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.
Episodes
158 episodes
Intake Interviews #2 - Estelle (Part 2)
*This episode contains coarse language*Stell returns to the show, this time showcasing her positive frame of mind. The interview contrasts sharply with Stell's previous appearance, highlighting how mood shifts can deeply influence our t...
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Episode 161
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42:02
Finding Focus Again: My Shift Back to Vyvanse
Medication changes can be tough, but often a revisit to a previous prescription is the best choice. Join me as I recount my latest psychiatrist appointment, where we decided that a stimulant medication, Vyvanse, could be the key to me regaining...
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Episode 160
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11:08
My Therapy Reflections #5 – Guests at the Dinner Table
In this instalment of My Therapy Reflections, I take listeners into the therapy room and uncover two powerful parts of myself: the Inner Critic and the Workaholic. These parts have been working tirelessly for years to protect me, but t...
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Episode 159
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14:10
Intake Interviews #1 - Estelle (Part 1)
Content Warning: This episode includes discussions on substance abuse, mental illness, and motherhood challenges. Listener discretion is advised. This episode also contains explicit material. In the first episode of the Intake Inter...
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Episode 158
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1:06:35
Introducing the Intake Interviews: Real Stories of Lived Experience
Welcome to The Dysregulated Podcast and the feature series, the Intake Interviews. In this introductory episode, host Elliot Waters sets the stage for a powerful journey into the world of mental health, through the voices of r...
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Episode 157
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5:46
ADHD and Me: First Impressions Of My New Psychiatrist
In this episode, I share my first impressions of my new psychiatrist as part of my journey with ADHD. Join me as I discuss the insights I gained, the questions I had, and how this new perspective might shape my understanding of myself and how t...
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Episode 156
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17:25
The Psych Ward Stories: The Fear of Loneliness
In this episode, I reflect on my time in the psych ward, focusing on a morning meeting that moved me to tears. I’ve known for a while that this episode was coming, and now I’m grateful to share such an intimate and heartfelt experience with you...
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Episode 155
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9:01
My Therapy Reflections #4 - EMDR and My Internal Family
In this episode, Elliot shares an update on his therapy journey so far. As anticipated, navigating a complex case takes considerable effort, but there's progress! With two therapies being utilised simultaneously, it's a challenging yet rewardin...
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Episode 154
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18:53
Oasis Mania: From Anxious Catastrophe to Cautious Elation
I did it! I (somehow) got Oasis tickets for the big reunion tour! But the whole process from announcement to purchase has been one big, imaginary catastrophe. Whether I was successful in getting a ticket or not felt like a life-or-death situati...
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Episode 153
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26:12
Stuck in Bed - Four Days with Depression + Intake Interview Series Update
In this episode, Elliot takes us through a deeply personal experience of battling depression, recounting four days spent bed-ridden and being unable to face the world. It's a raw and honest look at how mental illness can take over, even for som...
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Episode 152
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11:14
Fortnightly Check-In #34
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 h...
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Episode 151
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8:30
Hyper-Fixation Madness
Hear all about how white-hot emotion has driven me to hyper-fixation. 4.40am in the morning this episode was recorded, after hours of fighting my inner critic, pushing aside my imposter syndrome, stumbling into obsessive loops, a whole lot of c...
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Episode 150
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14:33
The Psych Ward Stories: Medication Miracle
In this episode I go back into the Psych ward and tell the story of the biggest turn-around of mental health I've ever seen. Unfortunately, no it didn't involve me, but a fellow patient who was suffering from Schizophrenia. From staying in his ...
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Episode 149
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10:22
Mood Slow Down - Return of the Sweats
Low mood and the physical toll it takes can be crippling, halting even the best-laid plans. Although I don't suffer from these attacks as frequently as I used to, when they strike, the combination of low mood and sweating can be overwhelming. <...
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Episode 148
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6:55
Measuring My Stress and Worry: Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)
In this episode together we walk through each step of the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), reflecting on the questions, the scoring process, and the results. Discover how this inventory provides clarity and direction in managing anxiety and tailor...
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Episode 147
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16:50
My Therapy Reflections #3 - Dissociative Amnesia
In the "My Therapy Reflections" series, I take you into the world of psychotherapy and share my experiences using psychological interventions to create a life worth living. It is therapy and counselling that will enable me to form the framework...
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Episode 146
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12:06
My Therapy Reflections #2
In the "My Therapy Reflections" series, I take you into the world of psychotherapy and share my experiences using psychological interventions to create a life worth living. It is therapy and counselling that will enable me to form the framework...
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Episode 145
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23:39
Embracing Chaos: Therapy, Advocacy, and New Beginnings
In this episode, join me as I navigate the whirlwind of my world, sharing insights and experiences from my ongoing mental health journey. From returning to therapy and ramping up my exercise routine to the fulfilling work I’m doing with the Bla...
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Episode 144
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13:42
Fortnightly Check-In #33 (part B) - Lungs Are Burnin’
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 h...
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Episode 143
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13:16
Fortnightly Check-In #33 - Weighed Down
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 h...
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Episode 142
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9:12
Beyond the Bottle #6 - Six Months
Against all the odds, I've done it – six months without alcohol! And the difference is life-changing. Sunday mornings are mine again, and gone are the wasted days of mentally recovering from a big night out. This milestone marks a significant c...
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Episode 141
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13:36
Three Days of Darkness
In this episode, I confront a troubling pattern that's taken hold of my life: weekends have become a time for checking out from the world and crawling within. Each weekend brings another block of dark days. Join me as I try to find answers—what...
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Episode 140
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12:19
Banned From the Zoo (Almost)
In this lighthearted episode, I dive into a fun and unforgettable zoo adventure that almost got out of hand. In this episode I explore the quirks of stimming from autism, the unexpected reactions from zoo staff, and how a seemingly ordina...
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Episode 139
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8:11
One Down, Plenty to Go: My Tapering Gathers Speed
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 h...
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Episode 138
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7:06