A Therapist's Late Diagnosis of Autism: "Oh so you're not just a b*tch?"

Mental Health Communities: "You Can't Heal In An Invalidating Environment"

Join Dr. Courtney Tracy, aka The Truth Doctor, a licensed psychotherapist and doctor of clinical psychology, as she discusses Seven Aspects Every Mental Health Community Should Have to ensure it's a safe and validating environment. Dr. Courtney discusses recent life events and how her experiences led her to creating her own mental health community for her global online audience. There's also a discount code in the episode for those who want to join! We think this episode could help people who want to learn what to look for in a supportive community and those who experience traits of or are diagnosed with borderline personality, autism, and/or ADHD. We'd love to hear from you via screenshots on social media by tagging us at @the.truth.doctor [http://the.truth.doctor] and @truthdoctormedia. Thank you, and enjoy. The main message of the episode: You deserve a community that helps you heal, and that teaches you what it means to be a human while treating you like one. Follow Dr. Courtney on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @the.truth.doctor [http://the.truth.doctor]. Learn more about Truth Doctor Media at thetruthdoctor.com [http://thetruthdoctor.com]. LISTEN TO EPISODES ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS! Timestamps: 00:00 - 00:49 - Intro and Starting the Truth Doctor 00:50 - 04:17 - Dr. Courtney's outpatient center and job interviews re: BPD stigma 04:18 - 05:20 - How stigma lives on the internet and social media too 05:21 - 08:24 - What is a "Validating Environment"? and What is "Community?" 08:25 - 08:30 - Seven Aspects of A Healthy Mental Health Community 08:31 - 11:04 - 1) A safe and supportive space 11:05 - 11:39 - 2) Accessible mental health resources 11:40 - 12:26 - 3) Empowerment and advocacy 12:27 - 13:22 - 4) Holistic mental health approach 13:23 - 14:49 - 5) Embracing diversity and reducing stigma 14:50 - 16:33 - 6) Community engagement and connection 16:34 - 17:47 - 7) Mental health education and awareness 17:48 - 19:54 - The Truth Doctor's three slogans 19:56 - 20:19 - Dr. Courtney's Validating Environment: her new Glad You Exist community 20:20 - 22:42 - The Glad You Exist community 22:43 - 24:16 - Glad You Exist community mental health and BPD healing offerings 24:17 - 25:16 - Why did Dr. Courtney create the Glad You Exist community? 25:17 - 26:35 - Learn more at thetruthdoctor.com/gladyouexist [http://thetruthdoctor.com/gladyouexist] (discount code: HFPOD) 26:36 - 30:29 - Upcoming Glad You Exist events and the six principles of Glad You Exist 30:30 - 33:05 - Outro and "so glad you exist" COMMUNITY WEBSITE: https://www.thetruthdoctor.com/gladyouexist [https://www.thetruthdoctor.com/gladyouexist] Starter Membership (3 months w/ discount): https://www.thetruthdoctor.com/offers/H248cT6e?coupon_code=HFPOD [https://www.thetruthdoctor.com/offers/H248cT6e?coupon_code=HFPOD] Annual Membership (12 months w/ discount): https://www.thetruthdoctor.com/offers/UZ7eFo3X?coupon_code=HFPOD [https://www.thetruthdoctor.com/offers/UZ7eFo3X?coupon_code=HFPOD] #mentalhealth [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast] #community [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/autism] #borderlinepersonalitydisorder [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/borderlinepersonalitydisorder] Get full access to The Self Conscious Club at selfconsciousclub.substack.com/subscribe [https://selfconsciousclub.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

BPD vs. ADHD vs. Autism: "Look beneath the labels”

(cw: suicidality, abuse) Join Dr. Courtney Tracy, aka The Truth Doctor, a licensed psychotherapist and doctor of clinical psychology, as she compares the three diagnoses she's been clinically given over the last ten years as a client. Dr. Courtney discusses what the research says about the relationship between these mental health conditions and more specifically, how autism and BPD may show up through the lens of Borderline Personality Disorder DSM criteria. We think this episode could help people who have borderline personality, autism, ADHD, and/or simply have multiple diagnoses. We'd love to hear from you via screenshots on social media by tagging us at @the.truth.doctor [http://the.truth.doctor] and @truthdoctormedia. Thank you, and enjoy. The main message of the episode: The most important part of getting a diagnosis is looking beneath the labels and seeing the human being. Follow Dr. Courtney on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @the.truth.doctor [http://the.truth.doctor]. Learn more about Truth Doctor Media at thetruthdoctor.com [http://thetruthdoctor.com]. LISTEN TO EPISODES ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS! Timestamps: 00:00 - 03:06 - Intro and Receiving multiple mental health diagnoses 03:07 - 06:01 - Autism Spectrum Conditions and mental health diagnoses vs. symptoms 06:02 - 06:45 - Overview of BPD, ADHD, and Autism 06:46 - 07:17 - The biggest overlap between the disorders: Emotional dysregulation and Impulsivity 07:18 - 09:20 - 2018 study on BPD and Autism, autistic traits, and empathy 09:21 - 10:43 - Increased suicidality and risk of sexual and physical abuse with multiple diagnoses 10:44 - 15:09 - Co-occurring disorders and prevalence - ADHD, ASD, and BPD - and also CPTSD 15:10 - 18:40 - Causes and how to prevent BPD or other traumatic behaviors 18:41 - 19:44 - Treatments for Borderline Personality, ADHD, and Autistic Spectrum Disorder 19:45 - 22:41 - Not all mental health symptoms are a result of trauma 22:41 - 26:23 - BPD criteria 1 and 2 vs. Autistic symptoms: unstable relationships & fear of abandonment 26:24 - 28:48 - BPD criteria 3 and 7 vs. Autistic symptoms: identity disturbance & feelings of emptiness 28:49 - 31:45 - DSM BPD criteria 4 vs. Autistic symptoms: Self-damaging impulsivity 31:46 - 33:15 - DSM BPD criteria 5 vs. Autistic symptoms: Self-harm/suicidality & self-mutiliation 33:16 - 35:17 - DSM BPD criteria 6 and 8 vs. Autistic symptoms: Affective instability & uncontrolled anger 35:18 - 36:39 - DSM BPD criteria 9 vs. Autistic symptoms: Transient stress-related paranoid or dissociative symptoms 36:40 - 38:00 - Rejection sensitivity in all three disorders 38:01 - 39:29 - Outro and "so glad you exist" 2018 Study about Autism Spectrum "Conditions": https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0184447 [https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0184447] #adhd #autism #borderlinepersonalitydisorder Get full access to The Self Conscious Club at selfconsciousclub.substack.com/subscribe [https://selfconsciousclub.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

A Therapist's Late Diagnosis of Autism: "Oh so you're not just a b*tch?"

(cw: suicidality) Join Dr. Courtney Tracy as she reviews the last two years of her life. Dr. Courtney and her husband, Max, discuss major life changes, new neurodivergent diagnoses, a traumatic pregnancy, and their renewed relationship. We think this episode could help people who have borderline personality, autism, a traumatic history, and/or are in a relationship where mental health is a daily conversation. We'd love to hear from you via screenshots on social media by tagging us at @the.truth.doctor [http://the.truth.doctor] and @truthdoctormedia. Thank you and enjoy. The main message of the episode: The more you understand yourself and others, the better your relationships become. Follow Dr. Courtney on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @the.truth.doctor [http://the.truth.doctor]. Learn more about Truth Doctor Media at thetruthdoctor.com [http://thetruthdoctor.com]. WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE at youtube.com/@humanfirstpod [http://youtube.com/@humanfirstpod] Get full access to The Self Conscious Club at selfconsciousclub.substack.com/subscribe [https://selfconsciousclub.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Dr. Kristen Casey: The Truth About Sleep and Your Mental Health

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, LAST EPISODE OF THE YEAR. Dr. Kristen Casey is clinical psychologist, author, and content creator. She’s the founder and owner of a private practice and consultation company. Prior to her psychology career, she was an EMT for 5 years. Her clinical training focused on health psychology, which sparked her interest in sleep, anxiety, and dedication to utilizing modalities that are rooted in science and research. Dr. Casey is most known on social media for providing mental health and wellness content about insomnia, anxiety, and gender/sexuality concerns. Episode Description and Show Notes: In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney discusses: * Kristen describes herself as a partner, dog mom, connective, and knows all the presidents in order. * Kristen’s why for being in the mental health field starts with her career in the ambulance field * Defining what sleep is and what our brains do during sleep * There are over 70 sleep disorders * Answering the question “how much sleep should people get?” and what brain waves are present during sleep? * Awakenings are normal, the most “normal” sleeper has about 2 awakenings per night * People of color, veterans, and women tend to have more trouble sleeping * She specialized in sleep by accident, and ended up falling in love with it. * If your soul is tired, sleep won’t fix your problem. Privilege plays a huge role in sleeping habits. * One tip is waking up at the same time everyday can be really helpful for sleep regulation * “Nobody’s ever going to take you seriously” and other stigmatizing moments for being a therapist with tattoos * Sometimes the best thing you learn from clients is the opposite of what you learn in school * The nuances of cultural competency and knowing lived experience is completely different * Her purpose in life is to learn as much as she can and connect with people * Most common themes when it comes to having insomnia and how likely we are to get it. * Being able to rest and being able to sleep is a privilege, and your working on your souls energy is key to better sleep * You can find Dr. Kristen Casey online at: IG: https://www.instagram.com/drkristencasey/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/drkristencasey/?hl=en] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAlbIjiVbZ-IzaFN-3FDRWg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAlbIjiVbZ-IzaFN-3FDRWg] Twitter: https://twitter.com/drkristencasey [https://twitter.com/drkristencasey] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drkristencasey [https://www.tiktok.com/@drkristencasey] Learn more about Kristen's offerings at: https://www.drkristencasey.com/ [https://www.drkristencasey.com/] Dr. Courtney Tracy’s additional offerings: Instagram: @the.truth.doctor [http://the.truth.doctor] TikTok: @the.truth.doctor [http://the.truth.doctor] Twitter: @_thetruthdoctor Exclusive YouTube Show: The Truth Doctor Show Healing texts: USA & Canada (424) 228-9525 Website: www.thetruthdoctor.com [http://www.thetruthdoctor.com/] This podcast is not therapy and does not provide personalized clinical advice. The purpose of this podcast is to provide mental health based entertainment and psychoeducation Get full access to The Self Conscious Club at selfconsciousclub.substack.com/subscribe [https://selfconsciousclub.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Elyce Mandich: The Truth About Suicide, Loss, and Trauma

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, we get deep. This episode is about personal loss and suicidality overall so here is your content notice. I am a therapist, a social worker, a wife, a mom, a relatable human, and so much more. Mental health is extremely important to me because I’ve been there. Maybe not in your shoes, but I have been through some really difficult times, and if I can’t relate, chances are I can empathize. Shoutout to my trauma. When I was 10-years-old I lost my mom to suicide and unfortunately, during that experience I saw first hand how stigmatized suicide and mental health challenges can be. So here I am now, adulting like no other, with a passion to break stigmas around mental health and support others along their journey towards personal growth.  SUICIDE HOTLINE:  TEXT OR CALL 988 (https://988lifeline.org/ [https://988lifeline.org/]) In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney discusses: * Elyce describes herself as a mom to two small kids, a soccer player, and someone who considers herself weird and awkward * When Elyce was 10 she lost her mom to suicide, and she feels the universe was one of the reasons her path included social work * Elyce helps define in her words suicide, loss, and trauma for the HUMAN first listeners * Over 700,000 people die by suicide annually in the world, double than homicide * From her mom’s suicide to now, we have more information on what to look for and how to help * When Elyce’s mom was a good mom, but struggled with her own traumas even though she didn’t look like it. * She describes when she found out about her mom’s suicide and how everything unfolded for her that day * Elyce believes in a ‘one more day’ meaning maybe if we can prevent someone from acting on their desire for one more day we can help them find the help they need even if it’s just in the moment * Her church community stigmatized her mother and those words hurt deeply a young Elyce * Describing the little moments and little ways her mother’s absence has showed up for her in her life * Elyce describes her time in child welfare and how working with suicidal parents had affected her * The area Elyce is most dedicated to is sitting with someone in there pain and establishing relationships to help them through * The balance between the ethical guidelines and clinical discretion of helping clients * The reasons worth living inventory can be incredibly helpful in those tunnel vision moments * Having constant suicidal thoughts shouldn’t be normal, you deserve to receive help and live in peace mentally * Elyce hopes that this conversation gives someone a little more comfort in asking or reaching out for help You can find Elyce Mandich online at: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thatrelatablesocialworker/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/thatrelatablesocialworker/?hl=en] Learn more about Elyce's offerings at: https://www.bigempathytherapy.org/ [https://www.bigempathytherapy.org/] Dr. Courtney Tracy’s additional offerings: Instagram: @the.truth.doctor [http://the.truth.doctor] TikTok: @the.truth.doctor [http://the.truth.doctor] Twitter: @_thetruthdoctor Exclusive YouTube Show: The Truth Doctor Show Healing texts: USA & Canada (424) 228-9525 Website: www.thetruthdoctor.com [http://www.thetruthdoctor.com/] This podcast is not therapy and does not provide personalized clinical advice. The purpose of this podcast is to provide mental health based entertainment and psychoeducation Get full access to The Self Conscious Club at selfconsciousclub.substack.com/subscribe [https://selfconsciousclub.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]