In brief: In the aftermath of every public shooting — not perpetrated by law enforcement — legislators and commentators, neighbors and family engage in perpetuating an extremely harmful myth: that mental health reform can prevent another similar tragedy. Dianna Anderson… Read More ›
mental illness
#ThisIsWhatAnxietyFeelsLike w/ @TheSarahFader — #KatieSpeakShow Ep76 02/18/2017
In brief: The spectacularly honest and engaging Sarah Fader joins me for the full show to talk her hashtag #ThisIsWhatAnxietyFeelsLike and her work to end the stigma surrounding mental illness. We both share what the road to treatment has been… Read More ›
First Year Celebration Part 2! — #KatieSpeakShow Ep53 09/10/2016
In brief: Oh hey! Welcome to The #KatieSpeakShow anniversary episode part 2! I’m revisiting clips from some of my — and your! — favorite interviews. I only had three repeat guests this year (Britni de la Cretaz, Andrea Grimes, and… Read More ›
Capitol Justice w/@shanakn & @yovimi of @TheTaskForce — #KatieSpeakShow Ep44 07/09/2016
In brief: I’m so delighted that the co-author of the best-selling “Notorious RBG” could come on to get wonky and fan-girl-y about the Supreme Court at the close of the session. Shana Knizhnik is smart, knowledgeable, lovely, and has a… Read More ›
I Feel So Much Better! …and that’s sometimes really awful #GetWell2015 (05/26/2015)
In brief: It turns out that human beings are complex and able to have multiple feelings simultaneously and that getting well at long last is a mixed bag. Today, I’m getting real about letting yourself feel a sad when you… Read More ›
Sometimes I just can’t — #Anxiety Talk + #GetWell2015 (03/31/2015)
In brief: “Can’t” is a loaded word. Perhaps it’s time we de-stigmatized it. Note: I’m an activist/writer/media contributor full-time. If you can, consider supporting my work so I can do more of it by becoming a patron at PATREON or… Read More ›
After 25 Years Undiagnosed, Finally Calming the #ADHD Storm — #GetWell2015 (03/27/2015)
In brief: The title is a touch misleading, but the journey is long and an update was in order. My experience so far seeking treatment for ADD as an adult. Note: I’m an activist/writer/media contributor full-time. If you can, consider… Read More ›
#FoodStampBudget Recipes & Other Nuggets (as promised) #GetWell2015 (03/03/2015)
In brief: After years of food insecurity and lack of free time from working multiple jobs, I’ve gotten good at cooking with almost no money. As promised, I’m sharing some of that experience and invite you to do the same… Read More ›
“I wanna be sedated…” — #AnxietyTalk meets #GetWell2015 (02/26/15)
In brief: TODAY SUCKS. (and that’s awful, and ok, and not something I can control, and something our society allows for and supports) Note: I’m an activist/writer/media contributor full-time. If you can, consider supporting my work so I can do… Read More ›
ALL THE THERAPY: My love letter to the $3 copay. #GetWell2015 (01/31/15)
In brief: The new era of medical care in which my docs can try out treatments, see me to follow-up, reevaluate, and adjust treatment plans because one time through that cycle isn’t automatically $90-$150 before the meds/braces/supplies. Note: I’m an… Read More ›