Nathan Donnelly, Bill Brown, Amanda Stoddard

In Our Issues

Health EN ↓ 17 episodes

Come smash the stigma and learn the truth with first hand accounts from people living with mental illness. Hosted by peers! Let's learn a thing or two about what it's like to be in our shoes and in our issues.

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Nathan Donnelly, Bill Brown, Amanda Stoddard

Episodes

Holiday Episode 2025 12.12.2025 43:26

How do the holidays effect your mental health? Amanda Bill and Nathan discuss their experiences!

Peer Support Part 2 14.11.2025 1:01:21

What's it like being a peer supporter? What kind of responsibilities do you have/. How do you become one? All these questions and more are answered in this second part of our Peer Support episode!

Peer Support Part 1 - Introduction 07.11.2025 24:51

Your introduction to peer support work: what it is, how it works, and how important it is!

The Young Adult Neurodivergent Workplace Experience 24.10.2025 39:18

Produced by Nathan Donnelly. Shot at and funded by The Recover Center of Hamilton County.

Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) 12.09.2025 1:16:04

How do you live in a world that's so cold when you're so sensitive? What does being a highly sensitive person give you that other people lack? Find that out and much more with Amanda Bill and Nathan! Alternate title: Emotional Blue Balls

Michael Coppage | Part 3: "Little Steps, Big Change" 30.04.2025 42:15

Check out Michael's podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/black-box/id1560322029

Michael Coppage | Part 2: "Art that Changes Minds" 17.04.2025 32:58

Check out Michael's Podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/black-box/id1560322029

Michael Coppage | Part 1: "Mental Healthers" 02.04.2025 48:30

Michael's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/black-box/id1560322029

Therapy Experiences and Advice 19.10.2024 50:30

Use these search engines to help you find a therapist! http://Therapyden.com https://www.psychologytoday.com/us https://openpathcollective.org/

Interpersonal Relationships and Mental Health 20.09.2024 55:02

Amanda's Writing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loadedpalms/ Brene Brown "Marriage is Never 50/50" Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfL4RTuC9Bk Lave Language Test: https://bayareacbtcenter.com/love-language-quiz/

Depression | Navigating the Unbearable Sadness 09.08.2023 1:03:09

We define and discuss our experiences with depression. We also discuss what to do when you can do to work with you mind to combat it! All three of us struggle with it. If you struggle with it too, hopefully our research and discussion can help you learn what will work for you! Book for Research: The Upward Spiral https://www.amazon.com/Upward-Spiral-Neuroscience-Reverse-Depression/dp/1626251...

Living with Childhood Trauma | The ACE Test with Ashley 12.07.2023 1:17:14

Having a traumatic childhood or dealing with toxic stress in our developmental years can make adult life difficult. The ACE test helps us understand just how much of that trauma and toxic stress we're living with. Our friend Ashley has quite the ACE score, and she's here to share her life experiences for us to learn from. Relevant Links: The Deepest Well (book) https://www.amazon.com/Deepest-...

CPTSD | Wired for Survival 27.06.2023 1:07:36

Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is relatively new on the mental illness scene in comparison to other diagnosis. It shows its face when you've experienced long periods of consistent toxic stress. In this episode we define it and discuss our experiences with it. There's plenty more to talk about when it comes to this complex topic so reach out to your care team or do some additional research...

ADHD | A True Double-Edged Sword 02.06.2023 1:21:25

Alternate title: I'm Gonna Need Your TPN Report ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is what happens when a brain can't turn off a neural pathway associated with both deep beautiful creativity and deep depressive brooding. It is both a blessing and a curse. Knowledge is power - learning to work with the brain is an essential skill for ADHDers! Here, we discuss how ADHDers can wor...

Answering Audience Questions! | Helping Others Communicate Their Needs Without Getting Overwhelmed 17.05.2023 1:10:15

How do I confront my parents about behavior of theirs that prevents me from growing as a person? How do I let my loved ones in on my mental illness experience without overwhelming them? Is a diagnosis really that important? What are your favorite coping skills? We answer these questions and many more thanks to our inquisitive audience! You guys are awesome! Link to our Website! https://in...

Boundaries | Their Types, Natures, and How We Can Keep Them Healthy 04.05.2023 46:40

There are many types of boundaries, and understanding them can help us protect ourselves and others. The more we understand, the easier it is to give and receive the proper respect we deserve. This is especially true if you are a person living with mental illness. Let's learn and discuss! Boundaries info and worksheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VJiviuiriNf-5fJddebTcc2BxFZ6O6jK/view?u...

Self-esteem | How Mental Illness and Trauma Affect it 20.04.2023 1:00:19

Alternate title: The Feedback Loop of Ugliness Neurodivergent people live outside of societal expectations, which can create self-esteem issues. Trauma can as well. Let's discuss. Also contains nerf dart warfare, so be sure to check out our YouTube page for more of the fun! Link to relevant documents and worksheets: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SUhRaV58OWX6dBIIe9JZg-d9LlF-rRH7/view?usp=s...