Crazy Makers

TW: anxiety, depression, medication, bullying, food, alcohol, death

Karlie talks about some of the recent podcasts that she has been a guest on. 

Then, Karlie speaks with host of the Social Discasting podcast Brandon Riedie! Brandon talks candidly about his anxiety and depression, vomiting before t-ball games, and getting diagnosed with mental illness in your 30s. Brandon also details how his nemaline rod myopathy intersects with his mental health journey as well and how exercise can do a body and mind good (who knew?!)

Listen to Brandon’s podcast Social Discasting!

Follow Brandon on Twitter (@inquisitivedick) and Instagram (@snark_twain)!

Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.

Join Karlie on Patreon!

Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to [email protected]

Follow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPod

Find Moon by Moon on BandCamp!

TW: ADD, religion, dissociation

Karlie talks about screaming at people on the street. 

Then, Karlie speaks to writer, comedian, and Chicagoan Holly Laurent! Holly talks about self care in the pandemic, not having a specific mental health diagnosis, and Synesthesia! If anything, Holly is a Highly Sensitive Person and an absolute beam of light of a human being. 

They also cover demonic possession, ghosts, religion, and oh so many other things. 

Listen to Holly’s podcast Mega!

Follow Holly on Twitter (@laurentholly) and Instagram (@hollylaurent)!

Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.

Join Karlie on Patreon!

Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to [email protected]

Follow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPod

Find Moon by Moon on BandCamp!

TW: depression, anxiety, OCPD, suidice, perfectionism, mugging, migraines, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Catholicism 

Karlie talks about the New Year. 

Then, Karlie talks to comedian, writer, and podcaster Joel Arnold (Ineffable! A Cats Movie Podcast, DnDnD) about how he got diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Personality Structure and Anxiety in adulthood. Joel details how being a perfectionist and not having a regular gig can really affect you mentally. Joel talks about giving a name to that obsessive perfectionist voice inside our heads, gender identity, and being mugged in New York. 

Listen to Joel’s podcasts Ineffable! A Cats Movie Podcast and DnDnD!

Follow Joel on Twitter (@joelkarnold)!

Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.

Join Karlie on Patreon!

Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to [email protected]

Follow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPod

Find Moon by Moon on BandCamp!

Karlie will be back next week with a brand new episode and interview!

She wants your mental health stories! If anything is on your mind that you would like read on the podcast, email it to Karlie at [email protected]

Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.

Join Karlie on Patreon!

Follow the podcast and Karlie on Twitter and Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPod

Find Moon by Moon on BandCamp!

Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod)

TW: depression, suicide, anxiety 

Karlie talks about holiday anxiety.

Later, Karlie talks to comedian, writer, and performer Edgar Momplaisir (Culture Kings) about his experience as a sad boy and low energy king. Edgar talks about his experience having depression and how he (sometimes) takes meds for it (as a sexual aid). Confused? Then listen to the episode!

Listen to Edgar’s podcast Culture Kings!

Follow Edgar on Instagram (@awfulgram) and Twitter (@edgarmomplaisir)!

Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.

Join Karlie on Patreon!

Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to [email protected]

Follow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPod

Find Moon by Moon on BandCamp!

TW: depression, dead pets, medication side effects, gun violence, PTSD, suicide 

Sorry for the late episode, folks! Karlie was sick-- she talks about how feeling ill can feed off of mental illness and vice versa. 

Then, Karlie sits down with comedian, improviser, and writer Marcy Jarreau (Brooklyn 99, Kar Dishin’ It!, A Funny Feeling, 90 Day Bae) to talk about her mental health and her major depressive disorder. Marcy opens up about her dead cat (RIP Beau), therapy, and how psych meds can sometimes make you sh*t your pants. She also explains how being an empath can seriously affect your moods. Oh, and they talked about ghosts!

Follow Marcy on Instagram (marcylane2) and Twitter (@MarcyLane)!

Listen to Marcy’s podcasts Kar Dishin’ It!, A Funny Feeling, and 90 Day Bae. 

Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.

Join Karlie on Patreon!

Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to [email protected]

Follow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPod

Find Moon by Moon on BandCamp!

TW: anxiety, COVID-19, death

Karlie thanks her patrons and gets right into this week’s episode. Join Karlie on Patreon for bonus content and to get a shout out each episode. 

Then, Karlie speaks with actor, comedian, and pod god Jon Gabrus about keeping up a schedule, trying to stay healthy, and how little tweaks here and there can dramatically change your life. Gabrus knows what he has to do to make himself feel better, the problem is just getting motivated to do those things. Gabrus also talks about therapy, dead parents, video games, and cannabis use in relation to mental health.  

Follow Gabrus on Instagram and Twitter! (@Gabrus).

Listen to Gabrus’s podcasts High and Mighty, Action Boyz,The Gino Lombardo Show, and Raised by TV. 

Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.

Join Karlie on Patreon!

Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to [email protected]

Follow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPod

Find Moon by Moon on BandCamp!

TW: generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks, death, COVID-19, PTSD

Karlie talks about election day and thanks her patrons. 

Then, Karlie speaks with actor, producer, comedian, and podcast host Jacquis Neal (Culture Kings) about his experience with generalized anxiety disorder. He finds himself navigating health anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic and explains how he’s taking things day by day. From consulting Dr. Google to going to the emergency room, Jacquis has been through quite the ringer. Even in the midst of dealing with his anxiety disorder, Jacquis is funny, thoughtful, and an overall incredible dude. 

Listen to Jacquis’s podcast Culture Kings!

Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.

Join Karlie on Patreon!

Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to [email protected]

Follow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPod

Find Moon by Moon on BandCamp!

TW: anxiety, dieting

Karlie kicks things off with some listener reviews!

Later, Karlie sits down with fruit-lover and reality TV watching queen Jess Jardin (Buzzfeed, Kar Dishin It)! The two start off with talking about their favorite reality shows (Kardashians, 90 Day Fiance) and then get into mental health stuff. Jess has been going to therapy for ten years! Jess sought out medication at the onset of the pandemic and details her experiences with it. 

Listen to Jess’ podcast Kar Dishin It!

Follow Jess on Instagram and Twitter (@JJJLA)

Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.

Join Karlie on Patreon!

Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to [email protected]

Follow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPod

Find Moon by Moon on BandCamp!

TW: disordered eating, anxiety, depression, divorce, BAD social workers/therapists, drugs and alcohol

Happy World Mental Health Day!

Karlie sits down with childhood friend Sunshine Klein for a chat between two homies. They chat about all kinds of stuff, including being Quaker and Jewish, DnD, and rugby. Lexi has Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression, and difficulties with sleep. She takes them all in stride and still manages to be a total kick-as* person! 

Check out the Hilarious World of Depression (Sunshine recommends!)

Donate to the Loveland Foundation to support therapy for Black women and girls.

Join Karlie on Patreon!

Want your mental health story read on the podcast? Email it to [email protected]

Follow the podcast and Karlie on Instagram! @KMenzizzle @CrazyMakersPod

Find Moon by Moon on BandCamp!