The Georgie Gust Exhibit

Two paranoid schizophrenics meet each other for the first time in person at Jonathan Harnisch's Hot Club and become friends. This is the audio extract from the YouTube video version, uncut, live and real, just as is from the The Real Me and You Podcast available free on iTunes. Hang out with us right here and now. Jonathan Harnisch is known publicly as an accomplished writer, producer and musician...

The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours. It is an amazing journey and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.

Jonathan Harnisch sneaks in this solo cast in celebration of Episode #100. Trauma, interpersonal relationships, and therapy are spoken about as well as Jonathan’s recent near death experience, stigma, psych wards, and a reading from his personal journals. Life always offers you a second chance. It’s called tomorrow.

The Real Me and You: "Caregivers of any kind must take a break as often as possible for their own health and mental peace. As a primary caregiver, you owe it to yourself and your family to take a break from the task of caring for another. Pressure of speech and flight of ideas are also discussed. Jonathan Chouette's film 'Walk Away Renee' is referenced and recommended. Wind Horse Integrative Menta...

We all have problems. The way we solve them is what makes us different. We all cope with negative situations in our own ways, and in whatever way that suits us, and works for us best, as individuals. Jonathan and Maureen Harnisch

Once again, host Jonathan Harnisch talks candidly with his wife, Maureen Cooke. Together, The Real Me meets The Real Us. Relationships, medication, and what it feels like to live with schizophrenia are some of the many topics discussed.

Jonathan Harnisch and his wife Maureen talk about the impact Jonathan's illness has had throughout the years: his progress, his stabilization, and what he still hopes to achieve. 

Recovering schizophrenic Jonathan Harnisch and the occasional guest, speak candidly and openly about living with mental illness.

The truest form of healing is sometimes just waking up early and engaging in candid conversation with a loved one, enjoying the day and rolling with the tide. Jonathan and his wife wake up and discuss the day with a love for one another and all else that is.

You have more power over depression than you may think.

Jonathan Harnisch makes a successful attempt to "snap" out of the blues, after his hypomanic state turned to mild depression. Using evidence therapy and mindfulness, he picks up the heavy mic and delivers candid feelings and discomforts, overcoming them. He does it again—recovering while all else seemed lost. Keeping hope alive on this live episode recorded on November 18, 2012. Encouragement is p...

Recovering schizophrenic Jonathan Harnisch and the occasional guest, speak candidly and openly about living with mental illness.

Recovering schizophrenic Jonathan Harnisch and the occasional guest, speak candidly and openly about living with mental illness.

"Just take a few moments here to find a quiet spot where you can sit or lie down, and get comfortable in your body. Relax the body right now…as much as you possibly can. Allowing the mind to quiet, bringing a gentle silence into the mind. And, just letting go of any thoughts that arise, let them dissipate into this vast, infinite silence..." -Jonathan Harnisch

Recovering schizophrenic Jonathan Harnisch and the occasional guest, speak candidly and openly about living with mental illness.

Recovering schizophrenic Jonathan Harnisch and the occasional guest, speak candidly and openly about living with mental illness.

Episode #86 is here at last! Better late than never. Jonathan is finally back after quite some time away. He discusses as he redefines himself yet again, that "part of the plan is that the plan itself will change." Other topics are candidly covered as well. Sit back and enjoy the evening with J.

Recovering schizophrenic Jonathan Harnisch and the occasional guest, speak candidly and openly about living with mental illness.

Recovering schizophrenic Jonathan Harnisch and the occasional guest, speak candidly and openly about living with mental illness.

Recovering schizophrenic Jonathan Harnisch and the occasional guest, speak candidly and openly about living with mental illness.

Recovering schizophrenic Jonathan Harnisch and the occasional guest, speak candidly and openly about living with mental illness.

Recovering schizophrenic Jonathan Harnisch and the occasional guest, speak candidly and openly about living with mental illness.

Recovering schizophrenic Jonathan Harnisch and the occasional guest, speak candidly and openly about living with mental illness.

Recovering schizophrenic Jonathan Harnisch and the occasional guest, speak candidly and openly about living with mental illness.

Recovering schizophrenic Jonathan Harnisch and the occasional guest, speak candidly and openly about living with mental illness.