Therapy Roulette
58 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsTherapy Roulette: Consent to Vent is a mental health and comedy podcast where we encourage you to laugh about the bad sh*t. We're on a mission to destigmatize mental health and help listeners cope. Hosted by Michele Baci, a stand-up comic and writer, guests vent and spin a roulette wheel to provide insight on random lifestyle questions.
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Befriending Your Anxiety w/ Meryl Klemow
August 26, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBMichele (@michelebacicomedy) is going on hiatus from the pod to focus on stand-up and real life! This week’s guest is podcaster and comedian Meryl Klemow (@merylklemow), who shares her experience of working alongside a comedy podcast co-host, the advantages to embracing anxiety, her early experience of panic attacks, and learning to be less hard on yourself. The ladies discuss setting and maintaining boundaries, evaluate how nutrition affects your thinking, and consider trying a holistic app...
Following Your Dreams in LA w/ Alexis Salem
August 11, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBMichele (@michelebacicomedy) shares stories from New York, including watching an alien rom-com and attending her sister’s bachelorette party. This week’s guest is actress, stage manager and screenwriter, Alexis Salem, who opens up about the difficulty of her current living situation between caretaking for a relative and driving around LA for work and school. The ladies discuss the complexities of the entertainment biz, including moving up the career ladder, trying to stay positive, and not...
Confronting Eco-Anxiety and B*tchy Behavior w/ Larisa Southerland
July 22, 2022 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBThis week, Michele (@michelebacicomedy) is visiting her family in Long Island and removing some emotional baggage. This week’s guest is environmentalist and graduate student studying marriage and family therapy, Larisa Southerland (@sustainablylarisa). She tells us how she started her therapy journey after her mom called her out for some bitchy behavior. The ladies discuss coping with depression and what happens when a therapist breaks your trust. Larisa drops knowledge on confronting eco-an...
The Perils of Male Friendship w/ Gabe Mollica
July 07, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBMichele (@michelebacicomedy) is traveling to the East Coast, visiting Boston, and hiding in the forest. This week’s guest is stand-up comic and storyteller Gabe Mollica (@GabeMollica). They talk about rebelling against the TikTok algorithm, kicking drunk audience members out of a show, hosting vs. featuring, comedy goals, and the frustrations of American healthcare. Gabe shares his process of working on a solo show about male friendship, which is on tour now. ~ Follow Gabe Mollica! IG: @Gab...
I Can Still Feel the Dust Behind My Eyes | Lightning in a Bottle Recap w/ Jon & Christine Garner
June 23, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBThese days, Michele (@michelebacicomedy) is acting a little selfish and scheduling time for herself. She mentions The Power of Habit and her book club failure. This week’s guests include Jon Garner, mycologist, lab technician, and educator (@the_meddlingmushroom) and Christine Garner, hair styling professional and business owner of @theGratefullHead. This episode is co-hosted by Michele’s partner, Joseph, engineer and woodworker. The group shares their experience at the California music fes...
Whoops, Accidentally Poisoned Myself!
June 10, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBMichele (@michelebacicomedy) is back from vacation and apologizes for going MIA. She shares about her experience at the music festival Lightning in a Bottle, including maintaining uncomfortable eye contact during yoga, deep conversations with a hippie, a near catastrophe from dry ice, epiphanies while dancing, the saving grace of a saltine, playing Frick Frack Blackjack, and the sheer bliss of turning off your phone and being present in the desert. ~ Write a review! - ratethispodcast.com/th...
Beware of the Eclipse w/ Olivia Hill
April 28, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBMichele (@michelebacicomedy) is beat up from her outdoor adventures. This week’s guest is LA stand-up comic Oliva Hill (@freesampleolivia). The ladies commiserate with Van Gogh and discuss Instagram museums. Olivia talks about sobriety, the open mic phenomenon, falling in platonic love with your therapist, the poisonous nature of TikTok, working as a pet sitter, feeding neighborhood cats, and taking up astrology as a hobby. ~ Follow Michele Baci! IG: @michelebacicomedy Twitter: @michelebac...
More Foreplay and Fewer Panic Attacks w/ David Khalili, LMFT & Sex Therapist
April 15, 2022 09:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBTrying to have more fun, Michele (@michelebacicomedy) is learning how to roller skate. This week’s guest is David Khalili (@RouseTherapy) sex therapist and founder of Rouse Relational Wellness. David’s work as a therapist allows people to overcome anxiety in the bedroom. He digs into working through anxiety with a partner, the delicate nature of taking on triads as clients, dropping out of a PhD program, being a fan of therapy for life, new parenthood, and the special hell that is therapist ...
Scratch "Pepper Sprayed" Off My Bucket List w/ Stan Talouis
April 01, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBMichele (@michelebacicomedy) talks about her business trip to Las Vegas and making new work friends out in the wild. This week’s guest is New York standup comic Stan Talouis (@funnymanstan). They discuss his calm demeanor, the last time he got angry, digging up repressed memories, trying to get validation from your mom, the woes of taking the bus, and how to outsmart a credit score. ~ Follow Michele Baci! IG: @michelebacicomedy Twitter: @michelebaci Standup Shows: https://linktr.ee/miche...
Friendship Turned Fragile
March 11, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBMichele (@michelebacicomedy) talks about maintaining friendships, how much time goes into making a casual friend vs. a close friend, overcoming a fear of phone calls, and how friendships grow more important as we age. ~ Write a review! - ratethispodcast.com/therapy Send us an email! - [email protected] ~ Follow Michele Baci! IG: @michelebacicomedy Twitter: @michelebaci Standup Shows: https://linktr.ee/michelebaci ~ Follow Therapy Roulette! IG: @therapyroulettepod Twitter: @Th...
Setting Boundaries Online and IRL w/ Ama Scriver
February 25, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBWelcome to season 2! Michele (@michelebacicomedy) shares some of her goals for the new year, including a yoga challenge and going outside more. This week’s guest is Canadian journalist Ama Scriver, host of the pop culture podcast High Low Brow. Ama spills some hot goss and educates Michele on the Kardashians. She discusses setting boundaries, embracing your chosen family, body acceptance, giving less of a f*ck as you age, and what happens when your couples therapist doesn’t read the intake f...
Universal Relationship Issues w/ Dr Amani Zarroug (Clinical Psychologist & Psychosexual Therapist)
December 06, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBMichele (@michelebacicomedy) talks about returning to standup comedy and overcoming stage fright. This week’s guest is clinical psychologist, relationship and psychosexual therapist, Dr Amani Zarroug. Dr Zarroug dissects the reality TV show Blue Therapy and the Gottman book Eight Dates. She opens up about the difficulties of conducting couples therapy, as well as being a Libra and having an indecisive nature. She also vents about the lack of fertility equality regarding IVF treatments throug...
The New Approach to Therapy w/ Eddie Carrillo (MA, LPC)
November 18, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBMichele (@michelebaci) is celebrating her birthday, BUT ALSO scheduling time to rest. This week’s guest is Eddie Carrillo, licensed therapist and co-host of the Millenium Mental Health Channel. Eddie and Michele discuss how representation leads to normalization, how gen Z is the most empathetic generation yet, the old school (and white) POV in academia, and the drive to improve inclusivity. Eddie opens up about the difficulties of trying to stay true to yourself as a POC in a predominantly w...
Navigating the Outer Monologue, Creativity, and Parenthood w/ Skyler Glordano
October 29, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBMichele (@michelebaci) feels threatened by her dermatologist, but in a good way. This week’s guest is Skyler Glordano, host of the space opera drama Omega Star 7. Skyler shares how his ADHD ties into his creative projects, including podcasting, writing, and music. They discuss the strange joy of starting a podcast in 2020. Skyler shares his experience with Twitch streaming, the pressures of being in a band, manic depression, coming off of medication, being diagnosed with ADHD as a kid, and p...
Coming Out as Bisexual and Mastering Dungeons w/ Melissa Lusk
October 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBMichele (@michelebaci) shares an update on her new therapist and how she’s binging the dramedy This Way Up. This week’s guest is musician, mom, and dungeon master, Melissa Lusk (@melissajlusk). Melissa shares her experiences of coming out as bisexual as an adult, her recent trauma of a miscarriage, balancing motherhood. and exactly how much it costs to have a baby. She also explains the allure of RPGs such as Dungeon & Dragons and speculates as to how horny you can get while playing the game...
Attachment Styles Explained w/ Paige Bond, LMFT & Couples Therapist
September 30, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBIt’s the one-year anniversary of Therapy Roulette! Michele (@michelebacicomedy) shares that she’s found not only a new therapist, but also a new doctor! This week’s guest is couples therapist, Paige Bond, LMFT. She explains the power behind the WAIT acronym, different attachment styles, and how her work as a therapist influences her relationship. She tells us about her ADHD diagnosis as an adult and how she manages it. Paige also shares her interest in killer whales and gives relationship ad...
How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t w/ Chris Tondevold
September 17, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBMichele (@michelebacicomedy) tells us about seeing Joe Rogan live. She talks to host of @ambitionradiopodcast Chris Tondevold, who opens up about seeking help for depression and realizing he needed therapy and medication. Chris shares a vulnerable story about regaining consciousness in the middle of a suicide attempt. He talks about the importance of finding people who are supportive when you’re getting sober and cutting people out who suck. Chris also reminisces about seeing live entertainm...
Pure Chaos w/ Joseph
September 03, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBToday’s guest is Michele’s partner, Joseph, a civil engineer and woodworker. They talk about how goddamn tired they are between DIY home improvement projects, painting rooms, learning feng shui, and living like absolute slobs. They discuss reaching a breaking point with stress levels, admit there’s too much chaos, and that they’ve been neglecting their health. They talk about Ted Lasso, Rick and Morty, and Final Space. Joseph tells us why he stopped going to EMDR therapy. They celebrate ge...
The Magic of Talk Therapy and Bombing on Stage w/ Sophie Spiers
August 19, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBMichele (@michelebaci) catches up with writer, comedian and actor Sophie Spiers (@sophiespierscomedy). Sophie tells us how she first started therapy when she moved to Los Angeles, opens up about her experience with panic attacks, the wonders of medication, talk therapy, and learning how her body reacts to anxiety. She explains her motivation for doing standup, why she’s totally fine with bombing on stage, creating outrageous characters, and filming funny videos for YouTube and social media. ...
Alone Time for Introverts
August 05, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBMichele (@michelebaci) has moved into her new house and it’s been a MESSY process. She shares an article about introverts with “rainforest minds,” which can refer to people with so many interests that they have trouble focusing on just one at a time. She tells a story about writing on her lunch break and trying to carve out a window of alone time every day. Write a review! - ratethispodcast.com/therapy Email us! - [email protected] Follow Michele Baci! IG: @michelebacicomedy Twi...
Sobbing Before Therapy and Writing About Grief w/ Katie Tamola
July 15, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBMichele (@michelebaci) gripes about the unpredictability of home ownership. Today’s guest is books and culture writer Katie Tamola (@katietamola). The ladies discuss making awkward eye contact and the pinnacle moment of turning thirty and confronting society’s implied milestones. They talk about dissecting Instagram from reality, the pros of being single vs. in a relationship, calling yourself a goddamn writer and cutting out imposter syndrome. Katie opens up about her current writing projec...
Accidentally High on CBD, Female Comedians, & Indie Podcasts w/ Rocky Powell
July 01, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBMichele is BACK after a brief hiatus and a trip home to New York. Comedian and voiceover artist Rocky Powell tells us about her podcast Wild Nights. The gals swap tips on getting back into the comedy scene after taking time off. Rocky shares that she started therapy after a breakup, waiting out her apartment lease with her ex, returning to the dating world, and why some guys just didn’t work out. She tells us about finding herself high (her mom too!) on some strong CBD. Rocky talks about her...
Therapy Reflections and a Mental Health Break!
May 20, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.57 MBMichele spills about why she quit therapy recently and how she plans to take better care of herself. She shares her plans to combat her issues, including writing more by starting with an outline, and creating a writing routine that she can stick to. Exercise is another priority, as well as increasing intensity when she can handle it. Michele opens up about her reluctance to let go of her attachment to work, (including this podcast!), and trying so hard to make everything “perfect.” She talks...
The Secret Struggles of High Achievers w/ Leadership Coach Rob Kalwarowsky
May 06, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBMichele is reading the book Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski and taking steps to recharge, relax, and plan a goddamn vacation. Today’s guest is Rob Kalwarowsky, a certified leadership coach, mental health advocate, and podcaster based in Alberta, Canada. Rob shares his struggles with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and PTSD. He tells us how he opened up a pandora’s box of trauma that he’s currently processing and how he suffered for a while with depression before seeking help. He...
Sobriety, a Serious Relationship, and Couples Counseling w/ Joseph
April 24, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBToday’s guest is Michele’s boyfriend, Joseph. He opens up about sobriety, codependency, ADHD, and his recovery as a former stoner. Michele and Joseph discuss their experience in couples counseling and practicing their communication skills. Joseph talks about going back to therapy to heal his trauma and triggers. They talk about CPTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and the importance of a therapist challenging you. They also sha...
Sobriety, a Serious Relationship After Rehab, and Couples Counseling w/ Joseph
April 24, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBToday’s guest is Michele’s boyfriend, Joseph. He opens up about sobriety, rehab, codependency, ADHD, and his recovery as a former stoner. Michele and Joseph discuss their experience in couples counseling and practicing their communication skills. Joseph talks about going back to therapy to heal his trauma and triggers. They talk about CPTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and the importance of a therapist challenging you. They a...
Instead of Therapy, You Can Start a Podcast w/ Erica Tafavoti
April 08, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBMichele vents about holiday traditions and the ongoing stress in her life, including her search to buy a house. Today’s guest is Erica Tafavoti, a digital marketer and host of the mental health podcast Unwell with Erica. She spills about her first consultation with a therapist and how it didn’t go the way she expected. They discuss the process of starting therapy, including getting a diagnosis, finding the right person to work with, and seeking out an older therapist with experience. Erica...
Instead of Therapy, You Can Start a Podcast w/ Erica Tafavoti
April 08, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBMichele vents about holiday traditions and the ongoing stress in her life, including her search to buy a house. Today’s guest is Erica Tafavoti, a digital marketer and host of the mental health podcast Unwell with Erica. She spills about her first consultation with a therapist and how it didn’t go the way she expected. They discuss the process of starting therapy, including getting a diagnosis, finding the right person to work with, and seeking out an older therapist with experience. Erica...
Autism Explained w/ Steven, a Professional Dog Groomer & Podcaster
March 25, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBMichele is recovering from burnout and focusing on making the podcast even better! We’re joined by Michele’s friend Amanda today as a guest co-host. Amanda is a writer and arts educator based in Philadelphia and was previously on episode 105. They discuss the home buying process, their paths to home ownership, the pros and cons of marriage, and how their relationships with their significant others are affected. Today’s guest is Steven, host of the Ballistic Autistic podcast. Steven opens u...
Anorexia, but Make It Funny w/ Standup Comic Dave Chawner
March 18, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBMichele talks about how her priorities have changed since lockdown and how she misses performing stand-up comedy. Today’s guest is Dave Chawner, a best-selling author and stand-up comic based in the UK. Dave opens up about his eating disorder and his journey to recovery. He talks about how anorexia affected his sex drive, emotions, and relationships. He shares his struggle with suicide ideation, depression, and his moment of hitting rock bottom. He discusses gender norms and communication ...
Mother, Entrepreneur, & a Podcast Side Hustle w/ Jedidah
March 11, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBMichele talks about ending couples therapy with her boyfriend and the importance of communication in a relationship. She shares her excitement about the Covid vaccine, anxiety about the pandemic ending, and her skeptic view of life returning to “normal.” She tells us that her lockdown experience has been relatively good (really!) in terms of career and growing in her relationship. Today’s guest is Jedidah, a product marketer, social media strategist, and founder of the podcast HerCanvas, wh...
Mother, Entrepreneur, & a Podcast Side Hustle w/ Jedidah
March 11, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBMichele talks about ending couples therapy with her boyfriend and the importance of communication in a relationship. She shares her excitement about the Covid vaccine, anxiety about the pandemic ending, and her skeptic view of life returning to “normal.” She tells us that her lockdown experience has been relatively good (really!) in terms of career and growing in her relationship. Today’s guest is Jedidah, a product marketer, social media strategist, and founder of the podcast HerCanvas, wh...
Reiki and Intuitive Healing w/ Amanda Day
March 05, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBMichele wants you to check out Therapy Roulette on YouTube so you can see how awkward she is in person. Video interviews are published every Monday. Today’s guest is Amanda Day, a Reiki Master and intuitive medium. Amanda shares her experience of raising two young children during the pandemic and how communication issues led her and her husband to seek out couples counseling. She opens up about her childhood trauma, PTSD, and the steps she’s taken to find inner peace and happiness. She disc...
Diversifying the Medical Field From Security Guard to Scrubs w/ Dr. Russell Ledet
February 25, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBMichele vents about how she’s finally getting enough sleep and how she’s trying to transform from a night owl into a morning person to carve out more time for herself. She talks about the book What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast by Laura Vanderkam. Today’s guest is Dr. Russell Ledet, a scientist, medical student, and cofounder of the 15 White Coats, an organization that raises funds for students of color to apply to medical school. Dr. Ledet tells us how he grew up poor wit...
People Are Nicer in New York Than in the Midwest?! w/ Hannah Fairchild
February 19, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBLately, Michele is experiencing bad depression, but better anxiety. Yay? She tells us how her DBT lessons, meditation, and couples counseling are going. Today’s guest is Hannah Fairchild, a singer-songwriter and performer based in Brooklyn, NY. Hannah talks about socializing over the internet and making new friends in the gaming, art, and music communities, including Dungeons & Dragons. She reminisces on the Before Times when she could experience New York City with everything open. She tell...
Moving Cross Country & Chasing the Covid-19 Peak w/ an Essential Worker
February 12, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBMichele shares some mental health tips for frontline workers. Today’s guest is Emily, a dietitian at a hospital in Los Angeles. Emily moved from New York to LA in the middle of the pandemic to help her girlfriend open a restaurant that serves Latin American / Asian fusion empanadas and because LA is a nicer place to quarantine. Emily explains how she became a registered dietitian, how it’s different from calling yourself a nutritionist, and the rewarding components of her job, including help...
How to Be Your Best Self in a Relationship w/ Harrison Thompson
February 04, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBMichele spills about her latest therapy session and how she’s doing with anxiety and depression. She might start a political career someday or she might find a writing agent in Hollywood. Or both! Today’s guest is Harrison Thompson, a cognitive behavioral therapist who specializes in relationships. Harrison talks about running a therapy practice in the Bahamas, seeking therapy for himself, the rewards of helping challenging clients, parenting a new baby, being a good husband and partner for...
Living for Reality TV & Getting Sh*t Done in Lockdown w/ Shadia Sepehrnia
January 29, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBMichele tells us why she wanted to start a podcast in the first place and how she’s been doing with her New Year’s resolutions, breaking big goals into more bite-size pieces. Today’s guest is Shadia Sepehrnia, a writer and director based in LA. Michele and Shadia discuss how the lack of socializing is driving them insane, even though they’re both introverts. Shadia talks about being a TV and film nerd growing up. They discuss the Pixar movie Soul, the questionable reality of 90 Day Fiancé, ...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) w/ Sue Baci
January 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBMichele shares that she met with a brand new therapist. She also finished reading the book How to Be a Person in the World by Heather Havrilesky. Today Michele talks to her mom, Sue Baci, who shares her experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Sue talks about learning skills to maintain good emotional health, mindfulness, how to compromise, and how she stayed calm during a family emergency. She explains how to avoid “catastrophic thinking,” including anxiety about dwelling the pa...
Identity Crisis w/ Anastasia Washington
January 15, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBMichele reveals that she’s going to couples therapy with her boyfriend. AND she’s using insurance to pay for it, now that she no longer prescribes to the myth of “the permanent record.” This week’s guest is Anastasia Washington (@anastasiawash), a podcaster, actress, and comedian. She tells us about her anxiety disorder, finding her therapist soulmate, growing up a child actor, being typecast as the “quirky best friend,” and accepting that she wants to be the main character in her own life,...
Vulnerability in Improv & Sketch Comedy w/ Kay Mollica
January 07, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBMichele (@michelebacicomedy) talks about the riots on the US Capitol and the hypocrisy behind it. She’s also seeing a new therapist soon! This week’s guest is Kay Mollica (@quemollica), a Brooklyn based comedian and voice over artist. Kay talks about going to art school and the ladies bond over going to New York state colleges. Kay tells us that she loves to gab, and that’s why therapy works so well for her. Kay shares that she wanted to get into comedy since she was a teenager. She talks ...
Here’s to 2021 and Whatever Hell It May Bring
December 31, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBMichele (@michelebacicomedy) tells us her resolutions for the new year, which teeter between totally realistic, bite-size goals and seemingly impossible dreams. She reflects on the good things that have happened to her in 2020 and what she’s grateful for. Follow Therapy Roulette: Instagram: @therapyroulettepod Twitter: @TherapyRoulette YouTube channel: Therapy Roulette Write in to the pod! [email protected] Follow Michele Baci: Instagram: @michelebacicomedy Twitter: @michel...
Chill Tips from a Cannabis Entrepreneur w/ Geraldine Mae Cueva
December 27, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBMichele (@michelebacicomedy) shares what she’s baking for Christmas and why it’s not the worst thing in the world to break some eggs. She’s also in the market for a new therapist. This week’s guest is Geraldine Mae Cueva (@ohhmygeeg), a merchant turned marketer in the cannabis industry and the brains behind Art & Times of Chill (@artandtimesofchill). She tells us about testing positive for Covid before planning to fly home for the holidays, why she sought therapy for the first time, why she...
Schizoaffective and Creating After a Breakdown with Jaime Chaifetz
December 17, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBMichele (@michelebaci) tells us she’s created a budget that only lets her order takeout food once a week. So far, every week, she orders pizza. She's trying to learn time management skills. If you have any tips, please write in to the podcast! This week, we talk to Jaime Chaifetz about her previous therapist who acted more like a grandpa, how TV shows portray mental health treatment, and how an episode of Lost inspired her to change her life. She discusses having schizoaffective disorder an...
Hypnotherapy, Marriage, and Painting Ceilings with Rebecca West
December 11, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBMichele (@michelebaci) tells us why she’s getting into the goddamn holiday spirit and decorating for Christmas. She’s managing anxiety by writing in a gratitude journal and organizing her “work from home” environment. She talks about how she and Joseph are saving money to move into a house, vents about LA’s latest Stay at Home Order, and discusses plans for a Zoom Christmas. Today’s guest is Rebecca West (@beseriouslyhappy), an interior designer, author, and CEO of Seriously Happy Homes. Sh...
Survive and Thrive Beyond Food Addiction with Paul Calcote
December 03, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBMichele opens up about her own experience with depression, food addiction, and overeating as a coping mechanism. She reveals that when she was younger, she would alternate between eating disorders and battled an addiction to fast food. She shares how she quit drinking soda and started eating healthier. Today’s guest is Paul Calcote, a content creator and host of the podcast, Real People Real Talk. Paul tells us that he regularly sees a counselor for mental health maintenance and to give hi...
Self Care for Artists and Creatives with Michelle Han
November 29, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBIn the intro, Michele (@michelebacicomedy) catches up with Kelly Mohen (@kellendria21) about why Kelly’s feeling optimistic lately. They discuss Thanksgiving plans and Kelly’s recent exposure to a friend diagnosed with COVID. Michele discusses her existential dread about turning 30. Kelly gushes about feminism in the TV show, The Queen’s Gambit. Today’s guest is Michelle Han (@mintymich), a Self Care Coach who specializes in working with Women of Color creatives and artists. Michelle has he...
“Diagnosed with 9/11” with Gabe Mollica
November 19, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBMichele (@michelebacicomedy) reveals that she turned thirty over the weekend and feels no different. Maybe a little more depressed than usual? This week’s guest is Gabe Mollica (@GabeMollica), a standup comedian and writer who has appeared at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Gabe talks about moving back in with his parents on Long Island and about the year he spent living in Scotland. Michele and Gabe nerd out over their favorite comedians, comedy podcasts, and discuss the standup industry. ...
“Diagnosed with 9/11” with Gabe Mollica
November 19, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBMichele (@michelebacicomedy) reveals that she turned thirty over the weekend and feels no different. Maybe a little more depressed than usual? This week’s guest is Gabe Mollica (@GabeMollica), a standup comedian and writer who has appeared at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Gabe talks about moving back in with his parents on Long Island and about the year he spent living in Scotland. Michele and Gabe nerd out over their favorite comedians, comedy podcasts, and discuss the standup industry. ...