"The Edge of What You Know"

Season Two, Episode 7.Synopsis: Sean finds an ally and makes a decision about his disorder.Content warning: contains strong language. Post Show Talk Back: Dr. Alisa Hurwitz chats with Sean about the stigma surrounding mental health.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Consulting Producer, Ian Southwood of Southwood Productions, LLC.A special thank you to the incredible voice actors of Stage Combat.This episode is dedicated to Lauren Widner. Sean Hayden is New York City based attorney, actor and advocate for workplaces that are safe, respectful and dignified.  As the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC, he produces Stage Combat the Podcast which exposes harmful practices in the entertainment industry and fosters conversations of how to make the workplace better for everyone.   Dr. Alisa Hurwitz: Dr. Alisa Hurwitz is a clinical psychologist in group private practice in New Hampshire, specializing in the Autism spectrum and gender identity. Dr. Hurwitz also applies her professional knowledge to consult with theater companies, conduct post-show talkbacks and interview Broadway actors. You can follow her at drdrama.com and on Instagram @thedrdrama.Follow us:Instagram  instagram.com/stagecombatthepodcastigFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296591562&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok  StageCombatthePodcastEmail us:  [email protected], review and follow us on your podcast platform!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter and listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition.  Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.