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
Running With My Inner Critic
The inner critic. Always by my side. But I am working hard at putting it in its place. And to do that we must follow the plan. Healthy habits, robust routines. Thats how we win thi…
Fortnightly Check-In #14 - Habit Building
"The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine". It sure is. But habits, routine and structure are concepts I have always struggled with. And a lot of it has to do with…
Trade-offs
Life is full of compromises. Medications and side effects go hand in hand. So what happens if the medications cause cognitive issues, yet exponentially improve mood? Well, Elliot i…
My Great Comeback Begins
After six weeks in the psych ward, yours truly is back! Well....hopefully. To be truly "back" a lot of hard work is still yet to come. Really, the hard work starts now! But today I…
Taking The Next Step
This is it. No more medication changes. It is time for the psychological interventions to do their thing. Because unfortunately you cannot medicate personality, self esteem, insecu…
My Return to Therapy
Finally some positive news! Elliot has returned to his psychologist. A clear plan moving forward has been created and hope has been restored. It won't be easy, but you'll hear all …
The Psych Ward Stories: Medication Changes
In this episode Elliot explains some of the medication changes he has been presented with and their impacts on his mental health. We also hear how a radio interview Elliot was apar…
The Discharge Papers #5
In this episode Elliot recounts his most recent stay in the psychiatric emergency department. Sometimes you have to make some noise to get the help that you need! And thankfully, a…
Fortnightly Check-In #13 - Clinical Review
Today featured my first clinical review while being admitted to the Intermediate Stay Mental Health Ward. Routine, routine, routine! That's what Elliot needs more of. And maybe som…
Those I've Lost Along the Way
I share my thoughts straight out of a meditation session. It's all about how people drift into our lives, but often drift out over time as well. To me this is a very sad fact of li…
My Journal #5
The next instalment of the "My Journal" series. In this episode I recount a particularly interesting journal entry. Not so much because of the entry itself, but because of the cont…
My Return to Hospital
Its official, I am back in hospital! A different hospital this time, at the James Fletcher campus. Just a quick check in to update you all on my latest happenings. Plenty more to b…
Sleep Deprived
Sleep deprivation is never a fun time, and it poses a major problem if you are suffering from mental illness. In this episode I explore the effects sleep deprivation has on my ment…
Referral Letter - Intermediate Stay Mental Health Unit
I have been referred by my GP to the Intermediate Stay Mental Health Unit for ongoing treatment in the public system. This episode has a look at what is contained within the referr…
DBT Skills: Wise Mind
Discover Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) with 'The Dysregulated Podcast'!
Episode #2: Wise Mind
You can follow me on Instagram: @elliot.t.waters, and the show on…
Fortnightly Check-In #12 - Return to hospital?
Return to hospital, break ups and BPD. It has been a few big weeks, but the real challenges are yet to come.
Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lesson…
My Living Hell
Have you ever wondered what it is like living with mental illness? Well this is the episode for you. This is as raw, genuine and honest as it gets. This is the real deal. And for t…
Medication Overhaul
My time at then Maitland Private Hospital was very much concerned with reducing the number of psychoactive medications I was having (with little benefit) and to go old school in th…
Fortnightly Check-In #11 - Feeling Flat
The next instalment of the fortnightly check-in series. Medication changes, flat feelings and exciting episodes on their way!
You can follow me on Instagram: @elliot…
DBT Skills: Radical Acceptance
Discover Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) with 'The Dysregulated Podcast'!
Episode #1: Radical Acceptance
You can follow me on Instagram: @elliot.t.waters, and th…