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Schizophrenia: Three Moms in the Trenches

Schizophrenia in the Family. How do we cope? How can we help? We each have adult sons with schizophrenia and have written acclaimed books about it. We say it like it is, to help families, practitioners and those with SMI (serious mental illness) feel less alone...and learn. Randye Kaye, Mindy Greiling, Miriam Feldman...and guests.

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Schizophrenia: Three Moms in the Trenches

From Breaking into a House to Being Invited...Peer Specialist Kevin Earley (Ep. 78)

November 16, 2023 • Randye Kaye • Season 4 • Episode 3

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Guest: Kevin “Earleybird” Earley - peer specialist, speaker and artist

His challenges with mental health are documented in his father, Pete Earley's 2007 best selling book, "Crazy - A Father's Search Through America's Mental Health Madness", which chronicles his 2002 incident where Kevin broke into a stranger's house and took a bubble bath before being apprehended by the police.

His work deals with mental health, race, privilege and resilience through adversity. He speaks to inspire and resolve stigma through art. He currently works with youth who live with mental health issues and helps mentor them to recover from their respective challenges.

We Ask about:

Kevin’s Story - from breaking into the house to being invited to the white house

This is My Brave

Hiding in Plain Sight (Documentary)

Kevin’s Art

Kevin’s Music

Pete’s Book - Kevin’s initial reaction and later thoughts

Work as a peer specialist

Healing Power of Sound and Music

LINKS:

https://www.getthatworm.com/music

https://www.getthatworm.com/

https://www.pbs.org/show/hiding-plain-sight-youth-mental-illness/

Kevin’s YouTube Music:

https://www.youtube.com/@birdboogie

Hosts:

Who:

Randye Kaye - was a morning Radio Personality bringing humor to CT families when her own son was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Now she is still a Broadcaster, Actress, Voice Talent, Speaker, and Author (Ben Behind his Voices, Happier Made Simple)

Miriam Feldman - is an artist, writer, and the mother of an adult son with schizophrenia. Her book, He Came in With It chronicles her family's story and was released to rave reviews on July 21st, 2020.

Mindy Greiling - Mindy Greiling was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives for twenty years. She helped found the nation's first state mental health caucus, which successfully lobbied for a significant increase in Minnesota's mental health funding Her acclaimed memoir is Fix What You Can.

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Miriam (Mimi) Feldman

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