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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

01:14:26

#28 Hot Takes and Emo Clothes feat. Andrew Jumper

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2020/01/06

Coming to you all the way from Virginia is this special episode featuring Christina’s brother, Andrew, who talks about managing his emotions in the face of a recent disappointment, how to increase your emotional intelligence, and why he stopped offering advice.

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00:49:58

#27 Another Year, Another Pickle

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2019/12/23

What do you do when you’re sober for the holidays? Record a podcast, obviously! Christina flies solo this week and reads listener emails about surviving this time of year from a mental health standpoint. She also gives out the first annual Hot & Spicy Pickle awards.

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00:56:05

#26 All About Finding That Balance feat. Elena

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2019/12/10

Joining Christina this week is Elena, a 21 year-old college senior who talks about her longtime struggle with bulimia, getting fired by her therapist, disclosing mental health to a date, and the unique way she deals with it all. Special appearance by Allister. As we approach peak holiday season, don’t forget to submit your mental health holiday survival tips and stories for an upcoming episode! Just email picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com.

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01:06:12

#25 A Cupboard of One's Own feat. Adie

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2019/11/25

It’s been a hot minute, but Christina is all moved into her new apartment and the podcast is back with a new episode! This week, guest Adie shares their insights about about the intersection of mental health and disability, ways to stay positive in the face of traumatic events, and how to find value in existence when all your reasons for existence seem to have vanished.

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01:17:59

#24 Take Your Sick Days feat. Kelly

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2019/11/06

No matter how many hours of therapy you put under your belt, sometimes you’re not going to know how to handle the shit that life throws at you…and that’s ok. This week, Christina is joined by Kelly, who talks about surviving 28 years of depression, how she found comfort through unexpected resources, and some surprising Shia LaBeouf facts. (She also divulges her number one tip for getting through a bad day.) If you’re going through a crisis and need support, text “NAMI” to 741741 to chat with

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00:55:29

#23 Practice Makes Imperfect feat. Nadiya Star

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2019/10/21

Christina reconnects with Nadiya, one of her former customers and a yoga teacher with a penchant for love, sex, and other wholesome drugs. The two chat about why we feel the need to wear different masks for different people, the challenge of embracing the struggle in your 30s, and how to adopt a meditation practice if you hate meditating. Follow Nadiya’s yoga practice on Instagram @nadiyastar or visit her website www.nadiyayoga.com!

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01:02:09

#22 Walking the Cow feat. Sabrina

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2019/10/08

Christina reflects on leaving the job she’s had for 6.5 years before jumping into an interview with Sabrina, a trans skater and artist. Among the many topics discussed are growing up queer in the middle of nowhere, the importance of community, issues faced by intersex individuals, and how to take action for yourself when nobody else will.

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01:03:01

#21 Just Show Up feat. Connor Bolton

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2019/09/17

How do you be there for a friend who's reached their breaking point? This week, guest Connor shares his insights as a gay Seattle artist accustomed to the intense highs and lows that come with relationships. We chat about being friends with your parents, the do's and don'ts of vulnerability in the workplace, and whether "scab" is an appropriate word to use on the internet. Follow Connor's art on Instagram @drawntoconn!

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01:08:27

#20 A Multicultural Mess feat. Abby Jumper

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2019/09/02

Christina’s back from visiting family in Virginia, and she’s bringing a brand new episode in which her sister-in-law, Abby, talks about her Filipino background and how mental health was approached. You’ll hear about the struggles faced by first-generation Americans, parental woes, what to do when you realize your family isn’t normal, and the healing power of…turtles? We also issue a challenge to listeners at the end of the episode.

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00:50:38

#19 A Reason To Not Want To Die (As Much) feat. Jamie

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2019/08/19

Coming from the home studio this week is Jamie, a Chicago native and climber extraordinaire with a history of mental health that could be considered…rocky? (Sorry, I couldn’t resist.) Listen to hear our hot takes on marrying young, trying scary new things when you’re depressed, and the concept of passion—what it is, what to do when you’ve lost it, and how to reframe it as a struggling adult.

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01:00:26

#18 Tinder For Depressed People feat. Rachel

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2019/08/06

As the summer draws to a close, the podcast brings you an episode all about the impact of mental health on long-term relationships. Rachel talks about surviving a traumatic past and how it affects her today, how to deal with being the “nutty one” in a relationship, and how she learned to nurture not just her significant other, but herself. Christina shares a gratitude list and a stellar business idea.

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01:01:56

#17 Just Call Me Neurodiverse feat. Diana

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2019/07/22

Gather round and explore the wonderful world of obsessive compulsive disorder! This week, Christina interviews Diana about her diagnosis, including how it has affected different facets of her life and how she’s learned to manage it over the years. (Listen long enough and you might even discover some surprising bird facts.)

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00:59:09

#16 Coping, Not Cured feat. Winnie

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2019/07/08

The podcast takes a deep dive into the world of schizophrenia, polyamory, and…opera? This week’s guest, Winnie, shares how she has learned to live with her diagnosis from an early age, and gives tips for how to care for your mental health without access to external resources.

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00:48:58

#15 It's Complex feat. Sophie

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2019/06/24

This week, former heroin addict Sophie talks about her messy relationship with drugs, food, and romance, and how diagnosing herself with complex post traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) has opened her eyes to a new way of dealing with life.

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00:44:00

#14 The New Normal feat. Ginger Jumper

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2019/06/10

Christina returns from treatment and introduces a very special guest: her mom, the one and only Ginger Lou! In this episode, Ginger reflects on her tumultuous journey with addiction, how faith saved her, and the importance of forming a healthy identity. If you are thinking about suicide, the following resources are here to help: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ https://www.crisistextline.org/

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00:48:29

#13 Mental Health Whackamole feat. Diane

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2019/04/15

Christina chats with Diane, a 25 year-old transgender woman in recovery for her eating disorder and other addictions. Tune in to hear about the events that led her to treatment, what it was like growing up different, and how she’s been able to find peace in life after years of self-medicating while trying to embrace her identify following personal trauma.

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01:04:59

#12 Life Will Be The Death Of Me feat. Rachael Goodrich

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2019/04/02

After a brief intermission, the podcast is back! This week, Rachael talks about the time her parents sent her away, her many adventures with ADHD, how becoming a mom made her reevaluate everything, and how she makes it work as a small business owner in Brooklyn while juggling her own mental health issues. (Spoiler: it’s really practical advice.) Follow Rachael on Instagram @doomednyc for glimpses into her shop and her life.

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01:00:47

#11 Videmus feat. Syd Wachs

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2019/03/05

This week, Syd talks about what it’s like to pursue a creative life while grappling with the feeling of being trapped within a stifling belief system and nearly losing everything in the process of breaking free. Follow Syd on Instagram @videmusart or become involved in their creative community at www.patreon.com/videmusart.

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00:58:59

#10 Alcopops and Shower Goblins feat. Em

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2019/02/19

Join Christina and her British guest, Em, who describes in detail what it's like to live with borderline personality disorder while juggling several comorbidities as well as a series of complicated relationships.

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00:57:53

#9 Little Circle of Misfits feat. Katherine

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast ·

2019/02/04

Friendships take work under any circumstances, but what happens when mental illness gets thrown into the mix? This week, Katherine talks about losing and gaining relationships, coming out in college, and how to find that sweet balance between isolation and recharging your batteries.

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