Talk Mental Health With Dr. Logan Noone, DO

David Woods Bartley is a professional mental health speaker, who has delivered more than 300 speeches over the past 7 years. Most notably, he presented at TedxLosGatos. David is a firm believer in the power of connection and creating hope. David is a member of the Placer County Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board (MHADAB) and sits on the Board of Directors for a local chapter of Depressi...

First MO-vember themed episode is with my great friend and classmate, Nic Lalanne. We discuss the mental health differences of premed vs medical students. While my mental health was more taxed as a premed, Nic has experienced more stress while in medical school. We talk about the importance of discussing mental health, regardless of whether someone is diagnosed with any psychiatric condition. This...

I bring back my first guest ever, my classmate and friend, Megan Haughton. In Ep. 2, we talk about her experiences with OCD. On this episode, we discuss Megan's new diagnosis of ADHD, and what steps she's taken to improve academically and emotionally in medical school. We discuss how she uses medication, friendship, and therapy to help manage both ADHD and OCD as a medical student. Megan is a seco...

I talk with Ruben Aragon, who has followed my content since posting on YouTube in 2013. Ruben shares his story of bipolar disorder, and why he wants to publicly disclose his story after 24 years. We discuss the importance of exercise and diet on managing bipolar disorder, and what to expect after sharing your story of mental illness on social media.

Dr. Edward Bilsky is Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Pacific Northwest University. He received a Ph. D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy in 1996, with a concentration in opioid pharmacology, pain and addiction. We talk about diagnosing and treating pain, and the epidemic of opiate addiction. We discuss the various treatment optio...

Ep. 20 - Severe Migraines Exacerbate Depression & Anxiety - I talk with my classmate, Katie, about her experiences with significant, and frequent migraines. These migraines can be absolutely debilitating at times. Katie discusses how she copes with this chronic pain, and also how her mental health is often impacted. Katie talks about how her pain, depression, and anxiety interrelate.

I talk with my great friend, Jeremy, who dealt with severe test induced anxiety and insomnia during his first year of medical school. Jeremy shared his earlier mental health challenge of PTSD in Ep. 6, and today, he's back to share his experience of medical school. We talk about how we deal with the stress of tests, managing insomnia, and how to adjust your approach to medical school. CHEERS!

Richard Arroyo has one of the most unique roads to medicine in our class. Richard completed his law degree, and then embarked on adventure, taking him from Texas, to Minnesota, Thailand, and Alaska. Richard is one of my best friends in medical school, and we both possess a passion for mental health and well being. In this episode, we discuss Richard's interest and experience with mental illness, a...

I talk with Matt about his experiences dealing with addiction to opiates and other substances, and how that shaped his life. Matt grew up in Maine, and dealt with social anxiety from a young age. He grew an affinity to substances, which lead him to eventually become addicted to opiates. Matt found himself in jail, but eventually turned his life around to pursue becoming a physician. This story is...

I rapidly interview any medical student that visited my Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Club booth at Pacific Northwest University club fair. As president of this club, I have the opportunity to interact with many students interested in psychiatry. I ask them how they gauge their own mental health, and how they mitigate against mental challenges. I was able to interview a wide variety of 1st and 2n...

I talk with Zach, (@zachandsofie) who decided to leave medical school to pursue a career that better aligned with his passions. Zach was capable of success in medical school, and passed all of his courses. However, he found himself frustrated with the inefficiencies of medicine, and desired for a different path. Zach explains the process of leaving medicine, what life has been like as an entrepren...

Dr. Vania Manipod (@freudandfashion) was the first physician I encountered that was open about her experience with social anxiety. Her attitude inspired me to publicly disclose my bipolar disorder on my medical school applications. We discuss why she feels it is healthier to live openly about mental health, the proper use of social media, and how to combat student and physician burnout. We talk ab...

Rudy Caseres, my inspiration for starting my podcast, comes on to discuss forced mental health treatment. We talk about the shortcomings and negative outcomes of forced psychiatric care, and solutions we think are possible. We also discuss the notion of "bipolar as a superpower." Rudy is an incredible mental health advocate, and a blast to have on the show. I am sure Rudy will come on again!

I talk with PNWU anatomy scholar, Kyle Stumetz, about how to tackle your first year of medical school. We discuss mental health tips, dealing with failure, and how to efficiently study. We share our different approaches to studying, and how it's totally normal to have your own particular method. Burnout is incredibly prevalent in medical students, and it is so important to start setting a routine...

1 in 7 woman deal with Postpartum Depression, yet it is an experience we rarely hear about. My classmate, Elizabeth, was the first person I've ever talked to about this mental health challenge. We discuss her depression, and how it was possibly exacerbated by her pregnancy. Most importantly, Elizabeth helps to normalize postpartum depression, and encourage other mothers to seek out support and hel...

Ep. 10 - I Don't Always Have my $hit Together - As a mental health advocate, medical student, and podcaster, I think often times I project an image that I always have my bipolar disorder perfectly managed. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. I've been able to successfully manage my illness, and achieve things I didn't think were possible. Yet, I certainly still have symptoms of depre...

Ep. 9 - Escaping her depression, my medical school classmate, Hannah, left Wisconsin after high school to Boston for a totally new experience. In the midst of adjusting to college life, Hannah survived through sexual assault. Hannah discusses her journey of acknowledging this trauma, and how her life changed through the help of her sister and therapy. WARNING: This episode contains graphic content...

Ep. 8 is with my close friend and medical school classmate, Tommy, who lives with ADHD. Typical medication has not worked well for him, so he prefers to use "Attention Restoration Theory" concepts to improve his ability to focus. By getting out in nature, Tommy explains how he can motivate himself to focus, get less distracted, and be more creative. In addition, Tommy talks about how he tries to n...

Laura, a PNWU medical school classmate and friend, has lived with Graves' Disease, which both hurt and helped her mental health. While Graves' Disease masked many of her mental health symptoms, it also helped her take her depression and anxiety seriously. We also discuss how managing mental health is cyclic and everlasting, and how we plan to face student and physician burnout.

BONUS EPISODE - NAMI Sacramento Walk 2013 Keynote Speaker - This has to be one of my all time favorite speeches. On my 24th birthday, I found out I got bumped up to be the Keynote Speaker in front of a crowd of 1,500 people. I was absolutely terrified and exhilarated. To this day, I still don't know how I pulled it off, but I gave the best performance I've ever done. Video of this speech can be fo...

Ep. 6 - Veteran Living With PTSD Unrelated to Combat - My friend and medical school classmate, Jeremy, deals with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Insomnia. While he is an Army Veteran, his PTSD is unrelated to any combat, and rather simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Jeremy tells how he nearly lost his life from being stabbed, and suffered night terrors subsequently. This...

Listen to this story of a medical student who was diagnosed with ADHD at the young age of 7. This student learned how to overcome the stigma and negativity of living with a "disorder." This student used his ADHD to fuel his studies and gain entrance to medical school, and thrive in athletics as well. We talk about the potential benefits and harms from ADHD medication, and how he uses other means o...

Neelou's anxiety and panic attacks caused her to withdraw from her first year of medical school. Making issues even harder, her father had a heart attack shortly after returning home. By using therapy and exercise, Neelou returned to medical school the following year, and now, absolutely kills it. She does well in classes, remains happy and healthy, and has developed strong friendships with her cl...

Ep 2 - Megan started dealing with OCD at a young age, but managed to find ways to be successful, ambitious, and driven. Megan is a medical school classmate of mine, and always felt comfortable discussing mental health. Shortly after starting medical school, Megan also found out she deals with ADHD. Megan shares her triumphs and struggles juggling two mental health challenges, and is guaranteed to...

Episode 1 - It's Just Me - If you're going to enjoy this podcast, it's important you know who I am, and how I got here. In this episode, you'll hear how I went from a suicidal undergraduate student, and entered the psychiatric ward after a manic episode. I was able to transition to a bipolar disorder advocate, to presently, a second year medical student.