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Sometimes in Shambles

by Melissa Kruger

Melissa Kruger hosts Sometimes in Shambles, a mental health podcast based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. Melissa hopes that with Sometimes in Shambles, she can create a listening experience that lets you know you are not alone in what you are going through. Her goal is to only talk about things that she is passionate about and has experienced, to make the podcast the most real it can be.Melissa talks a lot about depression and anxiety along with other sprinkles of mental illness. She also talks about her experience growing up in and then leaving the LDS Mormon Religion. Some of her content can be triggering to others so please be advised.

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Episodes

  1. I'm Back

    Melissa is back for a new season of Sometimes in Shambles! Hopefully. There's a lot that has happened in two years so buckle up.

  2. Story of a Gay Ex-Mormon II

    Part two of the Story of a Gay Ex-Mormon series with Jake! Jake tells more of his story of being Mormon while also being gay and the struggles he went through along the way.

  3. Bloopers w/ Jenna

    Bloopers reel from when I recorded an episode with Jenna Chau and we had wifi and cat issues.

  4. The Weight of Depression & Body Positivity w/ Jenna Chau Part 2

    I invited Jenna Chau on the show to talk about body positivity and her personal story of mental illness and gaining weight. Some topics that we cover in this episode: My personal story of gaining weight due to depression Jenna's personal story of physical health and depression Binge eating…

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  5. The Weight of Depression & Body Positivity w/ Jenna Chau Part 1

    I invited Jenna Chau on the show to talk about body positivity and her personal story of mental illness and gaining weight. Some topics that we cover in this episode: -My personal story of gaining weight due to depression -Jenna's personal story of physical health and depression -Binge eating...

  6. Sometimes in Shambles Trailer

    Welcome to Sometimes in Shambles, the mental health podcast. I’m Melissa, your host, and this is where I talk about all my personal experiences with mental illness. I have anxiety, depression, and recently, some PTSD. My hope is that through sharing my experiences such as leaving the mormon…

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  7. Going with the Flow

    I finally feel like I'm in a good place (my therapist thinks so too) and am just going with the flow in all parts of my life. I wanted to update everyone on what I've been up to while the show took a small, unintentional hiatus. In the first half of this episode, I talk about hobbies and things...

  8. I'm in Shambles

    I talk through my recent experience of comparing the things I love to do to other people who do the same things as me. The struggle becomes more real in quarantine where doing the things you love matters most.

  9. Mental Health Quarantine

    I'm talking about social distancing with COVOID-19 out and about in the world. Personally, I'm scared of my depression acting up while social distancing. This episode will give you some tips and ideas for how to keep your mental health afloat while in quarantine, if you will.

  10. Story of a Gay Ex-Mormon I - Jake Part 1

    I sat down with my friend Jake who was raised in my home ward of the Mormon Religion while knowing he was gay since age 4. Jake talks about his experiences with discovering his sexuality at a young age, his struggle with the church in this regard and also his family life during this time. Part…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Melissa Kruger hosts Sometimes in Shambles, a mental health podcast based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. Melissa hopes that with Sometimes in Shambles, she can create a listening experience that lets you know you are not alone in what you are going through. Her goal is to only talk about things that she is passionate about and has experienced, to make the podcast the most real it can be.Melissa talks a lot about depression and anxiety along with other sprinkles of mental illness. She also talks about her experience growing up in and then leaving the LDS Mormon Religion. Some of her content can be triggering to others so please be advised.

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How many episodes does Sometimes in Shambles have?

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What is Sometimes in Shambles about?

Melissa Kruger hosts Sometimes in Shambles, a mental health podcast based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. Melissa hopes that with Sometimes in Shambles, she can create a listening experience that lets you know you are not alone in what you are going through. Her goal is to only talk about things that...

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Sometimes in Shambles has 10 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Sometimes in Shambles is created and hosted by Melissa Kruger.
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