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Schizophrenia: Three Moms in the Trenches

Schizophrenia: Three Moms in the Trenches

By: Randye Kaye
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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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Episodes
  • Love, Dating, and Serious Mental Illness: Is It Possible? (Ep. 141)

    Love, Dating, and Serious Mental Illness: Is It Possible? (Ep. 141)
    Jul 1 2026
    Send a Text to the Moms - please include your contact info if you want a response. thanks!Guest: , Melissa Dalhoe, Social Worker, Asst Professor, University of Minnesota Dept of Psychiatry & Behavioral SciencesFor parents of loved ones with serious mental illness, one question often lingers beneath the surface: Will they ever find love? Will they date, build relationships, or have a partner to share life with?Dating and Mental Illness DiscussionThe podcast team welcomed Melissa Dalhoe to discuss dating and serious mental illness. The discussion focused on the concept of "frozen in time," where a person's emotional growth stops at the onset of their mental illness, potentially affecting their ability to form relationships. Melissa was brought in to discuss this topic after a listener requested information about someone with schizophrenia who missed out on dating during their teenage years due to their illness.Dating Curriculum for Psychosis PatientsMelissa explained how she became interested in developing a dating curriculum for individuals with first-episode psychosis, noting that it was driven by the wants and needs of the people she works with. She described the curriculum development process, which included input from multiple professionals and individuals with lived experience, as well as a survey of program participants. The curriculum, which is set to launch in August, focuses on skills training for dating and relationships, with an emphasis on interprofessional perspectives and lived experience input.Dating Curriculum for Psychosis PatientsMelissa discussed a new dating skills curriculum being implemented in the University of Minnesota's Navigate program for people with first episode psychosis, aged 18 and over. The curriculum covers topics like values, goals, dating apps, messaging etiquette, emotional intimacy, and social cognition specific to interpreting emotions in relationships. The program will offer both in-person and online classes over the course of a year, with social activities and potential membership opportunities to support skill development outside of formal classes. Melissa emphasized the importance of ensuring dating goals are self-directed rather than imposed by family, and noted that while recruitment is ongoing, there has been strong interest from potential participants.-Social Skills for Schizophrenia: A Step by Step Guide - https://www.amazon.com/Social-Skills-Training-Schizophrenia-Second/dp/157230846XMove to Heal in Connecticut:https://www.movetohealct.org/-Melissa Dalhoe, DSW, MSW, LICSW, mdalhoe@umn.edu, https://med.umn.edu/bio/melissa-dalhoe -UMN Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Affiliated Psychosis Program InformationM Physicians NAVIGATE Program - https://mphysicians.org/our-clinics/st-louis-park-clinic-navigate-programM Health Fairview Adult Strengths Program - https://www.mhealthfairview.org/treatment/adult-strengths-program STRIDE for Bipolar Disorder - https://www.mhealthfairview.org/treatment/stride-first-episode-bipolarM Health Fairview Child & Adolescent Strengths Program - https://www.mhealthfairview.org/treatment/university-minnesota-child-and-adolescent-strengths-program-caspM Health Fairview Early Strengths Program - https://www.mhealthfairview.org/treatment/early-strengths-programReferral PathwaysCall 952-525-4500 (M Physicians St Louis Park psychiatry clinic location) or 612-273-8700 (M Health Fairview Riverside psychiatry clinic location)https://www.mhealthfairview.org/early-intervention-program-referral-informationThanks for liking and sharing the podcast! Mindy and her book: https://mindygreiling.com/Randye and her book: https://randyekaye.com/Miriam and her book: https://www.miriam-feldman.com/Support the showPlease share and support the podcast so we can reach more people who need the info and support.Want to know more?Join our facebook page Our websites:Randye KayeMindy Greiling Miriam (Mimi) Feldman
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    46 mins
  • Fortescue: Psychosis, Friendship and the Art of Film (Ep. 116)

    Fortescue: Psychosis, Friendship and the Art of Film (Ep. 116)
    Jun 28 2026

    Send a Text to the Moms - please include your contact info if you want a response. thanks!

    Guest: Fortescue Filmmaker / Rebeccah Love


    About Rebeccah Love:

    This Toronto-based filmmaker, writer, and community organizer debuts her debut feature film, “Fortescue,” a drama exploring the complexities of mental health, female friendships, and societal expectations.

    “Fortescue” delves into the protagonist’s struggle with psychosis, a condition Love herself has navigated, offering a raw and honest portrayal rarely seen on screen.”

    We ask:

    -> Can you tell us about your mental health journey?

    -> How did you first get into filmmaking?

    -> How does your filmmaking relate to your experience of psychosis?

    -> What does your mental health advocacy look like in Canada?

    -> What did you wish you knew when you were first diagnosed with Bipolar?


    Links:

    FORTESCUE TRAILER

    https://vimeo.com/1009454730?share=cop



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    51 mins
  • The Unthinkable: Schizophrenia and Family Tragedy (Ep. 140)

    The Unthinkable: Schizophrenia and Family Tragedy (Ep. 140)
    Jun 24 2026

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    Vince Granada discussed his book "Everything is Fine," which tells the story of his family's experience with schizophrenia following his sibling's deteriorating mental health condition and tragic outcome.

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    Vince explained that he wrote the book not to instill fear but to help others understand how such terrible situations can occur and potentially prevent them in the future. He shared that the book emerged from his personal need to process his family's experience and his discovery of significant gaps in mental health treatment systems.

    Vince shared his family's tragic experience when his brother Tim, who had undiagnosed schizophrenia, killed their mother during a psychotic episode in 2014.

    Vince discussed how his parents, both doctors, struggled to understand the severity of Tim's illness and the challenges of treatment, including the lack of assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) laws in Connecticut.

    The conversation covered the rare but real occurrence of violence in schizophrenia cases, with Vince estimating approximately 200 such incidents in the US in 2013, and the importance of discussing these cases to reduce stigma rather than avoid the topic.

    Vince described his ongoing relationship with Tim, who is currently in a forensic facility but has shown significant improvement in recent years on clozapine medication, and emphasized the need for better communication strategies with people experiencing psychosis, particularly understanding anosognosia and avoiding dismissive responses to their experiences.



    Links:

    https://www.vincegranata.net/


    Vince’s book on Amazon

    https://a.co/d/02cJTeA9


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    Mindy and her book: https://mindygreiling.com/

    Randye and her book: https://randyekaye.com/

    Miriam and her book: https://www.miriam-feldman.com/



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