The Georgie Gust Exhibit
What if you had such severe schizophrenia that your life was just one hallucination after another? And what if people kept trying to drag you back out of those hallucinations, to prove that you weren’t living in reality, and that reality was nothing more than a psych hospital? Would you go? Would you make that leap back into reality, leave such a vivid life, for ceramic walls and metal gurneys?
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Episodes
Thursday Mar 07, 2013
Thursday Mar 07, 2013
The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours. It is an amazing journey and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.
Sunday Jan 13, 2013
Sunday Jan 13, 2013
Jonathan Harnisch sneaks in this solo cast in celebration of Episode #100. Trauma, interpersonal relationships, and therapy are spoken about as well as Jonathan’s recent near death experience, stigma, psych wards, and a reading from his personal journals. Life always offers you a second chance. It’s called tomorrow.
Wednesday Jan 09, 2013
Wednesday Jan 09, 2013
The Real Me and You: "Caregivers of any kind must take a break as often as possible for their own health and mental peace. As a primary caregiver, you owe it to yourself and your family to take a break from the task of caring for another. Pressure of speech and flight of ideas are also discussed. Jonathan Chouette's film 'Walk Away Renee' is referenced and recommended. Wind Horse Integrative Mental Health is also mentioned.
Thursday Jan 03, 2013
Thursday Jan 03, 2013
We all have problems. The way we solve them is what makes us different. We all cope with negative situations in our own ways, and in whatever way that suits us, and works for us best, as individuals. Jonathan and Maureen Harnisch
Thursday Dec 27, 2012
Thursday Dec 27, 2012
Once again, host Jonathan Harnisch talks candidly with his wife, Maureen Cooke. Together, The Real Me meets The Real Us. Relationships, medication, and what it feels like to live with schizophrenia are some of the many topics discussed.
Sunday Dec 23, 2012
Sunday Dec 23, 2012
Jonathan Harnisch and his wife Maureen talk about the impact Jonathan's illness has had throughout the years: his progress, his stabilization, and what he still hopes to achieve.
Wednesday Dec 19, 2012
Wednesday Dec 19, 2012
Recovering schizophrenic Jonathan Harnisch and the occasional guest, speak candidly and openly about living with mental illness.
Saturday Nov 24, 2012
Saturday Nov 24, 2012
The truest form of healing is sometimes just waking up early and engaging in candid conversation with a loved one, enjoying the day and rolling with the tide. Jonathan and his wife wake up and discuss the day with a love for one another and all else that is.
Friday Nov 23, 2012
Sunday Nov 18, 2012
Sunday Nov 18, 2012
Jonathan Harnisch makes a successful attempt to "snap" out of the blues, after his hypomanic state turned to mild depression. Using evidence therapy and mindfulness, he picks up the heavy mic and delivers candid feelings and discomforts, overcoming them. He does it again—recovering while all else seemed lost. Keeping hope alive on this live episode recorded on November 18, 2012. Encouragement is presented to make today the best day of your life. You can do it!