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Manic Podcasting

27 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings

Manic Podcasting is a podcast that brings you conversations based on mental health, wellness, and community. Each Manic Episode will share insight into someone's life, provide information, or introduce you to something new all while relating it mental health. The content for each episode is curated based upon the guest's personal struggles and experience. Hosted by award-winning Peer Recovery Supporter Amanda Stoddard, Manic provides you with a first-hand account of struggle, success, recovery, and resilience.

Want to open up about your struggles? Want a platform to share your story? Want to make some noise for your success?
Contact me: [email protected]

*upon request episodes can have an anonymous guest.

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Episodes

Empathy & Other Things

June 10, 2019 23:55 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

Erin Wells aka Ms. Understood and I discuss what it means to be an empath. She talks about her struggles and all the intense emotions it brings her, we even get into different coping tactics and share different apps that help us. There's also a life pro tip at the end so to tune in until then. Be sure to check out Erin's website: https://www.msunderstood.co/ and book her for any of your stuff havin' needs: [email protected] Instagram: QueenMsUnderstood Twitter: MsUnderstood5...

Dreams & Nightmares

March 05, 2019 04:30 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

For this episode, I got a chance to talk with THE Kodak Chris a local Chicago photographer who's made quite a name for himself. We discuss his experience touring, favorite photographers, and of course delve into mental health. All of this & more, just click play!

Dreams & Nightmares

March 05, 2019 04:30 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

For this episode, I got a chance to talk with THE Kodak Chris a local Chicago photographer who's made quite a name for himself. He just returned from a lengthy tour with the band Belmont and tells me all about it. We discuss his favorite/least favorite parts about touring, we also get into his favorite photographers and what exactly he loves about them. Chris also opens up about fatherhood and raising two beautiful children. As always, we include mental health talk namely discussing the misc...

cPTSD & Other Acronyms

February 07, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

My friend and I talk about our experiences with cPTSD, our trauma, and other aspects of our lives that heavily impact us.

cPTSD & Other Acronyms

February 07, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

My friend and I sit and talk about our experiences with cPTSD, our trauma, and other aspects of our lives that heavily impact us. This episode is pretty heavy and contains topics such as self-harm, substance abuse, suicidal ideation & other topics. We also discuss DID, dissociation, and other mental ailments that are a result of trauma. This episode does contain heavy topics so I have listed timestamps of them below: 16:00 - 17:30 gun encounter 26:52 - 27:18 hospitalization 28:32 - 28:...

Minisode 001: An Album Review

January 09, 2019 02:45 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

For this manic minisode I will be doing a quick album review of "It's History, It's Poetry" by Chicago-based pop-punk band Detour North. These guys had their debut album release in 2018 and your host Amanda dissects it and gives you a brief run-down of what she likes about it. There's a lot more I wanted to say, but this is a "mini"sode. Be sure to check out IHIP, available on all streaming sites right now! detournorth.bandcamp.com

Behind The Curtain

December 20, 2018 01:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

For this episode, I am joined by Stix Newman aka Stixen Stones local Drag Queen, amazing fashion designer and close friend. We talk about the story behind her drag persona, her life's trauma, and what it means to be a fem-presenting non-binary person.

Behind The Curtain

December 20, 2018 01:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

For this episode, I am joined by Stix Newman aka Stixen Stones local Drag Queen, amazing fashion designer and close friend. We talk about the story behind her drag persona, her life's trauma, and what it means to be a fem-presenting non-binary person. Learn about what makes Stix who she is and how she sees the world around her. This episode taught me so much about life, Stix, the drag community, and pushing the boundaries on typical gender stereotypes. Check out Stix on Twitter: @OfficialSt...

Art vs Artistry

December 11, 2018 22:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

"We can miss almost everything amazing about art when we think of it as a competition" In this episode, I met up with Darby O' Dooley to talk about different art forms and their generational shift. We also discuss how we feel personally about the state of the art around us & how social media can impact and change that constantly. Many different topics are dissected and analyzed throughout these 54 minutes, so listen in!

More About Nothing

December 03, 2018 01:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB

Your host Amanda talks about her journey in life, her trauma, but most of all why she started the podcast in the first place.

More About Nothing

December 03, 2018 01:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB

On this episode, I talk about my journey in life, my trauma, but most of all why I started the podcast in the first place. I delve into my past therapists, my diagnosis of bipolar, and how trauma has impacted my life. I hope to inspire others through my story and inspire others to make something of their own personal struggle. I discuss bipolar, CPTSD, CBT, DBT and EMDR. I do have a cold in this episode so sorry for the coughing and sniffles. *Disclaimer, this is my own personal story so pl...

Author's Note

September 19, 2018 00:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

Joining me for this one is writer Kevin White who's been published over 20 times. He delves into his inspiration, gives us some advice, and expands on much much more.

Author's Note

September 19, 2018 00:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

Joining me for this one is Kevin White a writer from Pennsylvania. He stresses the importance of Submittable, the unnecessary focus on drafts, his writing inspirations, and what you can do to help move your writing further along. Kevin gives some great advice about writing and is an extremely inspiring individual. Listen in and learn more. Find out more about Kevin and keep up to date with his writing on Twitter: @MisterKRW

OCD & Other Acronyms

August 29, 2018 00:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Maureen, Meredith and I sit down and discuss their struggles with OCD and other mental illnesses. They paint us a picture of what it's like for them on a daily basis. We also delve into society's stigmatization against mental health, physical health and even more. We give a shoutout to the males out there struggling as well! And we get kind of peeved at the current state of society in relation to mental health. Join the conversation!

OCD & Other Acronyms

August 29, 2018 00:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Maureen, Meredith and I sit down and discuss their struggles with OCD and other mental illnesses. We delve into society's stigmatization and more! Join the conversation.

Know About Nootropics

August 15, 2018 00:34 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Jesse Jardin and I discuss the world of Nootropics, what they are, some examples and why there's so much controversy surrounding them.

Know About Nootropics

August 15, 2018 00:34 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Jesse Jardin and I discuss the world of Nootropics, what they are, some examples and why there's so much controversy surrounding them. We delve into different types of Nootropics, what category they fall under and what they're used for. We also provide advice, clear some things up regarding how they're used and discuss why the FDA and healthcare system isn't utilizing them enough.

Donuts N' Akahol

August 01, 2018 00:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB

"Put the egos aside and let's get to work". For this episode, Graval and I talk about the local interview series Donuts N' Akahol , his future aspirations and what exactly is in store to Cincinnati's local hip-hop scene. We give a bunch of shoutouts, so listen out for your faves. Graval gives us the inside scoop into the dramas he faces, his struggles with DNA and the guests that will be appearing on Season 3, Coming August 2nd. Listen in and learn how to help your local scene! Check out Do...

The Music Box

July 25, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

For this episode, I sat down with Jesse Jardin and long-time friend Matt Smith to talk about our favorite artists, albums, and genres. All of us share our top five artists/albums and explain why they mean so much to us. We get into artists such as Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Arctic Monkeys, Kanye West, and many many more. The genres range from rock to hip-hop to indie to everything in-between. ​Listen in and hear stories about our lives, our love for music and how it has shaped us over time. M...

The Music Box

July 25, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

Jesse Jardin, Matt Smith and all sit down and discuss various genres of music including hip-hop, rock and much more. Listen in to hear our top five favorite albums of all time!

Cinci Local Scene

July 12, 2018 21:03 - 1 hour - 55 MB

Manic Episode # 4: Cincy Local Scene ft Gabe McQueen, James Jardee, Nathan Hill, and Nick Smith. This episode was so much fun to record! I met up with Gabe McQueen, James Jardee, Nathan Hill and Deadculture's Nick Smith. They all discuss their inspiration's, favorite venues, and their own personal experience inside Cincinnati's local music scene! We give a ton of shoutouts to local bands, so be on lookout for a name drop or for some advice on who to listen to in Cinci. I also got called out...

Stay Focused

July 12, 2018 20:44 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

Meredith Szturm and I talk about her experience as a photographer, her dreams and aspirations and what's in store for her future!

Stay Focused

July 12, 2018 20:44 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

For this episode, I met up with one of my best friends and one of the best photographers I know, Meredith Szturm! We talk about her successes, struggles, passions, and plans for the future. Meredith also leaves us with some fantastic advice for aspiring photographers. We also throw a bit of shade on the music scene, but you'll have to listen to find out. ​ Follow Meredith on Instagram: instagram.com/meredithszturmphoto & on Twitter: twitter.com/meredithszturm also check out her online po...

Hardcore Kids

July 12, 2018 20:28 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

Gabe McQueen and Landon Walker team up with me to talk about hardcore music and the various subgenres that come from it.

Hardcore Kids

July 12, 2018 20:28 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

Joining me for this one is Gabe McQueen and Landon Walker. Gabe is the former unclean vocalist and creator of local Cincinnati band, Underestimate. He has also put me on to many bands that stand just outside the hardcore genre. Landon specializes in percussion and is highly knowledgeable in instrumentation. He has introduced me to the harder side of hardcore music. We delve into not only the hardcore genre but also the many sub-genres that come with it. We all share our top four favorite ba...

Poetry & Sound

July 12, 2018 20:21 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

Jesse Jardin and Astod talk poetry, music, and the importance of repetition in both.

Poetry & Sound

July 12, 2018 20:21 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

Manic Episode #1: Poetry & Sound with Jesse Jardin Jesse Jardin, an aspiring writer, and I teamed up originally for a class project of mine to analyze different works of sound poetry. Throughout this episode, we compare Christian Bok's work with other works such as the musical stylings of Arctic Monkey's, the poem "Paper People" by Harry Baker, and we even delve into Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. During this discussion, we analyze different means of repetition and how it t...

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