Schizophrenia: causes, cures, common myths + the true story of one family’s experience with 6 kids diagnosed with schizophrenia (with author Robert Kolker)

The Dr. Leaf Show

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.7 • 3.3K Ratings

🗓️ 7 October 2020

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com **Early bird tickets end October 15 Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time) SHOW DESCRIPTION: Little is known about schizophrenia, even today. There is so much misinformation about this kind of mental distress, it is no wonder many people find it confusing and even frightening. In this podcast I speak with NY Times best-selling author and journalist Bob Kolker about his new book, Hidden Valley Road, and the extraordinary story of the Galvin family and their six sons who were diagnosed with schizophrenia in the 1960s/1970s, why so little is known about this type of mental ill-health, past and current treatment options, how to change the narrative around schizophrenia and mental health, and more! To get Bob's amazing book visit: http://hidden-valley-road.com And follow him on social media: Twitter: @bobkolker Instagram: @bobkolker Facebook: www.facebook.com/bobkolker Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/hidden-valley-road **Special offer's from our episode sponsors** -ThirdLove Bras (If you are like me, you know how hard it is to find a bra that looks and feels good, which is why I love ThirdLove, the most comfortable bra company around!): To get 10% off your ThirdLove Bra order see: https://thirdlove.com/drleaf -BiOptimizers (The best digestive enzymes, which help keep my brain and gut happy and healthy!): Use code DRLEAF10 for 10% off any order, and save up to 48% off select packages: www.bioptimizers.com/drleaf Podcast Highlights 4:00 Why are we so afraid of schizophrenia? 11:10 Schizophrenia: nature vs. nurture? 12:22 Common misconceptions & myths about schizophrenia 20:10 Why we need to see mental ill-health not as a diseases that need to be solved, but about stories that need to be heard and understood 25:47 The extraordinary story of the Galvins and how the stigma associated with mental ill-health can affect families for generations 35:40 How the story of the Galvin family transformed the way we understand mental health struggles, especially schizophrenia 46:25 How mental health can affect the whole family, and where we are currently with schizophrenia treatment **Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed - Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:03.8	Dad, I'm hungry!
1:05.2	Right, what do I cook for tea?
1:07.0	Mcken chips, these will be good.
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1:15.9	What? You mean if I say Alexa, open Mcken? Alexa will open the bag of chips for me.
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1:25.7	Okay, Alexa, open Mcken.
1:28.2	Well done, Dad, such a tech wizard.
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