Mentally Chill

Where have I been?? Well, I sorta spent 6 months volunteering in Israel as an English teacher! This is where I met Noa, the Director of this program. So excited to introduce you guys to Noa, she's a new friend of mine who grew up near the Gaza envelope and whose childhood best friend, Ziev Berman, is currently held hostage within Gaza. This episode was recorded in May 2025, so I am indeed 4 m...

Man oh man! Buckle up for some real talk with my current therapist. He discusses life in the inner city and how difficult it was to re-write the narratives given to him from childhood. For the first time publicly, Sharif opens up about having a psychotic break and how that led him to become a licensed therapist. We're kicking off Black History Month with a bang, can't wait for you guys t...

**Trigger Warning** The following episode contains sensitive and potentially triggering content, including discussions about abortion, eating disorders, and suicide. Since the content of this episode may be upsetting and overwhelming, listener discretion is advised.  Ashley almost missed this, as in... all of this. But she's here. And she's grateful to be here. I'm grateful too.  Fo...

Buckle up for my first episode to surpass 1 hour alongside my younger sister, Alyssa! Pay attention because we sound alike, talk fast, and often finish each other's sentences. We discuss Alyssa's least favorite topic ~weight~ and how she's learned to chase her cravings. She takes us on her journey of quitting corporate America to travel Central/South America followed by becoming a h...

I'm a little nervous to post this episode because I feel ~exposed~. But I guess that's the point, right? Come hang with me and one of my college friends, Carly, as we unpack what it means to be demisexual. We talk about what it's like not being a casual hookup person in a casual hookup culture. We also talk about how violently monogamous we are and how that has helped & hurt us...

**Trigger Warning** The following episode contains sensitive and potentially triggering content, including discussions about eating disorders, drug abuse, and overdoses. Since the content of this episode may be upsetting and overwhelming, listener discretion is advised.  I missed you guys! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride as we sit down with one of my closest friends, Jacquelyn Aiello. Jacquie...

Today I bring you even deeper into my world as I introduce you to one of my favorite people and former therapist, Charles Alperin. Charles and I worked together for 2 years, so this episode means a lot to me. I'm excited to share this episode for those that are on the fence about therapy and want to hear more about it from an actual therapist. Charles' objectivity and deadpan humor will...

**Trigger Warning** The following episode contains sensitive and potentially triggering content, including discussions about drug abuse and overdosing. Since the content of this episode may be upsetting and overwhelming, listener discretion is advised.  We're sitting down with the first mom to be interviewed on Mentally Chill! This conversation blew me away. Gale opens up about losing her dea...

On this solo episode I share my top 5 biggest lessons from 2023:  1. Spend more money on experiences over material things  2. Listen to your body before your mind  3. Setting boundaries is one of the highest forms of self-love 4. Choose romantic partners that make you feel more like you  5. The people that love you can't always give you what you need  Follow us on socials for weekly updates!...

Buckle up as we chat with one of my mentors, Brandon Eyring. We've gone from monthly Zoom calls catching up on sales to our first in-person conversation - live and recorded for you! We skip all the small talk and jump right into "generational trauma," discussing how we're products of the environment that we grew up in. Brandon shares how his mental health journey started with h...

The title speaks for itself but ~gather 'round~ for my first episode with a family member, my younger brother Geoffrey! We talk all things ADHD, his childhood diagnosis, and how living with it has affected all aspects of his life (then and now). Geof gives us an inside look at what it's like living with ADHD and how it's a constant uphill battle mentally. We wrap on my brother'...

Gather 'round for the Soft Serve Sessions with my two college buds Carly & Grant! I decided to ditch the interview style for a sec to experiment with a more discussion-based episode. We run the gamut in this one - covering topics like men's mental health, vices, getting cheated on, and being adopted. Join us for the informal kickback that is the Soft Serve Sessions! Xoxo Follow us on...

Welcome to "What's good?" (pt 1) where it's just me and the mic. A bite-sized stream of consciousness from yours truly. No guest, just vibes. Join me as I discuss moving, feeling out of place in a new place, commuter nightmares, and month-to-month leases.  Follow us on socials for weekly updates! Instagram: @the_mentallychill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10...

**Trigger Warning** The following episode contains sensitive and potentially triggering content, including discussions about suicide and drug abuse. Since the content of this episode may be upsetting and overwhelming, listener discretion is advised.    We come out swinging in Episode 6 with some heavy-hitting topics. Frank talks about what it's like losing his dad at a young age and how he&ap...

The highly anticipated Julie (Jisoo) Jeong finally joins Mentally Chill! If you know Julie, you'll know we rarely get a window into her more serious/vulnerable side. Since moving here from Korea, Julie talks about what it's like growing up as a minority in the US and how that gave her an identity crisis. We discuss her relationship with her parents and how that's evolved through the...

This might be my favorite episode I've recorded so far! While recording with my old friend Jeff, I'd forget sometimes I was interviewing him because I was just so fascinated with what he had to say. Come join us as Jeff walks us through his journey into and out of Hollywood as a set designer. We answer questions like "What does it mean to be creative?" and "Can everyone cr...

**Trigger Warning** The following episode contains sensitive and potentially triggering content, including discussions about eating disorders. Since the content of this episode may be potentially upsetting and overwhelming, listener discretion is advised.  In the 3rd episode of the Mentally Chill, we're joined by my former colleague / close friend Petey Dandini! As a Sales Manager and Oranget...

2nd episode of the Mentally Chill where I'm hanging out with one of my best friends, Kyle Shtern! We dive into what it's like dating in your 20's and how to build yourself up after a breakup. Kyle gives us a window into his own negative self-talk and how he's learning how to be kinder to himself. We wrap with Kyle's self-care routines and how cycling has given him a renewe...

**Trigger Warning** The following episode contains sensitive and potentially triggering content, including discussions about suicide and addiction. Since the content of this episode may be potentially upsetting and overwhelming, listener discretion is advised.  1st official episode of Mentally Chill where I have the privilege of interviewing one of my closest friends, Tiffany Tong. We dive into Ti...