Going Mental with Eileen Kelly

Arick Fudali has dedicated his legal career to representing and advocating for victims of crime. In 2011, Arick began exclusively representing survivors of sexual abuse in civil lawsuits and fighting for the rights of victims across the country. Arick and Eileen discuss how to pursue legal action, victims' rights, and how to remain hopeful when pursuing justice.   More info at:  thebloomfirm.com....

Chloe Cherry is an American actress, former adult film star and model. Cherry started her adult film career in 2015 with Hussie Models, appearing in over 200 films, and made her acting debut as Faye on the HBO teen drama television series Euphoria . Chloe discusses her porn "origin story", how she's dealt with overnight fame, and her struggle with an eating disorder/body dysmorphia.  Find Chloe on...

Dr. Elizabeth Ford was the former Director of Forensic Psychiatry at Bellevue Hospital and the Chief of Psychiatry at Rikers Island. Dr. Ford has spent the majority of her 20-year career working to improve treatment for incarcerated people with serious mental illness. She is currently the Director of Mental Health/Criminal Justice Initiatives and Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Colum...

Eileen walks us through her decision to get off birth control. Eileen discusses the different methods of contraception she's tried over the years, why she decided to get her IUD removed, going through "second puberty", and her favorite period products on the market.   Show links:   Follow @eileen  on Instagram   Follow @killerandasweetthang  on Instagram   Follow @eileeninparis  on TikTok    F oll...

Courtney Dorritie uses TikTok to give a glimpse into what life is like for an unhoused individual in New York City. Courtney talks us through getting clean, her difficult upbringing, mental health treatment and coping mechanisms to avoid.   Find Courtney on TikTok: @court0o0   Show links: Follow @eileen  on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang  on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis  on TikTok  Foll...

Jason Krompinger, PhD is a clinical psychologist and Director of Psychological Services at the OCD Institute at McLean Hospital, the first residential treatment facility and premier program for OCD in the United States. Dr. Krompinger and Eileen discuss OCD diagnosis/treatment, misconceptions surrounding the disorder, and the myriad ways symptoms can manifest in patients. For accurate information...

Dr. Sonia Bahlani is a New York-based Pelvic Pain Specialist who was trained in gynecology and urology. Pelvic pain often goes misdiagnosed or untreated, and Dr. Bahlani's specialized training allows her to treat patients with all different pelvic pain syndromes. Eileen and Dr. Bahlani discuss the history of pelvic pain, its different causes/symptoms, and why female pain is too often dismissed.  ...

Eileen is back for her third installment of Going Mental. She talks through her latest career moves (including Dear Media's takeover of the podcast) and obstacles within her personal life. Eileen recounts her recent break up, struggles with her mental health, and the exciting guests she has planned for the upcoming season.   Show links: Follow @eileen  on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang  on...

Sex educator and social media darling Eileen Kelly was on top of the world, running the successful blog KILLER AND A SWEET THANG, when she decided to step away from it all. After struggling with her mental health, Eileen entered treatment at the most infamous mental hospital in the US. Five months and some serious "self-discovery" later, Eileen was discharged and created GOING MENTAL, a podcast de...

Bella Thorne is an American actress, model, and singer. She's best known for her role on Disney's hit television show Shake It Up. We discuss "stage moms", sexual abuse and reinventing herself post-Disney Channel.

Esperanza is a transgender Latina woman, a self-described survivor of the sex trade and author of the blog Proletarian Feminist. We discuss her views on sex trade abolitionism and the lack of safety nets available for women wanting to leave the industry.

Susannah Cahalan is an American journalist and author. She's best known for her memoir Brain on Fire which chronicles Cahalan's struggle with a rare auto-immune disease called Encephalitis. We talk through her diagnosis journey and the disparities between mental and physical healthcare.

P.E. Moskowitz is a journalist and writer whose work focuses on challenging popular, pro-individualist views on depression and diagnosis. Moskowitz discusses their experience of Charlottesville and 9/11, its subsequent effects on their mental health, and how the state is making us sick.

Alex Cooper is the former co-host and now solo leader of the podcast Call Her Daddy . We discuss the fall-out with her former co-host, Alex's newfound material success, Catholicism and cyberbullies.

Dr. Samantha Boardman is a psychiatrist and author of the book Everyday Vitality: Turning Stress into Strength. We discuss "positive psychology", how social media distorts reality, and raising kids in the TikTok era. 

Kilo Kish is an American singer-songwriter and visual artist. We discuss her multifaceted career, the death of our mutual friend Justin, and where the artist pulls inspiration from.

Model Ali Michael accidentally went viral in 2008 when her struggle with an eating disorder became front page news. We discuss the modeling industry's effect on her self-worth and how she finally conquered her eating disorder at age 31.

Hamilton Morris is a chemist and filmmaker. He is the creator of the Vice docu series Hamilton's Pharmacopeia and a current researcher at Philadelphia's University of Science. We discuss the opiate epidemic, the war on drugs, legalization, and psychedelics for the treatment of mental illness.

Dove Cameron is an Emmy-winning American actress and singer best known for her roles on Disney Channel and The Descendent film series. We discuss her father's suicide, child stardom and the pressure of female "perfection".

Brandon Unruh, MD, is the medical director of the Gunderson Residence, an intensive, specialized residential program for women with severe personality disorders at McLean hospital. We discuss the myths and common misconceptions surrounding personality disorders, treatment options, and new research in the field.   For further information on personality disorders: https://www.borderlinepersonalitydi...

Madison Beer is an American singer, songwriter and social media sensation. We discuss her experience with overnight fame, media scrutiny in the age of the Internet, and her insecurities and struggles with borderline personality disorder.   

Dr. Joseph Parks is the Medical Director at The National Council for Mental Wellbeing. We discuss mental health care accessibility and education (or lack thereof), treatment options for those who don't have insurance or financial resources, and the health care policies that The National Council and other mental health advocates and organizations are fighting for.   Visit thenationalcouncil.org for...

Deja Foxx is the founder of GenZ Girl Gang and the youngest former presidential campaign staffer in modern history. We talk through her experience with homelessness, being the first in her family to go to college, and how Gen Z is changing the political game.    Head to https://www. Patreon.com/KillerAndASweetThang to support the podcast, watch each episode in full length video, hear bonus episode...

Aimee Song is a Korean-American fashion blogger and fashion designer who rose to fame through her blog Song of Style. We discuss the lack of representation in the media, how to break into an industry that's cliquish, and how societal beauty pressures impact her mental health- resulting in body image struggles, depression, and an eating disorder.  Head to https://www. Patreon.com/KillerAndASweetTha...

Erika Lust is an award-winning adult filmmaker. We discuss the absence of female pleasure in mainstream porn, diversity within the industry, and how to combat shame with your sexuality.  Listeners of Going Mental can access an exclusive free 30 day trial of XConfessions: https://xconfessions.com/sign-up/goingmentalwitheileenkelly .  Head to https://www. Patreon.com/KillerAndASweetThang to support...