Drew Loryn Soffer - Podcast Details

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Doing TimeEp 52 - Evan Hull & Jessica Misra: Why We Quit NCAA DivingDrew Loryn sits down with two Chicago Comedians, Jessica Misra and Evan Hull. Drew, Jessica, and Evan in addition to being stand up comedians, we’re all former Division I divers in college. In the beginning, Evan and Jessica discuss their experiences of going to therapy and what led them to start. The common thread of the episode was discussing how the culture of Diving and the NCAA affected their bodies (physically & mentally), mindset, relationships, identity, and more.Watch them do Stand up comedy this month! Jessica is performing at the Comedy Shrine in Aurora March 11/12 and Ev...2022-02-231h 14

Doing TimeEp 50 - Deanna Ortiz: Body Image & BoundariesDrew Loryn sits down with Chicago Comedian, Deanna Ortiz. Deanna talks about her experience in therapy in her late 20s and how her nutritionist has become her new found therapist. She discusses how body image issues and having an eating disorder has played a huge role in her life; and how these issues have helped her establish boundaries with people. Deanna dives deep into how to create boundaries with people who make unnecessary comments about her body. She has a podcast called “Crushes” (@crushespodcast) where her and her guests discuss their celebrity crushes and topics surrounding dating and relationships.2022-01-261h 03

Doing TimeEp 49 - Josie McGarva: It Takes Guts - Living with Chron's DiseaseDrew Loryn sits down with her college friend, Josie McGarva. Josie talks about her experience living with Chron’s Disease since she was 13 and having upwards of 20 surgeries. She discusses how Chron’s impacted her mental health and the journey it took her to finally be open about living with this disease. Josie then went on to discuss how she is in Graduate School for Psychology and what it was like to work in a pediatric psychiatric unit. Please follow Josie’s Instagram account (@it_takesguts) she created about living with Chron’s in order to create awareness surrounding IBD....2022-01-2052 min

Doing TimeEp 48 - Carly Spielberg: Battling Addiction in SilenceDrew Loryn sits down with one of her best friends from Jewish Summer Camp, Carly Spielberg. Carly discusses her experience of growing up with paranoia as a child and being put into therapy since she was 10 years old. She also talks about having OCD as a child and what is was like growing up with divorced parents and being put in the middle of them. Towards the end of the podcast Carly opens up about her brother passing away from a heroin overdose. She discusses how it impacted her, her family, and how she bonded with Drew over siblings...2022-01-121h 09

Doing TimeEp 47 - Ben Gerber: STOP STIGMATIZING HOT PEOPLE!Drew Loryn sits down with Chicago Comedian and Filmmaker Ben Gerber. Ben discusses his experience with depression, self harm, and panic attacks. He talks about going to therapy and why he has a hard time talking about his emotions. The second half of the podcast Drew and Ben read some DM’s from both men and women and discuss how BEING HOT IS HARD.Trigger Warning: The follow content may contain references to self harm, drugs, violence, mental health disorders, and more.Follow Drew on Instagram: @drew.loryn Follow Ben on Instagram: @bengerber_ Foll...2022-01-071h 14

Doing TimeEp 46 - Tyler Horvath: Anxiety LoopsDrew Loryn sits down with Chicago Comedian Tyler Horvath and they talk about anxiety loops, the physical symptoms of anxiety, and the importance of therapy. Tyler discusses his experience of dealing with anxiety and panic attacks, putting others before himself, and what led him to going into therapy.Trigger Warning: The follow content may contain references to self harm, drugs, violence, mental health disorders, and more.Follow Drew on Instagram: @drew.lorynFollow Tyler on Instagram: @tylerjhorvathFollow Doing Time on Instagram: @doingtimepodcast 2021-12-161h 19

Doing TimeEp 45 - Bridget McGuire: Your Thoughts Aren't RealDrew Loryn sits down with Chicago Comedian and Writer, Bridget McGuire. Bridget talks about her lifelong journey with OCD and how it has impacted her relationships as well as herself. She discusses how her OCD has evolved throughout her life and when she finally got help after her breaking point. They also discuss how alcohol affects OCD and the impact of OCD on relationships.Trigger Warning: The follow content may contain references to self harm, drugs, violence, mental health disorders, and more.Follow Drew on Instagram: @drew.lorynFollow Bridget on Instagram: @bmcguire82...2021-10-081h 03

Doing TimeEp 44 - Jon Torres: I Had an Identity Crisis at 13Drew Loryn sits down with Chicago Comedian Jon Torres. Jon discusses his upbringing and how he had an identity crisis at the age of 13. Jon talks about going to therapy at a young age, stretching himself too thin, growing up fast, dealing with depression, and more!Trigger Warning: The follow content may contain references to self harm, drugs, violence, mental health disorders, and more.Follow Drew on Instagram: @drew.lorynFollow Jon on Instagram: @jon_torresFollow Doing Time on Instagram: @doingtimepodcast 2021-09-2757 min

Doing TimeEp 43 - Lauren McMeikan: Getting Your Life BackDrew Loryn sits down with Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who works at the OCD Center of Los Angeles, Lauren McMeikan Rosen. She discusses her backstory, working as a therapist, and all things OCD! Tune in to hear a therapist's perspective on mental health as well as their own experience struggling with it.Trigger Warning: The following content may contain graphic references to abuse, drugs, violence, eating disorders, addiction, self harm, domestic abuse, etc.Follow Drew on Instagram: @drew.lorynFollow Lauren on Instagram: @theobsessivemindFollow Doing Time on Instagram: @doingtimepodcast 2021-09-0851 min

Doing TimeEp 39: Skyler Higley - Anger is Sadness on CocaineDrew Loryn sits down with Chicago Comedian and Actor Skyler Higley. Skyler talks about his childhood and how it impacted his patterns later in life. He also discusses his experience growing up Mormon and why/how he got out of it. Skyler also tells Drew about his experience in therapy throughout his life; and how performing in therapy is a coping mechanism.Trigger Warning: The following content may contain graphic references to abuse, drugs, violence, eating disorders, self harm, domestic abuse, etc.Follow Drew on Instagram: @drew.lorynFollow Skyler on Instagram: @skylerthehigley...2021-07-211h 03

Doing TimeEp 38: Rodrigo Fernandes - What Cancel Culture Taught MeDrew Loryn sits down with Brazilian Comedian Rodrigo Fernandes to talk about his experience with cancel culture. Rodrigo talks about the stress and sadness that came along with being cancelled and how it impacted his life.Trigger Warning: The following content may contain graphic references to abuse, drugs, violence, eating disorders, self harm, etc.Follow Drew on Instagram: @drew.lorynFollow Rodrigo on Instagram: @jbanguelaFollow Doing Time on Instagram: @doingtimepodcast 2021-07-2155 min

Doing TimeEp 34: Dan Cass - I Have Empathy from Being BulliedDrew Loryn sits down with Chicago Comedian Dan Cass to discuss how being bullied affected his mental health. At the same time, this taught him many lessons and ultimately, taught him empathy. They also discuss insecurities and how that can impact their comedy career. Dan also dives deep into how being bullied and his insecurities impact his life currently.Trigger Warning: The follow content may contain references to self harm, drugs, violence, mental health disorders, bullying and more.Follow Drew on Instagram: @drew.lorynFollow Dan on Instagram: @dankkassFollow Doing Time on...2021-06-0355 min

Doing TimeEp 33: Zach Dietsch - It's Not What You're ExpectingDrew Loryn sits down with Chicago Comedian Zach Dietsch to talk about mental illness in his family, his brothers death, and unhealthy coping mechanism patterns. Zach also talks about how whatever you expect to happen, typically isn't the case. Tune in to understand how sometimes we think our mind is a little too powerful.Trigger Warning: The following content may contain graphic references to abuse, drugs, violence, eating disorders, and self harm.Follow Drew on Instagram: @drew.lorynFollow Zach on Instagram: @zachdietschFollow Doing Time on Instagram: @doingtimepodcast 2021-06-0246 min

Doing TimeEp 32: Lauren Pratt - You Can't Run From Your FeelingsDrew Loryn sits down with Lauren Pratt to discuss how she grew up suppressing her feelings for about 22 years. They discuss how finally opening up has helped her with her mental health, as well as addressing her issues with abusing alcohol as a coping mechanism. Lauren also talks extensively about how coming out wasn't all that easy. It was a long process that eventually improved her happiness, but it took a while to get there.Trigger Warning: The follow content may contain references to self harm, drugs, violence, mental health disorders, and more.Follow Drew...2021-03-2256 min

Doing TimeEp 31: Drew and Matt - IsolationDrew Loryn and Matt Brown sit down and discuss the topic of isolation. They talk about the feelings of isolation during depression and how its both similar and different from forced isolation in quarantine. Matt talks about the most isolating time in his life while he was only 11 years old, and Drew talks about the most isolating time in her life when he was 19 years old.Trigger Warning: The following content may contain graphic references to abuse, neglect, violence, eating disorders, and self harm.Follow Drew on Instagram: @drew.lorynFollow Matt on Instagram...2020-11-1530 min

Doing TimeEp 29: Haley Epstein - It's Okay Not to Be OkayDrew Loryn sits down with public speaker and mental health advocate, Haley Epstein. Haley discusses her experience and struggles with depression, anxiety, bipolar, and an eating disorder. She talks about how she went from bottling things in to speaking to hundreds of people about her struggles with mental health. In the end, Haley gives advice to anyone who is having a hard time managing their mental health and what to do about it.Trigger Warning: The following content contains references to violence, war, eating disorders, self harm, and more.Follow Drew on Instagram: @drew.loryn 2020-09-241h 13

Doing TimeEp 28: Tj & Gena - Do Past Relationships Affect Future Ones?Drew Loryn sits down with TJ and Gena from Menage a Pod podcast; a dating and relationships podcast based in Chicago. Gena discusses how the relationship with her mother has impacted her romantic relationships. She also discusses her relationship with therapy and her journey throughout it. TJ talks about his past traumas throughout his life and how they have impacted his relationships. In the end, he shares his experience of having Covid-19 and the craziness of what happened when he went on the news and shared his story.Trigger Warning: the following content may be triggering/disturbing...2020-09-161h 23

Doing TimeEp 26: Carolyn Simon - You Have a FutureDrew Loryn brings on Matt Brown to co-host the podcast. They discuss the purpose of this and intentions behind this. They go into details about not only why they are producing the podcast this way, but how they are trying to build it in the future.They then sit down with their dear friend Carolyn Simon to talk about her struggles throughout High School and College with an Eating Disorder. They also discuss her struggles with depression as well as how having a breast reduction helped her recover from an eating disorder. Carolyn also elaborates on what...2020-08-151h 12 $The Hand One\'s Dealt$ The Hand One's DealtDrew SofferDISCLAIMER: The following content uses strong language, contains suggestive references, and situations of self-harm.RECORDED: JUNE 3, 2020Welcome to the stage, Drew Soffer! Our discussion ranges from the activism shown in the wake of George Floyd’s killing, the value of therapy, frustrations with cancel culture, and more…Drew is a Chicagoan, and stand-up comedian in the making. When she’s not doing shows at the Laugh Factory and Zanies, or working at GrubHub, she hosts a podcast focused on mental health awareness: Doing Time with D...2020-07-171h 02

Doing TimeEp 23: Suzzane Ballout - How Does Getting Stuck in Lebanon During a War Affect Mental Health?Drew Loryn sits down with Suzzane Ballout to discuss her time when she got stuck in the war during Lebanon, experiencing isolation from that, and talks about body images issues and body positivity. Trigger Warning: The following content contains references to violence, war, eating disorders, self harm, and more. Follow Suzzane on Instagram: @balloutcomedy Follow Drew on Instagram: @drew.loryn Follow Doing Time on Instagram: @doingtimepodcast 2020-03-1643 min

Doing TimeWhy are Eating Disorders SO Competitive? Anonymous Guest - Ep 20Drew sits down with a guest who works in a mental health hospital, has a long time experience of being in inpatient, and shares the eating disorder lingo people might have not heard of. Trigger Warning: the following content contains many references to eating disorder behaviors. Follow Doing Time on Instagram: @doingtimepodcast Follow Drew on Instagram: @drew.loryn 2020-01-3049 min

Doing TimeEp 19: Jamie Shriner - Why Do We Need To Be Validated?Drew Loryn sits down with Chicago Singer and Comedian, Jamie Shriner. They discussed going to therapy, needing validation, being betrayed and more.Jamie discussed a very personal experience involving sexual violence and Drew went on a rant about the NCAA.TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains graphic references to sexual violence, assault, and more.Follow Jamie on Instagram: @jamieshrinerbiddleFollow Drew on Instagram: @drew.lorynFollow Doing Time on Instagram: @doingtimepodcast 2020-01-1155 min

Doing TimeEp 18: Becca Julia Brown - What Can Pressure do to a Person?Drew Loryn sits down with Becca Julia Brown to discuss their journey with addiction, how pressure plays a huge role in the psyche, and how being in the film School of Rock affected their mental health.Trigger Warning: the following content may contain graphic references to violence, abuse, eating disorders, self harm, etc.Follow Becca on Instagram: @beccajuliabrownFollow Drew on Instagram: @drew.lorynFollow Doing Time on Instagram: @doingtimepodcast 2020-01-0448 min

Doing TimeEp 17: Nomi Willis - What If You Don't Know You Have Anxiety?Drew Loryn sits down with Nomi Willis to discuss how she never knew she had anxiety, how mental health impacts athletics, and why she is so hard on herself. Trigger Warning: the following content may contain graphic references to eating disorders, violence, etc. Follow Nomi on Instagram: @nwillis13 Follow Drew on Instagram: @drew.loryn Follow Doing Time on Instagram: @doingtimepodcast 2020-01-0437 min

Doing TimeEp 16: Lily Schulder - Going to the Same Therapy ProgramsDrew Loryn sits down with Lily Schulder to discuss how OCD inhibits daily functioning, going to the same therapy programs, and how they are going to inpatient in a few days. Trigger Warning: the following content may include graphic references to eating disorder, OCD, violence, and more. Follow Lily on Instagram: @theperfectcollegegirlfriend Follow Drew on Instagram: @drew.loryn Follow Doing Time on Instagram: @doingtimepodcast 2019-12-1439 min

Doing TimeEp 15: Kenyon and John Gasper - Free TherapyDrew Loryn sits down with Kenyon and John Gasper this week. John Gasper used to answer the phone at a suicide hotline office and worked as a counselor as well. John analyzes Drew and Kenyon's childhood and they discuss always being used to crisis mode, their perspective on the world, and the way mental health has shifted perspectives across generations. Trigger Warning: The following content my be disturbing/triggering and may content graphic references to violence, disorders, and more. Follow Kenyon on Instagram: @kenyoncomedy Follow John on Instagram: @gasper_disaster Follow Drew o...2019-12-0844 min

Doing TimeEp 14: Dominic - What is Life Without meaning?Drew Loryn sits down with Dominic to discuss living with Bipolar Disorder, medication, the ins and outs of group therapy, and exposure therapy. Trigger warning: the follow content may be triggering/disturbing and may contain content related to violence, suicide, and more. Follow Dominic on Instagram: @dominic_livesFollow Drew on Instagram: @drew.lorynFollow Doing Time on Instagram: @doingtimepodcast 2019-11-2347 min

Menage-A-Pod"We're All Mad Here" with Comedian Drew Loryn SofferToday's episode gets a little heavier than normal for us here at Menage-A-Pod. Considering 1 in 4 people in the world will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives, we sat down with Drew Loryn Soffer (@drew.loryn on IG) of the incredibly insightful and informative podcast, Doing Time (@doingtimepodcast on IG) to talk about mental illness, addiction, how prescription drugs play a role in every day life, coping with mental illness, and how mental illness can affect your relationships. She's incredibly open and honest about her experiences with this difficult topic. If you or...2019-11-181h 13

Doing TimeEp 13: Maddie Wiener - Do You Need a Therapist if You Have Supportive Friends?Drew Loryn sits down with Chicago Comedian Maddie Wiener to discuss the difference between having a therapist and having close friends, how weed and sexual assault impact mental health, and panic attacks. They also talk about gender expression and mental health. Trigger Warning: The following content may contain references to graphic content such as violence, eating disorders, sexual assault, suicide, self harm, etc.Follow Maddie on Instagram: @maddietwienerFollow Drew on Instagram: @drew.lorynFollow Doing Time on Instagram: @doingtimepodcast 2019-11-1642 min

Doing TimeEp 12: Andre Hashem - Why are We Putting on a Front for People?Drew Loryn sits down with Chicago Comedian Andre Hashem to discuss being on antidepressants, putting on a front to people while having mental illness and how caring about what others think impact us. Trigger Warning: The following content may contain references to graphic content such as violence, eating disorders, suicide, self harm, etc. Follow Andre on Instagram: @hashemforcomedy Follow Drew on Instagram: @drew.loryn Follow Doing Time on Instagram: @doingtimepodcast 2019-11-0933 min

Doing TimeEp 11: Lia Cundiff - Sorry if You're Offended, But This is My Story.Drew Loryn sits down with Chicago Comedian Lia Cundiff to discuss their experience in a psychward. They discuss how they were in a psychward for under 24 hours and why the stay was so short. They discuss their feelings on the mental health system, as well how people in mental health facilities are treated. They also talk about why it is okay to joke about suicide and use this as a way to break the stigma and shame of suicide. Trigger warning: the follow content may include graphic references to violence, suicide, self harm, etc. Follow Li...2019-11-0142 min

Doing TimeEp 10: Jackie Cooper - Does Having Heroin Addiction in Your Family Make you Look Inward?Drew Loryn sits down with Chicago Comedian Jackie Cooper to discuss having heroin addiction in both of their families, how they cope with that, and how to balance work and comedy. They also discuss suicide and why they think it's okay to make light and joke about it. The Instagram quiz/results on @doingtimepodcast are also discussed. Trigger Warning: The following content may contain graphic content referencing self harm, violence, eating disorders, suicide etc. Follow Jackie on Instagram: @jackiecoopahFollow Drew on Instagram: @drew.lorynFo...2019-10-2551 min

Doing TimeEp 9: Meg Indurti - Is Being Too Busy Just a Distraction from your Feelings?Drew Loryn sits down with Chicago Comedian Meg Indurti to discuss being very busy while having mental illness, growing up in an Indian household experiencing mental illness, and panic attacks.They also talk about having an overactive mind as well as having siblings with issues. Sometimes when people have siblings with issues, they push their feelings aside in order to not “burden” their parents due to their preoccupation with their sibling.Along with this, Meg and Drew talk about the stigma of mental illness in the workplace, in our society, and being on a college camp...2019-10-1847 min

Doing TimeEp 8: Ty Riggs - What in the Hell is "Booty Juice?"Drew Loryn sits down with Chicago Comedian Ty Riggs to discuss being hospitalized as a young teen, the dynamics of the relationships with people in the hospital, and how being a black man is stigmatized within the mental health community. The role of Religion in mental health is also talked about as well. Trigger Warning: The following content may be triggering/disturbing and contains content that might include graphic references to topics such as self-harm, violence, eating disorders, suicide, etc. in the form of a video clip/audio clip. Follow Ty on In...2019-10-1144 min

Doing TimeEp 7: Maren Gelfond - Are Drunk Words Just Sober Thoughts?Drew Loryn sits down with Maren Gelfond to discuss anxiety, OCD routines, and how alcohol can impact mental health. They also talk about how growing up in the North Shore in Chicago can contribute to their anxiety.Trigger Warning: The following content may be triggering/disturbing and contains content that might include graphic references to topics such as self-harm, violence, eating disorders, etc. in the form of a video clip or audio clip. Follow Maren on Instagram: @marendrueFollow Drew on Instagram: @drew.lorynFollow Doing Time on Instagram: @doingtimepodcast 2019-10-0455 min

Doing TimeEp 6: Lindsey Shaw - Inside the Mind of Being SuicidalDrew Loryn sits down with Chicago Comedian Lindsey Shaw to talk about Depression, Suicide, and what having mental illness physically feels like. She reveals very graphic information so PLEASE be aware of that before you watch this!! Lindsey really sheds light on what having mental illness is like and spreads awareness on something that is rarely talked about. Trigger Warning: The following content may be triggering/disturbing and contains content that might include graphic references to topics such as self-harm, violence, eating disorders, etc. in the form of a video clip or audio clip. ...2019-09-2751 min

Doing TimeEp 5: Lael O'Shaughnessy - Inside Baseball of Group TherapyDrew Loryn sits down with Chicago Comedian Lael O'Shaughnessy to discuss eating disorders, how comedy can affect your mental health, and the inside baseball of group therapy.Trigger Warning: The following content may be triggering/disturbing and contains content that might include graphic references to topics such as self-harm, violence, eating disorders, etc. in the form of a video clip or audio clip. Follow Lael on Instagram: @laeloshag Follow Drew on Instagram: @drew.loryn 2019-09-2248 min

Doing TimeEp 4: Kenyon - Can Living with a Schizophrenic Dad Make you Funny?This week Drew Loryn sits down with Chicago Comedian and podcast host, Kenyon! They talk about living with a schizophrenic dad, admitting his dad to a "psych ward", and how all of this can make you funny! Trigger Warning: The following content may be triggering/disturbing and contains content that might include graphic references to topics such as self-harm, violence, eating disorders, etc. in the form of a video clip or audio clip. 2019-09-1645 min

Doing TimeEp 3: Melissa B - Living with Bipolar Disorder as a Black WomanDrew Loryn sits down with Melissa B to discuss her experiences with living with bipolar disorder, anxiety and depression. They discuss Melissa's experience being a black woman living with mental health issues along with how religion plays a role in mental health. TTrigger Warning: The following content may be triggering/disturbing and contains content that might include graphic references to topics such as self-harm, violence, eating disorders, etc. in the form of a video clip or audio clip. 2019-09-1453 min

Doing TimeEp 2: Derek Strong - A Homeless Winter in New York CityDrew Loryn sits down with Derek Strong to discuss his Bipolar Disorder, being homeless, and the power of the mind!Trigger Warning: The following content may be triggering/disturbing and contains content that might include graphic references to topics such as self-harm, violence, eating disorders, etc. in the form of a video clip or audio clip. 2019-09-1451 min

Doing TimeEp 1: Carly Kane - Depression, Hookups, and Hospital SocksDrew Loryn sits down with Chicago Comedian Carly Kane to talk about her experiences in a psych ward. They discuss mental illness, managing mental illness while being in school, and why hospital socks are simply, the greatest!Trigger Warning: The following content may be triggering/disturbing and contains content that might include graphic references to topics such as self-harm, violence, eating disorders, etc. in the form of a video clip or audio clip. 2019-09-1446 min