April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month — and this year marks its 25th anniversary. In this episode, we explore what actually happens inside the brain and body after sexual trauma: why survivors freeze instead of fight, why memory becomes fragmented, and why shame rewires the way we see ourselves. With words from Tarana Burke, Dr. Judith Herman, and Brené Brown, we honor the strength it takes to survive — and the courage it takes to heal. This is not a story of brokenness. This is a story of a brain that did exactly what it needed to do to keep you alive.

Bipolar disorder is one of the most misunderstood conditions in mental health — and one of the most commonly misdiagnosed. In this episode, we break down what bipolar disorder actually looks like, explore the signs of mania and depression that often go unnoticed, and hear from the voices of those who have lived it through powerful reflections from published memoirs. If you’ve ever wondered whether your highs feel too high or your lows feel too low, this one is for you.

Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder are often confused, sometimes dismissed as the same thing, and frequently coexist in the same person. This episode untangles the overlap, explores what it actually feels like to carry both diagnoses, and offers grounded, compassionate guidance for anyone navigating this dual reality.

You’ve never flipped a light switch ten times or washed your hands raw — so how could it be OCD? In this episode of Comorbid Minds, we pull back the curtain on Pure OCD — the invisible form of obsessive-compulsive disorder that lives entirely in your thoughts. We explore why your brain generates disturbing, unwanted intrusive thoughts, why fighting them only makes them louder, and how to begin loosening their grip. If you’ve ever been terrified by your own mind, this one is for you. 

In this episode we unpack the deep roots of people-pleasing — from childhood survival strategies to adult burnout — and walk through practical, therapist-backed steps to start setting boundaries without drowning in guilt. If you've ever said "yes" when your whole body screamed "no," this one's for you.