Colleen Scott: One Mother's Journey Through Schizophrenia

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me the World

Tony Mantor

Alternative Health, Never Give Up, Health & Fitness, Entertainment, Mental Health, Autism Acceptance, Autism, Autism Awareness, Celebrities, Special Needs, Positivity

5 • 3.7K Ratings

🗓️ 18 May 2025

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Send us a text A mother shares her 18-year journey supporting a son with schizophrenia through mental health system failures, incarceration, and experimental brain surgery. • Colleen Scott's son started showing signs of schizophrenia at age 17, withdrawing socially and exhibiting erratic behavior • A prosecutor advised having her son arrested "to get him in the system" for mental health help, resulting in traumatic incarceration • Laws preventing family commitment, alongside HIPAA restrictio...

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0:00.0	Welcome to Why Not Me the World Podcast, hosted by Tony Mantor.
0:11.6	Broadcasting from Music City, USA, Nashville, Tennessee.
0:18.0	Join us as our guests tell us their stories
0:20.9	Some will make you laugh
0:22.5	Some will make you cry
0:24.3	Real life people
0:26.9	Who will inspire
0:28.8	And show that you are not alone
0:32.5	In this world
0:34.0	Hopefully you gain more awareness
0:37.1	Acceptance and a better understanding for autism
0:41.5	around the world.
0:50.8	Hi, I'm Tony Mantua. Welcome to Why Not Me the World, Humanity Over Handcuffs, the Silent Crisis, Special Event. Today, we're honored to be joined by Colleen Scott, a resilient mother whose son has endured a profoundly challenging journey with schizophrenia, marked by countless obstacles in the pioneering trial brain operation.
1:13.2	She's here to offer an in-depth account of her experiences, bringing a wealth of knowledge
1:18.8	and perspective that promises to enlighten us all. We're truly privileged to have her share her story
1:25.9	with us. Thanks for coming on.
1:28.6	Yeah, well, thanks for having me.
1:30.4	Oh, it's my pleasure.
1:31.7	I believe you said your son is 35 now.
1:35.1	Is that correct?
1:36.4	35, yes.
1:38.0	How's he doing now?
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