This article explores the representation of mental disorders in Norwegian podcasts. The study aims to analyze the linguistic strategies used by podcast participants — including hosts, experts, and people with lived experience — to construct the image of illness and to identify approaches to destigmatizing mental disorders within these podcasts. The research is based on the analysis of spoken texts from projects such as Hverdagspsyken (‘Psychology of Everyday Life’) and Noia (‘Noia’). The findings reveal that mental health podcasts contribute to shaping a constructive image of illness, presenting it as a complex yet manageable condition that can be treated and reevaluated in a positive light. This approach seeks to reduce stigma and integrate mental health into everyday discourse, fostering a more inclusive society where individuals feel valued and accepted. Persons with lived experience, alongside other podcast participants, actively challenge entrenched stereotypes. By sharing their personal experiences, they often use artistic devices to create a more tangible and relatable depiction of disorder for an empathetic audience. Moreover, they present the disorder not only as a source of suffering but also as a catalyst for personal growth, which helps diminish feelings of hopelessness and cultivates a more optimistic view of mental health conditions. The podcast format lends itself to informal, conversational discussions of mental health issues, which, despite remaining partially taboo in society, are addressed with openness and authenticity. This creates an immersive listening experience for the listeners. Even in the absence of editorial censorship, hosts and experts consistently use politically correct language, reflecting the distinctive features of Norwegian public discourse.