The Dysregulated Podcast
Follow my journey through the chaos of mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way.
Lived experience is at the heart of this podcast — every episode told through my own lens, with raw honesty and zero filter.
This is a genuine and vulnerable account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past and continue to influence my future.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 212
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
The Psych Ward Stories: The Fear of Loneliness
In this episode, I reflect on my time in the psych ward, focusing on a morning meeting that moved me to tears. I’ve known for a while that this episode was coming, and now I’m grat…
My Therapy Reflections #4 - EMDR and My Internal Family
In this episode, Elliot shares an update on his therapy journey so far. As anticipated, navigating a complex case takes considerable effort, but there's progress! With two therapie…
Oasis Mania: From Anxious Catastrophe to Cautious Elation
I did it! I (somehow) got Oasis tickets for the big reunion tour! But the whole process from announcement to purchase has been one big, imaginary catastrophe. Whether I was success…
Stuck in Bed - Four Days with Depression + Intake Interview Series Update
In this episode, Elliot takes us through a deeply personal experience of battling depression, recounting four days spent bed-ridden and being unable to face the world. It's a raw a…
Fortnightly Check-In #34
Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my sto…
Hyper-Fixation Madness
Hear all about how white-hot emotion has driven me to hyper-fixation. 4.40am in the morning this episode was recorded, after hours of fighting my inner critic, pushing aside my imp…
The Psych Ward Stories: Medication Miracle
In this episode I go back into the Psych ward and tell the story of the biggest turn-around of mental health I've ever seen. Unfortunately, no it didn't involve me, but a fellow pa…
Mood Slow Down - Return of the Sweats
Low mood and the physical toll it takes can be crippling, halting even the best-laid plans. Although I don't suffer from these attacks as frequently as I used to, when they strike,…
Measuring My Stress and Worry: Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)
In this episode together we walk through each step of the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), reflecting on the questions, the scoring process, and the results. Discover how this invento…
My Therapy Reflections #3 - Dissociative Amnesia
In the "My Therapy Reflections" series, I take you into the world of psychotherapy and share my experiences using psychological interventions to create a life worth living. It is t…
My Therapy Reflections #2
In the "My Therapy Reflections" series, I take you into the world of psychotherapy and share my experiences using psychological interventions to create a life worth living. It is t…
Embracing Chaos: Therapy, Advocacy, and New Beginnings
In this episode, join me as I navigate the whirlwind of my world, sharing insights and experiences from my ongoing mental health journey. From returning to therapy and ramping up m…
Fortnightly Check-In #33 (part B) - Lungs Are Burnin’
Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my sto…
Fortnightly Check-In #33 - Weighed Down
Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my sto…
Beyond the Bottle #6 - Six Months
Against all the odds, I've done it – six months without alcohol! And the difference is life-changing. Sunday mornings are mine again, and gone are the wasted days of mentally recov…
Three Days of Darkness
In this episode, I confront a troubling pattern that's taken hold of my life: weekends have become a time for checking out from the world and crawling within. Each weekend brings a…
Banned From the Zoo (Almost)
In this lighthearted episode, I dive into a fun and unforgettable zoo adventure that almost got out of hand. In this episode I explore the quirks of stimming from autism, the unex…
One Down, Plenty to Go: My Tapering Gathers Speed
Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my sto…
Warning Signs: Is This Mania?
Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my sto…
Fortnightly Check-In #32 - Withdrawals Taking Hold
Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my sto…