Manic Podcasting

Erin Wells aka Ms. Understood and I discuss what it means to be an empath. She talks about her struggles and all the intense emotions it brings her, we even get into different coping tactics and share different apps that help us. There's also a life pro tip at the end so to tune in until then. Be sure to check out Erin's website: https://www.msunderstood.co/
and book her for any of your stuff havin' needs: [email protected]
Instagram: QueenMsUnderstood
Twitter: MsUnderstood513

Apps discussed:
Stop, Breath, Think - Meditation based upon your mood.
Rootd - App for when you're in the heat of an anxiety attack.
Headspace - Meditation.

For this episode, I got a chance to talk with THE Kodak Chris a local Chicago photographer who's made quite a name for himself. He just returned from a lengthy tour with the band Belmont and tells me all about it. We discuss his favorite/least favorite parts about touring, we also get into his favorite photographers and what exactly he loves about them. Chris also opens up about fatherhood and raising two beautiful children. As always, we include mental health talk namely discussing the misconceptions people have about depression and how we should combat those stigmatizations. All of this & more, just click play!

Keep up with Chris on social media & support his photography:
Twitter: @KodakChris_
Instagram: AhYoChris

My friend and I sit and talk about our experiences with cPTSD, our trauma, and other aspects of our lives that heavily impact us. This episode is pretty heavy and contains topics such as self-harm, substance abuse, suicidal ideation & other topics. We also discuss DID, dissociation, and other mental ailments that are a result of trauma.

This episode does contain heavy topics so I have listed timestamps of them below:

16:00 - 17:30
gun encounter

26:52 - 27:18
hospitalization

28:32 - 28:58
we talk about the movie split
which has triggering content

30:15 - 30:30
self-harm urges

32:36 - 33:40
hospitalization

40:16 - 40:55
sexual assault

43:55 - 45:30
suicidal ideation & abuse

47:45 - 47:55
suicidal ideation jokes

48:25 - 50:45
substance abuse

For this manic minisode I will be doing a quick album review of "It's History, It's Poetry" by Chicago-based pop-punk band Detour North. These guys had their debut album release in 2018 and your host Amanda dissects it and gives you a brief run-down of what she likes about it. There's a lot more I wanted to say, but this is a "mini"sode. Be sure to check out IHIP, available on all streaming sites right now!

detournorth.bandcamp.com

For this episode, I am joined by Stix Newman aka Stixen Stones local Drag Queen, amazing fashion designer and close friend. We talk about the story behind her drag persona, her life's trauma, and what it means to be a fem-presenting non-binary person. Learn about what makes Stix who she is and how she sees the world around her. This episode taught me so much about life, Stix, the drag community, and pushing the boundaries on typical gender stereotypes.

Check out Stix on Twitter: @OfficialStixen
Instagram: @StixenStones

Also learn more about Stixen's "Fear Theory" and check out her new podcast, Queerdo, now!

Warning: there's a lot of heavy topics in here including: rpe, mlestation, c*nversion therapy

"We can miss almost everything amazing about art when we think of it as a competition"
In this episode, I met up with Darby O' Dooley to talk about different art forms and their generational shift. We also discuss how we feel personally about the state of the art around us & how social media can impact and change that constantly. Many different topics are dissected and analyzed throughout these 54 minutes, so listen in!

On this episode, I talk about my journey in life, my trauma, but most of all why I started the podcast in the first place. I delve into my past therapists, my diagnosis of bipolar, and how trauma has impacted my life. I hope to inspire others through my story and inspire others to make something of their own personal struggle. I discuss bipolar, CPTSD, CBT, DBT and EMDR. I do have a cold in this episode so sorry for the coughing and sniffles. *Disclaimer, this is my own personal story so please trust trained professionals and confide in them accordingly. I am not a professional and am only speaking from personal experience.

If you have any questions or concerns please reach out [email protected]

Joining me for this one is Kevin White a writer from Pennsylvania. He stresses the importance of Submittable, the unnecessary focus on drafts, his writing inspirations, and what you can do to help move your writing further along. Kevin gives some great advice about writing and is an extremely inspiring individual. Listen in and learn more. Find out more about Kevin and keep up to date with his writing on Twitter: @MisterKRW

Maureen, Meredith and I sit down and discuss their struggles with OCD and other mental illnesses. They paint us a picture of what it's like for them on a daily basis. We also delve into society's stigmatization against mental health, physical health and even more. We give a shoutout to the males out there struggling as well! And we get kind of peeved at the current state of society in relation to mental health. Join the conversation!

Jesse Jardin and I discuss the world of Nootropics, what they are, some examples and why there's so much controversy surrounding them. We delve into different types of Nootropics, what category they fall under and what they're used for. We also provide advice, clear some things up regarding how they're used and discuss why the FDA and healthcare system isn't utilizing them enough.