The Mighty Podcast

Let’s talk clinical trials, shall we? (Spoiler alert: One of our guests on this episode has been enrolled in one for 33 years! 🤯) In this episode of The Mighty Podcast, host Ashley is joined by Jackie Scott and Peter J. Franz, Ph.D. to explore the world of mental health clinical trials. Jackie is a speaker with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, creator of the PS Project, and mental health advocate living with depression. Pete is an assistant professor at Yeshiva University and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He conducts research on depression, suicide, and other topics related to mental health. Together, the trio discusses Jackie’s involvement in her longstanding clinical trial for her depression related to her lack of serotonin, Pete shares his experience as a researcher — including some of his work on suicide reduction — where he tested whether reading other people's lived experiences could be used as a therapeutic resource, and both share their wisdom for anyone considering if a clinical trial is the right fit for their mental health journey. This episode touches on suicide and suicidal ideation. If this is triggering, be sure to avoid these sections of the episode: 6:17-8:21 and 20:25-20:47. If you live with depression, take this pre-screener to see if you’re eligible to participate in the Juniper study: https://bit.ly/3sdrCsx A transcript (and more!) can be found on The Mighty: https://bit.ly/40OB4j8 This episode is sponsored by Otsuka.

Do you ever feel like riding a horse while on your period? Neither do we, but apparently period product commercials believe we do (and we have #opinions!). In this episode of The Mighty Podcast, host Ashley is joined by Camara, Shruti, and Skye to talk about the “taboo” experience that is having a period. They discuss societal “norms,” what doctors do – and specifically don’t – know, and just wait to hear some of the go-to euphemisms we use when it’s that time of the month.

For being the body’s largest organ, skin conditions sure do have a mixed reputation. (Insert joke here about them being flaky.) In this episode of The Mighty Podcast, host Ashley gets under the skin (well, metaphorically) of guests Camara Rauen, Shruti Shivaramakrishnan, Skye Gailing, and Katia Budak to talk about their respective skin conditions. While they do discuss the physical symptoms of their diagnoses — eczema, rosacea, acne, and keratosis pilaris — they also dive into how those conditions impact their mental health as well as their relationships with the skin they’re in. Come for the validation, stay for Shruti and Katia's incredibly detailed masterclass in skin care 101. A transcript of the episode is available here: https://bit.ly/3EhYkLV

Why have one podcast host when you can have three? In this episode, Mighty host Ashley talks with Kat and Skye, the co-hosts of our new sister podcast Health & (un)Wellness, about their experience living with migraine. Learn more about each of their migraine stories as well as what the neurological disease has stolen from (and given to) them. They will also give an inside scoop about the first season of Health & (un)Wellness, which centers an unfiltered deep dive on what it means to live with migraine; from work to home, mental health to misconceptions. Get a preview of the season’s incredible roster of guests, and find out what oddities Kat and Skye each have stashed in their purses right now! Listen to Health & (un)Wellness: https://bit.ly/46msVVg

In this special minisode, Mighty staff members Ashley and Camara Rauen dive into the pros and cons of working from home and going to an office or dedicated workplace, and the impact both physical and mental health can have on those decisions. Connect on The Mighty:Join the conversation on your workplace preference! Join the The Water Cooler group and talk about navigating employment with living with health conditions. Join the Podcast Peeps group to talk about all things podcast. Read this story:If Working From Home Negatively Affects Your Mental Health, You're Not Alone

In this episode, Mighty Host Ashley sits down with LGBTQ+ advocates, Devin-Norelle and Ren Fernandez-Kim, to discuss their personal mental health journeys, the importance of normalizing the conversation about depression in the LGBTQ+ community and why they’re sharing their stories in a new campaign developed by and for the LGBTQ+ community, Depression Looks Like Me.Sponsored by Depression Looks Like Me by Janssen Neuroscience. #DepressionLooksLikeMe Podcast Transcript Link: https://themighty.com/2022/06/lets-get-real-about-depression-in-the-lgbtqia-community/ Check out DepressionLooksLikeMe.com for more information and resources: https://bit.ly/3MiPYpu To learn more about Ren Fernandex-Kem and Devin-Norelle see below: Ren: https://bit.ly/3M8yZX6 Devin-Norelle: https://bit.ly/3OjeF6r

In honor of World Bipolar Day, this episode tackles the lived experience of bipolar disorder. Mighty host Ashley is joined by Rudy Caseres, a live-streamer, mental health public speaker, and storytelling event producer, Gabe Howard, a professional speaker, podcast host, and author, and Sarah Jickling, a musician, podcaster, aerial artist, and mental health advocate, for a discussion on the details that are important to know whether you're have the diagnosis or know someone with the disorder. They'll talk about their different paths to a bipolar diagnosis, the good and bad side of hospitalizations, and their suggestions for ways to create and build support before a moment of crisis. Episode Transcript: https://bit.ly/3qMLtLc Mighty Podcast Peeps Group: https://themighty.com/groups/podcastpeeps/ Download The Mighty App: http://mgty.co/app Check out Gabe's podcasts and book on his site: GabeHoward.com Check out Sarah's music and podcast on her site: SarahsGoodBadLuck.com Check Rudy's blog and speaking content on his site: RudyCaseres.com

In this episode, Mighty host Ashley is joined by Imadé Nibokun, a writer and mental health advocate who founded Depressed While Black, Marie Shanley of Mxiety, a Twitch streamer, and mental health advocate, and Matt Rivera, an actor, mental health advocate, and owner of Neto Keto Foods. They discuss the topic of suicidal ideation, their lived experiences along with the misconceptions around it. They provide ideas on how to support loved ones experiencing suicidal ideation as well as noting actionable ways to improve the way mental health and suicide are thought and talked about. Content Warning: Suicide, suicidal ideation National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Text Line: Text ‘HOME’ to 741741 International resources: https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp Additional suicide prevention resources: https://themighty.com/suicide-prevention-resources/ Transcript: bit.ly/SuicidalIdeationPodcast Podcast Peeps Group: https://themighty.com/groups/podcastpeeps/ The Mighty App: http://mgty.co/app Imadé Nibokun: instagram.com/depressedwhileblack Rebuild: Help formerly incarcerated individuals with therapists of color here: bit.ly/REBUILD2021Matt Rivera: https://www.instagram.com/ramborivera/Los Angeles LGBT Center: https://lalgbtcenter.org/Marie Shanley Find more work from Marie: https://mxiety.com/ The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook: https://kathrynhgordon.com/2021/07/11/the-suicidal-thoughts-workbook-is-available-now/

In this episode, Mighty Host Ashley is joined by Mighty staff members Camara Rauen, Monique Vitche, along with Conor (Brom) to talk about living with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They’ll discuss how ADHD impacts how they see the world, the differences in their diagnostic journeys, and a few lighthearted and relatable anecdotes about living in a neurotypical world. This episode was sponsored by Talkspace: go to https://bit.ly/Talkspace2021 to get $100 off with code MIGHTY Transcript: bit.ly/ADHDPodcast Podcast Peeps: https://themighty.com/groups/podcastpeeps/ The Mighty App: http://mgty.co/app

In this episode Mighty Staff members Ashley, Heidi Cope and Kat Harrison along with Mighty Super Contributor Charles Mickles discuss their experience living with chronic illness and the misconceptions they have faced along the way. This episode was sponsored by Talkspace: go to https://bit.ly/Talkspace2021 to get $100 off with code MIGHTY Charles Mickles: https://themighty.com/u/charlesmickles/ Transcript: bit.ly/cimisconceptions Podcast Peeps: https://themighty.com/groups/podcastpeeps/ The Mighty App: http://mgty.co/app