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Crazy Together
By Marcus & Esme O’KayviusSociety & CultureScienceSocial SciencesHealth & FitnessMental HealthRelationships
Crazy Together episodes
- 57. HYPERFOCUS BONUS: The Halloween Special
In this Halloween-themed Hyperfocus Bonus, Marcus revisits the surprisingly polarizing costume choices of his youth. Then, he and Esme address the design and canonical flaws of the mass-produced smock and mask costumes of the 80s. Esme closes the show with a passionate defense of wearing Halloween costumes at work if for no other reason than to stick it to the man. Fight the power.
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32 min - 56.Just in Time for Halloween: Fear!
In this week's episode, Marcus and Esme delve into the topic of phobias. They start by revealing their own personal phobias and then broaden the discussion to explore the nature of phobias, how they develop in the mind, and the various treatment options available for overcoming them. BUT FIRST! They have an important announcement and some heartfelt thanks to share with their listeners.
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Sources for this episode include:
- Garcia, René. “Neurobiology of Fear and Specific Phobias.” Learning & Memory, vol. 24, no. 9, Sept. 2017, pp. 462–471. PMC, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5580526/..
- Villafuerte, Sandra, and Margit Burmeister. "Untangling Genetic Networks of Panic, Phobia, Fear and Anxiety." Genome Biology, vol. 4, no. 8, 2003, article 224, https://genomebiology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/gb-2003-4-8-224.
- Abumrad, Jad and Robert Krulwich, hosts. "Lying to Ourselves." Radiolab, WNYC Studios, 7 May 2014, www.radiolab.org/podcast/91618-lying-to-ourselves.
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1 hr - 55. HYPERFOCUS BONUS: Anxious X-rays, Throw Pillows, and Genealogy
In this week’s Hyperfocus Bonus, Marcus shares some valuable lessons he learned about managing his ADHD and anxiety after an unnecessarily emotional trip to the x-ray technician. Later, Esme reveals the two activities that have been fueling her hyperfocus this week: seasonal throw pillows and genealogy.
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29 min - 54. A Raccoon Finds Her Community (A No Kings Story)
Esme finds community among like-minded, freedom-loving Americans at a No Kings protest. She also dresses up as a raccoon. Meanwhile, Marcus is hepped up on antibiotics which contributes to the somewhat shorter duration of this week’s episode.
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Sources for this episode include:
- Stein, Samantha. "The Importance of Community." Psychology Today, 18 July 2023, www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/202307/the-importance-of-community.
- Gilbert, Stephanie. "The Importance of Community and Mental Health." NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness, 18 Nov. 2019, www.nami.org/family-member-caregivers/the-importance-of-community-and-mental-health/.
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39 min - 53. HYPERFOCUS BONUS: Where K-Pop and Allegory Meet to Fight Demons
In this week's Hyperfocus Bonus, Marcus and Esme dissect lyrics from the animated action musical K-Pop Demon Hunters. Wait, could a movie about a young woman with a difficult past who slays demons with the love and support of her two best friends be an allegory for something else?
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34 min - 52. The Unwritten Rules of the Elites!
No. Marcus and Esme have not started a professional development product line. In this episode, Marcus and Esme explore the unwritten rules that govern interactions with and between members of the upper or executive class. Why? Because they're the bosses (and the bosses' bosses) and they have their own ways of thinking and talking. So, as a service to their neurodivergent friends, Marcus and Esme decided to spend some time decoding the norms and behaviors of the elites to better understand how to deal with them.
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Sources for this episode include:
- Howard, Adam, and student researchers. Globally Elite – A Social Justice Project on Privilege. Colby College, 2025, https://web.colby.edu/global-elites/.
- Voyer, Andrea, Zachary D. Kline, and Madison Danton. “Symbols of Class: A Computational Analysis of Class Distinction-Making through Etiquette, 1922–2017.” Poetics, vol. 94, Oct. 2022, article no. 101734. ScienceDirect, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0
- Hartmann, Michael. The Sociology of Elites. 1st ed., Routledge, 2004. Taylor & Francis eBooks, https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9780203966242/sociology-elites-michael-hartmann..
- Manners Matters. “The 8 Unwritten Rules of Elite Social Circles!” YouTube, uploaded by Manners Matters, 8 months ago, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnCndaLU76g.
- Zhang, Wen, et al. “How We Learn Social Norms: A Three-Stage Model for Social Norm Learning.” Frontiers in Psychology, vol. 14, 2 June 2023, article no. 1153809. PubMed Central, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10272593/..
- Dougherty, Katharine. “The Hidden Nature Behind Elite Status.” Globally Elite, 9 May 2021, Colby College, https://web.colby.edu/global-elites/2021/05/09/the-hidden-nature-behind-elite-status/
- Piff, Paul K., et al. “Higher Social Class Predicts Increased Unethical Behavior.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, vol. 109, no. 11, 13 Mar. 2012, pp. 4086–4091. PNAS, https://www.pnas.org/doi/pdf/10.1073/pnas.1118373109..
- Abumrad, Jad and Robert Krulwich, hosts. "Lying to Ourselves." Radiolab, WNYC Studios, 7 May 2014, www.radiolab.org/podcast/91618-lying-to-ourselves.
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1 hr 4 min - 51. HYPERFOCUS BONUS: Delco Purity Test
In this week's Hyperfocus Bonus, Marcus and Esme review the new HBO miniseries Task - not so much from a content perspective, but through the hypercritical lens of two people who grew up in and around the magical area of Pennsylvania in which the show is set - Delaware County (more commonly known as Delco). Does the show hold up to the scrutiny of two hypercritical locals? Spoiler alert: Yeah, mostly.
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31 min - 50. We Were Wrong . . . Except for the Stuff We Got Right
Marcus and Esme revisit the topic of civil or involuntary commitment. They admit to a faulty conclusion in a previous episode and share some extremely important updates that everyone who has received or is receiving treatment for mental illness needs to know.
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Sources for this episode include:
- Dr. Maria Ingalla, DNP PMHNPBC (@dr.mariaingalla)
- https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.mariaingalla/video/7531251665895197966?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7532142683666990605
- “Involuntary Commitment: What It Is, How It Works & Criteria.” Cleveland Clinic, 7 Feb. 2025, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/involuntary-commitment
- Kaufman, Maya, Katelyn Cordero, and Jason Beeferman. “New York Makes It Easier to Commit People with Severe Mental Illnesses.” POLITICO, 1 May 2025, https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/01/new-york-makes-it-easier-to-commit-people-with-severe-mental-illnesses-00322145
- Bennhold, Katrin, and Jessica Silver-Greenberg. “The Profitable Business of Holding Patients Against Their Will.” The New York Times, 26 Sept. 2024, https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/26/podcasts/the-daily/acadia-hospital-trapped.html
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1 hr - Dr. Maria Ingalla, DNP PMHNPBC (@dr.mariaingalla)
- 49. HYPERFOCUS BONUS: Happy Hard Month!
In this week's Hyperfocus Bonus, Marcus and Esme pitch ideas to spice up ADHD awareness month. Then, Marcus identifies a plot hole in the 1990-something thriller The Fugitive, and Esme demands an end to the pumpkin spice- and apple cinnamon-bombardment of peoples’ olfactory senses during the fall season.
Happy Hard, everyone!
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26 min - 48. It’s an Episode About Courage
Marcus and Esme briefly argue about the framing of this week’s episode. Esme wants to build upon a previous discussion about the challenges of reintegrating into society after an extended period of isolation. Marcus wants to tell a story about Esme’s courage in the face of anxiety- and depression-induced isolation. Eventually, they come to an agreement that whoever uploads the episode gets to name it.
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About Crazy Together
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If you’re sick and tired of listening to the negative talk track playing in your head, then why not listen to us instead? We are Marcus and Esme O’Kayvius (not our real names), a married, neurodivergent couple with a lot of experience managing our own mental health issues while raising a daughter and navigating the dystopic hellscape that is corporate America. Join us each week as we discuss trending mental health issues and explore how they impact our health and wellness. We’ll also examine the myths and misconceptions associated with mental health and what we can do about them.
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