Mental Wellness meets Crime Thriller - with Mary Desch
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Mary Desch discusses her transition from psychiatry to writing psychological crime thrillers and the impact of mental wellness and addiction on storytelling.
In this episode of Speaking of Inclusion... , I am joined by Mary Desch , a former psychiatrist from Portland, Oregon, who has made the leap from addiction medicine to writing psychological crime thrillers. Mary and I discuss her first novel, Tangled Darkness , and how her background in psychiatry and addiction work informs her storytelling and character development. Throughout our conversation, Mary shares a grounded look at the realities of mental wellness, addiction, and recovery. The episode offers insight into how mental health struggles show up in everyday life, the critical role of community and support, and why understanding the complexities of addiction (forboth those directly affected and those around them) matters. We talk through the messy, very human sides of change, shame, coping, and what it actually takes to move from struggle toward real peace of mind. We also cover why education and open conversations about mental health are as important as teaching physical health or spirituality, and how those in the workplace (and beyond) can make a difference by listening and engaging with care. 3 key takeaways: Lasting recovery from addiction is not just about stopping…
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