Armchair Expert: Cohen Miles-Rath on Psychosis, Recovery, and Rebuilding Life

A raw firsthand account of psychosis becomes a story of survival, treatment, and hard-won recovery. In this condensed Armchair Expert episode, Dax Shepard and Monica Padman speak with Cohen Miles-Rath about schizoaffective disorder, addiction, hospitalization, and the sleep loss, drugs, stress, and vulnerability that fueled his crisis—plus the steps that helped him stabilize. This summary cuts the original full-length conversation down to a quick listen, giving you the key insights in minutes. Hear how Cohen’s delusions escalated into a terrifying family tragedy, why recovery requires constant diligence, and how therapy, medication, and advocacy helped him rebuild his life. You’ll also learn how he turned his experience into purpose as a social worker focused on suicide prevention and mental health. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.