Greetings from Depression

On this episode the lovely and talented Crystal Rodriguez is on. We talk about the power of words and manifestation and a lot of hard work. So listen in and enjoy!

On this episode I got to talk to the very lovely and hilarious Kaeli Quick. Kaeli is a comedian an actress from San Fransisco who is making a name for herself in LA! I had the loveliest talk with her about self care and really loving yourself and embracing that. I can't stop gushing about her!

This episode, I get to talk to the very kind and talented Jeffrey Hammerstein. Jeffrey is a comedian, actor, and avid cyclist in Los Angeles. We talk about loss, the ways he makes the most of his pain, and how good of a listener he is!

Happy New Year Everybody! On this episode I talk to the lovely Lauren Freedman. She is the host of a new podcast called Uninvisible with Lauren Freedman where they discuss illness that aren't necessarily visible to the naked eye. We talk about her battle with Hasimoto's disease and her decision to step away from acting. Enjoy!

On this episode I have the ethereal Willow Fields! She is a writer and director out in Los Angeles, originally from the Windy City they call Chicago! We talk about the discovery of Willow realizing she was/is trans-gender, the luck of getting a good fitting therapist right off the bat, and the ability to not use drugs and alcohol as a coping technique! So, please enjoy this week's episode!

This week I have the funny man, Julius Ravelo! Julius, or "Jules" is a San Diego improviser that I met at the Second City Hollywood, where he would drive up every week just to do improv. He is a big part of the improv scene in San Diego with his group Brown Privilege, Found Family, and more, because he just can't so no. We talk about guilt, what happiness "means" and the importance of movies and television.

On this episode, I have the witty man, Mick Lamuth! He is a local L.A. based actor who, most recently, was in a Little Caesars commercial! We get into depression, acupuncture, and how we act socially! So listen in!

On this episode I have the very talented and kind Alison Yates! She is an actor, writer, producer, all around Wonder Woman! We talk about the affects of depression as a teenager, and the luck of suicide not working out. This is a particularly sensitive episode and Alison is open and honest!

On this episode, I got to talk to the very funny John Ryan Benavides! He is a local Los Angeles improviser and comedian. He talks about how he is able to funnel some of the noises of BiPolar into a very funny and useful tool. We talk about the importance of mommas and parents, and the danger of watching T.V. while driving(spoiler, it's super dangerous!)

This episode, I get to talk to the lovely and deeply smart, Nick Bouier! We talk about how we don't talk about depression and why! Nick is part of the very funny improv group, Black Don't Crack, and is a part of The Sunday Company at The Groundlings Company in Los Angeles. He's a real talent and was so lovely to talk to.

This weeks episode is with the kind and funny Dwight Carter. Dwight is an L.A. based comedian/writer/producer. We get into a lot of topics that aren't just depression, and mind altering experience he had with mushrooms. This was a fun conversation and a unique take in how to manage this illness! So I hope you enjoy!

This is episode is a bit lighter with the lovely and funny Brendan McCay! He is a Sketch actor/writer and a fabulous improviser. He is on a musical improv team called, "The Sound of Musical." that perform around Los Angeles and he has some very funny comedy videos on Funny of Die. We talk about medication, therapy, and marijuana and where to go to breakfast in Phoenix. I hope you enjoy, you're awesome!

This week I get to talk to Edgar Momplaisir! He is a local L.A. improviser, writer, actor(begrudgingly) comedian, creator, the list goes on. Edgar is incredibly open as we discuss suicide, medicine, and #metoo. I hope you enjoy!!

On this episode, I get to chat with the incomparable Michele Simms! She is a sketch comedian and improvisor based out of Los Angeles and is in an all female improv group, Hot Tin Roof, as well as in a sketch team at Second City Hollywood called Super Delicate. Michele talks about the importance of acceptance and how it helped to bring her a sense of ease to her life.

Rich Baker is an LA based improviser and actor. He is part of a duo improv team Rollin Riches and performs in Westside Comedy Theater's Mission Improvable! We have an open and candid conversation about depression and find out we are very much alike, even growing up about 20 minutes away from each other. Rich talks about the 1, 2, punch that is the powerful and debilitating combo of depression and anxiety. Rich navigates this conversation beautifully and it was a treat to talk to him.

Hi and Greetings from Depression! Are you depressed or do you know someone who is ( you totally do!) Then come on in and take a listen! My name is Paige Fockler and I'm depressed, (Hi Paige! If only!) and I wanted to talk about it with my friends! So I started a podcast to create an environment where we can openly talk about all things depression, and maybe get sidetrack with other topics, thus is life! I hope you'll take a listen and I hope you hear something that resonates with you, hope you're better than ok and if not, that's ok too! The badass music that plays underneath me is "Doctor Talos Answers the Door," by Doctor Turtle from Free Music Archive CC by AL (his stuff is really awesome!)