Yeah, But Are You Happy?

In this short pre-holiday episode, Lane and Katie discuss some of the stressors surrounding fractured families at the holidays, what's up in mental health in pop culture, and of course, Wondery's Shrink Next Door podcast. While the true crime show may be daunting to those new to therapy, we discuss the red flags we encourage our listeners to look for when shopping around for mental health professionals.

Sanjay Rao (as seen on TV, commercials, Katie's Instagram) joins us once again to talk about the emotional rollercoaster that is gig-based work. We chat about coping with losses, keeping energized, brazen microaggressions, and how Katie is a really great girlfriend, wow. Enjoy the episode, and follow @sanjaykrao_ (& @ybayhpodcast!) on Instagram.

Katie and Lane set out to discuss stress around the holidays and end up hitting on a lot of subjects including AppleTV+'s The Shrink Next Door, Taylor Swift, and Ham.

Katie and Lane are joined by Sanjay Rao as they discuss the honestly and vulnerability of performances by recent cast members.

Katie and Lane are joined by friend Pete Parsons, who left his job at a startup tech company during August - the month with more resignations than any other in US history. We address how he's used his time and how he manages finances away from a WFH 9-5.

Katie and Lane continue their discussion on work/life balance and the IATSE movement.

Katie and Lane chate with a member of the IATSE movement, J.

Katie and Lane catch up on what's going on in the labor movement's "Great Resignation," particularly as it relates to creatives. They also talk about SNL for way too long, address self-esteem when faced with more successful colleagues, and how difficult it can be to acquire mental health services. We continue to recommend Instagram @ia_stories, and discuss the book "How to Do Nothing" by Jenny Odell.

Following a two month break, Katie and Lane catch up on the personal narratives they've shared on the show. Katie emphatically recommends You're Wrong About podcast's episode "The Obesity Epidemic" as well as the Instagram account @ia_stories. Lane has a beard now, as well as binoculars.

This week Katie and Lane discuss self indulgence in art, and when it can be a good thing, or a bad thing.

This week Katie and Lane discuss what it's like to have nothing to talk about in therapy, and how sometimes those are the most productive sessions.

This week Katie and Lane discuss the new Netflix comedy special Bo Burnham: Inside.

Katie and Lane are back after a long break. They discuss performing for the first time since the pandemic and over committing yourself as the world starts to re-open.

As theaters start to reopen, Katie and Lane discuss the anxiety surrounding performing for the first time post pandemic. *Editor's note: There were technical difficulties affecting the audio during the first 15 minutes. The quality improves after.

Katie and Lane discuss 4/20, George Floyd and their own experiences with ADHD.

In this episode Katie and Lane discuss their hesitance about all of the socializing that vaccinations shall bring. They explore the pros and cons of seeing people at work, at comedy theaters, and even in their own homes. Join us for a fun episode and if you need to Irish Goodbye... no hard feelings. We get it.

Amber Quick, voted best actress by the Austin Critics' Association, Austin Chronicle readers, and more, joins us to talk about the way her personal trauma and her career choices have impacted her relationship to her body. An incredibly vulnerable episode, we recommend sticking around til the end, and checking our Facebook for resources provided by Amber!

Fan favorite Devon Coleman reunites with Katie in an ongoing series on body image.

Comedian and Fallout Theater owner Virgil Shelby joins Katie to talk about what it was like growing up in a gray area of the assumed gender binary, of racial expectations, of sexuality, and all sorts of stuff. Our pudding vessels are complex, as we discuss in this episode.

Continuing our series on body image, comedian and friend of the show Chael Haywood (@haywoodunot on Instagram) joins us to discuss her experience coming to terms with her own trans identity while in lockdown. We discuss the difference between gender dysphoria and body dysmorphia, the emotions of coming out, and spend way too much time discussing the film The King of Staten Island

Katie and Lane welcome Nathan Sowell to discuss body image in men. Nathan is a talented improvisor, teacher, coach and director in Austin, Tx. Part 3 in a series on body image.

Katie and Lane have on talented comedian and therapist Emma Holder in their second episode on body image and eating habits. Emma shares personal stories and we discuss media and statistics surrounding eating disorders. A host-favorite ep

In the first part of a series on body image, Katie and Lane welcome back Javier Ungo to discuss insecurities growing up, exercising and their relationships with food.

Lane and Katie talk with comedian, teacher, and astrology fan Jenn Rosario about the ways in which spiritual beliefs can be healing, and how to draw personal boundaries that protect mental health.

Katie and Lane share stories about the worse jobs they've had and hear other stories from their live Twitch audience! (Wednesdays @8pm CST on https://www.twitch.tv/coldtownetv)

Katie and Lane reflect on the calmness of the social climate since the inauguration.

Katie and Lane discuss the Inauguration of President Joe Biden and the celebrations that followed.

Season 3 premiere! Katie and Lane discuss the upcoming transfer of power in the U.S. and the political differences among family members.

It's the Season 2 finale! Katie and Lane discuss New Year's Resolutions and setting realistic goals for 2021. Donkey punches are also a topic. Sorry.

Katie and Lane are back to discuss the challenges and sacrifices made during a holiday season in a pandemic.

Lane and Katie have not talked in a month. They discuss Lane's move, Thanksgiving and holidays during a pandemic.

This week, Katie and special guest Javier Ungo discuss the ongoing legal battle between Britney Spears and her father. 

This week, Lane is joined by his wife Chloe to do discuss the pros and cons of two creatives living together during a pandemic. The topics include farts and impressions of German basketball superstars.

This week, Lane and Katie discuss what amounts to a 12 week course they've completed on the NXIVM cult (thanks, Sunday night television!), and how it impacts their views of cults generally. What's the psychological reason to join a "high control group"? Let us answer that! (Kind of.)

This episode was recorded the night after the 2020 election day.

Katie and Lane discuss conspiracy theories!

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Lane and Katie are joined by comedian and superstar Irielle Wesley (twitter.com/IrielleOnline) to discuss anxiety and the ways in which it may protect us???? Who knows!

Therapist Lane and functioning nutcase Katie invite very dear friend Javi Ungo (@akajavier) on to discuss his current experience as a mental health professional & what it's like giving and seeking therapy as a queer Latinx comedian. Enjoy the episode? Toss a little money to the mission of the show. This week we are supporting the Loveland Foundation's Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls. Katie set her monthly donation to $15. Will you match her? Visit thelovelandfoundation.org

Katie and Lane interview recent grad & counselor Tina Louise on the interplay between race and social work. Find us at facebook.com/ybayh or instagram.com/ybayhpodcast for info on how to donate to her tuition GoFundMe!

A week and a half into protests against police brutality and the ongoing oppression of Black Americans, Katie and Lane have their friend, writer and performer Devon Coleman, come in for an intimate conversation on his own hopes and fears surrounding the movement.

In the days following the murder of George Floyd, therapist Lane and writer Katie meet with their community to discuss their own white privilege, to grieve the many Black lives we have lost, and to lay the groundwork for a series of episodes on how race impacts Black Americans' mental health journeys.

Whether we're unemployed, underemployed, suddenly stay-at-home parents, or just sick to death of our living room walls, quarantine has impacted the way we work. In this episode, Lane and Katie address ways of coping with the accompanying heartache and frustration. Love the podcast? Join us live Wednesdays at 8PM on twitch.tv/coldtownetv, and consider donating to our friends at ColdTowne Theater!

In this episode, therapist Lane and nutter Katie decompress after news of Georgia and Texas reopening. They've invited their audience on Twitch to share their frustrations, and generally get very silly in an attempt to let off some steam.

Katie and Lane explore romantic relationships in quarantine, and fuse research and personal experience to try and help you not kill your partner. Our friends on Twitch throw us some questions - become one of them Wednesdays at 8 at twitch.tv/coldtownetv and consider donating to our hosts at ColdTowne Theater!

In their second Twitch-streamed episode, Katie and Lane discuss healthy coping skills and direct listener questions about their own habits. Interested in supporting small businesses in this time? Subscribe to our Twitch stream or donate directly to our hosts, ColdTowne Theater in Austin TX!

As we all adjust to the world of self-isolation, therapist Lane and nutcase Katie open their recordings to questions from Twitch users. In their first live-streamed episode, Katie and Lane let listeners drive the conversation, getting the pulse on our new circumstances. Join in live at Twitch.tv/coldtownetv, and donate to our friends at ColdTowne Theater!