable and talked about her anxiety. Listen in as she talks about her experience with anxiety before, during, and after her Survivor experience. Subscribe at reiman.substack.com

Feel misunderstood? At some point or another, we all do. And that’s why Suzanne Stabile, an author, teacher, and Enneagram master is so passionate about helping people do internal work.This interview is a little different because we talk less about specific mental disorders, and more about the complexity of human beings. You won’t want to miss Suzanne’s passion about all that’s going on in politics, churches, and the mental health world. Subscribe at reiman.substack.com

"Shame never works," says Ian Cron when asked about self-awareness and inner-transformation. As an Episcopal priest, psychotherapist, Enneagram expert, and a person who's openly dealt with addiction, Ian speaks from a long list of life experiences.How can we learn to accept ourselves and others in the midst of pain and suffering? How can we use mental diagnoses and personality tests, without holding too tightly to the results?In this episode, Ian, Laura, and Spencer cover questions like these to better understand the complexity of people and mental disorders. Subscribe at reiman.substack.com

As human beings, trauma happens to us all. Even the best childhood contains pain and loss that require healing. Listen as Danny Bryant, an Anglican priest in the Nashville area, shares his experience of growing up in a religious cult, and how he found healing as an adult. Subscribe at reiman.substack.com

What you see on the outside, isn't always indicative of whats going on in the inside. That was the case for Caety Klingman when she was a college student at University of Chicago, and diagnosed with OCD.What looked like laziness and disinterest to her professors and classmates, was in actuality a full-blown battle with obsessive thoughts and behaviors.Listen as she shares her journey with OCD, and the help she found that has transformed her life.If you or a loved one is experiencing OCD, here are some resources that may help: Help Guide for OCDInternational OCD FoundationWhat do you think about Caety's story? Can you relate, or have you experienced something different? Comment below or tweet Spencer and Laura. Subscribe at reiman.substack.com

What if you're a person who feels things deeply? What do you do when all you see is injustice and you feel alone? Do you try to handle it all alone, while the world goes on, seemingly without a care? Filmmaker, artist, writer, and entrepreneur, Tyler Simmonds grappled with these questions early on in his life as he faced depression and anxiety.Out of these struggles, he found the healing power of mindfulness.Listen to the first episode of Redeeming Disorder's 2nd season to receive inspiration, and a crash course on how to use mindfulness in your daily life. Our interview with Tyler will give you yet another perspective on mental illness, and the many therapies and tools available if you need help.Here are links to some of the things we mentioned in this episode:Sam Harris on mindfulness and our thoughts Invisibilia: The Secret History of ThoughtsElizabeth Gilbert: Big MagicTyler Simmonds film and blogAlso, be sure to check out more music from Hetty and her newest album, In Search of the Sea. Big thanks to He

Two people growing up in the same environment can come away with two very different perspectives. We explore that in today's episode by comparing and contrasting Spencer and Taryn Bledsoe's experiences growing up and dealing with mental disorder. Spencer and Laura also reflect on Season 1 and what they hope to accomplish in Season 2.Links from this episode: Fig Tree from The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath (opening excerpt) The Problem with Solution by the Invisibilia podcast (mental health in Belgium)Connect with us:Tweet SpencerTweet LauraEmail us Subscribe at reiman.substack.com

TV writer and Season 33 CBS Survivor contestant, Dave Wright, talks about his journey managing anxiety both in regular life and throughout his Survivor experience.Links from this episode: Taming the Mammoth: Why you Should Stop Caring What Other People Think by Tim UrbanCBS Survivor Season 33Connect with Dave:Tweet DaveFollow Dave on InstagramConnect with us:Tweet SpencerTweet LauraEmail us Subscribe at reiman.substack.com

Is there freedom from addiction? What drives us to addiction? You could easily find textbook answers to these questions, but instead listen to Karen Martin Grove’s story of recovering from her eating disorder addiction. She shows how choosing self-acceptance over perfectionism helped her move through recovery.Links from this episode:Fighting with ED (Opening Excerpt)Rising Strong by Brene BrownContact us:Tweet SpencerTweet LauraEmail us Subscribe at reiman.substack.com

Redeeming Disorder covers some tough topics today with three brave guests. First, writer Michael McRay reads his personal story of attempting suicide 7 years ago and the life lessons he's learned since. Then Redeeming Disorder listeners, Dino Andes and Ashleigh Thornton, provide insight on OCPD, schizophrenia, and vaginismus. Subscribe at reiman.substack.com

Devon VillaCampa is an artist who grew up in disorder. In this podcast, he shares about the neglect and abuse he experienced due to his mother's alcoholism and bipolar disorder. Devon discusses the benefits of self-expression but the inner conflict he faces as an artist. When he delves deeply into imagination and fantasy, he worries the resemblance this holds to his mother's symptoms. Spencer and Laura also sit down with Amanda Rabinowitz, a clinical psychologist who unpacks many types of therapies, treatments, and theories. She provides an expert's advice on seeking treatment and providing support for loved ones with disorder. Subscribe at reiman.substack.com

Devin Terry is a senior clinical therapist at Nashville's Oasis Center, where she helps teens in crisis through individual, family, and group counseling. In this episode, she answers a lot of common questions surrounding counseling. Devin provides practical advice for people both in the trenches and sidelines of mental disorder.Here are some of the questions Devin answers:What are the benefits and challenges of individual, family, and group counseling?What's therapy like and who could benefit?How do you communicate your needs to people who don't understand your disorder?Why is connection important for healing?How does one build connection?The opening essay was written and read by Sara Grove, editor of Raw Food Magazine and creator of Daily Happy Actions. Connect with her on Instagram @dailyhappyactions.Links from the episode:National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Oasis CenterContact us:Tweet SpencerTweet LauraEmail us Subscribe at reiman.substack.com