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Life After ECT

Life After ECT Inc.
Electroconvulsive Therapy
Memory Loss
Harold Sackeim
Linda Andre
Electrical Injury
Life After ECT
ECT (electroconvulsive Therapy)
Mass Cell Activation Syndrome
Recovery
Public Relations Era Of ECT
Rehabilitation Counseling
ALS
California Supreme Court
Sense Of Self
Memory
American Psychiatric Association
Public Relations Era
Brain Damage
Ethics In Psychiatry
Occupational Safety and Health Administration

The Life After ECT podcast explores the often-overlooked realities of Electroconvulsive Therapy. Hosted by Anna, who experienced psychiatric treatment in childhood and ECT as a teen, the show examines life after treatment through first-hand perspectives, recovery experiences, and patient advocacy. Topics include long-term effects, informed consent, and the challenges of recovery. For those conside... more

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In this episode, we discuss a historic legal case involving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Just before trial, a lawsuit in Sacramento, California was settled after two women who said they suffered brain damage, permanent memory loss, and were not... more

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ECT, Memory, and Identity

In this episode, we explore a question I get asked often: can ECT change your personality?

Drawing on philosopher Patrick Seniuk’s 2018 paper, “I’m Shocked: Informed Consent in ECT and the Phenomenological Self,” we explor... more

Lesser-Known ECT Side Effects: Ion Channel Dysfunction,

Neurodegenerative Conditions & Cardiac Complications

In this episode, I’ll be discussing some serious, lesser-known electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) side effects including ion channel dysfuncti... more

In this episode, Sarah Price Hancock presents "Electrical Injury: Rehabilitation Needs Through the Lens of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Recipients," originally recorded on November 15, 2024.

The presentation examines rehabilitation consideration... more

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John Reed
Clinical psychologist and professor who served as an expert witness in the case
Episode: Landmark Electroconvulsive Therapy Case Settled Out of Court
Sarah Price Hancock
Presenter on Rehabilitation After ECT
Ionic Injury Foundation
Episode: Understanding ECT's Impact: Rehabilitation Needs and Consideration

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Anna
Host and founder of Life After ECT; shares lived experience with psychiatric treatment in childhood and adolescence.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Thank you!

    Thank you for sharing your experience with ECT. Thank you for doing what most of us want to do but can’t, either because we’re scared, or we just don’t have the mental capacity to do so.

    Keep up your amazing work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mangokipper
    United States3 years ago
  • Wanted to hear opposing views

    Most of this podcast’s arguments were weak and misleading. Some that stood out to me were:

    (1) Podcast said ECT devices are not tested by the FDA. I looked it up and this is so misleading I consider it a lie.

    (2) Podcast says ECT is not regulated. I looked this up, and in the United States this is an outright lie.

    (3) Podcast says people injured by ECT are not given testing and rehabilitation. I looked it up and the problem is these people can’t prove ECT was the cause of their brain damage.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Reddit&coffee
    United States3 years ago

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Gratitude for raising awareness and offering hope for those affected.
Listeners appreciate personal experiences but note desire for robust, corroborated evidence and balance.
Positive feedback on advocacy and survivor voices, with calls for more comprehensive safety discussions.
Some critics feel certain claims about regulation and FDA testing are misleading and seek more precise sourcing.

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What is Life After ECT about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on the realities and long-term aftermath of electroconvulsive therapy through survivor-led storytelling, advocacy, and practical discussion of recovery, consent, and ongoing health considerations. Across episodes, listeners hear personal experiences, professional insights from rehabilitation and clinical perspectives, and calls for more research, better aftercare, and improved clinician awareness. A standout thread is the emphasis on patient voices, long-term outcomes, and the social dimensions of seeking recognition and care after treatment. Potential listeners who want a candid, advocacy-driven look at post-ECT life, including recovery and policy angles, are likely to find this program highly relevant.

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Life After ECT launched 6 years ago and published 47 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. John Reed
2. Sarah Price Hancock

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