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Xanyland: Comedians on the Couch011 Leslie Liao wants your friendships to be less crustyYou’re Doing Adult Friendships Wrong (and It’s Hurting Your Mental Health)How to keep your friendships alive because your mental health depends on it. Quality time with friends works like Prozac, but your friendships might have gone crusty.In this episode of xanyland, I, Alicia Racine Fink, sit down with comedian Leslie Liao, whose hypnotic voice lulls you in—until her wit snaps you out of it. She gets honest about being crusty, as we all are sometimes, and we talk about what makes adult friendships quietly dry up and what it actually takes...2025-07-2259 min
Sex, Drugs and SkincareBeauty's Dark Side/ Guest Therapist Alicia Racine FinkSend us a textBeauty culture isn't just about looking good – it's sometimes a sophisticated coping mechanism for avoiding deeper pain. When licensed therapist Alicia Racine Fink returns for her second appearance, our conversation quickly moves beyond skincare into the fascinating psychological territory where beauty meets trauma.What happens when self-care transforms into something darker? We explore how post-breakup "glow-ups" and revenge bodies often serve as armor against truly feeling our grief. "People should grieve the fuck out of a loss before they actually go glow up," Alicia notes, highlighting how our cultural obsession with tr...2025-07-1636 min
Beyond Trauma84 | Inviting Mania to Tea | Gracie CanaanThis episode is a re-air from the podcast Xanyland: Comedians on the Coach, hosted by my friend and fellow therapist, Alicia Racine Fink.In this conversation, Alicia explores comedian, boxer, writer, dancer and illustrator, Gracie Canaan's decade-long mental health quest. In this raw and uplifting episode, Gracie shares how she invites all her parts- manic, depressed, creative, and messy in. Alicia and Gracie share actionable tips for managing mania including phone lockboxes, tracking, caffeine management, and social networks.I learned so much and laughed while listening to this show and wanted to share it with...2025-07-0751 min
Xanyland: Comedians on the Couch010 This Is Not a Love Story: Julia and Her NarcissistsIn this revealing episode of Xanyland, Alicia Racine Fink sits down with comedian Julia Jasunas to unravel the complexities of narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). They explore the crucial distinctions between narcissistic traits and NPD, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the severity of true clinical diagnoses. Alicia introduces the concept of the echoist, the empathic counterpart to the narcissist, and Julia shares personal anecdotes about navigating relationships with narcissists. She offers practical red flags to watch for and tips on how to break free from these dynamics, while also reflecting on her own role as an echoist. Julia c...2025-07-0157 min
Xanyland: Comedians on the Couch009 Laughter and Life Lessons with Drew DunnFind out why Alicia doesn't think Drew needs therapy!In this heartwarming episode of Xanyland, Alicia Racine Fink sits down with the incredibly relatable comedian Drew Dunn, and talks about mental health, comedy, trauma, and holding joy and grief at the same time. From winning local comedy competitions to opening for big names like Dane Cook, Drew shares his journey into comedy and the importance of staying true to the craft of making people laugh. They dive into how Drew's comedy is shaped by his belief in nuance and seeing the world in shades of gray, a...2025-06-171h 01
Xanyland: Comedians on the Couch008 Couples Therapy: Courtney Maginnis and Casey Salengo Show Up for the WorkIf you’re struggling with your partner, come normalize the ride with comedian couple Courtney Maginnis and Casey Salengo.In this episode of Xanyland, I (Alicia Racine Fink—therapist, host and proud wearer of the Beyoncé concert tee Courtney immediately clocked) sit down with two of the funniest, most lovable comedians you’ll ever hear process their relationship on mic.They’re in couples therapy again—but this time it’s just a tune-up. Courtney and Casey talk about active listening, ADHD, communication breakdowns, and their mysterious new couples therapist “Ron,” whose real name remains unclear.Fr...2025-05-2749 minSex, Drugs and SkincareSkincare Rituals and Body Dysmorphia: Finding Balance in BeautySend us a textCould your skincare routine be healing your mind or secretly harming it? Licensed therapist Alicia Racine Fink joins Nicky and Sandro to unpack the fascinating psychological dimensions of our beauty rituals.When approached mindfully, skincare can serve as a powerful gateway to self-care and l. Alicia shares brilliant "habit stacking" techniques to transform your routine – like humming while cleansing to stimulate the vagus nerve, or listening to affirming messages during your regimen. These simple additions can elevate skincare from superficial to deeply nurturing.But there's a shadow side to ou...2025-05-1454 min
Xanyland: Comedians on the Couch007 Feeding the Beast, Saving your Sanity with Andrew OrolfoThis episode delves into the intersection of mental health and social media. Cool guy comedian Andrew Orolfo shares his personal experiences with the pressures of maintaining an online presence, especially as someone who pursued comedy for the love of it. He came into this work to write jokes and perform them, not to edit reels and monitor engagement.Hosted by therapist Alicia Racine Fink, the conversation gets into how overwhelming it can feel to keep up with the algorithm, the toll it can take on mental well-being, and how Andrew’s learned to handle online fe...2025-05-1342 min
Xanyland: Comedians on the Couch006 Inviting Mania to Tea with Gracie CanaanThis episode is about bipolar disorder, identity, and building a life that works on your terms.Comedian, boxer, writer, dancer, and illustrator Gracie Canaan doesn’t just live with bipolar disorder—she has turned it into an art form. In this raw and uplifting episode, Gracie shares her decade-long mental health quest (not to be confused with journey), from hospitalization to healing, and how she learned to invite all her parts—manic Gracie, depressed Gracie, every messy, brilliant version of herself—in for tea.Hosted by therapist Alicia Racine Fink, the conversation gets real about what Gra...2025-04-2951 min
Xanyland: Comedians on the Couch005 Tommy Brennan: Say Her Name (It’s Cheryl)In this episode of Xanyland, comic Tommy Brennan brings the laughs and the feels as he opens up about therapy, bombing, and building a name in comedy without losing his mind—or his stylistic integrity.Hosted by therapist Alicia Racine Fink, this episode explores everything from the raw chaos of bombing a set to the existential dread of “How do I look on stage?” Tommy and Alicia go deep on what it means to find your voice when you're one of eight siblings and the only one doing stand-up.They unpack why choir is basically crack...2025-04-0855 min
Xanyland: Comedians on the Couch004 RyDoon or Ryan Muldoon: From Comedian to Therapist to Comedian-TherapistRyan Muldoon—aka RyDoon, Vine OG and stand-up comic—was once the guy who could make millions laugh in six seconds. In this episode of Xanyland, hosted by therapist Alicia Racine Fink, Ryan gets honest about what it really took to survive himself: getting sober, digging deep into AA and Al-Anon, screaming along to Nine Inch Nails, and surrendering to the power of hypnotherapy.Now a practicing therapist who’s funnier than ever (and yes, back on stage), he opens up about rage, recovery, and how becoming a therapist made his comedy more connected. This episode is for an...2025-03-2546 min
Xanyland: Comedians on the Couch003_Late Onset Autism With Baron VaughnComedian, actor, and all-around brilliant mind Baron Vaughn joins us to talk about something deeply personal—his journey of self-discovery after his son’s autism diagnosis. In this episode of Xanyland, hosted by therapist Alicia Racine Fink, Baron generously shares what it’s like to question your own neurodivergence as an adult, the compassion he’s learning along the way, and what “being a person” even means when you start seeing yourself through a whole new lens.The best part? He’s mid-journey—thoughtful, educated, and honest, but still figuring it out. And fun fact: Baron and Alicia were both...2025-03-1153 min
Xanyland: Comedians on the Couch002_Feeling Better? Thank Your SSRIs, Not the Universe. Join us with Jessica Michelle Singleton.If your meds are working, maybe don’t ghost them.In this episode of Xanyland, stand-up comedian Jessica Michelle Singleton shares the story of her mom quitting her meds cold turkey (it was a ride). We also talk about her journey with ADHD meds, while host and therapist Alicia Racine Fink’s husband, Mike, spills on his medication adventures—including multiple rounds in an oxygen chamber.Holistic approaches, meds, supplements, exercise—we’re here for all of it. And if SSRIs make your brain a nicer place to live? Keep taking them.This episode is...2025-02-2547 min
Xanyland: Comedians on the Couch001 Jordana Lilly Wants Her Therapist to Shame HerFor the very first episode of Xanyland, I’m joined by comedian, actress, and singer Jordana Lilly—who I met doing improv at Groundlings (so you already know this will be fun). We dive into the surprisingly tricky world of finding a therapist: where to look, how to figure out what you actually need, and how to get the most out of it once you're there. We’ve packed in some buzzy, useful mental health terms, kept it educational, and did our best not to turn this into a therapy session—though there is a surprise diagnosis at the end....2025-02-111h 05
Xanyland: Comedians on the CouchWelcome to Xanyland an exploration of mental health and comedy!Welcome to Xanyland, a deconstruction of the mental health world, hosted by Alicia Racine Fink, a redhead therapist with a flair for irreverence. This isn’t your typical therapy session—it’s a shrink rap experience where comedians unwind on the couch, dishing the T about their personal mental health journeys. Xanyland pulls back the curtain on the chaos and absurdity of mental health today, offering listeners a fresh perspective on the struggles we all face. Each episode is a mix of hilarious anecdotes and psychoeducation that demystifies therapy and breaks down the stigma around mental health. It’s a space wh...2025-02-0503 min
Beyond Trauma55 | Disordered Eating, Performance, Exposure Response Prevention | Alicia RacineIn this riveting episode with Alicia Racine, we go deep into a number of important therapeutic topics. We cover the incredible overlap between developing oneself as an artist and as a therapist. The root of most eating disorders and the kinds of therapeutic interventions that work best for folks with an ED. The crucial element of the therapeutic process that is often missed and how that causes eating disorders to return. The difference between eating disorders and disordered eating. Modalities such as brain spotting, EMDR, DBT, and Exposure Response Prevention. Trauma and policing. Co-occurrence of OCD and trauma and the...2024-05-271h 21
Retail RemixInvestigating the Evolved Customer Journey: Trends, Challenges & PrioritiesRetailers know that digital influences the customer journey, from initial awareness to post-purchase. So why is there still such a staggering divide between consumers’ digital and physical brand experiences?We explore the gaps, challenges and opportunities on this week’s Retail Remix with Justin Racine and Zach Zalowitz of Perficient. Together with host Alicia Esposito, they explore: The key digital influencers for in-store traffic and activation; The increasingly central role of inventory visibility and omnichannel inventory management in the customer experience; Why retailers should place more emphasis on the post-purchase experience; andH...2024-03-1828 min
Cool ta vie, du bien-être pour l'esprit21 | Feedback, 8 mois après mon pivot business ! (c’est la cata)🧩 Un pivot, c’est jamais de tout repos (et ça rime). C’est une sortie de zone de confort, une prise de risque. Mais c’est surtout une belle opportunité pour s’améliorer, acquérir de l’expérience et grandir.Le moins que je puisse dire, c’est que ça a été 100% le cas pour moi. Et dans cet épisode, je te partage mon feedback par rapport à ça.Je te parle notamment de :👉 Qu’est-ce qui m’a poussé à opérer un pivot ?👉 Comment ça s’est fait concrètement ?👉 Comment j’...2023-09-1223 min
Black OxygenAlicia Hazen - Madtown MommaBorn and raised in Racine, Wi, Alicia Hazen is a Madison-based blogger, model and influencer covering the Midwest lifestyle, fashion and motherhood. She is also on the Assistant Dean and Director of Career Services at UW-Madison’s School of Human Ecology. In this episode of Black Oxygen, Alicia discusses her journey into parenthood, the grief and shame one experiences after experiencing miscarriages, describes the Midwest lifestyle (which of course includes cheese curds), and offers advice on moving through career changes. Alicia reminds us that, “we are a part of something bigger.” #BlackOxygenPodcast #BlackInWisconsin #MadtownMomma #DopeBlackPodcasts #Madison #BlackInHi...2023-05-0845 min
BWJP Presents: Taking Back ControlThe Loyalty Trap: Black Woman, Domestic Violence and FirearmsIn the 1980s, Dr. Beth Ritchie coined the concept of "The Trap of Loyalty." The term refers to the immense pressure that black women feel to protect black men even at the expense of their own bodies. In this episode, Alicia Nichols, Deputy Director of the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and Firearms joins Christina Jones to interview Lashonia Thompson-El and Tiffany Garner about the incredible danger that domestic violence and guns are to black women.
The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and Firearms (preventdvgunviolence.org)
Interviewees: Lashonia Thompson-El, Co-chief Cure the Streets DC...2021-11-2241 min
The Just 'Cine Podcast: Profane ProfundityImpromptu Pop-ups 16: Women's Advice From Men with Alicia.In this episode, I had a chance to collab with a sister named Alicia about women taking advice from men. We touched on a few of the current stigmas about it and addressed some of the roots. We had a nice dialogue about the things that go into why women seek advice from men.
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Hysterical LiveHysterical – Live E42Zarif and Danny Byrd – California (club mix)
Blu Mar Ten – All Or Nothing (Livewire Remix)
Full Casual & The Torch feat. Intimate – Mute (Against Remix)
Dead Cosmonaut, Everest, Nikki Racine – Drift away
Four Tet – Angel Echoes (Logistics Remix)
Flowrian – Mark Foam
Collie Buddz – Blind to you (Spliff unit remix)
Alicia Keys – If I Aint Got You (Affecting Noise DnB Remix)
Meiko – Leave The Lights On (KROT Remix)
Hair – Not The One by Hair!
True Tiger – Big Love (feat. Maiday) (Northern Lights Dnb Remix)
Brookes Brothers – Paperchase feat. Danny Byrd
Mata – Ocean (Hyst...2014-05-1458 min