Almost two years to the day after we reviewed Inside Out, we watched the sequel and found out which of our predictions came true. (Spoiler: none of the characters went on psych meds.) Highlights of our conversation include gay romance, a Michigan joke, panic attacks in children’s movies, and the hockey of it all. Enjoy!

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References:

* Christina’s essay: my cat died, so I shaved my head

Credits:

* Edited by Christina Jumper

* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

*while supplies last

With Pico’s death date approaching and Christina dealing with an unexpected loss, we decided to talk about it with our friend Vikki, who recently lost two pets within months of each other. We end our uplifting discussion with handwritten MadLibs to take the edge off. Enjoy?

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References:

* Christina’s essay: my cat died, so I shaved my head

Credits:

* Edited by Christina Jumper

* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

*while supplies last

This episode on memory loss brought to you by drugs, brain injuries, trauma, and special guest j’naii. Tangents include blackouts, dementia memes, harm reduction, stuttering, and times we should have died. Good times!

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* Edited by Christina Jumper

* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

*while supplies last

Your two cohosts catch each other up on the good, the bad, and the minimized. Topics include body dysmorphia, couples therapy, withdrawal nightmares, and a smidgeon of denial. Enjoy!

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Credits:

* Edited by Christina Jumper

* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

*while supplies last

Have we got an action-packed episode for you! Our guest Asteria walks us through her crazy life, from being married to a fundamentalist man and enduring Christian therapy to traveling around the world to coming out as queer and starting her own dance studio. Enjoy!

You can find Asteria on Instagram as Asteria Atombomb.

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References:

* Controversial essay: Lowkey, I Chose to Be a Lesbian

Credits:

* Edited by Christina Jumper

* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

*while supplies last

Christina is once again joined by their sister to discuss an important disability update. Digressions include cat fights, imposter syndrome, redefining what it means to show up, candy, and controversial astrology opinions. Enjoy!

This is a companion to an episode we did in October: #217 Sorry, Sweet Jesus feat. Caroline Jumper.

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Credits:

* Edited by Christina Jumper

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*while supplies last

We celebrate a recently departed friend in the cheesiest way possible.

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Credits:

* Original 11/4/2025 episode: #218 A Good Death feat. Anonymous

* Edited by Christina Jumper

* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

*while supplies last

This week we’re joined by Rachel, writer and editor of Open Secrets Magazine. Topics include ADHD, hoarding, losing a friend to an eating disorder, name changes, and risky blogging. Enjoy!

You can find Rachel at Open Secrets Magazine and on Substack as Rachel Kramer Bussel.

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References:

* Christina’s essay in Open Secrets: Am I Food Insecure Because I Have Bulimia, Or Do I Have Bulimia Because I’m Food Insecure?

* Lauren’s first episode as a guest: #44 The Most Popular Girl in the Psych Ward feat. Lauren

Credits:

* Edited by Christina Jumper

* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

*while supplies last

We bring reinforcements to answer a listener voice message. Digressions include being visibly disordered at work, snappy comebacks for nosy colleagues, people who refuse to listen, and a broken tailbone. We even try to therapize each other, with mixed results. Enjoy!

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Credits:

* Edited by Christina Jumper

* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

*while supplies last

Surprise! We’re finally releasing the bonus episode Lauren recorded while Christina was in the psych ward. Joining her is recurring guest Vikki, who brings a heavy topic to the table. Digressions include misfitted college majors, making up lies to be more popular, the crippling weight of being alone in the world, and…Taco. Enjoy!

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Credits:

* Edited by Christina Jumper

* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

*while supplies last