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Nothin' but Bidness (And Social Media)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2019 31:23


Can social media be a source of support?Depression, anxiety and suicide are topics in today's episode.Sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. are undoubtably stressors for the people that use them at times, especially as online platforms become increasingly larger parts of our daily lives. But can Social Media also be a source of support? Could the possibility of making genuine connections and finding healthy outlets outweigh the risks?Visit us on Instagram / Facebook for more contentAnd be sure to check out our website - https://brainsickpodcast.com 

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If You Call Her Crazy, You're Just Calling Her in Love!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2019 48:57


Rachel Bloom: https://www.youtube.com/user/racheldoesstuffRebecca Bunch is back in the spotlight as we discuss Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and all of the mental health focuses present throughout the show. Particularly the main character's diagnosis with Borderline Personality Disorder.P.S. Paula does have a megalomaniacal side. That is exactly the right word.Be sure to visit us on Instagram + Facebook for more content, and check out our website here.

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You Eat Like A Bird

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2019 46:19


We're talking about the 1960 one, just to clarify. Not the Vince Vaughn one. . . . We have Radiant Radish T-Shirts available for pre-order here! Ends September 1st Visit Instagram / Facebook for more content https://brainsickpodcast.com

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Just One Last Level, Seriously, I Promise

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2019 49:56


Many thanks to Tim, Kat, Erick and Brandon for donating their time and thoughts with us. Everyone should also check out Katrina's stream, The Respawn Cast and Erick's gaming Instagram, @goodgametalks Today is the nitty gritty, folks. We're talking games, developers, publishers, loot boxes and the like. Each of our guests have their own stories and relationships with video games and what they mean to them. Games can do a lot for people, good and bad, and we hope that today they've provided an insightful podcast for you. We're accepting pre-orders for T-shirts! Check them out!!! Head to Instagram / Facebook for more content. https://brainsickpodcast.com

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You Are Feeling Very Sleepy (And Mindful)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2019 35:30


Article Links: https://www.brainsickpodcast.com/episode-notes/you-are-feeling-very-sleepy-and-mindful In addition to pharmaceuticals and conventional treatments, both hypnosis and meditation are worthwhile methods for treating pain, anxiety, depression, and possibly more. These two different forms of focused attention seem to activate soothing / healing mechanisms in the body, and people seem to be more inclined to one practice or the other based on their physiology. Check out our Instagram / Facebook for more content And make sure to check out our website here.

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Just One More Level

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2019 60:05


Andrew discusses everything about video games except video games themselves on today's Brainsick. https://shorturl.at/rHMN9 - Crunch Hurts https://www.shorturl.at/sHQST - Stress Casualties in the Workplace https://shorturl.at/afimW - Loot Boxes and Problem Gambling We have Radiant Radish T-Shirts! Check them out at our website here. Follow us on Instagram / Facebook for more content & check out Katrina's stream !

Shane Dawesome

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2019 95:50


Shane's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV9_KinVpV-snHe3C3n1hvA Dawson has been on Youtube for a very long time, and has recently begun addressing issues within the communtiy including the mental health of many of the sites most popular people. This also includes his own life and journey. Visit us on Instagram / Facebook And check out out website here

Glorious Garland

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2019 67:34


The tumultuous life of America's darling, Judy Garland. Talent plagued by heart bonks and the industry that always kept her down, we present the whole story. Warning: discussion of suicide. Visit us on Instagram / Facebook And check out our website here

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Cow Hugs

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2019 38:00


Grandin is famous for designing more ethical and efficient machines / procedures for handling livestock, as well as machines used for therapy. Part of her insight comes from personal experience with hypersensitivity. Follow us on Instagram and/or join us on Facebook and check out our website here

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Braindump Music Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 41:34


Then you're in luck! You've stumbled onto one! Here's a little minisode of Andrew and Lydia jamming on guitars and singing various covers of songs, enjoy. Follow us on Instagram and/or follow us on Facebook and check out our website here

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Space Ducks (And Other Things)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2019 84:10


list o' Quotes: http://www.pink-floyd.org/barrett/quotes.html Daniel's Website: https://www.hihowareyou.com/ The tragedy of Pink Floyd Frontman Syd Barrett and the colorful rollercoaster of Daniel Johnston's imagination are discussed in good detail. Barrett's schizophrenia / drug abuse and Johnston's manic depression are the mental health sufferings focused on. Follow us on Instagram and/or join us on Facebook and check out our website here

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Good Nard

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2019 82:42


Aleta presents the backstory of Virginia Woolf, celebrated author and feminist icon. She introduced the use of stream of consciousness in her writing and continues to inspire us today despite her struggles with (or perhaps because of) mental illness. Warning: discussion of suicide. Follow us on Instagram and/or join us on Facebook and check out our website here

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Mixtape Medley

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2019 84:38


All of Lydia's favorites in one! Learn the stories behind the lyrics on today's episode. Follow us on Instagram and/or join us on Facebook ! Find our website here.

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69 Packets of Pure Salt

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2019 66:18


To have Munchausen Syndrome means you fabricate or induce illness on yourself or another (by proxy), only to then immediately seek support and treatment. Today we are joined by Victoria as we discuss this dangerous mental health phenomenon. Follow us on Instagram and/or join us on Facebook and visit our website here Thank you to Victoria for joining us, and to everyone for your patronage and support.

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Wildcat Woman

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2019 78:52


Dip into America's history with one of the first of the first ladies, Mary Todd Lincoln. She dealt with a lot of heart bonks and had to deal with so much negative press, but she also seemed pretty kickass too. Warning: discussion of suicide. Follow us on Instagram and/or join us on Facebook & visit our website

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We're All Maniacs

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2019 62:29


Welcome to our episode about Netflix's Maniac, featuring Timothy from all the way in Texas! We discuss the use of labels in diagnoses through the DSM, handling a lack of closure, schizophrenia, and more. Watch the show if you haven't already, we highly recommend it. Follow us on Instagram and/or join us on Facebook, and find our website here

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Beethoven Never Hurt Anybody

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2019 61:54


Andrew presents Clockwork Orange, a 1971 film by Stanley Kubrick that digs into psychopathy and the use of classical conditioning to create quick fixes. What could go wrong? Warning: discussion of violence and suicide. Follow us on Instagram and/or join us on Facebook and MAJOR shoutout to Timothy for helping us with the audio this week! Check out his work here

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The Sylvia Special

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2019 22:40


We couldn't get a full episode to you this week, so please enjoy these Sylvia Plath readings with some (very faint) guitar playing by Andrew in the background. Follow us on Instagram and/or join us on Facebook & check out our new website here!

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Two Plus Two (Minus Two Plus One)

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2019 78:16


Lydia presents Karen Carpenter of the Carpenters, a talented drummer and vocal artist who suffered from extreme body dysmorphia that manifested in the form of anorexia nervosa. Warning: discussion of eating disorders. And be forewarned, there are some ASMR attempts at various points in this podcast. Follow us on Instagram and/or join us on Facebook and check out our new website!

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The Lori Special

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2019 89:38


We are beyond pleased to present our first guest episode featuring Lori Chang, mother of cohosts Aleta and Lydia. She shares about her journey with OCD, depression, and anxiety with an emphasis on OCD while also sharing what got her through all those tough times. We love our momma! Warning: discussion of suicide and descriptions of depression. Follow us on Instagram and/or join us on Facebook & check out Lori's Instagram here!

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Future Figs

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2019 115:27


Join us as Aleta shares about the feminist poet who met an early tragic end and hear some of her poetry as we delve into the past that helped to create the artist we know and love. Warning: discussion/description of suicide. If y'all make it through the whole thing, we love you and appreciate you. If not... we understand. We also want to let you know there are some sound quality issues ~29-35 minutes, but everything else should be good! Follow us on Instagram and/or join us on Facebook The episode will make a lot more sense if you check out the panorama on Instagram, trust us.

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The Lydia Special

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2019 43:15


So instead, enjoy a special little episode about Lydia's mental illness story in place of our usual. Warning: there is mention of suicide and discussion of self harm. Follow us on Instagram and/or join us on Facebook If you're interested in the blog Lydia mentioned, you can check it out here

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E=mc²

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2019 82:28


Andrew presents Howard Hughes, the brilliant mind behind Boeing, producer of the original Scarface, and pioneer of modern hospital beds. What a Renaissance man! However, OCD completely took over the latter half of his life, isolating himself from everyone else. :-/ and if y'all really want to skip to when we get into it, head to ~7 minutes in. Follow us on Instagram and/or join us on Facebook Shoutout to our audio producer Katrina! So much love to her!! Follow her stream here

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Queen Zelda

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2019 67:13


Lydia shares the murky past of the dynamic and equally destructive Fitzgeralds, with a special focus on Zelda. Join us on Instagram and/or follow us on Facebook So much love to Katrina Caluza for stepping in as our audio producer, we can't thank her enough! Check out her stream here

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DSM-5 Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2019 49:13


Welcome back! Tune in as Lydia, Andrew, & Aleta discuss the DSM-5 criteria for disorders based on an Abnormal Psych class (disclaimer: we're not professionals of any kind!). We wanted to provide a framework for the disorders we mention in our usual shows; this is Part I. Note: Apologies for the low audio quality, we are still figuring things out! Follow us on Instagram and/or join us on Facebook

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My Sister's Hot

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019 70:45


Warning: this episode includes discussion of suicide. Beautiful music, the complexities of grieving, immense difficulties of being a young person, and more. Please remember, you're never alone! Here is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Follow us on Instagram and/or join us on Facebook

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Crazy=Genius

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 82:19


A complicated past including The Pendletones, Radiant Radish, & a controlling psychiatrist; who knew the harmonies behind The Beach Boys had such a dark history? Follow us on Instagram and/or join us on Facebook

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Ready, Set, Gogh!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 38:28


Welcome to Brainsick! Spend some time with Lydia, Andrew, & Aleta on a new podcast exploring mental illness in notable people and/or fictional works. They kick it off with Our Favorite, the one and only Vincent van Gogh. Follow us on Instagram and/or join us on Facebook

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