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Mental Illness and Sharks
by Calla Fuqua
Let’s talk about two incredibly misunderstood and stigmatized things, mental illness and…sharks. Yep, name a more iconic duo. Join me solo or with a special guest and we discuss some pretty tough topics, usually over a glass of wine. And don’t forget to stick around to hear what shark my special guest is based on their personality! Enjoy!
Episodes
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Calling BULLshit on Alcohol
Today’s episode is the first episode in a while where I’m not the only person yapping! Please welcome Maia! Maia suffers from alcoholism. We talk about what got her there, what symptoms clued her in to her addiction and more. This episode does talk a lot about addiction and alcoholism, take care…
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“What was I Talking About Again?”: ADHD Bull(shark) Myths and Truths
Picture this: You’re in your middle school math class and the class clown is doing what he does best. You and the rest of the world think that because of his confidence, loudness and lack of social anxiety, he has ADHD. Because being hyper is what qualifies someone for that. Now we know better…
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When Life Gives You Lemons, Don’t Do Drugs
Substance abuse has everything to do with mental illness. Tune in to hear about why it’s so dang common for these two conditions to coexist. Please text 988 for any help with substance use and mental health.
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Self Diagnosing or Bust?
Welcome to 2024 where there internet is a truly wild place. We are now in the era of self diagnosing our potential mental illness online! Yep it’s that easy. Buuuut it’s not always the right move. It’s definitely a complex topic because mental health care can be really pricey and time consuming....
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BONUS EPISODE: Disclosing your Mental Illness to your Loved Ones
Thank you to my listener that wrote in with a great question! “How do I talk to my parents about my mental illness?” Hope this episode makes you feel a little more comfortable and confident talking openly with your family about mental health.
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Anxious but Awesome
Can’t believe we haven’t talked about anxiety!!!! Well, here we go friends.
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Your Fav Angel(Shark)/Devil Duo
Gabriel Fuqua everyone. Just enjoy.
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Sex Ed, your Early 20s, and Spurdog Sharks
The title really says it all. Being an adult is tough guys, you’re not alone. Also let’s talk about sex and sharks, per usual
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Sharks, They’re Just Like Us
Multiple Personality Disorder or Dissociative Identity Disorder? Ever heard of it? Take a listen to see what it’s all about. And prepare yourself for the ultimate shark fun fact at the end!
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Sharks > Losers & Haters of the World
What a loaded title! Wanna know what the heck it means? Take a listen. Welcome to a rage fueled rant where I talk about the ignorance behind the whole idea that mental illness doesn’t exist. It does. And thanks to a rabbit hole I found myself down tonight, you guys get to hear me have a…
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Beer So Good, it’s to Die For
Hey! There are a lot of mental health quotes circling the interweb these days. Some of them are great...and some...not so much. Want to hear my opinions on which ones do more harm than good? Take a listen. Oh, and if your curious about the title, make sure you stick around for the shark segment…
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Greenland Sharks are Not Sexy, and Neither is Depression
Ok, so now where finally talking about mental illness. But...are we talking about it in a healthy and beneficial way? Take a listen to see my opinion on the matter.
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STOP, Hammertime
We’re talking about mental health and the arts so you don’t have to! Jk...we should all be talking about it!
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If Schizophrenia and Bipolar had a Baby
Hi guys! Welcome back to Mental Illness and Sharks! Today we are talking about Schizoaffective Disorder. Never heard of it? You’re not alone. Let’s learn about it together!
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Thoughts, Thresher Sharks, and Thots
HAPPY SHARK WEEK! Ok welcome back to Mental Illness and Sharks! This episode is so amazing guys! Give a warm welcome to CeCe! She is a spectacular human with a lot to say. So listen up.
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Bipolar Bull Sharks
Wanna hear two bipolar people talk about being bipolar? Take a listen to “Bipolar Bull Sharks”!
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Learning it the Hard Way
Wanna listen to my friend with a lot to say and a very soothing voice? Check out “Learning it the Hard Way”
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Be Here Now
Ok guys, this was a tough one for me. In this episode I will be sharing a little bit about myself and my experience with mental illness. As a warning, what you will hear in this episode is pretty intense. I have gone back and forth about posting this. But I think it will help people and that is...
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You Are Bigger Than Your Mind
Wanna learn more about OCD and Angel Sharks!? You have come to the right place. Enjoy! Shark facts came from source: WWF World Wildlife Fund
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Blue Sharks and Banter
Join Billy and me as we talk about, you guessed it, sharks and mental illness!
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Depression and Nurse Sharks
Let’s welcome our first official guest...Emily! Emily lives depression and she is gonna tell us all about it!
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What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Welcome to Mental Illness and Sharks! Let’s go learn some stuff!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Let’s talk about two incredibly misunderstood and stigmatized things, mental illness and…sharks. Yep, name a more iconic duo. Join me solo or with a special guest and we discuss some pretty tough topics, usually over a glass of wine. And don’t forget to stick around to hear what shark my special guest is based on their personality! Enjoy!
HOSTED BY
Calla Fuqua
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Let’s talk about two incredibly misunderstood and stigmatized things, mental illness and…sharks. Yep, name a more iconic duo. Join me solo or with a special guest and we discuss some pretty tough topics, usually over a glass of wine. And don’t forget to stick around to hear what shark my special...
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Mental Illness and Sharks is created and hosted by Calla Fuqua.
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