A Chat with Uma

56 Episodes

1. 55. My Chronic Suicidality Journey: Active vs. Passive Suicidal Ideation, Reflections on Survival, Redefining Recovery, & Hope Beyond Stigma

   Published: 9/29/2025
2. 54. Rebuilding Science Through Lived Experience: From Burnout and Ableism to Bridging Disciplines & Pioneering Humane Neurotech with Dr. Rachel Wurzman (pt. 2)

   Published: 9/22/2025
3. 53. Masking Behind the Tics: Tourette’s, OCD, ADHD, & Living the Science You Study with Dr. Rachel Wurzman (pt. 1)

   Published: 9/8/2025
4. 52. Thriving with Schizophrenia: Revolutionizing Brain Health, Co-founding One Mind, & Leading with Lived Experience with Brandon Staglin

   Published: 9/1/2025
5. 51. Tripping in Your Sleep: Psychedelics, The Placebo Effect, & How Human Connection Heals the Brain with Dr. Boris Heifets

   Published: 8/25/2025
6. 50. My Husband Interviews ME: Celebrating Our 50th Episode!

   Published: 8/18/2025
7. 49. Unmasking the "High-Functioning" Myth: Life Updates on Mental Illness, Psychedelics, & Upcoming Cancer Treatment

   Published: 8/4/2025
8. 48. Everything You Need to Know About DBS & TMS: Precision Targeting, Biotypes, & the Brain Basis of OCD & Depression with Dr. Martijn Figee

   Published: 7/28/2025
9. 47. The Pacemaker in My Brain: Treatment‑Resistant Depression, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), & Pulverizing the Stigma with Jon Nelson (ft. Dr. Martijn Figee)

   Published: 7/21/2025
10. 46. From Foster Care to Harvard Neuroscientist: The Choice to Live, Maternal Psychedelics, & Post-Viral Chronic Illnesses with Dr. Ya’el Courtney

    Published: 6/30/2025
11. 45. From Pro Athlete to Peer Support: Surviving a TBI, Men’s Mental Health, & Building Shareapy with Scott Kelsey

    Published: 6/23/2025
12. 44. MY LIFE IN 2025: Major Updates in Mental Health Research, Advocacy, Science Communication, & Leadership Roles

    Published: 6/16/2025
13. 43. My Therapist Is Moving Across the World... What Happens To My Recovery?

    Published: 6/9/2025
14. 42. Hell on Earth: Surviving a Cult Exile, OCD, ADHD & Life-Threatening Illnesses with Alie Bernard Garza, LCSW

    Published: 6/2/2025
15. 41. Mapping The Bipolar Brain: Emerging Biomarkers, New Brain Regions, & Lived Experience in Research with Dr. Maya Schumer (pt. 2)

    Published: 5/26/2025
16. 40. Why Is My Brain Trying To Kill Me?: Living With Bipolar 1 Disorder & Chronic Suicidality with Dr. Maya Schumer (pt. 1)

    Published: 5/19/2025
17. 39. What If I’m A Murderer?: 29 Hospitalizations, Taboo OCD Themes, & the Recovery Lifestyle with Tracie Ibrahim, LMFT, CST

    Published: 5/12/2025
18. 38. Whoa, I Made It To 29! Birthday & Cancerversary Reflections, Answering Your 29 Questions

    Published: 4/28/2025
19. 37. What IS a Psychedelic?: The Beginner's Guide To Psychedelic Science

    Published: 4/21/2025
20. 36. Everything You Need To Know About Scientific Research: Peer Review & Publishing Papers

    Published: 4/14/2025