We go all over the place in this episode! Topics include being suspected of relapsing, what motorcycle riding and aerial arts have in common, emotional scarcity impacting relationships, and tattoo scams on Facebook. Plus, Lauren says goodbye to an era and Christina enters a contest. Enjoy!

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Credits:

* Edited by Christina Jumper

* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

*while supplies last

Your cohosts are finally back for a regular episode to revisit the topic of magical thinking and mental health. Tangents include swear words and affirmations, burning away your demons, and Rocky Horror. Enjoy!

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Credits:

* Edited by Christina Jumper

* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

*while supplies last

On this episode, we’re joined by a longtime internet friend to talk about assisted dying for mental illness. Topics include the government definitions of “chronic” and “incurable”, psychiatry as a broken industry, LEGO funerals, and what our favorite cheeses say about our worth as friends. This is a sensitive one, so take care of yourselves.

The quiz we took: Everyone Loves A Good Charcuterie Board, Right? Build Your Own And See What Type Of Friend You Are

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*while supplies last

Christina’s sister joins the podcast to process their disability hearing. Tangents range from childhood rituals and Martin Short impersonations to secret Facebook accounts and creepy music we used to fall asleep to. Enjoy!

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Credits:

* Edited by Christina Jumper

* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

*while supplies last

Lauren shares a phenomenon that takes us both by surprise. Side topics include haggling with your therapist, feeling forgotten, depending on pain to make art, and Intervention (the show). Enjoy!

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Credits:

* Edited by Christina Jumper

* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

*while supplies last

Topics for this week include trauma comparisons, self-censorship, dubious growth, and mad libs. Enjoy?

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Credits:

* Edited by Christina Jumper

* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

*while supplies last

We hit our rock bottom as podcasters on this episode. Topics include asking parents for money in your 30s, self-care as a performance, and a palette destroyer. You’ve been warned.

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Credits:

* Edited by Christina Jumper

* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

*while supplies last

We return from an unplanned break and catch each other up on the chaos that is the world right now. Topics include traumatic dreams, body neutrality, crackdowns on harm reduction, and an unexpected houseguest. Enjoy!

References:

* SAMHSA's response to new executive order

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Credits:

* Edited by Christina Jumper

* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

*while supplies last