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It's Mental! Podcast052. Dating Jesus - Freddi GralleMeet Freddi Gralle - she's a stand-up comedian, screenwriter, and used to be a hardcore church girl. Due to her commitment with Jesus, she sort of only started dating at the age of 35. Join us in this episode as we uncover how her religious upbringing shaped her journey into dating and sex later in life.
Want more from Freddi? See her live at her solo show "Church Girl, Interrupted" at Z-Bar on June 2nd.
Check out the Berlin Mental Health Festival: www.berlin-mental-health-festival.com
Stay updated on Face...2023-05-171h 30
It's Mental! Podcast051. From a Dysfunctional Family to Raising Children - Drew PortnoyIn this episode Moni chats with the oldest living comedian in Berlin - Drew Portnoy. Learn about Drew's life journey, from growing up in a challenging family environment to stepping into the role of a parent. Listen to his perspective on raising children while facing his own emotional struggles.
Check out the Berlin Mental Health Festival: www.berlin-mental-health-festival.com
Stay updated on Facebook & Instagram: @berlin.mental.health.festival
Explore Drew Portnoy's world: www.berlinerisch.com
Find out more about Moni Zhang Comedy: www.monizhang.com2023-05-0350 min
It's Mental! Podcast050. One Man's Recovery from Anorexia - Dave ChawnerJoin us for an engaging conversation with acclaimed British comic Dave Chawner, who has been an advocate for mental health at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and earned high praise for his solo stand-up show, "Mental".
In our discussion, Dave shares his personal experience with anorexia, from adolescence to the present day.
Dave's suggestions for enjoyment and motivation include:
Movies: Mrs. Doubtfire and Yes Man
Comedians: Robin Williams, Eddie Izzard, and Stewart Lee in "On Not Writing"
To gain more insight into Dave's experiences, be sure to read...2023-04-1944 min
It's Mental! Podcast049. Moni's Mental Health #03 with Melanie ErbarWelcome back to the "It's Mental! Podcast" after a break that's felt like an eternity! In this comeback episode, Mel is interviewing Moni about her mental health journey. They'll dive into the Edinburgh Fringe, Moni's exciting transition to a full-time comedian, and her recent Bipolar 2 diagnosis. Tune in for a heartfelt and humorous discussion!
Follow us on social media:
Berlin Mental Health Festival www.berlin-mental-health-festival.com
FB & INS: @berlin.mental.health.festival
Melanie Erbar: INS: @alphaliscious
Melanie's Podcast Bridges to the Soul.
Moni Zhang Comedy www.monizhang.com
FB & INS: @moni.zhang.comedy
2023-04-071h 00
It's Mental! Podcast048. Bipolar 2 & Mental Health Culture in Thailand - Ann ChunAnn Chun is a New York based comedian from Thailand. This summer, she brought her one-woman show "Asian Divorce" to Edinburgh Fringe, talking about her family drama & her own dating life. She had severe insomnia since a teenager and has been diagnosed with bipolar 2 disorder recently.
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Berlin Mental Health Festival
www.berlin-mental-health-festival.com
FB & INS: @berlin.mental.health.festival
Ann Chun
www.annchun.com
INS: @annchuncomedy
Moni Zhang Comedy
www.monizhang.com
2022-11-091h 25
It's Mental! Podcast047. Men's Mental Health - Live Recording at Podfest Berlin 2022At Podfest Berlin 2022, we have a panel talk about men’s mental health.
This podcast is part of the Berlin Mental Health Festival production.
Panelists:
Shaurya Tandon:
Ins: @shauryatandon1
Justin Small:
FB: @justinsmallcomedy
INS: @justicakes
Jöran Mandik: hallo@radiospaetkauf.com
Get Help Berlin Podcast: https://www.radiospaetkauf.com/get-help-berlin/
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www.berlin-mental-health-festival.com
FB & INS: @berlin.mental.health.fes...2022-07-201h 05
It's Mental! Podcast046. "I'm Autistic" - Joe WellsJoe Wells is a comedian & writer from the UK. His solo show “I’m autistic” is a brilliant comedy hour. Joe had issues with OCD when he was a teenager and was diagnosed with Autism when he was 30 years old. In this episode, we talked about Joe’s take on the Autism diagnosis, his experience with autism, and its impact on his comedy.
Books mentioned by Joe:
Neurotribes - Steve Silberman
Show Us Who You Are & A Kind of Spark - Elle McNicoll
Every book written by Donna Williams
Follow u...2022-07-131h 03
It's Mental! Podcast045. From Banker to Photographer - Olivia FernandezAt the age of 39, Olivia quit her banking job in Hongkong to become a photographer. It has been an exciting journey since then. In this episode, we talked about her childhood & family, her constant feeling of a misfit at her formal job, and her transition into a fulltime artist. Of course, also the doubts and negative voices in her head along the way.
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Berlin Mental Health Festival
www.berlin-mental-health-festival.com
FB & INS: @berlin.mental.health.festival
Olivia Fernandez
INS: @katinka8
...2022-07-061h 14
It's Mental! Podcast044. Healing from Childhood Trauma while Raising a Child - Karl Pinzon BustilloKarl Pinzon Bustillo is a comedian from Colombia. They had a very traumatic childhood filled with chaos and violence. In this episode, we talked about their childhood, their gender identity, and their journey to heal from their trauma while becoming a parent.
This podcast is part of the Berlin Mental Health Festival production.
Follow us on social media:
Berlin Mental Health Festival
www.berlin-mental-health-festival.com
FB & INS: @berlin.mental.health.festival
Brendan Hickey:
INS: @karlmedy
Moni Zhang Comedy
...2022-06-291h 06
It's Mental! Podcast043. Funny Compulsive Eater & Body Positivity with Helen BauerHelen Bauer is one of the UK’s most exciting rising stand-up stars, and she started comedy in Beeeerlin!
In this episode, Helen talks about her history of compulsive eating, her family history with autism and mental health, as well as her own experience of depression and treatment.
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Berlin Mental Health Festival
www.berlin-mental-health-festival.com
FB & INS: @berlin.mental.health.festival
Helen Bauer:
INS: @helenbabauer
FB: @HelenBauerComedy
TW: @HelenBaBauer
Moni Zhang Co...2022-06-1453 min
It's Mental! Podcast042. "Ireland, the home of Depression" - Brendan HickeyOnce upon a time, Brandan Hickey was a philosophy PhD student in Ireland. Now he's a struggling comedian in Berlin. In this episode, we talked about his challenges with Depression since he's 14 years old. How he managed to maintain a stable mental health with dietary changes. Also the impact of comedy on his life.
This podcast is part of the Berlin Mental Health Festival production.
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www.berlin-mental-health-festival.com
FB & INS: @berlin.mental.health.festival2022-05-181h 04
It's Mental! Podcast041. Moni's Mental Health #02 with Melanie ErbarAfter a burnout episode, Moni decides she'll have a quarterly check-in on her own mental health. In this episode, Melanie and Moni talked about Moni's road to burnout and her undealt grief from her past long-term relationship.
This podcast is part of the Berlin Mental Health Festival production.
Follow us on social media:
Berlin Mental Health Festival
www.berlin-mental-health-festival.com
FB & INS: @berlin.mental.health.festival
Melanie Erbar:
INS: @alphaliscious
Melanie's Podcast Bridges to the Soul.
Moni Zhang...2022-05-111h 08
It's Mental! Podcast040. Love and Sex Addiction & 12 Steps Program - Craig TeatimeCraig Teatime is a poet and tattoo artist from Ireland. In this episode, we talked about mental health in the queer community, his addiction to dating apps, as well as his experience of healing & the 12 Steps Program.
This podcast is part of the Berlin Mental Health Festival production.
Follow us on social media:
Berlin Mental Health Festival
www.berlin-mental-health-festival.com
FB & INS: @berlin.mental.health.festival
Craig Teatime
INS: @craigteatime
Moni Zhang Comedy
www.monizhang.com
...2022-05-041h 15
It's Mental! Podcast039. Child abuse by her own parents - Krissi KotevKrissi Kotev is a social worker & comedian from Bulgaria and based in Berlin.
In this episode, we talked about her childhood growing up not loved by her parents and the consistent aggression & violence from her dad, as well as how she left that toxic environment as a teenager.
This podcast is part of the Berlin Mental Health Festival production.
Follow us on social media:
Berlin Mental Health Festival
www.berlin-mental-health-festival.com
FB & INS: @berlin.mental.health.festival
Krissi Kotev
INS...2022-04-2750 min
It's Mental! Podcast038. School Bullying & Vasectomy - PierrePierre is a French dude based in Berlin. As a teenager, he was bullied at school and in his village. Now 43 years old, he's still dealing with the trauma and its aftermath.
In this episode, we talked about his childhood, his mental health journey, his mental health toolbox, and his decision to have a vasectomy.
This podcast is part of the Berlin Mental Health Festival production.
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www.berlin-mental-health-festival.com
FB & INS: @berlin.mental.health.festival2022-04-201h 03
It's Mental! Podcast037. Grief for a longterm relationship & body acceptance - Mara AMara Ambrosie is an English teacher, standup comedian, and portrait artist based in Barcelona. Originally she's from Romania.
In this episode, we talked about our learnings from the loss of a long relationship, body acceptance, and our self-diagnosed ADHD.
This podcast is part of the Berlin Mental Health Festival production.
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Berlin Mental Health Festival
www.berlin-mental-health-festival.com
FB & INS: @berlin.mental.health.festival
Mara A
INS: @ambrosiemara, @whenindoubtportrait
Moni Zhang Comedy
...2022-04-131h 24
It's Mental! Podcast036. Suicide Prevention Panel Talk - Live Recorded at Berlin Mental Health Festival 2021At Berlin Mental Health Festival 2021, we had a panel talk to share best practices that battle suicidal thoughts.
Panelists:
Melanie Erbar: meli.erbar@gmail.com
Alper Guney: alper1guney@gmail.com
Divia Vogel: divia@findpoise.com
Sen Zhan: sen.zhan@gmail.com
Sophie Adler: sophie.charlotte.adler@gmail.com
This podcast is part of the Berlin Mental Health Festival production.
Follow us on social media:
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www.b...2022-04-012h 03
It's Mental! Podcast035. Leaving the Corporate World - Eléonore ClementeEléonore Clemente is an empowerment coach, Burlesque performer, poet and singer-songwriter. She quit her wellpaid corporate job to do art. She dreams of a world where everyone would have the courage to be doing what they love.
In this episode we talked about her decision to leave her job, her difficult relationship with her dad, anxiety issues, and our spiritual practice.
This podcast is part of the Berlin Mental Health Festival production.
Follow us on social media:
Berlin Mental Health Festival
www.berlin-mental-health-festival.com
2022-03-301h 06
It's Mental! Podcast034. Group Home, ADHD, and Racial Identity - Cedric TillCedric Till is a Berlin based rap musician and poet. He had behavior issues as a kid and was sent to a group home when he was seven years old. Growing up in a single-parent & impoverished family, there was a lot of stress in life. Luckily he had music & sports in his life to survive him through those tough years. In this episode, he’s being so vulnerable with his healing journey.
This podcast is part of the Berlin Mental Health Festival production.
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Berlin Mental He...2022-03-211h 09
It's Mental! Podcast033. Fighting Breast Cancer with Sarah Philippa GreenspanSarah is a burlesque performer and opera singer from the US. A year ago she was diagnosed with cancer and today she shares this journey with us.
This podcast is part of the Berlin Mental Health Festival production.
Follow us on social media:
Berlin Mental Health Festival
www.berlin-mental-health-festival.com
FB & INS: @berlin.mental.health.festival
Sarah Philippa Greenspan
INS: @pinupsoprano
Moni Zhang Comedy
www.monizhang.com
FB & INS: @moni...2022-02-2346 min
It's Mental! Podcast032. Breakups, 12 Steps Program, and Phone Addiction - Sarah TollemacheSarah Tollemache is a stand-up comedian and writer based in New York. We got in contact when she was visiting & performing in Berlin with her husband Joe List. In this episode, we talked about our failed relationships, her experience with alcoholism and the 12 steps program, and phone addictions.
This podcast is part of the Berlin Mental Health Festival production.
Follow us on social media:
Berlin Mental Health Festival
www.berlin-mental-health-festival.com
FB & INS: @berlin.mental.health.festival
Sarah Tollemache
www.sarahtcomedy.com
INS...2022-02-101h 18
It's Mental! Podcast031. Inner Voices vs. the Artistic Process - Tera KilbrideSince nine years old, Tera suffers mental health issues. Over the years she was diagnosed with OCD, Anxiety, Depression, and many more. But it’s the diagnose of CPTSD that really explains her situation: feeling of worthless, unable to form secured attachment, issues of commitment, etc. In this episode, we talked about Tera’s journey from Minnesota to Berlin & from a trained Psychologist to a standup comedian.
It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin is a comedy production to destigmatize mental health issues. On top of this podcast, we also offer free mental support groups, story slams, and book c...2022-01-231h 09
It's Mental! Podcast030. Third Culture Kid & Finding Identity - Melanie ErbarMelanie Erbar is a third culture kid as the child of a diplomat family. Being Argentinian, she didn’t feel at home there. As the youngest child of four siblings, her identity and sense of self were blurry. She came to Berlin to find herself. In this episode, we talked about her journey from Argentina to Berlin, her spiritual practice, and how to build a safe & inviting environment for ourselves.
It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin is a comedy production to destigmatize mental health issues. On top of this podcast, we also offer free mental support groups, stor...2022-01-181h 07
It's Mental! Podcast029. 50 Shades of Melancholy - Tim WhelanTim Whelan is a German language comedian from the UK. Tim has always been melancholy and Radiohead songs are playing in the background of his head often. In this episode, he shared his journey & how he’s motivated to seek therapy.
Find more information about Tim:
Instagram: @whelan_verfuegbar
Facebook: @imtimwhelan
More information: www.tim-whelan.de
It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin is a comedy production to destigmatize mental health issues. On top of this podcast, we also offer free mental support groups, story slams, and book club events. To k...2021-12-271h 10
It's Mental! Podcast028. Heroin Addiction & Bipolar Disorder - Bill BernatBill Bernat once was a crack cocaine & heroin addict, but now he’s 13 years clean. Since then, he became a mental health advocate and has a TED talk “How to Connect with Depressed Friends”. In this episode we talked about his addiction, journey to sobriety and his battle with bipolar disorder.
It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin is a comedy production to destigmatize mental health issues. On top of this podcast, we also offer free mental support groups, story slams, and book club events. To keep yourself updated, please follow me on social media:
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It's Mental! Podcast027. 10 Years Sobriety with BenBen is my supervisor from my former corporate life. As a manager, he talks openly about his mental health struggles and alcoholic issues to destigmatize the topic at the workplace. In this episode, we talked about his alcoholic issues, AA meetings, and how to help our alcoholic friends.
It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin is a comedy production to destigmatize mental health issues. On top of this podcast, we also offer free mental support groups, story slams, and book club events. To keep yourself updated, please follow me on social media:
It’s Mental Health Come...2021-12-091h 14It's Mental! Podcast027. 10 Years Sobriety with BenBen is my supervisor from my former corporate life. As a manager, he talks openly about his mental health struggles and alcoholic issues to destigmatize the topic at the workplace. In this episode, we talked about his alcoholic issues, AA meetings, and how to help our alcoholic friends.
It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin is a comedy production to destigmatize mental health issues. On top of this podcast, we also offer free mental support groups, story slams, and book club events. To keep yourself updated, please follow me on social media:
It’s Mental Heal...2021-12-011h 13
It's Mental! Podcast026. Moni's Mental Health - Live Recording at Berlin Mental Health FestivalIn November, the Berlin Mental Health Festival has taken place. It's such a connecting experience for everyone involved. Putting together this festival is very challenging yet rewarding. How's Moni's mental health going? What did she learn about her own mental health along the journey?
It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin is a comedy production to destigmatize mental health issues. On top of this podcast, we also offer free mental support groups, story slams, and book club events. To keep yourself updated, please follow me on social media:
It’s Ment...2021-11-261h 03
It's Mental! Podcast025. The Lonely Kid & Chasing Normality with Bruno MazziniBruno is a Peruvian dude with an Italian passport. He started seeing therapist since he was eight years old. Being bullied at school and home, he felt lonely. Eventually he found out his passion in life.
It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin is a comedy production to destigmatize mental health issues. On top of this podcast, we also offer free mental support groups, story slams, and book club events. To keep yourself updated, please follow me on social media:
It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin: https://www.facebook.com/its.mental.health.comedy
Moni...2021-11-191h 06
It's Mental! Podcast024. Breakup Special - Live Recording at PodFest BerlinIn this live recording we have a panel of creatives talking about our breakup experiences & learnings. All breakups are good, because no one would break up a good relationship. There’re quite some nice things about breakups too. But of course we still feel broken and think we might never meet someone again. We’ve all been there!
Anna Beros:
FB: @annaberoscomedian
INS: @afberos
Patrick Moore:
https://www.face...2021-10-281h 17
It's Mental! Podcast023. Imaginary World, Romania, and Anxiety - Mihai TartaraAs a Romanian hairy man, Mihai believes himself as half vampire & half werewolf. With his parents too busy arguing with each other to give him attention, he created a fictional world for himself. In this episode, we explore his childhood, creative energy and anxiety.
It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin is a comedy production to destigmatize mental health issues. On top of this podcast, we also offer free mental support groups, story slams, and book club events. To keep yourself updated, please follow me on social media:
It’s Ment...2021-10-131h 03
It's Mental! Podcast022. OCD, Daily Panic Attacks & Argentina Meat Education - FrancoFranco is a software developer in Berlin. He used to have daily panic attacks then he found out his anxiety comes from undiagnosed OCD. He’s doing better now!
It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin is a comedy production to destigmatize mental health issues. On top of this podcast, we also offer free mental support groups, story slams, and book club events. To keep yourself updated, please follow me on social media:
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2021-10-061h 16
It's Mental! Podcast021. Panic Attacks, Drug Abuse & Undiagnosed Adult ADD/ADHD - Caroline CliffordCaroline is one of the OGs of the Berlin English comedy scene. She’s also one of the cofounders of Berlin Standup School and produces the Berlin New Standup Award. She had issues with depression since she was young. Around five years ago she started to have panic attacks. This episode is her first time talking openly about her mental health.
It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin is a comedy production to destigmatize mental health issues. On top of this podcast, we also offer free mental support groups, story slams, and book club events. To k...2021-09-291h 08
It's Mental! Podcast020. Anxiety, boreout, inner critic, and career transformation - Lucy StraathofLucy Straathof is a singer and transformational coach. Since her teenage years, she was constantly anxious and unhappy. After 10 years of struggle and many burnout/boreout, finally she found her calling in life and the courage to take the actions to change.
It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin is a comedy production to destigmatize mental health issues. On top of this podcast, we also offer free mental support groups, story slams, and book club events. To keep yourself updated, please follow me on social media:
It’s Mental Health Come...2021-09-221h 14
It's Mental! Podcast019. OCD, anxiety, depression, germophobia, and eating ass - Rob MoriartyRob Moriarty is an Irish dude in Berlin doing standup comedy. Since a very young age, he had severe mental issues. Now every month when he goes to the pharmacy to pick up his prescribed antidepressants, the pharmacist is surprised that he made another month alive.
It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin is a comedy production to destigmatize mental health issues. On top of this podcast, we also offer free mental support groups, story slams, and book club events. To keep yourself updated, please follow me on social media:
It...2021-09-101h 14
It's Mental! Podcast018. Talk with my suicidal thoughts - Childhood & Adult ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression - Ori HalevyOri Halevy is an Israeli writer, filmmaker, and stand up comedian based in Berlin. He was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 11 years old. Since then, he has been dealing with ADHD, anxiety and depression. He shares his journey and tools with us in this episode.
It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin is a comedy production to destigmatize mental health issues. On top of this podcast, we also offer free mental support groups, story slams, and book club events. To keep yourself updated, please follow me on social media:
It...2021-09-021h 09
Vanga PesalamP. V. Sindhu
(Indian badminton player)Badminton World Federation (BWF)
gold at the 2019 World Championships.
She is the first Indian to become the Badminton World Champion and only the second individual athlete from India to win two consecutive medals at the Olympic Games. She rose to a career-high world ranking of no. 2 in April 2017.
Sindhu broke into the top 20 of the BWF World Ranking in September 2012, at the age of 17.Beginning in 2013, she won a medal at every world championships, with the exception of 2015. She is just the second woman after Zhang Ning to win five or more medals at the world championships. She represented India...2021-08-0203 min
It's Mental! Podcast017. A night with my boyfriend AND his mistress - Crazy Breakup Story - VictoriaVictoria was in a relationship for 8 years. One day, her boyfriend came home announced "We need to breakup. I met someone else."
After a series of illogical events, Victoria ended up in bed with her him AND the mistress.
In this episode, Victoria shares her breakup process and how she kept herself sane. And of course, some tips on how to avoid a breakup like hers.
It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin is a comedy production to destigmatize mental health issues. On top of this...2021-07-281h 05
It's Mental! Podcast016. "I'm happy for the first time in my life" - Anxiety, Panic Attacks & Depression - Brendon KinchBrendon is a storyteller, a comedian, and a Kiwi. He has severe Anxiety since he could remember. After years of suffering and suicidal thoughts, he had an epiphany two years ago: "I think I'm depressed!"
From that moment, everything makes sense.
During the pandemic, Brendon, like many people, began an episode of depression. It luckily led him to the journey of therapy. For the first time in his life, Brendon wakes up happy.
In this episode, we talk about New Zealand, Depression, his anxiety for FKK (Freikörperkultur), and much more.
...2021-07-071h 18
PatchatsMental Health, Growing up in China, and Comedy with Moni Zhang | PatchatsMoni Zhang joins The Laugh at Pat podcast for a Patchat about her experience growing up in China, her struggle with her mental health, and what it has meant to her to find her voice through stand up comedy. We also discuss the cultural challenges of emigrating to Europe, and the worst job Moni ever had. Check out Moni's podcast about mental health, her online storytelling show, her Youtube page, and her book club!2021-07-061h 06
It's Mental! Podcast015 - Porn, Drug, and Addiction & German Mental Health Mentality - Richard SchäferGerman comedian Richard Schäfer talks about the culture in (east) Germany for mental health awareness, his porn addiction and the experience growing up with an alcoholic parent.
Richard started to work on his mental health a few years ago and now he has a German language podcast about mental health. Danke fürs Teilen https://open.spotify.com/show/2jq0X8O27tNGft1TxsbE9E
It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin is a comedy production to destigmatize mental health issues. On top of this podcast, we also offer free mental support groups, story slams, and b...2021-06-031h 22
It's Mental! Podcast014. Burnout, the voices in our head, and tools to deal with them - Francesco KirchhoffFrancesco was depressed as a teenager, but it took him many years to realize & accept the label “depression”. The label gave him the vocabulary to describe what he was experiencing and find tools to deal with it.
Since then he learnt how to take care of his own mental health. Careful as he is, he unexpectedly slipped back into it and had a burnout in 2020. How come? What clues to look for before it goes bad? What tools can we use? Tune in to learn.
It's Mental! Health Comedy Berlin is a comedy production about mental...2021-05-141h 09
K-Drama SchoolK-Drama School - Ep 19: Personal Taste and Giving Our Mothers a Childhood with Moni Zhang[Spoiler Alert] In this episode of K-Drama School, Grace discusses the show Personal Taste (2010, MBC) and its LGBTQIA+ theme. Grace continues to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month as well as picture-locking her film while in New York. Grace talks about acknowledging the celebration of mothers on Mother's Day but also being mindful and respectful of those who have contentious relationships or no relationship with their parents who might feel uncomfortable with such holidays. Grace then has a chat with comedian Moni Zhang (@moni.zhang.comedy on Instagram) about growing up in Wuhan, China and its famous hot-dry noodles, her latest LSD t...2021-05-101h 32
K-Drama SchoolK-Drama School - Ep 19: Personal Taste and Giving Our Mothers a Childhood with Moni Zhang[Spoiler Alert] In this episode of K-Drama School, Grace discusses the show Personal Taste (2010, MBC) and its LGBTQIA+ theme. Grace continues to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month as well as picture-locking her film while in New York. Grace talks about acknowledging the celebration of mothers on Mother's Day but also being mindful and respectful of those who have contentious relationships or no relationship with their parents who might feel uncomfortable with such holidays. Grace then has a chat with comedian Moni Zhang (@moni.zhang.comedy on Instagram) about growing up in Wuhan, China and its famous hot-dry noodles, her latest...2021-05-101h 32
It's Mental! Podcast013. Suicidal Thoughts, Self Compassion, and THE SECRET WEAPON against Depression - Patrick MoorePat is a Youtuber and standup comedian who’s famous for having two moms. He refuses to pee sitting down like a civilized gentleman, because it was pretty an effort for his two moms to teach him to pee standing up. Pat would tell people he’s from California, hoping people would not realize he’s from the USA.
At the age of 21, Pat had his first diagnosed clinical depression. Since then, he has learned many tools to cope. We’ll discuss many of them in this episode, such as sports, diet, sleep, self-compassion, and THE SECRET WEAPON.2021-05-041h 19
It's Mental! Podcast012. Trauma, Dating a Pedo and the First Steps to Get Help - Grace JungDealing with trauma is a life-long journey. Grace started dating a much older guy at the age of 17. Being in a manipulative relationship has pushed her into a deep depression, where even washing her hair seemed like an impossible mission.
One day, she told herself: "I'm so unhappy. I'm consistently in pain. How do I make this stop? There's got be a way." Then she began her journey of nurturing her mental health.
Grace is a first-generation Korean immigrant growing up in the US. Speaking better English than her parents, she acted as her own p...2021-04-171h 17
It's Mental! Podcast011. Anxiety & Panic Attacks & Mental Health Mindset in Argentina - JulietaTeenager Julieta was hyper-excited for her 16 years birthday. She has been waiting for this day for three year. Finally she could do the thing she wanted so badly. Now she can HAVE SEX. No, joking. Who wants sex when you can have therapy?
Julieta is a Berlin-based standup comedian from Argentina. She deals with anxiety issues since 13. In this episode, we discussed the mental health mindset in Argentina and Germany, mental traumas of dating & ghosting, women-specific mental health challenges, and much more. Tune in to know her stories!
It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin is a co...2021-03-311h 12
It's Mental! Podcast010. Self-worth Issues: Strong Women Deal with Them Too - Anna BerosAnna Beros is a female comedian who thrives in this male-dominated industry. She hosts and produces comedy shows such as Adults Only Comedy, Döner Comedy, Glory Hole Comedy, PUNCH UP Comedy, GRINDHOUSE Comedy, and Hairy Bitches Comedy.
She’s independent, high-energy, and strong.
But she got self-worth issues too. Sometimes, she beats herself down, just like many other women.
How come? When did it start? Why is it? How’s the journey? What are her best practices? You’ll find out the answers in this episode.
It’s Mental! is a podcast...2021-02-271h 16
It's Mental! Podcast009. Medication-induced Psychosis and Depression & restarting life at the age of 48 - Richard McLachlanYour back hurts. You went to the doctor, got some medication, felt magically better. Then suddenly you just feel depressed and want to jump out of your balcony. This is not a drama movie but actually happened to Richard, twice. Once when he was 19 years old, then again nearly 30 years later.
It sounds horrible, but there’s a silver lining: at the age of 48 reaching the lowest point of his life, Richard put himself together and reinvented himself.
It’s Mental! Is a production about comedy and mental health. Follow us for more real mental heal...2021-02-131h 12
It's Mental! Podcast008. The Trauma of Growing up as Female in India & China - Abhipsha MohantyThe world is not a fair place for women, especially in countries like India and China. We are deprived of our own identity and dreams, being told that we are only of value if one day we’ll be married. But there are rebellious girls like Abhi, who knew it’s wrong. That made her depressed because everything around her wasn’t right.
Now Abhi has successfully escaped India, doing comedy to open up her traumatic past. How was her journey? You’ll find out in this episode.
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It's Mental! Podcast007 . Mental Illnesses: Don't You Label Me! - Chris DoeringMental Illnesses sounds spooky. So many stigmas around it. People will talk, behind my back. I don't think I'm THAT crazy. I'm doing not that bad. I will not *call* it depression.
Sounds familiar? Or even an internal dialogue you have had? There ARE many stigmas around mental illnesses and it's normal to feel overwhelmed. Admitting the issues is the first step to get help. Still sounds scary? Then let's not label it.
Chris Doering is a Berlin-based standup comedian. He doesn't like to label things. The goal is to feel better, we don't have...2021-01-241h 15
It's Mental! Podcast006. 20 Years with Antidepressants & Depression - CC HexeAre antidepressants super bad? Or Scientology has a point? Maybe my mom should stop her insulin intake, cause she should just be strong & snap out of it.
Depression is a real disease. As real as cancer or diabetes. People take medicines when they are sick. Antidepressants are the medicines for Major Depressive Disorder (aka Depression).
Do antidepressants work? How does it feel like when you are on antidepressants? CC Hexe shares her story with depression and antidepressants.
Who's CC Hexe? CC is a brilliant standup comedian now based in NYC. She started to...2021-01-031h 08
It's Mental! Podcast005. Bye Bye! Energy Suckers! - Jet Set Ty RoneDo you have energy suckers in your life? You know whom I'm talking about. Did your uncle just tell his 76th liar today? The alcoholic flatmate called you at 3 am to fetch her in a bar cause she has no money? Or is your sister who found her "true love" five times per month?
Energy suckers are in trouble. Consistently. They need attention. They suck the energy and positivity out of your life. Toxic people gonna stay toxic. Know one when you see one. Take a deep breath, and walk away. Don't try to be a savior.2020-12-271h 12
It's Mental! Podcast004. Childhood Depression that Lasts into Adulthood - Kate ChekaKate Cheka is a mixed-race British comedian based in Berlin. She has always struggled with depression since the age of 10.
Growing up in the countryside of England, she was the only mix raced kid in the school. Kids were mean. Kate was the different kid. She was bullied and wasn't feeling safe.
Even therapy is hard, her very own therapist wouldn't understand the stress & racism Kate was experiencing until she found a therapist who's also mixed race.
In this episode, Kate tells her story and shares her tricks to NOT commit suicide despite...2020-12-201h 05
Adults ONLY Comedy Berlin4.Rubbing the shame away with Moni ZhangAnna and Moni talk dating bisexuals, Chinese sexpectations, LSD, weed and multitasking masturbation.
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It's Mental! Podcast003. Men Need Therapy Too! - Oliver SotraOliver Sotra is a half British, half Serbian standup comedian based in Berlin, Germany.
At the age of 25, he decided to look for help from therapy, despite his own unmanaged ego as a young man living in a macho society.
Therapy has changed his life. Before it, his life was offering him major challenges but he couldn’t escape due to his Claustrophobia: the fear of being in small spaces was too intense that he wasn’t able to take a flight. Since then, with the tools he learned from three years' therapy sessions, he lived t...2020-12-131h 07
It's Mental! Podcast002. Nir Gottleid - Staying Alive with Depression and AnxietyHow does it feel like to have Depression or Anxiety? What comedians do to cope with it?
Moni Zhang is a Chinese standup comedian based in Berlin, Germany. Comedy showed her light and helped her get out of depression. She aims to use the art to help more people, be it a friend, comedian, or audience.
Nir Gottleid is an Israeli comic based in Berlin, Germany, because he heard "for some reasons, there's a shortage of Jews in Germany".
Nir is probably severely depressed, owing to the many years of suicidal ideation, but h...2020-12-0657 min
It's Mental! Podcast001. Dragos Cristian - 3rd World ChildhoodDragos Cristian is a Romanian standup comedian based in Berlin, Germany. Growing up in post-communist Romania, Dragos had no dream nor hope, until he found out comedy.
On the other side of the world, Moni Zhang was born and raised in China. From a very young age, she understood that she should always hide & feel ashamed, as she is raised by a divorced handicapped mother and they live in a sweatshop. Against all odds, Moni made it to Europe and had a great career. Then she collapsed. Depression hit her hard. She couldn’t see hope, until th...2020-11-291h 08
Dragos Energy Podcast57. Moni Zhang - When Being FUNNY is NOT Part of The CultureOn this episode of the podcast - Moni Zhang - Chinese born comedian based out of Berlin join me to talk a bit more about comedy - discovering a passion for the art fighting the inner cultural resistance to pursue this path. A great over all chat - hope you enjoy it and if you do be sure to follow MONI on her social media:https://www.facebook.com/moni.zhang.comedyhttps://www.instagram.com/moni_zhang_comedy/2020-11-271h 05