John F. O'Donnell, Andrea Allan
Episodic
“Episodic” is an exploration of two comedians’ experiences with bipolar disorder. John F. O’Donnell and Andrea Allan have different versions of this mood disorder, and they both open up about their particular diagnosis. Each episode captures a different episode (bout) of mania and depression that John or Andrea have been through. “Episodic” promises to be full of insanity, euphoria, bad decisions, laughter, sadness, pleasure, pain and, ultimately, triumph of the human spirit.
Author
John F. O'Donnell, Andrea Allan
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Latest episode
Jan 13, 2026
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Episodes
Ep. 49 How to Improve Your Self-Esteem, Social Media May Be Changing Our Brains + More 31.01.2023 1:03:46
John F. O'Donnell and Julianna Maher delve into some great psychology articles and provide fun and (hopefully) insightful commentary. Topics covered include how to get a friend back after a fallout, how social media affects our brains, how to better remember to do thing, and how to cultivate self-esteem. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/JFOD Join the newsletter: jfodnews.com Follow John: @jfodlo...
Ep. 48 The OCD + ADHD Writer's Assistant w/ Comedian Julianna Maher 25.01.2023 58:34
JFOD interviews comedian and writer, Julianna Maher, who opens up about both her OCD and her ADHD. She also discussed what it's like to be a writer's assistant on a new Netflix show that is coming out. JFOD also discusses how he got let go from his weird copywriting job. Enjoy and please spread the word! Follow Julianna Maher: julianna_maher Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/jfod Join our newselt...
Ep. 47 Worker-Cooperative Model for Providing Mental Health Care w/ Clinical Psychologist Billy Somerville 03.11.2022 1:09:40
TYPP is thrilled to have Clinical Psychologist, Billy Somerville, on the show. Billy and John cover a lot in the episode. Among other things, they have a venting session about the current state of our mental health system. Billy also explains the non-hierarchical worker-cooperative made up of social workers, a psychologist, and an administrator that he helped pioneer. His group is one of the first...
Ep. 46 How to Turn the Tables on a Gaslighter 25.10.2022 59:37
This episode of TYPP is all about gaslighting. We learn from the Happier Human site what gaslighting is, how to identify it, phrases gaslighters use, how to turn the tables on them, and much more. We also learn about medical gaslighting from the Psychology Today site. Support John on Patreon: Patreon.com/JFOD Watch John's stand up special: youtu.be/OKptLDt6xKo
Ep. 45 Providing Psych Evals and Prescribing Meds w/ Nurse Practitioner Hannah Rose 06.10.2022 1:10:14
Psychiatric nurse practitioner, Hannah Rose, joins JFOD to discuss what the process is like to provide somebody with a psychiatric evaluation and what it's like to prescribe medication. They also discuss the state of mental health care in the America, the challenges of getting hospitalized when necessary, and so much more. This really is a great episode! Support John on Patreon: Patreon.com/JFOD W...
Ep. 44 Psychopath's Reptilian Brain Structure, How Not to Feel Overwhelmed, and AI Identifies Human Happiness Plus More [PATREON EPISODE UNLOCKED] 27.09.2022 1:00:58
We learn about how a reptilian's brain structure is connected to a psychopath's personality disorder. We also find out about tools we can use to not get overwhelmed by our emotions, and how AI is being developed that can identify the shortest path to human happiness. That, plus more, on this unlocked patreon episode. Support John on Patreon: Patreon.com/JFOD Watch John's stand up special: youtu.be...
Ep. 43 List of Psychological Disorders Broken Into 15 Categories [PATREON EPISODE UNLOCKED] 22.09.2022 43:20
In this Patreon unlocked episode, JFOD goes through a long list of psychological disorders. It's not a completely comprehensive list, but it's quite a large amount. In addition to the list, there is also information about what each psychological disorder entails. The disorders are broken into 15 categories that include Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, Neurocognitive Disorders,...
Ep. 42 Most Important Mental Health Skills + Sleep Science + More 06.09.2022 1:05:48
It's another JFOD Solo Episode of TYPP! John covers the most important mental health skillset to have based on a massive study. He also discusses questions everybody should ask when deciding on a therapist, how stress affects sleep, the latest in sleep science, and more. Support John on Patreon: patreon.com/jfod Watch John's stand up special: youtu.be/OKptLDt6xKo Email John w/ topics to cover: tak...
Ep. 41 A Psychiatric Study of Mass Shooters + You can be Denied Entry to the U.S. for Having Mental Illness 31.08.2022 1:08:26
It's another JFOD solo episode! This week, John covers ways that gut health affect mental health, how people with mental illness may be not allowed to enter the U.S., a systematic psychiatric study of mass shooters plus more. Watch JFOD stand up comedy special: youtu.be/OKptLDt6xKo Support JFOD on Patreon: patreon.com/JFOD
Ep. 40 Exploring an Adult ADHD Diagnosis w/ Blaire Postman 23.08.2022 1:03:25
Comedian Blaire Postman opens up about her adult diagnosis of ADHD. After years of not being diagnosed and then years of ignoring the diagnosis, she has finally embraced it, and is now doing a solo show about it all. It's called "Lady ADHD," and it's hilarious and insightful. Go see "Lady ADHD": adhdcomedy.com Watch John's stand up special: youtu.be/OKptLDt6xKo
Ep. 39 How to Avoid Trauma Dumping and Toxic Positivity Plus More 17.08.2022 1:09:53
In this episode of TYPP, JFOD rolls solo. He talks about trauma dumping and toxic positivity, as well as the dark triad personality traits plus more. Watch JFOD's stand up special: youtu.be/OKptLDt6xKo Support JFOD on Patreon: patreon.com/jfod Follow JFOD on IG: @TheRealJFOD
Ep. 38 How to Defeat Loneliness and Depression on the Road w/ Shane Torres 09.08.2022 1:13:33
In this episode of TYPP, comedian, Shane Torres, opens up about the loneliness of being on the road over 200 days of the year. We discuss how he tries to defeat his loneliness and depression. We also joke around a whole lot. Follow Shane on social media: @ShaneTorres Watch JFOD's stand up special: youtu.be/OKptLDt6xKo
Ep. 37 How to Control Unwanted Thoughts, What is Evolutionary Psychology Plus More 02.08.2022 1:14:28
In this episode of TYPP, John rolls solo again. He discusses pieces about Bipolar depression, the best ways to control unwanted thoughts, the theoretical field of evolutionary psychology, new research uncovering why people see the world so differently plus more. Support John on Patreon: Patreon.com/JFOD Join John's newsletter: jfodnews.com
Ep. 36 Serotonin Doesn't Cause Depression, 10 Personality Disorder Symptoms Plus More 26.07.2022 1:01:16
In this JFOD Solo episode of TYPP, we delve into how scientists are now saying that serotonin is not a major factor in depression, if one at all. This is a MAJOR reversal of the thinking about the cause of clinical depression. We also discuss 10 personality disorder symptoms, why social media makes people unhappy, how most people actually don't want unlimited wealth plus more. Support John on Patr...
Ep. 35 Dissatisfaction in Life is Hardwired, Lower Your Risk of Dementia Plus More 20.07.2022 58:30
In this JFOD Solo episode of TYPP, John delves into a number of interesting pieces about psychology and psychiatry. We learn about how dissatisfaction in life is hardwired into our evolutionary makeup. We also learn about habits that can decrease our risk of dementia, the psychology behind expressive arts therapy, and anti-social personality disorder plus more. Support John on Patreon: patreon.com...
Ep. 34 Rejecting an Autism Diagnosis w/ Anders Lee 12.07.2022 59:56
This week's guest is comedian and podcaster, Anders Lee. Anders opens up about his childhood diagnosis of autism. He then explains his adulthood rejection of that label. Anders and John also discuss the super creepy eugenic underpinnings of historical mental illness diagnoses. Follow Anders Lee on IG: @derslee1 Listen to Anders podcast: Pod Damn America Support John on Patreon: patreon.com/jfod Jo...
Ep. 33 NYC Psychiatric ER Nurse Calls Out Psychiatrists w/ Syd Casey 06.07.2022 2:00:13
NYC psychiatric emergency room nurse, Syd Casey, explains how intense it was to work at the psych ER. She also levels an insightful critique of the role that psychiatrists play and psychiatry in general. This episode is very eye-opening and we find out that sometimes there just aren't perfect answers and solutions to such difficult situations. Support John on Patreon: Patreon.com/JFOD Join John's...
Ep. 32 Unstable Sense of Self and Having a Narcissist Father w/ Andrea Allan 28.06.2022 1:29:35
Comedian and podcaster, Andrea Allan, opens up about her severe abandonment issues, her unstable sense of self, and her narcissist father. She also explains Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. There's lots of vulnerability and laughs in this great episode. Follow Andrea Allan on IG: @andreacomedy69 Listen to Andrea's podcast: Hot Mess Comedy Hour Join John's patreon: patr...
Ep. 31 PTSD and Surviving Rape Trauma w/ Kelly Bachman 21.06.2022 1:05:11
Comedian Kelly Bachman opens up about her PTSD and being a survivor of rape trauma. Kelly has a comedy show with fellow comedian Dylan Adler entitled, "Rape Victims are Horny Too," that is being recorded as a special to be released by Comedy Dynamics. Follow Kelly on Twitter: @BellyKachman Follow Kelly on IG: @KellyBachman Suport John on Patreon: patreon.com/jfod Join John's newsletter: jfodnews.c...
Ep. 30 Gaslighting and Histrionic Personality Disorder Plus Glial Cells 14.06.2022 57:38
In this solo episode, JFOD covers a number of contemporary psychology articles. He comments on pieces about the signs of gaslighting, the signs of Histrionic Personality Disorder, the effect of Glial cells on mood, and whether or not we should pay attention to the news. Support JFOD on Patreon: Patreon.com/jfod Join JFOD's newsletter: JFODnews.com
Ep. 29 Drug and Alcohol Addiction Plus Time in the Psych Ward w/ Lizzy Cassidy 07.06.2022 1:05:39
In this episode of TYPP!, JFOD interviews comedian, Lizzy Cassidy. They discuss Lizzy's struggles with drug and alcohol addiction. They also compare and contrast their experiences in the psych ward. Fun times! Follow Lizzy Cassidy on twitter: @lizzaster Follow Lizzy Cassidy on IG: @lizzycassidy Join the newsletter: jfodnews.com Follow JFOD on twitter: @TheRealJFOD
Ep. 28 The "Manic-Impressive" Solo Show w/ Tristan J. Miller 11.08.2021 54:14
In this episode, John F. O'Donnell is joined by actor and comedian, Tristan J. Miller. Tristan shares his experiences with Bipolar 2 Disorder. He also discusses his solo show, "Manic-Impressive." **Please subscribe, rate, review the pod. It really helps other people find out about it*** Support JFOD: patreon.com/typp Become a psycho: jfodnews.com Check out Tristan J. Miller's podcast: Positive and...
Ep. 27 Psychotic Disorder Not Otherwise Specified w/ Arthur Brem 27.05.2021 1:02:14
In this episode of TYPP!, JFOD interviews podcaster, Arthur Brem. Arthur and John share the same diagnosis of Bipolar 1 Disorder! They compare and contrast and share stories of the more insane variety. It's a lot of fun. Enjoy the latest episode, and thanks for listening! **Please subscribe, rate, review the pod. It really helps other people find out about it*** Support JFOD: patreon.com/typp Beco...
Ep. 26 Psychedelics as Therapeutics and the Oneness of Life w/ Shelly Smith 15.04.2021 1:23:46
In this episode of TYPP!, JFOD interviews his dear friend, Shelly Smith. Shelly is a ray of light and to know her is to love her. John and Shelly swap stories about their nearly twenty-year friendship. And then Shelly delves into her experiences with psychedelics. She explains their holistic and therapeutic qualities. Please enjoy this fascinating episode! **Please subscribe, rate, review the pod....
Ep. 25 A Buddhist's Perspective on Mental Health w/ Rhonda Windham 02.02.2021 1:21:39
In this episode of TYPP!, JFOD interviews Buddhist veterinarian and dear friend, Rhonda Windham. They explore mental health from the perspective of a Buddhist. ***Please subscribe, rate, review the pod. It really helps other people find out about it*** Support JFOD: patreon.com/typp Become a psycho: jfodnews.com Learn about Soka Gakkai International: sgi-usa.org
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