This is the real story of my life and the trials I&#39;ve had to endure being schizoaffective. From weight gain to relationships, I bare all because its time to come from out of the shadows. As the mentally ill we are all vilified for something we can&#39;t control. I want to give encouragement to my mental illness brethren. It is my hope for our friends, family and co-workers understand that some of us a struggling with a silent killer. We deal with death on the daily. Imagine what it&#39;s like to hear voice that are not your own. Imagine what it&#39;s like to go to bed hoping to die in your sleep. The pain is not in vain. If I can exist and thrive you can too. <a href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/9127888" rel="nofollow">Get bonus content on Patreon</a> 
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Could your mental health be rooted in your gut? In this episode of Villified: Our Story, Janae uncovers the fascinating connection between the trillions of microorganisms in your digestive system and your brain. Learn how your gut influences mood, the role of diet and lifestyle in mental well-being, and practical tips to support your gut-brain axis. From personal stories to actionable advice, this episode offers a holistic look at how gut health might just be the key to unlocking a healthier, happier mind.

Could your mental health be rooted in your gut? In this episode of Villified: Our Story, Janae uncovers the fascinating connection between the trillions of microorganisms in your digestive system and your brain. Learn how your gut influences mood, the role of diet and lifestyle in mental well-being, and practical tips to support your gut-brain axis. From personal stories to actionable advice, this episode offers a holistic look at how gut health might just be the key to unlocking a healthier, happier mind.&#34;

The Second Brain: How Your Gut Shapes Your Mind

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In this episode of Villified—Our Story, we take a closer look at the unique mental health challenges faced by marginalized communities, from financial and systemic barriers to social and cultural stigma. We’ll explore how systemic inequities impact access to mental health care for communities of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and low-income populations. Alongside the obstacles, we’ll also celebrate the resilience, support systems, and community-based solutions that help foster healing and connection. Join us as we navigate the intersections of identity, access, and advocacy, and uncover ways to build a more inclusive, understanding world for mental health.

&#34;In this episode of Villified—Our Story, we take a closer look at the unique mental health challenges faced by marginalized communities, from financial and systemic barriers to social and cultural stigma. We’ll explore how systemic inequities impact access to mental health care for communities of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and low-income populations. Alongside the obstacles, we’ll also celebrate the resilience, support systems, and community-based solutions that help foster healing and connection. Join us as we navigate the intersections of identity, access, and advocacy, and uncover ways to build a more inclusive, understanding world for mental health.&#34;

Breaking Barriers: Mental Health in Marginalized Communities

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What is the price to pay for being uniquely you? When you are fighting to stay abreast of your life can you trust that inner voice? Being alone is not equal to being lonely and being with people doesn&#39;t always cure it all. Will they accept you through your mood swings? Or will they show you who they really are or will they stand by you no matter what? <a href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/9127888" rel="nofollow">Get bonus content on Patreon</a> Please visit my website at www.janaewritesit.com or contact me directly at janaethewriter@yahoo.com <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/vilified-janaes-story" rel="nofollow">https://plus.acast.com/s/vilified-janaes-story</a>.

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The Pitfalls of Being You

Double Edged Sword

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Tell me something, what qualifies as a black sheep. Are they just born that way? Is there a type? Do they wear black clothes and lipstick. And yes that includes boys, especially the ones with fabulous makeup. Journey with me as I show you why I am the black sheep of my family. <a href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/9127888" rel="nofollow">Get bonus content on Patreon</a> Please visit my website at www.janaewritesit.com or contact me directly at janaethewriter@yahoo.com <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/vilified-janaes-story" rel="nofollow">https://plus.acast.com/s/vilified-janaes-story</a>.

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Is this you?

The Black Sheep

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My apologies

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The Chicken or the Egg? Which came first? In the same vein what comes first low self esteem or the mental illness? Does it matter? This week I discuss what self-esteem does when it is low. And then I will give you pointers of how to raise that low vibration. Then maybe you can answer the question: how much are you worth... to you? <a href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/9127888" rel="nofollow">Get bonus content on Patreon</a> Please visit my website at www.janaewritesit.com or contact me directly at janaethewriter@yahoo.com <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/vilified-janaes-story" rel="nofollow">https://plus.acast.com/s/vilified-janaes-story</a>.

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What comes first the chicken or the egg?

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The life of a schizophrenia is not an easy life. Do you know, really know what we deal with? Do you even want to? Yes, you say you want to but trust me when I say you have no idea. Listening or talking over multiple voices is no joke. Now you can try it out. Check YouTube under Schizophrenia voices. Play it and prepare for the tortuous life. <a href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/9127888" rel="nofollow">Get bonus content on Patreon</a> Please visit my website at www.janaewritesit.com or contact me directly at janaethewriter@yahoo.com <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/vilified-janaes-story" rel="nofollow">https://plus.acast.com/s/vilified-janaes-story</a>.

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The curse of schizophrenia

Do you hear what I hear?

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Do you know the warning signs of depression? How deeply does depression tie in with mental illness? Are you more or less likely to die if you have a major mental illness? I explore this and more. <a href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/9127888" rel="nofollow">Get bonus content on Patreon</a> Please visit my website at www.janaewritesit.com or contact me directly at janaethewriter@yahoo.com <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/vilified-janaes-story" rel="nofollow">https://plus.acast.com/s/vilified-janaes-story</a>.

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A dive into the abyss

When it's over, it's over

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The population still to this day believe that if one schizophrenic acts violently we all do. This week I discuss the ignorance that has stained America like blood. Also I discuss another celebrity with mental illness. Hint she was one of the most beautiful woman but she had a dark side. Would you survive the stigma of man? <a href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/9127888" rel="nofollow">Get bonus content on Patreon</a> Please visit my website at www.janaewritesit.com or contact me directly at janaethewriter@yahoo.com <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/vilified-janaes-story" rel="nofollow">https://plus.acast.com/s/vilified-janaes-story</a>.

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The Stigma Of Man

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Are you an artist? Do you suffer from a mental illness? How does one define a tortured artist? I have always been artistically inclined. Chances of suffering from depression and expressing oneself through some kind of creativity are high. Is that a bad thing? <a href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/9127888" rel="nofollow">Get bonus content on Patreon</a> Please visit my website at www.janaewritesit.com or contact me directly at janaethewriter@yahoo.com <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/vilified-janaes-story" rel="nofollow">https://plus.acast.com/s/vilified-janaes-story</a>.

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Does an artist have suffer?

The Tortured Artist

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Do you trust your doctor&#39;s prescriptions? Do you without a shadow of a doubt trust that you will be cured by a phamecutical drug? If you answered yes to both you should listen to this episode. It delves into the topic of what to take and when to trust that your doctor could be wrong. And how one couple&#39;s lives were forever changed when a the red flags were there. When should you listen to your doctor and when do you take your own life into your hands? <a href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/9127888" rel="nofollow">Get bonus content on Patreon</a> Please visit my website at www.janaewritesit.com or contact me directly at janaethewriter@yahoo.com <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/vilified-janaes-story" rel="nofollow">https://plus.acast.com/s/vilified-janaes-story</a>.

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The Drugs In Me

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A look into how my illness has impacted my family or how it didn&#39;t. The silence is worse than any scream I could ever give. <a href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/9127888" rel="nofollow">Get bonus content on Patreon</a> Please visit my website at www.janaewritesit.com or contact me directly at janaethewriter@yahoo.com <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/vilified-janaes-story" rel="nofollow">https://plus.acast.com/s/vilified-janaes-story</a>.

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Is it her genes?

Mommy, Madness and me

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Ah religion! We&#39;ve all encountered it. There is nothing like it. Some people are sold on the idea of living by the Lord to guarantee a spot to Heaven. But at what cost are your dreams of life after death worth. Are you drinking the poison they&#39;re selling or are you delusional? This is my take on religion and its affect on the mentally ill. I share my own experience and I give you an example of how delusions and religion are a recipe for disaster. Are you living to live or living to die? <a href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/9127888" rel="nofollow">Get bonus content on Patreon</a> Please visit my website at www.janaewritesit.com or contact me directly at janaethewriter@yahoo.com <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/vilified-janaes-story" rel="nofollow">https://plus.acast.com/s/vilified-janaes-story</a>.

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Will you sell your soul for salvation?

Religion of Diillusionment

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My life hadn&#39;t always been sunshine and rainbows. There were dark times. Times I buried until now. Though its not a thorough list of things it was some &#34;highlights.&#34; If you ever feel like the weird one or the odd man out, I feel ya. I&#39;ve been there. In fact, I&#39;m still there. You ready? Here we go. My name is Janae... and this is my story. <a href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/9127888" rel="nofollow">Get bonus content on Patreon</a> Please visit my website at www.janaewritesit.com or contact me directly at janaethewriter@yahoo.com <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/vilified-janaes-story" rel="nofollow">https://plus.acast.com/s/vilified-janaes-story</a>.

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No Silver Lining

The Blackest Year

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The day I stopped being normalish and my world crumbled. When I learned the worst thing I&#39;d ever heard. Portrayed in film and tv as the worst thing you could ever have. Either you mumbled to yourself or you were homeless and  dirty. Boy were they wrong! I don&#39;t look sick, i don&#39;t act that way and definitely don&#39;t think that way. I am not afraid anymore. I took life punches and I am still standing. I am schizoaffective and this is my story <a href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/9127888" rel="nofollow">Get bonus content on Patreon</a> Please visit my website at www.janaewritesit.com or contact me directly at janaethewriter@yahoo.com <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/vilified-janaes-story" rel="nofollow">https://plus.acast.com/s/vilified-janaes-story</a>.

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Succumbing to my Disorder

The Worst Day of My Life

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What price would you pay to be... cured? Would you let someone strap you to a table to shock you? Would you trade your health for relief? Before you answer that check this episode out to find out how it all happened to me and the aftermath. I don&#39;t record this to embarrass anyone I record because its all real and it all happened to me. No one tells you about this but it happened. Ready? Here we go. My name is Janae and this is my story. <a href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/9127888" rel="nofollow">Get bonus content on Patreon</a> Please visit my website at www.janaewritesit.com or contact me directly at janaethewriter@yahoo.com <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/vilified-janaes-story" rel="nofollow">https://plus.acast.com/s/vilified-janaes-story</a>.

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The real price to pay

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This is the real story of my life and the trials I've had to endure being schizoaffective. From weight gain to relationships, I bare all because its time to come from out of the shadows. As the mentally ill we are all vilified for something we can't control. I want to give encouragement to my mental illness brethren. It is my hope for our friends, family and co-workers understand that some of us a struggling with a silent killer. We deal with death on the daily. Imagine what it's like to hear voice that are not your own. Imagine what it's like to go to bed hoping to die in your sleep. The pain is not in vain. If I can exist and thrive you can too. <a target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/9127888">Get bonus content on Patreon</a> 
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