Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast

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 involved felt it would bring representation to an underrepresented minority. Content may be sensitive to those struggling with eating disorders, body image, and weight.

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Credits:

• Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines via Free Music Archive
• Edited by Christina Jumper

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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 Jennifer Romolini

Follow Pickles and Vodka for announcements, behind the scenes content, or just to say hi:

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• Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper
• Lauren's personal Instagram: @laurenafh (but mostly @picosauve)
• Buy us a coffee

Credits:

• Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines via Free Music Archive

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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:

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• Email: [email protected]
• Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper
• Lauren's personal Instagram: @laurenafh (but mostly @picosauve)
• Buy us a coffee

Credits:

• Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines via Free Music Archive

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/picklesandvodka/support

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:

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• Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper
• Lauren's personal Instagram: @laurenafh (but mostly @picosauve)

Credits:

• Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines via Free Music Archive

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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.

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• Email: [email protected]
• Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper
• Lauren's personal Instagram: @laurenafh (but mostly @picosauve)

Credits:

• Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines via Free Music Archive

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/picklesandvodka/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/picklesandvodka/support

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:

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• Email: [email protected]
• Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper
• Lauren's personal Instagram: @laurenafh (but mostly @picosauve)

Credits:

• Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines via Free Music Archive

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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
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• Twitter: @PicklesVodka
• Email: [email protected]
• Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper
• Lauren's personal Instagram: @laurenafh (but mostly @picosauve)

Credits:

• Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines via Free Music Archive

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/picklesandvodka/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/picklesandvodka/support

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.

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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: [email protected]
• Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper
• Lauren's personal Instagram: @laurenafh (but mostly @picosauve)

Credits:

• Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines via Free Music Archive

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/picklesandvodka/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/picklesandvodka/support

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:

• Instagram: @picklesandvodkapodcast
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• Email: [email protected]
• Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper
• Lauren's personal Instagram: @laurenafh (but mostly @picosauve)

Credits:

• Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines via Free Music Archive

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/picklesandvodka/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/picklesandvodka/support

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: [email protected] Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper Lauren's personal Instagram: @laurenafh (but mostly @picosauve) Credits: Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines via Free Music Archive --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/picklesandvodka/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/picklesandvodka/support