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11/17/2025

In My Mind 2025 was a night to REMEMBER! ✨

What a powerful evening of art, music, and community — all centered around one message: psychosis is real, and so is recovery.

From immersive experiences and live performances to heartfelt stories and stunning artwork by individuals with lived experience, In My Mind brought together so many voices determined to keep breaking the stigma and building understanding.

To everyone who showed up — whether you created, performed, supported, or simply listened — THANK YOU for helping us shine a light on what recovery truly looks like.

Here’s to continuing the conversation, amplifying lived experiences, and creating spaces where every mind matters! 💙

11/13/2025

Health care is a VERB! 💙

On the most recent episode of the Reality Check podcast, Dr. Lynn Madden of the APT Foundation reminds us that care isn’t just about treatment — it’s about creating systems that truly support people, meet their needs, and empower them to thrive.

When people are given access to stability, recovery, and compassion, they don’t just heal — they contribute, lead, and give back!

🎧 Tune into this powerful conversation via the link in our bio.

11/13/2025

Healthcare is a VERB! 💙

On the most recent episode of the Reality Check podcast, Dr. Lynn Madden of the APT Foundation reminds us that care isn’t just about treatment — it’s about creating systems that truly support people, meet their needs, and empower them to thrive.

When people are given access to stability, recovery, and compassion, they don’t just heal — they contribute, lead, and give back!

🎧 Tune into this powerful conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLA5PT7EbZ4&t=7s!

11/07/2025

11/06/2025

On this week’s Reality Check podcast, we’re joined by musician and artist Sierra Swan — who shares the story behind her decades-long connection with Scooter Ward of COLD, and how their creative bond comes full circle on stage!

🎤 Catch Sierra and COLD tomorrow night, Nov 7, as they perform at In My Mind: A Benefit Bringing Awareness to Psychosis — celebrating 10 years of EPIC-NOLA with art, music, and storytelling that remind us just how powerful creative expression can be.

Looking to grab last minute tickets? We've got you covered — link in bio!

11/06/2025

On this week’s Reality Check podcast, we’re joined by musician and artist Sierra Swan — who shares the story behind her decades-long connection with Scooter Ward of Cold and how their creative bond comes full circle on stage!

🎤 Catch Sierra and COLD tomorrow night, Nov 7, as they perform at In My Mind: A Benefit Bringing Awareness to Psychosis — celebrating 10 years of EPIC-NOLA with art, music, and storytelling that remind us just how powerful creative expression can be.

Looking to grab last minute tickets? We've got you covered: https://securetu.tulane.edu/s/1586/Giving/16/events.aspx?sid=1586&gid=2&pgid=13923&cid=31327!

11/06/2025

Tomorrow’s the night! ✨

We’re just one day away from In My Mind — a powerful evening of art, storytelling, and music featuring a special performance by COLD. 💙

📍 Junebug — 744 Camp St., New Orleans
🕕 VIP Happy Hour: 6–7 PM
🕖 General Admission: 7–10 PM

We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate 10 years of EPIC-NOLA together!

11/04/2025

"The reason I do advocacy is so I can be the voice I needed when I was first diagnosed..." 

During our recent podcast with Kody Green, he shared how hope, treatment, and peer support helped him see that a diagnosis is not a death sentence — it’s just one part of a person’s journey.

For Kody, seeing others living full lives with schizophrenia gave him the courage to keep going — and today, he’s sharing that same message of hope with the world!

🎧 Tune into the full episode now to hear more of his story (link in bio).

11/04/2025

"The reason I do advocacy is so I can be the voice I needed when I was first diagnosed..."

During our recent podcast with Kody Green, he shared how hope, treatment, and peer support helped him see that a diagnosis is not a death sentence — it’s just one part of a person’s journey.

For Kody, seeing others living full lives with schizophrenia gave him the courage to keep going — and today, he’s sharing that same message of hope with the world!

🎧 Tune into the full episode now to hear more of his story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsllNdYXHQE!

11/03/2025

Check out the latest episode of Reality Check podcast with Sierra Swan talking about the In My Mind fundraising event she is appearing at with Cold at Junebug New Orleans this Friday!

There is still time to get your tickets to this intimate and impactful event: https://calmnola.org/events/



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Welcome to the Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery.On this episode, Ashley Weiss and Serena Chaudhry speak with musician and songwriter ...

10/30/2025

Did you know Cold is closing out their Fall Tour with our event?! 🎶

That’s right—Scooter Ward and COLD will deliver an intimate performance at this year’s In My Mind Benefit, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of EPIC-NOLA and raising awareness around psychosis.

Music. Art. Storytelling. Community.

Every ticket directly supports patients at our early psychosis intervention clinic—providing group therapies, tutoring, wellness coaching, meals when needed, and peer support training!

📅 November 7 | Junebug New Orleans
🎟 For more information AND to grab your tickets, visit: https://gratefulgiving.tulane.edu/calm!