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PODCAST

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast

Christina & Lauren

Through the art of candid conversation and with the help of their community, cohosts Christina and Lauren tackle heavy topics with a blend of empathy, insight, and humor. We hope you"ll join the conversation! picklesandvodka.substack.com

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All Episodes

00:41:34

#62.5 Disassociation Cheese

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2021/11/22

It's another solo episode! This week, Christina reveals why she went off the grid and what's been helping her ease back into sanity. Topics include getting blindsided, staying hopeful in a sea of disappointment, getting stuck in the shame cycle, and the joys of crying in your car. As is the new podcast tradition, she revisits another journal entry from 2009 and comes face to face with some uncomfortable truths.Comic relief appears in the form of a viral tweet and self-deprecating humor. This week's

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00:59:40

#62 Life, Death, & Gratitude feat. Jérémie André

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2021/11/15

Today's episode is a tale that spans 3 continents and provides an unflinching look into one couple's dreams, tragedies, and recovery. Jérémie André recounts growing up as an emotional late bloomer, how gratitude training helped him express affection to his parents for the first time at 31, meeting the love of his life in Australia, and the heartbreaking journey they were forced to endure in their quest for a family. Content warnings for suicide, miscarriage, and abortion. Want to hear more from

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00:28:55

#61.5 Let's Visit 2009

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2021/10/26

Christina reveals some exciting changes to the podcast before diving into the dusty pages of a 12 year-old journal. Tangents this week include beach mishaps, TikTok, dystopian sci-fi, and when you should let yourself be extra. Content warning for mentions of self-harm. Follow Pickles and Vodka for more updates: Instagram:@picklesandvodkapodcast Facebook:Pickles and Vodka Podcast Twitter:@PicklesVodka Emailpicklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.comfor inquiries about guest appearances or just to say hi!

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00:47:29

#61 An Abortion Story: Part 2 feat. Mary

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2021/10/18

Mary returns to finish telling the story of her abortion and the impact it had on her physical and mental health. Follow Pickles and Vodka for more updates: Instagram:@picklesandvodkapodcast Facebook:Pickles and Vodka Podcast Twitter:@PicklesVodka Emailpicklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.comfor inquiries about guest appearances or just to say hi!

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01:02:40

#60 An Abortion Story: Part 1 feat. Mary

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2021/10/11

This week, Christina's friend Mary opens up about her recent abortion as well as the path her life took to lead up to it. She describes growing up as an only child in a religious household, guilt around food from an early age, bipolar disorder, changing views on sex following an assault, substance use, messy relationships, and more. As you can tell, this episode covers especially sensitive topics and listener discretion is advised. Take care of yourselves and stay tuned for Part 2 next week! Follow

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01:01:36

#59 Well, This F*cked Us Up! feat. Luke Colson & Kyle...

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2021/10/04

For the first time in the history of Pickles and Vodka, we've got a dynamic guest duo for your enjoyment! Kyle Wise and Luke Colson met each other in addiction recovery and together created their hit podcast, Well That F*cked Me Up! In this episode, they spill all the behind-the-scenes secrets as conversations revolve around brutal childhood trauma, using substances to cope, why we self-sabotage, how to change the way you think about "rock bottom", and how it all ties in to Hollywood late night and

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01:07:23

#58 Self-Contained Hurricane feat. Leticia Francis

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2021/09/27

When Leticia Francis recalls healing from a toxic relationship with her groomer, she means figuratively AND literally! Listen to this episode to hear the unbelievable true story of how Leticia coped with childhood abandonment and rejection, how it almost destroyed her life, and how she uses her experiences to help women gain clarity and confidence in their careers. Content warning for grooming, suicide, and descriptions of violence. Follow Leticia on Instagram @blaquerosecoaching and learn more

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01:08:15

#57 Just Crazy Enough feat. Adam Lutchman

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2021/09/20

Hold on to your hats, because this week features a riveting interview with Adam "Lutch" Lutchman, host of I Didn't Read Your Book, recovering Catholic, and recreational philosopher. We talk about unlikely friendships, the psychology behind the judgements we make, being an influencer vs being someone of influence, and how to accept your authentic self when your authentic self is always changing. Content warning for suicide, accidental death, abortion talk, and self-harm.⁠ Follow Lutch @idryblutch and

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00:55:33

#56 The Recovering Perfectionist feat. Nadya Goest

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2021/09/13

This one goes out to all you creatives out there! In today's episode, Nadya Goest of Expression Quest podcast gets real about her chronic perfectionism and what she went through before taking herself seriously as an artist. Topics include her immigrant background, what it means to be punk, the importance of keeping your work and art separate, why it's ok to half-ass something, and some lessons she's learned through interviewing artists from a variety of backgrounds. Go listen wherever you get your

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00:59:48

#55 If We Could Go Back feat. Caroline Jumper

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2021/09/06

What are the real costs of eating disorders that nobody talks about? Join Christina and her sister Caroline as they discuss aspects of their illness they wish they'd known from the beginning, including dental disasters, going into debt, losing all your friends, and room-clearing farts. (Yes, they went there.) There's a surprise appearance from another past guest, then Christina reads a sobering letter from a listener that proves that nobody is invincible as they think they are. Content warning for

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01:02:30

#54 Mental Growth Spurts feat. Becca Longenecker

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2021/07/26

Christina interviews mental health writer Becca about her plethora of problems, including a recent discovery that turned her head upside down. Topics include familial trauma, eating disorders, addiction, maladaptive daydreaming, raw vulnerability, and finding the silver linings. It's Christina's last week in Seattle, so the podcast will take a short break while she moves across the country. Follow Pickles and Vodka on social media for riveting updates! Follow Becca on Instagram @reds2amthoughts for

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00:24:08

#53.5 Not Another Bulimia Episode

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2021/07/19

It's Christina's birthday weekend, so we're taking a break from our normal content. This short yet emotional minisode covers fear of recovery, what to say when people ask how they can help, podcasting faux pas, retiring your twenties, and why you deserve to f*cking eat.Content warning for bulimia and suicidal ideation. Jacqueline's bulimia recovery course: www.bingebreakers.com Follow Pickles and Vodka for more updates: Instagram:@picklesandvodkapodcast Facebook:Pickles and Vodka

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01:10:54

#53 Interviewing My Ex feat. Andrew Stevens

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2021/07/11

For the first time in this podcast's history, Christina brings her ex-boyfriend on as a guest! Listen to hear Andrew Stevens talk about his nonverbal learning disorder, living in Seattle with anxiety, being in a relationship with someone who struggles with their mental health, and much more! So sit back, relax, and get ready for a fun (and sometimes incredibly awkward) ride. Follow Andrew on Twitter @ajstevenswrites for links to all his publications! Follow Pickles and Vodka for more

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01:03:11

#52 Breaking the Binge feat. Jacqueline Davis

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2021/07/05

This episode features Jacqueline Davis, host of the Binge Breakers podcast, bulimia coach, and Christina's not-so-secret role model. Tune in to hear Jacqueline reveal how she became a coach, the years of eating disorders she endured prior, how to tell your partner your secret, the correlation between bulimia and substance abuse, what it means to be "normal", and so much more. Christina gushes about Midwestern accents and urges listeners to reconsider the importance of their stories. It's a packed

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01:05:32

#51 A Guy Just Like Everyone Else feat. Micah Roldan

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2021/06/28

Joining the podcast for our final episode of Pride Month is Micah Roldan, a trans activist, educator, mentor, and YouTuber. He shares all about his rocky childhood descent into manic depression telling his wife he was trans, being socialized as a woman of color and then being thrust into a male world, dealing with mental and emotional ramifications of transitioning, and how our identities can put us in boxes. Content warning for drugs and suicide. Follow Micah on Instagram @realisticallyfree for

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01:25:37

#50 Pain Is Inevitable...So Date Who You Want feat....

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2021/06/23

Bea is a juvenile mental health education speaker, recovering from an eating disorder that started when she was 14, and queer advocate who talks about her recent explorations into the world of polyamory. She and Christina discuss casual puberty things, starting your sexual experiences early, how to respond to comments about your body, telling your parents about your multiple partners, talking to kids about depression and suicide, and so much more! Christina talks about podcast-related anxiety and

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01:11:36

#49 Shame-Based Artist feat. Kye Plant

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2021/06/14

Get ready to feel all the feelings with me and my guest today! Kye Plant is a Canadian artist, musician, mental health advocate, and host of the Feelin Weird podcast. In this episode, they share the events that led up to creating the podcast, their views toward mind-altering substances, what it's like to feel like an alien in a human capitalist society, and how they choose to exist in the world. This one is especially awkward in the best possible way. Enjoy the ride! Follow Kye on

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00:58:53

#48 Treatment Made Me Gay feat. Rachel Lynn Taylor

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2021/06/10

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! Joining Christina on air this week is Rachel Lynn Taylor, a self-identifying queer fat woman who just got out of treatment for atypical anorexia. Topics covered include starting over in your late 20s due to mental illness, the fat liberation movement and what it means to have an eating disorder in a larger body, chronic pain and disabilities, coming out as bisexual in the church, and being who she wants to be in spite of her many challenges. Christina talks about debilitating

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01:10:28

#47 Finding Your Reserve of Capability feat. Adele Ball

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2021/05/31

Buckle up for a rocky drive as Christina reconnects with fellow motorcyclist and artist Adele Ball, who joins the podcast to talk about her life-changing journey through grief, vulnerability, and healing. Adele shares about the devastating loss of someone close to her, driving across the country in a van she built with her former partner's dad, suppressing emotions through self-harm and eating disorders, and reaching out to an online support group. Christina spends the intro talking about her 2-year

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00:58:51

#46 Let's Talk About Suicide feat. Marconi

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2021/05/17

This episode features Marconi, internet comedian and host of suicidelogs, a podcast about distracting yourself from suicide by talking about every topic under the sun. He and Christina get into why he chose that name for his show, anxiety and cannabis as a coping skill, how podcasting changed him, and his random phobia of babies. Christina spends the intro revisiting the theme of relapse and why we need to change the language surrounding recovery.Content warning for suicide and drugs. Article I

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