Depth Of Echoes Podcast

In honor of #Movember and Men’s Mental Health Month we focused Episode 019 on the internal stigmas in masculinity you may be facing as a guy. The more we realize how much we have in common, the easier it is to start a conversation and get us all the tools and help we need. A huge thank you to Jose and Kenon for sharing their experiences. The following resources are for both the person in crisis AND for family and friends of someone in crisis: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 NAMI Crisis Text Line: text “NAMI” to 741741 Email – Rayah [at] depthofechoes [dot] com or Richie [at] depthofechoes [dot] com www.depthofechoes.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Patreon Facebook Group: The Echo Chamber Question Voicemail Line: 541-819-0543 Anonymous Question Form Thank you to Jake Roach for creating our intro music. Interview background music created by SoundStripe.   

Episode 018 - Borderline Personality Disorder (is not the end) Welcome to the 18th episode. Crystal, from Episode 002 is back! This time she’s the one doing the interview. This is a special format that hopefully you will hear more of as we grow! Crystal interviews her friend Melissa about coping with mental illness that is hard to diagnose, the difference between Borderline Personality Disorder and Quiet Borderline Personality Disorder, and finding ways to evade the mental compulsions behind eating disorders. For the rad hooping videos, check out these: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dtf6v26elLI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9XKansD6_k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZQmJZ_31O0   Suicide Resources Suicide Prevention App Suicide Prevention Resource Center Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration The following resources are for both the person in crisis AND for family and friends of someone in crisis: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 NAMI Crisis Text Line:

Episode 017 - Depression - 5 ways to help, 10 things to remember Rayah goes mostly solo to talk about depression. Backing up, we take a look at what’s required for a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder. Richie shares a little of what his mindset is like in regards to depression. Rayah lays out 5 pieces of advice for friends and family, and then 10 things for those with depression to remember. If you believe you or a loved one is in danger, please do not hesitate to reach out for help. Checking in to an inpatient hospital or intensive outpatient therapy takes courage, support, and resources. Suicide Resources Suicide Prevention App Suicide Prevention Resource Center Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration The following resources are for both the person in crisis AND for family and friends of someone in crisis: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 NAMI Crisis Text Line: text “NAMI” to 741741 Email – Rayah [at] depthofechoes [dot] com or Richie [at] depthofechoes [d

Episode 016 - Suicide is Complicated Rayah interviews a friend who recently lost an uncle to suicide after stealing over $200,000 from his family. Richie and Rayah talk more about the complicated side of suicide. We also cover some of the historical views on suicide, then learn about Suicide by Cop and how beneficial Crisis Intervention Teams are. If you believe you or a loved one is in danger, please do not hesitate to reach out for help. Checking in to an inpatient hospital or intensive outpatient therapy takes courage, support, and resources. Suicide Resources Suicide Prevention App Suicide Prevention Resource Center Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration In a crisis, the following resources are for both the person in crisis AND for family and friends of someone in crisis: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 NAMI Crisis Text Line: text “NAMI” to 741741 Email - Rayah@depthofechoes.com or Richie@depthofechoes.com www.depthofechoes.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitt

Episode 015 - Our Darkest Hour Rayah and Richie start off by answering a listener question, and end with recounting their darkest hour as a couple working through mental illness. Marriage, Self Harm, and Suicidality are covered. If you believe you or a loved one is in danger, please do not hesitate to reach out for help. Checking in to an inpatient hospital or intensive outpatient therapy takes courage, support, and resources. Self Harm Resources To Write Love on Her Arms  Mercy Multiplied The Calm Zone  Suicide Resources Suicide Prevention App Suicide Prevention Resource Center Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Anatomy of Marriage Podcast Email - Rayah@depthofechoes.com or Richie@depthofechoes.com www.depthofechoes.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Patreon Facebook Group: The Echo Chamber Question Voicemail Line: 541-819-0543 Anonymous Question Form In a crisis, the following resources are for both the person in crisis AND for family and friends of someone in crisis

Episode 014 - Senators, Self Harm, and Bears, Oh My Rayah and Richie fill in the deets on what it was like inside Unity Behavioral Health, which is currently under serious investigation. Rayah reaches out to Oregon Democratic Senator Ron Wyden at a recent town hall meeting. Our history lesson this week covers Ancient Egypt and the Ebers Papyrus. The incredible store is here! Make sure to subscribe, rate, and SHARE!  Need some encouragement for yourself or a friend? Leave us an address here! Resources: World Research Foundation  Archive.org - The Medical Features of the Papyrus Ebers Bible.ca Medical News Today  Portland Tribune - Unity Behavioral Health    Email - Rayah@depthofechoes.com or Richie@depthofechoes.com www.depthofechoes.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Patreon Facebook Group: The Echo Chamber Question Voicemail Line: 541-819-0543 Anonymous Question Form In a crisis, the following resources are for both the person in crisis AND for family and friends of someone in crisis: Nationa

We continue our journey through friendship and relationships by tackling a big one - Boundaries. Richie, Rayah, and Teri have a round table chat about the ways that boundaries have impacted them and give tips on setting healthy ones.  We also have our first history lesson on mental illness and psychiatry. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and SHARE!  Need some encouragement for yourself or a friend? Leave us an address here! Resources on how to be a friend: ActiveMinds.org NAMI.org MentalHealth.gov PsychologyToday.com CampusMindWorks.org Email - Rayah@depthofechoes.com or Richie@depthofechoes.com www.depthofechoes.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Patreon Facebook Group: The Echo Chamber Question Voicemail Line: 541-819-0543 Anonymous Question Form In a crisis, the following resources are for both the person in crisis AND for family and friends of someone in crisis: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 NAMI Crisis Text Line: text “NAMI” to 741741 Thank you to Jake Roach for creatin

Being a friend is difficult enough without mental illness, adding it in the can make it seem impossible to sustain healthy relationships. Rayah and Richie talk about the ways bible verses can make things worse, Rayah answers a listener question, then we talk more about the side effects of psychiatric medications. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and SHARE!  Thank you to Kevin M and the rest of our Patron fam who made this episode possible!  Need some encouragement for yourself or a friend? Leave us an address here! Resources on how to be a friend: ActiveMinds.org NAMI.org MentalHealth.gov PsychologyToday.com CampusMindWorks.org Email - Rayah@depthofechoes.com or Richie@depthofechoes.com www.depthofechoes.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Patreon Facebook Group: The Echo Chamber Question Voicemail Line: 541-819-0543 Anonymous Question Form In a crisis, the following resources are for both the person in crisis AND for family and friends of someone in crisis: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-8

Men's Mental Health Month - Today is a little different format as we dive into Week 2. First, we will hear some of the interview that Richie and I did on the Pastor With No Answers Variety Podcast (just Pastor With No Answers at the time of recording). After that, we get to hear Chapter 11 of The Fundamentalist, the book written by the Pastor With No Answers himself - Joey Svendsen. A clip from Awkwardly Antic rounds out the dialogue and Zane shares a PTSD App we found to share with you. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and SHARE!  Get 10% off your digital copy of The Fundamentalist with code "FUNDY" at checkout. PTSD Coach App - iTunes or Android Awkardly Antic - iTunes, Stitcher, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter A HUGE thank you to our Patrons! Y’all Seriously are the best! Email - Rayah@depthofechoes.com www.depthofechoes.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Patreon Facebook Group: The Echo Chamber Question Voicemail Line: 541-819-0543 Anonymous Question Form In a crisis, the following resources are for b

Episode 010 launches Men's Mental Health Month and we kick it off hearing from Rayah's friend Patrick who is a guy living with Autism, Aspergers Syndrome, and Bipolar 1. Ask Science Mike Episode 153 A HUGE thank you to our Patrons! Y’all Seriously are the best! www.depthofechoes.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Patreon Facebook Group: The Echo Chamber Question Voicemail Line: 541-819-0543 Anonymous Question Form In a crisis, the following resources are for both the person in crisis AND for family and friends of someone in crisis: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 NAMI Crisis Text Line: text “NAMI” to 741741 Thank you to Jake Roach for creating our intro music. Interview background music created by SoundStripe.

Rayah and Richie talk about their recent marriage counseling session and what the therapist thought. Tierney joins Rayah to talk about life with depression and anxiety. Tierney shares her experience being a black woman and dealing with mental illness, orgasms on antidepressants, and how she manages her medications. Tierney also shares her favorite music albums for getting through her darkest moments. A HUGE thank you to our Patrons! Y’all Seriously are the best! www.depthofechoes.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Patreon Facebook Group: The Echo Chamber Question Voicemail Line: 541-819-0543 Anonymous Question Form In a crisis, the following resources are for both the person in crisis AND for family and friends of someone in crisis: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 NAMI Crisis Text Line: text “NAMI” to 741741 Thank you to Jake Roach for creating our intro music. Interview background music created by SoundStripe.

Episode 008 - Anxious Boys In Episode 008, Rayah explores and shares some different research and things she’s learning about raising anxious boys and Separation Anxiety Disorder. Chris Conley, Licensed Professional Counselor, talks about a few of the different things to consider when considering therapy for kids. Check him out at www.punkrocktherapy.com Melanie and Seth Studley from the Anatomy of Marriage Podcast discuss adolescent boys and their development with Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers, who is the Founder of the Northwest Institute on Intimacy and holds a PhD in Sexology. www.anatomyofmarriage.com www.tinaschermersellers.com Thank you to new our newest Patron - Sabrina!  www.depthofechoes.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Patreon Facebook Group: The Echo Chamber Question Voicemail Line: 541-819-0543 Anonymous Question Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeT0OBSYAjwXY7VhkkqArEfAHqgKfKaAo_G3k68Tb5osw_yfA/viewform?usp=sf_link In a crisis, the following resources are for both the pers

Episode 007 - Depression, Leading Worship, and Music Therapy Episode 007 picks up mid-way into our conversation with our friend Paul. We talk about how we have personally connected with music with our depression, how he translates that into leading worship, and throw in some giggles. Richie and Rayah share the info they have found about music therapy and the ways it’s used. Thank you to new our newest Patron - Irene!  www.depthofechoes.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Patreon Facebook Group: The Echo Chamber Question Voicemail Line: 541-819-0543 Anonymous Question Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeT0OBSYAjwXY7VhkkqArEfAHqgKfKaAo_G3k68Tb5osw_yfA/viewform?usp=sf_link In a crisis, the following resources are for both the person in crisis AND for family and friends of someone in crisis: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 NAMI Crisis Text Line: text “NAMI” to 741741 Show Transcript Thank you to Jake Roach for creating our intro music. Thank you to Crystal Jacques for you

Bonus Episode - Rayah's TEDx Portland Audtion Clip. Nope - she didn't make it, but there were several requests to make the clip more share-able. Enjoy!   Audition transcript: The biggest tragedy of mental illness occurs when a person’s value and humanity is denied based on a diagnosis. Far too often people disappear beneath their label and no one comes to find them. Whether because we dont understand how devastating mental illness can be or because we simply dont know what to do. We MUST dig deep, and find the human beneath the diagnosis. Humans all have inherent value and worth. We all deserve to be found. This is how people die from mental illness and suicide: their soul, the essence of their humanity, drains out until their body follows. Often without notice. As the semi depressed and anxious wife of a man with schizoaffective and PTSD, I’ve found that the surest way to make a difference is to start with individuals - make people care. But they cant care if they dont know so we must use ou

Rayah and Richie sit down with their friend Paul, and talk about his journey through suicidal depression, music, and faith. Rayah digs deeper into male puberty and the hormonal changes that occur. Huge thank you to our new Patrons - Tabi, Selena, and Dyan!   www.depthofechoes.com Patreon - support what you love!  Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Facebook Group: The Echo Chamber Question Voicemail Line: 541-819-0543 Anonymous Question Form In a crisis, the following resources are for both the person in crisis AND for family and friends of someone in crisis: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255(TALK) NAMI Crisis Text Line: text “NAMI” to 741741 Full show transcript  Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2005/mar/03/1 https://www.healthline.com/health/low-testosterone/effects-on-body#8 https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/Infographics/Children-MH-Facts-NAMI.pdf http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/positions/early-identification A special thank you to Jake Roach for creating

Rayah and Teri dive deeper into the crisis that brought her to the psych ward, her eating disorder, insurance, and outpatient therapy. Rayah asks our friend Seth Studley from the Anatomy of Marriage Podcast to speak from his experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist about what signs to look for when a loved one is in crisis. You can learn more about their amazing work at Anatomy of Marriage. www.depthofechoes.com Patreon - We need your support to keep this podcast going!  Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Facebook Group: The Echo Chamber Question Voicemail Line: 541-819-0543 Anonymous Question Form In a crisis, the following resources are for both the person in crisis AND for family and friends of someone in crisis: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 NAMI Crisis Text Line: text “NAMI” to 241241 Full show transcript A special thank you to Jake Roach for creating our intro music and Crystal Jacques for show transcripts. Interview background music created by SoundStripe. 

Episode 003 - Into the Psych Ward We learn a few new terms, then dive deep with a description of what a psychotic episode is like then talk about what life inside the mental health unit is actually like. Rayah’s mom Teri also starts her story, and what it’s like to have a non-psychotic break down. Listener questions about spiritualizing schizophrenia and how to deal with the self-doubt of anxiety. DSM-5 info www.depthofechoes.com Patreon  Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Facebook Group: The Echo Chamber Question Voicemail Line: 541-819-0543 Anonymous Question Form In a crisis, the following resources are for both the person in crisis AND for family and friends of someone in crisis: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 NAMI Crisis Text Line: text “NAMI” to 241241 Full Show Transcript A special thank you to Jake Roach for creating our intro music and Crystal Jacques for show transcripts. Interview background music created by SoundStripe.

Episode 002 Show Notes: Rayah interviews Sean and Crystal, a married couple on the East Coast. Sean has an, as-of-yet, undiagnosed mental illness that includes both major depressive episodes and suicidal ideation. Crystal and Sean talk about what marriage looks like for them while navigating the unknown. Stay tuned afterward for a peak of Episode 003. www.depthofechoes.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Patreon Facebook Group: The Echo Chamber Sean's Podcasts: Mondo Cool Movie Dudes The Goodsoup Hotel   Show Transcript In a crisis, the following resources are for both the person in crisis AND for family and friends of someone in crisis:   National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 NAMI Crisis Text Line: text “NAMI” to 241241   Info Sources: Nami.org (https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Know-the-Warning-Signs) Mental Health America (http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/positions/early-identification)   Thank you to Jake Roach for creating our intro music. Interview background music created b

Depth of Echoes Podcast Episode 001 - An Intro To Madness Rayah paints a picture of mental illness via the voices of the community. Richie describes just a small bit of the hallucinations that his schizophrenia gives him. We will hear a little about schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, the prevalence of mental illness, and get a snippet of the interview we did for Episode 2. www.depthofechoes.com Patreon - support whatwe are doing and get rewards for as little as $1 per month! Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Facebook Group: The Echo Chamber   In a crisis, the following resources are for both the person in crisis AND for family and friends of someone in crisis: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 NAMI Crisis Text Line: text “NAMI” to 241241 Show transcript Sources: General Mental Illness Statistics: www.NAMI.org Schizophrenia Statistics: http://www.schizophrenia.com/szfacts.htm Bipolar Statistics: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/bipolar-disorder.shtml   Thank you to Jake Roac