I recently did an excellent radio/podcast interview with Deborah Harper of Psychjourney. We talked about the release of my new book, Get it Done When You’re Depressed.
Here is a link to our interview. She asked excellent questions and really knew her stuff. All writers dream of interviews that go this well! You can scroll down to see my interview.
There are many other resources on the page as well as a link to my book.
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I just finished my final live radio show for the season. I interviewed Terri Cheney- the author of the bestselling memoir, Manic. We talked about memoir writing- it was so much fun and great encouragement for everyone who wants to write about their experiences.
The radio show has been really stressful for me- lots of anxiety. It hasn’t really been all bipolar anxiety- I know what that feels like- it has been the kind of anxiety disorder anxiety. Believe me, it’s awful. I love the hours in the studio. It’s the hours up to it that cause me trouble.
But anyway! Today’s show was fantastic. And then I got home…..
My basement was flooded. Hmm.
I am glad the show went so well. I’m super glad my roommate was home and caught it early. I’m extremely glad I’m not depressed.
But gosh! Can’t I just enjoy the end of the anxiety!
I’m glad I’m not sick and that I can laugh about the…
$340 dollar emergency plumbing bill! That does not include the actual work. I’m in the wrong profession. The plumber was cute.
Terri’s interview will be on juliefast.com in the next few days. I think you will really enjoy it. I sure did. It put me in a good mood so that I could deal with this homeowner crisis.
Hi all, I have an exciting guest this Sunday on my radio show. Terri Cheney, the author of the bestselling memoir MANIC will be the guest.
We will talk about writing mental health memoirs. So many people write and ask me how they can get their story in print- who better to ask than a successful mental health writer like Terri!
I’ve read a lot of bipolar disorder memoirs- and have enjoyed them all- Terri’s is different than many because of its literary style. It reads like a novel. This isn’t easy to do!
You can visit juliefast.com/radio to read more about the show.
These shows are so fun and full of information. My cohost Avi and I talk about the topic of the week, make a few jokes and then talk with some very interesting people.
Please visit juliefast.com for upcoming shows. You can also add the show as a podcast to your Ipod by visiting the Itunes store and searching for ‘Julie Fast Radio.’s
My guest on Sunday, June 8th will be Terri Cheney- the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir, Manic. I read this book in two days- I just couldn’t stop reading. Her style is eloquent and heartfelt. I can see why it’s a bestseller!
It was very hard for me to read about all that she’s gone through because of this terrible illness, but it’s hopeful to read that she made it through the hell caused by full blown mania. She’s an inspiration for all of us.
The show is not until Sunday afternoon, so you have time to read the book before listening!
For more info on the radio show- please click on the radio tab on the right hand menu.
Best Mental Health Advice Column in the United States goes to Julie A. Fast
June 2007
Mental Health America recognizes superlative media coverage of mental health issues by journalists in television, print, radio, online, wire, photography and entertainment. The MHA media awards are the only peer judged competition for mental health reporting in the United States.
Along with 12 other media professionals, Julie Fast will receive a recognition award in Washington DC on June 8, 2007.
"Mental illnesses ruins lives, but it doesn’t have to be this way. I want my readers to know that if I can have a productive life despite being mentally ill, they can do so as well. The Mental Health America award helps me see that my writing does make a difference and it certainly makes me want to continue educating the world on how to treat mental illness successfully. It is possible!” - Julie Fast
