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 

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***Last thing- I'd love to interview the following women:

• Joan Jett
• Dolly Parton
• Viola Davis
• Ina Garten

Maybe you can help me get there****


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