Schiz and Giggles

• Internalized Ableism

  One thing a lot of those with disabilities face is ableism from other people. This goes for physical and mental disabilities. But did you know there can be internalized ableism as well? And even internalized stigma? So, this week on the podcast, Kody (diagnosed with schizophrenia) and Kit (diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder) tackle both of these. And… it might not be what you think. A lot of this episode is facing some wild stuff. And it’s a comment on society’s view of those with disabilities as well.Enjoy the episode and let us know what you think! #schizophrenia #schizoaffective #mentalhealthdisorders #mentalhealth #mentalhealthadvocate #podcast

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• Things we miss...

  One tough thing about having a severe mental illness like schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder is that there… is an old version to mourn. Both Kody and Kit have things they miss when it comes to their disorders. Kody remembers very clearly a life before schizophrenia, and Kit remembers days when her symptoms were simpler and less severe. So, this week on the podcast, both list off a few things they miss, and do a deep dive on them. This is somewhat of a tough episode, but like all tough episodes, they are still important in showing all aspects of these complicated illnesses.If you liked this episode, let us know what you think, and if you too want to share something you miss as the result of your own disorder, let us know that too!

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• Good Days vs Bad Days with Schizophrenia

  One thing about having a social media presence—where one shares so much of their lives online to the world—is that showing mainly good times, and not bad times, is normalized. However, both Kody and Kit show their good days AND their bad days! So, this week on the podcast, they talk about it. What is a good day like for someone with schizophrenia? What is a bad day like for someone with schizoaffective disorder? Its…complicated to say the least. So enjoy the episode, and if you want to share what a good day or bad day with your disorder is like for you, drop it in the comments as we would love to hear your thoughts!

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• Can LLAMAS cure Schizophrenia?!

  This week on the podcast, Kody and Kit tackle the latest research when it comes to schizophrenia: Llama antibodies being used to help cognition! That might sound confusing but researchers managed to restore cognitive function in schizophrenia mouse models using a super small antibody called a “nanobody” (which is NOT a robot!) that was derived from llamas! And that’s just part of it!So, enjoy the episode, and let us know what you think!Sources in this episode:Oosterlaken, M., Rogliardo, A., Lipina, T., Lafon, P. A., Tsitokana, M. E., Keck, M., Cahuzac, H., Prieu-Sérandon, P., Diem, S., Derieux, C., Camberlin, C., Lafont, C., Meyer, D., Chames, P., Vandermoere, F., Marin, P., Prézeau, L., Servent, D., Salahpour, A., Ramsey, A. J., … Rondard, P. (2025). Nanobody therapy rescues behavioural deficits of NMDA receptor hypofunction. Nature, 10.1038/s41586-025-09265-8. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-025-09265-8Follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: we are Schiz and Giggles on both platformsYouTube is @schizandgiggles for the video version of the podcastWe are on Instagram and TikTok at the same handle

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• What are Psych-Wards really like?

  Psychiatric hospitals are a wild topic to tackle, but this week on the podcast Kody and Kit do just that! Both mental health advocates have spent some time in psych wards, but have different experiences. Psychiatric hospital stays vary widely from person to person, but Kody and Kit want to get the conversation started. So, enjoy this episode about psychiatric hospitals and let us know what you think! If you're new here, welcome to Schiz & Giggles, a weekly podcast hosted by mental health advocates Kody Green and Kit Wallis that focuses on all things mental health through lived experience, humor, and a hint of science! 

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