Crazy Makers

TW: depression, anxiety, deathKarlie is joined by podcaster, actress, and comedian Rachel Chapman this week (You've Got Hanks, This Is the Mix). Rachel talks being seriously dissed at Disney, breaking up with friends, group chats from hell, and much more. Check out all of Rachel's work on her website!Follow Rachel on Twitter and Instagram @ladytomhanksDonate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.Join Karlie on Patreon!Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodFind Moon by Moon on BandCamp!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

This week, we're re-releasing one of Crazy Maker's most popular episodes with absolute star Jon Gabrus! TW: anxiety, COVID-19, deathKarlie thanks her patrons and gets right into this week's episode. Join Karlie on Patreon for bonus content and to get a shout out each episode. Then, Karlie speaks with actor, comedian, and pod god Jon Gabrus about keeping up a schedule, trying to stay healthy, and how little tweaks here and there can dramatically change your life. Gabrus knows what he has to do to make himself feel better, the problem is just getting motivated to do those things. Gabrus also talks about therapy, dead parents, video games, and cannabis use in relation to mental health. Follow Gabrus on Instagram and Twitter! (@Gabrus).Listen to Gabrus's podcasts High and Mighty,  Action Boyz, The Gino Lombardo Show, and Raised by TV. Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.Join Karlie on Patreon!Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodFind Moon by Moon on BandCamp!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

TW: drug use, suicide, depression, anxiety, assaultCrazy Makers is back, baby! The audio for the first 10 minutes of the episode is not very good (Karlie is a bad audio engineer) but after that, it's crystal clear and perfect!Karlie sits down with Twitter friend, super dad, and podcaster Nate Kiley (Friendsmen, How Did This Get Made)! The two chat about adult ADD, handling mental health when you have freaking KIDS, and recreational drug use. Listen to Nate's podcasts Friendsmen and How Did This Get Made. Follow Nate on Twitter (@Nateorious10)Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.Join Karlie on Patreon!Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodFind Moon by Moon on BandCamp!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

TW: self harm, drug use, prescription drug use, suicide, anxiety, depressionKarlie talks about her anxiety and crochet. Then, Karlie sits down with bonafide good guy JP Novak! The two chat podcast anxiety, pets, the opioid epidemic, and more! JP is refreshingly open about his history with prescription medication, depression, and dropping out of law school. Listen to JP’s podcasts Friendsmen, We Heard About Pluto, and Annals of Tird.  Watch Family Dinner with JP on Twitch!Watch The Crime of the Century on HBO and HBOMax!Follow JP on Twitter (@JPPumpkininny)Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.Join Karlie on Patreon!Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodFind Moon by Moon on BandCamp!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

TW: depression, drug use, anxiety, suicideKarlie is anxious!Karlie speaks with new friend and host of I’ve Been Meaning to Listen to That, Michael Limentato about being the funniest person in the workplace, depression, and how to hack Peloton. Michael also opens up about being a Christain, becoming a part of an LGBTQIA+ affirming church, and how having pets can boost your serotonin.  Listen to Michael’s podcast I’ve Been Meaning to Listen to That!Follow Michael on Instagram and Twitter (@Limentaco)!Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.Join Karlie on Patreon!Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodFind Moon by Moon on BandCamp!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

TW: depression, anxiety, suicideLATE AGAIN SORRY!Karlie speaks with host of I’ve Been Meaning to Listen to That Sean Wilkinson about getting diagnosed with diabetes as an adult and how it impacts his mental health. Listen to Andrew’s Podcast I’ve Been Meaning to Listen to That!Visit Sean’s website!Follow Sean on Twitter (@diabetictwink) and Instagram (@t1_sean599)Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.Join Karlie on Patreon!Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

TW: depression, anxiety, religionSorry for the late episode! Let’s get right into it!Karlie speaks to the host of I’ve Been Meaning to Listen to That Andrew Ambrose Lee. They talk about living authentically, podcasting, religion, and their high school selves. Listen to Andrew’s Podcast I’ve Been Meaning to Listen to That!Follow Andrew on Twitter and Instagram (@aundrewalee )!Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.Join Karlie on Patreon!Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

TW: anxiety, depressionKarlie talks about Semler’s latest EP Preacher’s Kid and thanks her patrons at the end of the episode!Then, Karlie sits down with the Xbox Kid himself, Matt Apodaca (How Did This Get Played) about video games, being British, and cube living. From scientology to nosey neighbor kids, Matt pretty much covers it all. Listen to Matt’s podcasts How Did This Get Played and What’s With These Homies Talkin’ About Weezer?Follow Matt on Instagram and Twitter ( @mattapodaca )Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.Join Karlie on Patreon!Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

TW: anxiety, hospitals, birth control, sex, PCOS, guilt, suicide Karlie thanks her patrons!Then, Karlie talks with friend, podcaster, and comedian extraordinaire Ancika Walker Mester (Snatch Talk, Girl Jam). Although Ancika doesn’t have a medical diagnosis, she’s been to the hospital a few times for her mental health and she shares those unique experiences. The pair talk about shoeless doctors, gratitude journals, PCOS, and much much more. Listen to Ancika’s podcast Girl Jam! And hear her and Karlie talk sh*t on Snatch Talk!Follow Ancika on Instagram (@ancikamester) and Twitter (@ancikawmester)!Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.Join Karlie on Patreon!Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodFind Moon by Moon on BandCamp!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

TW: anxiety, depression, sexual assaultKarlie talks about her recent findings in therapy regarding her sexual assault. Then, Karlie sits down with one of the funniest people on the planet, Carl Tart! They spoke about being triggered, improv, and dating around for therapists. They cover pandemic mental health, Twitter beef, and much, much more. Listen to Carl’s podcast The Flagrant Ones!Follow Carl on Instagram! (@dammitcarl)Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.Join Karlie on Patreon!Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodFind Moon by Moon on BandCamp!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

TW: anxiety, depression, medication, bullying, food, alcohol, deathKarlie talks about some of the recent podcasts that she has been a guest on. Then, Karlie speaks with host of the Social Discasting podcast Brandon Riedie! Brandon talks candidly about his anxiety and depression, vomiting before t-ball games, and getting diagnosed with mental illness in your 30s. Brandon also details how his nemaline rod myopathy intersects with his mental health journey as well and how exercise can do a body and mind good (who knew?!)Listen to Brandon’s podcast Social Discasting!Follow Brandon on Twitter (@inquisitivedick) and Instagram (@snark_twain)!Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.Join Karlie on Patreon!Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodFind Moon by Moon on BandCamp!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

TW: ADD, religion, dissociationKarlie talks about screaming at people on the street. Then, Karlie speaks to writer, comedian, and Chicagoan Holly Laurent! Holly talks about self care in the pandemic, not having a specific mental health diagnosis, and Synesthesia! If anything, Holly is a Highly Sensitive Person and an absolute beam of light of a human being. They also cover demonic possession, ghosts, religion, and oh so many other things. Listen to Holly’s podcast Mega!Follow Holly on Twitter (@laurentholly) and Instagram (@hollylaurent)!Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.Join Karlie on Patreon!Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodFind Moon by Moon on BandCamp!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

TW: depression, anxiety, OCPD, suidice, perfectionism, mugging, migraines, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Catholicism Karlie talks about the New Year. Then, Karlie talks to comedian, writer, and podcaster Joel Arnold (Ineffable! A Cats Movie Podcast, DnDnD) about how he got diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Personality Structure and Anxiety in adulthood. Joel details how being a perfectionist and not having a regular gig can really affect you mentally. Joel talks about giving a name to that obsessive perfectionist voice inside our heads, gender identity, and being mugged in New York. Listen to Joel’s podcasts Ineffable! A Cats Movie Podcast and DnDnD!Follow Joel on Twitter (@joelkarnold)!Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.Join Karlie on Patreon!Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodFind Moon by Moon on BandCamp!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

Karlie will be back next week with a brand new episode and interview!She wants your mental health stories! If anything is on your mind that you would like read on the podcast, email it to Karlie at crazymakerspod@gmail.comDonate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.Join Karlie on Patreon!Follow the podcast and Karlie on Twitter and Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodFind Moon by Moon on BandCamp!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

TW: depression, suicide, anxiety Karlie talks about holiday anxiety.Later, Karlie talks to comedian, writer, and performer Edgar Momplaisir (Culture Kings) about his experience as a sad boy and low energy king. Edgar talks about his experience having depression and how he (sometimes) takes meds for it (as a sexual aid). Confused? Then listen to the episode!Listen to Edgar’s podcast Culture Kings!Follow Edgar on Instagram (@awfulgram) and Twitter (@edgarmomplaisir)!Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.Join Karlie on Patreon!Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodFind Moon by Moon on BandCamp!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

TW: depression, dead pets, medication side effects, gun violence, PTSD, suicide Sorry for the late episode, folks! Karlie was sick-- she talks about how feeling ill can feed off of mental illness and vice versa. Then, Karlie sits down with comedian, improviser, and writer Marcy Jarreau (Brooklyn 99, Kar Dishin’ It!, A Funny Feeling, 90 Day Bae) to talk about her mental health and her major depressive disorder. Marcy opens up about her dead cat (RIP Beau), therapy, and how psych meds can sometimes make you sh*t your pants. She also explains how being an empath can seriously affect your moods. Oh, and they talked about ghosts!Follow Marcy on Instagram (marcylane2) and Twitter (@MarcyLane)!Listen to Marcy’s podcasts Kar Dishin’ It!, A Funny Feeling, and 90 Day Bae. Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.Join Karlie on Patreon!Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodFind Moon by Moon on BandCamp!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

TW: anxiety, COVID-19, deathKarlie thanks her patrons and gets right into this week’s episode. Join Karlie on Patreon for bonus content and to get a shout out each episode. Then, Karlie speaks with actor, comedian, and pod god Jon Gabrus about keeping up a schedule, trying to stay healthy, and how little tweaks here and there can dramatically change your life. Gabrus knows what he has to do to make himself feel better, the problem is just getting motivated to do those things. Gabrus also talks about therapy, dead parents, video games, and cannabis use in relation to mental health. Follow Gabrus on Instagram and Twitter! (@Gabrus).Listen to Gabrus’s podcasts High and Mighty, Action Boyz,The Gino Lombardo Show, and Raised by TV. Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.Join Karlie on Patreon!Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodFind Moon by Moon on BandCamp!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

TW: generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks, death, COVID-19, PTSDKarlie talks about election day and thanks her patrons. Then, Karlie speaks with actor, producer, comedian, and podcast host Jacquis Neal (Culture Kings) about his experience with generalized anxiety disorder. He finds himself navigating health anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic and explains how he’s taking things day by day. From consulting Dr. Google to going to the emergency room, Jacquis has been through quite the ringer. Even in the midst of dealing with his anxiety disorder, Jacquis is funny, thoughtful, and an overall incredible dude. Listen to Jacquis’s podcast Culture Kings!Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.Join Karlie on Patreon!Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodFind Moon by Moon on BandCamp!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

TW: anxiety, dietingKarlie kicks things off with some listener reviews!Later, Karlie sits down with fruit-lover and reality TV watching queen Jess Jardin (Buzzfeed, Kar Dishin It)! The two start off with talking about their favorite reality shows (Kardashians, 90 Day Fiance) and then get into mental health stuff. Jess has been going to therapy for ten years! Jess sought out medication at the onset of the pandemic and details her experiences with it. Listen to Jess’ podcast Kar Dishin It!Follow Jess on Instagram and Twitter (@JJJLA)Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.Join Karlie on Patreon!Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodFind Moon by Moon on BandCamp!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

TW: disordered eating, anxiety, depression, divorce, BAD social workers/therapists, drugs and alcoholHappy World Mental Health Day!Karlie sits down with childhood friend Sunshine Klein for a chat between two homies. They chat about all kinds of stuff, including being Quaker and Jewish, DnD, and rugby. Lexi has Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression, and difficulties with sleep. She takes them all in stride and still manages to be a total kick-as* person! Check out the Hilarious World of Depression (Sunshine recommends!)Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.Join Karlie on Patreon!Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodFind Moon by Moon on BandCamp!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

Karlie's cohost of the illustrious podcast Snatch Talk! Ancika Walker Mester (@AncikaMester) is dropping an all new podcast on October 14! Girl Jam is a podcast about rad girls kicking it in all corners of the world. Subscribe now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you get brand new episodes every two weeks in your feed. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

Karlie kicks things off with a story about getting lost in the woods. Then, ray of human sunshine Kevin T Porter sits down with Karlie to talk about his church subsidized therapy and how sometimes not having a mental health diagnosis can be as complicated as having one. They talk about friendships, relationships, and every ship in between. Kevin absolutely radiates good vibes. He’s funny, thoughtful, and the ‘mom’ of his friend group. This is an episode for the ages! Follow Kevin on Twitter and Instagram (@KevinTPorter)Listen to Kevin’s podcasts Good Christian Fun and Inside Voices!Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.Join Karlie on Patreon!Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodFind Moon by Moon on BandCamp!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

TW: anxiety, police brutalityEnjoy an extra BONUS episode of Crazy Makers! Join Karlie on Patreon if you would like more extra content like this!Karlie sits down with her college roommate and good friend Kristina to talk about transitioning from high school to college, getting shingles as a young adult, and how being a child of immigrants affects her mental health. Kristina also explains how dealing with the American healthcare system can be debilitating when trying to find treatment to improve your mental health. From backpacking through southeast Asia to becoming a yoga teacher to making a career for herself in the DMV, Kristina is doing the work. Kristina also speaks on the Black Lives Matter movement from her perspective as an Asian American.Follow Kristina on Instagram! @KristinaLi_Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.Join Karlie on Patreon!Remember to rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts!Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodFind Moon by Moon on BandCamp!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

TW: bipolar disorder, self harm, depression, suicideKarlie kicks things off with a fresh new panic attack following a driving lesson. Then, Karlie talks to actor, writer, and comedian Alana “the Knife” Johnston about her mental health. Alana opens up about her Bipolar II diagnosis and how difficult it was for her and doctors to pinpoint. Balancing depressive and manic episodes is no easy task, but Alana does it with extreme grace and hilarity. She also details her routine and her famous ‘check system’ which she uses to get through the day. Also, Canadian vs. American mental healthcare. Which one is better? The answer might surprise you. Follow Alana on Twitter (alana_johnston) and Instagram(@theonlyalanajohnston)!Listen to Alana’s podcast Self Esteem Party!Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.Join Karlie on Patreon!Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodFind Moon by Moon on BandCamp!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

TW: trichtotillamania, ADHD, PTSD, suicide, anxiety, gun violence, self harm, dissociationKarlie kicks off this episode with a deranged discussion (is it a discussion if you’re completely alone???) of the new Charlie Kaufman flick, I’m Thinking of Ending Things. Then, Karlie speaks with improviser, comedian, and podcast host Erin Keif to talk about her mental health diagnosis. Erin has ADHD, trichotillomania, and PTSD, and oh boy does she handle all of them with incredible fortitude! Erin talks about feeling isolated during the pandemic, how having a dog fixes (almost) everything, and how non-tradtional therapy helps her cope. Later on, Karlie and Erin cover gun violence and how it has affected Erin’s mental health. Follow Erin on Twitter (@ErinKeif12) and Instagram (ErinKeif10)!Listen to Erin’s podcast Hey Riddle Riddle!Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.Join Karlie on Patreon!Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodFind Moon by Moon on BandCamp!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

TW: eating disorders, body image talk, dieting, self harm, depression, anxietyKarlie kicks things off talking about resetting her self harm sobriety calendar.Later on, she speaks with podcast host and all-around fantastic person Caroline Ely. Caroline details her experiences with therapy that incorporates art and shares her history with body image issues.Positive self-talk is a work in progress, but also a huge part of Caroline’s growth. She also has experienced every podcaster’s nightmare (when your therapist unexpectedly and unprompted listens to your podcast).Follow Caroline on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @CarolinesFartsListen to Caroline’s podcast, Good Christian Fun!https://www.goodchristianfun.com/Listen to the anti-diet podcast Caroline suggested!https://christyharrison.com/foodpsychDonate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/NzU4MzM=Join Karlie on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspodWant your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodFind Moon by Moon on BandCamp! https://moonbymoon.bandcamp.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

TW: suicide, anxiety, shitty therapists, dead parents, policeKarlie introduces her Patreon and chats about her first confession in the Catholic church. Oh boy!Later on, musician, writer, and one of Karlie’s best friends David Coursey sits down to talk about his mental health. From being misdiagnosed as a child to successfully navigating depression and anxiety as an adult, David is pretty much a damn hero. He speaks frankly about coping with anxiety and grief in an inpatient facility and how a good therapist helped him shape his life for the better. Oh yeah, and he talks about the time he was handcuffed by the police and dropped off at the hospital. ACAB. Subscribe to David’s newsletter The Breadline! https://thebreadline.substack.com/Listen to Bedside on SoundCloud!https://soundcloud.com/davidwaggingtonDonate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/NzU4MzM=Join Karlie on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspodWant your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodFind Moon by Moon on BandCamp! https://moonbymoon.bandcamp.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

TW: anxiety, depressionKarlie kicks off this new episode with anxiety experiences from childhood. From being pulled out of class to peeing herself during a standardized test, it’s been quite a trip. Later on, she talks to long time friend and graduate student, Forrest. Though he doesn’t have a mental health diagnosis, Forrest finds it helpful to go to regular group therapy. He also details how Jiu Jitsu connects the body and the mind, and how different people fill different roles in your life. Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/NzU4MzM=Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodFind Moon by Moon on BandCamp! https://moonbymoon.bandcamp.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

TW: sexual abuse, anxiety, self harmKarlie starts off this episode by going through her mental health diagnosis. (She's definitely no doctor, don't you forget it). Afterwards, she talks to recent UMBC grad, musician, and new friend Gabby Franks. Gabby talks candidly about her Panic Disorder and PTSD. She recounts growing up in the music scene of the Eastern Shore of Maryland and the importance of the relationship between her body and her mind. Later on, Gabby shares her experiences with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprogramming (EMDR). Find Gabby on Instagram and Twitter! https://twitter.com/babbogabbo/https://instagr.am/babbogab.bo/Listen to her solo project ‘Gabbo’ on BandCamp!https://babbogabbo.bandcamp.com/Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to crazymakerspod@gmail.comFollow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram and Twitter! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPodFind Moon by Moon on BandCamp! https://moonbymoon.bandcamp.com/Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/NzU4MzM=Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

Welcome to Crazy Makers! This is a place to laugh, cry, and scream about mental health and mental illness. Each episode, Karlie speaks frankly about her own mental health journey and with others about theirs. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)