Cracked Up

What is your attachment style when it comes to money?And who taught you to relate to it that way?For many of us, money is loaded with shame, silence, and confusion. We were undereducated, discouraged from asking questions, and taught to believe that not knowing was somehow our fault. The result is a relationship with money that feels anxious, avoidant, or out of our control.This week, Angelica and Randi open up one of the most intimate conversations we can have as women. They’re joined by Annie King, Senior Financial Solutions Specialist at Sausville Benson Financial, to break down the emotional and psychological barriers surrounding money and power.This episode is about reclaiming agency, building confidence, and understanding that financial health is deeply connected to mental, emotional, and overall well being. Because getting your money right is not just about numbers. It’s about stepping into your power.As a listener of Cracked Up, Annie has a gift for you: https://crackedup.catskillmountainagent.com/

Join Randi and Angelica as they unpack the “embarrassing boyfriend” era: why we stayed, why we shouldn’t have, and what actually happens when you finally develop self-worth and raise the bar. Spoiler: it’s not all butterfly poses, soft-girl vibes, and cute situationships. Sometimes it’s chaos, clarity, and a whole lot of cringe.Read Randi's article here: https://open.substack.com/pub/randicorrigan/p/why-being-single-feels-so-intolerable?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=emailWorkshop here: https://empowered-minds-mental-health-counseling-pllc.kit.com/c3a97ce33c?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

Randi and Angelica are once again blessed with the wisdom (and patience) of Melissa Fulgieri, aka therapist to the millennials. This week we’re going beyond the usual ‘reparent yourself’ pep talk and diving into what relational trauma actually is—and all the messy ways it shows up. Melissa also walks Angelica through her cirque-du-so-extra–level anxiety about ethical nonmonogamy, and answers the big question: how is ENM not just a rebrand of having a side-piece?Buy Melissa's book HERE

This week, Randi and Angelica welcome Lynn Harris — comedian, feminist firestarter, and founder of Gold Comedy — to spill the (possibly tepid, definitely overpriced) tea on comedy, mental health, and why the world needs way more women with microphones.

This week, Randi and Angelica are joined by the wise and wonderful Melissa Fulgieri — therapist, professor, and author extraordinaire. Melissa specializes in helping high-achieving adults dive deeper into their inner worlds and build more authentic lives. Together, the trio tackles a tough but oh-so-important topic: what it's really like to be in a relationship with a narcissist — and how to reclaim your power afterward. Expect real talk, healing insights, and a few laughs along the way. It’s raw, it’s relatable, and it might just be your new favorite episode.

Randi and Angelica are back for a new season, and episode one is diving into the messy world of how politics messes with our mental health. These days, the political chaos has a lot of women—and marginalized folks in general—feeling anxious and on edge. In this episode, they break down what’s going on and what we can do about it.

Randi and Angelica are joined by the hilarious and insightful Dani Faith Leonard — comedian, producer, filmmaker, and creator of the hit comedy show Adult Sex Ed. In this episode, Dani dives into the wild world of sex education: what we weren’t taught, what we learned wrong, and how the language we use to label our bodies reveals way more than we think. Get ready for an eye-opening (and laugh-out-loud) conversation about misinformation, self-discovery, and breaking down taboos — one awkward truth at a time.

Randi and Angelica are joined by couples therapist, Ellen Usatin. While Ellen utilizes a variety of tools in her therapist tool kit, she finds EFT to be her goto. Ellen walks Randi and Angelica through what EFT is, what type of issues generally bring couples to therapy and how to make the most out of therapy as a couple.

In this episode, Randi and Angelica explore the intersection of sex, independence, and societal expectations, with a focus on sex positivity and the pervasive influence of patriarchy on women's sexual identities. They take a critical look at the stereotype of the “cat lady,” challenging the misconceptions that surround single, independent women, and how these labels are often rooted in patriarchal views. The discussion also delves into how misinformation and societal pressures shape and sometimes distort women's sexual experiences and autonomy. Through open and honest conversation, Randi and Angelica aim to empower listeners to embrace a more liberated and self-defined understanding of sexuality. Listener Discretion Advised: This episode includes discussions on sensitive topics such as sexual assault and other issues related to sex and sexuality. We understand these subjects can be triggering for some listeners, so please take care while listening and prioritize your well-being.

Randi and Angelica are joined by a man of the heart, Dr. Michael Meir. He is a cardiologist turned therapist who is passionate about working with couples through the most challenges of impasses, including infidelity. Dr. Meir explains how so much of our struggles with connection can be overcome with one simple question.

Something most of us are seeking more of in life is happiness. How do we get there? Is it the work we do, goals we achieve, a destination to travel to? How do we become happy? According to our guest today it all begins with a single mind shift, and he’s here to give it to us. We are joined by Alain Emmanuel, LPC, The Happiness Coach.

Take a scroll down any platform and you’ll get a taste of what we are talking about today. The rise of the Misogynistic thought leader. Harrison Butker is a prime example. Randi and Angelica are joined by Ryan, a man’s man who is proud to support the independence and passions of his female partner. Ryan shares his insight on why there is a rise of this dangerous, female disempowering messaging, and how he has come to realize that manly men should be doing the opposite.

Projection, denial, rationalization, do these sound like how your ex used to argue with you? Well it's not just narcissists who have these tools in their kit. We all do them. These are our defense mechanisms. Randi walks Angelica through what they are, why they exist and surprisingly how some are there to help us live a healthier life.

If you’re listening to this pod, you’re most likely on your own journey of healing and self growth. There’s no denying the path is hard, sometimes dark and surely lonely. Randi and Angelica talk through how to navigate relationships through your healing journey and tools that have worked for them in navigating the darker moments.

Ok, ok, we admit it, we got a little "ADHD" on the last episode. Now we're back with Magnet Program Coordinator, Writer, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse, Brynne Delaney Calleran, to bring it back to the basics. We're talking what ADHD is really, how it appears differently based on gender and nurture, and how to advocate for yourself if you suspect you have it.

Magnet Program Coordinator, Writer, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse, Brynne Delaney Calleran, joins Randi and Angelica to talk about ADHD and the gender discrepancy when seeking diagnosis. Through sharing her personal journey, not being diagnosed until her 30s, Brynn highlights the misunderstanding of what ADHD looks like and the different ways it generally shows up in males and females. Brynne is such a wealth of knowledge on the subject that this is part one of two on ADHD and women. Part two will be released next week.

Inner Child work has come up a lot in every episode. This popular therapeutic tool allows us to get to the root of our trauma wounds. Randi walks Angelica through what exactly it is and how to utilize it in order to live in joy.

Self deprecation, we've all done it, and as women we use it to connect and create community. Unfortunately, it can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Randi and Angelica discuss the commonly used social tool and ways we can dismantle it in order to transform our lives.

Randi and Angelica are joined by therapist Jamie Klein, who specializes in helping women with chronic illness navigate life. Whether it’s Lupus, endometriosis, fibromyalgia, having a chronic illness can be a daunting life sentence. Jamie helps reshape and restore our minds around it.

Licensed psychotherapist and founder of Loving me after we, Ginger Dean, is leading women to self empowerment. And it all starts with saying bye bye to the “nice girl” society has conditioned women to be. With her hit coaching practice, Ginger focuses her efforts to help women heal from toxic relationships to become the best versions of themselves.  Guest Bio: Ginger Dean is a psychotherapist and founder of Loving Me After We. Her specialty is helping women overcomeheartbreak, increase self-love and confidence after a toxic relationship so they can become the best version ofthemselves.

Randi and Angelica are joined by family friend, Lori Ann Polidoro. Four grown kids, multiple shared business with her partner and 44 years married, Lori explains why "forgetting" has been the key to her "sticking it out". Randi and Angelica ponder how marriage can fit into todays dating landscape.

"You're too sensitive", "that never happened", "you're crazy", just a few key tactics used in "gaslighting". This overused, misused term needs some clearing up along with "love-bombing" and some other tools used in covert abuse. Randi and Angelica take a trip down memory lane to share their experience being put in the "crazy" box, and how they've both found a way out.

Join Randi and Angelica as they talk through women as sexual beings who, GASP!, enjoy sex, the shame society places on females who embrace their sexuality and how this all ties into self worth. 

Actor, producer and mental health advocate Arielle Kebbel sits down with Randi and Angelica to talk through her personal mental health journey. Arielle shares her early struggles with body image, her experience with suicide and how her love for horses has become a tool in her passion to help others.

2 time world champion boxer, Maureen Shea, dominates the boxing ring with her decisive masculine energy. Considered the Real Million Dollar Baby, Maureen is no stranger to fighting through adversity. However, she is clear that it’s her ability to tap into her vulnerable feminine energy that has gifted her the greatest growth and success this life has to offer. As a trauma surviver, Maureen has maintained an open mind, trying a variety of therapy modalities to help break her through emotional blocks and rising to be the best she can be. 

CBT or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is a powerful tool to create the life you want. But it all starts from within. Randi walks Angelica through the concept and exercises that can be used to shift the mind to overcome anxiety, depression and other self imposed limitations.

Join Randi and Angelica as they talk through the modern dating landscape with dating guru Ali Jackson from Finding Mr. Height. The ladies talk about a need to shift our mindsets around dating in order to date more authentically, and how this has raised the bar for us all. Ali offers insight and tips on how to step into this new world without fear. Guest Bio: Ali Jackson is an NYC-based dating & relationship coach who’s been there, in the trenches, looking for her person. She’s learned to own her needs, embrace her feelings, and communicate both directly. And she’s helping you do the same! Because when you ask for what you want, you just might get it. You can find her on social media @findingmrheight and on her podcast, Finding Mr. Height: The Podcast. 

If you've struggled in a romantic relationship, there's a high probability someone broke down your issues through Attachment Theory. Knowing your own attachment style is an excellent tool when navigating all relationships in life. Randi Talks Angelica through what Attachment Theory is, how to define your own and how to use this knowledge when living life. THIS PROGRAM IS COMPRISED SOLELY OF THE PARTICIPANTS’ RECOLLECTIONS, STORIES AND INFORMATION AS TOLD TO HOST AND BY HOST DURING RECORDED CONVERSATION.  ANY INFORMATION DISCLOSED ABOUT INDIVIDUALS RELATED TO THE PARTICIPANTS (BUT NOT A PART OF THIS PROGRAM) IS A RETELLING OF THE PARTICIPANTS’ MEMORY.

Randi and Angelica are joined by Dr. Candice Crawford, who’s passion is to provide mental health support to marginalized communities and people of color. The three women talk through the factors that act as barriers to holistic mental health care, including insurance, implicit bias and lack of first hand experience to bridge the gap between cultural differences. THIS PROGRAM IS COMPRISED SOLELY OF THE PARTICIPANTS’ RECOLLECTIONS, STORIES AND INFORMATION AS TOLD TO HOST AND BY HOST DURING RECORDED CONVERSATION.  ANY INFORMATION DISCLOSED ABOUT INDIVIDUALS RELATED TO THE PARTICIPANTS (BUT NOT A PART OF THIS PROGRAM) IS A RETELLING OF THE PARTICIPANTS’ MEMORY.

Randi and Angelica are joined by Randi’s former colleague, William Perez. A student of psychoanalysis, Will teaches us how to utilize the therapeutic tool to define our own unconscious drives when dating. He also gives us a run through on narcissism as a spectrum, and explains how he overcame the loneliness of divorce. Join us as the three debate, who’s therapy session is this? THIS PROGRAM IS COMPRISED SOLELY OF THE PARTICIPANTS’ RECOLLECTIONS, STORIES AND INFORMATION AS TOLD TO HOST AND BY HOST DURING RECORDED CONVERSATION.  ANY INFORMATION DISCLOSED ABOUT INDIVIDUALS RELATED TO THE PARTICIPANTS (BUT NOT A PART OF THIS PROGRAM) IS A RETELLING OF THE PARTICIPANTS’ MEMORY.

Randi and Angelica are joined by Dr. Leonardo Vando, a Board Certified Psychiatrist and Addiction Psychiatrist. The ladies are swarming with questions. Is addiction a brain disease? Is medicated assisted treatment a solve all? How do we treat mental health with psychedelics? What is Ketamine good for, and how does it actually work? What came first, the chicken or the egg? Dr. Vando offers his ideologies and opinions formed over 15 of experience working in the field. THIS PROGRAM IS COMPRISED SOLELY OF THE PARTICIPANTS’ RECOLLECTIONS, STORIES AND INFORMATION AS TOLD TO HOST AND BY HOST DURING RECORDED CONVERSATION.  ANY INFORMATION DISCLOSED ABOUT INDIVIDUALS RELATED TO THE PARTICIPANTS (BUT NOT A PART OF THIS PROGRAM) IS A RETELLING OF THE PARTICIPANTS’ MEMORY.

Terry Singletary joins Randi and Angelica to tell the story of his wounded warrior. Now a CASAC certified recovery advocate, Terry is devoted to teaching, living and being sobriety. However, it took a long road to get here. Having to battle with codependency, his otherness as the only black kid in his community growing-up, and self worth issues, Terry holds nothing back to show the road to recovery may not be pretty, but is worth it. THIS PROGRAM IS COMPRISED SOLELY OF THE PARTICIPANTS’ RECOLLECTIONS, STORIES AND INFORMATION AS TOLD TO HOST AND BY HOST DURING RECORDED CONVERSATION.  ANY INFORMATION DISCLOSED ABOUT INDIVIDUALS RELATED TO THE PARTICIPANTS (BUT NOT A PART OF THIS PROGRAM) IS A RETELLING OF THE PARTICIPANTS’ MEMORY.

Randi and Angelica are joined by sex therapist, Praia Westerband-Otero. These three ladies dive deep into understanding the world of sex therapy. Exploring topics such as Kink, BDSM, erectile disfunction, pelvic floor issues, choking and desire discrepancy. Because sometimes you’re gonna want it, sometimes you won’t. Every relationship goes through it. Praia enlightens Randi and Angelica, as they ask the questions necessary to get to a more comprehensive understanding of sex therapy and why we all can benefit from exploring our sexual health more openly. Communication and consent are everything, it seems, when exploring all there is to explore outside of the “vanilla sex” territory. THIS PROGRAM IS COMPRISED SOLELY OF THE PARTICIPANTS’ RECOLLECTIONS, STORIES AND INFORMATION AS TOLD TO HOST AND BY HOST DURING RECORDED CONVERSATION.  ANY INFORMATION DISCLOSED ABOUT INDIVIDUALS RELATED TO THE PARTICIPANTS (BUT NOT A PART OF THIS PROGRAM) IS A RETELLING OF THE PARTICIPANTS’ MEMORY.

Join Randi Corrigan and Angelica Hester as they tell us their personal journey of how they came to create the Cracked Up series. Sharing their own experiences of the BIG T (Trauma), and some tools they used to pull themselves through, we get a snapshot of what this series is about and how it will flow moving forward. Interviewing new guest regularly as well as hitting new mental health topics weekly, nothing is off limit as these two women bring their authentic selves to explore the mad mad world we live in today. THIS PROGRAM IS COMPRISED SOLELY OF THE PARTICIPANTS’ RECOLLECTIONS, STORIES AND INFORMATION AS TOLD TO HOST AND BY HOST DURING RECORDED CONVERSATION.  ANY INFORMATION DISCLOSED ABOUT INDIVIDUALS RELATED TO THE PARTICIPANTS (BUT NOT A PART OF THIS PROGRAM) IS A RETELLING OF THE PARTICIPANTS’ MEMORY.