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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

00:35:19

#139 Outlining Our Feelings

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2023/11/05

This week we talk about showing up when the world is on fire and nothing we do feels like it makes a difference. Plus, Christina spirals on two hours of sleep and Lauren reveals a hidden talent. Follow Pickles and Vodka for announcements, behind the scenes content, or just to say hi: Instagram: @picklesandvodkapodcast Facebook: Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast Email: picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper Lauren's personal Instagram:

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00:44:58

#138 The Heaviness of Being Human

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2023/10/16

Our attempt at a loosey-goosey episode gets heavy faster than you can say "fear of death". We talk about struggling to love yourself when you hate humanity, speculate about our breakup patterns, and call each other out on our respective growth. Pico disagrees with us on multiple occasions. Follow Pickles and Vodka for announcements, behind the scenes content, or just to say hi: Instagram: @picklesandvodkapodcast Facebook: Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast

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01:07:56

#137 Assigned Fearless at Birth feat. Orion

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2023/10/09

This week our friend and longtime listener Orion joins us to talk about growing up in a cult, coming to terms with his trans identity, why he developed an eating disorder, and how to be in recovery when everything is chaos and you want to die. Plus, Lauren makes an accusation and Christina loses the script entirely. Enjoy! This episode contains content that may be sensitive for those dealing with eating disorders, food, weight, and suicidal ideation. As always, please take care of yourself when

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00:40:52

#136 One Crisis After Another

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2023/10/02

This week we pop off about the unfortunate state of—well, everything. Topics include struggling in eating disorder recovery, getting blindsided at work, censoring yourself in therapy, and what we wish we could tell people about our toxic coping mechanisms. Enjoy? Christina's essay: I Went on a Trip Last Week. So Did My Eating Disorder. Follow Pickles and Vodka for announcements, behind the scenes content, or just to say hi: Instagram:@picklesandvodkapodcast Facebook:Pickles and Vodka: a Mental

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01:09:18

#135 The Real Work (Happens on LiveJournal) feat. Vikki

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2023/09/18

It's a big day because we're interviewing our first guest as cohosts! Vikki is here to talk about the events preceding—and following—meeting Lauren on the internet 20 years ago. From religious baggage and bulimia buddies to landing in eating disorder treatment after undergoing gastric bypass surgery, Vikki shares what has helped her arrive on the other side of "normal". (Spoiler alert: it doesn't exist.) For this episode, we have left a few numbers uncensored since all parties

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00:43:51

#134 Normalize Whatever This Is

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2023/09/11

This week we revisit the idea of normalizing mental health and whether our experiences have helped us accomplish this. Tangents include our quest for guests, comfort shows, Portia de Rossi’s anorexia memoir, medical hot takes, capitalism, and a massive breakthrough in the case of the mystery farm animals. Enjoy! Books we mentioned in this episode: Unbearable Lightness: A Story of Loss and Gain by Portia De Rossi Weird in a World That's Not: A Career Guide for Misfits, F*ckups, and Failures by

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00:42:18

#133 Music, Murder, and Madness

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2023/09/04

On this episode, we give some personal updates after last week's reveals, share some listener feedback, and beg for guests. We DEFINITELY don't have an entire segment about vaping. Enjoy! Follow Pickles and Vodka for announcements, behind the scenes content, or just to say hi: Instagram:@picklesandvodkapodcast Facebook:Pickles and Vodka Podcast Email:picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper Lauren's personal Instagram: @laurenafh (but mostly

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00:38:58

#132 Not a Neat Little Positive Bow

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2023/08/21

This week we practice getting uncomfortable and share what's been happening since our unplanned hiatus. Topics include being honest with yourself, fresh starts, not wanting help, waiting for change, and how much sharing is too much sharing. Plus, Christina forgets Lauren’s birthday on air and we prove once and for all that we’ve lost control of this podcast. Enjoy! Follow Pickles and Vodka for announcements, behind the scenes content, or just to say hi: Instagram:@picklesandvodkapodcast

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00:49:14

#131 Low Functioning Solutions

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2023/07/31

We share listener responses to the question "What keeps you functioning?" and the conversation goes off the proverbial rails. Lauren makes multiple confessions, Christina gets a diagnosis, and we revel in our professionalism. Enjoy! Content warning for eating disorders, addiction, and suicide. Follow Pickles and Vodka for announcements, behind the scenes content, or just to say hi: Instagram:@picklesandvodkapodcast Facebook:Pickles and Vodka Podcast Twitter:@PicklesVodka

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00:49:01

#130 High Functioning Fantasy

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2023/07/17

What does it even mean to function, anyway? On this episode, we discuss the concept of high functioning and whether or not we agree with it. Tangents include money, vaping, anxiety, and trying too hard to take matters into our own hands. Follow Pickles and Vodka for announcements, behind the scenes content, or just to say hi: Instagram:@picklesandvodkapodcast Facebook:Pickles and Vodka Podcast Twitter:@PicklesVodka Email:picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com Christina's personal Instagram:

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00:42:05

#129 This Is Not a Drill!

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2023/07/10

Lauren returns from residential treatment and all hell breaks loose. Just kidding...or are we? Thanks Vikki for this week's listener voicemail! And thanks to everyone who reached out to Lauren in her absence. We love you all and can't wait to get back to our regular program–whatever that looks like. Follow Pickles and Vodka for announcements, behind the scenes content, or just to say hi: Instagram: @picklesandvodkapodcast Facebook: Pickles and Vodka Podcast Twitter: @PicklesVodka

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00:22:01

#128.5 Past Lives and Present Vibes

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2023/07/04

This minisode brought to you by technical difficulties and listener Vikki. The sound is funky because Christina made an oopsie, but nothing matters and we're existentially exhausted. Enjoy! Mild content warning for substance abuse, weight, and suicide. Follow Pickles and Vodka for announcements, behind the scenes content, Follow Pickles and Vodka for announcements, behind the scenes content, or just to say hi: Instagram:@picklesandvodkapodcast Facebook:Pickles and Vodka Podcast

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01:05:31

#128 Weirdly Authentic feat. Teddy

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2023/06/26

Happy Pride! Join Christina and her friend Teddy for a vulnerable conversation about gender identity, sobriety, eating disorder recovery, art, and advocating for yourself in a world determined to silence you. This week's guest was Teddy (xe/xem/they/them). Follow @teddy.hikes on Instagram or visit www.teddyhikes.com for thoughts on travel, recovery, and self discovery. Lauren will be back next week! Follow Pickles and Vodka for announcements, behind the scenes content, or just to say hi:

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00:44:27

#127 Field Notes from Reality

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2023/06/14

Christina talks kittens, social media, community, and finding your voice in a cacophony of doubt and depression. Lauren calls in from treatment and fights off avian intruders. Enjoy! Follow Pickles and Vodka for biweekly polls, behind-the-scenes updates, or to say hi: Instagram: @picklesandvodkapodcast Facebook: Pickles and Vodka Podcast Twitter: @PicklesVodka Email: picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper Lauren's personal Instagram: @laurenafh (but

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00:34:19

#126 Your Sadness Matters

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2023/05/15

We kick off this episode with a voicemail from Lauren in treatment, then Christina shares why therapy has been a struggle. A listener message sparks a discussion on sadness, injustice, helplessness, and connection. A past guest makes a surprise appearance and offers an unexpected reminder. Enjoy! Thanks to Orion for today's listener voicemail! Message us on Instagram or use one of the methods below to share your own thoughts. Follow Pickles and Vodka for polls, behind-the-scenes updates, or to

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01:05:45

#125 And Then I Quit My Meds feat. Andrew Dunn

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2023/05/08

Joining Christina this week is another Andrew to talk about the events that transpired since they met in a Seattle treatment center in 2021. Topics include chronic addiction rooted in childhood, asking for help and facing your privilege, the importance of maintenance, rock bottoms at Trader Joe's, and sparkly retainers. Content warning for eating disorders, substance abuse, and suicide. This week's guest was Andrew Dunn. You can find him on Instagram @thedunn_. Follow Pickles and Vodka for

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00:18:45

#124.5 An Unmitigated Disaster

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2023/05/01

Christina explains the recent lack of episodes and gets real casual real fast. Topics include the heaviness of depression, surrendering to the chaos, shame, smoothies, and what's to come. Special guest appearance by ??? Follow Pickles and Vodka for biweekly polls, behind-the-scenes updates, or to say hi: Instagram:@picklesandvodkapodcast Facebook:Pickles and Vodka Podcast Twitter:@PicklesVodka Email:picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper Lauren's

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00:53:06

#124 No Choice Anymore

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2023/04/10

It’s Lauren’s last episode before treatment, so naturally Christina put her in the hot seat! Listen to hear her share what she’s afraid of, what she’s looking forward to most, what she hopes will be different this time, and why YOU should have some f*cking self compassion. We also talk about what to expect from the pod in the weeks ahead. Enjoy! Follow Pickles and Vodka for biweekly polls, behind-the-scenes updates, or to say hi: Instagram: @picklesandvodkapodcast Youtube: Pickles and Vodka

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01:09:38

#123 A Recipe for Disaster feat. TREATMENT STORIES

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2023/04/03

With the days counting down until Lauren returns to treatment, we spend this episode revisiting past stays. Some highlights include contraband caffeine, a possessed Bop-It, what happens when you let people with eating disorders plan a wedding feast, smoke break revelations, and some unexpected breaking of barriers. Enjoy! Content warning for eating disorders, suicide, and substance abuse. Follow Pickles and Vodka for biweekly polls, behind-the-scenes updates, or to say hi:

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00:52:32

#122 The Good, The Bad, and the...Hopeful?

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2023/03/28

We play a listener voicemail sent in response to the question “What’s going on with you?” This unlocks a conversation about fitting in and doing the work in the face of constant existential dread that wants you as miserable as possible. Lauren gives a treatment update, Christina talks about beer, and we disagree about gratitude journals. Enjoy! Special thanks to Orion (@robotakiss) for this week’s voicemail! Follow Pickles and Vodka for biweekly polls, behind-the-scenes updates, or to start your

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