Ep. 17 – Reality Check – Sierra Swan (Musician)

Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery. On this episode, Ashley Weiss and Serena Chaudhry speak with musician and songwriter Sierra Swan, for an honest conversation about creativity, resilience, and finding hope through the challenges of mental illness. Sierra is known for her work with Dollshead, Black Eyed Peas, and as a solo...

Ep. 16 – Reality Check – Lynn Madden (The APT Foundation)

Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery. On this episode, Serena Chaudhry speaks with the CEO and President of The APT Foundation. Join us as we dive into Breaking Barriers to Care and smashing stigma. Serena and Lynn reflect on the stark similarities faced within both of their fields and...

Ep. 15 – Reality Check – Christy Boudreaux (Patio Drugs)

Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery. On this episode, Serena Chaudhry speaks with Registered Mental Health Nurse Christy Boudreaux, who works for the independent pharmacy, Patio Drugs. Join us as we find out more about Christy and her dedication to her local patients and to ensure they have access...

Ep. 14 – Reality Check – Kody Green (Mental Health Advocate)

Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery. On this episode, Serena Chaudhry speaks with Mental Health Advocate, Kody Green. Join us for this dive into Kody’s powerful firsthand experience, which includes Lived Experience, Addiction, Public Speaking, and Mental Health Advocacy. Kody has over 2 million followers and subscribers across all...

Ep. 13 – Reality Check – Judge Calvin Johnson

Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery. On this episode, co-founders Dr Ashley Weiss and Serena Chaudhry speak with The Honorable Judge Calvin Johnson. Judge Johnson established the first Mental Health Treatment Court in the State of Louisiana in 2002. By 2005, this Special Court was selected as one of...

Ep. 12 – Reality Check – Chimela Soublet LPC-S (Xavier University of Louisiana)

Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery. On this episode, co-founders Dr Ashley Weiss and Serena Chaudhry speak with Mental Health Counselor, Chimela Soublet from the Center of Health and Wellness at Xavier University of Louisiana. Join us for this dive into the mental health provisions at the university and...

Ep. 11 – Reality Check – Rachel Star Withers

Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery. On this episode, co-founders Dr Ashley Weiss and Serena Chaudhry speak with Rachel Star Withers. Rachel is a stunt woman, TV and Film producer, author, podcast host, and happens to have Schizophrenia. Join us for this fascinating dive into Rachel’s life and journey...

Ep. 10 – Reality Check – Lindsay Manfredi

Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery. On this episode, co-founders Dr Ashley Weiss and Serena Chaudhry speak with Lindsay Manfredi. Lindsay holds many titles including musician, author, public speaker, and life coach among many others! For more information about Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health (CALM) and their Early...

Ep. 9 – Reality Check – Jayde Nelson (Sharing Lived Experience)

Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery. On this episode, co-founders Dr Ashley Weiss and Serena Chaudhry speak with Jayde Nelson about her lived experience and her extensive entrepreneurial and creative work in recovery. For more information about Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health (CALM) and their Early Intervention Psychosis...

Ep. 8 – Reality Check – Dr John Thompson (Tulane University Medical School)

Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery. On this episode, co-founders Dr Ashley Weiss and Serena Chaudhry speak with (their boss!) Dr John Thompson, a professor at Tulane University School of Medicine. Join us as they explore the treatment, systems, and funding around psychosis treatment. Dr Thompson is Chairman and...