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
A Perfect Storm: Withdrawals and COVID
Withdrawals from psychoactive medications is one thing, but to add COVID on top? That just isn't fair! But that is what I am contending with right now. This has turned out to be on…
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
The tapering process has begun, and right on cue withdrawal effects have started! This could get a lot uglier before things improve. Feels like one step forwards, two steps back at…
My Tapering Plan
IMPORTANT: TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR IF CONSIDERING REDUCING OR STOPPING MEDICATION.
My (missing) plan to taper off medications is ready to go. Because of side effects, most notably memo…
Fortnightly Check-In #31 - Time to Taper
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 #5 - Married to the Drink
Weddings and alcohol, aren't they just meant to be? Well not for me! As difficult as it was, the streak continues. No alcohol, no hangxiety, no embarrassment and no regrets. A grea…
Fortnightly Check-In #30 - Brain Zaps and Weddings
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…
A Time for Reflection: Alumni Award Nomination
I am fortunate to have been nominated for the 2024 University of Newcastle Young Alumni award. This has provided a great opportunity to reflect on what I have been trying to achiev…
Beyond the Bottle #4 - First Dates
Dating and alcohol, sounds like a match made in heaven, right? Well not for me. I need to figure out how to date sober and I've taken a big step forward with that! With some smart …
Pride of the Hunter: Tackling Social Anxiety
Although social anxiety is an everyday challenge for me, I am able to minimise its impact. This is exactly what happened recently when I watched my mighty Newcastle Knights battle …
Fortnightly Check-In #29 - No Sweat
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 #3: The First Big Test
My (future) brother in-laws bucks party. What could go wrong? Well, nothing! Because I successfully navigated a very high risk situation and DID NOT drink any alcohol. The streak c…
Strung Out
In this episode it's all about being sleep deprived. About being absolutely out on your feet but still pushing ahead, no matter what. Being extremely fatigued is not a new thing fo…
Fortnightly Check-In #28 - Back to Normality
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…
Never Backing Down
In this episode, I put forward my credentials as a mental health warrior by sharing how I bounced back from a severe mental health episode. Learn about the transformative power of …
Acute Catastrophic Meltdown
In this episode, I share a deeply personal journey through an acute mental health crisis. I recount the challenges faced, the strength found within, and what this all means moving …
Fortnightly Check-In #27 - Transitional Leave
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…
Kava, Loopholes and Mental Fitness
Dive into this episode where I spill the beans on the chill vibes of Kava and its sneaky anti-anxiety superpowers! I headed down the highway to Sydney for some presenter training a…
Break in Transmission (See You Soon)
3 weeks down, 3 weeks to go. My stay at ISMHU is progressing nicely. Part of the deal though is that I put the breaks on the poddy until my stay is done. So yes, I am breaking the…
Humbled by Boredom
Join me as I journey back to my old stomping ground. It's a reunion with the past, but this time, it's a different "me" – one ready to embrace a new chapter of growth that can only…
Breaking the Rules
My first week in the Intermediate Stay Mental Health Ward (ISMHU) is in the bag! Some improvements, and other areas to look at. The road to recovery and continued positive mental h…