Live Laugh Lorazepam

We're back….again! It took us a bit but here we are with a very open & honest conversation about Julie's lifelong mental health journey. From therapy, anxiety meds, psychiatric hospital stays and growth. Julie tells it all! “Our goal with this podcast has always been to show others they are not alone and hopefully save lives. I always knew I wanted to share my entire story but it took me a year of episodes to feel comfortable enough to share it. Thank you to everyone who has ever listened to even a single episode. We wouldn't be here without you!” -Julie

Following 3 weeks of broken laptops and positive COVID tests, we're finally releasing a new episode! What would you do if you were a billionaire? Send us a message to let us know.If you're loving the pod, please give us a 5 star rating and/or leave us a review on whichever app you're using. Follow the pod on Instagram @livelaughlorazepam or send us silly little love notes via email at hello@livelaughlorazepam.com.

In this episode, Abby and Julie chat about fears and intrusive thoughts. If you're loving the pod, please give us a 5 star rating and/or leave us a review on whichever app you're using. We are very lonely, plz follow the pod on Instagram @livelaughlorazepam or send us silly little love notes via email at hello@livelaughlorazepam.com

We're back and jumping right into our typical shenanigans! This week we invited Abby's husband Phil to the mic for a pseudo newlywed game.Listen as Julie interviews Abby and Phil just a few weeks before their 3 year wedding anniversary and see if their answers line up. Stick around to the end of the episode to hear what makes their marriage successful and what advice they have for other couples.If you're loving the pod, please give us a 5 star rating and/or leave us a review on whichever app you're using. We can't wait to bring you more entertaining episodes.We are very lonely, plz follow the pod on Instagram @livelaughlorazepam or send us silly little love notes via email at hello@livelaughlorazepam.comJust need this on my laptop

It's time for a break. Julie and Abby are talking off the month of June to recuperate, rest, and relax in order to finish out the second half of Season Two starting in July. July 4th marks the ONE YEAR mark for the L3 pod, bringing new and exciting interviews, and mildly unhinged minis.As always, keep an eye out for updates and shenanigans on Instagram @livelaughlorazepam or send us fan mail via email at hello@livelaughlorazepam.com.

Your L3 hosts welcomed Kelli Fowle, a licensed therapist, to the mic this week. Kelli owns her own practice called B Well Counseling and specializes in child psychology and late-diagnosed ADHD in women. Kelli gave Abby and Julie a look behind the curtain of what it's like to work as a therapist and what drew her to this profession.Follow Kelli's practice, B Well Counseling, on Instagram and Facebook @b_well_counseling, or visit her website at www.bwellcounseling.care. Looking for more? Give us a follow on Instagram @livelaughlorazepam or send us fan mail via email at hello@livelaughlorazepam.com.#therapist #therapy #counseling #wereallhuman

This week you'll hear from three amazing women who walk alongside Julie in the annual American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's “Out of the Darkness” Overnight Walk. This year they'll be walking the 16-18 miles together in Washington, D.C. Listen to Julie's fr-amily members, Bev, Maria, Kelly and Dev, as they share their stories and their reasons for walking.As a reminder, head over to Liberty Tavern in Quincy, MA, throughout the month of May and purchase the Mr. Brightside Charity Cocktail to help Julie raise money for the AFSP. Or donate directly to Julie's fundraiser here: https://www.theovernight.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=43418Looking for more? Give us a follow on Instagram @livelaughlorazepam or send us fan mail via email at hello@livelaughlorazepam.com.#AFSP #OvernightWalk #OutoftheDarkness #WhyTheyWalk

This week Abby shares her experience with switching health insurances and her frustration with the process of refilling meds, getting a doctor appointment, and other basic healthcare needs. It's unfair that our healthcare system is set up in a way where individuals have to jump through hoops to receive basic care, and Julie and Abby are HAVING NONE OF IT.Reminder to donate to Julie's AFSP ‘Out of the Darkness' fundraiser here: https://www.theovernight.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=43418Give us a follow on Instagram @livelaughlorazepam or send us fan mail via email at hello@livelaughlorazepam.com.#insurancesucks #insuranceisascam #medicationrefill

Annie Dow, a former radio personality, joins the pod this week to share her experience in the radio/entertainment industry and why she left. This isn't the first time Annie has shared her mental health journey in front of a mic, but her message is still just as powerful today as it was live on-air last year.Reminder to donate to Julie's AFSP ‘Out of the Darkness' fundraiser here: https://www.theovernight.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=43418Follow on Instagram @livelaughlorazepam or send us love notes via email at hello@livelaughlorazepam.com.#radio #onair #radiopersonality #careerchange

Rage doesn't even begin to explain it.This week Julie and Abby talk about periods… and medical ignorance… and body autonomy… and the right to an abortion… and the politics that surround it all. Because you can't talk about menstruating without talking about everything it connects to––WHICH IS FUCKING EVERYTHING.This was supposed to be a short episode about cramps and emotions, but nothing about this topic is simple, fair, or just. Join us and rage!Want to do more than just rage? Consider donating or volunteering for the Eastern Massachusetts Abortion (EMA) Fund if you're in our area: https://www.emafund.org/ Or if you're located elsewhere, find your local Abortion Fund here: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/

Calling from across the country, Hay Beacon joins the pod this week to discuss their experience working as a comedian. Full of humor and wit, Hay shares their history with mental health and how they found solace on stage in front of a live audience. Enjoy the unique intro by our special guest and a surprise visit from the infamous Prince Phillip.Give Hay a follow on Instagram or TikTok @haybeacon!Reminder to donate to Julie's fundraiser here: https://www.theovernight.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=43418Follow on Instagram @livelaughlorazepam or send us love notes via email at hello@livelaughlorazepam.com.#comedy #traumabonding #bayarea #haybeacon #comedyshow

The movie Chicago is a cult favorite.Julie and Abby are learning to be nicer to themselves.And cats are insane.This mini is dedicated to being comfortable in your vulnerability and being kinder to yourself when you struggle. Song of the episode is “That's My Friend You're Talkin' About” by Tenille Arts.Reminder to donate to Julie's fundraiser here: https://www.theovernight.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=43418And give us a follow on Instagram @livelaughlorazepam or send us fan mail via email at hello@livelaughlorazepam.com

Anna Brooks joins the pod this week from Brooklyn, NY, to discuss what it's like to be a woman in STEM–environmental science to be specific! Listen to Anna discuss her unique career, living life in the Big Apple, and her experience with mental health in this week's interview. There's power in sharing our stories and we'd love to hear yours! Reach out to us on Instagram @livelaughlorazepam or send us virtual fan mail via email at hello@livelaughlorazepam.com.#womeninstem #NYC #Mentalhealth

Julie is participating in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's “Out of the Darkness” Overnight Walk in Washington, D.C. on June 3rd. This extraordinary event attracts participants from all over the country to join together to walk 16-18 miles over the course of one night.Listen to this week's mini episode to hear Abby share a vulnerable moment from one of her “dark days” and hear Julie explain the importance of the walk and why she does it every year. We'll also share information for how YOU can help raise money to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention too.Donate to Julie's fundraiser here: https://www.theovernight.org/participant/LiveLaughLorazepamAnd give us a follow on Instagram @livelaughlorazepam or send us fan mail via email at hello@livelaughlorazepam.com.

Alisha Karalus joins the pod to share her experience with postpartum anxiety and depression during the height of COVID-19. Depression and anxiety impact 1 in 5 pregnant and postpartum women. Learn how Alisha handled her own postpartum and generalized anxiety after the birth of her daughter and what supports and coping mechanisms she relied on. Call the Postpartum Support International (PSI) helpline at 1-800-944-4PPD (4773) if you or someone you know is experiencing PPD symptoms of depression or anxiety.As always, stalk us on Instagram @livelaughlorazepam or send us virtual fan mail via email at hello@livelaughlorazepam.com.

It's pure chaos in this week's mini episode: a harrowing Uber ride, opinions on Oreo cream filling, a (much too) deep dive into Sister Wives, and a life altering dilemma regarding flat sheets. If you're in a poly relationship, we'd love to chat with you! If you work for the Snacks & Sweets Expo, Julie needs a day pass! If you have overstock bedding from Primary Goods, Abby is desperate to buy them!Listen if you dare. And give us a follow on Instagram @livelaughlorazepam or send us fan mail via email at hello@livelaughlorazepam.com.

Julie and Abby sat down with Charlotte McKinley, a dancer, actor, and artist from NYC, to learn more about balancing mental health in the entertainment industry. Learn more about the life of a professional dancer and how she copes with stress and keeps a positive outlook on life. Follow Charlotte on Instagram @charstar31 and @charstarcreates or on TikTok @xoxoCharlotte13. As always, stalk us on Instagram @livelaughlorazepam or send us fan mail via email at hello@livelaughlorazepam.com.

In this week's mini episode, Julie and Abby fly through hot topics, such as YouTube Shame and drugs. Head over to Instagram to cast your vote for “Egan or Teigen” and learn more about this episode's “Medicine or Madness” word.As always, stalk us on Instagram @livelaughlorazepam or send us fan mail via email at hello@livelaughlorazepam.com.PS: we're looking for someone to chat about experimental drugs and mental health! Reach out if that sounds like you!

Season Two's first interview is with Rob Lee, Support Worker, in Wales, UK. Rob's episode centers on the different approaches to mental health in the US versus the UK, as well as discussing the stigma around masculinity, mental health, and vulnerability. Hear a new perspective on mental health from across the pond in this week's full length episode.We're very lonely, plz follow us on Instagram @livelaughlorazepam or send us silly little love notes via email at hello@livelaughlorazepam.com.Trigger Warning: discourse involving suicide and sever mental health.

In this week's mini episode, Julie and Abby fly through a few “hot topics.” Tune in next week for the first interview of Season Two!As always, follow up on Instagram @livelaughlorazepam or send us fan mail via email at hello@livelaughlorazepam.com.[Not sponsored by our local favorites: Dairy Freeze, Frozen Freddie's, Mary Lou's, Coffee Break Cafe]

Julie and Abby are back with season two of Live Laugh Lorazepam! The co-hosts get back into the swing of podcasting by welcoming everyone back, catching up on their two-month break, and announcing some big elements coming with this new season.As always, follow up on Instagram @livelaughlorazepam or send us fan mail via email at hello@livelaughlorazepam.com.[Shoutout to DeFamelia Wellness, Coffee Break Cafe, Shea Rink, and Ellis Gym. They are not sponsors, but we just love shouting out local companies that have played a role in our lives.]

Season One has come to an end! Julie and Abby will be taking a short break for the holidays and spending some time preparing for 2023. To their listeners, they encourage everyone to take care of themselves over the holiday season and prioritize their mental health. Happy holidays and Happy New Year to all!2022 Holiday Markets To Check Out:1.Kilroy Square Holiday Market: Sunday, Dec. 4 (Check out Beandog Goods!) 2.HollyGay Market at Royale: Sunday, Dec. 11. 3.Boston Seaport Holiday Market: Open 7 Days a Week, November 11–December 31. 4. SoWa Winter Festival: Wednesday–Sunday, Nov. 30–Dec 4 and Dec. 7–11As always, feel free to reach out on social or via email!Email: hello@livelaughlorazepam.com (mailto:hello@livelaughlorazepam.com)Instagram: @livelaughlorazepam

Billy Karalus, a co-host of the podcast Quitchabitchin and cousin to Abby's husband Phil, joins the pod this week to discuss what it's like to live with and love an individual who struggles with mental health. Listen to a new POV on mental health, what he jokingly calls Depression+, and how mental health awareness has changed his outlook on parenthood. And be prepared to take notes on Billy's advice for how to be supportive when your spouse is experiencing a mental health flare up.Check out Billy's podcast Quitchabitchin on Spotify or where ever you listen to your podcasts!Email: hello@livelaughlorazepam.comInstagram: @livelaughlorazepam

After a short hiatus, Julie and Abby welcome you back with episode 8 to celebrate National Coming Out Day, which was on October 11, 2022. Sharing her own experience with coming out, Julie tells listeners about her coming out stories and how mental health played into that experience. “Do it scared,” Julie advises. Email: hello@livelaughlorazepam.comInstagram: @livelaughlorazepam Content Warning: Episode discusses mental health issues including OCD, Depression, Anxiety

“I am a blend of all my favorite nurses,” says Nicole Morrison on this week's episode of L3. Kicking off the first interview of (hopefully) many, Nicole joins Abby and Julie to talk about her experience with mental health, working in the healthcare industry, and running her own business. Check out Nicole's company Beandog Goods at www.beandoggoods.com or follow her on Instagram @beandoggoods. Email: hello@livelaughlorazepam.comInstagram: @livelaughlorazepamContent Warning: Episode discusses mental health issues including OCD, Depression, Anxiety

This week Julie and Abby are diving into grief and all of its stages to commemorate suicide awareness month. Learn about 988, the National Suicide Hotline, where you can call, text, or chat with a trained crisis counselor. J+A dive into their experiences with grief while dealing with mental health issues—processing, anchoring, guilt, what-if questions, and conclude with making peace with sadness in order to move forward.Email: hello@livelaughlorazepam.comInstagram: @livelaughlorazepamContent Warning: Episodes discuss mental health issues and suicide.

S1.E5.5: Remembering JasonTW: Episode contains discussions on Suicide and Mental Illness.Julie and Abby are sharing a mini episode to remember their friend Jason who lost his mental health battle to suicide, 7 years ago today. J+A discuss their memories and talk honestly about suicide in this episode. Listen all the way to the end to hear messages from friends who loved Jason.Email: hello@livelaughlorazepam.comInstagram: @livelaughlorazepamContent Warning: Episodes discuss mental health issues and suicide.

This week Abby and Julie talk about making plans, cancelling plans, the excitement you feel when others cancel plans, and what they like to call the “apology tour.” Julie also shares her recent experience with testing positive for COVID and her dislike of warm drinks—which Abby is astounded by. Follow up on Instagram Stories to listen to Julie's Song of the Episode and see Abby's Book of the Episode. And an extra shoutout to our favorite local candle company, Beandog Goods!Email: hello@livelaughlorazepam.comInstagram: @livelaughlorazepamContent Warning: Episodes discuss mental health issues and suicide.

Following a marathon of technical difficulties, Julie and Abby refueled with ice cream to bring you episode 4 about dating with depression, dating with stress, and dating during COVID. Comparing their own dating experiences, they invite listeners to share their own dating stories as well. Send an email or reach out through Instagram!Email: hello@livelaughlorazepam.comInstagram: @livelaughlorazepamContent Warning: Episodes discuss mental health issues and suicide.

L3's third episode is alllllllll about the feels! Focusing on triggers, being “in” your emotion, and talking it out with supportive friends. If you're looking for a fun side game, try to count how many times Julie says “100%” in this episode!Content Warning: Episodes discuss mental health issues and suicide.

Welcome back to L3! Episode two is dedicated to discussing mental health in the work place and how it can affect your career. Sharing their own experiences, Julie and Abby stress the importance of taking breaks, communication with your coworkers, and prioritizing your mental health at work.Content Warning: Episode discusses mental health issues and suicide.

Welcome to the first episode of Live Laugh Lorazepam! In this first recording, Julie and Abby introduce the purpose of the L3 podcast and what led them to where they are now. Diving right in, they discuss “therapist dating” and how messy mental health can get for individuals who experience periods.Content Warning: Episode discusses mental health issues and suicide.