Before it Had a Name
Jon Watkins
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Before It Had a Name explores the history behind mental health diagnoses like ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Each episode traces how culture, science, and society shaped the labels we use to understand the human mind today. Hosted by mental health counselor and broadcaster Jon Watkins, this narrative podcast examines what existed before diagnosis, and how changing language continues to shape how we see ourselves and others.
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S1E6 OCD: The Thought That Wouldn't Leave
Long before OCD became a diagnosis, people struggled with unwanted thoughts they couldn't seem to escape. Thoughts that felt disturbing, frightening, or completely at odds with who they were.In this…
S1E5 Autism — The Children We Misunderstood
Long before autism became a diagnosis, there were children who experienced the world differently, children overwhelmed by noise, comforted by routine, or struggling to connect in ways others…
S1E4 PTSD — The Wounds We Couldn’t See
Long before PTSD became a diagnosis, people were already living with the lingering effects of trauma, a body that stayed on alert, memories that refused to stay in the past, and reactions that didn’t…
S1E3 Anxiety: The Age of Nerves
Long before anxiety became a diagnosis, people were already living with a persistent sense of unease, a mind that couldn’t fully relax, and a body that seemed to anticipate danger even when none was…
S1E1 ADHD: Before It Had a Name
For as long as schools have existed, there have been children who struggled to sit still, focus, or follow expectations, long before ADHD became a diagnosis.In this first episode of Before It Had a…
S1E2 Depression: From Melancholia to Mood Disorder
Long before depression was defined as a medical diagnosis, people were already describing a persistent heaviness that went beyond ordinary sadness.In this episode of Before It Had a Name, we trace…
Before It Had a Name — Official Trailer
Before It Had a Name explores the history behind mental health diagnoses like ADHD, depression, anxiety, and trauma. In this trailer, you’ll hear what the show is about and why the experiences we…
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Before it Had a Name has published 7 episodes since May 2026, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.
Before it Had a Name is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 10m.
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