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Strangers With KittensMerry Christmas Ya Filthy AnimalsTwas the week before Christmas and only chaos was brewing. Tune in with some strangers for comedic interviewing. Special guest Sam Tschida joins in on the fun. Sharing stories both bizarre and gleefully spun. Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Keep The Conversation Going https://www.s...
2025-12-1838 minStrangers With KittensI Want My Mtv…and CDs and Concerts BackRemember when you made mixtapes for your friends and every song was a reference and ode to your relationship? Or spending your entire check at Sam Goody? Eileen and special guest Chris Hajian are dusting off some of their most memorable music memories. This episode is one you won't wanna skip. Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social M...
2025-12-1147 minStrangers With KittensThe Nitty Gritty and Shitty Jobs Of Gen XHave you ever looked back at your job history and wondered how the hell you ended up where you are today? Gen X, the generation that started working at the age of 10 hasn't stopped working in 40 years. We have worked in some of the most obscure and bizarre positions. This was before OSHA, before Uber, before DoorDash, before GPS. Gen X wore every hat.Go back in time with Strangers With Kittens in this brand new episode. Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by As...
2025-12-0325 minStrangers With KittensFrom Bullies To BillionairesThe bullies have become the billionaires. In this minisode, Eileen draws distinct parallels between the kids who stole our lunch money in the fourth grade and those who are stealing our tax dollars today. The kids who made us feel scared, guilty, and worst of all, complicit in their terror are all grown up. It sounds like deja vu, but it feels like the sleep paralysis demon in our nightmares. What better way to kick off the holiday season? 🎉 Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You...
2025-11-2609 minStrangers With Kittens"It's Not Your Birthday Until You Cry"GenX in the hood. Childhood. Adulthood. Parenthood. You aren't having fun unless you're crying. But this episode has plenty of fun & hugs, thanks to special guest Vijai Nathan. Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Keep The Conversation Going ht...
2025-11-2046 minStrangers With KittensStrangers With Kittens 2.0In this brand-spanking new episode of Strangers With Kittens, Eileen lets listeners know what's been going on and what we can expect from this new era of the podcast. Expect some changes, but don't expect Eileen to lose her cool. There is lots to look forward to, including a new way to listen 🎧Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Str...
2025-11-1217 min
Strangers With KittensHippie Camp (Minisode)Realizing her daughter's entire social circle consists of her great aunt Lily, a 65 year-old woman who subsists on half a can of Campbell's soup, soap operas, and cigarettes, Maryanne's mother decides it's time for hippie camp.Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Keep The Conversation Going ...
2025-09-0911 min
Strangers With KittensBad HaircutsBad haircuts. We've all gotten them. Even my dog.Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Keep The Conversation Going https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/
2025-08-2517 min
Strangers With KittensMy First DateThere's nothing in the world like Action Park! Especially when you're an awkward teenage girl and you're on your first date. What could possibly go wrong?Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Keep The Conversation Going https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/
2025-08-1132 min
Strangers With KittensBoomers Blew It - MinisodeRemember in "Stranger Things" Max had that mean older brother Billy? And she loved him because he was her brother but he was scary and awful? That's Boomers to Gen X. They've been driving the car like a maniac and we'd just like to get out.Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook Instagram TikTok
2025-08-0208 min
Strangers With KittensJr. High Bar FlyJunior High hits different these days. Maryanne remembers when after-school enrichment was spent where everybody knew her name. Belly up, kittens!Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Keep The Conversation Going https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/
2025-08-0127 minStrangers With KittensA Very Special Strangers With KittensRemember when sitcoms would bum us out with a very special episode? Like the very special "Family Ties" when guest start Tom Hanks played an alcoholic uncle? Well, lots of people have asked where the name of the podcast comes from. Here's your answer. Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube
2025-07-1935 min
Strangers With KittensWar GamesWorld feeling chaotic? Current war games got you on edge? Welcome to Gen X! We've got music and movie recs to get you through these trying times. We can't keep Drunk Uncle President from dropping bombs, but we can make you feel like you're stressing in excellent company. Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook Instagram T...
2025-06-2726 min
Strangers With KittensI'm Not MadWe're Gen X. We parented ourselves, we parented our kids, and now we're parenting our parents while living in the age of competitive menopause. That's fine. No, we're not mad at all.Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Keep The Conversation Going https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/
2025-04-1630 min
Strangers With KittensAnd I Don't Feel FineThe recent New York Times article, "The Gen X Career Meltdown" by Stephen Kurutz makes us feel seen.Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Keep The Conversation Going https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/
2025-04-0328 min
Strangers With KittensHIV, 80s TV & Susan LucciComedian turned teacher Tarik Daniels talks growing up Gen X and gay, soap operas, sitcom crushes, and his love for Susan Lucci.Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Keep The Conversation Going https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/
2024-10-2242 min
Strangers With KittensFamily Cars & Rock StarsPerformer, comedian and improviser Tom Chalmers shares the Legend of the Tiltmobile and its brush with greatness. And that's Carey Reilly on the answering machine with a story about her first car.Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Keep The Conversation Going https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/
2024-09-1551 min
Strangers With KittensTV Themes & 80s DreamsFilm and television composer Chris Hajian reflects on his all-time favorite themes and shares memories from attending "Fame" high school.Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Keep The Conversation Going https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/
2024-08-2850 min
Going Mental with Eileen KellyRekindling Old Flames (Solo)On today's solo episode, Eileen shares her journey of rekindling a relationship with her ex-boyfriend while navigating the challenges of a personality disorder. She offers insights into reconciliation with an ex and how they've successfully made it work. Additionally, she discusses her upcoming business launch and relocation to LA, reflecting on the anxieties that come with these exciting changes. Get 15% off LolaVie with code GOINGMENTAL at https://www.lolavie.com/GOINGMENTAL! #lolaviepod This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GOINGMENTAL and get on you...
2024-06-1343 min
Strangers With KittensHuman Error & Made-for-TV TerrorComic, writer, and podcast host Ophira Eisenberg shares what movies scared the Canadian daylights out of her.Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Keep The Conversation Going https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/
2024-06-121h 03Going Mental with Eileen KellyThe Youth Mental Health Crisis & Biomarkers with Psychiatrist Dr. Francis LeeDr. Francis Lee, M.D., PhD. is an accomplished neuroscientist and the Psychiatrist-in-Chief at New York Presbyterian Hospital, overseeing one of the largest academic psychiatric programs in the US. In addition to his academic responsibilities, he maintains an active faculty practice treating a range of conditions. He discusses the current mental health epidemic, why he chose to become a neuroscientist and psychiatrist, the impact of social stressors and poverty on brain development, biometric markers for psychiatric disorders and why prevention and early intervention is key. This episode was brought to you by Litter Robo...
2024-05-231h 06
Strangers With KittensMuppets, Machetes & Drinking in the Woods"Sesame Street" writer and TikTok sensation Jen Capra talks Muppets, machetes, and everything in between.Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Keep The Conversation Going https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/
2024-05-201h 00Going Mental with Eileen KellyDisordered Eating by Design with Author Emmeline CleinEmmeline Clein is the author of the debut book - Dead Weight: Essays on Hunger and Harm. She received her MFA from Columbia and her writing has been published in The Paris Review, The Yale Review, and The New York Times Magazine. She discusses her own eating disorder, why one of the most common mental illnesses is also the most treatment resistant, Western beauty ideals and the culture that keeps us sick, Kim Kardashian's met gala look and how we can actually help ourselves. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a...
2024-05-161h 10Going Mental with Eileen KellyMental Health Check-In: Acceptance & Reclaiming Your Agency (Solo)In this solo episode, Eileen gives an update on her mental health and discusses how she incorporated DBT skills in practical applications during some recent professional milestones and personal challenges. She also shares some exciting life updates, including her LA house and upcoming projects. We round out the episode with a listener Q&A on relationships & friendships, finding fulfillment, pursuing passions, mental health self-care practices, and embracing the different stages of life. For exclusive bonus episodes please visit: patreon.com/goingmental Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on Ti...
2024-04-1850 min
Strangers With KittensJugglers, Strugglers & SmugglersA juggler at kids' birthday parties, an annoying survey-taker at the mall, a hairnet-clad cocktail weiner maker. No job was too weird or too humiliating for Generation X. Emmy award-winning director Kimmy Gatewood joins Eileen and Maryanne for a game of who had the worst first jobs. Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook Instagram TikTok
2024-04-061h 02Going Mental with Eileen KellyWhy Do People Commit Suicide and How To Prevent It with Dr. Igor GalynkerThis week, we're sharing a classic episode with Dr. Igor Galynker. Whether this is your first listen or you're revisiting the episode, this conversation was so important to destigmatizing many assumptions around suicidal ideation and feels more topical than ever. Dr. Igor Galynker, MD, PhD, is the Director of the Suicide Research and Prevention Laboratory at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, where he's developed and validated scales to determine the suicidal risk of patients. Dr. Galynker discusses the contributing factors to suicidality, prevention strategies, and his proposed suicide-specific diagnosis, Suicide Crisis Syndrome. ...
2024-04-0453 minGoing Mental with Eileen KellyHolly Madison: From Alaska to Playboy & Disney AdultingHolly Madison is an American television personality and a former girlfriend of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner. She starred on the hit E! reality show The Girls Next Door for five seasons, which showcased life at the Playboy mansion as one of Hef's three girlfriends. She is also a New York Times Best-Selling author and hosts the podcast Girls Next Level. She discusses growing up on the spectrum and her path to self-discovery, how a girl from a small town in Alaska ended up at the Playboy mansion, emotional abuse and control inside, competition amongst the girlfriends, leaving Hef, plastic...
2024-03-281h 04Going Mental with Eileen KellyAnnie Hamilton: Coming to Terms with Being the Unhinged Girl OnlineAnnie Hamilton is a former aspiring actress, writer, performer, and niche internet celebrity in New York City. She discusses her online persona, the real life effects of being the "crazy girl" online, and how she differentiates between what's real and fake, her recent breakup, multiple diagnoses, writing a TV show and movie, and why she'll never do another one-woman show. You can find Annie on Instagram at @soimwritinganovel and Twitter @ANNIE_HAM. For exclusive bonus episodes please visit: patreon.com/goingmental Follow @eileen on Instagram ...
2024-03-221h 08
Strangers With KittensHeavy Breathers & Abducting FathersComedian Carolyn Castiglia joins Eileen and Maryanne to talk heavy breathers, abducting fathers, and the GenX-perience (see what we did there?) of suffering alone.Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Keep The Conversation Going https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/
2024-03-2145 minGoing Mental with Eileen KellyDebunking Personality Disorders with Dr. Brandon UnruhThis week, we're sharing a classic episode with Dr. Brandon Unruh. Whether this is your first listen or you're revisiting the episode, this conversation was so important to destigmatizing many assumptions around personality disorders and feels more topical than ever. Brandon Unruh, MD, is the medical director of the Gunderson Residence, an intensive, specialized residential program for women with severe personality disorders at McLean hospital. We discuss the myths and common misconceptions surrounding personality disorders, treatment options, and new research in the field. For further information on personality disorders: ht...
2024-03-141h 11Going Mental with Eileen KellyAuthor Melissa Broder on Grief, Finding Humor in Tragedy, and Internal PeaceMelissa Broder is an American author, essayist and poet. Her work includes the novels The Pisces, Milk Fed, and Death Valley, the poetry collection Last Sext, and the essay collection So Sad Today, which was based on her anonymous Twitter account of the same name. She discusses her career trajectory, rescheduling this podcast due to her mental health, OCD, internet addiction, grieving the loss of her father, and more. You can check out her work at melissabroder.com and follow her on both Instagram and X at the same name. For ex...
2024-03-071h 20Going Mental with Eileen KellyNYC Rock Princess with Pretty Sick Vocalist Sabrina FuentesSabrina Fuentes is the leader singer and bassist of the American indie rock band Pretty Sick. With over 300k monthly listeners, the band has been compared to a modern day Hole and the Pixies. Pretty Sick was created in 2014 in New York City when Sabrina was only 13 years old. They are signed to the record label Dirty Hit and are currently based out of London but tour all over the world. Sabrina discusses her creative process, switching music genres, the anxieties of putting out music so young, and songwriting as therapy. You can follow Sabrina on...
2024-02-291h 01
Strangers With KittensThe Golden Age of the BullyBehold the predator in his natural habitat. Schools in the 70s and 80s, abounding with nerds, asthmatics and softer souls just trying to get through the day, were fruitful hunting ground for the bully. Eileen, Maryanne, and improv actor Ray Barnhart talk surviving apathetic school staff and scheduled fist fights. Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook Instagram
2024-02-2827 minGoing Mental with Eileen KellyPimple Patches & Morning After Pills with Starface Founder Julie SchottJulie Schott is a former beauty editor turned entrepreneur, and the co-founder of Starface, FutureWise, Julie, and Blip. In 2019, she launched Starface, redefining pimple patches as a fashion statement. Her new ventures, Julie and Blip, address taboo markets, focusing on emergency contraceptives and smoking cessation. All her brands share a fun, young, and exciting branding approach, bringing freshness to neglected spaces. Julie discusses starting her brands, how she manages her time and mental health while building four separate companies, pressures in entrepreneurship, and believing in your own ideas. You can follow @julie_schott on Instagram an...
2024-02-221h 04Going Mental with Eileen KellyBoyfriends, Break Ups, And Exes, Oh MyIn her first episode back, Eileen reveals her current relationship status, how she navigates on and off relationships, and manages her mental health when her exes move on. She discusses Instagram stalking, getting back with exes, the reason for her podcast break, and the real motive behind her move to LA. This episode is a sneak peek of what's to come in the new season of Going Mental. For exclusive bonus episodes please visit: patreon.com/goingmental Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok Mo...
2024-02-151h 04
Strangers With KittensWalk It OffGlass in your butt? Tell no one. TV writer Charlie Shanian joins Maryanne and Eileen to discuss why for Gen X, it was better to keep your injuries to yourself.Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Keep The Conversation Going https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/
2024-02-1221 min
Strangers With KittensHello? Is Gen X there?Perhaps you shared yours with three, six, twelve people? Eileen Kelly chats with playwright and filmmaker Cristina Pippa, author and three-time Moth StorySlam winner Kimmi Berlin, and comedian Maryanne Murray about life with the family phone. Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Keep The Conversation Going
2024-01-2639 minStrangers With KittensHello? Is Gen X there?Maybe you shared yours with three, six, twelve people? Eileen Kelly and playwright and filmmaker Cristina Pippa, author and storyteller Kimmi Berlin, and comedian Maryanne Murray on life with the family phone.
2024-01-2639 min
Strangers With KittensA Gen X ChristmasHost Eileen Kelly and comedian Maryanne Murray remember Christmas Gen X style, when the dangerous holiday chores were assigned to nine year-olds, you got in trouble for getting hurt, and a ride to the hospital was the greatest gift of all. Strangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Keep T...
2023-12-3134 minGoing Mental with Eileen KellyEileen Is Alive: Summer Life Update (Solo)Eileen discusses her recent podcast hiatus, updates on her love life, a project in LA that is overwhelming her, summer plans, and how she maintains her mental health when stressed out. Episode ends with a guided meditation. She is also bringing her Patreon back for exclusive content: patreon.com/goingmental Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok More information at: Goingmental.com
2023-06-221h 04Going Mental with Eileen KellySurviving Female Genital Mutilation with Shamsa AraweeloTrigger warning: Severe physical and emotional trauma. Shamsa Araweelo grew up in Somalia, where when she was only 6 years old, she was taken by family to be cut. Today, she opens up to Eileen about her experience suffering from female genital mutilation (FGM). FGM refers to all procedures involving partial or total removal of the female external genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. It is often carried out on young girls between infancy and age 15 as a way to suppress sexuality and ensure virginity. According to the United Nations, an estimated 200 million women and girls w...
2023-05-181h 00Going Mental with Eileen KellyFood Freedom with Dietitian Mallory PageMallory Page is a registered dietitian in Austin, Texas. She has worked in the athletic departments at the University of Arizona and University of Oklahoma — currently, she runs a private practice and hosts her own podcast, Seems Like Diet Culture. She and Eileen discuss the ins and outs of disordered eating as a mental illness, how it can be easily masked, treatment options, and more. Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok More information at: Goingmental.com
2023-05-111h 05Going Mental with Eileen KellyUTI 101 with Urologist Dr. Angelish KumarDr. Angelish Kumar is a board-certified urologist in New York City specializing in surgical and nonsurgical treatments for recurrent urinary tract infections, bladder leakage, vaginal laxity, and bladder pain. She is the founder of private medical practice Women's Urology New York and is a Clinical Instructor of Urology at Mount Sinai Hospital. Eileen and Dr. Kumar break down everything there is to know about UTIs: What they are, why they happen, prevention, treatment, new research, and the importance of considering physical and mental health hand-in-hand. To make an appointment or learn more about Dr. Kumar, visit her website, https://womensurologynewyork.com ...
2023-05-041h 07Going Mental with Eileen KellyJeffree Star Is Healing: Trauma and a Problematic Past (Part 2)This is the second episode in a two-part series. Jeffree Star is a YouTuber, makeup artist, and the founder of Jeffree Star Cosmetics. He first gained notoriety on MySpace as the most-followed person on the platform. He is one of YouTube's most famous beauty influencers with over 15 million subscribers and over 2 billion views. Since then, he's been involved in dozens of controversies — and accused of racism and bullying. Jeffree and Eileen discuss his problematic past, his traumatic upbringing including his parent's addictions, his father's suicide, therapy, and leaving LA for a yak ranch in Wyoming.
2023-04-2740 minGoing Mental with Eileen KellyJeffree Star Is Healing: Trauma and a Problematic Past (Part 1)Jeffree Star is a YouTuber, makeup artist, and the founder of Jeffree Star Cosmetics. He first gained notoriety on MySpace as the most-followed person on the platform. He is one of YouTube's most famous beauty influencers with over 15 million subscribers and over 2 billion views. Since then, he's been involved in dozens of controversies — and accused of racism and bullying. Jeffree and Eileen discuss his problematic past, his traumatic upbringing including his parent's addictions, his father's suicide, therapy, and leaving LA for a yak ranch in Wyoming. Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagr...
2023-04-2056 minGoing Mental with Eileen KellyDBT Explained with Dr. Maddy EllbergerDr. Ellberger specializes in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She is a professor at Columbia University and runs her own private practice, Downtown Behavioral Wellness, in New York City. Today, she and Eileen piggyback off of last week's episode discussing Eileen's BPD diagnosis for a deep dive into all things treatment, from DBT-specific skills, learning to name and control your emotions, utilizing DBT while navigating the dating landscape, and deciding what form of therapy is right for you. Check Out squarespace.com/goingmental for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, us...
2023-03-301h 20Going Mental with Eileen KellyEileen's Diagnosis: (Solo) ~Trigger Warning: Suicide Talk~ On today's episode, Eileen opens up about her own mental health journey. She walks us through her borderline personality disorder (BPD) diagnosis and the wild goose chase she went on to get it — beginning with her life pre-diagnosis and her misinterpretation of her own symptoms. Later, she discusses the BPD diagnosis itself, the relief she felt after getting it, the treatment she received, and what it means that she no longer meets criteria for the disorder. Right now for my listeners, if you go to HelloFresh.com/mental60 and use cod...
2023-03-231h 01Going Mental with Eileen KellyAnna Weyant: Facing Criticism and Sexism in the Art WorldAnna Weyant is a Canadian-born painter who lives in New York. She holds a BFA in painting from the Rhode Island School of Design and studied at the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou. She is the youngest artist represented by Gagosian Gallery and in 2022, she had her debut solo show with Gagosian (which featured a painting of Eileen). She and Eileen discuss the ins and outs of her artistic practice — and for the first time, she publicly opens up about her boyfriend and dating life, the backlash she's received, sexism in the art world, and how it all af...
2023-03-161h 05Going Mental with Eileen KellyEmily Ratajkowski, Retired Pick-Me Girl, on Therapy, Facetune, & Leaving Her MarriageEmily Ratajkowski is an author, model, actor, entrepreneur, and host of the podcast High Low with EmRata. She opens up to Eileen about processing her need for validation and confronting her own contradictions. She also touches on the end of her marriage, what it means to perpetuate toxic beauty standards, and how she uplifts other women and femme-presenting people. No more shady business. Ritual's Essential for Women 18+ is a multivitamin you can actually trust. Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/GOINGMENTAL to start Ritual or add Essential for Women 18+ to yo...
2023-03-091h 14Going Mental with Eileen KellyTaking Pop Culture Seriously with Journalist Naomi FryNaomi Fry is a Brooklyn-based culture journalist currently working as a staff writer at The New Yorker. She joins Eileen to discuss growing up between two cultures, the seduction of reality tv, her evolving relationship with therapy, and the repercussions of life online. She also talks about her writing process and the mental health impacts of motherhood in the digital age, both positive and negative. Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok More information at: Goingmental.com ...
2023-03-021h 01Going Mental with Eileen KellyFunctional Medicine & Mental Health with Dr. Will ColeDr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert and host of the podcast The Art of Being Well. He and Eileen discuss the differences between conventional and functional medicine, the "second brain," and how we can work toward healing mental health issues with holistic approaches. Check Out squarespace.com/goingmental for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: GOINGMENTAL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Right now for my listeners, if you go to HelloFresh.com/mental65 and use code ment...
2023-02-2356 minGoing Mental with Eileen KellyAMA: Eileen on Single Life & Friend Drama Updates (Solo)In today's mini episode, Eileen answers your burning questions about work-life balance, living alone, single life, meeting listeners IRL, and everything in between. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GOINGMENTAL to get 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self. Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok More information at: Goingmental.com Produc...
2023-02-1632 minGoing Mental with Eileen KellyHow Games Shape Our Minds with Philosopher C. Thi Nguyen C.Thi Nguyen, Ph.D. is a philosophy professor at the University of Utah and author of the book Games: Agency as Art, which was awarded the American Philosophical Association's Book Prize. His work examines games as an art form —specifically, their role in communicating different forms of societal agency. He and Eileen discuss how our social structures and technologies shape how we think and what we value, including everything from games, social media, porn and echo chambers. You can find him at objectionable.net. Twitter: @add_hawk https://twitter.com/add_hawk?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoog...
2023-02-091h 14Going Mental with Eileen KellyToxic Diet Culture & Body Liberation with Chrissy KingChrissy King is a writer, speaker, strength coach, and educator with a passion for creating a diverse and inclusive wellness industry. She holds workshops on body liberation, anti-racism , diversity, equity, and inclusion for wellness professionals. She and Eileen discuss the lies the wellness industry sells us, what insecurities they prey upon, diet culture's racist origins, what we can do to help ourselves and others, and how we're all victims of a toxic system. Chrissy's debut book, The Body Liberation Project, comes out on March 14, 2023. Pre-order The Body Liberation Project: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593187040...
2023-02-021h 13Going Mental with Eileen KellyCamila Mendes on Representation, ED Recovery, & What's NextCamila Mendes is a Brazilian-American actress best known for her role as Veronica Lodge on The CW's Riverdale. She talks through her upbringing, her views on romance (including past relationships and current dating life), recovering from an eating disorder, and putting her mental health before fame. She also discusses her role in creating more opportunities for Latinas in entertainment. Check Out squarespace.com/goingmental for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: GOINGMENTAL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Show links: Follo...
2023-01-2654 minGoing Mental with Eileen KellyLife After Rock Bottom: Arielle Lorre on Addiction & Plastic SurgeryArielle Lorre is a well-known lifestyle influencer and host of The Blonde Files Podcast. Today, she opens up to Eileen about overcoming addiction and her advice for those whose loved ones are struggling. Plus, she discusses the decision-making behind her cosmetic procedures and at what point pro-plastic surgery thinking may become dangerous. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GOINGMENTAL to get 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self. Show links:
2023-01-1959 minGoing Mental with Eileen KellyDissociative Identity Disorder: Life with Over 30 PartsDissociative identity disorder, previously called multiple personality disorder, is a condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states, or "alters." The disorder arises as a response to childhood trauma — each alter may have a unique name, personal history, and characteristics. To learn more about DID, we're joined by Ella, who lives with over 30 alters. They tell Eileen about their diagnosis, life with alternate personalities, and how they've used Instagram to debunk myths around DID. Ella is also the author of a non-fiction guide book to DID and Other Specified Dissociative Disorder (OSDD), which will be released this Ma...
2023-01-121h 03Going Mental with Eileen KellyThe Man Who Fought Chevron: Steven Donziger on Climate Change, House Arrest, and Keeping His SanitySteven Donziger is an American attorney known for his legal battles with Chevron. In his most famous case, Aguinda v. Texaco, Inc, he represented over 30,000 farmers and indigenous people in Ecuador, who suffered environmental damage and health issues caused by oil drilling. The Ecuadorian court ordered Chevron to pay over $9 billion in damages, which led Chevron to withdraw its assets from Ecuador and launch legal action against Donziger in the US. In the end, he was disbarred, sentenced to prison time, and spent 993 days under house arrest. Eileen and Donziger discuss what led him to Ecuador in t...
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Trash Tuesday w/ Esther Povitsky & Khalyla KuhnEileen Kelly Is Our Unlicensed TherapistThank you to our Sponsors: RocketMoney - Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to https://rocketmoney.com/trashtuesday More Eileen KellyGoing Metal Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-mental-with-eileen-kelly/id1449305737Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eileen/ Subscribe! https://bit.ly/HitOurButtonsOfficial Clips Channel: https://bit.ly/2QDAi8XTrash Tuesday Podcast iTunes Audio Feed: https://bit.ly/TrashTuesdayPodTrash Tuesday Podcast Spotify Audio Feed: https://bit.ly/TTPodAudioTrash Tuesday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itstrashtuesday 0:00 Our Gu...
2023-01-031h 37Going Mental with Eileen KellySad Clown Paradox with Comedian Ali KolbertOn today's episode, Eileen is joined by comedian and writer Ali Kolbert. After graduating from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Ali landed a job as an NBC Page at 30 Rock, where she worked on Saturday Night Live, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, where she made her TV debut in 2017. She and Eileen talk coming out, Lexapro, censorship in comedy, and the relationship between humor and trauma. Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eilee...
2022-12-2953 minGoing Mental with Eileen KellyHoarding Disorder 101Today, Eileen brings on Anne B. Pagano, a licensed clinical social worker and Executive Director of the Hoarding Disorder Resource and Training Group in Westchester, New York. Anne breaks down the meaning of hoarding, outlines the myriad challenges that accompany it, and shines light on how clinicians diagnose and treat the disorder. Get convenient, high-quality, affordable groceries delivered with Thrive Market! Join Thrive Market today and get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift at Thrivemarket.com/mental. Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram
2022-12-2258 minGoing Mental with Eileen KellyDita Von Teese: Queen of Burlesque on #MeTooHeather Renée Sweet, known professionally as Dita Von Teese, is an American vedette, model, businesswoman, and burlesque dancer credited with repopularizing the art form in the 21st century. Dita sits down with host (and self-proclaimed superfan) Eileen to reflect on her start selling lingerie in high school, creating the persona of Dita, her former marriage to Marilyn Manson, her present dating life, and her upcoming tour, which kicks off this New Year's Eve in Los Angeles. You can purchase tickets to Dita's tour at (include link) https://dita.net/shows/
2022-12-151h 13Going Mental with Eileen KellyWhy Do People Commit Suicide and How To Prevent It with Dr. Igor GalynkerDr. Igor Galynker, MD, PhD, is the Director of the Suicide Research and Prevention Laboratory at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, where he's developed and validated scales to determine the suicidal risk of patients. Dr. Galynker discusses the contributing factors to suicidality, prevention strategies, and his proposed suicide-specific diagnosis, Suicide Crisis Syndrome. All donations made through the link below go directly to the Suicide Research and Prevention Laboratory. https://giving.mountsinai.org/site/TR/DIY/General?px=1239388&pg=personal&fr_id=1090 This episode is broug...
2022-12-0854 minGoing Mental with Eileen KellyDeepti Vempati: Is Love Really Blind?Professionally, Deepti Vempati is an information technology analyst — but you likely know her from season two of the Netflix dating show Love Is Blind. Deepti joins Eileen to discuss growing up between two cultures, whether she expected to find her husband on reality television, and how to truly practice "self-love." Right now, Dad Grass is offering our listeners 20% off your first order of CBD products when you go to DADGRASS.COM/MENTAL. Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow...
2022-12-011h 16Going Mental with Eileen KellyEileen's Cradle Robbing Era & How To Find a Therapist (Solo)On today's Thanksgiving solo episode, Eileen leaves us with another life update. She gives her listeners a peek into her dating life, why she's been enamored with younger guys as of late, and why women receive more judgment than men when dating younger. She also outlines her entire history with therapy, what she's learned through trial and error, and how to find the right therapist. Get convenient, high-quality, affordable groceries delivered with Thrive Market! Join Thrive Market today and get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift at Thrivemarket.com/mental. Show links: Foll...
2022-11-2430 minGoing Mental with Eileen KellyMy Mind & Me Director Alek Keshishian - on Selena Gomez, Madonna & Superstardom Alek Keshishian is a documentary filmmaker and the director behind Apple TV+'s Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me. Alek sits down with Eileen to discuss his career origin story, filming with Gomez, his 1991 documentary Madonna: Truth or Dare , and the intense social pressures faced by young people regardless of fame. Get a better night's rest and a better day tomorrow with products from NextEvo Naturals. For up to 25% off subscription orders of $40 or more, use promo code mental at NextEvo.com. Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Fo...
2022-11-1758 minGoing Mental with Eileen KellyGetting Fucked for a Living: Stella Barey aka Anal Princess (Part 2)Stella Barey (@Ana1Princ3ss on Instagram) is an OnlyFans creator and influencer, regularly raking in over $200k a month on the app. In part 2 of her interview, she and Eileen talk sexual jealousy, unconventional relationships, building an online following, and of course, anal tips. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GOINGMENTAL and get on your way to being your best self. Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok Follow @goingmentalpodcast on Instagram
2022-11-101h 08Going Mental with Eileen KellyGetting Fucked for a Living: Stella Barey aka Anal Princess (Part 1)Stella Barey, also known as @Ana1Princ3ss, is an OnlyFans creator and influencer, regularly raking in over $200k a month on the app. She opens up to Eileen about her decision to choose porn over medical school, anxieties around aging out of sexual desirability, and how she feels genuinely empowered by her career choice. This is PART 1 of the interview- PART 2 is out next week. Eileen and Stella hit it off so much that they ended up speaking for over 2 hours :) Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Fo...
2022-11-031h 13Going Mental with Eileen KellyLil Yachty on Fatherhood, Psychedelics & MoneyMiles Parks McCollum, known professionally as Lil Yachty, is a Grammy-nominated American rapper and singer. He first gained recognition on the internet in 2015 for his singles "One Night" and "Minnesota" from his debut EP Summer Songs. Since then, Yachty has released four studio albums, all of which have charted within the top 20 of the Billboard 200. Yachty joins Eileen to discuss his love of psychedelics, fatherhood, materialism in the industry and the importance of gratitude. Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok
2022-10-271h 12Going Mental with Eileen KellyRachel DolezalRachel Dolezal is a former college instructor who ran the NAACP chapter in Spokane, Washington. She is best known for presenting herself as a black woman despite having been born to white parents. In June 2015, Dolezal went viral when her racial identity became the center of national controversy. Eileen talks to Dolezal about her abusive upbringing, the material impacts of "cancellation" and its subsequent effects on her mental health. Get to the root of stress with the Stress CBD Complex from NextEvo Naturals. For up to 25% off subscription orders of $40 or more, use promo code m...
2022-10-201h 40Going Mental with Eileen KellyHow To Survive The Art World: Lucien SmithLucien Smith is a multidisciplinary artist based in New York City. After earning a degree in Fine Arts from The Cooper Union, his paintings earned him international acclaim. Following what seemed like overnight success, Smith battled with some of the pitfalls of gaining notoriety so early. It was during this period that Smith launched Serving the People, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide young artists with opportunity and support. Lucien and Eileen discuss the rise and fall of his art career, the mental health implications of instant success, his dad's infamous blog post, the aftermath of Lucien's "cancellation" an...
2022-10-131h 10Going Mental with Eileen KellyAMA with Eileen (Solo)Eileen channels her inner Andy Cohen (à la Real Housewives Reunion) in this week's "Ask Me Anything" episode. A spin-off of her "AMA" Fridays on Instagram, tune in to see if your questions got answered! Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok Follow @goingmentalpodcast on Instagram More information at: Goingmental.com Produced by Dear Media.
2022-10-0653 minGoing Mental with Eileen KellyFamily Planning With Fertility Specialist Dr. Shahin GhadirDr. Shahin Ghadir is a board-certified reproductive endocrinology and fertility specialist, M.D., that helps women and men achieve their goals of parenthood via his practice, Fertility For All charitable organization, website/social presence, and hosting The Fertile Life podcast. Dr. Ghadir and Eileen discuss the ins and outs of fertility treatment, how certain fertility technologies can invite claims of eugenics, and why we should all be freezing our eggs before age 30. You can find more information on Dr. Ghadir's Instagram, including additional resources. Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram
2022-09-2943 minGoing Mental with Eileen KellyNancy Jo, this is Alexis Neiers CallingAlexis Christine Haines is a member of the infamous "Bling Ring" and host of Recovering From Reality, a mental health and wellness podcast. At the age of 18, Alexis was arrested on the set of reality show Pretty Wild for her involvement in a string of burglaries that targeted the homes of multiple celebrities. On the heels of her just-dropped Netflix special, The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist, Alexis walks us through her infamous past with the "Bling Ring," what she wishes the shows got right, the psychology behind stealing, her battle with heroin addiction, subsequent recovery journey, and what she's learned fr...
2022-09-2258 minGoing Mental with Eileen KellyExtremely Online with Joshua Citarella Joshua Citarella is an artist, Twitch streamer, and internet culture researcher based in New York City. He is the author of Politigram & the Post-left and has taught at the School of Visual Arts, Rhode Island School of Design and served as an advisor at Carnegie Mellon University and Tufts University. Josh and Eileen discuss internet subcultures, "troll" psychology, the red/blue divide, and how social media contributes to radicalization. You can follow Joshua on instagram: @joshuacitarella You can access his podcasts, livestreams, books, digital publications and more on his Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/joshuacitarella Show l...
2022-09-151h 19Going Mental with Eileen KellyHow to Navigate a Friendship BreakupFriendship breakups are painful, but they can also be healthy. On this week's solo episode, Eileen recounts her most traumatic friend breakups, from getting blackmailed by a former roommate to catching her BFF stealing from her. Eileen discusses her own codependency tendencies, how she's been able to manage the heartache, and tips she's learned on how to heal. Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok Follow @goingmentalpodcast on Instagram More information at: Goingmental.com Produced...
2022-09-0841 minGoing Mental with Eileen KellyPregnancy and Mental Health: A Conversation With "Dear Doula" Host Brandi JordanEileen sits down with doula Brandi Jordan, host of the "Dear Doula" podcast. Brandi is a postpartum doula with over 20 years of experience helping people become the parents that they want to be. Her podcast Dear Doula talks about everything from sleep training to gentle parenting, and so much more. Brandi is also founder of The Cradle Company, which is a full service pregnancy and postpartum resources center that offers classes, consultations, and other services for new parents. Brandi explains how doulas assist during pregnancy, racial disparities in infant and mother mortality rates, and postpartum mental health. Fo...
2022-09-011h 06Going Mental with Eileen KellyLeave Society with Tao LinTao Lin is an American novelist, poet, essayist, short-story writer and artist. Lin is the author of ten books of prose and poetry, including the novel Leave Society, published by Vintage in August 2021. Tao and Eileen discuss autism, advice for young writers, Tao's cancellation, and going off the grid. Find Tao on Instagram: @taolin and Twitter: @tao_lin Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok Follow @goingmentalpodcast on Instagram More information at: Goingmental.com
2022-08-251h 01Going Mental with Eileen KellyVictims' Rights: A Conversation With Sexual Assault Attorney Arick FudaliArick Fudali has dedicated his legal career to representing and advocating for victims of crime. In 2011, Arick began exclusively representing survivors of sexual abuse in civil lawsuits and fighting for the rights of victims across the country. Arick and Eileen discuss how to pursue legal action, victims' rights, and how to remain hopeful when pursuing justice. More info at: thebloomfirm.com. Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok Follow @goingmentalpodcast on Instagram More information at: Goin...
2022-08-181h 33Going Mental with Eileen KellyChloe Cherry: Perfect Angel GirlChloe Cherry is an American actress, former adult film star and model. Cherry started her adult film career in 2015 with Hussie Models, appearing in over 200 films, and made her acting debut as Faye on the HBO teen drama television series Euphoria. Chloe discusses her porn "origin story", how she's dealt with overnight fame, and her struggle with an eating disorder/body dysmorphia. Find Chloe on Instagram: @perfect_angelgirl Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok Fol...
2022-08-111h 35Going Mental with Eileen KellyMental Health in Prison: Dr Elizabeth FordDr. Elizabeth Ford was the former Director of Forensic Psychiatry at Bellevue Hospital and the Chief of Psychiatry at Rikers Island. Dr. Ford has spent the majority of her 20-year career working to improve treatment for incarcerated people with serious mental illness. She is currently the Director of Mental Health/Criminal Justice Initiatives and Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University. Eileen and Dr. Ford discuss mental illness treatment within the prison system, how jails function as the largest psych wards in the United States, and the work being done to improve care behind bars.
2022-08-041h 18Going Mental with Eileen KellyI Got My Period for the First Time in 9 Years - Eileen SoloEileen walks us through her decision to get off birth control. Eileen discusses the different methods of contraception she's tried over the years, why she decided to get her IUD removed, going through "second puberty", and her favorite period products on the market. Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok Follow @goingmentalpodcast on Instagram More information at: Goingmental.com Produced by Dear Media.
2022-07-2838 minGoing Mental with Eileen KellyUnhoused in NYC with Courtney DorritieCourtney Dorritie uses TikTok to give a glimpse into what life is like for an unhoused individual in New York City. Courtney talks us through getting clean, her difficult upbringing, mental health treatment and coping mechanisms to avoid. Find Courtney on TikTok: @court0o0 Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok Follow @goingmentalpodcast on Instagram More information at: Goingmental.com Produced by Dear Media.
2022-07-211h 32Going Mental with Eileen KellyOCD Explained with Dr. Jason KrompingerJason Krompinger, PhD is a clinical psychologist and Director of Psychological Services at the OCD Institute at McLean Hospital, the first residential treatment facility and premier program for OCD in the United States. Dr. Krompinger and Eileen discuss OCD diagnosis/treatment, misconceptions surrounding the disorder, and the myriad ways symptoms can manifest in patients. For accurate information on OCD visit the International OCD Foundation at: iocdf.org Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok Follow @goingmentalpodcast on Instagram More i...
2022-07-141h 16Going Mental with Eileen KellyPelvic Pain: A Specialist's Take with Dr. Sonia BahlaniDr. Sonia Bahlani is a New York-based Pelvic Pain Specialist who was trained in gynecology and urology. Pelvic pain often goes misdiagnosed or untreated, and Dr. Bahlani's specialized training allows her to treat patients with all different pelvic pain syndromes. Eileen and Dr. Bahlani discuss the history of pelvic pain, its different causes/symptoms, and why female pain is too often dismissed. Find Dr. Bahlani on Instagram @pelvicpaindoc More information at: https://www.pelvicpaindoc.com Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on In...
2022-07-071h 09Going Mental with Eileen KellyWelcome Back: Eileen Tells AllEileen is back for her third installment of Going Mental. She talks through her latest career moves (including Dear Media's takeover of the podcast) and obstacles within her personal life. Eileen recounts her recent break up, struggles with her mental health, and the exciting guests she has planned for the upcoming season. Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok Follow @goingmentalpodcast on Instagram More information at: Goingmental.com Produced by Dear Media.
2022-07-0745 minGoing Mental with Eileen KellyIntroducing Going Mental - New Episodes with Dear Media Starting July 7Sex educator and social media darling Eileen Kelly was on top of the world, running the successful blog KILLER AND A SWEET THANG, when she decided to step away from it all. After struggling with her mental health, Eileen entered treatment at the most infamous mental hospital in the US. Five months and some serious "self-discovery" later, Eileen was discharged and created GOING MENTAL, a podcast dedicated to destigmatizing the mental journeys we are all on. Eileen interviews some of today's most compelling media figures, influencers, celebrities, and mental health experts on topics ranging from body image to addiction...
2022-06-3001 min
Your Mom & Dad368: Mental Health & Business w/ Eileen KellyToday The Broads are joined by Eileen Kelly! She shares about her start on Tumblr and how that turned into a sexual health and wellness blog, her growing up in a conservative household, how being in the public eye on the internet shaped her, the start of her successful business, what she has learned running her own companies, she opens about her struggles with mental health, how she decided to check herself into the McLean Hospital, what her 5 months looked like there, being without her phone, what she has changed in her life since then, some of her hard...
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What The F*ck's Up PodcastGoing Mental ft. Eileen KellyTW: depression, suicidal thoughts, drug use
Today I am joined by sexual educator and mental health advocate Eileen Kelly. Eileen and I discuss everything from how she started her iconic blog Killer and a Sweet Thang (KAAST) in her early teens, to how she launched her current podcast Going Mental with Eileen Kelly. Eileen opens up about how as her brand success grew, her mental health began to deteriorate in turn, causing her to check into the famous mental health hospital McLean. Together we discuss her time in McLean, the pros and cons of medication, the stigmatization...
2021-09-0858 min
Going Mental with Eileen KellyQuick Life Update with EileenWith summer break in full swing and the first 10 episodes down, Eileen sits down with her producer Ilana Dunn to talk bird mites, getting dropped by her agency and what’s next for going mental.
Head to https://www.Patreon.com/KillerAndASweetThang to support the podcast, hear bonus episodes, meet Eileen and more.
2021-08-0446 min
Going Mental with Eileen KellyMental Health Access with Dr. Joseph ParksDr. Joseph Parks is the Medical Director at The National Council for Mental Wellbeing. We discuss mental health care accessibility and education (or lack thereof), treatment options for those who don't have insurance or financial resources, and the health care policies that The National Council and other mental health advocates and organizations are fighting for. Visit thenationalcouncil.org for additional mental health education and resources. Head to https://www.Patreon.com/KillerAndASweetThang to support the podcast, watch each episode in full length video, hear bonus episodes, meet Eileen and more.
2021-07-2146 min
Going Mental with Eileen KellyGen Z for President with Deja FoxxDeja Foxx is the founder of GenZ Girl Gang and the youngest former presidential campaign staffer in modern history. We talk through her experience with homelessness, being the first in her family to go to college, and how Gen Z is changing the political game. Head to https://www.Patreon.com/KillerAndASweetThang to support the podcast, watch each episode in full length video, hear bonus episodes, meet Eileen and more.
2021-07-1444 min
Going Mental with Eileen KellyDevil Wears Prada with Aimee SongAimee Song is a Korean-American fashion blogger and fashion designer who rose to fame through her blog Song of Style. We discuss the lack of representation in the media, how to break into an industry that's cliquish, and how societal beauty pressures impact her mental health- resulting in body image struggles, depression, and an eating disorder. Head to https://www.Patreon.com/KillerAndASweetThang to support the podcast, watch each episode in full length video, hear bonus episodes, meet Eileen and more.
2021-07-0746 min
Going Mental with Eileen KellyWe're All Perverts: Ethical Porn with Director Erika LustErika Lust is an award-winning adult filmmaker. We discuss the absence of female pleasure in mainstream porn, diversity within the industry, and how to combat shame with your sexuality. Listeners of Going Mental can access an exclusive free 30 day trial of XConfessions: https://xconfessions.com/sign-up/goingmentalwitheileenkelly. Head to https://www.Patreon.com/KillerAndASweetThang to support the podcast, watch each episode in full length video, hear bonus episodes, meet Eileen and more.
2021-06-3054 min
Going Mental with Eileen KellyDisloyal with Michael CohenMichael Cohen is an American disbarred lawyer who served as the personal attorney to former U.S. president Donald Trump for over a decade. We discuss his incarceration, media scrutiny, the trial's effect on his family, and how his experience within the prison system ultimately changed his views on criminal justice. Head to www.Patreon.com/KillerAndASweetThang to support the podcast, watch each episode in full length video, hear bonus episodes, meet Eileen and more.
2021-06-2354 min
Going Mental with Eileen KellyCaroline Calloway: The Girl Everyone Loves to HateYou've probably heard of Caroline Calloway during one of her many cancellations. We talk about the ups and downs of internet fame, addiction, and "redemption." Head to www.Patreon.com/KillerAndASweetThang to support the podcast, watch each episode in full length video, hear bonus episodes, meet Eileen and more.
2021-06-1648 min
Going Mental with Eileen KellyCampaigning for Love with Paperboy PrincePaperboy Prince, an artist, rapper, and activist walks us through their decision to run for New York City Mayor. They provide insight on how the system is broken, what can be done to fix it, and how listeners can participate in politics to create positive change. Head to www.Patreon.com/KillerAndASweetThang to support the podcast, watch each episode in full length video, hear bonus episodes, meet Eileen and more.`
2021-06-0948 min
Going Mental with Eileen KellyWho the Hell is Eileen Kelly?Meet our host. Interviewed by her childhood best friend, Eileen walks us through her 5-month stint at McLean Hospital, her experience going off the grid, and what's in store for this season. Head to www.Patreon.com/KillerAndASweetThang to support the podcast, watch each episode in full length video, hear bonus episodes, meet Eileen and more.
2021-06-0252 min