Gucci Mane’s new book Episodes revealed something most of us didn’t know — his journey living with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. His story, and the way his wife Keyshia Ka’Oir stood beside him, opened up deeper questions about what it means to love and support someone who’s struggling with their mental health.
In this episode, Pennie breaks down the difference between mania, psychosis, and schizophrenia, shares her personal experiences supporting loved ones through these disorders, and offers insight into how to show up with empathy, care, and boundaries.
This isn’t just for caregivers — it’s for friends, partners, and anyone who wants to better understand how to walk alongside someone on their healing journey.
What you’ll hear:
Understanding the difference between mania, psychosis, and schizophrenia
What Gucci and Keyshia’s story reveals about grace and support
How to hold space without losing yourself
The truth about “handlers” and mental health misconceptions online
Why boundaries are an act of love, not rejection
How to balance compassion with care for your own mental health
Key Quote:
“People living with mental illness are not burdens — they’re humans doing their best with what their mind is giving them that day.”
Resources Mentioned:
ForYourThoughts.org
Therapy for Black Men
Boris L. Henson Foundation
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
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Gucci Mane’s new book Episodes revealed something most of us didn’t know — his journey living with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. His story, and the way his wife Keyshia Ka’Oir stood beside him, opened up deeper questions about what it means to love and support someone who’s struggling with their mental health.
In this episode, Pennie breaks down the difference between mania, psychosis, and schizophrenia, shares her personal experiences supporting loved ones through these disorders, and offers insight into how to show up with empathy, care, and boundaries.
This isn’t just for caregivers — it’s for friends, partners, and anyone who wants to better understand how to walk alongside someone on their healing journey.
What you’ll hear:
Understanding the difference between mania, psychosis, and schizophrenia
What Gucci and Keyshia’s story reveals about grace and support
How to hold space without losing yourself
The truth about “handlers” and mental health misconceptions online
Why boundaries are an act of love, not rejection
How to balance compassion with care for your own mental health
Key Quote:
“People living with mental illness are not burdens — they’re humans doing their best with what their mind is giving them that day.”
Resources Mentioned:
ForYourThoughts.org
Therapy for Black Men
Boris L. Henson Foundation
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Relationships, break ups, and ex’s can teach you so much about yourself. Close relationships are like a mirror and if you are haling and evolving you know that each break up leads to a break through.
On this episode I am joined by Lama from the infamous Views Of An Ex Podcast. Therapy can come in many forms, even in the form of listening in to someones story about an ex relationship that went south and changed their life forever. We get to know the host behind Views Of An EX and discuss the lessons learned from his show.
We also discuss:
The main causes for breakups
The Pour Minds Podcast
Comparing Yourself In Your 30’s
Being A Jack of All Trades/Multi-hyphenate
Identifying red flags
The No Contact Rule
Healing After A Break Up
Crazy Relationship Stories
Open Relationships
Waiting Until Marriage
Resources:
- Listen to VIEWS OF AN EX PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/views-of-an-ex/id1479221438
- Follow Lama & VIEWS OF AN EX: @viewsofanex + @lamabean
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Pennie For Your Thoughts Podcast
Gucci Mane’s new book Episodes revealed something most of us didn’t know — his journey living with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. His story, and the way his wife Keyshia Ka’Oir stood beside him, opened up deeper questions about what it means to love and support someone who’s struggling with their mental health.
In this episode, Pennie breaks down the difference between mania, psychosis, and schizophrenia, shares her personal experiences supporting loved ones through these disorders, and offers insight into how to show up with empathy, care, and boundaries.
This isn’t just for caregivers — it’s for friends, partners, and anyone who wants to better understand how to walk alongside someone on their healing journey.
What you’ll hear:
Understanding the difference between mania, psychosis, and schizophrenia
What Gucci and Keyshia’s story reveals about grace and support
How to hold space without losing yourself
The truth about “handlers” and mental health misconceptions online
Why boundaries are an act of love, not rejection
How to balance compassion with care for your own mental health
Key Quote:
“People living with mental illness are not burdens — they’re humans doing their best with what their mind is giving them that day.”
Resources Mentioned:
ForYourThoughts.org
Therapy for Black Men
Boris L. Henson Foundation
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
