Welcome to Understanding the Misunderstood! I’m your host, Erika Tinsley—a student deeply passionate about psychology, neuroscience, child welfare, law and policy, and social justice. As someone who has experienced the hardships of navigating my own mental health, I hope that my vulnerability and openness can inspire others to do the same. 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. 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, law and policy, and social justice. As someone who has experienced the hardships of navigating my own mental health, I hope that my vulnerability and openness can inspire others to do the same.
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 31 episodes.
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Understanding the Misunderstood is a health show with 31 episodes published.
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Episode #19
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...
Episode #16
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...
Episode #14
<p>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...
Episode #13
<p>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...
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<p>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...
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<p>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...
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<p>In this episode, Erika sits down with Dr. Robyn Koslowitz — clinical psychologist, TEDx speaker, and author of Post Traumatic Parenting — to explore how generational trauma shapes families and what it takes to break...
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<p>In this episode, Erika dives into generational (or intergenerational) trauma — what it is, how it’s passed down, and why breaking the cycle matters. She explores research-backed mechanisms of transmission, from...
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<p>In this episode, Erika sits down with her colleague, Lily Beckett — Assistant Clinician at an ABA clinic — for an open and insightful conversation about the field. Together, they unpack common misconceptions about...
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<p>In this episode, Erika breaks down what autism truly is—exploring its defining traits, common symptoms, and the misconceptions that too often surround it. Drawing from her firsthand experience as a Registered...
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<p>In this episode, Erika discusses all things identity related with special guest Leo Massey, an LGBTQ+ affirming and identifying male therapist who is comprehensively trained in DBT and works with individuals who...
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<p>In this episode, Erika delves into the complex world of identity and those that intersect considering the potential impact on mental health. She talks about what intersectionality is, how certain identities can...
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<p>In this episode, Erika sits down with Dr. Brian Licuanan, an author, speaker, and board-certified psychologist practicing in Southern California who specializes in insomnia and family crisis interventions to discuss...
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<p>In this episode, Erika discusses definitions surrounding substance use, abuse, and addiction, as well as the effects that addiction has on an individual's life, relationships, and health.<br> <b><br> This episode is...
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<p>In this episode, Erika interviews Samantha Richardson, one of the partners in her company SupportGroups, about why they are working together, what services she is offering on the site, and a bit about her life...
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<p>In this episode, Erika talks about the obstacles that people with mental health challenges face while in romantic relationships with Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor Dr. Dawn Dominguez. <br> <br> This episode...
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<p>In this episode, Erika discusses the ways that mental health issues can impact romantic relationships, while also covering how destructive myths can discourage individuals from authentically communicating their...
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<p>She's back! In this episode, Erika talks about what she has been up to for the last year, and reveals a huge project that she has been working on to help people feel supported. </p> <p>This episode is sponsored by...
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attorney, mental health reform advocate, Mental Health Choice Project
author of Spared: A Memoir of Risk and Resolve, Avocet Communications
clinical child psychologist, trauma treatment expert, TEDx speaker, author, Targeted Parenting Institute
Board-certified psychologist
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