Elliot Waters | Lived Experience Mental Health

The Dysregulated Podcast

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I live with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, OCD & BPD — and this podcast shares the hard-fought lessons I’ve learned along the way. This is lived-experience mental health , told with complete honesty and zero filter, including the vulnerable and significant moments that continue to shape my life today. Through personal reflections, therapy insights, interviews, nervous system regulation, and real-world struggles, I explore what it means to live with complex mental illness — grounded in psychological science and research.

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Elliot Waters | Lived Experience Mental Health

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Health

Latest episode

Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

Time To Pause: Focusing On My Psychiatric Ward Admission 03.02.2024

3 weeks down, 3 weeks to go. My stay at ISMHU is progressing nicely. Part of the deal though is  that I put the breaks on the poddy until my stay is done. So yes, I am breaking the rules again! But, only to provide a quick update and to check in with those who have checked in with me. As always, thank you for your support! Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons le...

Humbled by Boredom 25.01.2024

Join me as I journey back to my old stomping ground. It's a reunion with the past, but this time, it's a different "me" – one ready to embrace a new chapter of growth that can only be achieved through strong routines and habits. Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast,...

Breaking the Rules 22.01.2024

My first week in the Intermediate Stay Mental Health Ward (ISMHU) is in the bag! Some improvements, and other areas to look at. The road to recovery and continued positive mental health has never looked so bright! But, I've had to break a few rules to get this episode out. But rules are meant to be broken, right? Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned...

Fortnightly Check-In #26 11.01.2024

Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future. -- Follow The Dysregulated Podcast : Instagram – @elliot.t.wate...

A Depressive Episode in Real-Time 08.01.2024

Join me in a raw and honest exploration of my ongoing battle with depression. In this real-time episode, I share the struggles, lessons learnt and everything in between, offering a glimpse into the daily struggles and victories on the path to mental well-being. -- Follow The Dysregulated Podcast : Instagram – @elliot.t.waters Facebook – The Dysregulated Podcast YouTube – The Dysregulated Podcast (...

Fortnightly Check-In #25 - Maintaining My Alcohol Free Zone 07.01.2024

Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future. Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elli...

2023 Report Card 31.12.2023

It's been another big year for me and my mental health. Some mistakes were made, and some goals weren't reached. But on the other hand, some great strides have been made! The plan for 2024 is already taking shape and for the first time in a long time, I am looking forward to the year ahead! Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Li...

Beyond the Bottle #2: - Welcoming the New Year Sober 31.12.2023

It is with great relief I can share with you my continued sobriety over what has been a very tempting Christmas and New Year period. So far I have stayed strong, replacing my normal alcohol beverage of choice (VB - full strength) with Carlton Zero which, as the label suggests contains no alcohol. And being able to have a beer with family and friends has made this process a lot easier. Follow my jo...

Fortnightly Check-In #24 - Full Steam Ahead 20.12.2023

It's a busy time heading into Christmas, which is how I like it....sort of. Presentations, seminars, University research projects, wrestling with my inner critic. The usual. But my mood has been strong throughout which I am so thankful for and it shows the hard work is paying off! Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience...

Beyond the Bottle #1 10.12.2023

This is it. I promise—the dawn of a new era. I am breaking up with alcohol. It won't be easy, but it will prove to be a game-changer as far as my mental health is concerned. Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and...

The Discharge Papers #7 09.12.2023

The Discharge Papers series takes a deep dive into what the doctors and psychiatrists were noting during my hospital admissions.  Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how various psychological d...

Fortnightly Check-In #23 - Spotify Wrapped 30.11.2023

Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future. Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elli...

Anxiety Attack Continues 24.11.2023

I'm no stranger to anxiety attacks, but even for me this is a big one. I have been in this battle for almost a week now to get my nerves under control and the fight hasn't been won yet. And it appears that my anxiety enemy is adapting to a new style of control.... Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters -- Follow The Dysregulated Podcast : Instagram – @ell...

Going Dark: Alcohol Fuelled Anxiety 23.11.2023

Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future. Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elli...

Wedding or Alarm Bells? My Xanax Fuelled Manic Episode 19.11.2023

Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future. Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elli...

My Healthy Coping Strategies 17.11.2023

Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future. Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elli...

Fortnightly Check-In #22 - Falling Down 12.11.2023

Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future. Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elli...

My Therapy Reflections #1 02.11.2023

In the "My Therapy Reflections" series, I take you into the world of psychotherapy and share my experiences using psychological interventions to create a life worth living. It is therapy and counselling that will enable me to form the framework needed to not only recover from mental illness but to thrive and grow beyond. Therapy is the setting in which this phoenix will rise again, and y...

Happy Birthday to Me 24.10.2023

Today is my birthday, 33 years old. Always a time of reflection. But this year there certainly are positives to focus on and thats my goal for today! The contrast from last year to this year is a very positive one and I deserve to allow myself to celebrate! Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this...

Fortnightly Check-in #21 - Steady as She Goes 20.10.2023

Progress is being made, although those rusted on negative emotions still linger. Routine and healthy habits need to be sustained, ensuring continual improvement for my mental health.  Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and it is through this lens that my stories are told. This is a r...

My Return to Therapy (Again) 19.10.2023

Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and it is through this lens that my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and very real account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future. Support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/e...

Presenting for the Black Dog Institute 12.10.2023

Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and it is through this lens that my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and very real account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future. Support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/e...

For My Fifteen Year-Old Self 19.09.2023

Support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters Slowly but surely the good habits are starting to develop.  In this episode I have been on a run with my younger self. What was uncovered touches on identity, expectations, disappointment and opportunities for growth. My fifteen year-old self pulls no punches, and I have learnt a lot from this experience.  Follow my journey living wi...

Fortnightly Check-In #20 - Maximum Capacity 18.09.2023

Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and it is through this lens that my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and very real account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future. Support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/e...

A Win Against Social Anxiety Disorder 20.08.2023

Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and it is through this lens that my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and very real account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future. Support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/e...

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