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Don’t Call Me Crazy

by Vanessa

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.

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Episodes

  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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…

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  5. 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...

  6. 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…

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  7. 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....

  8. 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...

  9. 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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  10. 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. 🧡❤️🧡❤️🧡❤️🧡❤️🧡❤️🧡 Below are links related…

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  11. 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. 💔💔💔 Below are links regarding...

  12. 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...

  13. 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. ***...

  14. 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...

  15. 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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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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.

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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...

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