Schizophrenia And The Long Road Back

Schizophrenia And The Long Road Back

June 4, 2026 · 53 min

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The episode discusses the experience of living with schizophrenia through an interview with Matthew Dixon, who shares his personal journey and insights.

Send us Fan Mail A schizophrenia diagnosis can feel like your future just collapsed into one terrifying question: what happens now? We talk with Matthew Dixon, founder of MindAid and the first person living with schizophrenia to bicycle across Canada twice, about what it actually feels like when symptoms creep in, intensify, and reshape your identity. Matthew shares the parts people rarely explain, the fear of the unknown, the confusion of disorganised thinking, and the lonely weight of tryin...

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