Kything
By Real Talk
Each episode features a past Real Talk speaker’s short creative story based around their lived experience, followed by an interview with them to learn more about their journey.
KythingSep 02, 2021
Overwhelming Expectations: Journeying with Schizophrenia
My Friend Jen: Journeying with Disordered Eating
In this episode we hear from Cat, who shares a frank and raw exploration of her relationship with her eating disorder. We then go on to speak about how to choose which story to tell, how we notice change in ourselves over time, and finding the activities that nourish oneself.
Trigger Warning: Journeying with childhood trauma
In this episode we hear from Stanley, who first shares his a moving story of some of his early childhood memories, along with what it means to realize one has experienced trauma. We then go on to speak together about what it means to be working in the UK's public health service and thoughts about self improvement and all the challenges that it can bring.
The Mask Maker: Journeying through Depression
In this episode first episode we speak with Kate, who has had depression since she was a teenager. In the first segment she shares a beautiful, metaphoric story she’s created based on her experiences. Afterwards we chat about her perspectives on recovery, the challenges of accessing support and how what you need can change, including ones perspective on medication.