Mentally Chill
Welcome to your safe space to be messy, weird, dark, nervous, and excited! The purpose of "Mentally Chill" is to promote mental health awareness and normalize the highs and lows of life. We're spreading awareness one story at a time from real people with real struggles. Additionally, this is a place to get the inside scoop on mental health resources (therapy, medication, etc.), and find out what it's really like to ask for help. Also, we laugh a lot. Because life is hard, but it's also quite funny. Thank you for choosing to be here, you are where you need to be.
Episodes
15 episodes
15. The Pros and Cons of Being Violently Monogamous l Carly Potomic
I'm a little nervous to post this episode because I feel ~exposed~. But I guess that's the point, right? Come hang with me and one of my college friends, Carly, as we unpack what it means to be demisexual. We talk about what it's like not being...
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39:51
14. Friendly Reminder - We're All Going to Die l Jacquie Aiello
**Trigger Warning** The following episode contains sensitive and potentially triggering content, including discussions about eating disorders, drug abuse, and overdoses. Since the content of this episode may be upsetting and overwhelming, liste...
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56:19
13. A Talk With My Former Therapist l Mr. Charles Alperin, LICSW
Today I bring you even deeper into my world as I introduce you to one of my favorite people and former therapist, Charles Alperin. Charles and I worked together for 2 years, so this episode means a lot to me. I'm excited to share this episode f...
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59:17
12. When Resilience is the Only Option l Gale Weinberg
**Trigger Warning** The following episode contains sensitive and potentially triggering content, including discussions about drug abuse and overdosing. Since the content of this episode may be upsetting and overwhelming, listener discretion is ...
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48:52
11. Emily Reflects on 2023
On this solo episode I share my top 5 biggest lessons from 2023: 1. Spend more money on experiences over material things 2. Listen to your body before your mind 3. Setting boundaries is one of the highest ...
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24:32
10. You're Messed Up, but It's Not Your Fault I Brandon Eyring
Buckle up as we chat with one of my mentors, Brandon Eyring. We've gone from monthly Zoom calls catching up on sales to our first in-person conversation - live and recorded for you! We skip all the small talk and jump right into "generational t...
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51:41
9. ADHD, Bullying, & Video Games l Geoffrey Shlapak
The title speaks for itself but ~gather 'round~ for my first episode with a family member, my younger brother Geoffrey! We talk all things ADHD, his childhood diagnosis, and how living with it has affected all aspects of his life (then and now)...
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47:47
8. Soft Serve Sessions (pt 1) l Carly Potomic & Grant Horun
Gather 'round for the Soft Serve Sessions with my two college buds Carly & Grant! I decided to ditch the interview style for a sec to experiment with a more discussion-based episode. We run the gamut in this one - covering topics like men's...
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46:25
7. What's good? (pt 1)
Welcome to "What's good?" (pt 1) where it's just me and the mic. A bite-sized stream of consciousness from yours truly. No guest, just vibes. Join me as I discuss moving, feeling out of place in a new place, commuter nightmares, and month-...
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20:48
6. Stop Telling Me My Dad is in a Better Place l Frank Maiolino
**Trigger Warning** The following episode contains sensitive and potentially triggering content, including discussions about suicide and drug abuse. Since the content of this episode may be upsetting and overwhelming, listener discretion is adv...
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42:27
5. Feelings is Not My First Language l Julie Jeong
The highly anticipated Julie (Jisoo) Jeong finally joins Mentally Chill! If you know Julie, you'll know we rarely get a window into her more serious/vulnerable side. Since moving here from Korea, Julie talks about what it's like growing up as a...
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59:24
4. Cigarettes and Loneliness Are Bad for Your Body l Jeff Stern
This might be my favorite episode I've recorded so far! While recording with my old friend Jeff, I'd forget sometimes I was interviewing him because I was just so fascinated with what he had to say. Come join us as Jeff walks us through his jou...
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56:55
3. Hard Pass on Gastric Bypass l Petey Dandini
**Trigger Warning** The following episode contains sensitive and potentially triggering content, including discussions about eating disorders. Since the content of this episode may be potentially upsetting and overwhelming, listener discretion ...
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44:59
2. Breakups Are Great for Character Development l Kyle Shtern
2nd episode of the Mentally Chill where I'm hanging out with one of my best friends, Kyle Shtern! We dive into what it's like dating in your 20's and how to build yourself up after a breakup. Kyle gives us a window into his own negative self-ta...
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52:29
1. Need humbling? Find an Asian parent. l Tiff Tong
**Trigger Warning** The following episode contains sensitive and potentially triggering content, including discussions about suicide and addiction. Since the content of this episode may be potentially upsetting and overwhelming, listener discre...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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