Schizophrenia: Three Moms in the Trenches

By: Randye Kaye
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  • Schizophrenia in the Family. How do we cope? How can we help? We each have adult sons with schizophrenia and have written acclaimed books about it. We say it like it is, to help families, practitioners and those with SMI (serious mental illness) feel less alone...and learn. Randye Kaye, Mindy Greiling, Miriam Feldman...and guests.
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Episodes
  • Meaningful Recovery in SMI: Expanding Access to Treatment that Works (Ep.107)
    Oct 23 2024

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    Guests:

    Robert S Laitman, MD,

    Mimi Liu, Doro Mind

    At Doro Mind. the mission is to provide compassionate, accessible, and dynamic care and support for individuals suffering from psychosis and their caregivers.


    Dr. Robert Laitman is a psychiatric internist dedicated to changing the treatment paradigm for psychosis. He is the author of “Meaningful Recovery from Schizophrenia & Serious Mental Illness with Clozapine” which outlines his families personal story supporting his son through schizophrenia and pioneering a novel evidence based approach to psychosis treatment with clozapine.

    Mimi Liu is the former COO & CTO of Firefly Health, where she led operations and tech for delivering integrated primary care and behavioral health services. Mimi leads Doro Mind with the personal passion that comes from supporting her brother through his journey with psychosis.

    Into the Light movie episode : #94



    Links:

    https://www.doromind.com/

    https://www.teamdanielrunningforrecovery.org/


    Dr. Laitman’s book:

    https://a.co/d/iLrDwvC

    Daniel Laitman on Youtube:

    https://youtu.be/uBdJWFvP-uc?si=8ECR7DfhDGc3gdHx



    Mindy and her book: https://mindygreiling.com/

    Randye and her book: https://www.randyekaye.com/

    Miriam and her book: https://www.miriam-feldman.com/

    Brilliant Beaver Guidebook - Audio Version
    Engage kids aged 6-9 with fun, screen-free activities from the world of scouting

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    Randye Kaye
    Mindy Greiling
    Miriam (Mimi) Feldman


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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Trauma-Informed Parenting: Help for Support and Healing (Ep. 106)
    Oct 16 2024

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    Guests: Suzy DeYoung, Catherine Galda, Trauma Informed Parent

    When parents are Trauma Informed they are better equipped to help their children heal - and to take care of themselves. Trauma Informed Parent offers information, resources and perspective for parents and caregivers of children, teens and young adults who have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences.

    We Talk About:

    • How did you get into this line of work? What do you hope to achieve?
    • What are behaviors/issues/symptoms in young people that could be indicative of something trauma or mental health related?
    • What are the most important things to know as a parent or caregiver of a young person who has had a traumatic experience?
    • What about the trauma to the whole family when mental illness strikes a loved one?
    • Value of Early Intervention and Treatment, and Structure.

    Links:


    Trauma Informed Parent 👍

    http://www.traumainformedparent.com/


    Facebook Page

    https://www.facebook.com/traumainformedparent


    Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/traumainformedparent/


    YouTube

    http://UCDfje87BkDGkpxcg1fvqO_w


    Mindy and her book: https://mindygreiling.com/

    Randye and her book: https://www.randyekaye.com/

    Miriam and her book: https://www.miriam-feldman.com/



    Hosts:

    Who:

    Randye Kaye - was a morning Radio Personality bringing humor to CT families when her own son was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Now she is still a Broadcaster, Actress, Voice Talent, Speaker, and Author (Ben Behind his Voices, Happier Made Simple)

    Miriam Feldman - is an artist, writer, and the mother of an adult son with schizophrenia. Her book, He Came in With It chronicles her family's story and was released to rave reviews on July 21st, 2020.

    Mindy Greiling - Mindy Greiling was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives for twenty years. She helped found the nation's first state mental health caucus, which successfully lobbied for a significant increase in Minnesota's mental health funding Her acclaimed memoir is Fix What You Can.



    Brilliant Beaver Guidebook - Audio Version
    Engage kids aged 6-9 with fun, screen-free activities from the world of scouting

    Want to know more?
    Join our facebook page
    Our websites:
    Randye Kaye
    Mindy Greiling
    Miriam (Mimi) Feldman


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    55 mins
  • But Where Can They Live? : Housing for Those with SMI (Ep. 105)
    Oct 11 2024

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    But Where Can They Live? : Housing for Those with SMI (Ep. 105)


    Guests: Lynda Kaufmann, Psynergy Programs

    Ellie Skelton, Touchstone Mental Health

    Housing: Access to affordable and supportive housing remains limited.

    Individuals with mental illnesses are significantly more vulnerable to housing instability and homelessness. Factors such as unmanaged mental health symptoms, job loss, inpatient treatment, or involvement with the criminal justice system often compound the challenges they face in securing and maintaining stable housing. Without stable housing, recovery from mental illness becomes unattainable.

    There is an urgent need to sustain and expand permanent supportive housing. Many individuals thrive when they have access to ongoing, housing-linked services that help them maintain their homes, build positive relationships with property management and neighbors, and integrate into the community. However, these critical services are often underfunded, putting housing stability at risk for those with mental health needs.


    LINKS:

    https://psynergy.org/

    https://touchstonemh.org/

    Corporation For Supportive Housing:
    https://www.csh.org/

    Past Episodes Mentioned include:
    Treatment Advocacy Center and AOT: Ep. 31
    Homelessness: Ep. 41
    Dual Diagnosis: Ep. 53
    Dr. Laitman: Ep. 7
    Dr. Amador: Ep. 27
    Conservatorship: Ep. 6
    Housing Heals: Ep. 56
    SSI/SSDI: Eps. 50 and 70
    Pooled Trusts: Ep. 99


    • Coro Report - "No time to waste.." A research study of the housing crisis for Californians with SMI
    • Community Capital Expansion - creating more housing, one bed at a time https://www.ccegrant.com/ Psynergy received $8.2 million for an older adult assisted living program that opened 9/12/24. The Dept. of Social Services received $4 billion in applications for the $570 million budgeted. See Media Release
    • Modified Therapeutic Community - Summary from NREPP and NIDA reports. The model of care we adopted since 2008 that supports clinical and therapeutic services adjacent to residential housing. Both licensed care and unlicensed care.
    • San Mateo NAMI Presentation “Doctoral Students from USF working on “The Invisible Population” Project."
      Presented by Kristin Moser, BSN, RN and Solutions for Supportive Homes.
      1. Solutions for Supportive Homes is a Bay Area group of committed parents & community professionals working to increase the supply and the quality of permanent, affordable, health-supporting homes where adults living with long term special mental health needs, They are united by two searing questions: Where will my adult child live? And who will help them when I am gone?

    Recording:

    Brilliant Beaver Guidebook - Audio Version
    Engage kids aged 6-9 with fun, screen-free activities from the world of scouting

    Want to know more?
    Join our facebook page
    Our websites:
    Randye Kaye
    Mindy Greiling
    Miriam (Mimi) Feldman


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    1 hr and 4 mins

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The First Place You Should Go to Educate Yourself!

My brother has schizophrenia and after taking custody of him, I went to NAMI for support meetings. A woman in the meeting suggested I listen to these podcasts, and I can say that listening to these has had a profound effect on myself as a caregiver and has altered our family's plan for his treatment in a positive way. Along with NAMI, I think it should be a caregiver's first stop for education if you are dealing with serious mental illness. I only wish I had come here first to listen a decade ago so we would have been better armed to deal with all the crises that inevitabley unfold when your loved one is mentally ill and the system around you is broken.

Keep those episodes coming ladies!

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HOPE! Recovery IS probable!

Carson, I am appreciative of your courage and vulnerability to share your story! The messages you delivered here are powerful; ones of expression, determination, and resiliency. YOU are beyond words admirable; you are an advocate! I can’t thank you enough for being a voice for those who are unable to use theirs now. You are a survivor, a warrior, and you radiate HOPE!

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Amazing!!!!

This made me have incredible hope for my son. Made me cry tears of joy! Keep up the great work!
Dorie Steidle

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