Living Beyond Schizophrenia
From Emotion Well by Johanna Dunlevy - Wellness Manager
June 1, 2026 · 41 min
About this episode
Matt Connolly shares his journey living with schizophrenia and discusses the importance of mental health awareness and support.
In this episode, host Johanna Dunlevy sits down with mental health advocate and commercial real estate broker Matt Connolly to discuss his personal journey as someone who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Matt shares what it was like to live with untreated symptoms for more than a decade, the circumstances that led to him receiving his diagnosis, and how medication, support, and wellness practices have helped him remain symptom-free for more than 20 years. The conversation explores the stigma that still surrounds mental illness as well as the value of open conversations, not only about mental health, but other topics as well. He also discusses the important work being done through Mindspring Health to educate and support individuals, families, and communities. June is Men's Mental Health Awareness month, so tune in for an honest and hopeful discussion surrounding mental health. You can watch the podcast here on YouTube. Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: Matt Connolly Learn more about Mindspring Health here . Donate to EFR . 1 in 3 Iowans needing mental health care cannot afford it. Your gift enables us to offer counseling to anyone in need regardless of their ability to pay…
People in this episode
Host: Johanna Dunlevy
Guest: Matt Connolly
Topics covered
- schizophrenia
- mental health
- stigma
- wellness practices
- advocacy
- Men's Mental Health Awareness
Keywords
- schizophrenia
- mental health
- advocacy
- wellness
- stigma
- Men's Mental Health Awareness
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Mindspring Health, EFR
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