Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast

Christina & Lauren
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Through the art of candid conversation and with the help of their community, cohosts Christina and Lauren tackle heavy topics with a blend of empathy, insight, and humor. We hope you'll join the conversation! picklesandvodka.substack.com

  1. #234 What Are We Talking About Again? feat. j'naii

    1D AGO

    #234 What Are We Talking About Again? feat. j'naii

    This episode on memory loss brought to you by drugs, brain injuries, trauma, and special guest j’naii. Tangents include blackouts, dementia memes, harm reduction, stuttering, and times we should have died. Good times! Thoughts on the episode? Want to suggest a topic? Here’s how to join the conversation: * Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/picklesandvodka (first timers get a free sticker!*) * Subscribe to our Substack and never miss an episode: picklesandvodka.substack.com * Watch our faces on YouTube: youtube.com/@picklesandvodkapodcast * Follow our Instagram for poll alerts: @picklesandvodkapodcast * Join our Facebook group: facebook.com/picklesandvodkapodcast * Send us an email: picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com * Christina’s personal Instagram: @xtinajumper * Christina’s Substack (crisis corner): xtinajumper.substack.com * Lauren’s personal Instagram: @lauren___afh Credits: * Edited by Christina Jumper * Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive *while supplies last Get full access to Pickles and Vodka at picklesandvodka.substack.com/subscribe

    40 min
  2. #233 Everything Is Fine

    MAR 10

    #233 Everything Is Fine

    Your two cohosts catch each other up on the good, the bad, and the minimized. Topics include body dysmorphia, couples therapy, withdrawal nightmares, and a smidgeon of denial. Enjoy! Thoughts on the episode? Want to suggest a topic? Here’s how to join the conversation: * Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/picklesandvodka (first timers get a free sticker!*) * Subscribe to our Substack and never miss an episode: picklesandvodka.substack.com * Watch our faces on YouTube: youtube.com/@picklesandvodkapodcast * Follow our Instagram for poll alerts: @picklesandvodkapodcast * Join our Facebook group: facebook.com/picklesandvodkapodcast * Send us an email: picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com * Christina’s personal Instagram: @xtinajumper * Christina’s Substack (crisis corner): xtinajumper.substack.com * Lauren’s personal Instagram: @lauren___afh Credits: * Edited by Christina Jumper * Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive *while supplies last Get full access to Pickles and Vodka at picklesandvodka.substack.com/subscribe

    46 min

  3. MAR 3

    #232 Stripping Away the Trauma feat. Asteria

    Have we got an action-packed episode for you! Our guest Asteria walks us through her crazy life, from being married to a fundamentalist man and enduring Christian therapy to traveling around the world to coming out as queer and starting her own dance studio. Enjoy! You can find Asteria on Instagram as Asteria Atombomb. Thoughts on the episode? Here’s how to join the conversation: * Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/picklesandvodka (first timers get a free sticker!*) * Subscribe to our Substack and never miss an episode: picklesandvodka.substack.com * Watch our faces on YouTube: youtube.com/@picklesandvodkapodcast * Follow our Instagram for poll alerts: @picklesandvodkapodcast * Join our Facebook group: facebook.com/picklesandvodkapodcast * Send us an email: picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com * Christina’s personal Instagram: @xtinajumper * Christina’s Substack (crisis corner): xtinajumper.substack.com * Lauren’s personal Instagram: @lauren___afh References: * Controversial essay: Lowkey, I Chose to Be a Lesbian Credits: * Edited by Christina Jumper * Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive *while supplies last Get full access to Pickles and Vodka at picklesandvodka.substack.com/subscribe

    55 min
  4. #231 Please Ignore the Gaping Wound feat. Caroline Jumper

    FEB 24

    #231 Please Ignore the Gaping Wound feat. Caroline Jumper

    Christina is once again joined by their sister to discuss an important disability update. Digressions include cat fights, imposter syndrome, redefining what it means to show up, candy, and controversial astrology opinions. Enjoy! This is a companion to an episode we did in October: #217 Sorry, Sweet Jesus feat. Caroline Jumper. Thoughts on the episode? Here’s how to join the conversation: * Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/picklesandvodka (first timers get a free sticker!*) * Subscribe to our Substack and never miss an episode: picklesandvodka.substack.com * Watch our faces on YouTube: youtube.com/@picklesandvodkapodcast * Follow our Instagram for poll alerts: @picklesandvodkapodcast * Join our Facebook group: facebook.com/picklesandvodkapodcast * Send us an email: picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com * Christina’s personal Instagram: @xtinajumper * Christina’s Substack (crisis corner): xtinajumper.substack.com * Lauren’s personal Instagram: @lauren___afh Credits: * Edited by Christina Jumper * Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive *while supplies last Get full access to Pickles and Vodka at picklesandvodka.substack.com/subscribe

    41 min
  5. #230 Remembering Carolyn

    FEB 17

    #230 Remembering Carolyn

    We celebrate a recently departed friend in the cheesiest way possible. Thoughts on the episode? Want to suggest a topic? Here’s how to join the conversation: * Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/picklesandvodka (first timers get a free sticker!*) * Subscribe to our Substack and never miss an episode: picklesandvodka.substack.com * Watch our faces on YouTube: youtube.com/@picklesandvodkapodcast * Follow our Instagram for poll alerts: @picklesandvodkapodcast * Join our Facebook group: facebook.com/picklesandvodkapodcast * Send us an email: picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com * Christina’s personal Instagram: @xtinajumper * Christina’s Substack (crisis corner): xtinajumper.substack.com * Lauren’s personal Instagram: @lauren___afh Credits: * Original 11/4/2025 episode: #218 A Good Death feat. Anonymous * Edited by Christina Jumper * Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive *while supplies last Get full access to Pickles and Vodka at picklesandvodka.substack.com/subscribe

    40 min

  6. FEB 10

    #229 Cupcakes After Dark feat. Rachel Kramer Bussel

    This week we’re joined by Rachel, writer and editor of Open Secrets Magazine. Topics include ADHD, hoarding, losing a friend to an eating disorder, name changes, and risky blogging. Enjoy! You can find Rachel at Open Secrets Magazine and on Substack as Rachel Kramer Bussel. Thoughts on the episode? Here’s how to join the conversation: * Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/picklesandvodka (first timers get a free sticker!*) * Subscribe to our Substack and never miss an episode: picklesandvodka.substack.com * Watch our faces on YouTube: youtube.com/@picklesandvodkapodcast * Follow our Instagram for poll alerts: @picklesandvodkapodcast * Join our Facebook group: facebook.com/picklesandvodkapodcast * Send us an email: picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com * Christina’s personal Instagram: @xtinajumper * Christina’s Substack (crisis corner): xtinajumper.substack.com * Lauren’s personal Instagram: @lauren___afh References: * Christina’s essay in Open Secrets: Am I Food Insecure Because I Have Bulimia, Or Do I Have Bulimia Because I’m Food Insecure? * Lauren’s first episode as a guest: #44 The Most Popular Girl in the Psych Ward feat. Lauren Credits: * Edited by Christina Jumper * Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive *while supplies last Get full access to Pickles and Vodka at picklesandvodka.substack.com/subscribe

    50 min
  7. #228 Internal Screaming All the Way feat. j'naii

    FEB 3

    #228 Internal Screaming All the Way feat. j'naii

    We bring reinforcements to answer a listener voice message. Digressions include being visibly disordered at work, snappy comebacks for nosy colleagues, people who refuse to listen, and a broken tailbone. We even try to therapize each other, with mixed results. Enjoy! Thanks to Mads for today’s voice message! Thoughts on the episode? Want to suggest a topic? Here’s how to join the conversation: * Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/picklesandvodka (first timers get a free sticker!*) * Subscribe to our Substack and never miss an episode: picklesandvodka.substack.com * Watch our faces on YouTube: youtube.com/@picklesandvodkapodcast * Follow our Instagram for poll alerts: @picklesandvodkapodcast * Join our Facebook group: facebook.com/picklesandvodkapodcast * Send us an email: picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com * Christina’s personal Instagram: @xtinajumper * Christina’s Substack (crisis corner): xtinajumper.substack.com * Lauren’s personal Instagram: @lauren___afh Credits: * Edited by Christina Jumper * Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive *while supplies last Get full access to Pickles and Vodka at picklesandvodka.substack.com/subscribe

    48 min

  8. JAN 28

    #227.5 Crushed by the Weight of the World feat. Vikki

    Surprise! We’re finally releasing the bonus episode Lauren recorded while Christina was in the psych ward. Joining her is recurring guest Vikki, who brings a heavy topic to the table. Digressions include misfitted college majors, making up lies to be more popular, the crippling weight of being alone in the world, and…Taco. Enjoy! Thoughts on the episode? Want to suggest a topic? Here’s how to join the conversation: * Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/picklesandvodka (first timers get a free sticker!*) * Subscribe to our Substack and never miss an episode: picklesandvodka.substack.com * Watch our faces on YouTube: youtube.com/@picklesandvodkapodcast * Follow our Instagram for poll alerts: @picklesandvodkapodcast * Join our Facebook group: facebook.com/picklesandvodkapodcast * Send us an email: picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com * Christina’s personal Instagram: @xtinajumper * Christina’s Substack (crisis corner): xtinajumper.substack.com * Lauren’s personal Instagram: @lauren___afh Credits: * Edited by Christina Jumper * Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive *while supplies last Get full access to Pickles and Vodka at picklesandvodka.substack.com/subscribe

    33 min
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Through the art of candid conversation and with the help of their community, cohosts Christina and Lauren tackle heavy topics with a blend of empathy, insight, and humor. We hope you'll join the conversation! picklesandvodka.substack.com

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