Schizophrenia, Incarceration and Advocacy with Kody Green

Trigger Warning: This episode covers mature topics including severe mental health issues, Schizophrenia and addiction. In this episode, Christina talks to mental health advocate and creator Kody Green aka Schizophrenic Hippie about his journey of living with schizophrenia, overcoming addiction and incarceration, and using his experiences to educate and break the stigma around severe mental illness. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding schizophrenia, the role of humour and social support in coping, and the ongoing stigma around psychiatric medication. Kody shares insights into his recovery, the importance of mental health education, and his book Minds Over Meetings, which explores how workplaces can better support employees with mental health challenges.Note: When Kody refers to the Vice President of the United States, he refers to the Biden Administration, as this episode was recorded before the change in government. About KodyKody Green is a mental health advocate, speaker, and content creator dedicated to raising awareness about schizophrenia and severe mental illness. After being diagnosed with schizophrenia in his early 20s, Kody has used his platform to educate others, fight stigma, and provide hope to those navigating similar experiences. How to get in touch with KodyMinds Over Meetings is out now. Find out more here Instagram: @schizophrenichippieTikTok: @schizophrenichippieYouTube: @SchizophrenicHippieHow to get in touch with Christina Instagram: @christina_simoneTikTok: @barely_naked_podcastLinkedIn: Christina Beischl

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