# "Recovery Doesn't Mean Cured" | Two Decades of Schizoaffective Disorder

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Podcast: [The Chronic Truth](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-chronic-truth-7552490)
Published: 2026-05-08T09:00:00+00:00
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Jason Jepson was 19 when he had a psychotic break at an Army base in the Mojave Desert. He's 45 now, living independently, volunteering, writing a blog cited by academic journals, and traveling to Portugal with his family. His mother, Maye, is a trained counselor who became an expert in schizoaffective disorder overnight, started a Facebook group called Parenting Through Mental Illness , and trains law enforcement through NAMI on how to respond to mental health crises. Together, they join Kim Nash for a conversation that covers the full arc: diagnosis, crisis, the trust partner model, long-acting injectables, triggers, and why recovery doesn't mean cured, it means living.    CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS  00:00 Introduction to Mental Health Advocacy 02:05 Jason's Journey: From Army Life to Diagnosis 05:50 Understanding Schizoaffective Disorder 10:03 The Role of Family in Mental Health 14:12 Becoming a Trust Partner 17:59 Advocacy and Community Engagement 24:09 Navigating Law Enforcement and Mental Health 29:47 Medication Management and Recovery 34:02 Daily Routines and Coping Strategies 38:13 Conclusion and Call to Action CONNECT & RESOURCES 📝 Jason's Blog: jasongepps.blogspot.com 👥 Facebook Group: Parenting Through Mental Illness The Chronic Truth Podcast:   🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials 📋 Community Survey: Survey Production: Podcast Mechanic

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