Not What You See
Not What You See
Mike Fortin
AN OPEN DISCUSSION ON MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS. Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is a discussion between 2 people who openly talk about their mental health issues and how they cope with them as a way to reduce the mental health stigma. Unless specified in the podcast, nobody on the podcast is a licensed mental health professional. If you feel the need to hurt yourself or someone else please reach out to a medical or mental health professional.
Bobby's Story
Bobby discusses his experience with anxiety and panic attacks. He also discusses the loss of his father and the toll that took on him as well as his mother.  We also discuss body dysmorphia as well as using a life coach for therapy (https://talkitoutlifecoach.com) Organizations for help: National Alliance on Mental Health (https://nami.org) Suicide Prevention Lifeline (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org) Phone number: 800-273-8255 (TALK) Your local library has books and resources to research mental health conditions. Musical Credits: Herman Nebula (https://www.freeplaylive.com/)
May 19, 2021
2 hr 1 min
Aramis' Story
Aramis discusses his experience with anxiety and panic attacks. He also discusses his family history of mental illness and how his family did not discuss their mental health. as well as having a support system which is calls his "Anxiety Bros". Organizations for help: National Alliance on Mental Health (https://nami.org) Suicide Prevention Lifeline (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org) Phone number: 800-273-8255 (TALK) Your local library has books and resources to research mental health conditions. Musical Credits: Herman Nebula (https://www.freeplaylive.com/)
Mar 2, 2021
1 hr 20 min
Lea's Story
Lea discusses growing up with undiagnosed Autistic Spectrum Disorder and finally being successfully diagnosed as an adult. She also talks about how her autism has affected her career as well her depression and anxiety. Organizations for help: National Alliance on Mental Health (https://nami.org) Suicide Prevention Lifeline (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org) Phone number: 800-273-8255 (TALK) Autism Speaks (https://www.autismspeaks.org) 5-4-3-2-1 Ground Method (https://insighttimer.com/blog/54321-grounding-technique) Musical Credits: Herman Nebula (https://www.freeplaylive.com/)
Feb 8, 2021
1 hr 6 min
Chance's Story
Chance discusses his ADHD, depression and anxiety as well as how cosplay helps control his conditions. We also discuss the results of bullying as well as how sharing a traumatic experience with others can heal and the power of a performer. We also go down a bit of a Hedwig rabbit hole. Organizations for help: National Alliance on Mental Health (https://nami.org) Suicide Prevention Lifeline (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org) Phone number: 800-273-8255 (TALK) Information on ADHD (https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html) Let's Go Fly A Kite from Mary Poppins (https://youtu.be/g89NxTTycxc) Lena Hall (http://www.lenahall.com) Lena Hall Virtually Live Tickets (https://www.tickettailor.com/events/midnightradioinc) Snowpiercer (https://www.tntdrama.com/snowpiercer) Musical Credits: Herman Nebula (https://www.freeplaylive.com/)
Feb 6, 2021
1 hr 15 min
Pat's Story
Pat discusses his alcohol use, depression and anxiety as well as how video games help relieve his conditions. Organizations for help: National Alliance on Mental Health (https://nami.org) Suicide Prevention Lifeline (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org) Phone number: 800-273-8255 (TALK) Alcoholics Anonymous (https://aa.org/) Musical Credits: Herman Nebula (https://www.freeplaylive.com/)
Jan 27, 2021
46 min
Antz's Story
Antz discusses growing up autistic and hearing impaired. He also talks about how he handles his anxiety, depression and loss of family members. Organizations for help: National Alliance on Mental Health (https://nami.org) Suicide Prevention Lifeline (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org) Phone number: 800-273-8255 (TALK) Autism Speaks (https://www.autismspeaks.org) Musical Credits: Herman Nebula (https://www.freeplaylive.com/)
Jan 11, 2021
43 min
My Story
I tell the story of my struggles with mental health and how I keep my conditions under control. Organizations for help: National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI .org) Suicide Prevention Lifeline.org Phone number: 800-273-8255 (TALK) Musical Credits: Herman Nebula
Jan 4, 2021
22 min