Trigger warning: child abuse and sexual assault are discussed but not described in this episode.

Interview with Jeannie Mecorney, an artist, cartoonist, memoirist and Gabbie’s mom. Jeannie chats with us about life after retirement and finally owning the blank page to work that brings her joy and the ability to reflect on her mentals. She is working on her most personal work a graphic memoir about growing up with a father diagnosed with schizophrenia. Also outside of being mom to Gabbie and Miriam, she is most known for her sharp, witty and funny single panel cartoon, Chicken Scratch.

//More about Jeannie//

Substack: @chickenscratchcomics

Website: mecorney.com

Bio: comicallyexposed.com/person/jeannie-mecorney

//Therapy acronyms mentioned//

DSM-5: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Four (or Five) F’s: fight, flight, freeze, fawn (and flock)

//Therapy terms mentioned//

anxiety, boundaries, child abuse, depression, generational trauma, intrusive thoughts, rape, schizophrenia, self-care, self-compassion, sexual assault, shame, toxic masculinity, trauma

//Links to resources mentioned//

988: https://988lifeline.org/get-help

Adult Children of Alcoholics and Other Dysfunctional Families: https://adultchildren.org

Adverse Childhood Experiences: https://www.acesaware.org

Graphic Medicine: Graphic Novels on Mental Illness: https://www.graphicmedicine.org

International OCD Foundation (iocdf): https://iocdf.org

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org

Sequential Artists Workshop: https://www.sequentialartistsworkshop.org

Correction: Author mentioned was not David Watkins, but Pete Walker.

Complex PTSD by Pete Walker: https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9781977338150-complex-ptsd

//Connect with Gabbie and Heather//

Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcast

Interwebs (text or voice message): comicallyexposed.com/

Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!

//Credits//

Guest: Jeannie Mecorney

Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather Nye

Producer & Graphic Designer: Heather Nye

Music by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)

Stock Photography by Krakograff Textures (Unsplash)

We're finally back, again! Hiatus shimatus. We discuss the process of finding our creative work and accepting the way we work. Heather tries to figure out what she wants to do and prepares for a difficult conversation. Gabbie finds success with stand up and dreams of bombing and making millions.

New episodes on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

//Therapy acronyms mentioned//

ACT: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

ADHD: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

ERP: Exposure & Response Prevention

//Therapy terms mentioned//

Self-compassion, masking

//Connect with Gabbie and Heather//

Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcast

Interwebs (text or voice message): comicallyexposed.com/

Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!

//Credits//

Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather Nye

Producer & Graphic Designer: Heather Nye

Music by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)

Stock Photography by Faris Mohammed (Unsplash)

Interview with Angie Hawkins, an author and storyteller that studied at Second City in Chicago. She published her first memoir, Running in Slippers, is a raw and vulnerable retelling that begins with a breakup and loss of a parent to a life changing motivational conference that sparks a big move from Chicago to Hawaii. Also, her rediscovering her passion for writing. Angie shares her experiences with anxiety, depression and an eating disorder. We discuss the differences between anxiety attacks and panic attacks. And the fact that Angie and Gabbie are improv snobs.

//More about Angie//

Instagram: @angiehawkins808

Website: https://www.runninginslippers.com

Running in Slippers (a memoir), go to her website to find out where to buy her book.

//Therapy acronyms mentioned//

ADHD: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

TMS: Transcranial magnetic stimulation

//Therapy terms mentioned//

Anxiety, anxiety attacks, compulsions, depression, disordered, dissociation, eating disorder, intrusive thoughts, mindfulness (being present, grounded), panic attacks, perfectionism, self-compassion, self-harm

//Connect with Gabbie and Heather//

Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcast

Interwebs (text or voice message): comicallyexposed.com/

Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!

//Credits//

Guest: Angie Hawkins

Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather Nye

Producer & Graphic Designer: Heather Nye

Music by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)

Stock Photography by Jazmin Quaynor (Unsplash)

We're finally back! Did you miss us? Well, we missed you.

Nothing makes you feel funnier than powerlessness. We chat about the struggles of ERP, accepting uncertainty and overthinking paralysis. Gabbie brings up the phenomenon of experiencing less OCD while traveling and the crows she is trying to befriend. Also, Heather needs to stop thinking.

Next episode will be our interview with Angie Hawkins.

//Therapy acronyms mentioned//

ACT: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

ADHD: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

DSM-5: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition

ERP: Exposure & Response Prevention

//Therapy terms mentioned//

Anxiety, autism, compulsions, depression, imaginal, intrusive thoughts, overthinking, rigid thinking, rules, self-compassion, talk therapy, uncertainty

//Other things mentioned//

Gabbie's Tutors: awesomesaucetutor.com

Lauren Veloski, Writing is Bananas: instagram.com/writingisbananas/

//Connect with Gabbie and Heather//

Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcast

Interwebs (text or voice message): comicallyexposed.com/

Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!

//Credits//

Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather Nye

Producer & Graphic Designer: Heather Nye

Music by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)

Stock Photography by Ferenc Horvath (Unsplash)

It's OCD Awareness Week! Gabbie reminds Heather of the rules we create. Heather gives Gabbie a deadline. We discuss disrupting our OCD by doing something different, holding things loosely and nightmares. Also, comedy things we are working on.

//OCD Resources//

IOCDF: iocdf.org

NOCD: treatmyocd.com

//Therapy acronyms mentioned//

ADHD: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder

ERP: Exposure & Response Prevention

TMS: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

//Therapy terms mentioned//

Avoidance, Dopamine, Insomnia (sleep issues, nightmares), Values

//Connect with Gabbie and Heather//

Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcast

Interwebs (text or voice message): comicallyexposed.com/

Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!

//Credits//

Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather Nye

Producer & Graphic Designer: Heather Nye

Music by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)

Stock Photography by Washington Oliveira (Unsplash)

Interview with Winston Carter, a talented Los Angeles based comedian, writer, editor and musician. He is a member of the Pack Theater house team [REDACTED] and the drummer of the band Drac and the Swamp Rats. Winston chats about his mental health and his feelings on accepting them as they are, good or bad. And gifts everyone with memorable stories about an anxiety fueled flight from China to save dogs and a gas leak during a basement gig. We discuss claustrophobia, anxiety and an accidental exposure watching YouTube. Also, the important mental health benefit of exercising and drinking water.

If you enjoyed Winston's episode, check out Ege's (Ep. 12 & 21), Maeve's (Ep. 18 & 19) & Christopher's (Ep. 22) interviews.

//More about Winston//

Instagram: @winstonious

Twitter: @winstonious

[REDACTED] Sketch team's Instagram: @redactedsketchcomedy

Drac and the Swamp Rats' Instagram: @dracswamprats

//Therapy acronyms mentioned//

ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

ADHD (ADD): Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder

CBT: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

GAD: Generalized Anxiety Disorder

ERP: Exposure and Response Prevention

//Therapy terms mentioned//

Anxiety, Catastrophizing, Claustrophobia, Cognitive Distortion, Dopamine, Imaginals, Intrusive Thoughts, Panic Attacks, Physical Ticks

//Connect with Gabbie and Heather//

Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcast

Interwebs (text or voice message): comicallyexposed.com/

Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!

//Credits//

Guest: Winston Carter

Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather Nye

Producer & Graphic Designer: Heather Nye

Music by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)

Stock Photography by Jan Huber (Unsplash)

Happy First Birthday, Podcast! Gabbie moves to her new place and finds a note with a hot take on Dan Aykroyd. Heather wants to get messy and be more open. We discuss OCD's best friend the backdoor spike. Also, self-compassion and new catchphrases for the show.

More interview episodes to come. And more of us too.

//Therapy acronyms mentioned//

ADHD: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder

//Therapy terms mentioned//

Backdoor spike (OCD), Judgement, Perfectionism, Self-compassion

//Connect with Gabbie and Heather//

Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcast

Interwebs (text or voice message): comicallyexposed.com/

Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!

//Credits//

Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather Nye

Producer & Graphic Designer: Heather Nye

Music by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)

Stock Photography by Michael Dziedzic (Unsplash)

Interview with Christopher Morucci, a Brooklyn-based indie darling. They are a gifted multitalented actor, musician, dancer, writer and producer. Christopher vulnerably shares their mental health challenges and the therapeutic power of creative outlets. We discuss reframing nerves, therapy, rejection and Christopher’s great-grandmother’s mystical abilities. Also, we discuss ADHD, the importance of mindfulness, acceptance and building a creative community.

If you enjoyed Christopher's episode, check out Ege's (Ep. 12 & 21) and Maeve's (Ep. 18 & 19) interviews.

//More about Christopher://

Website: christophermorucci.com

Instagram: @christophermorucci

Spotify: spotify.com (christopher morucci)

Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/christopher-morucci/1460091235

YouTube: youtube.com/@Morucci

//Therapy acronyms mentioned//

ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

ADHD: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder

CBT: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

RSD: Rejection Sensitivity Disorder

//Therapy terms mentioned//

Anxiety, Being Present, Depression, Dopamine, Inner Critic, Meditation, Mindfulness, Perfectionism, Rejection, Rumination

//Podcasts mentioned//

Attitudes: attitudespodcast.com/

Dungeons & Daddies: dungeonsanddaddies.com/

Hey Riddle Riddle: heyriddleriddle.com/

Noah Friend Power Hour: doyounoahfriend.com/nfph

No Suggestion: preciousgorgeous.com/no-suggestion-podcast

//Connect with Gabbie and Heather//

Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcast

Interwebs (text or voice message): comicallyexposed.com/

Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!

//Credits//

Guest: Christopher Morucci

Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather Nye

Producer & Graphic Designer: Heather Nye

Music by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)

Stock Photography by Jazmin Quaynor (Unsplash)

Ege Öztokat is back for another interview. She graces us with her comedic brilliance and timing. Ege discusses her upcoming solo show at Edinburgh Fringe, her love of watching Bravo and her checking OCD. We also talk about good and bad therapists and Ege's surprise gift of an exposure by a gray mattress and one set of bed sheets.

Ege will be performing her solo show “Antidepressed” at Edinburgh Fringe Festival for the entire month of August 2024. Go see her show: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/antidepressed

If you like what you heard, check out Episode 12 for more Ege. And more interviews to come.

//More about Ege://

Instagram: @egeoe & @aramagecmisipod

Podcast: Arama Geçmişi, https://open.spotify.com/show/5z8s2RaZXH5WyWIE5zqmqk

Book (in Turkish): “Yelpazem de Mi Sikiyönetime Giriyor?” on Amazon (or wherever you buy books)

//Connect with Gabbie and Heather://

Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcast

Interwebs: comicallyexposed.com

Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!

//Credits//

Guest: Ege Öztokat

Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather Nye

Producer & Graphic Designer: Heather Nye

Music by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)

Stock Photography by Jazmin Quaynor (Unsplash)

Get weird, everybody. Gabbie plans to see comedy shows and Heather gets bored. We discuss inspirations from other comedy people, the rules we create and the manipulations we do to not face the things we fear the most. Special thanks to our mystery guest, the leaf blower.

//Therapy acronyms mentioned//

EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

ERP: Exposure and Response Prevention

PTSD: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

//Connect with Gabbie and Heather//

Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcast

Interwebs (email & voice message): comicallyexposed.com/

Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!

//Credits//

Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather Nye

Producer & Graphic Designer: Heather Nye

Music by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)

Stock Photography by Mel Poole (Unsplash)