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Lightline

by Ari Stauffer

A podcast about mental health where we interview a variety of people to discuss their lived experiences with mental illness, the challenges they've faced and how they've overcome them.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 12 the Story of Bonnie F part 3

    TW; part 3 deals with some heavy topics including sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.

  2. Episode 11 The Story of Bonnie F part 2

    In this episode, Bonnie F details her time in the police academy and how that impacted the rest of her life.

  3. Episode 10 the Story of Bonnie F part 1

    In this episode, Ari speaks with Bonnie F, who shares her personal journey and the life events that ultimately led her to seek Ketamine infusions for depression.

  4. Episode 9 Bipolar 2 Alexis G

    In this episode Ari interviews Alexis G about her experiences with bipolar 2 disorder.

  5. Episode 8 The Answer

    In this episode, Ari discusses his experiences with treatment resistant depression and shares some ways he's found to cope.

  6. Episode 7 How to be Happy

    In this episode, Ari discusses his experience with treatment resistant depression and offers an autistic perspective on things that help him cope. Our discord community: https://discord.gg/vGxNhpKWQT HAMS harm reduction support group: https://discord.gg/HcD9rVBNH6 Follow us on Facebook Follow us…

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  7. Episode 6 Schizo Spectrum Disorders, Psychosis, Spirituality and the Paranormal

    In this episode Ari interviews their partner Ez Whitecloud about what it's like to suffer from a schizo spectrum disorder and experience psychosis, and how that ties into xyr religious beliefs. Resources mentioned: 212-695-8650 for the Trevor Project The Trevor Project - Suicide Prevention for...

  8. Episode 5 The Realm of Hungry Ghosts

    Ari opens up about his journey through the Realm of Hungry Ghosts and what it's like to be a hungry ghost with regards to AUD and SUD. Excerpt from the Everything Buddhism book by Arnie Kozak. (And I misspoke when I said psychiatrist I meant therapist). Our discord support groups: Lightline...

  9. Episode 4 Prioritizing Mental Wellness When You're Queer

    In this episode Ari interviews Asher, the host of LGBTea podcast. https://open.spotify.com/show/01iqFjGONxSJyTm6cWC7Ys?si=cb354becc1f645e5 We discuss prioritizing your mental health as a queer person, and how being lgbt+ influences your mental health.

  10. Episode 3 Finding your Why

    In this episode Ari talks about having AUD and his journey to get sober. Excerpt from What Would Buddha Say? by Barbara Ann Kipfer. "If you feel compassion while listening, anger and irritation cannot arise. Learn to listen with only one purpose; to allow the other person to express herself and...

  11. Episode 2 Dakota S

    In this episode our host Ari interviews Dakota S about her experiences as a transfeminine individual and how transitioning has impacted her mental health.

  12. Lightline episode 1 Radical Honesty

    In this debut episode of Lightline Podcast, meet your host Ari, learn a little bit about him and together explore the topic of radical honesty, and how by being honest with ourselves and where we're at we can build community and find support.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast about mental health where we interview a variety of people to discuss their lived experiences with mental illness, the challenges they've faced and how they've overcome them.

HOSTED BY

Ari Stauffer

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Lightline have?

Lightline currently has 12 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Lightline about?

A podcast about mental health where we interview a variety of people to discuss their lived experiences with mental illness, the challenges they've faced and how they've overcome them.

How often does Lightline release new episodes?

Lightline has 12 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Lightline?

Lightline is created and hosted by Ari Stauffer.
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