Hello! Vanessa here, to introduce my new podcast! Don’t Call Me Crazy! A podcast to destigmatize talking about mental illness.
I’m going to be talking disorders, I’m going to be talking treatment, I’m going to be talking socioeconomic issues! I’ll also have special Hysteri Lesson (that is not a typo, that is me trying to be clever) episodes diving in to the sordid past of the study of the psyche.
Expect a new episode every other Sunday, wherever you find podcasts.
A discussion with Sam, in which we discuss loss, anxiety, and finding yourself
*** fixed an audio issue with the original post of this episode. Please delete and download again if you’ve already tried to listen*** After a long hiatus, DCMC returns with a discussion with my friend Sam. Sam experienced tremendous loss at the precipice of adulthood. This loss changed the trajectory of his life and he sought first therapy, then reality altering substances to pull himself from depression and anxiety. ***
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You can reach your podcast host at DontCallMeCrazy.ThePodcast@gmail.com and Instagram @dontcallmecrazythepodcast
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My Patreon is: https://www.patreon.com/dontcallmecrazythepodcast
19 Jan 2021
An interview with May, in which we discuss working during the pandemic as a nurse
This episode was recorded in mid-October, after the 6 week shutdown had occurred and things were just starting to open up again. I had a lot of trouble listening to this episode because we sounded so hopeful about the “end” of the pandemic. There has been no end, only fluctuating closures, a doubling of the number of dead in the US since this was recorded, and countless lives negatively affected by this virus. The “new normal” has taken a toll on all of our mental health- between isolation, financial stress, illness, death, and uncertainty. Please be cautious if these topics are triggering.
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https://linktr.ee/dontcallmecrazy.thepodcast
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You can reach your podcast host at DontCallMeCrazy.ThePodcast@gmail.com and Instagram @dontcallmecrazythepodcast
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My Patreon is: https://www.patreon.com/dontcallmecrazythepodcast
27 Dec 2020
A crossover discussing Harry Potter & mental health with Swish & Flick (4/4)
Swish&Flick: an all Potter Podcast guest stars on this episode of Don’t Call Me Crazy. This is the 4th of 4 episodes discussing Harry Potter and mental health. The third and fourth are on my platform, with the first two on their platform. 💜💜💜
https://linktr.ee/swishflickcast
Swishflickcast@gmail.com
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https://linktr.ee/dontcallmecrazy.thepodcast
You can reach your podcast host at DontCallMeCrazy.ThePodcast@gmail.com and Instagram @dontcallmecrazythepodcast
My Patreon is: https://www.patreon.com/dontcallmecrazythepodcast
12 Dec 2020
A crossover discussing Harry Potter & mental health with Swish & Flick (3/4)
Swish&Flick: an all Potter Podcast guest stars on this episode of Don’t Call Me Crazy. This is the 3rd of 4 episodes discussing Harry Potter and mental health. This and the 4th are on my platform, with the first two on their platform. 💜💜💜
https://linktr.ee/swishflickcast
Swishflickcast@gmail.com
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https://linktr.ee/dontcallmecrazy.thepodcast
You can reach your podcast host at DontCallMeCrazy.ThePodcast@gmail.com and Instagram @dontcallmecrazythepodcast
My Patreon is: https://www.patreon.com/dontcallmecrazythepodcast
1 Nov 2020
HYSTERI EPISODE 2: The Ancient Mesopotamians
Special episodes of the podcast diving deep into the history of psychiatry, mental health, and the study of the mind with a focus on dismantling colonial and misogynistic tropes that persist in psychiatry today.
This is the second in an ongoing series focusing on the ancient Mesopotamians and focusing on the Fertile Crescent and the first known writings of mental health and mental disorders. My friend Sara will be joining me on these episodes so you don’t have to hear me drone on like an encyclopedia.
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18 Oct 2020
An interview with Ross, on mixed race, half Asian identity, belonging, and mental health
Today I speak with Ross Takahashi, a cast metal artist currently working on art to represent multi mixed race and specifically being half Asian.
Ross is a Las Vegas based artist and art teacher who focuses in sculpture and traditional mediums. His artwork is based on the human condition, humanity, and the nature of Nevada. He holds a BA in Psychology from Nevada State College, and remains on their Arts and Culture Board.
In this episode we speak about being mixed race, identity, belonging, mental health and resiliency.
https://www.rosstakahashi.com
Duke identity and diversity lab
https://sites.duke.edu/dukeidlab/
4 Oct 2020
An interview with Eric, in which we discuss substance abuse and mental health
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, up to 50% of people suffering from mental illness also struggle with substance abuse. Eric is one of those individuals. He has dealt with stigma and both situational and seasonal depression and due to this, turned to alcohol and drugs. He was 12 years clean, but relapsed a couple years ago and ended up overdosing and ill in the Intensive Care Unit. His healing was complicated by gallbladder surgery, liver disease, ascites, and living with two chronic lifelong illnesses. He is on the mend and recently clean again and has recommitted to sober living. He has been kind and open and honest about his life and struggles and I am so proud of him and thankful he was willing to come on my podcast to talk about such a taboo topic.
20 Sept 2020
An interview with your host Vanessa, on pregnancy and postpartum depression
In this episode my husband guest stars as the host interviewing me on our two pregnancies, the lasting trauma that can come about from a difficult birth experience, and the horrors of postpartum depression and anxiety.
TRIGGER WARNING: if you are pregnant or planning on getting pregnant, this may be an episode you should skip. It gets a little graphic, I did NOT have an ideal experience, and knowing what I went through won’t do you any good while you are pregnant- it will likely only freak you out and I don’t want to do that.
But if you have just gone through childbirth or postpartum, or you are the partner of someone who is, I hope this episode helps you. You are not alone. And by identifying the maelstrom of foreign emotions going through me as postpartum depression, I was able to get the help I needed.
5 Sept 2020
An Interview with Elysia: on bullying, breakups, loss and getting help
In this episode I speak with Elysia and we discuss teen bullying, self image, the difficulty with being believed about our mental health struggles, breakups, loss, and getting help. This is a true mental health discussion about the intersection of our mental health and LIFE.
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The links and references related to this episode: ❤️💖❤️💖
PsychologyToday.com
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The Great Unlearn @thegreatunlearn
@rachel.cargle
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“Maybe You Should Talk To Someone” by Lori Gottlieb
23 Aug 2020
An interview with Katie, in which we discuss schizophrenia and the failings of the system
In this episode I have Katie, known on the interwebs as @k8teeh on the podcast to talk about the severe disability that comes from schizophrenia. Her older brother suffers from this illness and the system is failing him and her family at every turn.
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NAMI: National Alliance for the Mentally Ill:
https://www.nami.org/Home
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National disability and advocacy law center:
https://www.ndalc.org
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9 Aug 2020
An interview with Kat, sexual assault survivor and activist
In this episode, I have guest Kat on, known as @thekattalk on Instagram, to talk about her mental health struggles as they relate to her traumatic life experiences. TRIGGER WARNING: we talk about death, sexual assault, depression, attempted suicide, and drug use.
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Below are links regarding this episode.
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bit.ly/RapeLawReform :
The FB group Kat created to help empower survivors seeking legislative reform
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Dr. Jim Hopper:
https://www.jimhopper.com/sexual-assault-and-the-brain/
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RAINN sexual assault hotline:
1-800-656-4673
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https://www.startbybelieving.org
Educational training for law enforcement
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26 Jul 2020
HYSTERI lessons: Ancient Egyptians and Imhotep
Hysteri Lessons:
Special episodes of the podcast diving deep into the history of psychiatry, mental health, and the study of the mind with a focus on dismantling colonial and misogynistic tropes that persist in psychiatry today.
This is the first in an ongoing series. I start with the ancient Egyptians because the modern intellectual world owes so much to Egyptian thinkers.
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https://applications.emro.who.int/emhj/0703/emhj_2001_7_3_377_380.pdf
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/A7D10862D19192D872B64F37D38F4E58/S0140078900018794a.pdf/psychiatry_in_ancient_egypt.pdf
https://www.ancient.eu/imhotep/
https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/icd-10-and-diagnosis-racism
https://brainconnection.brainhq.com/2008/08/26/think-like-an-ancient-egyptian-the-first-mention-of-the-brain/
12 Jul 2020
Interview with Dominique, crystal and astrology enthusiast
In this episode, I have guest Dominique on, known as Wine_Yoda on Instagram, to talk about her mental health, and how crystals and astrology help her cope. Because of the times we are in, we also discuss the pandemic and how the Black Lives Matter movement has affected her as a black woman.
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Below are links regarding making your own birth chart, and how to read a birth chart:
https://astro.cafeastrology.com
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.refinery29.com/amp/en-us/2016/11/129929/birth-chart-analysis-natal-astrology-reading
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You can reach your podcast host at DontCallMeCrazy.ThePodcast@gmail.com and Instagram @dontcallmecrazythepodcast
My Patreon is: https://www.patreon.com/dontcallmecrazythepodcast
28 Jun 2020
An interview with MaryOnAdventures, local Las Vegas Artist
I interview MaryOnAdventures, local artist and entrepreneur about the path from art teacher to artist, running a business, and the stress of making art in the time of Covid. We talk anxiety, coping techniques, and rampant tiktok gen Z(OOMER)s.
https://linktr.ee/maryonadventures
https://linktr.ee/heymakerco
You can reach your podcast host at DontCallMeCrazy.ThePodcast@gmail.com and Instagram @dontcallmecrazythepodcast
My Patreon is: https://www.patreon.com/dontcallmecrazythepodcast
17 Jun 2020
Introducing Don’t Call Me Crazy: The Podcast to destigmatize mental health
This first episode is just a short introduction. Expect an episode every other Sunday wherever you find podcasts!
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