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That's So MentalHoly Hormone Changes With Ian HarvieComedian, Actor, Director and Trandyman, Ian Harvie, brings us some deep, hilarious, conversation! These perimenopausal hosts are FEELING it. Ian breaks down his experience with menopause as a trans man. This once happy-go-lucky guy felt like he got hit by a truck when the hormone shifts came on. Chronic pain (and menopause) is no joke, though we will make some jokes about it. And hey, those ghost in your house, may as well make friends with them, Ian did. Thanks for reminding us to always take the help and say yes! Shoutouts: Peach Whiskers Goods Vintage...2025-03-2652 min
That's So MentalTurning Anxiety Into Action w Laura FriedmanTSM welcomes California Congress Member / Representative / Ms. Speaker, Laura Friedman to the show! You know we discussed all these names and titles because we LOVE names! Laura is open to crying, but she's currently too busy fighting the GD Oligarchs for our democracy! Cristina pitches a Real World/Road Rules style challenge show for Congresspeople living together in a DC house, Laura (former TV producer) tells her: it's been done, babe! Laura shares with us what it's like to live in DC and fight the good fight. First she's got to make sure that she's fighting off any inner...2025-03-1937 min
That's So MentalHot Sex Scenes With Marta Méndez CrossSuperstar Marta Méndez Cross is a complete delight. Cristina and Ilana get the tea on all things Las Tres Sisters, Marta's movie, that is out in theaters NOW - and yes it does pass the Bechdel test! Did you know there is no word for boundaries in Spanish?! Somehow that explains so much. Overnight successes take at least 10 years. Also, have you tried the stage fright diet? Just book a show and lose 5 lbs. Cristina and Ilana further bond over their daddy issues or rather their dads' issues.Endorsements: Chappell Roan - have you heard o...2025-03-1242 min
That's So MentalWorking That Trust Muscle With Courtney PaurosoThis week's guest, Courtney Pauroso, is an incredible actress, clown, and very mentally stable human (not robot). These ladies talk process, pandemic blues, and when it's time to throw in the towel - don't worry, they're giving it till they are 92. Becoming an adult isn't all bad news hunny, at some point you sort of stabilize. . . at least that's the hope. And if not, just hold on to your crystals, the agitation and disappointments of life will help you create!Some places to check out Courtney's brilliance: Drop Out TV - Vanessa 5000, Courtney's Character Reel,2025-03-0544 min
That's So MentalIt's Ok To Blame Your Parents With Ingrid HaasThe biggest takeaway from this week's brilliant, gorgeous, Writer/Director, Ingrid Haas - Good decisions can wait! Ingrid is "with child," off her meds, and imparting so much knowledge; rupture may happen but REPAIR is crucial in all relationships, write what you know, also, it's not that easy to remove a tattoo - so really take a minute to think about that ink. Big thank you to Ingrid for helping Cristina find her way to Club Wellbutrin - who then helped Ilana. And all agreed there needs to be a new word for HUSBAND, please. Labels are overrated. We...2025-02-2655 min
That's So MentalLife Lessons with Sol CrespoCurly girlies unite! Cristina and Ilana welcome delightful guest Sol Crespo. She reminds you to hit those weights, and if you're not in perimenopause yet, just wait, it's coming for us all. Are these ladies addicted to procrastination or just bad at time management? Are they two in the same?Sol can be found playing many medical professionals on TV. Ilana can be found this spring on Night Court, juggling with deli meat on her face. . . what a resume builder! Cristina's clown class romance has proven to be a true gem for everyone...2025-02-1954 min
That's So MentalPt. 2 Ayahuasca Deep Dive With Kristina HayesWelcome to the long second half of Ilana's decent into insanity and her victorious return. Cristina reveals that she's been married before! And at SOME POINT we will get to her story of doing Yahé at some shady lady's house in El Segundo. Did Ilana have a successful Feng Shui side hustle at Rythmia? If you consider stealing shoes from the nurse and changing clothes multiple times to ward off the evil spirits that were after her, then yes? Don't forget the ladies are joined by Kristina "rocks in her pockets" Hayes, who is back with more wild stories, i...2025-02-121h 18
Question of FaithIf My Phone is Causing Me To Sin...Should I Throw It Out?Send us a textSPONSOR: Briefcase MarketingNavigating a world dominated by smartphones poses challenges to spiritual integrity and mental health. The episode addresses the risks associated with gambling and pornography, encouraging accountability and healthy habits in the digital age.• Overview of the impact of smartphones on faith • Discussion on gambling culture during events like the Super Bowl • Mental health trends related to smartphone usage • Examining the addiction crisis linked to pornography and gambling • Strategies for setting boundaries with technology • Importance of real-world human connections •...2025-02-1125 min
That's So MentalPt.1 Ayahuasca Deep Dive With Kristina HayesTime to hold on tight TSM listeners because this week and next, Ilana is flanked by Cristina and Kristina and going deep down into the guts of what happened on her Ayahuasca adventure at Rythmia Life Advancement Center. Turns out Ilana's sensitive brain was not meant for four nights of plant medicine and there will be some backlash. Along the way you'll hear equally uncomfortable, rock bottom stories, from this week's delightful guest, actress, dancer and all around hilarious woman, Kristina Hayes. Ilana's experience may prove to be some guidance to any of you sensitive souls...2025-02-0555 min
That's So MentalLive Notes App Poetry With Leonora PittsThis week's guest is mega dream boat- actress, producer, writer, community organizer and filmmaker- Leonora Pitts. Together, everyone agreed that ADHD + Anxiety makes you productive AF! Or is it that Leonora can actually bend time? Cristina and Ilana get back into the slow leak of Ilana's plant medicine adventure at Rythmia Life Advancement Center in Costa Rica while aspiring to live in a Tibetan cave. In the meantime: more rage dancing, family dance parties, and new on the scene - soup parties!Leonora will share poetic...2025-01-291h 05
That's So MentalRoommates Are Right With Isa MedinaStraight from New York, comedian Isa Medina is a delight. This may turn into a destination wedding podcast toward the end, so if you're doing that, listen up! What happens when bisexual awareness week meets latino heritage month meets suicide awareness month? Isa explains that here. Cristina and Ilana agree, just make the thing that makes you laugh! Is your drug stand up comedy? Is it podcasts? Or just straight drugs? We want to know! What are the things that curb Isa's anxiety? Sleep, exercise, and Prozac. Ilana gives her hot take of being a 15-year-old pharmaceutical technician, but...2025-01-221h 01
That's So MentalSwinging High On The Pendulum With Alisha GaddisThere are not enough hyphens in the world to properly introduce the creative force and wonderful human, Alisha Gaddis. She is highly achieving and yet reveals to Cristina and Ilana a diagnosis of cyclothymia. It's so nice to put a name to the emotional roller coaster. Also, welcome to the start of Ilana's Ayahuasca story, buckle up, it's going to take a minute! And for the record Ilana does not condone 15-year-olds eating mushrooms, even though it helped her, please talk to a therapist first. And hey America, it's time to bring back titties on TV - less guns...2025-01-1557 min
That's So MentalBut Have You Tried Ayahuasca Asks Sabrina JaleesComedian and overachiever, Sabrina Jalees is here to remind Cristina and Ilana that this IS a mental health podcast. These three ladies talk high end dog parks, assisted suicide, and how our parents used to use worldly atrocities to make us feel grateful for what we have, and you know what, maybe it's time to bring that back! Processing feelings and crying and ayahuasca, OH MY! Mental Health is a spectrum, we're all on it, honey! Thanks for listening and we'd love to hear about your mental health journey at thatssomentalpodcast@gmail.com. Pottery, Pickleball, Personal Space and for...2025-01-0848 min
That's So MentalUnhinged - Showing off Your Junk in PublicIlana and Cristina are unhinged and they WILL forgive themselves! In this episode of "That's So Mental," they tackle some of humanity's most challenging life questions: Who the hell wants to measure a room before they paint it? What is the perfect handwriting for a list? Would you eat a Kurt Cobain protein bar? They also (attempt to) discuss the first original story structures that are the foundation for all stories, mom time travel and how there is nothing super about a super-bill. Does Ilana have Borderline Personality disorder or was it mentioned on episode 4, with...2025-01-0128 min
That's So MentalA Real Deal Mental Health Professional! With Dr. Alisa AngeloneIlana and Cristina get f*cking serious with Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Alisa Angelone, Ph.D. She’s done a lot of research, and we’re not talking about TikTok rabbit holes. She’s got some hot takes on anxiety and depression. Ilana confesses to screaming at her therapist (she has since apologized - and changed therapists). Cristina’s MIL (who happens to be a therapist) will not let her talk for more than 50 min, and now we know why. Alisa breaks down the meaning of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (No humans were caged for these therapies). Is finding a therapist a giant...2024-12-1855 min
That's So MentalWhen Your Brand Is Dressing Up Like An Animal with Michael FeldmanWriter and Performer Michael J Feldman shares his insights, diagnosis, and explains how during the pandemic, he ended up doing a solo show as his dog. Hey, would you rather die on the Titanic listening to screams or sweet music? Cristina and Ilana chat with Michael about anxiety vs depression and how to ride those waves. Michael shares the horror story about one of the last times he performed his solo show, “No, But I’m definitely In A Better Place Than I’ve Been In A Long Time.” An experience that may be just the thing that gets him to p...2024-12-1143 min
That's So MentalAngry Feminist Mothers & Accidental Pregnancies with Nthenya DundaCristina & Ilana talk to Nthenya Dunda- self defined performer. But first, listen as they solve the great mystery of how the F*ck Cristina is on 600 mgs of Wellbutrin and how Ilana overcame diabetes in one week! During the interview they’ll talk comedy college tours, fulfilling your parent’s dreams, why your sink doesn’t work (Hint: it’s your kid), and Cristina shares her daily mantra “Next step, Next step!” Also F*ck therapy - just go see a show! (JK - don’t actually ditch your therapist). Nthenya talks about her script, “Domesticate Me,” meanwhile he...2024-12-0451 min
That's So MentalPermission To Face Your Undiagnosed ADHDCristina and Ilana introduce themselves, share their official diagnosis, and current medical treatment. They’ll also talk about being actors, ADHD, daddy issues and explore how the hell Cristina is on 600 Mgs of Wellbutrin. Ilana will do a terrible Jennifer Coolidge impression (she’s working on it). They’ll play, “This is how old I am” where Cristina talks about drinking Carlo Rossi on a Spirit Airline flight and Ilana admits that she may have been the first and last person to ever fly with a Kombucha mushroom in a Nalgene bottle, thank you Virgin Airlines. You may n...2024-11-2754 min
The Unlikely InnovatorsAlessandro Costantini on making Sudbury a theatre destinationOn this month’s episode, Mike and Steve chatted with Alessandro Costantini, co-founder and Artistic Director of YES Theatre, on location at the Refettorio. Alessandro talked about what drew him to the performing arts and how he has made it his career. He also touched on the difference between film and stage acting. The guys also learned about the inspiration behind the Refettorio and how it is putting Sudbury on the map for outdoor theatre productions. Finally, since it’s the holiday season, Alessandro shared some of his favourite Christmas performances.
2023-12-2130 minQuestion of FaithWhat Were All Those High School Teens Doing at Cleveland Public Auditorium?Send us a textFrancine Costantini and Cari Reagan from the Youth Ministry Office joins us.1:50 What is Cleveland Public Auditorium?2:25: Cari Regan talks about Bishop Malesic and the musicians he mentioned that had played at Cleveland Public Auditorium and more of her thoughts.4:20: When you're part of something bigger....5:20: What was the first big Mass that we were part of....7:05: Why do High School students usually get together?7:50: The Ignatius High School guys tied the rally towels... 8:05: Gianna, a high school Senior gave a...2023-11-0728 minQuestion of FaithWhat's a Good Ordination gift?Send us a textFrancine Costantini joins us on the episode.It's Ordination season so what can you get for someone for Ordination.0:00 - 12:47: We chat about all kinds of Ordination gifts from the start of the show right up to 12:47.Including:- Francine talks about the surprising gifts that her husband got for his Deacon ordination last year. - What did you get for your Ordination, FD?- Registries can be found at Hennigers and Mosacks.- Here's a good art site that m...2023-05-0220 min