Beste Living With Dissociative Identity Disorder podcaster (2024)

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So, Your Spouse Has DID? An Interview with Gianu System & Jonathan 1:31:52

3d ago1:31:52

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Drew & Garden System have a candid conversation about relationships when one partner has dissociative identity disorder. Gianu System & Jonathan help provide hope through their personal stories as they share how they overcame challenges navigating their successful long-term relationship. Jenna (@gianusystem) and Jonathan (@splendid_supporter) were …

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Multiples Squared: DID Couples An Intimate Interview with LS & Melanie Scarboro 1:29:47

22d ago1:29:47

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True to this season's theme, Drew & Garden System have an intimate conversation with another couple of multiples, LS & Melanie Scarboro, about relationships and dissociative identity disorder. Both LS and Melanie live with DID and they share personal stories of how they navigate the daily challenges that having DID brings to maintaining an intimate…

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Multiples in Love: Dissociative Identity Disorder 42:32

1M ago42:32

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Drew & Garden System, a couple both living with dissociative identity disorder, share personal, intimate stories about their relationship including the many benefits and the unique challenges that arise when two multiples are in a relationship with each other. They also cover important tools, such as system mapping, emotional regulation & co-regula…

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Attachment, Relationships, DID, Oh My! 41:17

2M ago41:17

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Drew & Garden System, a married couple who both have Dissociative Identity Disorder, welcome listeners to Season 3 which focuses on relationships and DID. Many people with Dissociative Identity Disorder were unable to form a secure attachment to a caregiver when they were a child, often due to trauma, neglect or abuse. Drew & Garden System, share p…

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Shame, Denial, & Accepting All of We with Dissociative Identity Disorder 33:36

3M ago33:36

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In this season 2 finale, Drew & Garden System share personal stories of experiencing shame, denial of being a multiple, and coming to acceptance of having dissociative identity disorder. Please visit https://acoupleofmultiples.com to sign up for our mailing list where you can learn more about our online community called Hearts Multiplied, for those…

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Switching, Co-consciousness, & Coming Together with Dissociative Identity Disorder 38:43

3M ago38:43

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Drew & Garden System share personal stories of how they brought all of their selves together to aid in the ability to switch on purpose and access all of the strengths and skills that each self holds. They talk about co-consciousness and ways that they practiced this skill amongst their selves. Please visit https://acoupleofmultiples.com to sign up…

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Resolving Internal Conflicts & Discovering Strengths Within a Dissociative System 35:39

3M ago35:39

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Drew & Garden System share personal stories of how they resolved internal conflicts, using a concept called trust by proxy, how they determined what was best for the whole system, how to identify and use the strengths of each self within the system, and some of the ways to keep up with all the daily little things when you live with Dissociative Ide…

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You Lied to Me About God: An Interview with Dr. Jamie+ Marich 1:03:13

4M ago1:03:13

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Drew & Garden System have an important conversation with Dr. Jamie+ Marich about her upcoming memoir, You Lied to Me About God. You can pre-order a copy now anywhere books are sold! They discuss the impact of religious trauma and spiritual abuse and how it can contribute to dissociation. They each share personal stories about their journeys of comi…

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Building Bonds & Creating Trust Between Selves in Dissociative Systems 44:37

4M ago44:37

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Drew & Garden System, a couple living with Dissociative Identity Disorder, share personal stories of how they helped all of their selves develop trust and compassion for each other. Building bonds between all selves helps bring about internal cooperation and internal peace. They also dive into more detail about their fictive selves and how those de…

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What You Really Need to Know About Eating Disorders and Dissociative Identities: An Interview with Annie Goldsmith, RD, LDN 1:43:21

4M ago1:43:21

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Drew & Garden System get real with Annie Goldsmith, sharing personal stories and uncovering the root causes of eating disorder behaviors and how they might show up in those living with dissociative identity disorder. Annie Goldsmith, RD, LDN holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester in Brain and Cognitive Sciences and attended …

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Applying IFS with Dissociative Identities: An Interview with Ocean, a Certified IFS Licensed Therapist 1:14:06

4M ago1:14:06

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Drew & Garden System have a lively discussion with Ocean about the use of Internal Family Systems, particularly with Dissociative Identity Disorder. Come learn all about the special considerations clinicians need to keep in mind and implement when they choose to use IFS as an intervention with their DID clients. Ocean is a highly educated and Certi…

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Intersections of Neurodivergence: DID, Autism, & ADHD, an Interview with Katie Keech, MFT 1:28:40

5M ago1:28:40

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Drew & Garden System interview Katie Keech, MFT on the intersections of neurodivergence with DID, autism, and ADHD. Katie Keech, MFT, whose pronouns are They/Them, has over twenty years of professional experience in both community mental health and private practice. They have managed emerging adult community mental health programs and forensic prog…

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Shhh! Are You Listening to All of Yous? Enhancing Internal Communication Through Listening with Dissociative Identity Disorder 41:33

5M ago41:33

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Drew & Garden System talk about listening (ironic we know!) instead of just trying to talk to parts. Remember that it’s not just “talking” you’re listening for, because not all parts communicate with words or by talking. Sometimes communication is thoughts we notice or pictures we see internally. Being quiet can feel uncomfortable because one often…

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Playing with Sand Tray Therapy When You Have DID: An Interview with Dr. Elisa Niles Thorne 49:21

5M ago49:21

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Drew & Garden System have a playful conversation about the benefits of sand tray therapy for those living with dissociative disorders with Dr. Elisa Niles Thorne (Dr, E). Topics include how sand tray can enhance internal communication between dissociative selves, how it can help nonverbal selves communicate, and how it can be used to process comple…

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The Healing Power of Dance & Movement - an interview with Alicia Leigh Hann 41:32

5M ago41:32

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Drew & Garden System welcome Alicia Leigh Hann to discuss the healing power of dance & movement when one is a multiple! Alicia is a dance educator, performer, and choreographer based out of Columbus Ohio. She fell in love with dance because of its endless possibilities for creative physical expression. Movement has been an integral part of her pers…

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Is That WE in There? Early Signs of Internal Communication within Dissociative Identity Disorder 33:33

6M ago33:33

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Drew & Garden System kick off Season 2 by sharing all the first signs of internal communication that happened within their systems. Listen to their comical, personal stories of how their selves made themselves known. This episode includes topics of suicidal ideation, self-harm, and eating disorders. Visit acoupleofmultiples.com to sign up for our m…

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Magnolia—30 Personalities, and One Got Married 29:13

7M ago29:13

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In this episode, I interview Magnolia, who are nonbinary and have around 30 personalities. During a therapy session, they blacked out for two years. When they came out of the blackout, Magnolia discovered another personality had transitioned them to male and had gotten married. Contact Steven Shelton and The Mangled Mind Podcast at: StevenShelton@T…

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From Toxicity to Authenticity with Dissociative Identity Disorder 42:03

7M ago42:03

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In this legendary season one finale episode, Drew & Garden System discuss boundaries with friends, family, and within the therapeutic relationship. They talk about how they created a chosen community of friends and family and what is like to unmask through disclosure, including the thought processes around deciding if and when to disclose a diagnos…

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Even More Multiple Cool Ways to Heal with Dissociative Identity Disorder 37:14

7M ago37:14

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Drew & Garden System share their experiences with various healing modalities for the trauma that led to dissociative identity disorder, including: music & music therapy, drumming, sound healing, yoga, meditation & visualization, EFT Tapping, anger wall, and the quantum energy wellness bed. Articles on Sound & Music: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu…

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Healing Trauma through Art with Dissociative Identity Disorder: An Interview with Megs from Brushstrokes & Imagination 32:00

7M ago32:00

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Art is one of the many healing modalities used for trauma processing. Megs from Brushstrokes & Imagination helps us to understand how having DID influences her art and creative processes. Megs is an incredible self-taught artist with minimal formal training. Artworks was one of their earliest escapes. They have continued to cultivate and express th…

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Multiple Cool Ways to Heal with Dissociative Identity Disorder 41:12

7M ago41:12

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Drew and Garden System share a multitude of research-based and some out-of-the-box healing interventions that they have used in their trauma recovery. Topics include CBT, grounding, handling self-harm urges, writing, play therapy, sand tray therapy, equine therapy, and EMDR. Send us a textAv Drew & Garden System

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The Stigma of Dissociative Identity Disorder in Movies with Dylan & Holly Crumpler: Petals of a Rose 1:00:29

8M ago1:00:29

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Drew & Garden System have a chat with Dylan & Holly Crumpler about the portrayal of Dissociative Identity Disorder in Hollywood films. Dylan & Holly discuss the diagnostic journey, how the film Petals of a Rose came to be, their upcoming projects to help reduce stigma, and their hopes for the future. Holly and Dylan Crumpler are a mother-son team o…

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Everyday Challenges with Dissociative Identity Disorder 40:04

8M ago40:04

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Drew and Garden System enthrall you with funny stories from grocery shopping while discussing the challenges of managing money as a multiple, and they talk about the positive side of dissociation when visiting the dentist. They also reflect on disclosures made to doctors, friends, and employers. They also share important things to know about medica…

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All Things Attachment & Relationships With Dissociative Identity Disorder 41:13

8M ago41:13

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Managing friendships and relationships can be complicated due to attachment wounds when you have Dissociative Identity Disorder. Drew and Garden System reflect on their own attachments with friends, family, and romantic partners throughout the years. They also discuss the importance of the therapeutic relationship and how community has helped in th…

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Talking to Your Selves When You Have Dissociative Identity Disorder 40:08

8M ago40:08

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When you have dissociative identity disorder and experience yourself as multiple people all sharing one body and one life, it becomes necessary to be able to talk to all of the people inside of you. Figuring out all who is in there is helpful when making decisions ranging from what to wear and what to eat, to more complex compromises such as who yo…

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Explore the Internal Worlds of Those with Dissociative Identity Disorder 36:21

9M ago36:21

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Trigger Warning: Mentions of perpetrators and persecutor parts. Brief alluding to RA/MC. Drew and Garden System take you on a journey from discovering internal worlds, to exploring the vast inner landscapes, and to finally showing how they changed some of the places inside. They also explain exactly what internal worlds are and how they can help yo…

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A Day in the Life of Two Multiples: Dissociative Identity Disorder 30:03

9M ago30:03

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This first episode introduces you to the hosts of the podcast, Drew and Garden System, who are a couple that have both been diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder. They take you through a day in the life of a couple of multiples, that have full time careers, are raising four teenagers and a house full of pets. Listeners will gain a realistic…

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The Diagnostic Journey of Dissociative Identity Disorder 43:23

9M ago43:23

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Trigger warning: This episode mentions suicidal ideation, attempts, self-harm, eating disorders, and specific types of trauma. Being diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder is a complex journey fraught with misdiagnoses, unnecessary medications, and well-meaning therapists that miss the mark, unfortunately. This leads to years of suffering, w…

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Getting to Know All of Yous When You Have Dissociative Identity Disorder 40:59

9M ago40:59

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Trigger Warning: Brief discussions of persecutor and sexual alters. Discovering that you are not the only one inhabiting your body can be a little disconcerting. This episode goes over all the different types of parts one could discover in their system and the different roles these parts might take on. Learning all about one's selves can help foste…

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Trailer - Welcome to A Couple of Multiples 1:44

9M ago1:44

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A brief introduction to your hosts and our hopes for this podcast. Send us a textAv Drew & Garden System

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Episode 105: I’m Not Okay 7:13

10M ago7:13

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In this episode, I discuss my own recent mental health issues related to working on my memoir. Contact Steven Shelton and The Mangled Mind Podcast at: StevenShelton@TheMangledMind.com Please visit The Mangled Mind website. Registration is free. https://TheMangledMind.com You may also visit The Mangled Mind Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Th…

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Episode 104: Heather—30 Personalities and a Big Heart 23:08

11M ago23:08

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On this week's episode, I interview Heather, a woman with thirty personalities. She grew up in a foster home after being sexually abused as a toddler. Heather has a Facebook page called My Life as a Multiple where she helps people with DID and women who've lost children or had miscarriages. She lost a nine-month-old daughter and later had a miscarr…

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Episode 103: Krystal—10 Personalities and a Family 35:53

11M ago35:53

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In this episode of The Mangled Mind Podcast, I interview Krystal, who's a wife, mother, and nurse. Doctors diagnosed her with dissociative identity disorder when she was age nineteen. Krystal has ten total personalities. She had a terrible time adjusting to her illness—multiple suicide attempts and hospitalizations. Like me, she has an amnesia barr…

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Episode 102: Amy—52 Personalities and a Sex Cult 32:50

12M ago32:50

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This episode discusses the subjects of self-harm and sexual abuse of a child, although there is no graphic description of either. Amy developed dissociative identity disorder after being sexually abused by her father and brother—and sold by her father at age 11 to a pedophile sex cult. She developed 52 other personalities to help her deal with the …

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Episode 101: Introduction 10:22

1y ago10:22

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In this episode, Steve introduces the podcast and provides basic information about dissociative identity disorder (DID). Contact Steven Shelton and The Mangled Mind Podcast at: StevenShelton@TheMangledMind.com Please visit The Mangled Mind website. Registration is free. https://TheMangledMind.com You may also visit The Mangled Mind Facebook page: h…

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Medication & How It Affects Me 9:04

6y ago9:04

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Medication & How It Affects Me--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithdid/support

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How to Support Someone with DID / Brief Update 13:18

6y ago13:18

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How to Support Someone with DID / Brief Update--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithdid/support

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Stress and Rant 11:08

6y ago11:08

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Welcome back! 😜--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithdid/support

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Symptoms 10:26

6y ago10:26

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Sometimes Dissociative Identity Disorder comes with symptoms or warnings and most times it doesn't. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithdid/support