Crazy Makers

Karlie kicks things off with a story about getting lost in the woods. 

Then, ray of human sunshine Kevin T Porter sits down with Karlie to talk about his church subsidized therapy and how sometimes not having a mental health diagnosis can be as complicated as having one. They talk about friendships, relationships, and every ship in between. Kevin absolutely radiates good vibes. He’s funny, thoughtful, and the ‘mom’ of his friend group. This is an episode for the ages! 

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Listen to Kevin’s podcasts Good Christian Fun and Inside Voices!

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

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TW: anxiety, police brutality

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Karlie sits down with her college roommate and good friend Kristina to talk about transitioning from high school to college, getting shingles as a young adult, and how being a child of immigrants affects her mental health. Kristina also explains how dealing with the American healthcare system can be debilitating when trying to find treatment to improve your mental health. From backpacking through southeast Asia to becoming a yoga teacher to making a career for herself in the DMV, Kristina is doing the work. 

Kristina also speaks on the Black Lives Matter movement from her perspective as an Asian American.

Follow Kristina on Instagram! @KristinaLi_

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

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

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

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TW: bipolar disorder, self harm, depression, suicide

Karlie kicks things off with a fresh new panic attack following a driving lesson. 

Then, Karlie talks to actor, writer, and comedian Alana “the Knife” Johnston about her mental health. Alana opens up about her Bipolar II diagnosis and how difficult it was for her and doctors to pinpoint. Balancing depressive and manic episodes is no easy task, but Alana does it with extreme grace and hilarity. She also details her routine and her famous ‘check system’ which she uses to get through the day. Also, Canadian vs. American mental healthcare. Which one is better? The answer might surprise you. 

Follow Alana on Twitter (alana_johnston) and Instagram(@theonlyalanajohnston)!

Listen to Alana’s podcast Self Esteem Party!

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: trichtotillamania, ADHD, PTSD, suicide, anxiety, gun violence, self harm, dissociation

Karlie kicks off this episode with a deranged discussion (is it a discussion if you’re completely alone???) of the new Charlie Kaufman flick, I’m Thinking of Ending Things. 

Then, Karlie speaks with improviser, comedian, and podcast host Erin Keif to talk about her mental health diagnosis. Erin has ADHD, trichotillomania, and PTSD, and oh boy does she handle all of them with incredible fortitude! Erin talks about feeling isolated during the pandemic, how having a dog fixes (almost) everything, and how non-tradtional therapy helps her cope. Later on, Karlie and Erin cover gun violence and how it has affected Erin’s mental health. 

Follow Erin on Twitter (@ErinKeif12) and Instagram (ErinKeif10)!

Listen to Erin’s podcast Hey Riddle Riddle!

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: eating disorders, body image talk, dieting, self harm, depression, anxiety

Karlie kicks things off talking about resetting her self harm sobriety calendar.

Later on, she speaks with podcast host and all-around fantastic person Caroline Ely. Caroline details her experiences with therapy that incorporates art and shares her history with body image issues.Positive self-talk is a work in progress, but also a huge part of Caroline’s growth. She also has experienced every podcaster’s nightmare (when your therapist unexpectedly and unprompted listens to your podcast).

Follow Caroline on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @CarolinesFarts

Listen to Caroline’s podcast, Good Christian Fun!

https://www.goodchristianfun.com/

Listen to the anti-diet podcast Caroline suggested!

https://christyharrison.com/foodpsych

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

https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/NzU4MzM=

Join Karlie on Patreon! 

https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod

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! https://moonbymoon.bandcamp.com/

TW: suicide, anxiety, shitty therapists, dead parents, police

Karlie introduces her Patreon and chats about her first confession in the Catholic church. Oh boy!

Later on, musician, writer, and one of Karlie’s best friends David Coursey sits down to talk about his mental health. From being misdiagnosed as a child to successfully navigating depression and anxiety as an adult, David is pretty much a damn hero. He speaks frankly about coping with anxiety and grief in an inpatient facility and how a good therapist helped him shape his life for the better. Oh yeah, and he talks about the time he was handcuffed by the police and dropped off at the hospital. ACAB. 

Subscribe to David’s newsletter The Breadline! https://thebreadline.substack.com/

Listen to Bedside on SoundCloud!
https://soundcloud.com/davidwaggington

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

https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/NzU4MzM=

Join Karlie on Patreon! 

https://www.patreon.com/crazymakerspod

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! https://moonbymoon.bandcamp.com/

TW: anxiety, depression

Karlie kicks off this new episode with anxiety experiences from childhood. From being pulled out of class to peeing herself during a standardized test, it’s been quite a trip. 

Later on, she talks to long time friend and graduate student, Forrest. Though he doesn’t have a mental health diagnosis, Forrest finds it helpful to go to regular group therapy. He also details how Jiu Jitsu connects the body and the mind, and how different people fill different roles in your life.  

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

https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/NzU4MzM=

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! https://moonbymoon.bandcamp.com/

TW: sexual abuse, anxiety, self harm

Karlie starts off this episode by going through her mental health diagnosis. (She's definitely no doctor, don't you forget it). 

Afterwards, she talks to recent UMBC grad, musician, and new friend Gabby Franks. Gabby talks candidly about her Panic Disorder and PTSD. She recounts growing up in the music scene of the Eastern Shore of Maryland and the importance of the relationship between her body and her mind. Later on, Gabby shares her experiences with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprogramming (EMDR). 

Find Gabby on Instagram and Twitter! 

https://twitter.com/babbogabbo/

https://instagr.am/babbogab.bo/

Listen to her solo project ‘Gabbo’ on BandCamp!

https://babbogabbo.bandcamp.com/

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

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

Find Moon by Moon on BandCamp! https://moonbymoon.bandcamp.com/

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

https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/NzU4MzM=