Depth Of Echoes Podcast

Trauma is a word that is coming up more and more and for good reason - most of us will experience trauma in our lives, yet struggle to define it. What is it? How do I know if something was traumatic or caused damage? How do I know if my trauma is "legit"? Richie shares about his very first trip to the psychiatric unit as a 15 year old kid and why that's made it so hard to go inpatient still. Richie also talks about the aftermath and what it's like to overdose on psych meds. If you're looking for answers about mental illness, trauma, and suicidality, you've come to the right place. We are in this journey together. INKTOBER/DOEPTOBER 2019 Prompt List! If this podcast is helpful to you, please consider making a monetary contribution. Paying for the content you love is how we make more of it. You can support monthly with our patreon or one-time through our paypal link. Depth of Echoes Patreon One Time Support Contribution Episode Research: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrKNYUMw31w

Rayah is suicidal, but don't panic. This episode goes deep into her most recent downturn as well as some of the contributing factors. Domestic violence, isolation, and emotional abuse. For millions, suicidal ideations and intrusive thoughts are a part of life. Talking about this subject saves lives. Rayah also tells how past trauma impacts our ability to process current crisis. We will learn about the amygdala hijack and why panic renders some of us speechless. The roles of adrenaline and cortisol during dangerous situations, whether real or perceived. Walking someone through a suicidal period can be scary and intimidating without some education and understanding. This episode is designed to help shed light on trauma, suicidal ideations, and how to help without knowing what to do. A special thank you to Jonathan, Julia, and Chris for your ears, voices, and support for this episode. Also, thanks Mom. If this podcast is helpful to you, please consider making a monetary contribution. Paying for the

A listener asks Richie about dealing with the shame of self harming as an adult. Our friend Kara shares her story of recovery from Non-suicidal self injury as well as her top harm reduction method. Rayah further explores shame, its effect of healing, and how to have self compassion. We finish off the episode with a body blessing Rayah wrote for her personal body image journey. If this podcast is helpful to you, please consider making a monetary contribution and paying for the content you love. You can support monthly with our patreon or one-time through our paypal link. Depth of Echoes Patreon One Time Support Contribution The Comfort Squared Project Mail: Rayah Dickerson PO Box 741, Clackamas, OR 97015 National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Text - "Connect" to 741741 Crisis Chat www.depthofechoes.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter SHOP (only the raddest merch for y'all) FB Group: The Echo Chamber Anonymous Question Form Crisis resources are also available

This week we hear Julia's story of postpartum depression and anxiety, breastfeeding, and being a new mom in a fundamentalist evangelical church. Rayah fills in more about postpartum mental illness symptoms and shares the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale - a commonly used tool to help find moms in pain. One Time Support Contribution Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale Depth of Echoes Patreon The Comfort Squared Project Mail: Rayah Dickerson PO Box 741, Clackamas, OR 97015 The following resources are for both those in crisis and their advocates: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Text - "Connect" to 741741 Crisis Chat www.depthofechoes.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter SHOP FB Group: The Echo Chamber Anonymous Question Form Music from Soundstripe (affiliate link) also, that's me, not Julia ;-)

Rayah and Richie are back and talking about housing stress and how it’s been affecting them. Rayah gives some awesome updates about The Comfort Squared Project and all the cool things happening with the project. Richie dives into therapy and how it’s been going lately. Depth of Echoes Patreon The Comfort Squared Project Mail: Rayah Dickerson PO Box 741, Clackamas, OR 97015 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 Text - "Connect" to 741741 Crisis Chat www.depthofechoes.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter SHOP FB Group: The Echo Chamber Anonymous Question Form Music from Soundstripe (affiliate link)

Richie shares his struggles with self harm and Rayah fills in the broad facts on Non Suicidal Self Injury - NSSI. Self harm affects millions of people worldwide - including people you meet every day. Take a few minutes to learn more and hear personal insight into this highly stigmatized coping mechanism. 1-800-DONT-CUT Depth of Echoes Patreon To Write Love On Her Arms The Comfort Squared Project Mail: Rayah Dickerson PO Box 741, Clackamas, OR 97015 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 Text - "Connect" to 741741 Crisis Chat www.depthofechoes.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter SHOP FB Group: The Echo Chamber Anonymous Question Form Music from Soundstripe (affiliate link)

Richie is back from the psych ward and feeling really good. Rayah and Richie sit down together and talk about Richie's most recent trip and how he feels just hours after being released. One thing is very apparent - Richie is way more in control and at peace after his stay at the psych ward and is ready to embrace it and make the most of these moments of clarity. The Comfort Squared Project Mail: Rayah Dickerson PO Box 741, Clackamas, OR 97015 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 Text - "Connect" to 741741 Crisis Chat www.depthofechoes.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Patreon SHOP FB Group: The Echo Chamber Anonymous Question Form Music from Soundstripe (affiliate link)

Richie is back in the psych ward, getting extra help. Rayah is running the ship - taking care of the boys, getting the house ready to sell, and reaching out to others. Rayah talks about the process of getting into to the psych ward and what self care currently looks like. The Comfort Squared Project Mail: Rayah Dickerson PO Box 741, Clackamas, OR 97015 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 Text - "Connect" to 741741 Crisis Chat www.depthofechoes.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Patreon SHOP FB Group: The Echo Chamber Anonymous Question Form Music from Soundstripe (affiliate link)

Rayah goes solo today with a letter to all of you who had a mom that caused you pain. Mother's Day can be an incredible hard time of year when you dont have a mom you can celebrate. Today's episode is for you. The Comfort Squared Project Mail: Rayah Dickerson PO Box 741, Clackamas, OR 97015 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 Text - "Connect" to 741741 Crisis Chat www.depthofechoes.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Patreon SHOP FB Group: The Echo Chamber Anonymous Question Form Music from Soundstripe (affiliate link)

Rayah and Richie try something a little different today - recording live on Facebook! If you want to see the video to go with today's episode, head on over to our Facebook page. Today's topics include: depression, PTSD, and religious trauma - how do you believe in the supernatural when you've experienced psychosis? The Comfort Squared Project Mail: Rayah Dickerson PO Box 741, Clackamas, OR 97015 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 Text - "Connect" to 741741 Crisis Chat www.depthofechoes.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Patreon SHOP FB Group: The Echo Chamber Anonymous Question Form Music from Soundstripe (affiliate link)

We hear from a listener today about his journey surviving his life despite suicidality and bipolar disorder. Rayah talks more about where the podcast is at, answers a question about fear and faith, and shares 4 other podcast episodes she's enjoyed lately. You Have Permission - To Escape Culture War Christianity The Bible for Normal People - Episode 82: Linda Kay Klein Stuff You Should Know - How 'The Pill' Changed the World The Reap Cast - If Echoes Could Talk The Comfort Squared Project Mail: Rayah Dickerson PO Box 741, Clackamas, OR 97015 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 Text - "Connect" to 741741 Crisis Chat www.depthofechoes.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Patreon SHOP Facebook Group: The Echo Chamber Anonymous Question Form Music from Soundstripe (affiliate link)

Rayah is joined by her sister, Jojo, to start a series on our sense of touch. Touch is one of the most impactful senses we have, yet one we take for granted constantly.

Radical Acceptance has been key - this month has been very hard. Rayah and Richie both share some of the ways they have been coping with the current challenges - like this heavy hitting round of depression Richie is in. Radical Acceptance is Rayah's biggest mindset game-changer and we will hear more about that. Want to help with The Comfort Squared Project? Use your knitting or crocheting skills to whip up some 6" squares to add to the blankets or write some encouraging words on a 3 x 5" notecard or two and send them in! Mail: Rayah Dickerson PO Box 741, Clackamas, OR 97015R 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 Text - "Connect" to 741741 Crisis Chat www.depthofechoes.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Patreon SHOP Facebook Group: The Echo Chamber Question Voicemail Line: 541-819-0543 Anonymous Question Form

Selena Maestas joins Rayah to talk about her journey with eating disorders and how she uses that experience to help others. Selena started The Love You More Project to empower others to grow into a space of loving themselves well. Richie and Rayah also tackle a new segment “Awkward Conversation Starters.” To encourage us all find ways to get through the awkward and into meaningful conversations. Love You More Project Love You More Mantra Cards National Eating Disorder Association Screening tool - https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/screening-tool Recovery Record (Eating Disorder Recovery App) NEDA Help Line: (800) 931-2237 NEDA Chat

Today Rayah flies solo and talks about the concept and role of "storyholding" and why we need to learn it. We talk about the cognitive benefits of knitting and crocheting. Rayah also reveals the top secret project she's been working on! 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 Text – “Connect” to 741741 Crisis Chat Email – Rayah [at] depthofechoes [dot] com or Richie [at] depthofechoes [dot] com www.depthofechoes.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Patreon SHOP Facebook Group: The Echo Chamber Question Voicemail Line: 541-819-0543 Anonymous Question Form

Meredith Munroe, LMFT dishes on all of our questions about therapy. Like ways to afford therapy, privacy rights, and how to break up with your therapist! Rayah also goes into more detail on terms like "insight" and what it means for those of us with mental illness. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Support Group Info The NAMIWalks Info The Whole Brain Child - Dr. Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson 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 Text - "Connect" to 741741 Crisis Chat Email – Rayah [at] depthofechoes [dot] com or Richie [at] depthofechoes [dot] com www.depthofechoes.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Patreon SHOP Facebook Group: The Echo Chamber Question Voicemail Line: 541-819-0543 Anonymous Question Form Info Sources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/demystifying-psychiatry/201604/the-importance-insight

Richie goes into detail about what he’s been up to lately -  volunteering with Father’s Heart Street Ministry. Rayah shares more information about making an impact in homelessness and mental illness. Zane shares what he loves about the new father/son project he and Richie started. More information about Andre Gladen and donation link The Father's Heart Street Ministry 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 Email – Rayah [at] depthofechoes [dot] com or Richie [at] depthofechoes [dot] com www.depthofechoes.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Patreon SHOP Facebook Group: The Echo Chamber Question Voicemail Line: 541-819-0543 Anonymous Question Form Info Sources: USA Today CALmatters Coalition for the Homeless National Healthcare for the Homeless Council Mental Illness Policy

This episode dives into Melissa's story of taking her husband to the hospital for suicidal ideations. Rayah and Melissa talk about the realities of living with the shadow of suicide looming and what it's like to live in limbo. 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 Email – Rayah [at] depthofechoes [dot] com or Richie [at] depthofechoes [dot] com www.depthofechoes.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Patreon SHOP 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. 

Dr. Daniel Fox, an Borderline Personality Disorder, joins us this week. He fills us in with some excellent information for both people with BPD and their families. His work includes the The Clinician’s Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Personality Disorders, Antisocial, Borderline, Narcissistic and Histrionic Workbook, and Narcissistic Personality Disorder Toolbox: 55 Practical Treatment Techniques for Clients, Their Parents & Their Children. Dr. Fox has a popular and active YouTube channel focused on personality symptoms and treatment for mental health professionals and their clients. You can find the VIDEO of this interview on Dr. Fox’s channel  More Borderline Personality Disorder Resources: Episode 018 - Melissa's experiences with quiet BPD GAP Call-in Series on Youth, Early Prevention and Intervention of BPD DBT Self Help Emotions Matter BPD Advocacy DBT Peer Connections The following resources are for both the person in crisis AND for family and friends of someone in crisis: National Sui

Rayah wraps up #Movember with some of the warning signs you need to be looking out for and tackling the elephant in the room. Dr. Alicia Hart drops in to share some solid tips for surviving the holidays with a mental illness. She also gives some reassurance to those struggling with eating disorders this feasting season. Dr. Hart is a Primary Care Naturopath with Vitality NW in Tualatin, Oregon.  The MOB Nation is an alliance of mom-owned businesses dedicated to empowering women who balance both motherhood and business. 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