Mental Health Rewritten podcast

Mental Health Rewritten

"Mental Health Rewritten" is a groundbreaking podcast that delves into the most pressing and often stigmatized topics in mental and behavioral health. Hosted by the acclaimed Dominic Lawson—recipient of 33 podcasting awards, including multiple honors in the mental health space—this show offers a fresh perspective on issues ranging from sex addiction and substance abuse to eating disorders and racial trauma. Each season is thoughtfully structured into themed mini-series, allowing for an in-depth exploration of complex subjects. Guided by the DSM-5 and ICD-11, episodes feature candid conversations with experts and individuals with lived experiences, providing listeners with both clinical insights and personal narratives. Join us biweekly as we challenge societal norms, break down barriers, and rewrite the narrative surrounding mental health. Whether you're a mental health professional, someone with personal experience, or simply interested in understanding the intricacies of the human mind, "Mental Health Rewritten" offers valuable insights and fosters a community of empathy and support. Subscribe now to embark on a journey of discovery and transformation.

"Mental Health Rewritten" is a groundbreaking podcast that delves into the most pressing and often stigmatized topics in mental and behavioral health. Hosted by the acclaimed Dominic Lawson—recipient of 33 podcasting awards, including multiple honors in the mental health space—this show offers a fresh perspective on issues ranging from sex addiction and substance abuse to eating disorders and racial trauma. Each season is thoughtfully structured into themed mini-series, allowing for an in-depth exploration of complex subjects. Guided by the DSM-5 and ICD-11, episodes feature candid conversations with experts and individuals with lived experiences, providing listeners with both clinical insights and personal narratives. Join us biweekly as we challenge societal norms, break down barriers, and rewrite the narrative surrounding mental health. Whether you're a mental health professional, someone with personal experience, or simply interested in understanding the intricacies of the human mind, "Mental Health Rewritten" offers valuable insights and fosters a community of empathy and support. Subscribe now to embark on a journey of discovery and transformation.

 

#28

Mental Margins: Schizoaffective Disorder

When Tamika talks about becoming a mother, you can hear how it rewrote her sense of identi... more

10 Oct 2025

05 MINS

05:52

10 Oct 2025


#27

Mental Margins: When Mental Health Crashes Like a Car Accident

In this Mental Margins segment, we share bonus content and confront a critical question wi... more

03 Oct 2025

05 MINS

05:00

03 Oct 2025


#26

Mental Margins: Director's Cut-Episode 106

A breakdown of episode 106

25 Sep 2025

07 MINS

07:20

25 Sep 2025


#25

Suicide: Rewriting the Conversation Around Those Who Were Left Behind

In this episode, we explore the aftermath of mental health crises through personal stories... more

19 Sep 2025

1 HR 22 MINS

1:22:11

19 Sep 2025


#24

Mental Margins: Before We Dive Back In

In this special reflection, Dominic steps away from the usual storytelling format to speak... more

18 Sep 2025

02 MINS

02:55

18 Sep 2025


#23

Mental Margins: Three A.M. in Mexico

The call from the sheriff's office. The Netflix notification from Baja. The 3 a.m. plea fo... more

05 Sep 2025

02 MINS

02:35

05 Sep 2025


#22

Mental Margins: Layers of Suicidality in the Hijacked Mind

This Mental Margins bonus segment expands on Episode 105: Rewriting the Conversation Aroun... more

29 Aug 2025

04 MINS

04:00

29 Aug 2025


#21

Mental Margins: The Anchor in the Dark

In this segement of Mental Margins, we share two perspectives on the hidden weight of high... more

06 Aug 2025

03 MINS

03:31

06 Aug 2025


#20

Mental Margins: Major Depressive Disorder

In this week's Mental Margin, we step back from the noise and dig deep into Major Depressi... more

30 Jul 2025

03 MINS

03:53

30 Jul 2025


#19

Suicide: Rewriting the Conversation Around Suicide

In this episode of Mental Health Rewritten, we tackle the subject of suicidal ideation wit... more

23 Jul 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:10

23 Jul 2025


#18

Mental Margins: The Cost of Silence

In this segment from episode Starting The Conversation Around Sexual Anorexia, we begin wi... more

18 Jul 2025

06 MINS

06:54

18 Jul 2025


#17

Mental Margins: Janet Bentley Discussing Intimacy and Shame

In this deeply personal bonus segment from Episode 104 Starting The Conversation About Sex... more

16 Jul 2025

02 MINS

02:19

16 Jul 2025


#16

Mental Margins: Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder

In this segment, Janet reflects on her lifelong struggle with intimacy and the emotional w... more

08 Jul 2025

07 MINS

07:23

08 Jul 2025


#15

Sex: Starting the Conversation Around Sexual Anorexia

Kyle sits awake at 2 AM, the glow of his laptop revealing a single word in the search bar:... more

02 Jul 2025

52 MINS

52:03

02 Jul 2025


#14

Mental Margins: Internal Barriers & OnlyFans Reveal

In this special reflection episode of Mental Health Rewritten, host Dominic Lawson celebra... more

27 Jun 2025

08 MINS

08:19

27 Jun 2025


#13

Mental Margins: Sex Education & Understanding Predators

In this segment from episode 103, Rewriting The Conversation Around Sexual Assault, psycho... more

26 Jun 2025

08 MINS

08:45

26 Jun 2025


#12

Mental Margins: Trauma

In this segment, host Dominic Lawson pauses the narrative to ground the discussion in clin... more

23 Jun 2025

03 MINS

03:38

23 Jun 2025


#11

Mental Margins: Men, Shame, and Assault

In this segment of Episode 103, "Rewriting the Conversation Around Sexual Assault," Mental... more

20 Jun 2025

05 MINS

05:45

20 Jun 2025


#10

Mental Margins: Complex PTSD

In this segment, hosts Dominic Lawson and Dan Woerheide explore the enduring psychological... more

19 Jun 2025

05 MINS

05:21

19 Jun 2025


#9

Sex: Rewriting the Conversation Around Sexual Assault

In this powerful and necessary episode of Mental Health Rewritten, we open with a deceptiv... more

17 Jun 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:22

17 Jun 2025


#8

Mental Margins: Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder

In this excerpt from Episode 101: Rewriting the Conversation Around Sex Addiction, Havi Ka... more

14 Jun 2025

10 MINS

10:09

14 Jun 2025


#7

Mental Margins: A Brief History of Pornography

In this bonus episode of Mental Health Rewritten, host Dominic Lawson takes listeners on a... more

11 Jun 2025

05 MINS

05:29

11 Jun 2025


#6

Mental Margins: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

In this introspective and educational Mental Margin segment, we explore how trauma isn't a... more

04 Jun 2025

06 MINS

06:17

04 Jun 2025


#5

Sex: Rewriting the Conversation Around Pornography

**POST CREDIT CONTENT ALERT** Welcome to Episode 2 of Mental Health Rewritten — "Pornograp... more

30 May 2025

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:39

30 May 2025


#4

Mental Margins: Betrayal Trauma & Infidelity

About Mental Margins Mental Margins is a short-form segment from full Mental Health Rewri... more

21 May 2025

09 MINS

09:22

21 May 2025


#3

Sex: Rewriting the Conversation Around Sex Addiction

Welcome to Episode 1 of Mental Health Rewritten! In our season-opening episode, we confron... more

14 May 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:52

14 May 2025


#2

What is the DSM-5 and ICD-11?

🎙️ Mental health conversations often involve a lot of terms, diagnoses, and classificatio... more

07 May 2025

02 MINS

02:38

07 May 2025


#1

Welcome To Mental Health Rewritten

🎙️ Welcome to Mental Health Rewritten — hosted by multi-award-winning podcaster and menta... more

29 Apr 2025

02 MINS

02:57

29 Apr 2025