Feelin Weird
209 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 181 ratings* ACCESS ALL PAST EPISODES AT PATREON.COM/FEELINWEIRD *
Gentle, intimate, & heartfelt conversations about taboo and stigmatized subjects aimed to normalize the humyn experience and to create a feeling of "I'm not alone!"
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35. Anal Sex + Sexualized Violence
August 25, 2017 03:33 - 1 hour - 77 MBGillian Carleton (Ep 6) and I chat butt stuff & sexual trauma. CW: sexual assault, rape. We discuss: BOTTOMING (the empowerment of receiving sex), SHAME (about turn-ons, bottoming & bodies), being non-binary, drunk sex, non-consensual sex, DADDIES, feeling like you're not worthy of love, the culture of suppressing trauma, putting yourself in compromising/dangerous situations, self-improvement culture, the body's response to trauma, somatic therapy, misogyny, hetero dudes, moving beyond ...
34. Self-Harm, Depression + Being an Outcast
July 27, 2017 18:14 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBTesla (18) talks about her experience having alcoholic parents, living with her grandma, psych wards, depression, anxiety, cutting & body positivity. CW: suicide, self-harm, hospital. We also talk: hating school and being an outcast, having mental illness run in the family, medication, internet communities as support, (CW) being suicidal, getting good grades despite dealing with depression and anxiety, her parents separating when she was young, and SO much more! SUPPORT via PATREON*: p...
34. Self-Harm & Depression
July 27, 2017 18:14 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBTesla (18) talks about her experience having alcoholic parents, living with her grandma, psych wards, depression, anxiety, cutting & body positivity. CW: suicide, self-harm, hospital. We also talk: hating school and being an outcast, having mental illness run in the family, medication, internet communities as support, (CW) being suicidal, getting good grades despite dealing with depression and anxiety, her parents separating when she was young, and SO much more! SUPPORT via PATREON*: p...
33. Relapsing on Crystal Meth
July 12, 2017 16:17 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBBradford (Ep 57) talks about his addiction to crystal meth (+ alcohol, cocaine, & MDMA), getting robbed, fired & divorced leading up to his relapse, drug-induced psychosis AND his experience in rehab & recovery. This is a really wild & wonderful story! CW: sexual assault We also talk: gay shame, meth dens, adult movie theatres, being honest with yourself, being sober, moving to LA, "the program" and the 12 steps, getting a sponsor, scruff, fear, triggers, self-love, being okay with you...
33. Getting Fired, Divorced, Robbed + Relapsing on Crystal Meth
July 12, 2017 16:17 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBBradford talks about his addiction to crystal meth (+ alcohol, cocaine, & MDMA), the divorce that led up to his relapse, drug-induced psychosis AND his experience in rehab & recovery. This is a really wild & wonderful story! CW: sexual assault We also talk: gay shame, meth dens, adult movie theatres, being honest with yourself, being sober, moving to LA, "the program" and the 12 steps, getting a sponsor, scruff, fear, triggers, self-love, being okay with yourself, (CW) sexual assault, ...
32. Vaginismus
June 19, 2017 23:08 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBKelsey Germain talks about Vaginismus, a PAINFUL disorder that has DEEPLY impacted her sex-life (and life in general). She also talks about her upbringing as a Jehovah's Witness! CW: sexual assault; self-harm. We also discuss: pain management, self-harm, drunk sex, masturbation, how vaginismus has impacted relationships, realizing your own strength, boundaries, grounding exercises, communication, painful pap tests, support groups, self-worth, learning your own body, atheism, sexual ass...
31. Perfectionism & People Pleasing
May 31, 2017 05:36 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBGrey Traynor talks about his experiences growing up with anxiety, depression, people-pleasing and perfectionism. We also talk: realizing you're gay at a young age; the "I'll feel better when..." trap; perfectionism as a survival tool; scholastic success as a measure of your worth; getting the things you wanted and then feeling empty; how to handle life; therapists; being "different"; ego vs. soul; Gilmore Girls; and much more! SUPPORT via PATREON*: patreon.com/feelinweird/ Buy MERCH: k...
30. Dermatillomania (Skin Picking Disorder)
April 07, 2017 17:38 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBLeanne Inuarak-Dall talks about her skin picking disorder (aka Dermatillomania, a Body Focused Repetitive Behavior or "BFRB"). She explains how it started, what it feels like, and why she struggles with it. We also talk: ADHD; shame; being shy; codependency; fear of doctors; ex-partners; moving far away; family; physical anxiety; and much more! SUPPORT via PATREON*: patreon.com/feelinweird/ Buy MERCH: kyeplant.bandcamp.com/ DONATE via Paypal Review, Rate & Subscribe on Apple Po...
29. Moving Home with My Parents: Relapse, Suicide Attempts & Psych Wards
March 13, 2017 04:41 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBSteph interviews ME about my relapse; depression & anxiety; alcohol abuse; meds; suicidal ideations & a suicide attempt. This is a very personal conversation between two friends in which we discuss my relapse (which Steph was witness to). CW: suicide, addiction, self-harm. We talk: psych wards; shaving my eyebrows off; lying to doctors; AA; moving in with my parents; performance art; and MORE! SUPPORT via PATREON*: patreon.com/feelinweird/ Buy MERCH: kyeplant.bandcamp.com/ DONATE...
29. My Story: Relapse, Suicide Attempts & Psych Wards
March 13, 2017 04:41 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBSteph interviews ME about my relapse; depression & anxiety; moving back home with my parents; alcohol abuse; meds; suicidal ideations & a suicide attempt. This is a very personal conversation between two friends in which we discuss my relapse (which Steph was witness to). CW: suicide, addiction, self-harm. We talk: psych wards; shaving my eyebrows off; lying to doctors; AA; moving in with my parents; performance art; and MORE! SUPPORT via PATREON*: patreon.com/feelinweird/ Buy MERCH...
28. Skin Picking Disorder
February 22, 2017 16:15 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBNorah Hill talks about her experiences with anxiety, depression and skin picking disorder (dermatillomania). We also talk about exercise, meditation and art as therapy; the purpose of creating and life in general; depression food; thoughts leading to downward spirals; growing up in the boonies; panic attacks, society as the cause of depression and SO MUCH MORE. This is a really good one--one of my favourites. Thanks for listening! Access EVERY regular + bonus Feelin Weird episode a...
28. Skin Picking Disorder (Dermatillomania)
February 22, 2017 16:15 - 1 hour - 67 MBNorah talks about her experiences with anxiety, depression and skin picking disorder (Dermatillomania, a Body Focused Repetitive Behavior or "BFRB"). We also talk: exercise, meditation and art as therapy; the purpose of creating and life in general; depression food; thoughts leading to downward spirals; growing up in the boonies; panic attacks, society as the cause of depression and SO MUCH MORE. This is a really good one--one of my favourites. SUPPORT via PATREON*: patreon.com/feelinw...
28. Skin Picking Disorder (BFRB)
February 22, 2017 16:15 - 1 hour - 67 MBNorah talks about her experiences with anxiety, depression and skin picking disorder (dermatillomania). We also talk about exercise, meditation and art as therapy; the purpose of creating and life in general; depression food; thoughts leading to downward spirals; growing up in the boonies; panic attacks, society as the cause of depression and SO MUCH MORE. This is a really good one--one of my favourites. SUPPORT via PATREON*: patreon.com/feelinweird/ Buy MERCH: kyeplant.bandcamp.com/...
26. Fear of EVERYTHING
January 23, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBAlexis Kastner joins me to talk about FEAR of: failing, letting people down, being drugged, empty houses, flying, cougars, making decisions, and more! We also talk: panic attacks; needing control; being paranoid; bravery; nightmares; personal space; decision making; AND, at the end, Alexis talks about the scariest thing she's ever done. SUPPORT via PATREON*: patreon.com/feelinweird/ Buy MERCH: kyeplant.bandcamp.com/ DONATE via Paypal Review, Rate & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ...
25. Graves' Disease
January 16, 2017 20:40 - 1 hour - 158 MBSarah Hager talks about her experience with the auto-immune disorder called Graves' Disease AND O.C.D.; panic attacks; getting fired for her anxiety; and her fear of EVERYTHING! We also talk: rituals; living with a disease; accessing health services; cheap counselling; being "chill"; mental vs "physical" illness; anxiety; dungeons and dragons; meds; stress; her podcast; how to be "normal"; using anxiety to our benefit; job interviews; fear of falling apart, getting sick & dying; and SO MU...
24. BPD + Friendship
December 12, 2016 03:51 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBAnya and I talk about all things mental health! We discuss: Borderline Personality Disorder; dissociating; knowing your limits; fear; naming your scary thoughts and feelings; (TW!) cutting; being an angsty teen; 'the dark uglies'; anxiety; ADHD; dissociating and shutting down; bailing on plans; FRIENDSHIP; (TW!) suicidal ideations (how to deal with them and cope); STAR TREK; Believing you're a bad person; being vulnerable; fear of being "too ...
24. BPD
December 12, 2016 03:51 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBAnya Dedyna and I talk about all things mental health! We discuss: Borderline Personality Disorder; dissociating; knowing your limits; fear; naming your scary thoughts and feelings; (TW!) cutting; being an angsty teen; 'the dark uglies'; anxiety; ADHD; dissociating and shutting down; bailing on plans; FRIENDSHIP; (TW!) suicidal ideations (how to deal with them and cope); STAR TREK; Believing you're a bad person; being vulnerable; fear of bein...
23. Perfectionism & ADHD
November 25, 2016 18:47 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBStephanie West returns (EP 3) to talk text message anxiety; dopamine shortages; negative self-talk; being overwhelmed; procrastination; & impostor syndrome! We also talk: being overstimulated, overwhelmed and and anxious; the cycle of self care and mental illness; sugar daddies; negative self-talk, self worth & self-loathing; consequences; privilege; mindfulness; ADHD; perfectionism; and SO MUCH MORE! SUPPORT via PATREON*: patreon.com/feelinweird/ Buy MERCH: kyeplant.bandcamp....
23. Perfectionism + ADHD
November 25, 2016 18:47 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBStephanie West returns (EP 3) to talk text message anxiety; dopamine shortages; negative self-talk; being overwhelmed; procrastination; & impostor syndrome! We also talk: being overstimulated, overwhelmed and and anxious; the cycle of self care and mental illness; sugar daddies; negative self-talk, self worth & self-loathing; consequences; privilege; mindfulness; ADHD; perfectionism; and SO MUCH MORE! SUPPORT via PATREON*: patreon.com/feelinweird/ Buy MERCH: kyeplant.bandcamp....
22. Depression, Therapy + Change (Pt 2)
October 08, 2016 15:10 - 1 hour - 74.6 MB(Pt 2) Crystal talks: suicidal ideation (CW); setting attainable and reasonable goals; reaching out for support; feeling overwhelmed; trusting that things will work out; & the challenge of receiving compliments! Crystal Dorval (musician/artist AKA White Poppy) returns! We also discuss: being an HSP introvert; suicidal ideation; being overwhelmed by daunting tasks; putting unnecessary pressure on ourselves and how we can learn to strip that away and find calm; black and white think...
22. Depression & Feeling Overwhelmed (Pt 2)
October 08, 2016 15:10 - 1 hour - 74.6 MB(Pt 2) Crystal talks: suicidal ideation (CW); setting attainable and reasonable goals; reaching out for support; feeling overwhelmed; trusting that things will work out; & the challenge of receiving compliments! Crystal (musician/artist AKA White Poppy) returns! We also discuss: being an HSP introvert; suicidal ideation; being overwhelmed by daunting tasks; putting unnecessary pressure on ourselves and how we can learn to strip that away and find calm; black and white thinking (al...
21. Self-Care & Coping Strategies (Pt 1)
October 04, 2016 21:19 - 51 minutes - 50.5 MBCrystal talks radical acceptance; becoming a mental-health worker; transferring addictions; body shame; disordered eating & more! (Pt 1) Crystal (musician/artist aka White Poppy) returns to the podcast! We talk all things 'COPING with feelings' We also discuss: addiction; grounding items; impulsive behaviour; disordered eating (overeating, compulsive eating, binge eating, etc); Austin Powers; body shame (hating your body); addictions; transferring addictions; 'when is...
21. Self-Care, Coping Strategies + Addiction (Pt 1)
October 04, 2016 21:19 - 51 minutes - 50.5 MBCrystal talks radical acceptance; becoming a mental-health worker; transferring addictions; body shame; disordered eating & more! (Pt 1) Crystal (musician/artist aka White Poppy) returns to the podcast! We talk all things 'COPING with feelings' We also discuss: addiction; grounding items; impulsive behaviour; disordered eating (overeating, compulsive eating, binge eating, etc); Austin Powers; body shame (hating your body); addictions; transferring addictions; 'when is...
20. Being Queer
September 28, 2016 14:55 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBPsalm talks being bullied; growing up in a small town; ADHD; toxic masculinity; finding QUEERness; challenging gender norms; & creating your own meaning! Psalm Frond and I went to high-school together! Psalm and I were never friends and this is one of our first substantial conversations--we share SO many similarities! They tell their story about growing up in a small town, being picked-on for being WEIRD, and coming to terms with queerness (which was maybe there all along). We also ...
19. Testing HIV +
September 14, 2016 17:40 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBPiotr Burek, tells his story of testing positive for HIV and how he's learned to navigate his emotions and live a healthy life. We also discuss: feeling like you've been given a death sentence, being outed without consent, complex family dynamics, moving to safer places, dating a sex worker, disclosing (to partners and others), STIs, being overwhelmed, the process of testing HIV+ as a young person, feeling dirty, shame, catholic guilt, stigma around disclosure and HIV, feeling vulnerab...
18. Residential Schools & Intergenerational Trauma
September 07, 2016 15:02 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBPEPAḴIYE Ashley Cooper is a member of the Tsartlip First Nation on Vancouver Island (BC). She tells the story of how her family, culture, language, and community has been DEEPLY impacted (almost destroyed) by colonialism and how she has learned to reconnect with it and rebuild herself and her culture. We also talk about mental health (depression, bipolar, anxiety); The Residential School system and it's profound impacts on inter-generational politics; language revitalization; internalized...
18. Residential Schools + Intergenerational Trauma
September 07, 2016 15:02 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBPEPAḴIYE Ashley Cooper is a member of the Tsartlip First Nation on Vancouver Island (BC). She tells the story of how her family, culture, language, and community has been DEEPLY impacted (almost destroyed) by colonialism and how she has learned to reconnect with it and rebuild herself and her culture. We also talk about mental health (depression, bipolar, anxiety); The Residential School system and it's profound impacts on inter-generational politics; language revitalization; internalized...
17. Her Brother's Suicide
August 31, 2016 14:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBKay G (artist/musician) tells the story of her brother's suicide and the pain it caused her and the family; masculinity (& the stigma attached to needing support); existential depression & more! CW: suicide, death, self-harm We also discuss: depression, grief, family, loss, trauma, CBT, the physicality of mental illness, the importance of reaching out and talking, self-worth, emotions, feminism, the stigma attached to talking about feelings, mindfulness, meditation, and so much more. ...
16. Emotional Abuse
August 24, 2016 01:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBLevi Chase (musician) talks about acting emotionally abusive; toxic relationships; depression, shame & substance abuse; going to rehab; capitalism; ayahuasca; & 12-step support groups! We also talk: our personal relationship; loneliness & rejection; psychedelics, meditation & self-reflection; drinking too-much; being addicted to PEOPLE; taking responsibility for our actions; hating ourselves; escaping through phones; masculinity (and bros); misogyny & feminism (and how we can uni...
16. Emotional Abuse, Substance Abuse + Friendship
August 24, 2016 01:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBLevi Chase (musician) talks about acting emotionally abusive; toxic relationships; depression, shame & substance abuse; going to rehab; capitalism; ayahuasca; & 12-step support groups! We also talk: our personal relationship; loneliness & rejection; psychedelics, meditation & self-reflection; drinking too-much; being addicted to PEOPLE; taking responsibility for our actions; hating ourselves; escaping through phones; masculinity (and bros); misogyny & feminism (and how we can uni...
15. Eating Disorders + Scoliosis
August 15, 2016 19:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBMary Rubin (model) talks about the challenges of appearing able bodied but having chronic illness; people's projections of "perfection"; anxiety, depression; doctors, meds, Scoliosis & more! We also discuss: people's judgements + projections based on her outward appearance (appearing 'perfect'); body shame; social media and self-loathing; body positivity; the endless pursuit of happiness (hungry ghosts); privilege; having a terrible memory; being funny; lashing out when someone is hurt; p...
15. Body Image, Eating Disorders + Scoliosis
August 15, 2016 19:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBMary Rubin (model) talks about the challenges of appearing able bodied but having chronic illness; people's projections of "perfection"; anxiety, depression; doctors, meds, Scoliosis & more! We also discuss: people's judgements + projections based on her outward appearance (appearing 'perfect'); body shame; social media and self-loathing; body positivity; the endless pursuit of happiness (hungry ghosts); privilege; having a terrible memory; being funny; lashing out when someone is hurt; p...
15. Eating Disorders & Scoliosis
August 15, 2016 19:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBMary (model) talks about the challenges of appearing able bodied but having chronic illness; people's projections of "perfection"; anxiety, depression; doctors, meds, Scoliosis & more! We also discuss: people's judgements + projections based on her outward appearance (appearing 'perfect'); body shame; social media and self-loathing; body positivity; the endless pursuit of happiness (hungry ghosts); privilege; having a terrible memory; being funny; lashing out when someone is hurt; psychia...
14. Alcoholism + Sobriety
August 08, 2016 19:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBIan talks: hitting rock bottom & the road to recovery; anxiety & depression; anger issues; drunk driving & DUIs; + getting kicked out of bars! Ian J (Musician) talks about his life slowly falling apart due to alcohol abuse AND his road to recovery. Ian & I played in various bands together and have spent MANY nights drinking and partying together--BUT they're both sober now. This is a REALLY good one and Ian has a heart of gold and is so inspiring--you will love him. We also talk: anxi...
13. Home, Tradition + Two Spirit
August 01, 2016 19:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBDion talks: being Two Spirit; OCD, anxiety & depression; coming out at 13; suicidal urges (CW); growing up on AND off reserve; isolation; & pronouns. Dion Smith-Dokkie talks about their idea of home--sometimes we're not really sure if there is one DISTINCT place and sometimes it may be a journey. We also talk: childhood, two-spirit, pronouns, "coming out" at age 13, feeling torn between places and people, mental illness (ocd, anxiety, depression), medication, feeling manic, doctors (w...
13. Being Two-Spirit
August 01, 2016 19:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBDion talks: being Two Spirit; OCD, anxiety & depression; coming out at 13; suicidal urges (CW); growing up on AND off reserve; isolation; & pronouns. Dion Smith-Dokkie talks about their idea of home--sometimes we're not really sure if there is one DISTINCT place and sometimes it may be a journey. We also talk: childhood, two-spirit, pronouns, "coming out" at age 13, feeling torn between places and people, mental illness (ocd, anxiety, depression), medication, feeling manic, doctors (w...
12. Asexuality
July 25, 2016 19:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBMax talks all things ASEXUALITY: dating; low sex-drives; coming out; low sexual attraction: + common misconceptions; AND being an HSP & introvert! Max Monday (Musician/radio-host) talks about growing up asexual and her journey towards self-acceptance. We also talk: EXISTENTIAL DEPRESSION, not having a sex drive, not being sexually attracted to people, dating, love, music, modern classical pianists, MILEY CYRUS, puberty, coming out, not fitting into LGBT norms or pride festivals, being a...
11. OCD & Panic Attacks
July 18, 2016 19:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBMy guest (comedian/musician) talks about living with O.C.D., anxiety & panic attacks, depersonalization, existential depression & growing up in a working-class small town! We also discuss: being too poor to afford counselling or medication; mental illness stigma; compulsive behaviour; Punk (and music in general); comedy; being a Maritimer (Nova Scotia) with a working-class work-ethic enforced since day one; high-school; reading; and SO MUCH MORE! SUPPORT via PATREON*: patreon.com/...
11. OCD, Panic Attacks + Growing Up In a Bruce Springsteen Song
July 18, 2016 19:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBMy guest (comedian/musician) talks about living with O.C.D., anxiety & panic attacks, depersonalization, existential depression & growing up in a working-class small town! We also discuss: being too poor to afford counselling or medication; mental illness stigma; compulsive behaviour; Punk (and music in general); comedy; being a Maritimer (Nova Scotia) with a working-class work-ethic enforced since day one; high-school; reading; and SO MUCH MORE! SUPPORT via PATREON*: patreon.com/...
10. Fentanyl Addiction, Fibromyalgia + Chronic Pain
July 11, 2016 19:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBNicole discusses struggles with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, & Opioid addiction; detox; bad doctors; NA; depression; + challenging relationships & family dynamics. Nicole shares about her tumultuous addiction to doctor-prescribed (for pain management) Fentanyl! Nicole hasn't shared this story IT'S A GREAT EPISODE! We discuss: drug addiction + dependency; detox; bad doctors; bad relationships; opiates; NA (Narcotics Anonymous); support systems; withdrawals; medical marijuana; d...
10. Fentanyl Addiction & Fibromyalgia
July 11, 2016 19:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBNicole discusses struggles with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, & Opioid addiction; detox; bad doctors; NA; depression; + challenging relationships & family dynamics. Nicole shares about her tumultuous addiction to doctor-prescribed (for pain management) Fentanyl! Nicole hasn't shared this story IT'S A GREAT EPISODE! We discuss: drug addiction + dependency; detox; bad doctors; bad relationships; opiates; NA (Narcotics Anonymous); support systems; withdrawals; medical marijuana; d...
9. Being Transgender
July 04, 2016 19:00 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBKai Conradi talks about being trans, HRT, testosterone, trans-stereotypes, harassment, dating & growing up in a small town. We also discuss: being uncomfortable around men; feeling like and alien; things not to ask trans people; living in "meat bodies"; why we even NEED bodies? hormone replacement therapy; the gender binary; being young and transgender; trans narratives; parents (who support and also who don't "get it"); misogyny; patriarchy; the horrors of high-school; lgbtq...
8. Death, Loss + Trauma
June 27, 2016 19:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBCourtney Wendland returns to discuss the murder of her brother when she was a teenager: the devastation, PTSD, and recovery. She has a resilient, beautiful heart and this is an amazing episode! We discuss: loss, trauma and recovery; street outreach; homelessness; hatred, death, pain; physical trauma and anniversaries; what not to say to someone who has experienced a death in the family; loneliness and school; PTSD; purpose; and RECOVERY! SUPPORT via PATREON*: patreon.com/feelinw...
8. Death, Loss +Trauma
June 27, 2016 19:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBCourtney Wendland returns to discuss the murder of her brother when she was a teenager: the devastation, PTSD, and recovery. She has a resilient, beautiful heart and this is an amazing episode! We discuss: loss, trauma and recovery; street outreach; homelessness; hatred, death, pain; physical trauma and anniversaries; what not to say to someone who has experienced a death in the family; loneliness and school; PTSD; purpose; and RECOVERY! Support Feelin Weird by Contributing $5-...
7. Self-Worth & Existential Depression
June 20, 2016 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBCrystal talks: existential depression; rejecting beauty standards; self-worth; MAKING ART; purpose; coping mechanisms; spirituality; meditation; & more! Crystal (AKA White Poppy: musician/artist) and I chat about the anxiety & depression connected to PURPOSE, self-worth, and "success" (WHAT EVEN is THAT?). We also Discuss: the endless pursuit of purpose and meaning, challenging families, meditation & mindfulness, being a HIGHLY sensitive person (HSP), rejecting beauty standards (bod...
7. Self-Worth, Success + Existential Depression
June 20, 2016 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBCrystal talks: existential depression; rejecting beauty standards; self-worth; MAKING ART; purpose; coping mechanisms; spirituality; meditation; & more! Crystal Dorval (AKA White Poppy: musician/artist) and I chat about the anxiety & depression connected to PURPOSE, self-worth, and "success" (WHAT EVEN is THAT?). We also Discuss: the endless pursuit of purpose and meaning, challenging families, meditation & mindfulness, being a HIGHLY sensitive person (HSP), rejecting beauty standar...
6. Sex
June 12, 2016 23:48 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBFormer Olympic athlete, Gillian Carleton, and I talk about SEX! We also talk sex positivity, queer culture, libido, SSRIs, medication (and going off meds), having low sex drives, navigating relationships, body dysmorphia, feeling like an alien in one's body, viagra, Peaches, eating disorders, self-acceptance, puberty, gender alignment, and MANY other things they both feel weird about within the realm of sexuality and gender. Thanks for listening! Access EVERY regular +...
6. Queer Sex + Low Sex Drives
June 12, 2016 23:48 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBGillian talks: sex positivity; feeling like an ALIEN; SSRIs; queer culture; Viagra; body dysmorphia; eating disorders & self-acceptance! Former Olympic athlete, Gillian C, and I talk about SEX! We also talk: gender alignment, libido, medication (and going off meds), navigating relationships, Peaches, puberty, and MANY other things they both feel weird about within the realm of sexuality and gender. SUPPORT via PATREON*: patreon.com/feelinweird/ Buy MERCH: kyeplant.bandcamp.com/...
5. (MY MOM) Living With AND Loving The Depressed People In Your Life
June 06, 2016 19:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBMe and my MOM talk about what it's like living with depressed people. This is an emotional one--get your tissues out! CW: suicide, hospitals, self-harm. We discuss: My dad's mental breakdown; My various breakdowns; how to love a person when you don't understand the illness (depression); how to cope when you feel alone; trips to the psych ward; strange family dynamics; cancer; terrible family holidays; being a mother and a wife; loving people more than life itself; and MORE! ...
4. Addiction + Recovery
May 30, 2016 03:55 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBSara talks: her battle with addiction; her rock bottom; abusive relationships; PTSD; self-care & RECOVERY! Sara (photographer/artist) the highs and rock bottoms of her alcoholism. She hasn't really shared this story before and IT'S A GREAT EPISODE! We also discuss: drinking malt liquor in Calgary; hitting rock bottom; abusive relationships; PTSD; photography; anxiety; self-care and self-love; The Clash; AND SO MUCH MORE. SUPPORT via PATREON*: patreon.com/feelinweird/ Buy M...