Ep. 26 - Reality Check - Laura Berlinger (Children's Bureau of New Orleans)

Ep. 28 - Reality Check - Aaisha Alvi (Author of A Mom Like That)

Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery. On this episode Serena Chaudhry [https://www.linkedin.com/in/serena-chaudhry-1850364a/] and Dr Ashley Weiss [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-weiss-do-mph-3443981b6/] speaks with Aaisha Alvi, [https://ca.linkedin.com/in/aaisha-alvi-a98939339] a Postpartum Psychosis Awareness Advocate & Author. Aaisha is author of 'A Mom like That? [https://www.amazon.es/Mom-Like-That-Postpartum-Psychosis/dp/1459754506]' and you can purchase the book on Amazon and all good bookstores: www.amazon.es/Mom-Like-That-Postpartum-Psychosis/dp/1459754506 [www.amazon.es/Mom-Like-That-Postpartum-Psychosis/dp/1459754506] Synopsis: Early motherhood is supposed to be joyous, but for Aaisha Alvi, those early days were ruined by terrifying, delusional thoughts about her baby and family. Far beyond the trials of breastfeeding and getting her baby to sleep, Aaisha’s experience was the antithesis of everything she had ever been told about motherhood. When her second pregnancy ended in miscarriage, Aaisha’s psychosis returned. This time, however, she was blindsided by the unimaginable: voices urging her to stab her daughter and to harm innocent people. Aaisha felt evil, worthy of taking her own life. But each time she sought medical help, she was turned away. With unflinching honesty, Aaisha takes readers beyond the vitriol and blame flung at women — particularly women of colour — suffering from postpartum psychosis. Her story is a clarion call to increase awareness of a condition that need never result in tragedy and to build support for those affected by it. More Information: Aaisha Alvi: www.aaishaalvi.com [https://aaishaalvi.com/] Subscribe for more episodes of Reality Check, where we uncover the truth behind mental health, one story at a time. For more information about Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health (CALM) [https://calmnola.org/] and their Early Intervention Psychosis Program (EPIC NOLA), visit the website: www.calmnola.org [www.calmnola.org] Podcast produced by Red Rock Branding [https://redrockbranding.com/] – www.redrockbranding.com [https://redrockbranding.com/] For Podcast bookings please contact: Claire Edwards through the Red Rock Website [www.redrockbranding.com]

Ep. 27 - Reality Check - Joshua Hughes (EPIC Federal Credit Union)

Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery. On this episode Serena Chaudhry [https://www.linkedin.com/in/serena-chaudhry-1850364a/] speaks with Joshua Hughes [https://www.linkedin.com/company/epic-federal-credit-union] from EPIC Federal Credit Union [https://www.epicfcu.com/]. Joshua is the Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator for EPIC Federal Credit Union works at the Center for Ethics and Economic Justice at Loyola University. Join us as we find out more about his financial literacy outreach work and the vital educational impact it is having. More Information: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/epic-federal-credit-union [www.linkedin.com/company/epic-federal-credit-union] EPIC Federal Credit Union: www.epicfcu.com [www.epicfcu.com] Loyola University: www.loyno.edu [www.loyno.edu] Subscribe for more episodes of Reality Check, where we uncover the truth behind mental health, one story at a time. For more information about Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health (CALM) [https://calmnola.org/] and their Early Intervention Psychosis Program (EPIC NOLA), visit the website: www.calmnola.org [www.calmnola.org] Podcast produced by Red Rock Branding [https://redrockbranding.com/] – www.redrockbranding.com [https://redrockbranding.com/]

Ep. 26 - Reality Check - Laura Berlinger (Children's Bureau of New Orleans)

Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery. On this episode, Ashley Weiss [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-weiss-do-mph-3443981b6/]and Serena Chaudhry [https://www.linkedin.com/in/serena-chaudhry-1850364a/] speak with Laura Berlinger [https://childrensbureaunola.org/about/staff/]. Laura is a LCSW at The Children's Bureau in New Orleans. [https://childrensbureaunola.org/] The Children’s Bureau of New Orleans is an organization dedicated to strengthening children, families, and communities through advocacy, support, and essential services. Laura brings valuable insight into the challenges facing families today and the work being done to create brighter futures for children across the region. Find out more about her experience and the mission of the Children’s Bureau, and the impact this work is having in New Orleans and beyond, on this latest episode. Subscribe for more episodes of Reality Check, where we uncover the truth behind mental health, one story at a time. For more information about Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health (CALM) [https://calmnola.org/] and their Early Intervention Psychosis Program (EPIC NOLA), visit the website: www.calmnola.org [www.calmnola.org] Podcast produced by Red Rock Branding [https://redrockbranding.com/] – www.redrockbranding.com [https://redrockbranding.com/]

Ep. 25 - Reality Check - Dr Michael Garrett (SUNY Downstate Medical Center)

Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery.On this episode, Ashley Weiss [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-weiss-do-mph-3443981b6/]and Serena Chaudhry [https://www.linkedin.com/in/serena-chaudhry-1850364a/] speak with Dr Michael Garrett. [https://www.downstate.edu/faculty/psychiatry/garrett.html] In 2003, Dr Garrett moved to SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn [https://www.downstate.edu/patient-care/healthcare-in-brooklyn/index.html], where he was formerly the Vice Chairman of Psychiatry for Clinical Services, and where today he is currently Professor Emeritus of Clinical Psychiatry. Join us as we take a deeper dive into his long-standing interest in the provision of care to chronically psychotic individuals in the public sector. His academic interests include an effort to relate psychosis to ordinary mental life, and the importance of psychotherapy in the treatment of psychosis. Subscribe for more episodes of Reality Check, where we uncover the truth behind mental health, one story at a time. For more information about Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health (CALM) [https://calmnola.org/] and their Early Intervention Psychosis Program (EPIC NOLA), visit the website: www.calmnola.org Podcast produced by Red Rock Branding [https://redrockbranding.com/] – www.redrockbranding.com [https://redrockbranding.com/]

Ep. 24 - Reality Check - Sage Hadley (Student Volunteer)

Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery. On this episode, Ashley Weiss and Serena Chaudhry speak with student, volunteer Sage Hadley [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sage-hadley-a68207355/]. Sage is an undergraduate Psychology student at Tulane University with a strong interest in mental health advocacy and education. In this podcast episode, she offers an insightful student perspective on mental illness and stigma, with a particular focus on psychosis. Join us as she reflects on the impact of language used by her peers and shares how understanding and education can transform attitudes toward those experiencing psychosis. Alongside her studies, she volunteers and is committed to supporting compassionate, informed approaches to mental health care. Subscribe for more episodes of Reality Check, where we uncover the truth behind mental health, one story at a time. For more information about Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health (CALM) and their Early Intervention Psychosis Program (EPIC NOLA), visit the website: www.calmnola.org [https://www.calmnola.org/] Podcast produced by Red Rock Branding – www.redrockbranding.com [https://www.redrockbranding.com/]