Mental Illness and Sharks

Calla Fuqua
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  • MENTAL HEALTH

Let’s talk about two incredibly misunderstood and stigmatized things, mental illness and…sharks. Yep, name a more iconic duo. Join me solo or with a special guest and we discuss some pretty tough topics, usually over a glass of wine. And don’t forget to stick around to hear what shark my special guest is based on their personality! Enjoy!

  1. 03/25/2025

    Calling B******t on Alcohol

    Today’s episode is the first episode in a while where I’m not the only person yapping! Please welcome Maia! Maia suffers from alcoholism. We talk about what got her there, what symptoms clued her in to her addiction and more. This episode does talk a lot about addiction and alcoholism, take care of yourself if you think this will be triggering in any way. Sit this one out if needed.

    28 min

  2. 01/13/2025

    “What was I Talking About Again?”: ADHD Bull(shark) Myths and Truths

    Picture this: You’re in your middle school math class and the class clown is doing what he does best. You and the rest of the world think that because of his confidence, loudness and lack of social anxiety, he has ADHD. Because being hyper is what qualifies someone for that. Now we know better, or at least we are getting there. Tune in to find out where we all went wrong and what actually makes someone ADHD.

    25 min

  3. 11/09/2024

    When Life Gives You Lemons, Don’t Do Drugs

    Substance abuse has everything to do with mental illness. Tune in to hear about why it’s so dang common for these two conditions to coexist. Please text 988 for any help with substance use and mental health.

    15 min

  4. 08/21/2024

    Self Diagnosing or Bust?

    Welcome to 2024 where there internet is a truly wild place. We are now in the era of self diagnosing our potential mental illness online! Yep it’s that easy. Buuuut it’s not always the right move. It’s definitely a complex topic because mental health care can be really pricey and time consuming. And sometimes yes, these online quizzes can be correct, but sometimes, they’re not. Join me as I take some online mental health tests live! And of course stay tuned for the ending shark segment for today’s episode!

    19 min

  5. 01/25/2024 ·  BONUS

    BONUS EPISODE: Disclosing your Mental Illness to your Loved Ones

    Thank you to my listener that wrote in with a great question! “How do I talk to my parents about my mental illness?” Hope this episode makes you feel a little more comfortable and confident talking openly with your family about mental health.

    13 min

  6. 01/14/2024

    Anxious but Awesome

    Can’t believe we haven’t talked about anxiety!!!! Well, here we go friends.

    29 min

  7. 12/05/2023

    Your Fav Angel(Shark)/Devil Duo

    Gabriel Fuqua everyone. Just enjoy.

    30 min

  8. 11/13/2023

    Sex Ed, your Early 20s, and Spurdog Sharks

    The title really says it all. Being an adult is tough guys, you’re not alone. Also let’s talk about sex and sharks, per usual

    36 min
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Let’s talk about two incredibly misunderstood and stigmatized things, mental illness and…sharks. Yep, name a more iconic duo. Join me solo or with a special guest and we discuss some pretty tough topics, usually over a glass of wine. And don’t forget to stick around to hear what shark my special guest is based on their personality! Enjoy!

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  • Creator
    Calla Fuqua
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Calla Fuqua
  • Show Website
    Mental Illness and Sharks