From Musician to Advocate: Susan Wojnar on Schizophrenia

Hey guys, welcome back to my channel! Today, we're featuring Susan Wojnar, an awesome mental health advocate, to hear her personal story of living with Schizophrenia and how it affected her family and her music career. We'll dive into her journey, her book, and her history as a musician, offering valuable mental health education. This conversation highlights important aspects of mental illness and its treatment.🧠 00:00 INTRO 00:25 WHO IS SUSAN WOJNAR 02:50 REACTIONS TO HER MENTAL ILLNESS 04:00 WHAT LED HER TO RUN AWAY? 06:00 YOU WON'T BELIEVE THE CONTROL OF THE VOICES 08:00 SUSANS POETRY BOOK 11:00 SUSAN TALKS ABOUT ABANDONING HER SON 13:57 POETRY - "FAMILY AFFAIR" 15:15 POETRY - "SOUND EFFECTS" 17:30 YOU CAN'T STOP SCHIZOPHRENIA 21:58 FINAL THOUGHTS 👇 Comment: Do you have any regrets from something you did from something you did during psychosis? 👍 Like, share, and subscribe for more real talk about schizophrenia and mental health. Michelle Hammer Info: IG: / http://www.instagram.com/schizophrenic.nyc TikTok: / http://www.tiktok.com/@schizophrenic.nyc TW: / https://x.com/SchizophrenicNY FB: / http://www.facebook.com/schizophrenicnyc Susan Wojnar Info: Susan Wojnar is a poet, singer-songwriter, and social worker with a Master’s in English. Her experiences in mental health care, combined with her personal journey, shape White Darkness into a powerful exploration of psychosis, recovery, and the human spirit. The collection blends authentic lived experience with compassionate insight from the front lines of mental health. WEB: / https://www.susanwojnar.com/ EMAIL: / [email protected] BOOK: /https://www.amazon.com/White-Darkness-Poetic-Schizophrenic-Experience/dp/B0CFQ16WQ6/ref=sr_1_1 #mentalhealth #schizophrenia #schizophrenic