Manic Podcasting

Episodes

1. 11

   People Pleasing

   Amanda discusses the pause on Manic Podcasting and how People Pleasing shows up in her life, what that looks like, and where it comes from. She also dives into where to start if you want to change your people pleasing ways.

   Mar 23, 2026

   40m
2. 10

   What is Happiness?

   Amanda & Bill discuss who they are, what brought Bill to the podcast as a special guest host and so much more. We delve into becoming who we are, how we navigate relationships, the body keeping the score, and rebuilding who we are after a life full of trauma. We add a mix of humor, peer support,...

   Mar 16, 2026

   43m
3. 9

   Empathy & Other Things

   Erin Wells aka Ms. Understood and I discuss what it means to be an empath. She talks about her struggles and all the intense emotions it brings her, we even get into different coping tactics and share different apps that help us. There's also a life pro tip at the end so to tune in until then. Be...

   Jun 10, 2019

   44m
4. 8

   Dreams & Nightmares

   For this episode, I got a chance to talk with THE Kodak Chris a local Chicago photographer who's made quite a name for himself. He just returned from a lengthy tour with the band Belmont and tells me all about it. We discuss his favorite/least favorite parts about touring, we also get into his...

   Mar 5, 2019

   58m
5. 7

   cPTSD & Other Acronyms

   My friend and I sit and talk about our experiences with cPTSD, our trauma, and other aspects of our lives that heavily impact us. This episode is pretty heavy and contains topics such as self-harm, substance abuse, suicidal ideation & other topics. We also discuss DID, dissociation, and other...

   Feb 7, 2019

   1h 12m
6. 6

   Behind The Curtain

   For this episode, I am joined by Stix Newman aka Stixen Stones local Drag Queen, amazing fashion designer and close friend. We talk about the story behind her drag persona, her life's trauma, and what it means to be a fem-presenting non-binary person. Learn about what makes Stix who she is and…

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   Dec 20, 2018

   57m
7. 5

   Art vs Artistry

   "We can miss almost everything amazing about art when we think of it as a competition" In this episode, I met up with Darby O' Dooley to talk about different art forms and their generational shift. We also discuss how we feel personally about the state of the art around us & how social media can...

   Dec 11, 2018

   54m
8. 4

   Author's Note

   Joining me for this one is Kevin White a writer from Pennsylvania. He stresses the importance of Submittable, the unnecessary focus on drafts, his writing inspirations, and what you can do to help move your writing further along. Kevin gives some great advice about writing and is an extremely...

   Sep 19, 2018

   57m
9. 3

   OCD & Other Acronyms

   Maureen, Meredith and I sit down and discuss their struggles with OCD and other mental illnesses. They paint us a picture of what it's like for them on a daily basis. We also delve into society's stigmatization against mental health, physical health and even more. We give a shoutout to the males...

   Aug 29, 2018

   52m
10. 2

    Cinci Local Scene

    Manic Episode # 4: Cincy Local Scene ft Gabe McQueen, James Jardee, Nathan Hill, and Nick Smith. This episode was so much fun to record! I met up with Gabe McQueen, James Jardee, Nathan Hill and Deadculture's Nick Smith. They all discuss their inspiration's, favorite venues, and their own…

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    Jul 12, 2018

    1h 00m
11. 1

    Stay Focused

    For this episode, I met up with one of my best friends and one of the best photographers I know, Meredith Szturm! We talk about her successes, struggles, passions, and plans for the future. Meredith also leaves us with some fantastic advice for aspiring photographers. We also throw a bit of shade...

    Jul 12, 2018

    1h 10m