Feelin Weird

PEPAḴIYE Ashley Cooper is a member of the Tsartlip First Nation on Vancouver Island (BC).  She tells the story of how her family, culture, language, and community has been DEEPLY impacted (almost destroyed) by colonialism and how she has learned to reconnect with it and rebuild herself and her culture.

We also talk about mental health (depression, bipolar, anxiety); The Residential School system and it's profound impacts on inter-generational politics; language revitalization; internalized racism; stereotypes; stigma; self-harm, abusive relationships (family and self); alcohol & drug abuse; calling parents out on sexism & racism; coping with feelings; living in settler society; suicide attempts; being an introvert but learning to be more outgoing; fear of change; finding purpose and meaning; hope for the future (children); and SO MUCH MORE!

Ashlee is a true inspiration and a beautiful person; I promise you will enjoy this episode!  

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Kay G (artist/musician) tells the story of her brother's suicide and the pain it caused her and the family; masculinity (& the stigma attached to needing support); existential depression & more!

CW: suicide, death, self-harm

We also discuss:
depression, grief, family, loss, trauma, CBT, the physicality of mental illness, the importance of reaching out and talking, self-worth, emotions, feminism, the stigma attached to talking about feelings, mindfulness, meditation, and so much more.  

This is a touching story, my friends, and this topic is SUPER important for us humyns to discuss and question.  Maybe you've never experienced depression or suicidal ideations, but I can guarantee someone you know has!

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Levi Chase (musician) talks about acting emotionally abusive; toxic relationships; depression, shame & substance abuse; going to rehab; capitalism; ayahuasca; & 12-step support groups!

We also talk:
our personal relationship;
loneliness & rejection;
psychedelics, meditation & self-reflection;
drinking too-much;
being addicted to PEOPLE;
taking responsibility for our actions;
hating ourselves;
escaping through phones;
masculinity (and bros);
misogyny & feminism (and how we can unintentionally perpetuate patriarchy);
insecurity & self-love;
transferring to new addictions;
working in the mental-health field;
NA, AA, & MA;
and SO much more!

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Mary (model) talks about the challenges of appearing able bodied but having chronic illness; people's projections of "perfection"; anxiety, depression; doctors, meds, Scoliosis & more!

We also discuss:
people's judgements + projections based on her outward appearance (appearing 'perfect'); body shame; social media and self-loathing; body positivity; the endless pursuit of happiness (hungry ghosts); privilege; having a terrible memory; being funny; lashing out when someone is hurt; psychiatrists; doctors; seeking help; medication; body shame; mental illness (anxiety & depression); AND SO MUCH MORE.

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Ian talks: hitting rock bottom & the road to recovery; anxiety & depression; anger issues; drunk driving & DUIs; + getting kicked out of bars!

Ian J (Musician) talks about his life slowly falling apart due to alcohol abuse AND his road to recovery.  Ian & I played in various bands together and have spent MANY nights drinking and partying together--BUT they're both sober now.  This is a REALLY good one and Ian has a heart of gold and is so inspiring--you will love him.

We also talk:
anxiety, depression, how to deal with feelings, self-care, anger issues, what to do when you feel "okay" and not HORRIBLE or GREAT, punk rock, "rebelling" against society, drunk driving, DUIs, getting kicked out bars, recovery, friendships, stress management and SO MUCH MORE!

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Dion talks: being Two Spirit; OCD, anxiety & depression; coming out at 13; suicidal urges (CW); growing up on AND off reserve;  isolation; & pronouns.

Dion Smith-Dokkie talks about their idea of home--sometimes we're not really sure if there is one DISTINCT place and sometimes it may be a journey. 

We also talk:
childhood, two-spirit, pronouns, "coming out" at age 13, feeling torn between places and people, mental illness (ocd, anxiety, depression), medication, feeling manic, doctors (who sometimes don't listen), suicidal urges, self-discovery, what it feels like to be referred to by a different name and pronoun than you identify with, growing up on and off reserve, First Nations' rights (and the struggle for recognition of traditional rights and spaces), isolation, the importance of speaking and learning traditional languages, and SO MUCH MORE.  

Dion is a member of West Moberly First Nations (Dion's mother is Dane-zaa, Cree, Saulteaux and Scottish; their father's ancestor's come from the British aisles) located in Northeastern BC.

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Max talks all things ASEXUALITY: dating; low sex-drives; coming out; low sexual attraction: + common misconceptions; AND being an HSP & introvert!

Max Monday (Musician/radio-host) talks about growing up asexual and her journey towards self-acceptance.

We also talk:
EXISTENTIAL DEPRESSION, not having a sex drive, not being sexually attracted to people, dating, love, music, modern classical pianists, MILEY CYRUS, puberty, coming out, not fitting into LGBT norms or pride festivals, being a highly sensitive person (HSP), common misconceptions, things NOT to ask an asexual person, being introverted and SO MUCH MORE!

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Here's a list of EVERY regular & bonus Feelin Weird episode :)

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My guest (comedian/musician) talks about living with O.C.D., anxiety & panic attacks, depersonalization, existential depression & growing up in a working-class small town!

We also discuss:
being too poor to afford counselling or medication;
mental illness stigma;
compulsive behaviour;
Punk (and music in general);
comedy;
being a Maritimer (Nova Scotia) with a working-class work-ethic enforced since day one;
high-school;
reading;
and SO MUCH MORE!

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Nicole discusses struggles with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, & Opioid addiction; detox; bad doctors; NA; depression; + challenging relationships & family dynamics.

Nicole shares about her tumultuous addiction to doctor-prescribed (for pain management) Fentanyl! Nicole hasn't shared this story IT'S A GREAT EPISODE!  

We discuss:
drug addiction + dependency;
detox;
bad doctors;
bad relationships;
opiates;
NA (Narcotics Anonymous);
support systems;
withdrawals;
medical marijuana;
depression;
lack of motivation;
the joys of opioids;
weird family dynamics;
AND SO MUCH MORE!

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Here's a list of EVERY regular & bonus Feelin Weird episode :)

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Kai Conradi talks about being trans, HRT, testosterone, trans-stereotypes, harassment, dating & growing up in a small town.

We also discuss:
being uncomfortable around men;
feeling like and alien;
things not to ask trans people;
living in "meat bodies";
why we even NEED bodies?
hormone replacement therapy;
the gender binary;
being young and transgender;
trans narratives;
parents (who support and also who don't "get it");
misogyny;
patriarchy;
the horrors of high-school;
lgbtq2ai+ communities;
non-cis people dating;
and SO MUCH MORE.

• SUPPORT via PATREON*: patreon.com/feelinweird/
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Here's a list of EVERY regular & bonus Feelin Weird episode :)

*Please consider contributing $5-50/month to support the show (and receive ~100 bonus episodes)