Traci Wulterkens

Stigmas and Open Wounds: the life and times of a neurodivergent

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Follow our journey as we dive into the stigmas that follow mental illness. I will be talking about my personal ups and downs as a bi-polar person and what others around me have learned along the way.

Author

Traci Wulterkens

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Health

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stigmasandopenwounds.com

Latest episode

Nov 13, 2025

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Episodes

Resolutions and Goals 29.12.2022

This week we talk about how to make good resolutions and goals so you're not scrambling for the new year.

Migraines And The Stigmas They Carry 15.12.2022

This week we take a look into the stigmas with migraines and everything that comes with them. We will also learn a little about Traci's history with the dreaded migraine.

Self Acceptance...How Happy Are You? 01.12.2022

In this episode we talk about self acceptance and where your happiness comes from. Do you do things to make others happy or to make yourself happy? How happy are you really?

Stress Of The Holidays 17.11.2022

In this episode we talk about how to ease some common holiday stresses.

What IS This Thing Called Depression? 03.11.2022

In this Episode we explore the world of clinical depression and talk a little bit about the journey Traci went through when she first found out she had depression.

Putting On A Face 20.10.2022

In our season two premier we explore what it is like to 'put on a face' in public and attempt to be happy when you are anything but.

'Tis Our Season 22.09.2022

It's our last episode of the season! In this episode we take a look back at the season, why we started this podcast in the first place, and answer some listener questions. Don't worry, we'll be back on October 20'th for a fresh new season.

Jason L: Life, Limitations, and Little Ones pt 2 08.09.2022

This week we continue our journey with friend and podcaster, Jason Lane, as he dives further inter his life and talks about his kids and some of their developmental struggles.

Jason L: Life, Limitations, and Little Ones pt 1 25.08.2022

This week we have on our friend and fellow podcaster, Jason Lane to talk about his many hurdles in life. His early diagnosis in life with what we now know of as ADD/ADHD, struggles with family and living situations as his ongoing medication search (or lack of medication)continued. We end and pick up next episode talking about how life with his kids changed things for Jason.

Anxiety Attacks vs Panic Attacks 11.08.2022

In this episode we discuss the differences between anxiety and panic attacks as well as different ways to cope with each.

Overthinkers 28.07.2022

Is there a difference between overthinking and worrying? How about overthinking and problem solving? It turns out there is a pretty fine line and it can be a pretty tricky one to navigate.

Mental Health Foods 14.07.2022

Sure, many of us say we eat 'healthy', even I do. But what does that even mean? What are good foods to eat if you have a mental disorder such as bipolar or depression? What foods do you not want to go near? It turns out food may be more complicated that we give it credit for.

Empaths 30.06.2022

Do you ever feel like you're a little more emotional than others? Maybe you can read people really well or have a keen intuition? If so, you could be an empath. In this weeks episode we discuss some of the traits of an empath, the good and bad sides of it and how to cope.

Sensory Overload and Then Some 16.06.2022

In this episode we talk about the ins and outs about sensory overload...then we go on a little tangent. I forgot to mention this video in the episode but I feel it is a great representation of sensory overload: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2P4Ed6G3gw Eric and I referenced another great podcast and one of it's episodes so I wanted to post it for you to listen to. How I Built This Lab With Guy R...

What This Podcast Has Done For Me 02.06.2022

The time doing this podcast so far has been the most rewarding and yet the most challenging in some time. While digging deeper into the world of mental illness, little did I know that I'd be digging deeper into myself. -As I promised I said I would note some of the instagram accounts I follow that have helped me. The top two are: asafeplaceinsideyourhead and realdepressionproject I also enjoy folo...

Stigmas and Open Wounds - Spoonies 19.05.2022

I tend to talk about how those with a mental illness don't have the same amount of hours in the day or our hours don't have as great of quality. This would make many of us spoonies. This week we talk about what the spoon theory is and how it applies to those with chronic illnesses.

Turning the Tables- Ask Eric 05.05.2022

In this episode we are turning the tables and asking Eric all of the questions. What is it like to date, be married to and live with a mentally ill person? Have I driven him nuts yet or do we have years of bliss in our future?

Fox Cities Murder and Mayhem- Justice for Frank Frye (Murdered 1969, Appleton) 21.04.2022

As promised, here are my favorite episodes from Fox Cities Murder and Mayhem and Milwaukee Mafia (lucky for you, I couldn't pick just one mayhem so you get two!) Frank Frye was a retired police officer and motel night watchman. One night, he is not only killed but brought several miles away and dumped. Who wanted Frank dead and why? More information can be found at gavinschmitt.com/frank-frye-murd...

Fox Cities Murder and Mayhem- Orson Avery's Lucky Shot 21.04.2022

As promised, here are my favorite episodes from Fox Cities Murder and Mayhem and Milwaukee Mafia (lucky for you, I couldn't pick just one mayhem so you get two!) Ozzy Osbourne wasn't the first to experience a "shot in the dark." Green Bay's Orson Avery found himself on the receiving end of a burglary gang and wasn't about to let his migraines stop him from fighting back.

Milwaukee Mafia- Blackie Sullivan 21.04.2022

As promised, here are my favorite episodes from Fox Cities Murder and Mayhem and Milwaukee Mafia! Frequent mob target John Sullivan, more commonly known as “Blackie”, and later “Blackie the Sieve”. He earned the nickname due to how many times he's been shot, and survived. For more on Blackie Sullivan, visit: https://milwaukeemafia.com/blackie-sullivan/ Links: Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more info...

Do Authors Get Anxiety? 07.04.2022

On this episode we interview special guest, author and podcaster, Gavin Schmitt. Gavin will talk about his podcasts that he co-hosts with Eric but he will also open up about his history with Anxiety.

My Rough Patch: Anxiety Overload 24.03.2022

Over roughly three months I experienced some of the darkest times I'd ever had and I didn't have my psychiatrist to lean on and very little medicine on hand so I had to find alternative anxiety busters.

Lessons From a Bipolar Traveler- tips for getting the most out of life 10.03.2022

In this episode we reflect back on what I needed to concentrate on most mentally during our travels and how that can translate into our needs in every day life. Perhaps we could all slow down and enjoy what's around us a little more.

The Therapist Search 24.02.2022

How do you find a Therapist? What makes a therapist good or bad, right or wrong? Could and onlind therapist be right for you? We discuss all of this and more in today's episode. As promised, here are some online therapists: https://livehealthonline.com/ (this is the onen I use) https://www.betterhelp.com/ https://www.talkspace.com/

Mixed Episodes 10.02.2022

Most people know that bipolar consits of highs and lows, manic and depression but not as many people are familiar with mixed episodes. In this episode we discuss what mixed episodes consist of for someone with bipolar dispordar.

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