The topic we cannot get away from and what we're all experiencing right now. You fucking guessed it, we got COVID-19. Strap in, pull the covers up tight as we talk about my own observations around the pandemic, my dissociation episode on the street earlier this week and how I'm coping by spending my days doing exactly when I do on my days off.

Stay safe, wash your hands you detty pig and let us begin.

Content Warning: Mental Health; Depression; Anxiety; Dissociation

If you are struggling and are needing help, here are a couple of mental health resources I have used that are based in Australia (where I am from) (#notsponsored haha I wish)

Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue 1300 22 4736 beyondblue.org.au

Black Dog Institute blackdoginstitute.org.au

Telehealth Information:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-30/what-is-telehealth-explainer-coronavirus-covid-19/12101316

Social Media:

Twitter: @meltdownmonday Instagram: @meltdownmondays Art Instagram: @mayanabarnes.art

Meltdown Mondays is a podcast dedicated to the joys of oversharing. Join me, your host, Mayana, who you probably have already deduced from the title since my name is in it so kudos to you, as I delve into the emotional and physical triggers I have faced over the course of my life that have forced meltdowns. I analyse their cause and effect relationships that affect myself, the ones I love and the subjects of our capitalist society. With this podcast I hope to bring awareness that not all is what it seems, and encourage empathy to the people around us. Will feature guests and real human emotions.

This week I'm talking about my therapy experience and how much I love it, the first time going there and my diagnosis. Pretty in depth and personal let's get into it!

Content Warning: Mental Health; Depression; Anxiety; 

If you are struggling and are needing help, here are a couple of mental health resources I have used that are based in Australia (where I am from) (#notsponsored haha I wish)

Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue 1300 22 4736 beyondblue.org.au

Black Dog Institute blackdoginstitute.org.au

Headspace: headspace.org

Social Media:

Twitter: @meltdownmonday Instagram: @meltdownmondays Art Instagram: @mayanabarnes.art

Meltdown Mondays is a podcast dedicated to the joys of oversharing. Join me, your host, Mayana, who you probably have already deduced from the title since my name is in it so kudos to you, as I delve into the emotional and physical triggers I have faced over the course of my life that have forced meltdowns. I analyse their cause and effect relationships that affect myself, the ones I love and the subjects of our capitalist society. With this podcast I hope to bring awareness that not all is what it seems, and encourage empathy to the people around us. Will feature guests and real human emotions.

WE ARE BACK from a 2 week break to discuss the good ol nugget of body dysmorphia - a phenomenon that has caused me much strife due to my own brain, society and clothing brands out to get us. 

Content Warning: Mental Health; Depression; Anxiety; Body Image; Body Dysmorphia

If you are struggling and are needing help, here are a couple of mental health resources I have used that are based in Australia (where I am from) (#notsponsored haha I wish)

Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue 1300 22 4736 beyondblue.org.au

Black Dog Institute blackdoginstitute.org.au

Headspace: headspace.org

Social Media:

Twitter: @meltdownmonday Instagram: @meltdownmondays Art Instagram: @mayanabarnes.art

Meltdown Mondays is a podcast dedicated to the joys of oversharing. Join me, your host, Mayana, who you probably have already deduced from the title since my name is in it so kudos to you, as I delve into the emotional and physical triggers I have faced over the course of my life that have forced meltdowns. I analyse their cause and effect relationships that affect myself, the ones I love and the subjects of our capitalist society. With this podcast I hope to bring awareness that not all is what it seems, and encourage empathy to the people around us. Will feature guests and real human emotions.

This week Joshy boi, our very first guest on this podcast and I, your gracious chemically unstable host, sit down on the couch and discuss the pursuit of happiness, overcoming obstacles and our coping mechanisms when our vibes are shaken. 

Special thanks to Josh for spending time sharing his perspective, what a good egg.

Content Warning: Mental Health; Depression; Anxiety; Mentioning of Suicide

If you are struggling and are needing help, here are a couple of mental health resources I have used that are based in Australia (where I am from) (#notsponsored haha I wish)

Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue 1300 22 4736 beyondblue.org.au

Black Dog Institute blackdoginstitute.org.au

Social Media:

Twitter: @meltdownmonday Instagram: @meltdownmondays Art Instagram: @mayanabarnes.art

Meltdown Mondays is a podcast dedicated to the joys of oversharing. Join me, your host, Mayana, who you probably have already deduced from the title since my name is in it so kudos to you, as I delve into the emotional and physical triggers I have faced over the course of my life that have forced meltdowns. I analyse their cause and effect relationships that affect myself, the ones I love and the subjects of our capitalist society. With this podcast I hope to bring awareness that not all is what it seems, and encourage empathy to the people around us. Will feature guests and real human emotions.

This week I had a very bad meltdown and felt compelled to record the aftermath. Grab some tissues and let us cry together as I try to calm down, awkwardly joke through the brain pain and piece together my thoughts.

Content Warning: Mental Health; Depression; Anxiety; Self Harm; Suicide

If you are struggling and are needing help, here are a couple of mental health resources I have used that are based in Australia (where I am from) (#notsponsored haha I wish)

Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue 1300 22 4736 beyondblue.org.au

Black Dog Institute blackdoginstitute.org.au

Social Media:

Twitter: @meltdownmonday Instagram: @meltdownmondays Art Instagram: @mayanabarnes.art

Meltdown Mondays is a podcast dedicated to the joys of oversharing. Join me, your host, Mayana, who you probably have already deduced from the title since my name is in it so kudos to you, as I delve into the emotional and physical triggers I have faced over the course of my life that have forced meltdowns. I analyse their cause and effect relationships that affect myself, the ones I love and the subjects of our capitalist society. With this podcast I hope to bring awareness that not all is what it seems, and encourage empathy to the people around us. Will feature guests and real human emotions.

Valentine's Day (insert love heart emojis here) This week's episode is all about romantic love and why I'm not in the mood for it.

Content Warning: Mental Health; Depression; Anxiety; Self Harm; Bipolar Disorder

If you are struggling and are needing help, here are a couple of mental health resources I have used that are based in Australia (where I am from) (#notsponsored haha I wish)

Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue 1300 22 4736 beyondblue.org.au

Black Dog Institute blackdoginstitute.org.au

Social Media:

Twitter: @meltdownmonday Instagram: @meltdownmondays Art Instagram: @mayanabarnes.art

Meltdown Mondays is a podcast dedicated to the joys of oversharing. Join me, your host, Mayana, who you probably have already deduced from the title since my name is in it so kudos to you, as I delve into the emotional and physical triggers I have faced over the course of my life that have forced meltdowns. I analyse their cause and effect relationships that affect myself, the ones I love and the subjects of our capitalist society. With this podcast I hope to bring awareness that not all is what it seems, and encourage empathy to the people around us. Will feature guests and real human emotions.

In this week's episode, I discuss the extremely worrying week I've had in regards to my mental state and sleep and lack thereof. I go deep y'all. 

WARNING: AUDIO CHANGES AGAIN I'M SO SORRY

Content Warning: Mental Health; Depression; Anxiety; Self Harm; Bipolar Disorder

If you are struggling and are needing help, here are a couple of mental health resources I have used that are based in Australia (where I am from) (#notsponsored haha I wish)

Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue 1300 22 4736 beyondblue.org.au

Black Dog Institute blackdoginstitute.org.au

Social Media:

Twitter: @meltdownmonday Instagram: @meltdownmondays Art Instagram: @mayanabarnes.art

Meltdown Mondays is a podcast dedicated to the joys of oversharing. Join me, your host, Mayana, who you probably have already deduced from the title since my name is in it so kudos to you, as I delve into the emotional and physical triggers I have faced over the course of my life that have forced meltdowns. I analyse their cause and effect relationships that affect myself, the ones I love and the subjects of our capitalist society. With this podcast I hope to bring awareness that not all is what it seems, and encourage empathy to the people around us. Will feature guests and real human emotions.

In this week's episode, I discuss the pyramid of happiness, the depression I experienced since I was a child and how I have struggled to find happiness by reverting to making people laugh. A bit of an incoherent episode this one, but 100% honesty.

Content Warning: Mental Health; Depression

If you are struggling and are needing help, here are a couple of mental health resources I have used that are based in Australia (where I am from) (#notsponsored haha I wish)

Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue 1300 22 4736 beyondblue.org.au

Social Media:

Twitter: @meltdownmonday Instagram: @meltdownmondays Art Instagram: @mayanabarnes.art

Meltdown Mondays is a podcast dedicated to the joys of oversharing. Join me, your host, Mayana, who you probably have already deduced from the title since my name is in it so kudos to you, as I delve into the emotional and physical triggers I have faced over the course of my life that have forced meltdowns. I analyse their cause and effect relationships that affect myself, the ones I love and the subjects of our capitalist society. With this podcast I hope to bring awareness that not all is what it seems, and encourage empathy to the people around us. Will feature guests and real human emotions.

In this week's episode, I discuss the sexuality spectrum, my awakening, my confusing experiences and my existentialistic viewpoint gathered from the struggle for validation of my own being.

Content Warning: Mental Health; Sexual Themes

If you are struggling and are needing help, here are a couple of mental health resources I have used that are based in Australia (where I am from) (#notsponsored haha I wish)

Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue 1300 22 4736 beyondblue.org.au

Social Media:

Twitter: @meltdownmonday Instagram: @meltdownmondays Art Instagram: @mayanabarnes.art

Meltdown Mondays is a podcast dedicated to the joys of oversharing. Join me, your host, Mayana, who you probably have already deduced from the title since my name is in it so kudos to you, as I delve into the emotional and physical triggers I have faced over the course of my life that have forced meltdowns. I analyse their cause and effect relationships that affect myself, the ones I love and the subjects of our capitalist society. With this podcast I hope to bring awareness that not all is what it seems, and encourage empathy to the people around us. Will feature guests and real human emotions.

In our very first episode, I discuss a 2007 Britney moment, explain what a meltdown is, and divulge into my own very recent 2007 Britney moment.

Hearing Warning: Audio Levels do change please respect your ears I'm respecting yours.

Content Warning: Mental Health

If you are struggling and are needing help, here are a couple of mental health resources I have used that are based in Australia (where I am from) (#notsponsored haha I wish)

Lifeline Australia

Beyond Blue

Social Media:

Twitter: @meltdownmonday

Meltdown Mondays is a podcast dedicated to the joys of oversharing. Join me, your host, Mayana, who you probably have already deduced from the title since my name is in it so kudos to you, as I delve into the emotional and physical triggers I have faced over the course of my life that have forced meltdowns. I analyse their cause and effect relationships that affect myself, the ones I love and the subjects of our capitalist society. With this podcast I hope to bring awareness that not all is what it seems, and encourage empathy to the people around us. Will feature guests and real human emotions.