Behind the Illness

A mental health podcast dedicated to the education of mental illness and the psychology explaining it, and ending the stigma surrounding mental illness.

S7E1: How has COVID affected our mental health?

Hey, its me again! Let's talk a little bit about COVID. How has it affected our mental health? How has it affected your mental health? Let me know! https://behindtheillness.com

02-08
17:23

True Crime Summer Series Ep. 4: Charles Manson

Charles Manson is one of the most notorious killers.... but only he wasn't actually a killer. What were his diagnoses?  Do you blame it on his mental illness or do you think he's evil? True Crime Summer Series ends June 18, which is also the big announcement stream! www.behindtheillness.com www.discord.link/behindtheillness

05-21
27:47

True Crime Summer Series Ep. 3: Brenda Spencer

A case of the Mondays... 16-year-old Brenda Spencer opened fire at an elementary school, killing two and injuring 9. But why did she do it? True Crime Summer Series goes through June 18! Be sure to join the new discord server! www.discord.link/behindtheillness www.behindtheillness.com

05-14
19:00

True Crime Summer Series Ep. 2: Jeffrey Dahmer

Jeffery Dahmer, the serial killer also known for cannibalism.... what was his official psychological diagnosis? True Crime Summer Series goes through June 18! www.behindtheillness.com

05-13
25:19

True Crime Summer Series Ep. 1: Mary Bell

Mary Bell was an 11 year old serial killer.... Ali talks about her background, her psychological diagnosis, and what she's up to these days. *Trigger Warning* New and improved website is coming SOON with a blog dedicated to the summer series Huge announcement June 18!

04-30
41:05

It's okay to be proud of yourself!

Guess what? It's okay to be proud of yourself!! True Crime Summer Series - April 30 www.behindtheillness.com

04-14
24:42

What is being in therapy like?

Ali talks about what it's like to be in therapy, what to expect, how to find the right one, etc. True Crime Summer Series begins April 30! www.behindtheillness.com

04-14
33:40

Let People Love You!!

UV, this is for you... Let people love you because you are worthy and deserving of love. I promise. I wouldn't lie to you! True Crime Summer Series begins April 30! www.behindtheillness.com

04-02
53:43

Depression is not an excuse!!

Have you ever been told you use depression as an excuse when you can't be productive? Ali has, and she talks about it in this week's episode of Behind the Illness. True Crime Summer Series begins April 30! www.behindtheillness.com www.facebook.com/writtenbyalivee

03-26
36:40

Stop calling the police for a mental health crisis!

Should we call the police for a mental health crisis? Ali talks about it. True Crime summer series - April 30 www.behindtheillness.com

03-05
29:51

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Ali talks about National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (February 22-28, 2021) and doing our part to bring awareness to how serious eating disorders are. Ali's return to streaming is March 2nd (Time TBA) at www.twitch.tv/xhappynerdx Check out the Wallflower Writing Club at facebook.com/wallflowerwritingclub and be sure to ask for an invite to the discord! TRUE CRIME SUMMER SERIES - Starts April 30! Website: www.behindtheillness.com

02-26
34:16

How does exercise benefit our mental health?

Ugh, the dreaded word... "exercise"... gross. But let's be real. It does help with our mental health! Ali talks about that on this week's episode of Behind the Illness. TRUE CRIME SUMMER SERIES - starting April 30!

02-26
30:56

Grief, part 2: Losing a best friend... or two

Ali talks about losing two of her best friends in a continuation of last week's episode. New website: www.behindtheillness.com TRUE CRIME SUMMER SERIES starting April 30th!

02-12
40:19

Grief, Part 1

Plain and simple... it sucks to grieve. Ali talks about the grieving process and how to overcome it. Summer series begins April 30! New website: behindtheillness.com

02-05
49:06

S3E3: Men, Your Mental Health Matters Too!

We are losing our men to suicide every day because they do not feel like they can get help for their mental health. MEN... YOUR MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS TOO!! www.writtenbyalivee.com/behindtheillness

10-02
32:38

S3E2: Why Do We Compete With Others When We Should Be Competing With Ourselves?

I ramble. It's just who I am. Haha. Why do we compete with others when we should be competing with ourselves? Why do we set ourselves up for failure? Let's go in depth a little bit... it's important to remember that we only need to focus on being better versions of ourselves than we were yesterday or five years ago. www.writtenbyalivee.com/behindtheillness Behind the Illness LIVE!! Sundays starting on 9/27/20 at 8pm CST. Come join me in talking about mental health and just having a chill time. Twitch.tv/behindtheillness Remember, if you want to chat, you'll need to make a Twitch account (which is free). If you don't want to make an account but want me to include your question or comment, send me an email at behindtheillnesspod@gmail.com.

09-25
47:17

TWITCH LIVE STREAM: Let's Talk about Self Care! (9.16.20)

Catch my live streams about mental health on twitch every Wednesday at 12pm CST!! www.twitch.tv/happynerdgaming

09-19
51:33

TWITCH LIVE STREAM: World Suicide Prevention Day (9.10.20)

Audio from my live stream on Twitch on 9.10.20 talking about World Suicide Prevention Day. Catch my mental health streams on Wednesdays at 12pm CST at www.twitch.tv/happynerdgaming

09-19
01:01:51

S3E1: Practicing Self Care

Heyyyy friends!! It's so good to be back!! So let's talk about self care... why do we not practice self care more? Especially in times like we're living in. Give more more ideas than what I talk about in this episode... leave me and others more ideas. How do you practice self care? Write a list, post it on social media, and use the hashtag #behindtheillnesspodcast. POLL: Should I post the audio from my mental health chats on Twitch on the podcast? Should I post the video to YouTube? Or both?? Let me know on any of the social media accounts! I'll post an official poll on social media as well so be on the look out for that! www.writtenbyalivee.com/behindtheillness

09-18
39:21

S2E8: It’s Time For A Break...

I love each and every single one of you... season 3 will be here September 18, 2020. Behind the Illness merch: www.teespring.com/stores/behindtheillness

08-21
10:13

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