Kristen, CHILL OUT.

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’...

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 s...

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...

Kyle Williams is back and joining Kristen in an episode dedicated solely to trying out new segments.

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...

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 Kris...

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...

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

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 twe...

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 dis...

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 Do...

In this special episode of Mentally Ch(ill), Executive Producer/Co-Creator of Stevie TV and comedian, Dan Levy joins Kristen to discuss Stevie.

Shae Savage joins Kristen to talk about what it was like checking herself into a mental hospital, living with Autism, why she didn't go through with her suicide plan and learning that she might be bipolar. They also talk about "patient dumping" and why Kristen thinks nipples look like pepperonis. Insta: @KrisCarn Twitter: @KristenCarney

This week Ry Doon, a comedian who's well known for his characters on Vine joins Kristen to talk about how he used comedy to cheer up his bi-polar mother and eventually, himself. They also talk about the way he uses skiing to cope when he’s feeling down and how broken hearts are the worst. They also do a “Who’s Sadder” about vapes and smokers and talk about Frued’s disgust with America as well as s...

This week Kristen is joined by Josh Goldberg, executive director of Boulder Crest, a wellness center for Veterans, Marine’s and their families. They discuss everything from PTSD to searching for the meaning of life to quadruple amputees and how they find the hope to keep going. They also talk about the book Josh co-authored called Struggle Well as well as his childhood as an “indoor Jew.” And, nat...

Kristen does something a little different this week and answers listener's questions on all sorts of things from why she started the podcast to her “diagnosis” of ADD. She also reveals whether or not she’ll donate her body to science and what her kids will inherit from her if trauma inheritance is real. She also talks about what motivates her to get out of bed in the morning, what movies she’s wat...

Kristen’s friend Molly is on today’s episode to talk about the two years of isolation she felt while being unemployed and the toll it took on her emotionally. They also talk about The Real Housewives, people who indulge themselves in too much plastic surgery and of course, Fergie. If you’d like to support the show please go to: www. Patreon.com/kristenandchill. You can follow Kristen on Twitter @K...

Nutritional Therapist Kelsey Ale joins Kristen to talk about gut health, holistic healing and her own struggles with depression and her own self-harming behavior as a child. They also talk about testing your poo, doing nice things for yourself, why even irrational fears are rational and debate the silliest "Who's Sadder" yet. Want Kelsey to test your poo? Hit her up at http://www.kelseyale.com

It's just Kristen this week. She talks about self-perception and how it's not always accurate. She also discusses self-hate and why having someone to keep your thoughts in line is important. There is also a self-reflective "Who's Sadder?" 

In this extra long edition of Mentally Ch(ill), Mike Carano is back to talk about his childhood with an abusive mother, two years living in a cult and his sister's tragic passing. He and Kristen also talk about how everything feels like a chore, leaving a mark on the world, suppressed anger, apologizing and LOTS OF OTHER THINGS. There is also another edition of "Freudian Slips" and a guest recomme...

Comedian and second time Mentally Ch(ill) guest KT Tatara (@KTTatara) stops by to talk about being an emo teen, how trauma hits you a long time after it happens and whether or not depression is all in your head. They also debate a “Who’s Sadder?” for animal lovers and Kristen introduces a brand new fun segment called “Freudian Slips.” THANK YOU to all the Patreon subscribers. If you’d like to supp...

Comedian Matty Goldberg joins Kristen to talk about the death of his podcast co-host and how his heroin overdose was a way of taking his own life. They also talk about childhoods and how they affect your future, getting off medication and the death of The Cranberries lead singer Dolores O'Riordan.

Kristen hangs with former child star of Mighty Ducks and Heavyweights, Aaron Schwartz to talk about surviving the emotional ups and downs of Hollywood. They also talk about Aaron's issues with body dysmorphic disorder and how he tries to beat it. There's also a child star "Who's Sadder?" and the return of "Depression Impression."

Kristen talks about her experience getting off of Effexor, the antidepressant she's been on for years (besides for a few months last year) and how it has effected her mood. She also talks about what other people's experiences have been getting off of their meds and ways to cope, psychedelics, and how being alone on New Year’s Eve might be as bad as it sounds. Please support the show at www. Patreo...

Kristen's positive (yet cynical?) doctor friend Stephanie chats with Kristen about all the things she does to stay positive and to keep herself in a good frame of mind. There is also one final Christmas themed Who's Sadder.