Kristen And Ch(ill)

Beauty photographer Hannah Kymych joins Kristen to talk about hiding out in her apartment for a month, her abusive relationship, competing in a cut-throat industry and drinking a lot. She also talks about depression documentaries and whether she thinks Instagram models are sad or not. Follow Hannah on Instagram at @hannahkymych and support the show at Patreon.com/Mentallychill --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

Ex-NBA basketball player, Paul Shirley joins Kristen to talk about how he used sports and basketball as therapy as a child and how it still helps him as an adult. He also talks about the OCD he had to have in order to make it to the professional level, having a father as his biggest critic and how he goes to therapy once a month. They also talk about dating with depression and do a few segments including "Who's Sadder" and "Schizofilmia" where Kristen talks about a movie NOT to watch but a book to read instead. Check out Paul's podcast "Stories I Tell on Dates" and follow him @PaulthenShirley and Kristen @KristenCarney on Twitter or on Instagram @KrisCarn. Also, if you'd like to support the show, please spread the word or go to Patreon.com/MentallyChill --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

In this episode, Kristen talks to comedy writer and performer, Lauren Reeves about what it was like growing up in Alaska with little sun light and harsh conditions. They also talk about their relationships with their therapists, why Lauren fell into a spiral of drinking and weight gain and how she dug herself out of that hole. They also talk about SO SAD (summer-onset seasonal affective disorder) and they compete in a “Sad Off.” Follow Lauren on Twitter @LaurenReeves and Kristen @KristenCarney --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

In this episode, Kristen talks to herself (and to you) about the severe anxiety attacks she’s been experiencing lately and where they came from. How to stop them? She has no idea. But, she also talks about DNA tests and how they can help narrow down what anti depressants might work best for you and how it can reveal if you’re predisposed to depression. She also talks about what happened to her on Stevie’s birthday this year and what her anti depressant of the week is. Follow her on Instagram @kriscarn and on Twitter @kristencarney --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

In this week's episode, comedian and actor, Fred Stoller joins Kristen to talk about growing up when there weren't terms like "social anxiety" and having no concept that what he was was actually depressed. He also talk about not being accepted by his mother, not fitting in and being OK doing things that make you feel good, even if they're not socially accepted as things you should enjoy. They also talk about whining, their anti-depressants of the week and they do a brand new segment. Follow Fred onTwitter @Fred_Stoller --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

Emmy Award winning writer and stand-up comedian Kevin Avery joins Kristen to talk about feeling like you're never where you want to be in life and overworking yourself to compensate. They also talk about isolation, trying to find excitement as an adult and how winning awards won't give you happiness. Also, Kristen shares a movie she's excited about, Kevin talks about his anti-depressant of the week and bacteria causing anxiety and depression. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

This week Dr. Drew Pinsky and Mike Carano join Kristen to talk about a smorgasbord of topics including religion and mental health, suicide, feeling like an impostor and OF COURSE, Mike and Kristen can't help but to indulge themselves in why they find living just SO DIFFICULT. Also, Dr. Drew and Mike discuss where they are on the "50 Shades of Gray (as in sad)" scale. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

July 1st marks one year since Stevie's passing so Kristen has on musician Jae Jin to talk about his experience losing his close friend to suicide last year, beating cancer and his own suicidal thoughts. They also discuss finding hope, suicide statistics and making eggs in the microwave. Find Jae on Instagram @JaeJinMusic --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

Kristen’s friend Colin Robinson joins the show to talk about his struggle with drug addiction from the age of 10 and how he finally got sober. He talks about weighing only 88lbs at 6’2” tall after becoming addicted to meth and how addiction runs in his family. He also talks about AA and how there are more people than we realizing struggling with this affliction. They also discuss Heather Locklear’s recent admission to a mental health facility and why Blue Jasmine is one of Kristen’s favorite movies. Follow Colin on instagram @therealcolinrobinson and kristen @kriscarn www.Patreon.com/MentallyChill --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

Comedian Jessica Michelle Singleton is on this week’s show discussing what it was like growing up with a mother with Borderline Personality Disorder and how it has effected her mental health. She also talks about being abandoned by her father, finding out she is a product of artificial insemination and how she stays busy to avoid dealing with her feelings. They also talk about Anthony Bourdain’s suicide as well as where Jessica is on the scale of “50 Shades of Gray”. You can find her on Twitter @JMSComedy and Kristen @KristenCarney. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

Comedy writer Carlos Herrera joins Kristen to talk about crying in a writer’s room and his brother’s tragic suicide three years ago. They also discuss giving up looking for help, the anxiety that comes with every day tasks like looking for a parking spot and depression/lack of depression among comedians. Also, Kristen gives away her secret recipe for the perfect depression mac and cheese and talks about her anti-depressant of the week. Follow Kristen on Instagram @kriscarn and Carlos @Herreracarlos --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

Kyle Williams is back and joining Kristen in an episode dedicated solely to trying out new segments. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

This week Kristen is joined by Trevor who has been getting ketamine infusions to help with his treatment-resistant depression. He talks about how it’s given him hope to to live a normal life and what it’s like being a male with depression and the stigma they face when talking about their emotions. Kristen also introduces two fun new segments and they discuss Mickey from Rocky and his mental health problems. You can find Trevor on Instagram @whisk3ytango and Kristen @Kriscarn. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

In this episode, comedian Zara Mizrahi is on talking about the way she changed her mental health and panic around with meditation, herbal supplements and non-preachy veganism. She also talks about being the chubby kid and how she wakes up thinking she still is. They also talk about Meghan Markle and the upcoming royal wedding and Scott Hutchison's of Frightened Rabbit apparent suicide. Follow Kristen on Instagram @kriscarn and on twitter @KristenCarney --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

Kristen is alone today talking about her recent experience with trying to be more positive and the good choices she's made over the past week. Also, because it's Mental Health Awareness month, Kristen suggests following MentalHealthAmerica.net's mental health challenge of being more positive for the mind and body. She also talks about getting out of abusive relationships and bad jobs and how your brain is lying to you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

This week, Mike Carano is back with Kristen talking about social media and how it messes with the mind. They also talk about Mike's job loss and how he's finding his new identity. Also, the two chat about putting self help book stuff into practice and DJ and music producer, Avicii's recent suicide. Follow Kristen on Instagram @Kriscarn and the show @Mentallychillpod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

Medium Chris Medina joins Kristen this week to discuss the difference between hearing voices and being clairvoyant as well as what it was like growing up being so different from other kids. They also discuss the type of depression Chris believes Kristen suffers from and how shedding your old skin is the only way to grow. Also, later in the show they chat about Theresa Caputo's hair and Kanye's tweets. Deep stuff. Follow the show on Instagram @mentallychillpod and onTwitter: @chillmentally --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

With the use of psychostimulants in America continually on the rise, Lyric Lincoln, a singer-songwriter joins Kristen to talk about her experience with Vyvanse and Adderall. They discuss its use for ADD, depression as well as binge eating disorder. Lyric also discusses her history with mental illness, an abusive relationship and how living in New York City perpetuated her depression. They also discuss Khloe Kardashian, St. John's Wart and recent news Mariah Carey shared about her mental health. Please rate and review! Thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

Dr. Emily Morse from the Sex with Emily podcast joins this week’s show to talk about why depression effects your libido and sex drive and what to do about it. Kristen and Emily also discuss loss of virginity, how men and women get turned on in different ways and how Emily got so comfortable talking about the “forbidden act.” Kristen also talks about the not-so-sexy subject of bloating and how a Doctor got suspended for suggesting semen can make women “happy.” Please rate the show and follow Kristen on Instagram @KrisCarn --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

In this special episode of Mentally Ch(ill), Executive Producer/Co-Creator of Stevie TV and comedian, Dan Levy joins Kristen to discuss Stevie. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message