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Welcome to this episode, where we explore a deeply personal and often complex topic: the choice to have relatives with severe mental illness live at home with family.

Joined by listener guests, we dive into the emotional, practical, and ethical aspects of this decision.

Is home the best place for healing and connection, or do the demands overwhelm family dynamics? How do caregivers balance compassion with self-care? And what role should professional support play?

You’ll hear heartfelt stories, honest discussions of the challenges, and perspectives on what works—or doesn’t. Tune in for an insightful conversation about navigating this delicate choice.

Insights and Learnings from the chat:

• You have a right to feel SAFE in your own home
• Be clear on your boundaries and be prepared to follow through
• Each US state has different services and laws
• The decision is heartbreaking
• Learn all you can
• Ask for help and info
• Share this podcast with people you know need it
• It is always helpful to hear other stories
• Act while the loved one is in the hospital
• Case manager does need to do their part - let them, partner with them
• Get it in writing. Have a written contract with your loved one which includes consequences for the main what ifs and each of you—parent, loved one, case manager keep a copy.

SZ 3 Moms episodes referenced:

#6: Conservatorship

#14: NAMI Family-to-Family

#18: Rethinking Clozapine

#27: I am Not sick, I Don’t Need Help (anosognosia)

#30: Clubhouse International

#36: Difficult Mothering (Judith R Smith)

#43: Family Support Services

#50: SSI/SSDI

#99: Pooled Trusts

#105: Housing

Mindy and her book: https://mindygreiling.com/

Randye and her book: https://www.randyekaye.com/

Miriam and her book: https://www.miriam-feldman.com/

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Guests:

Robert S Laitman, MD,

Mimi Liu, Doro Mind

At Doro Mind. the mission is to provide compassionate, accessible, and dynamic care and support for individuals suffering from psychosis and their caregivers.

Dr. Robert Laitman is a psychiatric internist dedicated to changing the treatment paradigm for psychosis. He is the author of “Meaningful Recovery from Schizophrenia & Serious Mental Illness with Clozapine” which outlines his families personal story supporting his son through schizophrenia and pioneering a novel evidence based approach to psychosis treatment with clozapine.

Mimi Liu is the former COO & CTO of Firefly Health, where she led operations and tech for delivering integrated primary care and behavioral health services. Mimi leads Doro Mind with the personal passion that comes from supporting her brother through his journey with psychosis.

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Links:

https://www.doromind.com/

https://www.teamdanielrunningforrecovery.org/

Dr. Laitman’s book:

https://a.co/d/iLrDwvC

Daniel Laitman on Youtube:

https://youtu.be/uBdJWFvP-uc?si=8ECR7DfhDGc3gdHx

Mindy and her book: https://mindygreiling.com/

Randye and her book: https://www.randyekaye.com/

Miriam and her book: https://www.miriam-feldman.com/

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Guests: Suzy DeYoung, Catherine Galda, Trauma Informed Parent

When parents are Trauma Informed they are better equipped to help their children heal - and to take care of themselves. Trauma Informed Parent offers information, resources and perspective for parents and caregivers of children, teens and young adults who have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences.

We Talk About:

• How did you get into this line of work? What do you hope to achieve?
• What are behaviors/issues/symptoms in young people that could be indicative of something trauma or mental health related?
• What are the most important things to know as a parent or caregiver of a young person who has had a traumatic experience?
• What about the trauma to the whole family when mental illness strikes a loved one?
• Value of Early Intervention and Treatment, and Structure.

Links:

Trauma Informed Parent 👍

http://www.traumainformedparent.com/

Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/traumainformedparent

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/traumainformedparent/

YouTube

http://UCDfje87BkDGkpxcg1fvqO_w

Mindy and her book: https://mindygreiling.com/

Randye and her book: https://www.randyekaye.com/

Miriam and her book: https://www.miriam-feldman.com/

Hosts:

Who:

Randye Kaye - was a morning Radio Personality bringing humor to CT families when her own son was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Now she is still a Broadcaster, Actress, Voice Talent, Speaker, and Author (Ben Behind his Voices, Happier Made Simple)

Miriam Feldman - is an artist, writer, and the mother of an adult son with schizophrenia. Her book, He Came in With It chronicles her family's story and was released to rave reviews on July 21st, 2020.

Mindy Greiling - Mindy Greiling was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives for twenty years. She helped found the nation's first state mental health caucus, which successfully lobbied for a significant increase in Minnesota's mental health funding Her acclaimed memoir is Fix What You Can.

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