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Welcome to Understanding the Misunderstood! I’m your host, Erika Tinsley—a student deeply passionate about psychology, neuroscience, child welfare, and social justice. This podcast is about shining light on what too often stays in the dark. Together, we’ll unpack the complexities of mental health, challenge stigma, and share real stories that inspire empathy and understanding. Join me each episode as we explore the misunderstood world of mental health—and work toward a culture of compassion and awareness. Let's understand the misunderstood together. For inquiries, please email us at understandingthemisunderstood1@gmail.com.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Understanding the Misunderstood! I’m your host, Erika Tinsley, a student deeply passionate about psychology, neuroscience, child welfare, and social justice. This podcast is about shining light on what too often stays in the dark. Together, we’ll unpack the complexities of mental health, challenge stigma, and share real stories that inspire empathy and understanding.
Recent episodes include "Learning About ADHD" (28 September 2026, 17 minutes), "Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month" (13 September 2026, 19 minutes), and "Learning the Risks of Treatment: Interview with Ellen Lubensky" (12 August 2026, 43 minutes).
Understanding the Misunderstood publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 24 minutes across 23 episodes.
Booking probability for Understanding the Misunderstood is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Understanding the Misunderstood requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Understanding the Misunderstood's contact route on record: verified email.
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Understanding the Misunderstood is a health podcast with 23 episodes published.
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In this episode, Erika explores ADHD and ADD, breaking down what these terms mean, how ADHD can affect attention, behavior, emotions, and everyday life, and what treatment and support can look like. She also addresses...
Episode #18
In this episode, Erika delves into research around suicide and defines key terms related to suicidal ideation, suicide planning, suicide attempts, and suicide risk. In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month...
Understanding the Misunderstood
In this episode, Erika interviews Ellen Lubensky, an attorney and Stanford graduate who shares her experience with psychiatric medication harm and withdrawal after becoming physically disabled for more than 20 years...
Episode #15
In this episode, Erika delves into Relationship OCD (ROCD), exploring the intrusive doubts, anxiety, and compulsive reassurance-seeking that can make relationships feel confusing and overwhelming. She breaks down what...
In this episode, Erika reflects on Mental Health Awareness Month while celebrating four years of her podcast’s journey. Erika opens up about the personal growth, healing, vulnerability, and challenges that shaped both...
In this episode, Erika sits down with Dr. Anna Lim, a lecturer in Deaf Studies at the Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. Together, they explore the realities of navigating mental...
Episode #1
In this episode, Erika discusses genetic uncertainty, resilience, and the emotional realities of Huntington’s Disease with Lori Jones. Author and advocate Lori Jones joins the show to share insights from her memoir...
In this episode, Erika discusses the deeply emotional and often unspoken realities of inheriting or living in a family with a genetic disease — specifically the resentment, shame, and identity shifts that can come with...
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