This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss developments in techniques used in treating depression, including medications, electroshock, and several others, from the perspective of neurology. Helpful Links / Reading Material: Examining depression through the lens of the brain | Dr. Helen Mayberg | TEDxEmory NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
CW: Darker thoughts, hopelessness. This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss the difficulties inherent in a downward depression spiral, and how difficult the uphill struggle of maintaining one's mental health can be. Helpful Links / Reading Material: None this week NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris, Lindsey, and special guest Casper discuss Cas's Trans-Nonbinary journey. In it, they discuss the process of injecting testosterone, getting top surgery, and the psychological journey it all entails. Helpful Links / Reading Material: GC2B Binders TLDEF - The Name Change Project Casper's Instagram Chicago House - Trans Mentoring Programs NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss a neurological trait that you may not know about: HSP, or being a Highly Sensitive Person. In it, they discuss what being a highly sensitive person is, where it comes from, how it manifests, as well as the benefits and disadvantages one faces as an HSP. Helpful Links / Reading Material: The Highly Sensitive Person Elaine Aron - A Talk on High Sensitivity Part 1 of 3: Research Highly Sensitive Boys and Men - An Interview with Dr. Ted Zeff NEW PATREON IS LIVE! ...
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss the future of the podcast, as well as who they've become over the past two years! Helpful Links / Reading Material: None this week! NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss practicing gratitude, and what it means for one's mental health. In it, they discuss the reasons to practice, as well as what practicing gratitude ISN'T. Also, Chris reviews the Kurzgesagt Gratitude Journal. Helpful Links / Reading Material: Kurzgesagt - An Antidote to Dissatisfaction Kurzgesagt - Gratitude Journal Pre-Order NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey are super mature at episode 69 (nice) and discuss sex and depression! In it, they discuss the effects of antidepressants on sexual function, as well as the effects of depression and anxiety in general. They also go into ways to naturally increase dopamine in the brain. Helpful Links / Reading Material: Kurzgesagt - An Antidote to Dissatisfaction NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouhold...
This week, Chris and Lindsey begin a series of episodes on the different types of therapy available out there! This week, they focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy! Helpful Links / Reading Material: None this week! NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey go into an update on Chris' medication situation, how he's managing, and how an increase in dosage is affecting him. Helpful Links / Reading Material: Toad Sings "All I Want For Christmas is You" NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss the best methods to escaping the difficulties that can come with family meetups -- whatever the holiday involved! Helpful Links / Reading Material: NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss Abandonment, particularly the fear of abandonment! In it, they discuss the signs you may have a fear of abandonment, as well as ways to cope with it. Helpful Links / Reading Material: Fear of Abandonment NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss the relatively new trend of ghosting in a relationship. Whether it is a romantic relationship, friends, or even family, ghosting is a new trend affecting the mental health of all who have suffered from the sudden disappearance from someone in our lives. Helpful Links / Reading Material: /r/LosAngeles Extra Life Charity! NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss the circumstances in which you may find yourself in a toxic friendship. The signs, symptoms, and potential solutions that you can take to rid yourself of unneeded "friends." Helpful Links / Reading Material: /r/LosAngeles Extra Life Charity! NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss the Helpful Links / Reading Material: /r/LosAngeles Extra Life Charity! NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss Lindsey's move to a new home, and what exactly "home" means to them, especially where pertaining to mental and physical health. Helpful Links / Reading Material: None this week! NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
CONTENT WARNING: This episode goes into darker, traumatic themes being utilized in a humorous way. If you feel you may be triggered by death, abuse, this may be an episode to avoid. This week, while Lindsey is away at Wasteland Weekend, Chris brings in James Wyatt Scott to discuss their favorite form of humor: Dark Humor. In it, they discuss what dark humor is, some of its origins, the types of people who more often utilize it, and offense that can come from it. Helpful Links / Reading Material:...
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss themselves a bit; stresses, anxieties, and the difficulties they're currently facing, as well as the things that are helping them get through this all. Helpful Links / Reading Material: None this week! NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss the many different lesser-known (or discussed) symptoms of depression. From "Smiling Depression," irritability, guilt and even changes in sense of humor, there are many different aspects to depression that aren't as well known as the standard sadness and lethargy. Helpful Links / Reading Material: None this week! NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss changes; starting with Chris' first visit with a psychiatrist, as well as his first day of medication, and then moving on to what types of changes affect us, how they affect us, and the concept of "deserving" to feel a certain way. Helpful Links / Reading Material: None this week! NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss feeling helpless; whether it's to do with the fate of the world, or not being able to find or quit a job, helpelessness is something we all feel eventually. In it, they discuss the feeling in general, what causes it, and what steps we can take to get out of it sooner. Helpful Links / Reading Material: 5 Ways to Reduce Helplessness The Occupied Mind NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@ho...
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss their experiences with medications -- when to seek medication, when to stop taking it, and various alternatives that exist in the world. Helpful Links / Reading Material: Harvard Article on Sleep & Mental Health New Hologram Vlog on Narcolepsy NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss their experiences with medications -- when to seek medication, when to stop taking it, and various alternatives that exist in the world. Helpful Links / Reading Material: NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss the difficulties that come from not getting out of the house regularly. In it, they discuss the emotions involved in deciding not to get out of the house, the feelings of withdrawal, and the small steps people can take to move towards bigger moves in one's life. Helpful Links / Reading Material: NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey are joined by Lindsey's partner as they discuss what it's like to date someone with depression, from a non-depressed perspective! In it, they discuss his experiences in previous relationships, their current relationship, as well as advice for handling situations that may occur. Helpful Links / Reading Material: NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss the necessity for checking in, as well as doing maintenance on one's mental health. Whether that's through taking breaks, knowing when to say no to social contracts, or just saying eff it and doing what you need to do right then and there. Helpful Links / Reading Material: NEW PATREON IS LIVE! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit | Patreon Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey pay tribute to Mr. Rogers, what it means to be a neighbor, and what good can be drawn from his influence. Thank you all so much for tuning in for 50 episodes! We're so incredibly thankful for all of you, and look forward to the next 50! Helpful Links / Reading Material: Mr. Rogers at the Senate Committee Mr. Rogers and Officer Clemmons Foot Soak Mr. Rogers Accepting his Lifetime Achievement Won't You Be My Neighbor? Documentary Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagra...
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss encouragements and affirmations! In it, they discuss the various methods they've used to encourage themselves, what affirmations work, and how they can fail. Helpful Links / Reading Material: None this week! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This week, Chris and Lindsey revisit dating and depression, from the perspectives of having been in a relationship for a few months, as well as attempting to date again. Helpful Links / Reading Material: None this week! Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
Lindsey returns, and this week, Chris and Lindsey discuss being overwhelmed. Unlike being overworked, or stressed by family -- how's about everything all at once? In it they discuss what's been pulling them every direction, as well as small things to help one through the feeling. Helpful Links / Reading Material: Nothing this week. Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
This is the last week of solo Chris episodes, for real! This week, Chris takes time for a rebuttal to last week's Fireside Chat, discussing self-hatred and self-loathing in a bit more detail, as well as the feelings of gratitude from all who've reached out. Helpful Links / Reading Material: Nothing this week. Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit Email us @ mailbag@howareyouholdingup.com...
