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The Dysregulated Podcast

Elliot Waters | Lived Experience Mental Health

I live with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, OCD & BPD — and this podcast shares the hard-fought lessons I’ve learned along the way.This is lived-experience mental health, told with complete honesty and zero filter, including the vulnerable and significant moments that continue to shape my life today.Through personal reflections, therapy insights, interviews, nervous system regulation, and real-world struggles, I explore what it means to live with complex mental illness — grounded in

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All Episodes

66:35

Intake Interview #1 - Estelle (Part 1)

The Dysregulated Podcast ·

2024/09/24

Send Me a Message! Content Warning: This episode includes discussions on substance abuse, mental illness, and motherhood challenges. Listener discretion is advised. This episode also contains explicit material. In the first episode of the Intake Interviews, host Elliot Waters sits down with an old friend, Estelle, whom they met during DBT group therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Estelle's story is one of resilience and unbelievable strength, as she opens up about her struggles...

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5:46

Introducing the Intake Interviews: Real Stories of...

The Dysregulated Podcast ·

2024/09/24

Send Me a Message! Welcome to The Dysregulated Podcast and the feature series, the Intake Interviews. In this introductory episode, host Elliot Waters sets the stage for a powerful journey into the world of mental health, through the voices of real people with lived and living experience.The Intake Interviews series dives deep into authentic stories of individuals navigating the challenges of mental illness, offering raw insights into their personal journeys, struggles, and triumphs. These co...

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17:25

ADHD and Me: First Impressions Of My New Psychiatrist

The Dysregulated Podcast ·

2024/09/20

Send Me a Message! In this episode, I share my first impressions of my new psychiatrist as part of my journey with ADHD. Join me as I discuss the insights I gained, the questions I had, and how this new perspective might shape my understanding of myself and how this developmental disorder affects me every day. Whether you're navigating your own mental health journey or just curious about the process, this episode offers an honest look at the experience of seeking help and the importance of fi...

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9:01

The Psych Ward Stories: The Fear of Loneliness

The Dysregulated Podcast ·

2024/09/19

Send Me a Message! In this episode, I reflect on my time in the psych ward, focusing on a morning meeting that moved me to tears. I’ve known for a while that this episode was coming, and now I’m grateful to share such an intimate and heartfelt experience with you. It was a profound moment of connection between myself and the other patients—one I’ll never forget. Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving...

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18:53

My Therapy Reflections #4 - EMDR and My Internal Family

The Dysregulated Podcast ·

2024/09/12

Send Me a Message! In this episode, Elliot shares an update on his therapy journey so far. As anticipated, navigating a complex case takes considerable effort, but there's progress! With two therapies being utilised simultaneously, it's a challenging yet rewarding process—and you're invited to join the ride! Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stori...

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26:12

Oasis Mania: From Anxious Catastrophe to Cautious...

The Dysregulated Podcast ·

2024/09/03

Send Me a Message! I did it! I (somehow) got Oasis tickets for the big reunion tour! But the whole process from announcement to purchase has been one big, imaginary catastrophe. Whether I was successful in getting a ticket or not felt like a life-or-death situation. And I could only see disappointment eventuating. My natural response. Thankfully the hopeful parts of me got me to the front of the queue, with a bit of good luck thrown in. One very significant victory, and we all need wins from ...

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11:14

Stuck in Bed - Four Days with Depression + Intake...

The Dysregulated Podcast ·

2024/08/29

Send Me a Message! In this episode, Elliot takes us through a deeply personal experience of battling depression, recounting four days spent bed-ridden and being unable to face the world. It's a raw and honest look at how mental illness can take over, even for someone who advocates for mental health awareness.Elliot shares some exciting news about the upcoming Intake Interview series, giving listeners a sneak peek into what's in store for the podcast. Tune in for an episode that’s both introsp...

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8:30

Fortnightly Check-In #34 - Full Throttle

The Dysregulated Podcast ·

2024/08/22

Send Me a Message! Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence, my future.Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters

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14:33

Frustration, Hyper-Fixation and Madness

The Dysregulated Podcast ·

2024/08/14

Send Me a Message! Hear all about how white-hot emotion has driven me to hyper-fixation. 4.40am in the morning this episode was recorded, after hours of fighting my inner critic, pushing aside my imposter syndrome, stumbling into obsessive loops, a whole lot of catastrophising, freezing and not much sleep! This is pure, unfiltered insight into what my psyche pushes me to do. One helluva work ethic I'll say that! Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned ...

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10:22

The Psych Ward Stories: Medication Miracle

The Dysregulated Podcast ·

2024/08/11

Send Me a Message! In this episode I go back into the Psych ward and tell the story of the biggest turn-around of mental health I've ever seen. Unfortunately, no it didn't involve me, but a fellow patient who was suffering from Schizophrenia. From staying in his room and being mute to presenting and running the morning meetings, his response to medication was nothing short of a miracle!Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experi...

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6:55

Mood Slow Down - Return of the Sweats

The Dysregulated Podcast ·

2024/08/08

Send Me a Message! Low mood and the physical toll it takes can be crippling, halting even the best-laid plans. Although I don't suffer from these attacks as frequently as I used to, when they strike, the combination of low mood and sweating can be overwhelming. Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authent...

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16:50

Measuring Stress and Worry: Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)

The Dysregulated Podcast ·

2024/07/22

Send Me a Message! In this episode together we walk through each step of the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), reflecting on the questions, the scoring process, and the results. Discover how this inventory provides clarity and direction in managing anxiety and tailoring therapy. I offer practical advice on how you can use the BAI to better understand your own anxiety and take actionable steps toward improving your mental health.Whether you're struggling with anxiety yourself or simply interested ...

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12:06

My Therapy Reflections #3 - Dissociative Amnesia

The Dysregulated Podcast ·

2024/07/18

Send Me a Message! In the "My Therapy Reflections" series, I take you into the world of psychotherapy and share my experiences using psychological interventions to create a life worth living. It is therapy and counselling that will enable me to form the framework needed to not only recover from mental illness but to thrive and grow beyond. Therapy is the setting in which this phoenix will rise again, and you’re invited to come along on this journey with me!Follow my journey living with mental...

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23:39

My Therapy Reflections #2

The Dysregulated Podcast ·

2024/07/07

Send Me a Message! In the "My Therapy Reflections" series, I take you into the world of psychotherapy and share my experiences using psychological interventions to create a life worth living. It is therapy and counselling that will enable me to form the framework needed to not only recover from mental illness but to thrive and grow beyond. Therapy is the setting in which this phoenix will rise again, and you’re invited to come along on this journey with me!Follow my journey living with mental...

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13:42

Embracing Chaos: Therapy, Advocacy, and New Beginnings

The Dysregulated Podcast ·

2024/07/05

Send Me a Message! In this episode, join me as I navigate the whirlwind of my world, sharing insights and experiences from my ongoing mental health journey. From returning to therapy and ramping up my exercise routine to the fulfilling work I’m doing with the Black Dog Institute, including the webinars I've been presenting, there's a lot on my plate.Plus, I'm excited to announce the launch of a new series on the podcast: Intake Interviews! In these upcoming episodes, I'll be interviewing fasc...

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13:16

Fortnightly Check-In #33 (part B) - Lungs Are Burnin’

The Dysregulated Podcast ·

2024/06/26

Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence, my future.Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters

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9:12

Fortnightly Check-In #33 - Weighed Down

The Dysregulated Podcast ·

2024/06/25

Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence, my future.Please support me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/elliotwaters

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13:36

Beyond the Bottle #6 - Six Months

The Dysregulated Podcast ·

2024/06/13

Against all the odds, I've done it – six months without alcohol! And the difference is life-changing. Sunday mornings are mine again, and gone are the wasted days of mentally recovering from a big night out. This milestone marks a significant chapter in my sobriety journey, but it's just the beginning. Join me as I share the highs and lows of these past six months and how I've embraced this new way of living. Oh, and have I mentioned how much Kava has helped? Tune in to hear my story and mayb...

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12:19

Three Days of Darkness

The Dysregulated Podcast ·

2024/06/12

In this episode, I confront a troubling pattern that's taken hold of my life: weekends have become a time for checking out from the world and crawling within. Each weekend brings another block of dark days. Join me as I try to find answers—what's the cause? How can I fix it? This episode delves into the struggle of weekend depression and the search for solutions to reclaim my weekends and my peace of mind. Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along ...

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8:11

Banned From the Zoo (Almost)

The Dysregulated Podcast ·

2024/06/06

In this lighthearted episode, I dive into a fun and unforgettable zoo adventure that almost got out of hand. In this episode I explore the quirks of stimming from autism, the unexpected reactions from zoo staff, and how a seemingly ordinary trip turned into a memorable experience!

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