{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"186. A true story of overmedication, recovery, and the courage to rewrite your life with Anne Bracken.","description":"What happens when the systems meant to heal us end up causing more harm? In this powerful conversation, Tara sits down with Anne Bracken \u2014 activist, poet, and author of Crash: A Memoir of Overmedication and Recovery \u2014 to explore what it really means to heal beyond labels and prescriptions. Anne shares her deeply personal story of growing up with a mother who struggled with mental illness, her own experiences with medication and ECT, and the journey back to herself through alternative healing. Together, they challenge the \u201cchemical imbalance\u201d narrative, discuss the importance of informed consent, and shine a light on the flaws within our mental health system. This episode is a reminder that recovery is possible, your voice matters, and sharing your story can help someone else feel less alone. \ud83d\udc9b Love the show? Hit follow and leave a short review \u2014 it helps more than you know. And if someone you love needs this message, share it with them today. Need a friend? Come hang out with me over on Instagram (@thetarabixby). Check out today\u2019s show notes here.  \u2728 Tired of anxiety taking over your life? Ready to feel more calm, joy, and adventure? I\u2019m now offering 1:1 anxiety coaching and would love to help. Email me at hello@tarabixby.com to get started! ","author_name":"the tara bixby podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/courageouslyu.libsyn.com","html":"