Carissa

Manic & Medicated

Comedy EN ↓ 142 episodes

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.

Author

Carissa

Category

Comedy

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

How To Embrace The 'Bitch' You Are 13.04.2023

Anger is a VALID emotion - but when does it become TOO much?? How do we shift our perspectives on things? Why do we always feel the need to be validated by people? Why do we jump into confrontations that have nothing to do with us? How do we create boundaries with others without starting fights? WHY AM I SO EMOTIONAL?! Well... take a breath, and let's talk about it. Follow me! Instagram:  htt...

How To Cope With Anxiety & Depression 03.04.2023

Hiii - Let’s discuss how I’ve been coping in *healthy* ways with my anxiety and depression and what *didn’t* work for me.  TW: talks of body image/suicide Topics: Nutrition Binging/Body Image Weed/Abusing Substances Social Anxiety Routine (Morning vs. Night) Negative/Positive Self-Talk  Regrets/Anxious Thoughts Body Mapping/Meditation “Me” Time Active Movement Hygiene/Cleanliness Night Terrors/Shu...

What I've Learned This Past Year... 30.03.2023

Growing is hard - you have to take accountability, learn from mistakes, try new things, and get hit in the face with your demons. During this growth period I’ve learned so much about myself, and continued to do the work so I can be the person I was always meant to be. So, this is what I’ve learned this past year, and why I’m done listening to the voice in my head that keeps telling me lies. Follow...

Costco Deadpan 27.03.2023

My first trip to Costco solo, why I’m no longer on medication, nice girl era, why I don’t defend myself anymore, being more active, putting myself out there with my creativity & more! ** Please discuss with a medical professional before getting off any medication that is prescribed. ** Follow me on IG/TikTok! @manicandmedicated_ Fan Mail Here Support the show

Grey Gardens Makeover 24.03.2023

It’s a life update nobody asked for and I have a very sultry voice, you're welcome. Follow me on IG/TikTok! @manicandmedicated_ Fan Mail Here Support the show

Heroin Chic, Eating Disorders, Toxic Positivity, Body Dysmorphia & The ‘Ideal’ Image 17.03.2023

TW: Talks of eating disorders/disordered eating I’m addressing the DMs I receive, why I use trigger warnings, bodies treated like trends, my disordered eating (starving and binging), body dysmorphia, toxic body positivity, Instagram filtered baddies vs. ‘love your body’ baddies, getting to your ideal body type and still hating yourself, separating your body from your soul, gym anxiety & more!...

Dating Older Guys vs. Younger Guys, Insecurities, Cheating, Quitting The Podcast & The Oscars 14.03.2023

There is a definite difference in dating guys who are younger than you vs. older. I dated guys almost 10 years older than me and some who were 5-6 years younger. Within those relationships I learned a lot about myself and what I refuse to put up with in the future. We will be discussing why my last relationship ended, cheating, abuse, insecurities, why the podcast almost ended & why I do not g...

Bullied To Death | The Story Of Adriana Kuch, Mallory Grossman & How The System Failed Them 09.03.2023

TW: Talks of suicide, death, and abuse of minors. Bullying has been around since forever, but with the increased access to social media it has only become worse. Our youth is subjected to not only in school bullying, but now the bullies can get them where it hurts, online. This is the story of Adriana and Mallory, only 14 and 12 years old when they decided to end their lives. These young girls gai...

Bullies & Empaths Can’t Coexist | Manic Monday 06.03.2023

Hi - we are discussing why I left my job recently. Do not do what I did and stay at a toxic job for too long. I regret not reporting these people to HR for their gross behaviors, and from now on I will not let people treat me in these ways ever again. Be kind to others but do not take any shit. Learn from my mistakes and stand up for yourself. Do not try to be nice just to keep the peace. And if s...

You Deserve Nice Things, You Son Of A B*tch 01.03.2023

Hi, I'm back - it's been a minute. Breakups suck & while I'm not ready to talk about it, let's talk about my new car, the art of not giving a fuck, learning how to welcome new things in life, learning that you deserve good things & how I'm managing through this new chapter of life.  Follow me! @manicandmedicated_ Fan Mail Here Support the show

Baby Showers & Religion | Story Time Saturday 19.02.2023

Hiiiii - it’s story time - let’s discuss baby showers, gift opening anxiety, Irish Catholics, tradition, religion & money. We are podcasting everyday this month! February Schedule: Sunday Scaries Manic Monday True Crime Tuesday Wellness Wednesday Thirsty Thursday Freaky Friday Story Time Saturday Follow me! @manicandmedicated_ Last Week Story Time: ‘Basement Date With Picasso & Jeffrey Dah...

I Can Buy Myself Flowers, Until My Car Blows Up | Freaky Friday 18.02.2023

HI IT IS FREAKY FRIDAYYY… I am discussing my car problems, learning to accept help - even though I am an independent wo-man, promise rings, tiktok taking over the world & emotional attachments to material things. We are podcasting everyday this month! February Schedule: Sunday Scaries Manic Monday True Crime Tuesday Wellness Wednesday Thirsty Thursday Freaky Friday Story Time Saturday Follow m...

I AM FAT | Thirsty Thursday 17.02.2023

Today is Thirsty Thursday! Let’s chat about Starbucks, politics, reminiscing on my 20s, anger, second chances, corporate America, being fat, mental blocks, and skinny legends. ‘Mental Health - Men’s Edition’ Episode Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fWvC0SyHwhpMNbAZBU25a?si=cBwF0QhvTearmOHssGo3qQ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manic-medicated/id1595383197?i=100055466...

I Found A Lump On My Breast... Now What? | Wellness Wednesday 16.02.2023

It is Wellness Wednesday. We are discussing the lump I found on my breast, a bad experience with an OBGYN, birth control, why bedside manner needs to be better & progress on my book. ***TW/CW*** talks of sexual abuse/assault We are podcasting everyday this month! February Schedule: Sunday Scaries Manic Monday True Crime Tuesday Wellness Wednesday Thirsty Thursday Freaky Friday Story Time Satur...

Valentine's Day Murder & Addressing The Backlash | True Crime Tuesday 15.02.2023

It is True Crime Tuesday - Happy Valentine's Day! We are discussing murder & an update on the backlash I have received since covering the Lindsay Clancy case.  We are podcasting everyday this month! February Schedule: Sunday Scaries Manic Monday True Crime Tuesday Wellness Wednesday Thirsty Thursday Freaky Friday Story Time Saturday Follow me! @manicandmedicated_ Fan Mail Here Support the...

Day In The Life, Crazy Eyes, Darth Vader, Sensory Issues, C*nts From High School & God Fearing Wannabes | Manic Monday 14.02.2023

Today is Manic Monday - another episode where I am fully prepared to get cancelled by the religious community. If you take offense I am deeply not sorry at all because you sit on a throne of lies Charlotte. Do not be like Charlotte. We are podcasting everyday this month! February Schedule: Sunday Scaries Manic Monday True Crime Tuesday Wellness Wednesday Thirsty Thursday Freaky Friday Story Time S...

Rihanna At The Super Bowl, Donald Trump On Twitter, Pronouns, Miley Cyrus, Womanhood & Demi Lovato Yogurtgate | Sunday Scaries 14.02.2023

Today is Sunday Scaries - we're discussing Super Bowl Sunday, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, Donald Trump, Pronouns & why I can't stand Demi Lovato. We are podcasting everyday this month! February Schedule: Sunday Scaries Manic Monday True Crime Tuesday Wellness Wednesday Thirsty Thursday Freaky Friday Story Time Saturday Follow me! @manicandmedicated_ Demi Lovato & Call Her Daddy Reactio...

Basement Date With Picasso & Jeffrey Dahmer's Love Child | Story Time Saturday 12.02.2023

It's Story Time Saturday! On this episode we're talking about how I went on a creepy basement date with a guy who was Jeffrey Dahmer and Picasso's love child. Did I have incredibly low self esteem at the time? Yes. Did I ever tell anyone this story before? Absolutely fucking not. Please don't do the things I did as a young adult. Enjoy... We are podcasting everyday this month!...

TGIF, Goals, Delegating & Old Lady Commentary | Freaky Friday 11.02.2023

Thank God it's Friday!! Today is a mini episode. We are podcasting everyday this month! February Schedule: Sunday Scaries Manic Monday True Crime Tuesday Wellness Wednesday Thirsty Thursday Freaky Friday Story Time Saturday Follow me! @manicandmedicated_ Fan Mail Here Support the show

Children Of Divorce, PDA, Learned Behaviors, Trust & Forgiveness | Thirsty Thursday 10.02.2023

It’s Thirsty Thursday!! Grab a drink and let’s discuss what it’s like being a child of divorce. (This also applies to some of us who think their parents should have). February Schedule: Sunday Scaries Manic Monday True Crime Tuesday Wellness Wednesday Thirsty Thursday Freaky Friday Story Time Saturday Follow me! @manicandmedicated_ Fan Mail Here Support the show

Oral Fixation, Nail Biting, Smoking and Psychosexual Stages | Wellness Wednesday 09.02.2023

Welcome to ‘Wellness Wednesday’ - let’s discuss nail biting and why we do it. Freud’s 5 Stages: https://www.verywellmind.com/freuds-stages-of-psychosexual-development-2795962 Oral Fixation: https://www.dentistryiq.com/dentistry/article/14284820/oral-fixation-habits-risks-and-resolutions We are podcasting everyday this month! February Schedule: Sunday Scaries Manic Monday True Crime Tuesday Wellnes...

Arraignment of Lindsay Clancy | True Crime Tuesday 09.02.2023

This is the breakdown of what we know now based on Lindsay Clancy’s Arraignment. She will appear in court again on May 5th - this will be my last episode on the case until we get more updates before her pending court case. Previous episodes I covered on this case: ‘Lindsay Clancy, Postpartum Depression & Psychosis | True Crime Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6wU3SpiZxeaMwcmrK...

Sober Life, Boundaries, Venting & Why I Hate Jay Shetty | Manic Monday 07.02.2023

I have come to the realization that I have a terrible relationship with alcohol - so I am taking a much needed break. Also, why is it so hard for people to understand boundaries when you have vocalized them NUMEROUS times? We are venting, shit talking and if you send me an inspirational quote from Jay Shetty I will control+alt+delete it.  We are podcasting everyday this month! February Schedule: S...

Straddled At A Wedding, Mean Girls, Growing Up & ASMR | Sunday Scaries 05.02.2023

Let's make Sunday a little less scary - I went to a wedding last night and got straddled by someone who I think hates me. I still don't know how to feel about it. Drank too much, threw up all morning. But here I am, in all my glory. Enjoy. We are podcasting everyday this month! February Schedule: Sunday Scaries Manic Monday True Crime Tuesday Wellness Wednesday Thirsty Thursday Freaky Fr...

Waitress Woes & What It’s Really Like In The Industry | Story Time Saturday 04.02.2023

I’ve been in the restaurant/service industry for almost a decade - so let’s discuss what the day to day is like, dad jokes, & some stories I’ve never shared on the podcast before. Let's have a giggle... We are podcasting everyday this month! February Schedule: Sunday Scaries Manic Monday True Crime Tuesday Wellness Wednesday  Thirsty Thursday  Freaky Friday  Story Time Saturday Follow me!...

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