Manic & Medicated
Hi - I'm Carissa and welcome to Manic & Medicated. Discussing mental health, personal stories, true crime, important conversations & more. Allowing listeners to feel less alone and creating a safe space to be yourself.
Episodes
128 episodes
SoCiAl AnXi3tY iS fUn.
Social Anxiety is not just the typical quiet and shy individual who feels ‘out of place’. You could be the ‘life of the party’ and experience spurts of high anxiety. You could be in a conversation but half of you is ready to cry. You could be s...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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33:30
Why Do I Date Toxic People?
You're in a cycle of dating losers and you keep asking yourself, 'Why me?'. Well, sometimes it's you, you are making choices that are leading you to choose these people - but it's not all your fault. Sometimes we have generational trauma, paren...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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45:32
I Went To Hawaii
** I know Hawaii is NOT an international flight - it just FELT like one **I went to Hawaii with my mom for 11 days and I had THE BEST time. I met someone who showed me a different perspective on life, sang in front of strangers, did t...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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41:51
But Daddy, I Love Him | How To Function After A Breakup
I am still going through it - so I figured you might be too. Here are the most healthy ways to get onto the other side of a breakup. I know we still want to reach out to them or fix the situation, but the best thing right now is space. Things l...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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38:01
They're Not The One | Anxious vs. Avoidant Attachment
Wow, it has been a MINUTE. I have been trying to process my emotions in a healthier way. I am so used to just pouring my soul that I lost sight of my own private moments to myself. Sometimes we have to hold things sacredly, against our chests...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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38:11
Why You Should Play Games With Boys
Okay, lets deep dive on dating, games (actual games you can play to get to know your partner better - it might end your relationship or make you fall more in love), where I'm at in my fitness journey & how you can start YOUR fitness journey...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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37:06
My Mind & Me
Life updates, grad school, funny stories & new goals. Can't keep a girl down.Love you, mean it.xoxoc.Link to Blog: https://c1992mccarthy.wixsite.com/sbeautySupport ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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32:46
Breaking Up On Valentine's Day | Story Time
This is for all the girls who were terribly disappointed on Valentine’s Day - just know you’re worth it and he’s a god damn LOSER.I just officially ended things on Valentine's Day with the guy I was dating. I THOUGHT I would be worthy of re...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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40:07
New Year, New Anxiety Attack
Happy 2024!My year didn’t start off the way I had imagined but that doesn’t mean it’s all bad. Let’s discuss why I had a full blown anxiety attack, my forever changing self image, mental capacity, my first ever therapy session, dynamics in ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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55:09
Dating Wrapped 2023
I'm doing that TikTok trend where we talk about all the guys we've dated this year. Honestly, it's super therapeutic and funny to talk about the highs and lows of dating in your 30s. The people who I thought were so amazing, ended up being the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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39:54
I'm Sober
I know - I knowwww. ROLL YOUR EYES. But for the people who are curious I have given up the drank and the smoke. Here are the reasons why I did so and how I feel currently. We're also going through the Matt Rife controversy, an update on my ment...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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47:18
Single & Childless During The Holidays
It’s the most wonderful time of the year - is it though? Some of us are basking in absolute happiness, while others are hanging on by a thread. Let's discuss why babies make me cry, what it’s really like being single during the holidays, being ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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51:50
A Flat A$$ & A Flat FACE
The restaurant industry is COLD… I recently had to deal with yet another mean girl. But this time? BABY we are taking the HIGH road! I document a real fight that occurred between a mentally unstable, ex-coworker and I. This is a reminder to be ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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52:09
Binging, Starving & Everything In Between | Food Control & Disorders
TW: We will be discussing food disorders (bulimia, anorexia & binging). Food issues and disorders can be really tricky. Where do they come from? Why do some of us restrict, while others might binge? Is it possible to have issues...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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42:25
31 & Crying | Happy Birthday To Me
*Recorded on Nov 6th 2023*It’s Scorpio Season and a NEW season of Manic & Medicated! Yesterday we celebrated my 31st birthday and Season 3 of the podcast! It wouldn’t be a celebration if I wasn’t late to it. Let’s talk about some life u...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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48:06
Pitbull Got Me Pregnant
I went to the Pitbull, Ricky Martin & Enrique Iglesias concert. Yes, all of them were in attendance - these are my honest thoughts on the performance. What happened after the concert was definitely the highlight of my night. It’s funny, bec...
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Season 2
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Episode 66
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32:24
Let The Aliens Take Me
Helloooo fellow humans. I know everyone is in a state of sadness and despair so let's have a little chat and get real. I love to mix giggling and the state of the world together - it's a manic episode and I love having raw, off the rail convers...
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Season 2
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Episode 65
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33:26
Nothing Good Happens After 3AM
*episode recorded 3 weeks ago*Well, long time no talk - I had a mammogram that got a little wild, a stranger got in my car after I said no, debunking rumors that I'm dating my guy friend, falling in love with a security guard, pen!s slidesh...
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Season 2
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Episode 64
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48:47
Unhinged On Hinge [Online Dating During A Mental Breakdown]
I downloaded Hinge for the first time in years. It's honestly so funny and I’m learning to not take myself so seriously. Am I trying to find my husband or potential partner? No. Am I leaning into self loathing and outside sources to raise up my...
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Season 2
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Episode 63
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33:53
Breaking Up With Your Situationship
I’m spilling the tea on the guy I recently dated - lemme tell you, it went to shit, lol. But I definitely learned a lot about myself and what I truly want in a partner. Dating sucks - the revolving door of asking people, ‘What’s your favorite c...
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Season 2
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Episode 62
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30:41
Brought Up On Student Loans, Antidepressants & Lies
Topics Discussed:DelusionAnxiety Your Brain Is Lying To YouChester Bennington TheoryGen Z vs. Millennials Rage TextingYou Don't Know ShitWhy Some People Give Me The IckIt's Okay To Not KnowSuccessWork...
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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31:10
Suicidal Skydiver
Some girls get a new haircut, a pair of shoes, or get a fresh set of nails done when they are feeling off - I opt for a new experience. So… I decided to go skydiving. This is the full story of how I ended up attached to a stranger at 10,000 ft ...
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Season 2
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Episode 60
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35:28
I Wish You Were Never Born (feat. Jenna)
I have my sister back on and we are discussing - dating, babies, dogs, debt, social media, medical stories, panic attacks, Sims, why I think everyone hates me, insecurities, hair loss, nervous tics, stims, moving, New England living, illegal ta...
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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1:09:37
People Pleasing, Gift Giving & The Lump In My Breast
Putting everyone above yourself often results in feeling burnt out, resentful, and/or questioning what you want. I talk about why I'm no longer a people pleaser - toxic things I would do, gift giving, love languages, and an update on my last vi...
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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30:54
Give It Your Whole Ass | Part 2 (feat. Dana)
TW/CW: Talks of death, suicide & trauma - check in with yourself before continuing on with this episode.I sit down with someone from my past, and we get into some really deep conversation. I haven’t spoke to Dana since our time in high ...
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Season 2
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Episode 57
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49:12