Today on Human First Podcast (@humanfirst.podcast), Alia is joined by Vanessa Boutilier. At the age of 21, Vanessa experienced a mental disruption that admitted her into the psychiatric ward. Upon her admittance, Vanessa was diagnosed with schizophrenia (now revised to schizoaffective bipolar disorder), a diagnosis that is now very much intertwined into her life. On this episode, Vanessa walks us through her experience with schizophrenia, and how with support, self-love and a strong will to live, has enabled her to live a rich and meaningful life.