Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery.

On this episode, Serena Chaudhry speaks with the CEO and President of The APT Foundation.

Join us as we dive into Breaking Barriers to Care and smashing stigma. Serena and Lynn reflect on the stark similarities faced within both of their fields and how both ultimately affect patient outcomes. Forget everything you thought you knew about models of care and take a listen to this fascinating episode.

For more information about Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health (CALM) and their Early Intervention Psychosis Program (EPIC NOLA), visit the website: www.calmnola.org

Find out more about The APT Foundation here: www.aptfoundation.org

Podcast produced by Red Rock Branding – www.redrockbranding.com

Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery.

On this episode, Serena Chaudhry speaks with Registered Mental Health Nurse Christy Boudreaux, who works for the independent pharmacy, Patio Drugs.

Join us as we find out more about Christy and her dedication to her local patients and to ensure they have access to long-acting injectables (LAIs) in the local community.

For more information about Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health (CALM) and their Early Intervention Psychosis Program (EPIC NOLA), visit the website: www.calmnola.org

Find out more about Patio Drugs here: https://patiodrugs.com/

Podcast produced by Red Rock Branding – www.redrockbranding.com

Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery.

On this episode, Serena Chaudhry speaks with Mental Health Advocate, Kody Green.

Join us for this dive into Kody's powerful firsthand experience, which includes Lived Experience, Addiction, Public Speaking, and Mental Health Advocacy. Kody has over 2 million followers and subscribers across all social media, which has allowed him to reach people and try to break down the stigmas around mental health.

For more information about Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health (CALM) and their Early Intervention Psychosis Program (EPIC NOLA), visit the website: www.calmnola.org

Find out more about Kody here: https://www.kodygreen.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schizophrenichippie

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schizophrenichippie/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kodyjgreen

You can buy his book: Kody Green - Minds over Meetings here - Available from all good book shops, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble.

Podcast produced by Red Rock Branding – www.redrockbranding.com

Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery.

On this episode, co-founders Dr Ashley Weiss and Serena Chaudhry speak with The Honorable Judge Calvin Johnson.

Judge Johnson established the first Mental Health Treatment Court in the State of Louisiana in 2002. By 2005, this Special Court was selected as one of four demonstration courts in the Country. Prior to establishing the first Mental Health Treatment Court, Judge Johnson served as Drug Court Judge from 1994 until 2002. On this episode, we find out more about his work and perspective on mental illnesses and the judicial system.

For more information about Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health (CALM) and their Early Intervention Psychosis Program (EPIC NOLA), visit the website: www.calmnola.org

Find out more about Judge Calvin Johnson here: https://louisianajudgesnoir.org/judges-profiles/judge-calvin-johnson/

Podcast produced by Red Rock Branding – www.redrockbranding.com

Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery.

On this episode, co-founders Dr Ashley Weiss and Serena Chaudhry speak with Mental Health Counselor, Chimela Soublet from the Center of Health and Wellness at Xavier University of Louisiana.

Join us for this dive into the mental health provisions at the university and some of the barriers and stigmas around accessing care.

For more information about Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health (CALM) and their Early Intervention Psychosis Program (EPIC NOLA), visit the website: www.calmnola.org

Find out more about Xavier University of Louisiana.

Main Website: https://www.xula.edu/

Center for Health and Wellness: https://www.xula.edu/center-of-health-wellness/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XULA1925

Podcast produced by Red Rock Branding – www.redrockbranding.com

Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery.

On this episode, co-founders Dr Ashley Weiss and Serena Chaudhry speak with Rachel Star Withers. Rachel is a stunt woman, TV and Film producer, author, podcast host, and happens to have Schizophrenia.

Join us for this fascinating dive into Rachel's life and journey on Reality Check. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery podcast.

For more information about Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health (CALM) and their Early Intervention Psychosis Program (EPIC NOLA) visit the website: www.calmnola.org

Find out more about Rachel.

Website: https://www.rachelstarlive.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelstarlive

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/rachelstarlive

Listen to her Podcast: https://psychcentral.com/blog/is

Podcast produced by Red Rock Branding – www.redrockbranding.com

Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery.

On this episode, co-founders Dr Ashley Weiss and Serena Chaudhry speak with Lindsay Manfredi. Lindsay holds many titles including musician, author, public speaker, and life coach among many others!

For more information about Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health (CALM) and their Early Intervention Psychosis Program (EPIC NOLA) visit the website: www.calmnola.org

You can buy Lindsay's book 'Unfuckwithable: A Guide to Inspired Badassery' here

Podcast produced by Red Rock Branding – www.redrockbranding.com

Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery.

On this episode, co-founders Dr Ashley Weiss and Serena Chaudhry speak with Jayde Nelson about her lived experience and her extensive entrepreneurial and creative work in recovery.

For more information about Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health (CALM) and their Early Intervention Psychosis Program (EPIC NOLA) visit the website: www.calmnola.org

To find out more about Jayde, her book and to follow her on Instagram, her handle is @authenticallyjayde

Podcast produced by Red Rock Branding – www.redrockbranding.com