FabulouslyTouretteRadio
By Fabulously Tourette
FabulouslyTouretteRadio Aug 16, 2022
Real Estate, Freight Forwarding, Tourette's, Life.
First of all, there was a little bit of technical difficulties and I was muted the first 30seconds.
In this 1 hour self podcasting episode which was recorded LIVE on my FABULOUSLY_TOURETTE Instagram I made update toward my now 4 month of Real Estate Agency journey and I shared my own personal evaluation, strategies, and outlook. I talked about my recent opportunity of doing some part-time work in my past career Ocean Import Freight Forwarding operations and how this experience enlightened me and boosted my confidence. I will be turning 44 soon by middle of this month of April. I am proud of my own personal and professional progress. I will keep up the good work. Thank you for listening.
A wonderful positive and bright Self-Podcast Moment
This was my first podcast recorded while going Livestream on Instagram. I was flowing so well in my self-talks I actually went over the first 30 minutes segment without knowing the recording ended. This explains the gap you will hear but as always I improvised beautifully. In this episodes I spoke about my own personal journey integrating my work into my life and how things are intricately intertwined while maintaining harmony. I used this segment to address some Real Estate Market updates as well as sharing prospect strategy and tips. Thank you for your continuing participation and support toward my platform. As always I welcome guests to come to my show and our topics don't have to limit to just Tourette's, Mental Health, and Real Estate.
Black History Month Elton Leonard Part 2
2 weeks after our initial conversation, Brooklyn based visual artist Elton Leonard returned for another episode. We started off episode 53 by talking about Martial Arts since Elton was a practitioner and I have been a long time enthusiast. We spoke about the importance of communication and how misunderstandings in our diverse city can spark into long time race tensions. We also discussed importance of mental health awareness and I invited Elton to be part of my future episodes because talks like this bring healing to both of us.
Thank you for your listening and supports.
Kick off "Real Estate Insights series" with HomeSmart Premier Living Realty broker Rich Raspantini
Join us for Episode 52 of Season 4, where we kick off our Real Estate series with a special guest: the broker and owner of HomeSmart Premier Living Realty. Dive deep into the world of real estate as we explore market trends, insider tips, and invaluable insights to navigate the ever-evolving landscape. Whether you're a seasoned investor, first-time homebuyer, long time realtor or new agent, this conversation is packed with actionable advice to empower your real estate journey. Tune in to gain exclusive access to expert perspectives and uncover the keys to success in the dynamic realm of property investment and homeownership in future episode on FabulouslyTouretteRadio.
*** Due to unexpected technical difficulties the audio in this podcast wasn't the best. But good thing is I've fixed the issue, thank you ***
Elton Leonard
Kicking off 2024 February Black History Month I am bringing you a fresh episode with fresh content on the 1st of February. I feel like time has been compressed over the past 4 years. While writing this episode description I realize I have a hard time retracing the past 4 years. Everything seemed like yesterday, yet 4 years have passed. But I also feel like 10 years have passed in the period of 4. Pandemic started January 2020 and so did the jumpstart of the COVID era Anti Asian hate crimes. Then May 25th 2020, George Floyd's brutal death and another direct reflection of an ongoing epidemic systematic racial injustice and brutality in this country. A 3 year long wave of BLM protests started. My partner was also assaulted because of COVID FEAR. My friend, Steve Lee AKA #AsianSerpico was running for office and it was around that time I met Elton through Facebook since he and Steve had a past together.
One of my initial conversations with Elton on the phone in 2020 was about race, equality, freedom, and misunderstandings. He confronted me with a question regarding how African immigrants were treated in China because at the time the SINO/US relation was already sour thanks to the Trump Trade War then COVID. As always I took my time and I thoroughly explained to Elton regarding my perspective on the situation. I spent time to explain China's history so I can frame my perspective and distinguish between facts and opinions. I felt Elton was pleasantly taken back my passionate speech to not only answer his question but I took my time to help him understand more. And my intention of this episode was to kick off a series of future stories surrounding the conversation between me, a naturalized American of Chinese descent and a Black Artist born in a historical civil rights neighborhood in NYC of an African American mother and Black immigrant father. And how we differ yet relate so much. At the end of the episode you will hear how the energy of our conversation changed from the beginning to the end. At one point, Elton expressed the importance of creating this link between the Asian and the Black communities in America and how much he appreciates the planning of future conversations like this.
I totally didn't want this episode to be another generic artist interview type of podcast where cliche questions were asked. But this episode really flowed like a conversation. I hope to engage in future podcast in this format. And look at how am I writing this episode intro. I am really enjoying this.
Elton Leonard is Brooklyn Based Artist, Illustrator, Art Teacher, Graphic Designer
Learn more at:
https://linktr.ee/thepeoplesartist.ny?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
Episode 50!
Wow this is a milestone. I have reached the 50th episode. Want to know what happened 1 month after I made the Smart Move and signed with the brokerage of my choice and began my Real Estate Agent endeavor? In this episode you hear it all. From my mental health, to Real Estate, you will hear about my transformation.
Thank you for supporting my podcast and be part of my journey.
Stop The Self Sabotage
In this episode I talked a great deal about the damaging effects of "self sabotaging" and I shared exciting life updates. It's been little more than a week since I signed with the broker that I want to partner with, Home Smart Premier Living Realty and I feel like I am already a month into the journey because so much has happened and so fast. But none of this can be achieved if I took the route of self sabotaging. My name is Peter Zhao, I am a licensed NY real state agent thanks for listening and I appreciate your supports. If you have any questions about this podcast, if you want to be a guest, or you want to talk about real estate, please feel free to drop me a line at pyzintheplace2be@gmail.com
One step at a time
In this exciting self-podcasting episode, I will continue to take you along my journey to become a Real Estate Agent in New York and I want to share with you about the fears and struggles and the reality I am dealing with. Some of the topics in this episode include real estate commission structures, comparison of brokerage, OCD, Anxiety, and Codependency Behaviors and many more. Thank you very much for your listening supports.
Delusions Expectations Turning Point
From my passenger seats I saw the taillights of a fancy car. I wanted to dream big and imagine that I could also drive that car but I felt it's too early to dream big and I tried to vanquish this dream then it dawned on me.
I started to tremble, tears poured out of my eyes and streamed down my cheeks in strange ways. I'm used to tears flowing down my jaws but this time they were flowing towards my earlobes. I wasn't frowning but I was smiling and pouring tears of joy. Getting this Realtor license meant tremendous, and I don't mean making the money. It helped me finally closed certain childhood wounds. My mother has long fed into me with the idea that I should do real estate. I helped her during a few open houses when I was still in Highschool. But the mother and son relationship is deeper than the oceans and I rebelled against her dreams and never pursuited RE. I was on a very strong antipsychotic medicine for 8 years to suppress tics from Tourette's syndrome. I took the med from age 12 to 20. The med stopped some tics but also created many new tics. Also the med carried hefty psychological side effects like hallucination and depression, by the time I was in college the med was pushing me to kill myself but I was also so depended on it.
I stopped the meds but I was already messed up. All these years I unconsciously suppressed myself, sabotaged opportunities, and killed many dreams.
Recently the lie I was holding can no longer hold the weight of the world. My fantasy is caving on me and just earlier today I felt like I was in another downward spiral.
I tried this RE license 3 times. I dropped out of the online courses but I wanted to prove to my family that in-person class works.
I cried to the sky and thought about the prayers I made at mom's colorful autumn resting place. Nobody in my house ever reminded me to study more but I seems to always feel I haven't studied enough. Many believed in me but I was unable to see myself clearly. To be able to pass both exams all on the first try was beyond my wildest imagination but I did it.
Ever since those days of cramming for SAT preparations while managing my tics, ADHD OCD and the horrible hallucinations from the medication yet unable to break 1000, not even once traumatized me. Ever since then I often draw myself the conclusion that I will never be able to pass a test because I have learning disability. My dad thinks I lack persistence and resiliency but I remind him that every week I pull myself out of the deepest depressive quicksand and continue to push forward.
This is huge accomplishment for me. This feels like a total catharsis, spiritual cleansing.
I feel the healing.
My kids said they've never seen daddy this happy before.
For very long time I was highly fearful of the question about my 5 years plan. Suddenly I can now see light at end of the tunnel.
Tics and Freeze ups
Homeless but not hopeless
And this episode not only marks the start of a new season, but season 4 marks a new beginning for this podcast as I am expanding to conversations beyond just Tourette's and mental health.
In this episode I have had the great pleasure of engaging in deep conversation with my guest Jillian McMillian who is a New Yorker, a mom of many stories, a mental health survivor, and she also volunteers at an organization called Mydogismyhome.org where she passionately wholeheartedly support the homeless population and the pets of their homeless human companions. In this episode you will hear about the PUPP Act, you will hear about my guest's own experience dealing with homelessness while raising a family and recovering from traumas.
This is a powerful episode of engaging dialogues of real people sharing their vulnerability, struggles, and their hopes of a better future.
Thank you for your continuing listening.
Meet Twitch Beard
I'm proud to announce this is the final episode of this season. And a new season begins soon with new guests already lined up. I'm taking this podcast to beyond just Tourette's syndrome and mental health awareness. This podcast is evolving!
I met a lot of great people online ever since the AOL days.
And on social media like Facebook, I've met a lot of friends through our mutual experience living with Tourettes.
One of them is George #TwitchBeard from Arizona.
Although I knew him for a few years now online but through this episode him and I have discovered a lot more common interests than just our shared experience in living with Tourettes as a dad or coping with mental health and managing anxiety at work.
I've had a rough night prior to this conversation and I nearly cancelled the date. But I'm glad I pushed through in the best display of my improvisational podcasting style.
George has an established online presence, see link below.
linktr.ee/Twitchbeard
Thank you for listening and greatly appreciate your supports.
Conversation with "Life's a Twitch" Emma
She also goes by her social media alias,
"Life's a Twitch" #LifesaTwitchEmma #lifesatwitch
In a little over one hour of time, we learned so much more about each other, and we laughed over similar feelings and experiences toward our lives with Tourettes's syndrome and commodities.
Emma shared her life journey with me, and we talked about future aspirations. She shared some tips about how to advocate TS on social media and how to handle negative attention.
I talked about some important topics in the TS world, like the subject matter of "faking tics."
Overall, this was another fun packed episode full of stories for the listeners to enjoy.
Thank you for tuning in.
Sorry to hear that, but i’m looking forward to it too!
Here are her links:
youtube.com/@lifesatwitchemma
linktr.ee/lifesatwitch
Dustybeetles
Season 3 Episode 7: Self Podcast, life update.
Once again, going solo.
This is solo mission to give little update on what's happening in my life these days.
I covered on a wide array of topics from family passing, to childhood traumas and healing, and onto Edible Insect eating
and Wingchun Kungfu mental training.
Conversation with the Poecrastinator
And on this sunny but chilly Sunday afternoon in January of 2023, I've had the pleasure to chit chat with The Poecrastinator.
This is my first podcast of the New Year 2023.
And in this episode our conversation was fluid and we touched base on so many layers of issues.
Some of the highlights include coprolalia, treatment and medication, suppression, social media, videogames, and so much more.
I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you will too.
The following are the links to Poecrastinator's social media platforms.
Thank you for your support.
YouTube
www.youtube.com/@poecrastinator
Twitch TV
www.twitch.tv/poecrastinator
www.instagram.com/poecrastinator/
Meet Jhonelle the Interpreter
Jhonelle's Instagram Page:
instagram.com/jhonelle_bean?igshid=N2ZiY2E3YmU=
Jhonelle's Tiktok Page
www.tiktok.com/@jhonelle_bean
Don't judge a book by the cover
Conversation with Stephen Dijoseph
During this episode I've invited Mr. Stephen Dijoseph from Pennsylvania who is a musician and filmmaker and he has lived with Tourette's Syndrome for most of his life. Stephen who was born in the 1950s is definitely the oldest guest who has spoken at my show. He spoke vividly and shared his unique Tourette's Syndrome experience coming from a time myself and most of my other guests haven't been born yet. Stephen has been harnessing the Tourette's energy to fuel his passion for music and art. He has several music videos including an award wining short film called "A SynapTic Adventure: Tourettes and Beyond" which I will share the link below. Although this podcast is only 35 minutes due to time constraints, we've covered so much and I'm happy to present this conversation to my audience.
Please find the list of links to support the artist Stephen Dijoseph.
In Stephen's own words, Tourettes is like a river that is constantly flowing and the water gets into places.
Watch - A SynapTic Adventure: Tourette and Beyond https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iKNb0LVW0Q
https://www.stephendijoseph.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DiJosephMusicandFilm/
https://www.instagram.com/stephendijoseph
Conversation with Ben of Tourette's Podcast
Kicking off a brand new season I have had the greatest pleasure of inviting the host and creator of Tourette's Podcast to come to my show and speak about his Tourette's syndrome experience and showcase his life journey. Tourette's Podcast is the oldest Tourette's Syndrome themed podcast and I think this podcast inspired a generation of podcasters include myself dedicated to advocate and share Tourette's awareness on the air and break the stigma. I've had a really good time kick off the brand new season by having an in depth conversation with Ben, the host of Tourette's podcast where real people with Tourette's Syndrome share real stories and real experience. Thank you for listening. Many more conversations to come.
You can find Ben and Tourette's Podcast at
https://www.tourettespodcast.com/
https://www.instagram.com/tourettespodcast/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/groups/664680327265761/
https://twitter.com/tourettespod?lang=en
Wrapping up Season 2
Life update
Happy Thanksgiving!
Meet Author Peter Vox
During this episode you may encounter topics relating to SA, SI, and medication experience, trigger warning is advised.
Through my own mental health awareness advocacy campaign on social media I befriended Author Musician and Mental Health Advocate Peter Vox who is the author of his book, "The Psych Ward Notes - Surviving Anxiety and Depression". The book is in both reading and listening format and can be found on Amazon, Kindle and most Audio-books like SCRIBD.
I first learned about this book several months ago when I was still in the recovery stage in my own disability leave of absence. I didn't want to read this book because of 2 primary reasons. One, is because I was afraid the content of this book might trigger me. And two I didn't think I was severe enough to worry about getting admitted into a Psych Ward. However things have gotten worse for me and about a month ago I had a really bad panic attack at work which until now I haven't gone back to work. I was on a Panic Attack watch for 3 weeks and everyday I encounter chances where I might end up in the hospital or worse, a Psych Ward. The type of anxieties I felt was disabling and I was losing my mind.
Before I interviewed Peter I also downloaded an Audio-book version of his book from the App ScribD. The app used an AI generated voice of the author and it sounded really good. Quickly I breezed through the chapters with laughter and tears. Peter is a very talented writer in my opinion and the way he describes things, his analogy and metaphor were so cleverly constructed. He felt so real to me hence this is a PROFOUND interview with TREMENDOUSLY valuable content to give the reader new insight, knowledge, and reflections.
Peter is diagnosed with General Anxiety and Depression. He has struggled with SI and had history of SA.
My name is Peter too and I am diagnosed Tourette's Syndrome, ADHD, OCD, and Bipolar 2.
I feel this book is more than just mental health but it's life itself. Our life in this modern world strives to connect faster and bigger and we fall harder in a way we are living in a Bipolar world and for us Neurodivergent life can be challenging to navigate. This book is a compilation of handwritten journals Peter has written when he was inside the Psych Ward. In this book the reader gets to see through his lenses and put us into his shoes. We walk with him throughout the psych ward floor and we get to know other inhabitants of the institution.
I am also a father who struggles with mental health conditions and walking on this path together with my family and my sons. In my opinion this is one of my best podcasts by far. The author and I shared great chemistry, this was a very natural conversation.
Thank you for listening
ADHD BIPOLAR UK NY
Emotional, Rational, Mindful
To begin this episode I first shared a recent opinion I wrote and published on my medium page. It's a 7 minutes read which you can either use Medium's auto reader or listen to this episode and feel the emotion plus the director's cut humors.
Follow this link to my Medium page.
https://medium.com/@fabuloustourett/emotional-rational-mindful-d4d01967e91
Also check out Season 8 Episode 4 of Tourette's Podcast where I guest hosted a show interviewing a talented and courageous young man Slayton with TS.
https://tourettespodcast.libsyn.com/s8-episode-4-three-phones
Check out Slayton's podcast at https://mycrazybrainpodcast.com/
There are more contents in this episode hope you will enjoy this one, thank you.
The dreaded September is coming
In this episode I will talk about why the incoming September is very stressful for me. In this episode I covered and updated issues on my employment, medication, healing, as well as my family life. I want to bring back podcast interviews but mentally I am not ready yet. Thank you for listening.
Separation Anxiety and postive outlook
Mixed feelings and new beginnings
Many opportunities are arriving at my doorsteps and I am both excited and scared to embrace these incoming life changes.
In today's self podcast I will be focused on how to take steps in improving the environment that's triggering my mental health.
It doesn't matter if you have the best doctor in the world or the perfect medicine and the greatest support team but if your own living environment is not helping you sustaining your happiness then no one can help you change but yourself.
Contain those Negative Thoughts
This is one of the most stressful times I have experienced and self podcasting is soothing.
This is a raw episode of feelings and emotions.
Thank you for listening.
Season 2 Episode 1 Self-casting
I've decided to end Season 1 after a fabulous time of both podcasting by myself but also interviewing all of my fabulous guests who have come to my show to speak about their #Neurodivergent experiences.
A lot of things are going on in my life right now.
In this podcast you will hear all about my mental health updates, job and career challenges, financial nightmares and even SEX...
Thank you for being my loyal listener and welcome to Season 2 of Fabulously Tourette Radio.
Interviewing The HiLow podcast
Fear, paranoia, and work
Interviewing NeuroSec Nathan Chung on Episode 22
Getting to know Haley
Jobs
This is my final therapy during my #shorttermdisability leave of absence before I make my return back to work next week.
Instead of a full on full-time schedule I've accepted doctor's recommendation to do #transitionalwork schedule and trickle myself back into full-time work... There is benefit #concert for #tourettesyndromeawareness happening this summer on July 31 2022 in #NewJersey see more information visit tourette.org
Life updates
I've been taking it easy with my podcast the past week in preparation for my 42 birthday which I've just had. I had a relaxing and tasteful birthday weekend and I thought I should give my listeners an update about my mental health progress. I feel good! I am ready to return to work at the end of my LOA.
Interviewing Chris Wong of Malaysia
Interviewing Daniel Ferron
I want to start my next week NEW
I'm feeling empty but the coming of next week brings me excitement of change. I want to start my Monday New!
From Low Point to Mid Point
This is a 2 parts recording. When I did this podcast back on 3/30/2022 I was at a very low point in my mental health.
In the first part you will hear my RAW EMOTIONS and I will share with you why I feel the medication I am taking have taken away part of my identity.
Because of family emergency I had to cut short of my recording then 2 days later on 4/1/2022 I wrapped up the recording in a different mentality because by today my mood is approaching a controlled Hypo-mania and I want you to hear the difference in my voice.
Overactive Mind
In this episode I shared my personal battle with my overactive mind about how I have difficulties relaxing. I talked about my struggles with decision making and setting goals. I also talked about the side effects of my current medications and the type of lifestyle adjustment I am making to counter these side effects.
Asian Mental Health
WingChun
Everyday is a battle with myself
This was a difficult episode because I started this episode with a goal in mind but as I talked you will begin to hear my cognitive distortion disrupting my train of thought and attempt to hijack my positive mindset with negativity. In this episode I will also show you how I use mindfulness deep-breathing exercise to overcome anxiety attack. And you will hear me talking about mental health and personal hygiene.
Just a little bit about Relationships
From my audience I heard those interested to hear about my relationship experience living with Tourettes. Today I want to share a little something on relationships and I hope to continue this discussion in later episodes.
The "Director's cut"
Reading and discussing an OpEd I wrote about my Bipolar experience published on ASAMNEWS. In this episode you will hear me discussing my medication experience then and now.
https://asamnews.com/2022/02/20/how-one-asian-american-came-to-understand-his-tourtette-syndrome-bipolar-disorder/