That's So Mental

Comedy genius and legend Drew Droege joins Cristina and Ilana in studio and shares how he created his show, Theater Idiot ...Patti LuPone had a little something to do with it! Drew talks about how he's woven teaching into his long comedy career. Ilana continues to blame the pandemic for ruining how people behave in the theater. Cristina points out it might just be people. And screw fighting in the...

Cristina is talking a great game on the playground, keeping those kids in check. Ilana is enjoying family karaoke on rainy days. Ilana and former guest Alisha Gaddis are putting up a show Friday, July 10th, 7:30 pm. TICKETS HERE Shoutouts: The Sound of Music & Singing in the rain. . . but actually. Endorsements: God Box! Anderson Cooper Podcast All There Is Click to Follow on IG: That's So Men...

Comedic actress, mother, and full time legend, Missi Pyle, joins That's So Mental to share her wisdom and thoughts on how to exist in this world with these wild minds. Cristina is looking to keep her focus on the positive and maybe just stop thinking so dang much. Ilana's getting mindful during times of lack by finding all the cool kids' clothing swaps. And Missi is grateful for her ADHD, but then...

Cristina's in butter, Ilana's got her duster and they are ready to go. Cristina gets vulnerable about a family member who is struggling. Don't drop your meds without talking to your doctor. Ilana shares about caring for a family member dealing with memory loss. Cristina is here for Easter Eggs in shows. Ilana wants to drop 15lbs - she's taking suggestions. Shoutout to shingles, no thank you. Shout...

LA's hottest Clown Boss, Chad Damiani, IS STILL HERE! We got him for a two parter. Clown is not therapy, but our failings and faults can lead you to some great self discovery...mostly through failure. Ilana shares her (bad?) tattoo choices...no regrets, Cristina plans to get a bad tattoo, but first she's going to take down some ladies in BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu). Chad lets us in on the inner work...

LA's hottest Clown Boss, Chad Damiani, goes deep into the heart of clown. We go deep and talk about the commodification of performance, the relatability of failing, and what's in a name. We also talk about Connor Storrie's pre Heated Rivalry success, as a perfect darling clown. Join us next week for part two of Chad Damiani. Shoutouts: Dave Kneebone, Corey Podell, Connor Storrie Click to Follow on...

Cristina's back update - mysteriously gone. Ilana is getting duped by AI. Cristina is deep in Jiu-Jitsu competitions and Ilana is nursing here multiple injuries but still showing up. Cristina's teacher said, "Fear is 10 feet long, 10 feet wide, and paper thin," so maybe bust through that paper! Or rest, you do you!!! Ilana and former guest Alisha Gaddis are putting up a show Thursday, April 23rd,...

Psychologist and author Dr. Ingrid Clayton joins Ilana and Cristina to share how her own complex PTSD led her to write, "Fawning: Why the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves--and How to Find Our Way Back." These three delightful recovering fawners have a powerful conversation that illuminates how fawning happens and how to widen your window of tolerance, grow, and accept where you're at. The mo...

Ilana and Cristina get high on Ed...education that is! And they explore the metaphysical side of life - mostly through Ilana's dog. No matter what your beliefs, it's clear that mother nature has the coolest shit out there; schools of fish, trees that communicate through intricate fungi networks and duck-bill platypuses. I mean what even are they?! Life is wild. Shoutouts: Fran Tait Pet psychic, Te...

Podcast and radio legend Phil Hendrie joins big time radio lovers Ilana and Cristina. They're all flying high on Wellbutrin and L-Theanine. Listen in as they talk about control, crying, and doing silly voices for sanity. Shoutouts: Easy Rider, Apocalypse Now, Clockwork Orange. The Pitch, Liam Sullivan Endorsements: Nichiren Buddhism, Creatine, Hendrie Documentary, Click to Follow on IG: That's So...

Garden Gnomes, Tasers and Floppy Cheese... what are your phobias? We'd love to hear from you. Ilana has loose fears about dropping her keys down a hole. Cristina hates your mouth noise with a passion. Koro syndrome is not common but would make a fun film! There is so much toxicity out there (our government, our salad), but here at That's So Mental we hope we help you laugh at all of it, because we...

Comedy legend, Margaret Cho joins Ilana and Cristina to chat; growing old, daily practices, and wtf is going on in the world. Despite feeling jammed full of Wagyu, Margaret is also jammed full of insights. She shares with us her daily practices of writing, meditating, and animal caregiving. Shoutouts: Margaret's Tour: Choligarchy , Sundance Films; Run Amok , and I Want Your Sex, Ryan Langer's Mour...

Cristina and Ilana are here and living that hot gratitude life! Broken bodies and all. Cristina recommends Xanax while time traveling aka getting an MRI, Ilana can't wait to recommend things to you that she can not recall any of the details of. Lucky for you, there are links below to all the great things bouncing around their brains. Shoutouts: Ingid Clayton , Sofia Isella doing great things for t...

Actress Patty Guggenheim, known for Twisted Metal, She-Hulk, and Florida Girls, joins Christie and Lani this week on That's So Mental to chat wigs, broth and what it's like working with genius Alanis Morrisette. The world won't slow down, but sometimes we have to rest. EMDR, neurofeedback, and a witch who channels a doctor - we are here for it! Patty leaves us with The Santa EffectTM . . . believe...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! It's 2026, so put on a bright lip and get that short dress on to show off those legs - they're gorgeous! That's So Mental is 50 episodes deep and we are so grateful to each and everyone of you for listening week after week. We have some great guests coming up this year and we are so thrilled and grateful that we get to get down in the nitty gritty with all of these talented folks....

It's the last TSM episode of the year and we're joined by our lovely producer, Elizabeth Baquet, sharing so many great ways and organizations to get involved with in your community. Cristina is going hard at the end of the year and Ilana is staring at the wall. Both are acceptable. Endorsements: Nick Cave , Turn towards hope, stay away from cynicism, check out the local markets, and volunteer at y...

Community organizer, photographer, and creator of Hey Baby and Take Care Club, Gilda Davidian joins Cristina and Ilana to chat about how you too can be a wonderful helper in your community! For our month of December we're focusing on giving. Send us links to organizations that you love or donate to. We want to check them out! Endorsements: Plant the seeds! (literal and metaphorical) Do the little...

Happy Birthday to That's So Mental!!!!! She's ONE year old and looking fly as hell! Here's a little shortie episode to let you know what's coming up this month of holiday mayhem. Cristina is an acts of service lady and Ilana is a gifts gal, what's your love language? Click to Follow on IG: That's So Mental , Ilana Cohn Sullivan , Cristina Fernandez MORE TSM: That's So Mental FB , TikTok , TSM YouT...

This week Ilana and Cristina talk to LMFT Anne Ricketts who gives us some insight to her practice and explains so many modalities that can be helpful. Cristina and Ilana both love themselves some rage, but don't worry, they've been doing the work and healing. Cristina shares a helpful tool to calm the nervous system. Ilana overshares, but that's her thing! Hey friend, go find your micro moments of...

Actor, podcast host and genuine wonderful guy, Josh Meyers shares a window into pretty crushing depression that came and went. Cristina questions why no-one has diagnosed either of these hosts with manic depression or bipolar. Ilana remembers a time when she and Josh were neighbors and she almost went insane. California and all her beauty is discussed at length and Josh gives a peek into his new g...

Author, actress and beautiful storyteller, Emily Barth Isler joins the pod this week and shares her journey with OCD and Synesthesia. Cristina questions the legitimacy of physical therapy. Ilana had a tough nail salon experience and Cristina shares the saying, " lo barato sale caro, " which means get the nicer thing, the cheap thing will cost you more down the road! Endorsements: t The Burbank Boo...

This week's hilarious and charming guest, Kristine Kimmel, can be heard weekly on her How to Survive Podcast . Kristine shares how deep diving on crisis information has actually done good things for her mental health, that, and medication. Cristina is done with the squirrel perverts in LA, Ilana was almost kidnapped, because of course she was. What hasn't this lady been through?! Endorsements: Rea...

Cristina and Ilana are ready for fall! They're sweating, but they're ready. Julia Gallucci, LMFT, brings thoughtful, educational conversation to TSM. She discusses how to talk to your kids about porn, coping with OCD, and how not to accommodate your scared dog. Endorsements: Generation Cult Podcast , Singing for the fun of it, Being in Nature. Shoutout: Just Say This with Amy Lang Podcast, Good bo...

Actress Chloe Wepper joins Ilana in the studio to chat toxic work places, getting harassed in the streets, and the state of the world. These ladies acknowledge that you can't always power through the depression. Get the meds when you need to! Cristina is off filming a commercial but don't fret she will be back next week. Thank you to Chloe and Elizabeth for filling Cristina's big, gorgeous shoes....

Have you ever tried to diagnose yourself via google only to find your own young, sweet face staring right back at you?! TSM host Cristina Fernandez shares that magic moment and blows co-host Ilana Cohn Sullivan's tired mind fully apart. If you're not flexible you break! But you can still try and tape your face to hair to hold it up! If not there is always botox! Maybe someday. Endorsements: Eyelas...