Mequell Buck

Mequell Buck: Thriving with Mental Illness

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Author, public speaker and suicide survivor Mequell Buck, along with her husband Adam, have an open and honest discussion about issues surrounding mental illness. Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, but always insightful.

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Mequell Buck

Episodes

Ep. 18: When to get help 02.10.2020 32:56

Mequell and Adam discuss the question of when to get professional help if you're experiencing symptoms and what that help would look like

Ep. 17: Managing Expectations 25.09.2020 26:50

Mequell and Adam talk about how expectations can contribute to feeling like a burden and how to combat that

Ep. 16: Choosing to be vulnerable 17.09.2020 31:02

Mequell and Adam discuss her decision to be vulnerable by writing a book and the rewards that have come from that through creating connections

Ep. 15: Movie Review - Words on Bathroom Walls 11.09.2020 36:14

Mequell and Adam discuss talking points about a newly released movie about mental illness: Words on Bathroom Walls which happens to be her all-time favorite.

Ep. 14: Preventing Suicide 04.09.2020 27:26

Mequell and Adam discuss the two leading factors that contribute to suicide and how to combat them.

Ep. 13: Dr. Joel Beckstead 28.08.2020 52:09

Clinical psychologist Dr. Joel Beckstead joins Mequell and Adam to discuss the number one health care crisis in America.

Ep. 12: Having a good psychologist on your team 21.08.2020 26:21

Mequell and Adam discuss the role of a good psychologist and how they differ from psychiatrists.

Ep. 11: Fundamentals of success 14.08.2020 26:38

Mequell and Adam discuss the importance of controlling the fundamentals in order to maximize stability in managing mental illness

Ep. 10: Being flexible with your teen 07.08.2020 26:21

Mequell and Adam discuss the importance of being flexible with education options for your teens

Ep. 9: Sam Buck: Coping strategies and communication tips for teens 30.07.2020 36:08

Our son Sam joins us and shares his experience in learning to communicate and discusses how technology helped him when he was at his lowest.

Ep. 8: Tips for protecting relationships 24.07.2020 27:48

Mental illness is often misunderstood and can sometimes put a strain on relationships. Mequell and Adam share a few tips they have learned over 24 years of marriage to help you protect your relationships and stay connected with those you love.

Ep. 7: Separating yourself from your symptoms: Ella Buck 17.07.2020 24:22

Our daughter Ella joins us to share her own experience with mental illness and her realization that she can separate herself from her symptoms.

Ep. 6: Fine tuning meds like nobody's business 10.07.2020 23:11

Mequell and Adam discuss what the process of finding the right medication combination looks like in real life

Ep. 5: Sifting through treatment options . . . and why I use medication 03.07.2020 26:43

Mequell and Adam discuss the many different treatment options available and all of Mequell's many experiences with them before finally settling on treating her mental illness with medication.

Ep. 4: The art of saying no (without looking like a jerk) 26.06.2020 22:16

Mequell and Adam discuss ways to manage your time and energy to work around mental illness and avoid burn out.

Ep. 3: Suicide -- It's not what you think 23.06.2020 25:26

Mequell shares insights from her own life as they discuss how to understand and prevent suicide.

Ep. 1: What's the deal with this podcast? 21.06.2020 3:38

Mequell and Adam introduce themselves and the podcast.

Ep. 2: What is mental illness?. . . asking for a friend 21.06.2020 23:41

Mequell and Adam explain what mental illness is and how to be a good friend to someone struggling.