Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast Christina & Lauren

This one goes out to anyone feeling stuck in the cycle of self-sabotage. Topics include lapses vs relapses, what maintenance means to us, Benadryl, going through the motions, and vaping. Content warning for suicidal ideation and discussions of weight loss (no numbers).
How to follow us and join in the conversation:
* Substack: Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast
* Instagram: @picklesandvodkapodcast
* Facebook: Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast
* Email: picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com
* Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper
* Christina's other podcast: field notes from crisis corner
* Lauren's personal Instagram: @laurenafh (but mostly @picosauve)
* Send us spoons AKA buy us a coffee!
Credits:
* Edited by Christina Jumper
* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive


This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit picklesandvodka.substack.com

We share results from the latest pickle poll and discuss your answers! Tangents include Lauren’s good news, Christina’s safety plan, and whether money can actually buy happiness. Apologies for Meatball.
Content warning for suicide talk.
How to follow us and join in the conversation:
* Substack: Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast
* Instagram: @picklesandvodkapodcast
* Facebook: Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast
* Email: picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com
* Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper
* Christina's Substack: crisis corner
* Lauren's personal Instagram: @laurenafh (but mostly @picosauve)
* Send us spoons AKA buy us a coffee!
Credits:
* Edited by Christina Jumper
* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive


This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit picklesandvodka.substack.com

In which two self-described mentally ill outsiders discuss friendship. Subtopics include online friends, accidental enabling, ways we stay lonely, and friendship green flags. Enjoy!
ANSWER THE PICKLE POLL by subscribing for free and joining our chat!
How to follow us and join the conversation:
* Instagram: @picklesandvodkapodcast
* Facebook: Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast
* Email: picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com
* Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper
* Lauren's personal Instagram: @laurenafh
* Send us spoons AKA buy us a coffee!
Credits:
* Edited by Christina Jumper
* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive


This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit picklesandvodka.substack.com

This time last year, Lauren was in treatment and Christina was on the verge of a breakdown. Were we just going through the motions? Is there even a point? We’ll let you decide.
Tangents include cocaine, asking for help, malicious burritos, letting people surprise you, and the meaning behind Lauren’s Instagram handle. Content warning for eating disorders, addiction, and suicidal ideation.
How to follow us and join the conversation:
* Instagram: @picklesandvodkapodcast
* Facebook: Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast
* Email: picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com
* Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper
* Lauren's personal Instagram: @laurenafh
* Send us spoons AKA buy us a coffee!
Credits:
* Original 6/14/2023 episode: #127 Field Notes From Reality
* Edited by Christina Jumper
* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive


This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit picklesandvodka.substack.com

We face our fears and talk about sex on the podcast with our friend j’naii. Nobody had any fun and we totally didn’t laugh at inappropriate moments. Topics include purity culture, masturbation, sex and eating disorders, shame, projection, and more that Christina can’t remember.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode mentions sexual assault, including assault on a child. We don’t dwell on it long and avoid details.
How to follow us and join in the conversation:
* Substack: Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast
* Instagram: @picklesandvodkapodcast
* Facebook: Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast
* Email: picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com
* Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper
* Christina's Substack: crisis corner
* Lauren's personal Instagram: @laurenafh (but mostly @picosauve)
* Send us spoons AKA buy us a coffee!
Credits:
* Edited by Christina Jumper
* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive


This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit picklesandvodka.substack.com

We talk about shame and try not to spiral on air. Topics include our shame origins, redeeming qualities of guilt, sexual shame, getting easily embarrassed in public, and how one comment can change everything. Enjoy!
How to follow us and join in the conversation:
* Instagram: @picklesandvodkapodcast
* Facebook: Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast
* Email: picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com
* Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper
* Christina's Substack: crisis corner
* Lauren's personal Instagram: @laurenafh (but mostly @picosauve)
* Send us spoons AKA buy us a coffee!
Credits:
* Edited by Christina Jumper
* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive
* Outro Jingle by Oleg Kirilkov from Pixabay


This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit picklesandvodka.substack.com