Sarah Fader The Podcast

Laurel Roth Patton has been published in anthologies including Stigma Fighters Anthology Vol. 2 and First-Class Times, and in the journal Teacher Librarian: "Karaoke in the Library," an idea inspired by an unplanned karaoke performance while manic. An education junkie, she holds an MFA, MLIS, and a BA in Jungian Interpretations of World Creation Myths. Laurel is furiously polishing her memoir of mania, Too Marvelous For Words, which chronicles the wonder, horror, and absurdity of mania.

Lance Burson is a writer and comedian living with four women in Atlanta. He is the author of two books available on Amazon and Lulu.com. Follow him on Twitter @LanceBurson.

Living in New York City makes me anxiety worse. I want to move to Portland, OR.

Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer, mental health activist, and sought-after speaker and educator. He is the recipient of the 2014 Mental Health America Norman Guitry Award, placed second in Health Central’s LiveBold competition, was a 2015 WEGO Health Awards Finalist in the Health Activist Category, received a Best of the Web – Blog award, and was a 2014 Mental Health Hero. In his writing, speaking, and in life, Gabe is direct, charismatic, and approachable. He loves interacting with people and he discusses the serious topic of mental illness with the right blend of education and entertainment.

Stef Ploof is an anxious cat mother of four and computer geek living in Brooklyn. She despises skim milk and cancels plan frequently.

In this solo episode, I speculate as to whether or not Big Bird has paranoid schizophrenia.

H.M. Jones is the award-winning author of Monochrome, a NIEA and B.R.A.G Medallion dark fantasy about depression, motherhood, and self-worth. She is also a mental health blogger, featured on HuffPost Women, Stigma Fighters, Feminine Collective and other wonderful sites. Her fiction writing ranges from poetry to science fiction and anywhere in between. In her real-life time, she is the mother of two children, three chickens, one mutt and one chubby cat. She is also the wife of Mr. Jones, who is her rock. You can find out more about her on twitter @HMJonesWrites and www.hmjones.net.

cole Lyons is a force of nature disguised as a writer, a social activist, a voice for the downtrodden, and a powerful poet with a delicate touch. She is a published author and poet featured in the books Feminine Collective’s RAW&UNFILTERED VOL I, Love Notes From Humanity; The Lust, Love, & Loss Collection, and Stigma Fighters Anthology Volume One. Her essays and poetry have also been featured in Sudden Denouement Literary Collective, The Mighty, The OCH Literary Society, Anti-Heroin Chic, Sidereal Catalyst, and OTV Magazine. With an official release date of April 18, 2017, HUSH, her first collection of poetry is available for preorder now in the FC bookstore: HERE Nicole was inducted into The Mental health Writer’s Guild in 2015 for her work on The Lithium Chronicles, Psych Central, The Mighty, and the International Bipolar Foundation. Nicole is a speaker and event coordinator with a Canadian nonprofit that focuses on suicide awareness and prevention in children and teens, and she lives a good life

Jessie Gill, RN is a cannabis nurse and writer with a background in holistic health and hospice. After suffering a spinal injury, she reluctantly became a medical marijuana patient then quickly transitioned into an advocate. Her site, MarijuanaMommy.com combines science with personal insight to educate and combat the stigma against marijuana users. She’s been featured on Viceland and bylines include GoodHousekeeping, Cosmopolitan, MSN, and more. Follow her @Marijuana_Mommy on Twitter.

Allie Burke is the best-selling author of eight literary publications including the acclaimed Paper Souls, the first entry into "sick-lit" of its kind. Her writing has been called defiant and brutally honest, earning her the title "The Queen of the Surreal" by critics all over the world. A Paranoid Schizophrenia survivor, Allie is Executive Director of the 501C3 non-profit organization Stigma Fighters. She is the founder of the OCH Literary Society. She has been featured in Women's Health Magazine and VICE. In her spare time, she eats gluten-free pizza with her cat. Follow her @AllieBurkeBooks on Twitter. Learn more about OCH at www.haphazardcoffee.com. Learn about Stigma Fighters at www.stigmafighters.com

Parental advisory - adult content/talk of penises and vaginas. Joy Pearson is an amateur expert in the uncircumcised penis. Follow her on Twitter @JoyPearson and read about things that are not dicks at https://wandlesswanderer.com/

Danielle Corcione is a freelance writer based out of Philly. Their work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Esquire, and VICE Magazine. www.daniellecorcione.com. Follow them on Twitter @Decorcione.

Evan and I diagnose the muppets with psychological disorders. Follow him @Evanjm02

Kim Perkins is a doctoral candidate in positive organizational psychology who conducts leadership training for science, tech and arts organizations, large and small. She’s also a writer, coach, Burning Man organizer, and former professional athlete. Find her at www.kimperkins.com and on Twitter, @imperativeform. Nina Rubin is a Life Coach with a Gestalt approach (a here and now perspective). Formally trained as a Marriage & Family Therapist, Nina now enjoys working with individuals and groups on projects, self-growth and next steps. She is an avid baker and cook, and loves taking mini adventures. You can read Nina’s blog and learn about her work at www.afterdefeat.com.

An internationally touring comedian who became a viral sensation across the globe, Adam Heath Avitable demonstrates to audiences everywhere why The Chive calls him one of the Top 25 Comics to Watch, and why he was called “Perhaps the Funniest Man in Orlando” by the Orlando Business Journal. From George Takei to Ashton Kutcher, everyone’s talking about Avitable. The author of the best-selling humor book “Interviews with Dead Celebrities”, he has earned a reputation as a “wickedly sharp writer, dark and funny, twisted in all the right ways.” Follow him on Twitter @Avitable

Rosemond is lifestyle/divorce blogger. She has been sharing tales of divorce, dating and life after divorce since 2014. When she is not writing, she enjoys lying in the fetal possession and obsessing about her hair. Follow her journey at www.roundandroundrosie.com or follow her on Twitter @RoundItRosie

Joy is an eccentric, neurotic, anxiety-ridden, Canadian warrior against depression, who desperately wants a dog. Follow her on twitter @JoyPearson Read her blog: https://wandlesswanderer.com/

Steve is a motivational speaker and life coach, specializing in self-care, faith, mental health, suicide prevention, and messy grace. He is offering FREE 20 minutes Self Care Coaching sessions! Sign up here: calendly.com/iamsteveaustin

‘If you don't commit you won't change shit - Ryan Ritchie. Ryan is a UK-based mental health advocate who is passionate about getting people to be present with their feelings. He is a sexy Scorpio man who loves A Bronx Tale. Follow him @NoMoreGremlins

Michelle Hammer is the founder of Schizophrenic NYC. She makes shirts that say "Don't Be Paranoid You Look Great." She loves Buffy and she is one of my favorite Jews.