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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

01:11:49

#45 Where's My Emotion Wheel? feat. Chas Neal

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2021/05/03

Chas Neal of Man.Kind Counseling chats with Christina about why he started a psychotherapy practice for men, the dangers of toxic positivity, what growing up in the South taught him about priorities and why it was problematic, the truth about addiction in the therapy world, and more! Listen to Christina talk about mental health awareness and why her cat may be taking over the podcast. Enjoy! Find Chas on Instagram@chas.mankindcounseling and on his website www.counselingformankind.com to find out

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01:07:23

#44 The Most Popular Girl in the Psych Ward feat. Lauren

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2021/04/19

Joining the podcast is Lauren, a 41 year-old eating disorder sufferer and treatment veteran. She and Christina talk about the struggles of paying for treatment, what happens when your insurance fucks you over, the stimulating world of laxative abuse, and The Best Little Girl in the World. Christina admits to messing up and describes how to avoid a full relapse. Enjoy! Follow Pickles and Vodka for more updates: Instagram: @picklesandvodkapodcast Facebook: Pickles and Vodka Podcast Twitter:

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01:07:23

#43 Digging Deep with Decent Takes feat. Javaughn...

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2021/04/05

Settle in for a tumultuous tale of familial trauma, relationships gained and lost, the cycle of addiction, and an epic search for identity! Javaughn of Decent Takes Podcast shares his ongoing mental health struggles and how he comes to terms with being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Christina talks about depression and has some strong opinions about Burger King. Content warning for drug use and suicide. Find Javaughn on Instagram @decenttakes and Twitter @DecentTakesShow for more decent

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00:49:42

#42.5 Hummus and Zombies feat. Connor Bolton

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2021/03/29

We’ve got another minisode for you! This week, Connor is back to talk about attachment theory, coffee shops, and why he’s taking a break from social media. Christina spills some hot tea and gets vulnerable as always. Stay tuned for a full length episode later this week!

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00:55:30

#42 Vulnerable Like a Snowplow feat. Rob Kalwarosky

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2021/03/15

This week, Rob Kalwarowsky is here to talk about performance anxiety, being a self-professed psycho high achiever, what to do when told you’re just not “depressed enough”, and lots more! Christina gives another life update and is a general hot mess. Content warning for suicide. Find Rob’s projects at www.robsreliability.com or by following his mental health podcast @highperformancenarrative on Instagram.

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00:44:14

#41 The Bulimia Diaries

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2021/02/22

In lieu of a guest this week, Christina turns to some of her old audio journal entries in order to reflect on just how much she's changed in the last 6 months. Listen to hear brutal honesty, raw emotion, some crying, and maybe a brief catfight. Content warnings for mentions of bulimia and substance abuse. Follow Pickles and Vodka for more updates: Instagram: @picklesandvodkapodcast Facebook: Pickles and Vodka Podcast Twitter: @PicklesVodka Email picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com for inquiries about

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01:09:38

#40 The Metaphorical Mirror feat. Rachel

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2021/02/01

It's the first episode of 2021! This interview--recorded before Christina went to treatment--features Rachel, a formerly incarcerated mother of two and survivor of relational trauma. Their conversation is about having too many feelings, being honest with yourself, the catharsis of vulnerability, escaping a toxic relationship, how to give yourself true freedom. (There may or may not be sad music involved.) Christina provides a brief update about her time in treatment so far. Enjoy! Content warning:

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01:04:21

#39 Bite Sized Future feat. Connor Bolton

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2020/12/28

It's the last episode of 2020 and have we got an action-packed hour for you! We kick it off with some big news from Christina, then jump to an interview with Connor in his cat-free apartment. Listen as they reflect on social isolation, starting a new job during COVID, accepting help, what they're never going to take for granted again, and why it's ok to be a little bitch. Connor opens a Christmas present from Christina's mom and discovers a shocking foot fact. The episode concludes with the second

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00:28:55

#38.5 Return From Hiatus

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2020/12/14

2020 strikes again! In this minisode, Christina explains her recent break from the podcast and reflects on the last few months in hell. Topics include breakups, audio journaling, losing memories to mental illness, the importance of saying how we really feel, and realistic ways listeners are dealing with seasonal affective disorder. If you're struggling with mental health and want to talk about it on the podcast, email Christina at picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com or send a DM via Instagram

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00:59:33

#38 No Zero Days feat. Cody Anderson

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2020/09/28

Grab your favorite beverage, put on your fancy headphones, and join us for this week's episode featuring musician Cody Anderson! He and Christina chat about men's mental health, social anxiety, addiction, escape, and the healing power of music. Bonus song recommendations included! Outro music: Claire de Lune by Claude Debussy Cody's rec: Deacon Blues by Steely Dan

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00:54:45

#37 Perception Deception feat. Anonymous

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2020/09/14

Christina's guest this week talks about her drive to meet expectations and the affects it has had on her self-perception. Listen to hear on growing up with a toxic parent, the intersection between eating disorders and pleasing others, the unique struggle of facial dysmorphia, and COVID romance.

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00:39:14

#36.5 Vida Loca feat. Connor Bolton

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2020/08/14

We interrupt the podcast's normal schedule to bring you the first ever minisode featuring Connor, Christina's friend and previous guest! Listen to their chat about a bizarre incident that happened on Christina's roof, recommendations for holding up during a world crisis, what's become important to them, and a surprise appearance from a kitten who just wants to be a guest on the podcast. Enjoy! If you want to hear more from Connor, listen to episode #21 of Pickles and Vodka or follow his art

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01:26:05

#36 People Suck (But Will Also Save Us) feat. Keyunti...

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2020/08/10

This episode is a meaty one! Christina chats with Key, her old RA from Bible school, and they discuss topics such as spiritual abuse, reconstructing your life after years of being told what to believe and how to act, when and how to educate your friends on social media, health scares, and more. Sensitive topic warning for suicide and PTSD.

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01:14:53

#35 Rabbit Hole of Pain feat. Dr. Rachel Zoffness

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2020/07/27

The podcast is back from hiatus with its timeliest episode yet! This week's episode features Dr. Rachel Zoffness, a pain & health psychologist with 2 published books and a column in Psychology Today. She and Christina talk about the concept of anxiety contagion, the science behind emotions and pain, conspiracy theories, self-care for the end of the world, and more. Stay safe and enjoy! Find out more about Dr. Zoffness on her website or by following her on Instagram @therealdoczoff. Her article,

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00:50:11

#34 A Light in Wild Times feat. Lucysarah

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2020/03/30

Joining Christina this week is Lucysarah, founder of the Fox Run and longtime sufferer of endometriosis. We talk all how her mental health and physical health are intertwined, why she started a collective of womxn empowering womxn, and how she keeps the light from going out in the face of unrelenting hardships. Follow Lucy on Instagram @lucysarahh and find out more about the Fox Run at @thefoxrun or www.thefoxrun.co.

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01:01:05

#33 The Healing Power of Memes feat. Kara

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2020/03/16

Settle in for a special episode featuring Kara, creator of the popular meme account @karakcals and my youngest guest to date! She tells me about the dilemmas faced by mentally ill individuals in China, navigating a diverse cultural and technological landscape, how she started using social media to change lives, and the importance of dark humor. Christina learns about TikTok and reveals a surprise returning guest. Enjoy! (And wash your hands.)

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01:06:39

#32 The Wheel of Change Goes Round and Round feat....

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2020/03/02

This week, guest Andrew Jackson of the Container Podcast talks about feeling stuck in life—different ways you might find yourself stuck, how you can become your own solution, and why it's so hard for most people to change. He and Christina also discuss their religious upbringings, being vulnerable to strangers, and a surprise employer in common. Follow Andrew @ayjaxon or at linktr.ee/ayjaxon.

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01:13:57

#31 How to Live Alone feat. Anne

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2020/02/18

Just in time for Valentine's week is the episode you've all been waiting for: how to survive living alone! My guest Anne talks about her experience with solo living, surviving depressive episodes and isolation, her work in inclusivity training, and why she doesn't have a cat. (We also share some bomb cleaning tips! You're welcome, world.)

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01:08:44

#30 The Best Bad Option feat. Mara

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2020/02/03

This episode’s guest is Mara, who dives into a near and dear topic: our old friend, addiction! Listen to hear her stories about smoking heroin in art school, becoming sober, and finding self-acceptance following a relapse. We also discuss the addict’s “journey”, our beef with 12-step programs, and how to talk to people about this stuff. For alcohol harm reduction tips, visit http://www.hams.cc.

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01:01:17

#29 Queen of Clingy feat. Annie

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2020/01/21

This episode, Christina is joined by Annie, who talks about living with dependent personality disorder. You’ll learn about the struggles that come with such a rare diagnosis, how pets can provide crucial support, and witness a massive pop culture reference fly over Christina’s head.

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