Should I Get Bangs?
36 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsShould I Get Bangs? is a podcast about breakdowns &. breakthroughs. Very sensitive comedian Giulia Rozzi, and often a notable guest, explore times that they emotionally cut their bangs, metaphorically (and sometimes literally). Giulia will also share tips on how she (tries) to stay sane and occasionally check in with a licensed therapist (who also happens to be her sister Elena) for expert insight. Mixing comedy and mental health, this show entertains and empathizes. Reach out at [email protected]
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Episodes
Episode 35: Contentment with Jon Gabrus
September 23, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourComedian Jon Gabrus shares his realizations on ambition, boundaries and the meaning of success. This is such a fantastic episode to be the season one finale as it explores the balance between work and self-care and me putting this show on pause for a little bit while I work on some other things is exactly that, me trying to achieve career balance. I plan to come back with new shows this winter so stay tuned and if you haven't yet, please go back and enjoy past episodes until I return! Learn m...
Episode 34: Neutrality with Jenny Zigrino
September 16, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourComedian Jenny Zigrino opens up about eating disorder treatment, self love & acceptance. Jenny & Giulia also discuss the negative side of #body positivity & why their bulimia material doesn't seem to resonate with drunk audiences trying to have fun on a Saturday night. Donate to Jenny's special here! https://www.gofundme.com/f/be-apart-of-jenny-zigrinos-next-comedy-special Where to find guests: Jenny on Twitter & Instagram @jennyzigrino Giulia on Twitter @giuliarozzi & Instagram @msgiuliarozz...
Episode 33: Judgment with Vicki Barbolak
September 09, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourComedian Vicki Barbolak chats about fear, insecurity & that time 20 years when she accused me of stealing her joke. This is a really special episode in which Vicki and I get to honestly discuss an uncomfortable first encounter, practice forgiveness and learn that we have more common than not. Where to find guests: Vicki on Twitter & Instagram @VickiBarbolak Giulia on Twitter @giuliarozzi & Instagram @msgiuliarozzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 32: Support with Myq Kaplan
September 02, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourComedian Myq Kaplan talks about loneliness as a teen, friendship boundaries & accepting grief. We also discuss how "suppose to" and "should" ruin everything (except for the title of this podcast of course). Where to find guests: Myq on Twitter & Instagram @myqkaplan Giulia on Twitter @giuliarozzi & Instagram @msgiuliarozzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 31: Dogs minisode with Giulia Rozzi
August 26, 2021 15:42 - 20 minutesHost Giulia Rozzi shares that she cancelled this week's guest because she thought her dog was dying. She also offers some thoughts on loss, helping people who are grieving and what an adorable weirdo her pup is. Find Giulia on Twitter @giuliarozzi & Instagram @msgiuliarozzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 30: Growth with Steve Hernandez
August 19, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourComedian Steve Hernandez chats about going from pastor to polyamorous, sobriety and trying to be a better man. We also discuss grieving our first marriages and how we learned to be better in our current marriages. Where to find guests: Steve: Twitter @BigHern & Instagram @Hernia Giulia: Twitter @giuliarozzi & Instagram @msgiuliarozzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 29: Answers with Elena Rozzi Pellegrino
August 12, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutesTherapist (and Giulia's sister) Elena Rozzi Pellegrino answers listener emails and shares her expert insight. Topics include: picking your battles, being ghosted by your therapist and pandemic panic. If you have questions you'd like a comedian and therapist to discuss, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 28: Validation with Utkarsh Ambudkar
August 05, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourActor and musician Utkarsh Ambudkar talks about seeking approval, self-destructive behavior and why he got sober. Plus our cutie immigrant moms both make cameos and Utkarsh keeps bringing up my husband's basketball skills. Where to find guests: Utkarsh @utktheinc on Instagram & Twitter Giulia @msgiuliarozzi on Instagram & @giuliarozzi on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 27: Stigma minisode with Giulia Rozzi
July 29, 2021 13:37 - 21 minutesToday it's just me, your host Giulia Rozzi! I'm traveling and coordinating a guest was too difficult so here's a minisode of me talking about my mental health as a teen, stigma, my support of Simone Biles & that time(s) I cried in Whole Foods. And here is that list of low-cost/free therapy resources that I mentioned on the show: https://greatist.com/grow/resources-when-you-can-not-afford-therapy Follow Giulia: Twitter: @giuliarozzi Instagram: @mgiuliarozzi Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Episode 26: Danger with Steph Tolev
July 19, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutesComedian Steph Tolev opens up about sex addiction, assault and her difficult experience moving to America. Giulia and Steph also get very honest about how much Instagram messes with their self-esteem and about the fucked up ways girls are socialized. Warning, this episode discusses sexual assault and may be triggering for some listeners. Where to find guests: Steph on Instagram & Twitter: @stephtolev Giulia on Instagram @msgiuliarozzi & Twitter @giuliarozzi Learn more about your ad choices....
Episode 25: Focus with Nicole Byer
July 15, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourComedian Nicole Byer chats about her ADHD diagnosis, finding balance and that time she cried in a Footlocker. Giulia and Nicole also discuss the quest to be ethical consumers, the downsides of re-entering society and that time Giulia cried at a TV studio. Where to find guests: Nicole Byer on Twitter & Instagram : @nicolebyer Giulia on Twitter @giuliarozzi and Instagram @msgiuliarozzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 24: Identity with Matteo Lane
July 05, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutesComedian Matteo Lane discusses sexual and cultural identity, how it affects his art and his distain for people that cut their pasta. The two also talk about being Italian, speak in Italian and their shared love of wearing Nonna-style mumus. Giulia's sister & licensed therapist Elena hops on to share some expert insight. Where to find guests: Matteo on Instagram @matteolane Giulia on Instagram @msgiuliarozzi & Twitter @giuliarozzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 23: Pain with Alison Leiby
July 01, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourComedian and writer Alison Leiby discusses living with chronic physical pain, minimizing emotional pain & why we sometimes hide both. We also discuss why Top Chef makes her cry, abortion and the pitfalls of being an overly apologetic (and bleeding!) woman. Where to find guests: Alison on Twitter & Instagram @AlisonLeiby Giulia on Twitter @giuliarozzi and Instagram @msgiuliarozzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 22: Value with Giulia Rozzi
June 24, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutesHost Giulia Rozzi talks about Zoloft, sobbing in a DC hotel room, and why Conan O'Brien made her go back on meds. Also, it's me Giulia. I write these episode descriptions in the third person. Wild right?? I had recorded a whole episode with my sister but had tech issues and couldn't use it. This episode doesn't have excellent audio (apologies!) but it's the best I could do with my faulty internet connection today. Anyhoo, I hope you enjoy 40 minutes of me sharing a story about depression and ...
Episode 21: Creativity with Lizzy Cooperman
June 17, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourComedian & writer Lizzy Cooperman chats about internet poetry, the impact of The Artists Way and the human need for creative expression. Lizzy and Giulia also swap high school cheerleading stories (basically that Lizzy was cheerleader and Giulia desperately wanted to be one but failed to make the squad). Warning, this episode might inspire you to create more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 20: Safety with Baron Vaughn
June 10, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourComedian & actor Baron Vaughn opens up about trauma, feeling unsafe & how it affects him as a parent. He also shares what it was like growing up in Vegas in the 80s and having CPTSD (complex post traumatic stress disorder). Strongly encourage giving this episode a listen just for Baron's incredibly eloquent descriptions of what trauma feels like, he is an incredible wordsmith. Where to find guests: Baron on Twitter & Instagram: @barvonblaq Giulia on Twitter @giuliarozzi & Instagram @msgiuliar...
Episode 19: Healing with Debra Digiovanni
June 03, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourComedian Debra Digiovanni talks about age discrimination, eating disorders & love. She also shares her awful experience with an insensitive doctor and the dilemma of being a stand-up comedian that doesn't really want to go out at night anymore. Where to find guests: Debra: Twitter @DebraDiGiovanni & Instagram @debradg Giulia: Twitter @giuliarozzi & Instagram @msgiuliarozzi Resources: National Eating Disorders Association https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ The Body Positive thebodypositi...
Episode 18: Surviving with Clark Jones
May 27, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourComedian & writer Clark Jones opens up about surviving loss, being an empath & getting irrationally mad when your take out order is wrong. Giulia and Clark also bond over having very clean (OCD) moms and take a stairs analogy as far as it can go. Clark is like a brother to Giulia so this episode gets real deep. Where to find guests: Clark Twitter & Instagram @theeclarkjones Giulia Twitter @giuliarozzi & Instagram @msgiuliarozzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 17: Caring with Michelle Buteau
May 20, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourComedian Michelle Buteau talks about parenting her kids and herself, thriving in chaos and how to not give a fuck. Michelle and Giulia also reminisce about some of their public meltdowns and therapist/Giulia's sister Elena joins to share some expert insight. This episode is such a great honest conversation between two old friends! Where to find guests: Michelle on Twitter & Instagram @michellebuteau Giulia on Twitter @giuliarozzi & Instagram @msgiuliarozzi Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Episode 16: Expression with Bri Pruett
May 13, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourComedian Bri Pruett shares how a Tarot reading helped her find her voice. She and Giulia also discuss beauty standards, how to dress for comedy and a lot of witchy moon stuff. Where to find guests: Bri on Twitter & Instagram @bripruett Giulia on Twitter @giuliarozzi & Instagram @msgiuliarozzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 15: Purpose with James Miles
May 06, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourEducator & former actor James Miles shares a major life change: switching careers. We also chat about social justice, escaping yourself and reminisce about when James was on Law & Order and Giulia was a real estate agent for 24 hours. This is an especially a great episode for anyone dealing with a common pandemic question "what do I do with my life now?" Where to find guests: James on Twitter & Instagram @Fresh_Professor Giulia on Twitter @giuliarozzi & Instagram @msgiuliarozzi Resources: Ba...
Episode 14: Compartmentalizing with Gabe Liedman
April 29, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourWriter & comedian Gabe Liedman shares how he dealt with falling apart at work. He and Giulia also discuss coping with the pandemic, feeling responsible for other people's feelings and crying on Zoom. Where to find guests: Gabe on Twitter & Instagram @gabeliedman Giulia on Twitter @giuliarozzi & Instagram @msgiuliarozzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 13: Vaccinated with Giulia Rozzi
April 22, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutesA quick mini episode with me, Giulia Rozzi. I got the second dose of the Covid vaccine and it made me too tired to do a full episode so here's just a lil' nugget of Moderna-fueled love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 12: Crying with Amy Miller
April 15, 2021 11:00 - 1 hourComedian Amy Miller talks about what makes her cry & that one time she sobbed on stage. She also shares how comedy has made her more emotional, crying in front of her boyfriend & the affect of the movie Daylight. If you haven't cried in a while I hope this episodes inspires you to let out a good sob. Where to find guests: Amy: @amymiller on Twitter & @AmyMillerComedy on Instagram Giulia: @giuliarozzi on Twitter & @msgiuliarozzi on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Episode 11: Reacting with Leah Bonema
April 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourComedian Leah Bonema opens up about moving away from her family and almost losing her mom. We also discuss learning to cry more, reacting to fear and how Tom Hardy changed her life. This is a real vulnerable one. Where to find guests: Leah on Twitter & Instagram @LeahBonnema Giulia on Twitter @giuliarozzi & Instagram @msgiuliarozzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 10: Detached with Paul Greenberg
April 01, 2021 11:00 - 1 hourNew York Times best selling author Paul Greenberg discusses the life-changing effects of ditching his iPhone. Sharing insight from his new book Goodbye Phone, Hello World Paul opens up about how his phone was stealing his attention away from his son, the lost art of fact-checking, and offers practical advice for easing phone addiction. Warning! This episode might change your life (or at least change your relationship with your phone). Where to find guests: Paul on Twitter @4fishgreenberg & g...
Episode 9: Assimilating with Aparna Nancherla
March 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourComedian Aparna Nancherla chats about being raised by immigrants, eating disorders and anxiety. She and Giulia also bond over not being allowed to go to sleepovers as and kids and not wanting to go to parties as adults. Trigger warning: we discuss restricted eating & bulimia. Where to find guests: Aparna on Twitter & Instagram @aparnapkin Giulia on Twitter @giuliarozzi & Instagram @msgiuliarozzi Resources discussed on the show: Meditation Minis with Chel Hamilton: https://podcasts.apple.co...
Episode 8: Therapy with Nore Davis
March 18, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourComedian Nore Davis talks about suppressing feelings and how a toxic relationship led him to therapy. Also therapist/Giulia's sister Elena also comes on the show to chat about how to encourage someone to get treatment. Men, I hope this one inspires you. Where to find guests: Nore on Twitter & Instagram @noredavis Giulia on Twitter @giuliarozzi & Instagram @msgiuliarozzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 7: Competition with Jo Firestone
March 11, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutesComedian Jo Firestone opens up about how competition makes her feel bad. Jo & Giulia also discuss high school friendship wounds and their shared love of Tara Brach. Plus a special appearance by Jo's dog! Where to find guests: Jo on Instagram @yoyofirestone Giulia on Twitter @giuliarozzi & Instagram @msgiuliarozzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 6: Meditating with Rhea Butcher
March 04, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourComedian Rhea Butcher shares their journey with grief and codependency. Also Giulia and Rhea discuss their fear of water and therapist/Giulia's sister Elena offers some advice for breaking up with your therapist. After you listen to this I strongly you to close your eyes and take 3 deep breaths...congratulations you just meditated! Where to find guests: Rhea Twitter @RheaButcher & Instagram @RheaButcher Giulia on Twitter @giuliarozzi & Instagram @msgiuliarozzi Learn more about your ad choic...
Episode 5: Logging Off with Emmy Blotnick
February 25, 2021 05:00 - 1 hourComedian & writer Emmy Blotnick talks about why she's hardly on social media. Plus therapist, aka my sister Elena, hops on to share how social media affects our mental health. I hope this episode helps you scroll & post less (unless of course you're posting about this podcast!) Where to find guests: Emmy on Twitter @emmyblotnick & Instagram @emmyblotnick Giulia on Twitter @giuliarozzi & Instagram @msgiuliarozzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 4: Acceptance with Josh Gondelman
February 18, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourComedian & writer Josh Gondelman shares how a break-up led him to make some big changes. We also chat about pep talks, career lows and my baby makes an unexpected guest appearance! Where to find guests: Josh on Twitter @joshgondelman & Instagram. @joshgondelman Giulia on Twitter @giuliarozzi & Instagram @msgiuliarozzi Psychology Today article on third person pep talks: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201505/the-voice-reason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Episode 3: Escaping with Sydnee Washington
February 11, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourComedian Sydnee Washington shares her journey from hard partying to working hard in therapy. Plus we chat about puking on your boss, good skin & off pod we admitted we both almost cried multiple times while recording. Warning, this episode discusses suicidal thoughts. Resources mentioned in this episode: NAMI.org NationalSuicidePreventionLifeline.org trevorproject.org psychologytoday.com Where to find guests: Sydnee on Twitter @justsydnyc & Instagram @justsydbw Giulia on Twitter @giuliarozzi ...
Episode 2: Faith with Christi Chiello
February 04, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutesComedian and actress Christi Chiello opens up to Giulia about losing and finding God. They also discuss shame, crystals and their old therapist (yes, they once had the same therapist). I pray (see what I did there?) you enjoy this episode. Where to find guests: Christi on Twitter & Instagram @christichiello Giulia on Twitter @giuliarozzi & Instagram @msgiuliarozzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 1: Fear with Chris Garcia
January 28, 2021 05:01 - 1 hourComedian Chris Garcia talks to Giulia about how his childhood anxiety lead him to come up with an impressive ruse. Plus Giulia's sister Elena, a licensed therapist, offers insight on dealing with fear. Where to find guests: Giulia on Twitter @giuliarozzi & Instagram @msgiuliarozzi Chris on Twitter @_chrisgarcia & on Instagram @radtuna Elena on Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/elena-rozzi-pellegrino-lexington-ma/48993 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Should I Get Bangs? Trailer
January 18, 2021 20:50 - 3 minutesWelcome to Should I Get Bangs? a podcast about breakdowns &. breakthroughs. Each week very sensitive comedian Giulia Rozzi and a notable guest have a conversation about times that they emotionally cut their bangs, metaphorically (and sometimes literally). Giulia will also share tips on how to stay sane and occasionally check in with a licensed therapist Elena (who also happens to be her sister) for expert insight. Mixing comedy and mental health, this show entertains and empathizes. Learn mo...