Pop Legend Carnie Wilson on Shame, Stigma, and Tardive Dyskinesia

Grammy-nominated singer, actress, and mental health advocate Carnie Wilson joins Gabe Howard to discuss one of the most misunderstood conditions in mental health: tardive dyskinesia (TD).

In this candid conversation, Wilson opens up about her own experiences with depression, postpartum depression, addiction recovery, and the isolation that often accompanies mental health challenges. She explains why vulnerability can become a source of strength and why speaking up may be the most important first step toward healing.

Listeners will learn:

why many people wait months or years before discussing symptoms with a healthcare professional

Carnie Wilson’s personal history with mental health struggles

why people fear judgment for their diagnosis and for visible symptoms of TD

Together, Gabe and Carnie explore the stigma surrounding mental illness, the unique challenges faced by people living with TD, and the emotional impact these conditions can have on relationships, self-esteem, and daily life. They also discuss why so many people delay seeking help and what can happen when fear gives way to action.

Whether you're living with a mental health condition, supporting someone who is, or simply want to better understand TD, this episode offers a powerful message of empathy, education, and hope. Listen now!

Cold Open Transcript:

“They become an advocate for themselves. They finally say, when I look in the mirror, I see my tongue darting from right, left, right, left. And I don't want to go to work today because I think my students at the school will judge me. These are everyday people that have these jobs that are affected. And I'm here to say, don't be ashamed. There's nothing wrong with you.” ~Carnie Wilson, Grammy Nominated Pop Sensation

Our guest, Carnie Wilson, is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and mental health advocate.

Carnie Wilson has always been an advocate for helping and empowering others. Now, it means so much to her to be able to use her voice to be open about her own mental health journey, with the hope that she can help people facing their own challenges.