Manic & Medicated

What happens when you stop trying to control everything and start trusting yourself instead? In this episode, we're having an honest conversation about healing, emotional growth, modern dating, and learning to build a life that feels peaceful instead of familiar chaos. From men's mental health and learning to receive emotions with compassion, to dating anxiety, boundaries, career growth,...

In this episode I reflect on a recent trip to Connecticut with my mom. I share my ongoing journey of letting go of perfectionism and embracing the person God created me to be. We talk about the importance of being kind to ourselves, keeping promises to ourselves, and trusting that we do not have to carry every burden alone. I also share a story about meeting a guy at a coffee shop and how that une...

Many veterans continue to fight battles long after returning home. By raising awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging open conversations, we can help connect more veterans with the support they deserve. After doing my own independent research, specifically on the men in service, I am extremely unsettled by the staggering numbers of mentally wounded warriors. I would love to have an open conver...

In this episode, I’m diving into the messy realities of modern life. Dealing with mean girl behavior and toxic workplace dynamics and deciding when it’s time to move on to new opportunities. I also share the growing appeal of stepping away from social media for the sake of our mental health. What happens when we unplug? Is a social media detox really worth it? When does social media become too muc...

In this episode, we discuss: • Danielle Walter's engagement and relationship dynamics (which are weird) • Dealing with rejection and not being chosen • Why failure is often part of success • Social anxiety and personal growth • PMDD and mood disorders • Mood tracking for therapy and psychiatric care • Choosing career goals over external validation • Situationships, healing, and self-worth • R...

We’re talking about detoxing your mindset, relationships, career choices, emotional habits, and the need for validation. Learning to become more logical and less emotional, to healing your instincts, embracing normalcy, and learning who you are without distractions.  I also open up about the idea of taking a year away from men, rebuilding, and understanding the difference between intuition and tra...

Taylor Frankie Paul, the leader of MomTok and a glorified mormon thirst trap, quickly turned from the life of the party to online meltdowns, social media rants, police interventions, DV cases, and child custody battles. She's graced our televisions on Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives where we've seen the lives of some of the most popular influencers in Utah. Taylor is known for her spitfire...

We're discussing therapy, emotional shutdowns, mental health stigmas, growth, and protecting your peace. You may enjoy venting to friends, but what happens when you're ready for feedback? Honest, no bullshit, feedback. Therapy is a two way conversation that has often scared people. We find it difficult to open up to 'strangers' because of judgement and shame. But it's brav...

I think it's one thing to own that you have your own set of issues but it's another to sit with them and choose to change. I have set a lot of boundaries in my healing journey and one that felt hard was relationships. It's hard to stay single when you have low self worth and rely on outside validation. My hope is that if anyone is experiencing the unbearable cycle of codependency in...

I'm back, hopefully for good this time. I've spent the last 7 months in therapy, a lot of therapy. I've learned a lot about how I show up in relationships, my flaws, missteps, short comings, whatever it is. But I've also discovered a lot of things I put up with due to it becoming my normal. Mental health is tricky and I don't have all the answers. Some days I feel like I&a...

I wanted to close off this year with some positivity and maybe a kick in the butt. 2025 has been the hardest, most challenging, beautiful, insightful and needed year of my life. A lot of us are experiencing burnout, growth periods, feeling lost, isolated, unworthy in life, mental health struggles, grieving loved ones/past versions of ourselves, personal development, new chapters that feel scary an...

Back in therapy & I don’t know how I feel. Changed careers, newly single & unstable - but ready to figure myself out. Sometimes you need to be knocked down a few pegs to figure yourself out. I believe the ups & downs really have a purpose & I want to nurture this version of myself. Much love to anyone who is still figuring life out. It’s not easy & fully feels like you’re faili...

It's been awhile since we've sat down and done a car chat. These are generally quicker episodes where I talk about things off the top of my head while I'm in the car. It's my time to 'clear my head' and get to what's really on my mind. I make a correction from my last episode, have real time conflictions, and also discuss new fears of the future. Link to Blog: ht...

Hi, I'm back from my podcast slumber. We have so much to talk about. Link to Blog: https://c1992mccarthy.wixsite.com/sbeauty Support The Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/manicandmed TikTok: @manicandmedicated_ Instagram: @manicandmedicatedpodcast_ Email: manicandmedicatedpodcast@gmail.com Fan Mail Here Support the show

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 smiling but inside you feel exhausted because you are beyond overstimulated.  I have always struggled with being around people I do not know. I am scared to...

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, parental woes, trauma bonds, the list goes on.. I'm breaking down how to see the flaws in ourselves while also realizing you'r...

** 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 things scared, saw waterfalls, hiked, went to a gay bar, experienced dole whip, ate amazing food, fell in love with myself more, got closer to my mom, and made memor...

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 like no contact, boundaries and surrounding yourself with YOUR people are what will ultimately get you through it. I hope this is helpful or you at least fee...

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, and just be. I have spent this time getting to the root causes as to why I keep making the same decisions, mistakes... realizing that I have a part in my gr...

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/BETTER your routine, and I also sprinkle in some mental health at the end of the episode. Love you, mean it. xoxo c. Game Link: https://www.werenotrea...

Life updates, grad school, funny stories & new goals. Can't keep a girl down. Love you, mean it. xoxo c. Link to Blog: https://c1992mccarthy.wixsite.com/sbeauty Support The Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/manicandmed IG/TikTok: @manicandmedicated_ Email: manicandmedicatedpodcast@gmail.com Fan Mail Here Support the show

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 receiving a rose petal at the very least but all I got was a shrug and a whole lot of nothing. SO, sit back, relax & listen to the terrible misfortune o...

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 my personal relationships, raising sensitive kids, confidence and why I really hate social media. Love you, mean it. xoxo c. Link to Blog: https://c1992mccarth...

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 worst. So cheers, to another year. If this year was unkind to you I hope 2024 is a bit brighter and I'll see you next year. Love you, me...

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 mental health, nicotine addiction & moreeee. Love ya, mean it. xoxo c. Link to Blog: https://c1992mccarthy.wixsite.com/sbeauty Support The Show: https:...