Momma May Be Mad: A Memoir by Kerry Neville

About this episode

The episode explores Kerry Neville's memoir, discussing themes of mental health, addiction, and recovery.

In this episode, Peter and Orlando explore Momma May Be Mad , a powerful memoir by Kerry Neville that examines mental health, addiction, and recovery. They discuss her journey through anorexia, alcoholism, bipolar disorder, and electroconvulsive therapy, and how writing became her anchor. This conversation highlights resilience, the complexity of healing, and the possibility of hope after crisis.

People in this episode

Hosts: Peter, Orlando

Topics covered

• memoir
• mental health
• addiction
• recovery
• resilience
• healing
• hope

Keywords

• Kerry Neville
• memoir
• mental health
• addiction
• recovery
• anorexia
• alcoholism
• bipolar disorder
• electroconvulsive therapy
• resilience

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