Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!
“Don’t look to the bottle, the knife, or the gun… Look for the soul you’ll become!
Welcome to “Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!”, where humor meets heart—and things get uncomfortably real!
Join our fearless host, “The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective,” a lovable goofball navigating life with Schizoaffective Disorder who boldly asked, “What the hell… why not turn my traumatic experiences into a podcast for the enjoyment of others?”
He is often joined by his wise, “elderly” co-host, “IndyPocket,” an unapologetically candid mental health professional and lifelong mentor who adds his invaluable insight to the show!
In this unscripted “bro hang,” I plunge into the labyrinth of mental illness with all the candor and chaos of an unfiltered improv troupe at a hole-in-the-wall comedy club. Expect gut-busting anecdotes and uncomfortably dark humor—so dark it might just need a spotlight—as well as frank conversations that perfectly bridge the chasm between struggle and support.
I’m here to unpack the complexities of mental health, debunk the stigma, and share our own experiences—where every topic is fair game in our whimsical yet serious banter.
You’ll never know where our conversations will go… because frankly, I DON’T EVEN KNOW… And that’s the beauty of it!
From enlightening interviews with brave souls battling their own demons to laid-back discussions about coping mechanisms and the stark realities of life in a world that often misunderstands, this is your go-to podcast for catharsis, featuring plenty of laughs, hard truths, and a tear or two along the way.
This podcast serves as the spearhead for this transformative movement, and I’ve already taken the first step by establishing my Discord community, “The STRUGGLE Bus.” This space is intended for open dialogue, support, and connection as we all work together to navigate our mental health journeys.
We ALL have struggles and something valuable to share in the conversation!
I’m just a lovable dumbass creating a safe space where it’s perfectly acceptable to laugh morbidly at the absurdities of living with mental illness while embracing vulnerability and authenticity.
So, leave your sensitivity at the door and prepare to open your minds to a truly unique experience that just might teach you how to laugh at ANYTHING—even the darkest corners of life!
”Laughter is the best medicine… SO LET’S TAKE OUR DAMN PILLS!”
Stop crying, lighten up and join me as we BEAT THE MENTAL HEALTH OUT OF IT!
Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!
“How Can BPD Make You A Musical Genius?” With TREVOR WISCHMEYER
PRE-EPISODE NOTE: Due to low battery on the iPad, the episode was unfortunately cut short… abruptly.
Welcome to “Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!” with your host, The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective!
The show where we have candid, unscripted discussions about everything related to mental health with a twist of humor and no-holds-barred!
Join me for an inspirational episode with my dear friend and literal lyrical genius, TREVOR WISCHMEYER! (AKA. “Sympathy For The Typewriter”)
He is a gifted songwriter with diagnosed BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) and yeah… this mental illness gets a pretty bad reputation…
We discuss many topics, including:
- His journey through life’s complexities with this mental health condition he emphasizes that our struggles don’t define us as bad people
- His battles with drug use and alcoholism
- The profound and crippling ways that BPD impacts intimate relationships and day-to-day existence
- The importance of taking accountability for ALL of your actions, mentally ill or not
- His brilliant and effective methods of writing poetic lyrics rivaling legends like Bob Dylan, James McMurtry, Paul McCartney, and Leonard Cohen (and I am not exaggerating!)
I can’t help but tear up every time I listen to his music—it’s that powerful!
Trevor and I first crossed paths in our local church, where we felt an instant, profound bond. Although we weren’t incredibly close, there was an electric excitement to work together that never diminished.
I am thrilled to know him on a much more personal level!
Trevor’s journey, insights, and breathtaking music are a treasure you need to experience. I promise you’ve never heard anything quite like his sound!
CHECK OUT TREVOR HERE:
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sympathyforthetypewriter?_t=ZP-8wCcZ1H471q&_r=1
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sympathy_for_the_typewriter?igsh=MXczM3p4NTY5YmM0bQ==
Thank you so much for being on the show, Trevor! I’m always in awe of your strength and willingness to be so open about your struggles with BPD.
NEW EPISODES ON MONDAYS!
JOIN “The STRUGGLE Bus” Discord - https://discord.gg/emFXKuWKNA
“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”
- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@defectiveschizoaffective?_t=ZP-8ux1FrW91aB&_r=1
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/defectiveschizoaffective?igsh=bHdpa3ZwbmlmeDhp&utm_source=qr
- YouTube - https://youtube.com/@defectiveschizoaffective?si=50fZbxswhsc5FF_r
“IndyPocket”
- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@indypocket?_t=ZP-8ux1irT5wuU&_r=1
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/indypocket?igsh=MWh5aHJ3aGRiZmU0Nw==
- YouTube - https://youtube.com/@absolutezen?si=d803qy3jBGgU7Mnb
*Artwork by Ryan Manning*
