Women in the Arena
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Women in the Arena
Brain on Fire and Beyond with author Susannah Cahalan
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Audra Agen
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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
