Join Christina and her British guest, Em, who describes in detail what it's like to live with borderline personality disorder while juggling several comorbidities as well as a series of complicated relationships.

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Friendships take work under any circumstances, but what happens when mental illness gets thrown into the mix? This week, Katherine talks about losing and gaining relationships, coming out in college, and how to find that sweet balance between isolation and recharging your batteries.

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Fresh from the hard drive of Christina's ex comes the long-awaited lost episode! Tune in to hear Rachel talk about what it's like working in an adolescent psych ward, her own personal medication rollercoaster, and adventures in Crossfit. (Bonus Netflix movie suggestion included.)

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How does mental health fit into the world of education? This week, Anastasia gives the inside scoop on her own academic journey, the American special education system, service dogs, and how to live your best life in the face of depression.

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Christina is joined by her sister, Caroline, and the two discuss a topic near and dear to them: FAMILY. How does nature vs. nurture play a role in a person's mental health journey? Is it possible to overcome a lifetime of baggage and emerge with self-confidence? What is Christina's opinion of Bird Box? All is revealed in this week's episode.

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Madison talks about her experiences with childhood suicidal ideation, spiritual trauma, and defining grief after the death of a close loved one.

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The podcast hits the road and interviews Bianca about her long history with depression, social anxiety woes, pros and cons of getting outside your comfort zone, and an unexpected coping method.

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This episode, Christina talks about her own journey with eating disorders, reveals some surprising insights from someone close to her, and talks about what it's like to be in a relationship with someone who is dealing with their own shit.

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Lorenzo has a LOT to say about anxiety, isolation, the military, and how to cope when you find yourself starting over in life.

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The obligatory intro episode that answers all your burning questions about what the podcast is all about, how to practice guilt-free self-care, and how fancy socks can change your life.

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