Steven Donziger is an American attorney known for his legal battles with Chevron. In his most famous case, Aguinda v. Texaco, Inc, he represented over 30,000 farmers and indigenous people in Ecuador, who suffered environmental damage and health issues caused by oil drilling. The Ecuadorian court ordered Chevron to pay over $9 billion in damages, which led Chevron to withdraw its assets from Ecuador and launch legal action against Donziger in the US. In the end, he was disbarred, sentenced to pri...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 27
On today’s episode, Eileen is joined by comedian and writer Ali Kolbert. After graduating from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Ali landed a job as an NBC Page at 30 Rock, where she worked on Saturday Night Live, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, where she made her TV debut in 2017. She and Eileen talk coming out, Lexapro, censorship in comedy, and the relationship between humor and trauma. Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang...
Dec 29, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Today, Eileen brings on Anne B. Pagano, a licensed clinical social worker and Executive Director of the Hoarding Disorder Resource and Training Group in Westchester, New York. Anne breaks down the meaning of hoarding, outlines the myriad challenges that accompany it, and shines light on how clinicians diagnose and treat the disorder. Get convenient, high-quality, affordable groceries delivered with Thrive Market! Join Thrive Market today and get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift at ...
Dec 22, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Heather Renée Sweet, known professionally as Dita Von Teese, is an American vedette , model, businesswoman, and burlesque dancer credited with repopularizing the art form in the 21st century. Dita sits down with host (and self-proclaimed superfan) Eileen to reflect on her start selling lingerie in high school, creating the persona of Dita, her former marriage to Marilyn Manson, her present dating life, and her upcoming tour, which kicks off this New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles. You can purchase ti...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Dr. Igor Galynker, MD, PhD, is the Director of the Suicide Research and Prevention Laboratory at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, where he’s developed and validated scales to determine the suicidal risk of patients. Dr. Galynker discusses the contributing factors to suicidality, prevention strategies, and his proposed suicide-specific diagnosis, Suicide Crisis Syndrome. All donations made through the link below go directly to the Suicide Research and Prevention Laboratory. https://giving.mounts...
Dec 08, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Professionally, Deepti Vempati is an information technology analyst — but you likely know her from season two of the Netflix dating show Love Is Blind. Deepti joins Eileen to discuss growing up between two cultures, whether she expected to find her husband on reality television, and how to truly practice "self-love." Right now, Dad Grass is offering our listeners 20% off your first order of CBD products when you go to DADGRASS.COM/MENTAL . Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killeran...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 22
On today's Thanksgiving solo episode, Eileen leaves us with another life update. She gives her listeners a peek into her dating life, why she's been enamored with younger guys as of late, and why women receive more judgment than men when dating younger. She also outlines her entire history with therapy, what she's learned through trial and error, and how to find the right therapist. Get convenient, high-quality, affordable groceries delivered with Thrive Market! Join Thrive Market today and get ...
Nov 24, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Alek Keshishian is a documentary filmmaker and the director behind Apple TV+’s Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me . Alek sits down with Eileen to discuss his career origin story, filming with Gomez, his 1991 documentary Madonna: Truth or Dare , and the intense social pressures faced by young people regardless of fame. Get a better night’s rest and a better day tomorrow with products from NextEvo Naturals. For up to 25% off subscription orders of $40 or more, use promo code mental at NextEvo.com . Sh...
Nov 17, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Stella Barey ( @Ana1Princ3ss on Instagram ) is an OnlyFans creator and influencer, regularly raking in over $200k a month on the app. In part 2 of her interview, she and Eileen talk sexual jealousy, unconventional relationships, building an online following, and of course, anal tips. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GOINGMENTAL and get on your way to being your best self. Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on I...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Stella Barey, also known as @Ana1Princ3ss , is an OnlyFans creator and influencer, regularly raking in over $200k a month on the app. She opens up to Eileen about her decision to choose porn over medical school, anxieties around aging out of sexual desirability, and how she feels genuinely empowered by her career choice. This is PART 1 of the interview- PART 2 is out next week. Eileen and Stella hit it off so much that they ended up speaking for over 2 hours :) Show links: Follow @eileen on Inst...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Miles Parks McCollum, known professionally as Lil Yachty, is a Grammy-nominated American rapper and singer. He first gained recognition on the internet in 2015 for his singles "One Night" and "Minnesota" from his debut EP Summer Songs. Since then, Yachty has released four studio albums, all of which have charted within the top 20 of the Billboard 200 . Yachty joins Eileen to discuss his love of psychedelics, fatherhood, materialism in the industry and the importance of gratitude. Show links: Fol...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Rachel Dolezal is a former college instructor who ran the NAACP chapter in Spokane, Washington. She is best known for presenting herself as a black woman despite having been born to white parents. In June 2015, Dolezal went viral when her racial identity became the center of national controversy. Eileen talks to Dolezal about her abusive upbringing, the material impacts of "cancellation" and its subsequent effects on her mental health. Get to the root of stress with the Stress CBD Complex from N...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Lucien Smith is a multidisciplinary artist based in New York City. After earning a degree in Fine Arts from The Cooper Union, his paintings earned him international acclaim. Following what seemed like overnight success, Smith battled with some of the pitfalls of gaining notoriety so early. It was during this period that Smith launched Serving the People, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide young artists with opportunity and support. Lucien and Eileen discuss the rise and fall o...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Eileen channels her inner Andy Cohen (à la Real Housewives Reunion) in this week's "Ask Me Anything" episode. A spin-off of her "AMA" Fridays on Instagram, tune in to see if your questions got answered! Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok Follow @goingmentalpodcast on Instagram More information at: Goingmental.com Produced by Dear Media....
Oct 06, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Dr. Shahin Ghadir is a board-certified reproductive endocrinology and fertility specialist, M.D., that helps women and men achieve their goals of parenthood via his practice, Fertility For All charitable organization, website/social presence, and hosting The Fertile Life podcast. Dr. Ghadir and Eileen discuss the ins and outs of fertility treatment, how certain fertility technologies can invite claims of eugenics, and why we should all be freezing our eggs before age 30. You can find more inform...
Sep 29, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Alexis Christine Haines is a member of the infamous "Bling Ring" and host of Recovering From Reality, a mental health and wellness podcast. At the age of 18, Alexis was arrested on the set of reality show Pretty Wild for her involvement in a string of burglaries that targeted the homes of multiple celebrities. On the heels of her just-dropped Netflix special, The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist, Alexis walks us through her infamous past with the "Bling Ring," what she wishes the shows got right...
Sep 22, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Joshua Citarella is an artist, Twitch streamer, and internet culture researcher based in New York City. He is the author of Politigram & the Post-left and has taught at the School of Visual Arts, Rhode Island School of Design and served as an advisor at Carnegie Mellon University and Tufts University. Josh and Eileen discuss internet subcultures, "troll" psychology, the red/blue divide, and how social media contributes to radicalization. You can follow Joshua on instagram: @joshuacitarella Y...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Friendship breakups are painful, but they can also be healthy. On this week's solo episode, Eileen recounts her most traumatic friend breakups, from getting blackmailed by a former roommate to catching her BFF stealing from her. Eileen discusses her own codependency tendencies, how she's been able to manage the heartache, and tips she's learned on how to heal. Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok Follow @goingmentalpodc...
Sep 08, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Eileen sits down with doula Brandi Jordan, host of the "Dear Doula" podcast. Brandi is a postpartum doula with over 20 years of experience helping people become the parents that they want to be. Her podcast Dear Doula talks about everything from sleep training to gentle parenting, and so much more. Brandi is also founder of The Cradle Company , which is a full service pregnancy and postpartum resources center that offers classes, consultations, and other services for new parents. Brandi explains...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Tao Lin is an American novelist, poet, essayist, short-story writer and artist. Lin is the author of ten books of prose and poetry, including the novel Leave Society , published by Vintage in August 2021. Tao and Eileen discuss autism, advice for young writers, Tao's cancellation, and going off the grid. Find Tao on Instagram: @taolin and Twitter: @tao_lin Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok Follow @goingmentalpodcast ...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Arick Fudali has dedicated his legal career to representing and advocating for victims of crime. In 2011, Arick began exclusively representing survivors of sexual abuse in civil lawsuits and fighting for the rights of victims across the country. Arick and Eileen discuss how to pursue legal action, victims' rights, and how to remain hopeful when pursuing justice. More info at: thebloomfirm.com. Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis...
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Chloe Cherry is an American actress, former adult film star and model. Cherry started her adult film career in 2015 with Hussie Models, appearing in over 200 films, and made her acting debut as Faye on the HBO teen drama television series Euphoria . Chloe discusses her porn "origin story", how she's dealt with overnight fame, and her struggle with an eating disorder/body dysmorphia. Find Chloe on Instagram: @perfect_angelgirl Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang o...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Dr. Elizabeth Ford was the former Director of Forensic Psychiatry at Bellevue Hospital and the Chief of Psychiatry at Rikers Island. Dr. Ford has spent the majority of her 20-year career working to improve treatment for incarcerated people with serious mental illness. She is currently the Director of Mental Health/Criminal Justice Initiatives and Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University. Eileen and Dr. Ford discuss mental illness treatment within the prison system, how j...
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Eileen walks us through her decision to get off birth control. Eileen discusses the different methods of contraception she's tried over the years, why she decided to get her IUD removed, going through "second puberty", and her favorite period products on the market. Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok F ollow @goingmentalpodcast on Instagram More information at: Goingmental.com Produced by Dear Media....
Jul 28, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Courtney Dorritie uses TikTok to give a glimpse into what life is like for an unhoused individual in New York City. Courtney talks us through getting clean, her difficult upbringing, mental health treatment and coping mechanisms to avoid. Find Courtney on TikTok: @court0o0 Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok Follow @goingmentalpodcast on Instagram More information at: Goingmental.com Produced by Dear Media....
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Jason Krompinger, PhD is a clinical psychologist and Director of Psychological Services at the OCD Institute at McLean Hospital, the first residential treatment facility and premier program for OCD in the United States. Dr. Krompinger and Eileen discuss OCD diagnosis/treatment, misconceptions surrounding the disorder, and the myriad ways symptoms can manifest in patients. For accurate information on OCD visit the International OCD Foundation at: iocdf.org Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram ...
Jul 14, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Dr. Sonia Bahlani is a New York-based Pelvic Pain Specialist who was trained in gynecology and urology. Pelvic pain often goes misdiagnosed or untreated, and Dr. Bahlani's specialized training allows her to treat patients with all different pelvic pain syndromes. Eileen and Dr. Bahlani discuss the history of pelvic pain, its different causes/symptoms, and why female pain is too often dismissed. Find Dr. Bahlani on Instagram @ pelvicpaindoc More information at: https://www.pelvicpaindoc.com Show ...
Jul 07, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Eileen is back for her third installment of Going Mental. She talks through her latest career moves (including Dear Media's takeover of the podcast) and obstacles within her personal life. Eileen recounts her recent break up, struggles with her mental health, and the exciting guests she has planned for the upcoming season. Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok Follow @goingmentalpodcast on Instagram More information at: ...
Jul 07, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Sex educator and social media darling Eileen Kelly was on top of the world, running the successful blog KILLER AND A SWEET THANG, when she decided to step away from it all. After struggling with her mental health, Eileen entered treatment at the most infamous mental hospital in the US. Five months and some serious “self-discovery” later, Eileen was discharged and created GOING MENTAL, a podcast dedicated to destigmatizing the mental journeys we are all on. Eileen interviews some of today’s most ...
Jun 30, 2022•2 min
Bella Thorne is an American actress, model, and singer. She’s best known for her role on Disney’s hit television show Shake It Up. We discuss “stage moms”, sexual abuse and reinventing herself post-Disney Channel.
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 21
