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Inside Schizophrenia

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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.374467 Copyright 2019-2024 Psych Central/Healthline Media. All rights reserved. Enfermedades Físicas Higiene y Vida Saludable Psicología Psicología y Salud Mental
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  • Bonus: When You Don’t Know You’re Sick: Understanding Anosognosia

    Bonus: When You Don’t Know You’re Sick: Understanding Anosognosia
    Nov 5 2025
    What if you were certain you were perfectly healthy — but everyone around you insisted you had schizophrenia? This may not be denial; it could be anosognosia — a neurological symptom that prevents people from recognizing they have a mental illness. In this special bonus episode, host Rachel Star Withers, who lives with schizophrenia, sits down with Dr. Xavier Amador, world-renowned psychologist and founder of the LEAP Institute, to unravel one of the most misunderstood symptoms in psychiatry. Dr. Amador, author of the bestselling book “I Am Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help!,” shares the science behind anosognosia, why logic and education often fail, and how empathy and connection can bridge the gap between awareness and treatment. Drawing from his own family’s experience, Dr. Amador introduces the LEAP method (Listen, Empathize, Agree, Partner) — a revolutionary communication strategy proven to help loved ones accept treatment, even when they don’t believe they’re ill. Listen and learn: the brain science behind why some people can’t recognize their own illness how to tell the difference between denial and anosognosia why love and empathy — not confrontation — are the keys to connection practical steps for families to rebuild trust and encourage treatment This episode offers understanding, hope, and tools for anyone supporting a loved one living with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or other serious mental illnesses. Our guest, Dr. Xavier Amador, Founder and President of the LEAP Institute, is a world-renowned clinical psychologist, forensic expert, and author of 9 books, including the bestseller “I Am Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help!” His extensive work, books, and clinical research in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental illnesses have been translated into 30 languages. Additionally, he has authored over 130 peer-reviewed scientific papers and has contributed his expertise to over 80 death penalty cases. He is also a family caregiver of two close relatives with schizophrenia and another with bipolar disorder. Dr. Amador has trained tens of thousands of professionals and families on LEAP® (Listen-Empathize-Agree-Partner), a communication approach that creates trusting relationships with people who have serious mental illness and anosognosia. www.leapinstitute.org Our host, Rachel Star Withers, (Link: www.rachelstarlive.com) is an entertainer, international speaker, video producer, and schizophrenic. She has appeared on MTV’s Ridiculousness, TruTV, NBC’s America’s Got Talent, Marvel's Black Panther, TUBI’s #shockfight, Goliath: Playing with Reality, and is the host of the HealthLine podcast “Inside Schizophrenia”. She grew up seeing monsters, hearing people in the walls, and having intense urges to hurt herself. Rachel creates videos documenting her schizophrenia, ways to manage, and letting others like her know they are not alone and can still live an amazing life. She has created a kid’s mental health comic line, The Adventures of ____. (Learn more at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Fearless-Unstoppable-Light-Ambitious/dp/B0FHWK4ZHS ) Fun Fact: She has wrestled alligators. Our cohost, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. He also hosts the twice Webby honored podcast, Inside Bipolar, with Dr. Nicole Washington. To learn more about Gabe, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Childhood Schizophrenia: Controversy and What Parents Should Know

    Childhood Schizophrenia: Controversy and What Parents Should Know
    Oct 15 2025
    Childhood schizophrenia is one of the rarest — and most controversial — diagnoses in psychiatry. In this episode, host Rachel Star Withers (who lives with schizophrenia) and co-host Gabe Howard, joined by board certified psychiatrist Dr. Nicole Washington, explore the complexities of diagnosing schizophrenia in children and teens. Together, they unpack the challenges of distinguishing symptoms from typical childhood imagination, the life-altering implications of early treatment, and the risks of misdiagnosis with conditions like autism, ADHD, or bipolar disorder. Rachel also shares her own childhood experiences with hallucinations, offering a rare personal perspective on what it’s like to grow up with symptoms that may go unnoticed for years. Takeaways for listeners: why diagnosing schizophrenia in children is so complicated — and controversial how to tell the difference between usual childhood behavior and red flags the risks of misdiagnosis and overmedication what parents and clinicians should consider before starting treatment why early intervention can make all the difference — but also carries risks Whether you’re a parent, mental health professional, or simply curious, this episode sheds light on the difficult realities and unanswered questions surrounding childhood schizophrenia. Our guest, a highly respected physician in her field, Dr. Nicole Bernard Washington is a board certified Psychiatrist, speaker, author, and consultant who has always had an affinity towards working with populations who aren’t typically consumers of mental health services. As Chief Medical Officer and founder of Elocin Psychiatric Services, she has become a staunch advocate for high level professionals who are dealing with untreated mental health issues or general occupational stressors. Dr. Nicole also co-hosts Healthline Media's Inside Bipolar podcast with Gabe Howard. Our host, Rachel Star Withers, (Link: www.rachelstarlive.com) is an entertainer, international speaker, video producer, and schizophrenic. She has appeared on MTV’s Ridiculousness, TruTV, NBC’s America’s Got Talent, Marvel's Black Panther, TUBI’s #shockfight, Goliath: Playing with Reality, and is the host of the HealthLine podcast “Inside Schizophrenia”. She grew up seeing monsters, hearing people in the walls, and having intense urges to hurt herself. Rachel creates videos documenting her schizophrenia, ways to manage, and letting others like her know they are not alone and can still live an amazing life. She has created a kid’s mental health comic line, The Adventures of ____. (Learn more at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Fearless-Unstoppable-Light-Ambitious/dp/B0FHWK4ZHS ) Fun Fact: She has wrestled alligators. Our cohost, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. He also hosts the twice Webby honored podcast, Inside Bipolar, with Dr. Nicole Washington. To learn more about Gabe, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Dealing with the Trauma of Schizophrenia

    Dealing with the Trauma of Schizophrenia
    Sep 17 2025
    The experiences of living with schizophrenia can be traumatic: hospitalizations, treatments, psychotic episodes. Even though the prevalence of comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in people with psychosis varies from 11% to 52%, treatment for traumatic experiences is rarely prescribed to people with schizophrenia. In this episode, host Rachel Star Withers, a diagnosed schizophrenic, and co-host Gabe Howard discuss managing the trauma of living with schizophrenia and why it’s important. Our hosts welcome guest expert Dr. Hector Rodriguez, who is trained in psychiatry, trauma-informed care, and neuroimaging. He blends neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and lifestyle interventions to help people strengthen their minds and reclaim their power. Our guest, Dr. Hector Rodriguez, is trained in psychiatry, trauma-informed care, and neuroimaging. He blends neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and lifestyle interventions to help people strengthen their minds and reclaim their power. As the founder of The White Butterfly Psychiatry & Wellness, Dr. Hector works with individuals from all walks of life — with a special passion for those society has overlooked, marginalized, or written off. Whether in the clinic, on stage, or behind a microphone, Dr. Hector’s mission is to challenge the status quo of mental health and give people the tools to own their minds — instead of being owned by them. Our host, Rachel Star Withers, (Link: www.rachelstarlive.com) is an entertainer, international speaker, video producer, and schizophrenic. She has appeared on MTV’s Ridiculousness, TruTV, NBC’s America’s Got Talent, Marvel's Black Panther, TUBI’s #shockfight, Goliath: Playing with Reality, and is the host of the Healthline podcast “Inside Schizophrenia”. She grew up seeing monsters, hearing people in the walls, and having intense urges to hurt herself. Rachel creates videos documenting her schizophrenia, ways to manage, and letting others like her know they are not alone and can still live an amazing life. She has created a kid’s mental health comic line, The Adventures of ____. (Learn more at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Fearless-Unstoppable-Light-Ambitious/dp/B0FHWK4ZHS ) Fun Fact: She has wrestled alligators. Our cohost, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. He also hosts the twice Webby honored podcast, Inside Bipolar, with Dr. Nicole Washington. To learn more about Gabe, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Thank you for listening and please share widely! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The topics covered have all been important ones and very helpful! What's more though is that Gabe and Rachel have such wonderful personalities and with all that they do inspire hope in me that even with my SZ I can have a life of quality and purpose. I am at the beginning of the journey since being diagnosed and was feeling so lonely but this podcast has really been a lifesaver! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

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I'm a week out from telling a professional for the first time the depth and width of my illness. I won't self-diagnose, but 1+1=2 most of the time and I expect the prognosis.

I'm lucky that I've made it so long with only one hospitalization, and this show has eased some of my anxiety with being honest to a doctor. Thank you.

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I loved this episode. 1st though, your podcast has helped ground me in a new direction I've been focusing on in my journey. Being dually diagnosed with SUD, schizoaffective, asd, & adhd I've gone through some rigorous gauntlets in working towards figuring me out. Growing in my recovery I have found that I connect well with others in the midst of psychosis and have developed the desired to also work with the dually diagnosed.

As an ambassador for legitimizing both mental health and SUD as medical issues, hearing this podcast has encouraged me in focusing on this direction.

Making light out of this misunderstood illness the way you've done in this episode is awesome. I mean, I don't struggle with mental illness, because I'm really good at it. And I don't quite understand my friends distaste of my meds either, but they do tend to go away when I take them. 🤪🤣

Thanks for what you are doing Rachel. you are awesome and such an encouragement.

Ryan

Great topic for upcoming advocate

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This podcast is so well done! I'm grateful to have found it. The audio quality, the content, the resources given and the guest speakers are excellent! Rachel and Gabe discuss the difficult topic of schizophrenia and bipolar disorders in a straightforward yet entertaining, humorous and upbeat way. I finish each episode feeling good and empowered. Rachel and Gabe are true and unapologetic and it's comforting to know that real people are living successfully with the challenges and limits that mental disorders bring. The podcast has been a tremendous help and reassurance to me and my family because we're new to the lifestyle and challenges of schizophrenia disorders. I truly enjoy listening to and sharing the episodes.

Empowering, inspiring & upbeat

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Because the hosts shared their experience with mental illness with such candor, it felt as if we were sitting in a coffee shop enjoying conversation. I have listened the podcast about the history of Schizophrenia several times because although it is fascinating it is heart wrenching. Thank you for these incredible podcasts and for sharing so much about your own lives.

Susana

Incredibly thorough and easy to follow!

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