Going Mental

On this week's episode, Morgan and Neal sit down with author Amelia Morris about rituals and self-acceptance along with what she learned from reading, listening, and meditating to/with Francis Weller. Also, Amelia guides Morgan and Neal through a meditation on the air. Try it with us!  finally, please excuse the sound, Morgan just moved and we're still working out the kinks. Also, she recorded this episode in a closet, so. LINKS: Mom Rage Podcast: https://www.momragepodcast.com/episodes/  Amelia: https://twitter.com/bonappetempt Amelia's book: https://www.amazon.com/Bon-Appetempt-Coming---Age-Recipes/dp/1455549363/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=141823  Francis Weller: http://www.francisweller.net If you are currently in crisis: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741  

We recorded an episode about depression and suicide. We've been avoiding this topic ever since we started the podcast. It was always: Are we ready to discuss it? Are we prepared? Is it the right time? The truth is, the way society has structured polite conversation, it's never the right time. Regardless, it's happening, and we need to eradicate the stigma around suicide until it becomes an easy thing to discuss. That's the only topic this week.  If you are currently in crisis: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741 If you want to get in touch, join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/159915304602181/ we have a Patreon page:  https://www.patreon.com/goingmentalpod  

This week we check in on Morgan's downsizing before jumping into the history of lobotomies, focusing on the lobotomy of Rosemary Kennedy,   JFK's younger sister.  And hey, join our facebook group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/159915304602181/ And now we have a Patreon page:  https://www.patreon.com/goingmentalpod If you are currently in crisis: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741

Hi! We're back! This week Neal talks about what to do when your happy, and Morgan shares why she left BuzzFeed to pursue the Tiny House life. And hey, join our facebook group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/159915304602181/   If you are currently in crisis: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741  

Morgan and Neal discuss the various ways a battle with infertility can mess with your mental health. And if you're already dealing with a mental health condition, well odds of depression double. Morgan also talks about her own infertility problems and Neal does a deep dive on the tiny room in the back of the infertility clinic that's for "men only."    Also, check out Lara Parker's video about being unable to have kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV-p58vPq_I    If you are currently in crisis: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741

In this single topic episode, in the wake of the Parkland, FL mass shooting, Morgan and Neal discuss gun violence in the United States. They start by discussing the issue of policy makers linking mental illness to mass shootings instead of tackling the gun problem in America head on. Then, trigger warning for suicide, they discuss the connection between suicide and guns in the home. Later, Morgan recounts her own personal experience with a mass shooting.   LINKS: Gun Suicides and mental illness: https://www.thetrace.org/2015/11/gun-suicides-mental-illness-statistics/ Morgan's friend Mindy on surviving a mass shooting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDI-kSTMWiQ&feature=youtu.be Susan Klebold on her son: http://www.oprah.com/omagazine/susan-klebolds-o-magazine-essay-i-will-never-know-why

Morgan and Neal travel back to 2007 to discuss the national reaction to Britney Spears' breakdown.  Then, they do a deep dive into procrastination, discussing Tim Urban's Procrastination Matrix from his website, Waitbutwhy.com. Surprise, both hosts put off this discussion for months.  If you are currently in crisis: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741   Links: https://waitbutwhy.com/2015/03/procrastination-matrix.html

First, Morgan and Neal discuss the book "The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg. How do people let go of bad habits? What tools do we have at our disposal to make new habits?  Then, our hosts interview Dr. Traci Bank Cohen to pick her brain about being a psychologist. In a free-flowing conversation, we'll hear why Dr. Bank Cohen choose to become a therapist along with her general approach to psychology.    If you are currently in crisis: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741   LINKS: You can find Dr. Bank Cohen at westsidepsychla.com You can find The Power of Habit on amazon, but do you really need a link for that? (Trigger Warning, the book briefly mentions suicide)

Happy New Year! Neal and Morgan start the year talking about the book "Stumbling on Happiness" by Daniel Gilbert and why we're not good at predicting what will make us happy. Then they discuss why most people think of mental health conditions and physical health conditions very differently (and why they should and shouldn't).  In between, they butcher the plot of The Witches of Eastwick. If you are currently in crisis: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741

Trigger warning: Suicide Morgan talks about the YouTube culture that created Logan Paul – the YouTube star who uploaded an exploitative video of a suicide victim – and what it means for our kids, and our parenting.  If you are currently in crisis: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741

Neal and Morgan talk about the *craziness* of the holiday season, and y’know, other stuff like gendered legos and how bad we’re all fucked up by today’s world, regardless of personal politics. More on BJ Miller, the man whose near-death story we told but name we never said last week, plus we introduce a new segment on non-medicinal ways of coping. Trigger warning: Air travel phobia   If you are currently in crisis: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741

Morgan makes excuses for why this week's episode is late, and then goes on a tangent about language surrounding mental health. (Stop calling everyone a sociopath!) We'll be back tomorrow with our very special "Surviving the Holidays" episode.

Morgan and Neal are joined by Dan Brown, an old friend and author of "The Great Expectations School." They discuss the California fires and how natural disaster prep messes with everyone's stress and panic levels, but especially those predisposed to anxiety.  Then it's a talk about email efficiency and we've got tips that will help even the healthiest among us.   Trigger warning for this episode: 9/11, the L.A. Riots, and the Holocaust. If you are currently in crisis or need to talk: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741    

Morgan and Neal discuss parenting with mental illness. They focus on the problems that come from projecting your mental health issue onto your young child. Then they talk about how being a parent gives you extra motivation to work on your mental health. Morgan also tells the thrilling story of "Poo Door Man." If you are currently in crisis or need to talk: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741

Stigma is a bitch, so what do you do when people learn about your mental health status? Neal and Morgan discuss Morgan's recent disability leave, the uncertain nature of stigma, and how badly Neal didn't want to make this episode. If you need help immediately please reach out: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)  Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741

Neal and Morgan, both former Miramax interns, talk about Harvey Weinstein's history of sexual assault and how it lead Morgan to reevaluate her own history of nonconsensual sexual contact. Plus, why being silenced is a major trigger.  Morgan's article: Working For Harvey Weinstein Taught Me What Rape Culture Is If you are currently in crisis: RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741  

Neal and Morgan discuss social media as both a positive and a negative to those living with mental illness. Morgan goes positive, neal goes way negative (what a surprise).   If you are currently in crisis: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741

Morgan and Neal take a not-so-deep dive into the movie Garden State. Then they discuss forgetting to take a medication and the power of intrusive thoughts. If you are currently in crisis: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741

It's episode two and we're back, against all odds! Today we're talking therapists, how to find one, alternatives if you can't afford one, and what a great one can do.

Take a deep breath, get comfortable (in traffic, probably,) and bury yourself in Going Mental, a podcast all about…well, going mental. In our very first episode, we’re talking coping mechanisms, therapy, and medication, plus our very own breakdown stories! Fun, right? Let’s do it!   If you are currently in crisis: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741