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That"s So Mental

Cristina Fernandez & Ilana Cohn Sullivan

Welcome to That’s So Mental. Each week, comedians Ilana Cohn Sullivan and Cristina Fernandez will dive deep into the labyrinth that is the human brain. These ladies have no business giving advice on mental health, but they sure do have a lot of opinions and some experiences with full blown mental breakdowns. .Alongside guest artists and actual mental health experts Cristina and Ilana explore what makes them tick, artistic blocks, and what it’s like to cope with a creative mind. Join them as they

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52:40

Everybody Loves A Cult With Jane Borden

That"s So Mental ·

2025/05/14

Author Jane Borden started as a comedian but has gone full research journalist with her latest book, Cults Like Us! We love cults, cults love us, and we are here for it. Did you know the Pilgrims were basically a doomsday group!? Cristina will start a crying cult. Ilana has really edged up against several cults... also, she does have an incredible opportunity to talk to you about when you have a chance. Have you heard of Neurasthenia? It's too much self help and self seeking that can leave you

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1:06:13

Britney Spears's Toxic Conservatorship With Tess Barker

That"s So Mental ·

2025/05/07

This one is juicy! Remember Britney Spears being in that wild conservatorship? Comedian and former investigative journalist, Tess Barker, helped free Britney and she gets into HOW that happened. Will Ilana and Tess reignite their sketch group that went nowhere? Cristina is ready throw a dinner party, but has a cap of 23. This episode will make you want pasta for dinner and also help you understand California conservatorships. Tess ultimately helped expose the abuse that has been happening in

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57:42

Tolerating Pain With Daniel Van Kirk

That"s So Mental ·

2025/04/30

Comedian, actor and podcaster, Daniel Van Kirk is here talking about bailing hay, coping with injuries, and pandemic ADHD. Cristina pitches her very own Florida headline. And Ilana is holding on by a thread because she is dealing with the end of the life of her sweet kitty, who has since passed, RIP Sugar Ray Liota. We all need to move our bods, so get out there and walk, dance or join a gym!Shoutouts: Somebody Somewhere, Go Tribe Fitness, David Lynch TM FoundationEndorsements: Transendental

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26:24

Lesson On A Boat With Cristina & Ilana

That"s So Mental ·

2025/04/23

First two people to email us mental health questions win a crystal!!! Hit us up - thatssomentalpodcast@gmail.com. Check out Cristina's next show at your local salon jk jk...but for real, she's going to be doing some live shows in June at the LA Fringe Festival! Ilana is dropping MG's and dropping to the ground in her workout class. Transcendental meditation is working wonders for Ilana, link below for scholarships application!Shoutouts: Telepathy Tapes, TM ScholarshipsEndorsements: Jujitsu -

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55:32

Addicted To Practice With Sonny Valicenti

That"s So Mental ·

2025/04/16

Actor Sonny Valicenti (Mindhunter, Super Pumped, Hit-Monkey) reveals some of his process for getting into those darker characters. He also shares a road trip come down from meds - weeee! Should Cristina start a thumbs up class? Should Ilana begin slap therapy? Sonny is here to remind you that life is happening right now, so pay attention! Cristina will cry, but only a little and Ilana will try the new insult, "jerk bunny" - but it won't stick.Shoutouts: Just Shoot It Podcast Endorsements: Queen of

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48:12

In The Field of Pure Love with Mary Elizabeth Ellis

That"s So Mental ·

2025/04/09

Actress, Writer, Director, and Taylor Swift's (award winning) on screen daughter-in-law, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, has always had a rebellious spirit. She'll tell us all about it in her OG Mississippi accent. Did you know Cristina is a walking advertisement for English, despite it being her second language? And Ilana is the childhood ghost you always wanted. Mary Elizabeth is not into self diagnosing, but she is distracted by shiny objects - aren't we all. They learn crying is healthy, heart holes can

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52:00

Holy Hormone Changes With Ian Harvie

That"s So Mental ·

2025/03/26

Comedian, Actor, Director and Trandyman, Ian Harvie, brings us some deep, hilarious, conversation! These perimenopausal hosts are FEELING it. Ian breaks down his experience with menopause as a trans man. This once happy-go-lucky guy felt like he got hit by a truck when the hormone shifts came on. Chronic pain (and menopause) is no joke, though we will make some jokes about it. And hey, those ghost in your house, may as well make friends with them, Ian did. Thanks for reminding us to always take the

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37:22

Turning Anxiety Into Action w Laura Friedman

That"s So Mental ·

2025/03/19

TSM welcomes California Congress Member / Representative / Ms. Speaker, Laura Friedman to the show! You know we discussed all these names and titles because we LOVE names! Laura is open to crying, but she's currently too busy fighting the GD Oligarchs for our democracy! Cristina pitches a Real World/Road Rules style challenge show for Congresspeople living together in a DC house, Laura (former TV producer) tells her: it's been done, babe! Laura shares with us what it's like to live in DC and fight

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42:41

Hot Sex Scenes With Marta Méndez Cross

That"s So Mental ·

2025/03/12

Superstar Marta Méndez Cross is a complete delight. Cristina and Ilana get the tea on all things Las Tres Sisters, Marta's movie, that is out in theaters NOW - and yes it does pass the Bechdel test! Did you know there is no word for boundaries in Spanish?! Somehow that explains so much. Overnight successes take at least 10 years. Also, have you tried the stage fright diet? Just book a show and lose 5 lbs. Cristina and Ilana further bond over their daddy issues or rather their dads'

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44:50

Working That Trust Muscle With Courtney Pauroso

That"s So Mental ·

2025/03/05

This week's guest, Courtney Pauroso, is an incredible actress, clown, and very mentally stable human (not robot). These ladies talk process, pandemic blues, and when it's time to throw in the towel - don't worry, they're giving it till they are 92. Becoming an adult isn't all bad news hunny, at some point you sort of stabilize. . . at least that's the hope. And if not, just hold on to your crystals, the agitation and disappointments of life will help you create!Some places to check out Courtney's

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55:49

It's Ok To Blame Your Parents With Ingrid Haas

That"s So Mental ·

2025/02/26

The biggest takeaway from this week's brilliant, gorgeous, Writer/Director, Ingrid Haas - Good decisions can wait! Ingrid is "with child," off her meds, and imparting so much knowledge; rupture may happen but REPAIR is crucial in all relationships, write what you know, also, it's not that easy to remove a tattoo - so really take a minute to think about that ink. Big thank you to Ingrid for helping Cristina find her way to Club Wellbutrin - who then helped Ilana. And all agreed there needs to be a

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54:44

Life Lessons with Sol Crespo

That"s So Mental ·

2025/02/19

Curly girlies unite! Cristina and Ilana welcome delightful guest Sol Crespo. She reminds you to hit those weights, and if you're not in perimenopause yet, just wait, it's coming for us all. Are these ladies addicted to procrastination or just bad at time management? Are they two in the same?Sol can be found playing many medical professionals on TV. Ilana can be found this spring on Night Court, juggling with deli meat on her face. . . what a resume builder! Cristina's clown class romance has proven

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1:18:58

Pt. 2 Ayahuasca & Dancing Bats With Kristina Hayes

That"s So Mental ·

2025/02/12

Welcome to the long second half of Ilana's decent into insanity and her victorious return. Cristina reveals that she's been married before! And at SOME POINT we will get to her story of doing Yahé at some shady lady's house in El Segundo. Did Ilana have a successful Feng Shui side hustle at Rythmia? If you consider stealing shoes from the nurse and changing clothes multiple times to ward off the evil spirits that were after her, then yes? Don't forget the ladies are joined by Kristina "rocks in her

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55:26

Pt.1 Ayahuasca Deep Dive

That"s So Mental ·

2025/02/05

Time to hold on tight TSM listeners because this week and next, Ilana is flanked by Cristina and Kristina and going deep down into the guts of what happened on her Ayahuasca adventure at Rythmia Life Advancement Center. Turns out Ilana's sensitive brain was not meant for four nights of plant medicine and there will be some backlash. Along the way you'll hear equally uncomfortable, rock bottom stories, from this week's delightful guest, actress, dancer and all around hilarious woman, Kristina Hayes

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1:05:15

Live Notes App Poetry With Leonora Pitts

That"s So Mental ·

2025/01/29

This week's guest is mega dream boat- actress, producer, writer, community organizer and filmmaker- Leonora Pitts. Together, everyone agreed that ADHD + Anxiety makes you productive AF! Or is it that Leonora can actually bend time? Cristina and Ilana get back into the slow leak of Ilana's plant medicine adventure at Rythmia Life Advancement Center in Costa Rica while aspiring to live in a Tibetan cave. In the meantime: more rage dancing, family dance parties, and new on the scene - soup

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1:01:54

Roommates Are Right With Isa Medina

That"s So Mental ·

2025/01/22

Straight from New York, comedian Isa Medina is a delight. This may turn into a destination wedding podcast toward the end, so if you're doing that, listen up! What happens when bisexual awareness week meets latino heritage month meets suicide awareness month? Isa explains that here. Cristina and Ilana agree, just make the thing that makes you laugh! Is your drug stand up comedy? Is it podcasts? Or just straight drugs? We want to know! What are the things that curb Isa's anxiety? Sleep, exercise, and

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57:14

Swinging High On The Pendulum With Alisha Gaddis

That"s So Mental ·

2025/01/15

There are not enough hyphens in the world to properly introduce the creative force and wonderful human, Alisha Gaddis. She is highly achieving and yet reveals to Cristina and Ilana a diagnosis of cyclothymia. It's so nice to put a name to the emotional roller coaster. Also, welcome to the start of Ilana's Ayahuasca story, buckle up, it's going to take a minute! And for the record Ilana does not condone 15-year-olds eating mushrooms, even though it helped her, please talk to a therapist first. And

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48:40

But Have You Tried Ayahuasca Asks Sabrina Jalees

That"s So Mental ·

2025/01/08

Comedian and overachiever, Sabrina Jalees is here to remind Cristina and Ilana that this IS a mental health podcast. These three ladies talk high end dog parks, assisted suicide, and how our parents used to use worldly atrocities to make us feel grateful for what we have, and you know what, maybe it's time to bring that back! Processing feelings and crying and ayahuasca, OH MY! Mental Health is a spectrum, we're all on it, honey! Thanks for listening and we'd love to hear about your mental health

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28:11

Unhinged - Showing off Your Junk in Public

That"s So Mental ·

2025/01/01

Ilana and Cristina are unhinged and they WILL forgive themselves! In this episode of "That's So Mental," they tackle some of humanity's most challenging life questions: Who the hell wants to measure a room before they paint it? What is the perfect handwriting for a list? Would you eat a Kurt Cobain protein bar? They also (attempt to) discuss the first original story structures that are the foundation for all stories, mom time travel and how there is nothing super about a super-bill. Does Ilana have

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55:20

A Real Deal Mental Health Professional! With Dr....

That"s So Mental ·

2024/12/18

Ilana and Cristina get f*cking serious with Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Alisa Angelone, Ph.D. She’s done a lot of research, and we’re not talking about TikTok rabbit holes. She’s got some hot takes on anxiety and depression. Ilana confesses to screaming at her therapist (she has since apologized - and changed therapists). Cristina’s MIL (who happens to be a therapist) will not let her talk for more than 50 min, and now we know why. Alisa breaks down the meaning of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (No

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