January 21, 2026

What Psychosis Actually Feels Like: Lived Experience, Art, and Peer Support

In this episode, I sit down with John Gerard, a visual artist, author, and peer-support-trained advocate, to talk openly about psychosis, perception, recovery, and lived experience.

We explore what psychosis actually feels like (beyond movies and headlines), how art and creativity can become a grounding practice, and why peer support isn’t about fixing people, it’s about sharing hope.

If you’ve ever wondered how to support someone without judgment — or how people rebuild their lives after their reality shifts — this episode offers a clearer, kinder perspective.

For more on John Gerrard:
Website: http://johnfgerrard.com
Instagram:  @johngerrard473 

If you’re looking to build a simple reflection habit, you might also like the FREE Front Line Workers Guide to Manage Overthinking.

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Until next time, I’m Jeff and remember to take care of yourself, however that looks for you.

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Jeff Turner
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