Women in the Arena

Brain on Fire and Beyond with author Susannah Cahalan

Audra Agen Season 5 Episode 21

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Susannah Cahalan is a well-known author, journalist, and advocate for mental health awareness. Her book "Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness" chronicles her own experience with a rare autoimmune disease that attacked her brain and caused a range of symptoms including seizures, hallucinations, and memory loss. On this week's show we discuss:


  • Susannah's personal journey
  • The importance of mental health awareness and the need for strong advocacy 
  • Writing about personal experiences and how authoring her story aided in her recovery 
  • The future of mental health care, the importance of names and how proper care will save lives 


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***Last thing- This is my WISH LIST of interviews:

• Joan Jett
• Dolly Parton
• Viola Davis
• Ina Garten

Maybe you can help a girl out...***

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***One last thing...I have an interview wish list because a girl's gotta dream

  • Viola Davis
  • Dolly Parton
  • Ina Garten
  • Joan Jett

Maybe one of you can help me out!

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