Therapy Roulette

Michele (@michelebacicomedy) shares what she’s baking for Christmas and why it’s not the worst thing in the world to break some eggs. She’s also in the market for a new therapist.

This week’s guest is Geraldine Mae Cueva (@ohhmygeeg), a merchant turned marketer in the cannabis industry and the brains behind Art & Times of Chill (@artandtimesofchill). She tells us about testing positive for Covid before planning to fly home for the holidays, why she sought therapy for the first time, why she returned to it in 2020 and recognizing her instinct to be a people pleaser. She talks about how her consulting business helps cannabis companies understand the modern-day stoner, why she’s passionate about tackling the white patriarchy, and the vitality of knowing your values. She discusses how she’s adapting to the “new world” by replacing in-person events with virtual “smoke sessions” and how her focus has shifted to more social justice since the George Floyd protests. 

Geraldine shares that she prioritizes tasks based on intuition and how she’s learned to listen to her gut. She tells us how she enjoys combining cannabis with practicing yoga. Michele admits that she’s not chill right now, but she used to be! They talk about the benefits of using CBD and how to check a product’s certificate of analysis. Geraldine talks about her relationship with money. 

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Michele (@michelebaci) tells us she’s created a budget that only lets her order takeout food once a week. So far, every week, she orders pizza. She's trying to learn time management skills. If you have any tips, please write in to the podcast!

This week, we talk to Jaime Chaifetz about her previous therapist who acted more like a grandpa, how TV shows portray mental health treatment, and how an episode of Lost inspired her to change her life. She discusses having schizoaffective disorder and the events leading up to her traumatic diagnosis. She explains the difference between seeing hallucinations and illusions. She lived in Spain for a year and thinks the trauma of living abroad may have caused her symptoms to come to light. 

She opens up about her recent diagnosis of Lyme disease, which has gone untreated since she was probably a child, and how hard it was to even get the proper testing. She talks about becoming deeply religious and speculates as to why people who experience psychosis often have religious delusions. 

She talks about making a web series based on her experience and having to switch up her film production plans due to the pandemic. Jaime divulges that she’s obsessed with Abbi Jacobson and why she started taking classes at the UCB.

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Michele (@michelebaci) tells us why she’s getting into the goddamn holiday spirit and decorating for Christmas. She’s managing anxiety by writing in a gratitude journal and organizing her “work from home” environment. She talks about how she and Joseph are saving money to move into a house, vents about LA’s latest Stay at Home Order, and discusses plans for a Zoom Christmas.

Today’s guest is Rebecca West (@beseriouslyhappy), an interior designer, author, and CEO of Seriously Happy Homes. She hosts the podcast, Creating Your Happy Place. She tells us how she’s been doing hypnotherapy (with Iris Higgins) remotely for seven years!

She discusses how she prepared herself mentally and emotionally for her second marriage after breaking up with her logical ex-husband. She talks about her previous career teaching ballroom dance, and how she wound up marrying one of her former students. Rebecca shares how she gained weight during bouts of depression and how she got healthy again. The ladies discuss “eating your feelings” and using food to numb your emotions.

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Michele opens up about her own experience with depression, food addiction, and overeating as a coping mechanism. She reveals that when she was younger, she would alternate between eating disorders and battled an addiction to fast food. She shares how she quit drinking soda and started eating healthier. 

Today’s guest is Paul Calcote, a content creator and host of the podcast, Real People Real Talk. Paul tells us that he regularly sees a counselor for mental health maintenance and to give his wife a break from hearing him vent. He tells us how he likes to check in with his wife to ask how she’s really feeling and to rant about what’s bringing him joy. Paul shares that he has previously dealt with depression, food addiction, and overeating as a side effect. He tells us why he’s grateful to work as a pastor and to be able to connect with all types of people through his career. He shares how his depression has been brought on by different circumstances throughout his life, including not completing college in an expected time frame, moving to new cities, and dealing with a breakup. He tells us that he plans to write a book someday based on his own life experience.

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In the intro, Michele (@michelebacicomedy) catches up with Kelly Mohen (@kellendria21) about why Kelly’s feeling optimistic lately. They discuss Thanksgiving plans and Kelly’s recent exposure to a friend diagnosed with COVID. Michele discusses her existential dread about turning 30. Kelly gushes about feminism in the TV show, The Queen’s Gambit.

Today’s guest is Michelle Han (@mintymich), a Self Care Coach who specializes in working with Women of Color creatives and artists. Michelle has her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. She encourages journaling, writing affirmations, and allowing yourself time to play. She talks about running an educational event about anti-blackness in communities and how to confront bigoted views.

The ladies discuss the importance of animals and having pets, especially when living in isolation. Michelle values how her therapist picks up on body language cues. ALSO, Michele Baci tells us why it’s not a great idea to have your first ever video session with a therapist situated behind a dumpster. 

Michelle talks about how her experience as a WOC artist has led her to a career where she can help others with similar experiences. She speaks about why she was motivated to enter the field of psychology, seeing that it was dominated by white women and wanting to enter the field as a Korean woman. She also tells us what it’s like to seek out therapy as a child of immigrant parents, why she’s grateful for the internet, and what to expect from the new moon in Scorpio.

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Michele (@michelebacicomedy) reveals that she turned thirty over the weekend and feels no different. Maybe a little more depressed than usual?

This week’s guest is Gabe Mollica (@GabeMollica), a standup comedian and writer who has appeared at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Gabe talks about moving back in with his parents on Long Island and about the year he spent living in Scotland. Michele and Gabe nerd out over their favorite comedians, comedy podcasts, and discuss the standup industry.

Gabe says he prefers food over alcohol any day and how, when he first started comedy, he committed to doing a hundred sets and writing a blog to prove it. They discuss being frustrated by people’s politics on Twitter, especially when it’s a comic you idolize. Gabe talks about the time when he shared his story for The Moth on the radio and reminisces about working out jokes live on stage. He also shares that his earliest therapy experience involved an incorrect diagnosis of 9/11 trauma.

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Michele (@michelebacicomedy) shares that she is enduring cabin fever and going slightly insane from sleep deprivation. But doing yoga can fix that, right?  

This week’s guest is Katy Dolle (@katydolle), an actress and comedian who hosts the podcast Crying Behind Sunglasses. Katy tells us how she misses traveling because it was good for her mental health. She talks about her short film We'll Never Make It. Michele and Katy discuss the show Love on the Spectrum and Katy tells us how accurate it is, having grown up with a brother who’s autistic. 

They discuss the struggles of starting a new podcast, carpal tunnel, and acupuncture. Katy shares her experience with anxiety and panic disorder and how she manages through meditation, journaling, and exercise. Katy tells us how much her life has changed during the pandemic, from her relationships to her acting and comedy career. The ladies discuss how they’d love to have the luxury to live bicoastal lives someday in both New York and LA. Katy recommends practicing an art that you’re bad at to get out of your own head. She shares how she used to do trapeze as a kid at theater camp.  

Katy gives advice for managing election stress and anxiety from the news, which comes down to letting go of the need for control. They discuss reproductive rights, IUDs, Amy Coney Barrett, and the electoral college. Katy shares what she would do if she became president.

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Michele shares her anxieties about awaiting election results. She discusses cancel culture and how sometimes social media helps her feel more connected to people, especially when oversharing.

Today’s guest is Sophie Boudreau, a comedy writer and recent finalist for the NBC Late Night Writers Workshop. Sophie tells Michele that she’s recently been diagnosed with shingles- an unpopular virus these days! She’s also embraced Zoom therapy since lockdown began. Sophie tells us her philosophy on telling poop jokes and that she’s worried about getting “cancelled” for saying the wrong thing on Twitter and her prior social media regrets. The ladies bond over writing sad poems when they were younger and how cringey they are to look back at now. They talk about how hard it is to set your own time limits with social media. They discuss their anxieties and hopes about the US presidential election. Sophie tells us that she’s grateful to have both made new friends and strengthened old friendships during the pandemic.

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Michele admits she needs to take better care of herself. She mentions that finding and sharing dark content memes may be helpful if you’re feeling, well, depressed and alone. 

Today's guest is Zach, a wise zoomer who tells us about his experience with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy. EMDR is most commonly sought out by people with PTSD, anxiety, and panic disorders. Zach shares his experience with group therapy and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) as well. 

Zach explains that burning a quesadilla should not make you feel like a failure. He tells us that he considers himself more of a millennial since he grew up with ‘90’s TV shows.  They talk about setting and reaching therapy goals. Zach tells us his methods for determining whether a therapist is a good fit. They discuss how narcissists project their own insecurities, using avoidance as a coping mechanism, and finding affordable therapy. He also tells us he finds all the good memes on Instagram, but otherwise doesn’t spend much time on social media. They discuss the toxicity of social media and Zach theorizes that social media is fostering a dopamine addiction in us all. Zach says that if he became the president tomorrow, he would prioritize making sure that mental health is better addressed in schools.

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Michele talks about her trip to Grand Canyon National Park. It started with a fight with her boyfriend, but it ended alright! She discusses how to talk politics with the person you’re dating and shares that she and Joseph got in an argument on their first date- about voting. 

This week’s guest is Amanda, a writer and arts educator. Amanda laments how hard it is to find a therapist and how we should have access to emergency therapy. Michele reveals that she recently quit going to therapy herself. Amanda tells us what it’s like to have strong Trump supporters in her family when she considers herself very liberal. They talk about living in an age of pandemics, crying in public, the VP debate, mailing in your ballot, overconfident political YouTubers, AOC, and of course, Joe freaking Biden. Amanda recommends reading A People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn.

Amanda tells us that her finances are actually faring better now in pandemic times, and about her recent experience interviewing for jobs while trying not to seem too desperate. She also recommends the book Severance by Ling Ma, as well as the Socrates Sculpture Garden in Queens, NY.

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Michele gives some suggestions about how to talk to someone with differing political views. She shares a story about talking to a Trump supporter face to face.

This week’s guest is Trevor Waggoner, an improv and sketch comedian based in Los Angeles. He’s currently a part of a rotating cast on Manager's Special on Twitch. Trevor and Michele bond over the fact that they’ve both acted in TV court shows, but have no idea where to find the footage. 

Trevor tells us about the political climate in Arizona and why he’s especially hopeful that the younger generation will flip the swing state for Biden. He talks about growing up in a predominantly Christian neighborhood, where people tend to vote Republican. He tells us why he’s not a fan of Arizona Governor Doug Ducey. Trevor and Michele also bond over having acid reflux and worrying whether the symptoms are related to COVID. They talk about not being stoked about Biden, but admitting we have to vote for him. He’ll probably be great anyway, who knows! They discuss the debates so far. Trevor tells us about a pilot he’s writing and what’s motivating him to write. He tells us what it was like to quarantine at home with his family in Arizona for six months. Michele asks Trevor whether any of his friendships have changed due to political disagreements. Trevor tells us a story about witnessing anti-maskers in public.

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Michele discusses race and ethnicity as it relates to therapy. She recommends therapy professionals bring up the subject of racial identity with their clients. She mentions a few things white therapists can do to help BIPOC clients especially. 

This week’s guest, Shadia Sepehrnia, tells us the comfort in finding a therapist who is Persian like her. She explains the ease of being able to describe things in Farsi. She discusses how her mother, who’s from Iran, doesn’t understand therapy. Shadia tells us what it’s like to return to therapy after a hiatus from it. She reveals that she is grateful to the pandemic for letting her catch a break from work, so she can figure out how she truly wants to spend her time. Shadia recommends the screenwriting book Story by Robert McKee, which may be a type of therapy in and of itself!  

Shadia talks about getting caught up in the hustle of Hollywood, and how it’s been nice to have the time to read SEVEN books since we entered quarantine!! She also says that she watches zero network television these days, unless it’s 90 Day Fiancé. They also discuss whether staying on Facebook during election season is worth it. Michele asks where Shadia last traveled to before the pandemic. Michele then asks Shadia how her writing/directing career is going.

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Michele admits she’s struggling to be creative during quarantine. She talks about writing journal pages, inspired by David Sedaris’ book, Theft by Finding: Diaries.

This week’s guest is Maddie Silva, an LA-based writer and self-proclaimed pasta water evangelist. Michele and Maddie discuss how hard it’s been to write a script or ANYTHING since the pandemic started. They agree it’s okay to surrender to erratic fits of productivity. They bond over a love for the paranormal show, the X-files.

Maddie divulges that her therapist is breaking up with her because she needs a break, goddammit! Maddie prefers a therapist who is kind and compassionate, whereas Michele prefers a cold-shouldered, bitchy approach.  

Maddie confesses that her friendships have been strained lately with one married friend moving out of state and another friend getting pregnant. (all without consulting her first!) The ladies also discuss using sarcasm as a defense mechanism and commiserate over being forced to socialize at work. Maddie also confesses she almost missed meeting her boyfriend because she was too stubborn to be set up!

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In the premiere episode, Michele talks about rushing to move in with her boyfriend due to the pandemic and her anxiety over keeping her relationship “perfect.” She discusses the book How to Stay in Love by James J. Sexton and how people are dating during these unprecedented times.

This week’s guest is Kelly Mohen, an early childhood intervention specialist. Kelly tells us what it’s like to be an extreme extrovert during quar. Michele and Kelly speculate as to why ANY woman would EVER choose a male therapist. They discuss the pressure to have a baller Christmas every year in an Irish Catholic family. Kelly confesses she’s staying entertained by indulging in “trash” reality TV, such as Disney Fairy Tale Weddings. The ladies also discuss whether Elon Musk and Grimes are doing okay, Jia Tolentino’s book Trick Mirror, approaching dating apps like a video game, and grappling with a fear of rejection.

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