The Dysregulated Podcast

Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence, my future.Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters

Weddings and alcohol, aren't they just meant to be? Well not for me! As difficult as it was, the streak continues. No alcohol, no hangxiety, no embarrassment and no regrets. A great day with great people. Congrats sis!Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence, my future.Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters

Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence, my future.Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters

I am fortunate to have been nominated for the 2024 University of Newcastle Young Alumni award. This has provided a great opportunity to reflect on what I have been trying to achieve in the mental health space and the work I have put in. This episode is a bit different from the rest; it is all about positivity and positivity towards the self! And more evidence to use against my inner critic. Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence, my future.Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters

Dating and alcohol, sounds like a match made in heaven, right? Well not for me. I need to figure out how to date sober and I've taken a big step forward with that! With some smart thinking, being open and honest and thinking of the big plan, the streak continues....Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence, my future.Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters

Although social anxiety is an everyday challenge for me, I am able to minimise its impact. This is exactly what happened recently when I watched my mighty Newcastle Knights battle it out. Not only was I very vocal in the crowd, but I took my big banner as well! And the best part? We won!Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future.Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters

Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future.Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters

My (future) brother in-laws bucks party. What could go wrong? Well, nothing! Because I successfully navigated a very high risk situation and DID NOT drink any alcohol. The streak continues. And it felt pretty easy. But I know more difficult tests are coming, and I need to keep my resolve...Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future.Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters

In this episode it's all about being sleep deprived. About being absolutely out on your feet but still pushing ahead, no matter what. Being extremely fatigued is not a new thing for me. In fact, I feel very uncomfortable with the uncomfortable. But what is there to show for it? And what implications does this have moving forward? Listen to hear more. Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future.Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters

Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future.Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters

In this episode, I put forward my credentials as a mental health warrior by sharing how I bounced back from a severe mental health episode. Learn about the transformative power of healthy habits and routines that became crucial in my recovery.  Tune in to this empowering episode and let my story be a beacon of hope and resilience on the journey to mental well-being. It is a difficult road, but if I can do it, you can too!Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future.Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters

In this episode, I share a deeply personal journey through an acute mental health crisis. I recount the challenges faced, the strength found within, and what this all means moving forward. This episode aims to shed light on the complexities of mental health, fostering understanding and compassion. Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future.Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters

Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future.Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters

Dive into this episode where I spill the beans on the chill vibes of Kava and its sneaky anti-anxiety superpowers! I headed down the highway to Sydney for some presenter training at the Black Dog Institute, geeking out on the latest Mental Fitness research.But here's the kicker - I've got this new obsession with my own speech, and it's driving me nuts. Blame it on my OCD, I guess. Join in as I navigate Kava calmness, mental fitness exploration, and the "quirks" of my newfound verbal fixation. It's a wild ride – tune in!

3 weeks down, 3 weeks to go. My stay at ISMHU is progressing nicely. Part of the deal though is  that I put the breaks on the poddy until my stay is done. So yes, I am breaking the rules again! But, only to provide a quick update and to check in with those who have checked in with me. As always, thank you for your support! Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future.Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters

Join me as I journey back to my old stomping ground. It's a reunion with the past, but this time, it's a different "me" – one ready to embrace a new chapter of growth that can only be achieved through strong routines and habits.Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future.Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters

My first week in the Intermediate Stay Mental Health Ward (ISMHU) is in the bag! Some improvements, and other areas to look at. The road to recovery and continued positive mental health has never looked so bright! But, I've had to break a few rules to get this episode out. But rules are meant to be broken, right? Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future.Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters

Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future.

Join me in a raw and honest exploration of my ongoing battle with depression. In this real-time episode, I share the struggles, lessons learnt and everything in between, offering a glimpse into the daily struggles and victories on the path to mental well-being.

Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future.Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters