Listen "#57 Advocating Mental Health Representation in Novels with Alice Cadd"
Episode Synopsis
Alice Cadd has over 30 years of experience as a consultant psychiatrist specialising in general adult psychiatry, treating conditions from schizophrenia to complex PTSD. It has been a rewarding career working with individuals whose resilience in the face of mental health challenges, has inspired her.
She is now facing retirement and has turned her hand to writing psychological thrillers, driven by a passion for promoting mental wellness, challenging stigma, and advocating for the preservation of our natural environment.
We talk about:
Demystifying mental health misconceptions
The role of lifestyle in mental health
Navigating retirement + life changes
The creative process of writing
The importance of fiction in understanding mental health
Connect with Alice: Website | Death In The Red Dirt: Uncover the Truth Before the Outback Buries It
Connect with Michaela: Newsletter | Instagram | Website | Free Enneagram Consult
She is now facing retirement and has turned her hand to writing psychological thrillers, driven by a passion for promoting mental wellness, challenging stigma, and advocating for the preservation of our natural environment.
We talk about:
Demystifying mental health misconceptions
The role of lifestyle in mental health
Navigating retirement + life changes
The creative process of writing
The importance of fiction in understanding mental health
Connect with Alice: Website | Death In The Red Dirt: Uncover the Truth Before the Outback Buries It
Connect with Michaela: Newsletter | Instagram | Website | Free Enneagram Consult
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