Kristen And Ch(ill)

Shae Savage joins Kristen to talk about what it was like checking herself into a mental hospital, living with Autism, why she didn't go through with her suicide plan and learning that she might be bipolar. They also talk about "patient dumping" and why Kristen thinks nipples look like pepperonis. Insta: @KrisCarn Twitter: @KristenCarney --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

This week Ry Doon, a comedian who's well known for his characters on Vine joins Kristen to talk about how he used comedy to cheer up his bi-polar mother and eventually, himself. They also talk about the way he uses skiing to cope when he’s feeling down and how broken hearts are the worst. They also do a “Who’s Sadder” about vapes and smokers and talk about Frued’s disgust with America as well as some sad and anxious NBA stars. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

This week Kristen is joined by Josh Goldberg, executive director of Boulder Crest, a wellness center for Veterans, Marine’s and their families. They discuss everything from PTSD to searching for the meaning of life to quadruple amputees and how they find the hope to keep going. They also talk about the book Josh co-authored called Struggle Well as well as his childhood as an “indoor Jew.” And, naturally, they also discuss 90’s boybands. If you’d like to follow the show we’re on Instagram @KristenandChillPod and if you’d like to follow Kristen you can follow her @KrisCarn www.Patreon.com/kristenandchill www.BoulderCrestRetreat.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

Kristen does something a little different this week and answers listener's questions on all sorts of things from why she started the podcast to her “diagnosis” of ADD. She also reveals whether or not she’ll donate her body to science and what her kids will inherit from her if trauma inheritance is real. She also talks about what motivates her to get out of bed in the morning, what movies she’s watching lately and if she listens to old episodes. If you'd like to follow Kristen you can find her on Instagram @kriscarn and on Twitter @kristencarney and the show on Twitter @chillmentally and on Instagram @kristenandchill. If you'd like to support the show, please go to Patreon.com/mentallychill --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

Kristen’s friend Molly is on today’s episode to talk about the two years of isolation she felt while being unemployed and the toll it took on her emotionally. They also talk about The Real Housewives, people who indulge themselves in too much plastic surgery and of course, Fergie. If you’d like to support the show please go to: www.Patreon.com/kristenandchill. You can follow Kristen on Twitter @KristenCarney and on Instagram @KrisCarn --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

Nutritional Therapist Kelsey Ale joins Kristen to talk about gut health, holistic healing and her own struggles with depression and her own self-harming behavior as a child. They also talk about testing your poo, doing nice things for yourself, why even irrational fears are rational and debate the silliest "Who's Sadder" yet. Want Kelsey to test your poo? Hit her up at http://www.kelseyale.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

It's just Kristen this week. She talks about self-perception and how it's not always accurate. She also discusses self-hate and why having someone to keep your thoughts in line is important. There is also a self-reflective "Who's Sadder?"  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

In this extra long edition of Mentally Ch(ill), Mike Carano is back to talk about his childhood with an abusive mother, two years living in a cult and his sister's tragic passing. He and Kristen also talk about how everything feels like a chore, leaving a mark on the world, suppressed anger, apologizing and LOTS OF OTHER THINGS. There is also another edition of "Freudian Slips" and a guest recommended "Who's Sadder." If you'd like to support the show: www.Patreon.com/kristenandchill. www.Twitter.com/ChillMentally --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

Comedian and second time Mentally Ch(ill) guest KT Tatara (@KTTatara) stops by to talk about being an emo teen, how trauma hits you a long time after it happens and whether or not depression is all in your head. They also debate a “Who’s Sadder?” for animal lovers and Kristen introduces a brand new fun segment called “Freudian Slips.” THANK YOU to all the Patreon subscribers. If you’d like to support the show: www.Patreon.com/KristenandChill. Follow Kristen Twitter: @KristenCarney Instagram: @KrisCarn Follow the show Twitter: @chillmentally Instagram: @KristenandChill --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

Comedian Matty Goldberg joins Kristen to talk about the death of his podcast co-host and how his heroin overdose was a way of taking his own life. They also talk about childhoods and how they affect your future, getting off medication and the death of The Cranberries lead singer Dolores O'Riordan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

Kristen hangs with former child star of Mighty Ducks and Heavyweights, Aaron Schwartz to talk about surviving the emotional ups and downs of Hollywood. They also talk about Aaron's issues with body dysmorphic disorder and how he tries to beat it. There's also a child star "Who's Sadder?" and the return of "Depression Impression." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

Kristen talks about her experience getting off of Effexor, the antidepressant she's been on for years (besides for a few months last year) and how it has effected her mood. She also talks about what other people's experiences have been getting off of their meds and ways to cope, psychedelics, and how being alone on New Year’s Eve might be as bad as it sounds. Please support the show at www.Patreon.com/KristenandChill. And, follow the podcast on Twitter @ChillMentally Instagram @KristenandChill. You can follow Kristen on Twitter @kristencarney And, on Instagram @KrisCarn --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

Kristen's positive (yet cynical?) doctor friend Stephanie chats with Kristen about all the things she does to stay positive and to keep herself in a good frame of mind. There is also one final Christmas themed Who's Sadder. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

Paul Gilmartin, host of the Mental Illness Happy Hour joins Kristen to talk about his sexual trauma as a child, group therapy and the medications it takes to keep his head above water. There is another Christmas themed Who's Sadder and a discussion about the testing done on the mentally ill in the mid-1900's. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

Comedian Francisco Ramos joins Kristen to talk about his take on growing up in Venezuela and the United States and the different way the two cultures deal with mental health. They also talk some Christmas themed Who's Sadder and why our diet 12,000 years ago made the human race sad. www.FranciscoERamos.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

Kristen hangs with her long time co-host Marni Kinrys from their dating advice podcast Ask Women. Marni talks about the postpartum depression she's been dealing with for the past year and all of the nasty things that come with it (not referring to the baby, I swear). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

In this episode, Kristen chats with her friend Justin about being a long way from home for the holidays, filling the void by keeping yourself busy and the darkest time in Justin's life. They debate a "Who's Sadder?" of course and talk about Bedlam Asylum, Europe's oldest Mental Hospital. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

In this episode, Kristen talks about her negative voice and how loud it is but ways to get it to quiet down. She also introduces a fun new segment and talks about those crazy Nazi's and how they killed hundreds of thousands of mentally ill. Ew. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

Kristen talks with actor and photographer Jackson Davis about everything from the dates they went on to falling in and out of depression. They also touch on how to handle rejection, good self help books and Kristen's freak face. And, they do a play by play of a girl's stay in a mental institution. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

Comedian Jerry Rocha talks with Kristen about how he dealt with the death his best friend and comedian Mike DeStefano, his mother's sexual assault and emotional abuse he took from his ex-girlfriend. He also talks about never knowing his father and finding out about a sister he's never met. It's chockfull of emotions! Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message