In this powerful episode of The Hope Matrix on Campus, host Avery Peel welcomes Sophie Straughan, who opens up about her journey with depersonalization—a dissociative disorder that Sophie began experiencing when she was a junior in high school. With openness and courage, Sophie struggled to find helpful ways to relieve her symptoms for months and is now sharing her story to help others find their way sooner. 

This episode explores how to manage the daily impact of depersonalization while continuing to thrive academically and personally.

Tune in to hear Sophie’s intimate but inspiring story and gain a deeper understanding of dissociative disorders, along with actionable strategies for overcoming their difficulties.

More about Sophie Straughan:
Sophie is a junior Student studying clinical-community psychology at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign