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Kristen, CHILL OUT.
by Kristen Carney
A comedy podcast for over-thinkers and the neurotic, pining over everyday struggles and the minutiae of everyday life with an *occasional* emphasis on depression and mental health. The show was originally known as "Mentally Ch(ill)", hosted by Stevie Ryan and Kristen Carney until we lost Stevie to suicide in 2017. RIP Stevie. We love you forever. How to get help: In the US, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. The International Association for Suicide Prevention and Befrienders Worldwide also can provide contact information for crisis centers around the world.
Episodes
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#108 Hero or Asshole? & Feeling TOO Deeply & w/ Comedian Dean David
Kristen, Chill Out. is a comedy podcast for over-thinkers, the neurotic, the sometimes sad (depressed) and those who enjoy dissecting human behavior and social etiquette ad nauseam. In this episode, comedian Dean David joins to talk about feeling down, being rejected by kids in high school, how…
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#107 Always High Strung & Social Etiquette Debates!
Kristen's back baby! Again! For good this time. In this episode, comedian Luca Ferro joins to talk about Kristen's never-ending hyper-vigilance, sobrity, what it's like pursuing the arts (stand-up comedy), woo-woo "energy" stuff, rules about yawning in public, baby names, airplane etiquette and…
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#106 Therapy and Mushrooms with Comedian Alli Breen
Back for another episode! I'm joined by comedian Alli Breen for back-from-hiatus episode #2. We talk about therapy and if it's worth it, being chronically late, mushrooms, overthinking things we've said, ignoring people in elevators and so much more.
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#105 I'm Back Babay! with Guest Dan Naturman
Well, well, well, look who it is. It's your ol' pal Kristen. It's only been MORE THAN 3 1/2 years since the last time I posted an episode. The last time I taped we were a month into COVID, still had our minds, my mom was still alive and my heart hadn't been eaten alive by a relationship. I hope…
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#104 GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY
Mike Carano (Corona) is back! And, he's here to talk about progress, set-backs, and actually doing the things you KNOW will help you (and Kristen couldn't relate more). They also talk about getting outside, being isolated, going off medication, validation, smelly microphones and so many more…
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#103 Big Surprise, an Ep about COVID-19!
Welcome to the show now known as 'Kristen, chill.' Hopefully this is the last name change and the first of many episodes under the somewhat-ish new moniker. Kristen is joined by Resident Consultant Jen and "Ky the Movie Guy" to talk about the Coronavirus and our "new normal" (that's for you…
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#102 Getting out of Your Comfort Zone
Kristen is pushed out of her comfort zone this month and talks all about it and why it'll be good for her. Her and Resident Consultant Jen also talk about awkward silences, ski etiquette and the speculation around Kristen's Great Great Grandfather's death/suicide. They also talk about why Jen has…
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#101 BACK TO THERAPY
In this first episode of the new decade, Kristen is joined by Resident Consultant Jen. They rehash the holidays, their recent dining out experience and why they still tip 20% or more. Kristen also gets into her first time back to therapy in 2 years and how much she likes her new therapist. They...
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#100 Neuroses and Bodily Functions
In this momentous 100th episode (which should make this day the newest national holiday), Kyle and Kristen talk in-depth about bathroom habits because they’re mature. They also talk in-depth about neuroses and whether or not neuroses make people funny. Kristen also tells two stories about being a...
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#99 Desperate for Human Touch and Kyle’s First “Regular” Appearance
Kyle is back for his FIRST OFFICIAL regular-weekly appearance. They talk about changing the name of the show, whether or not they’re actually narcissists, how Kristen is still lonely for human touch and meeting men at Starbucks. They discuss morning journaling and whether or not the senator...
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#98 The Normalizing of Narcissism
This week, two narcissists (Kristen and Kyle) talk about self-involvement, confidence and why being into yourself has become so en vogue and how it effects Kristen’s depression. They (Kristen) also won’t shut up about losing the episode they did that was never actually recorded, leaving them...
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#97 Cancer n' more!
Kristen really lets lose in this episode about why she hasn’t had a show out in a month so bear with her. Kyle sure does!
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#96 Seeking Approval and Spending $$$
In this episode, Kyle is back and listening to Kristen go on about the repetitive dreams she has about Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David and the approval she's afraid she'll never get from them. They also talk about the anxiety Kyle has surrounding spending money and driving in an unfamiliar city....
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#95 Michael Rispoli, Rejections and Wearing Masks
This week Kristen hangs with actor Michael Rispoli who has an impressive film and television resume. But, more importantly, he’s got the perfect New York accent. He talks about the nuances of being a working class actor and how he had to thicken his skin to survive in show business. They also…
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#94 Saying YES and The Summer of Forced Fun
In this episode, Ralph Sutton host of The SDR Show joins Kristen to talk about seeing a therapist at the age of 5 or 6, not being married and about to turn 50 and whether or not Kristen really needs medication. They also talk about saying yes to everything and Kristen's "Summer of Forced Fun" or...
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#93 Is it Depression or Adulthood? What’s the Difference?
Inspired by last week’s episode, Kristen goes on and on about making better choices to help her depression while Kyle patiently listens. They also talk about having fun when you’re a kid versus when you’re an adult, being too self aware, dating, having someone in your life to make the monotonous...
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#92 Deep Depression with True Crime Garage's 'The Captain'
This week Kristen hangs with one of the co-hosts of the popular podcast 'True Crime Garage.' And, much like crime, it starts out innocent and then gets really, really dark. The Captain talks about his battle with severe depression and frequent thoughts of suicide but NOT BEFORE Kristen complains...
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#91 Michael Kosta and Practical Therapy
Comedian and The Daily Show correspondent Michael Kosta is hanging out with Kristen this week talking about not feeling cool enough, talking to your therapist for practical advice, not just for emotional support and why they both should stop being curmudgeons. They also get into the minutiae of...
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#90 Mark Normand and Hypervigilance
This week Kristen is joined by comedian Mark Normand to talk about going to therapy with a hangover, overthinking everything and what it was like growing up in a bed and breakfast in New Orleans. They also talk about being too aware, true crime television and when talking to someone for help in a...
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#89 Are You Too Cynical?
This week Kristen is joined by herself and talks about her fear of going out in public with her glasses, her new wave of depression and how she was dumped because she was too cynical. She also talks about people who pray in airports, treadmills and her "hierarchy of being a good person" theory.…
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#88 Tearjerkers and Sitting and Staring
Regular guest Kyle is back on this week’s episode to talk about movies. But, not *just* movies, but also crying at the movies, getting irrationally angry at the movies and of course, The Avengers. They also talk about comfort food, fear of bugs and why Kristen just sat and stared for the 2 1/2...
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#87 Can Only Cry at One Thing
Comedian Patrick Schroeder of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly podcast joins Kristen to talk about all things annoying, including high fives, hugs and riding the train. They also talk about how he only can cry at sports related things, how he’s always wanted to be a mom and why on earth someone…
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BONUS EP! Throw Back to Mentally Ch(ill)
This week, long time listener Beyza joins Kristen to share her experience growing up in an abusive home and what her experience has been like since her bi-polar diagnosis. She also talks about what it's like having a team of mental health professionals in the Netherlands and how they focus on...
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#86 Nighttime Therapy and Getting Nowhere
Kristen is joined by comedian Seth Herzog to talk about his habits in therapy, flipping the switch on the therapist and why he goes to therapy late at night. They also talk about the color grey, Broadway, what it’s like having lots of friends and how criminals should dress a little nicer to…
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#85 The Mundane, Paper-cuts and What's the Point
Resident Consultant Jen and Regular guest Kyle are on this week's show discussing everything from social anxiety to what they wanted to be when they grew up. Jen also discusses why cutting her finger freaks her out so much and how her and Kristen changed roles for once when she freaked out and...
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#84 Sex, Therapy and Fart Jokes Are(n't) Funny
Mike Carano is BACK and joining Kristen for his 4th episode. They talk about pressing topics like not wanting to be awkward in meaningful moments, like sex and how much is sucks to screw up at therapy. They also get into losing something you love, what it's like to feel pleasure again after being...
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#83 Living in a Perfect World and Adult Bullying
In this episode of Kristen and Ch(ill), Kristen is joined by comedians Molly Harper and Jason Romaine. The trio talk about how beauty isn't happiness but they'd like it to be, how bullying isn't just for kids, gossip, texting and all other sorts of juicy things. They also discover whether their...
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#82 Speaking Up, Nail Biting and Airport Etiquette
In the second episode of Kristen and Ch(ill), Kristen is joined by comedian Alli Breen and writer, Dan Jordan. They talk about pain that “hurts so good”, nail biting, how they’ve managed to make friends and dog poo (the best part of the show, obviously). They also talk about airplane etiquette, A...
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#81 New Year, New Pod: Kristen and Ch(ill)
In the first ever episode of "Kristen and Ch(ill)", Kristen is joined by regular guest Kyle and Resident Consultant Jen. The new format is a light-hearted, fun version of Mentally Ch(ill). I guess you can say its "Mentally Ch(ill) Lite". In this episode the trio talk about Things They Would Tell...
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#80 SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT and Suicide Prevention with Dennis Gillan
In this episode, Kristen announces the show's name and format change to come in 2019. She also talks to suicide prevention and mental health advocate Dennis Gillan who lost BOTH of his brothers to suicide. He talks to Kristen about his experience, how he's healed, signs to look for and when to...
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#79 Therapist Kati Morton Answers Your (and my) Questions
Therapist and Youtube personality, Kati Morton answers listeners questions that range from everything to handling grief to toxic relationships. She also talks about how to find help for your mental health and her book titled, "Are u ok?" They also talk about changing your language to make life…
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#78 Chronic Nightmares and Always Losing
Kristen is on her own in today’s episode talking about the narrative she’s adopted of “always losing” and why it’s wrong and how she can change it. She talks about momentum, how to create it and/or change it. She also talks about having chronic nightmares and how mental illness and depression can...
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#77 Having Friends with Depression
Resident consultant Jen, a school psychologist and one of Kristen’s oldest friends is on the show this week talking about what it’s like to have a friend who is struggling with depression. She talks about the techniques she has used to try to help Kristen out of it as much as she can as well as…
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#76 The Voices in His Head
In this episode, Kristen talks to Wesley about the voices he’s been hearing in his head for over a year and half. After taking medication for schizophrenia, he found no relief. However, he believes there is a team of people communicating with him directly, three to be exact. He talks about how…
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#75 Accepting Yo'self
Regular guest Kyle is back with Kristen to talk about self-acceptance or lack thereof and how it effects your mental health. And, Kristen talks about how she found it after seeing a picture of herself as a kid that she didn't hate. They also talk about empathy, the Mel Brooks film "High Anxiety"...
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#74 Physical, Sexual and Emotional Abuse
Kristen’s cousin Kristy is on this week’s episode talking about living through two abusive relationships as well as two assaults she endured as a teenager. She talks about how despite the trauma she suffered, she’s found a way to be grateful for the terrorizing experiences. They also talk about…
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#73 Stress, Conversion Disorder and Stoicism
Kristen’s friend Dan is on this week’s episode talking about how the stress and emotions of being stuck in a legal battle led him to developing physical symptoms like loss of muscle control and vision changes and how he overcame them. He also talks about the 30 Day Stoic Challenge and what he’s...
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#72 Brain Technology and Rebuilding Your Life
Host of The Jordan Harbinger Show, Jordan Harbinger is here to discuss rebuilding your life, brain technology and the book Super Better. He also shares with Kristen how he has a new found respect for people who suffer with anxiety and how the gym helps keep him in a good frame of mind. Also...
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#71 How to Talk to Your Parents about Depression
Mentally Ch(ill) regular Kyle (@filthykyle) is back to discuss why he doesn’t talk to his parents about his problems and why he’s okay with it. Kristen tells a personal story about trying to talk to her mother about her depression and why it went awry. She also shares some tips on how to talk to...
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#70 Fear and Panic with Peter Mehlman
Seinfeld writer and producer, Peter Mehlman joins Kristen to talk about the panic disorder he developed as an adult and his intense fear of driving on the freeway. He also talks about his experience on Paxil and untoasted bagels. Before they chat, Kristen talks about Logotherapy developed by Dr....
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#69 A Manic Mom and Music with David Wild
Music critic and Rolling Stone contributing editor, David Wild is on this week’s show talking about what is was like growing up with a mother with manic depression. He talks about how it effected him differently than his siblings and how he used music as an escape. They also talk about shame (the...
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#68 Getting Sober and Drug Rehabilitation
Kristen's friend Colin Robinson was on Episode #59 talking about his addiction to drugs. He's back this week to talk about how he got sober and what being in a sober living house was like. They also talk about the mental state of his housemates and how he struggles today with sadness. They also...
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#67 Hiding Out, Drinking and Capturing Depression on Camera
Beauty photographer Hannah Kymych joins Kristen to talk about hiding out in her apartment for a month, her abusive relationship, competing in a cut-throat industry and drinking a lot. She also talks about depression documentaries and whether she thinks Instagram models are sad or not. Follow…
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#66 Sports as Therapy and Dating with Depression with Paul Shirley
Ex-NBA basketball player, Paul Shirley joins Kristen to talk about how he used sports and basketball as therapy as a child and how it still helps him as an adult. He also talks about the OCD he had to have in order to make it to the professional level, having a father as his biggest critic and…
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#65 Darkness And Weight Gain
In this episode, Kristen talks to comedy writer and performer, Lauren Reeves about what it was like growing up in Alaska with little sun light and harsh conditions. They also talk about their relationships with their therapists, why Lauren fell into a spiral of drinking and weight gain and how…
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#64 Anxiety Attacks vs Panic Attacks
In this episode, Kristen talks to herself (and to you) about the severe anxiety attacks she’s been experiencing lately and where they came from. How to stop them? She has no idea. But, she also talks about DNA tests and how they can help narrow down what anti depressants might work best for you…
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#63 Fred Stoller & What's Right for YOU
In this week's episode, comedian and actor, Fred Stoller joins Kristen to talk about growing up when there weren't terms like "social anxiety" and having no concept that what he was was actually depressed. He also talk about not being accepted by his mother, not fitting in and being OK doing…
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#62 Awards Won't Make You Happy
Emmy Award winning writer and stand-up comedian Kevin Avery joins Kristen to talk about feeling like you're never where you want to be in life and overworking yourself to compensate. They also talk about isolation, trying to find excitement as an adult and how winning awards won't give you...
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#61 Dr. Drew and Mike Carano
This week Dr. Drew Pinsky and Mike Carano join Kristen to talk about a smorgasbord of topics including religion and mental health, suicide, feeling like an impostor and OF COURSE, Mike and Kristen can't help but to indulge themselves in why they find living just SO DIFFICULT. Also, Dr. Drew and...
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#60 Dealing with Suicide
July 1st marks one year since Stevie's passing so Kristen has on musician Jae Jin to talk about his experience losing his close friend to suicide last year, beating cancer and his own suicidal thoughts. They also discuss finding hope, suicide statistics and making eggs in the microwave. Find Jae…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A comedy podcast for over-thinkers and the neurotic, pining over everyday struggles and the minutiae of everyday life with an *occasional* emphasis on depression and mental health. The show was originally known as "Mentally Ch(ill)", hosted by Stevie Ryan and Kristen Carney until we lost Stevie to suicide in 2017. RIP Stevie. We love you forever. How to get help: In the US, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. The International Association for Suicide Prevention and Befrienders Worldwide also can provide contact information for crisis centers around the world.
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Kristen Carney
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A comedy podcast for over-thinkers and the neurotic, pining over everyday struggles and the minutiae of everyday life with an *occasional* emphasis on depression and mental health. The show was originally known as "Mentally Ch(ill)", hosted by Stevie Ryan and Kristen Carney until we lost Stevie to...
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