Interview with Angie Hawkins, an author and storyteller that studied at Second City in Chicago. She published her first memoir, Running in Slippers, is a raw and vulnerable retelling that begins with a breakup and loss of a parent to a life changing motivational conference that sparks a big move from Chicago to Hawaii. Also, her rediscovering her passion for writing. Angie shares her experiences with anxiety, depression and an eating disorder. We discuss the differences between anxiety attacks and panic attacks. And the fact that Angie and Gabbie are improv snobs.//More about Angie//Instagram: @angiehawkins808Website: https://www.runninginslippers.comRunning in Slippers (a memoir), go to her website to find out where to buy her book.//Therapy acronyms mentioned//ADHD: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderTMS: Transcranial magnetic stimulation//Therapy terms mentioned//Anxiety, anxiety attacks, compulsions, depression, disordered, dissociation, eating disorder, intrusive thoughts, mindfulness (being present, grounded), panic attacks, perfectionism, self-compassion, self-harm//Connect with Gabbie and Heather//Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcastInterwebs (text or voice message): comicallyexposed.com/Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!//Credits//Guest: Angie HawkinsHosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather NyeProducer & Graphic Designer: Heather NyeMusic by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)Stock Photography by Jazmin Quaynor (Unsplash)
We're finally back! Did you miss us? Well, we missed you.Nothing makes you feel funnier than powerlessness. We chat about the struggles of ERP, accepting uncertainty and overthinking paralysis. Gabbie brings up the phenomenon of experiencing less OCD while traveling and the crows she is trying to befriend. Also, Heather needs to stop thinking.Next episode will be our interview with Angie Hawkins.//Therapy acronyms mentioned//ACT: Acceptance & Commitment TherapyADHD: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderDSM-5: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth EditionERP: Exposure & Response Prevention//Therapy terms mentioned//Anxiety, autism, compulsions, depression, imaginal, intrusive thoughts, overthinking, rigid thinking, rules, self-compassion, talk therapy, uncertainty//Other things mentioned//Gabbie's Tutors: awesomesaucetutor.comLauren Veloski, Writing is Bananas: instagram.com/writingisbananas///Connect with Gabbie and Heather//Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcastInterwebs (text or voice message): comicallyexposed.com/Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!//Credits//Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather NyeProducer & Graphic Designer: Heather NyeMusic by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)Stock Photography by Ferenc Horvath (Unsplash)
It's OCD Awareness Week! Gabbie reminds Heather of the rules we create. Heather gives Gabbie a deadline. We discuss disrupting our OCD by doing something different, holding things loosely and nightmares. Also, comedy things we are working on.//OCD Resources//IOCDF: iocdf.orgNOCD: treatmyocd.com//Therapy acronyms mentioned//ADHD: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive DisorderERP: Exposure & Response PreventionTMS: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation//Therapy terms mentioned//Avoidance, Dopamine, Insomnia (sleep issues, nightmares), Values//Connect with Gabbie and Heather//Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcastInterwebs (text or voice message): comicallyexposed.com/Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!//Credits//Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather NyeProducer & Graphic Designer: Heather NyeMusic by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)Stock Photography by Washington Oliveira (Unsplash)
Interview with Winston Carter, a talented Los Angeles based comedian, writer, editor and musician. He is a member of the Pack Theater house team [REDACTED] and the drummer of the band Drac and the Swamp Rats. Winston chats about his mental health and his feelings on accepting them as they are, good or bad. And gifts everyone with memorable stories about an anxiety fueled flight from China to save dogs and a gas leak during a basement gig. We discuss claustrophobia, anxiety and an accidental exposure watching YouTube. Also, the important mental health benefit of exercising and drinking water.If you enjoyed Winston's episode, check out Ege's (Ep. 12 & 21), Maeve's (Ep. 18 & 19) & Christopher's (Ep. 22) interviews.//More about Winston//Instagram: @winstoniousTwitter: @winstonious[REDACTED] Sketch team's Instagram: @redactedsketchcomedyDrac and the Swamp Rats' Instagram: @dracswamprats//Therapy acronyms mentioned//ACT: Acceptance and Commitment TherapyADHD (ADD): Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive DisorderCBT: Cognitive Behavioral TherapyGAD: Generalized Anxiety DisorderERP: Exposure and Response Prevention//Therapy terms mentioned//Anxiety, Catastrophizing, Claustrophobia, Cognitive Distortion, Dopamine, Imaginals, Intrusive Thoughts, Panic Attacks, Physical Ticks//Connect with Gabbie and Heather//Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcastInterwebs (text or voice message): comicallyexposed.com/Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!//Credits//Guest: Winston CarterHosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather NyeProducer & Graphic Designer: Heather NyeMusic by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)Stock Photography by Jan Huber (Unsplash)
Happy First Birthday, Podcast! Gabbie moves to her new place and finds a note with a hot take on Dan Aykroyd. Heather wants to get messy and be more open. We discuss OCD's best friend the backdoor spike. Also, self-compassion and new catchphrases for the show.More interview episodes to come. And more of us too.//Therapy acronyms mentioned//ADHD: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder//Therapy terms mentioned//Backdoor spike (OCD), Judgement, Perfectionism, Self-compassion//Connect with Gabbie and Heather//Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcastInterwebs (text or voice message): comicallyexposed.com/Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!//Credits//Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather NyeProducer & Graphic Designer: Heather NyeMusic by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)Stock Photography by Michael Dziedzic (Unsplash)
Interview with Christopher Morucci, a Brooklyn-based indie darling. They are a gifted multitalented actor, musician, dancer, writer and producer. Christopher vulnerably shares their mental health challenges and the therapeutic power of creative outlets. We discuss reframing nerves, therapy, rejection and Christopher’s great-grandmother’s mystical abilities. Also, we discuss ADHD, the importance of mindfulness, acceptance and building a creative community.If you enjoyed Christopher's episode, check out Ege's (Ep. 12 & 21) and Maeve's (Ep. 18 & 19) interviews.//More about Christopher://Website: christophermorucci.comInstagram: @christophermorucciSpotify: spotify.com (christopher morucci)Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/christopher-morucci/1460091235YouTube: youtube.com/@Morucci//Therapy acronyms mentioned//ACT: Acceptance and Commitment TherapyADHD: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive DisorderCBT: Cognitive Behavioral TherapyRSD: Rejection Sensitivity Disorder//Therapy terms mentioned//Anxiety, Being Present, Depression, Dopamine, Inner Critic, Meditation, Mindfulness, Perfectionism, Rejection, Rumination//Podcasts mentioned//Attitudes: attitudespodcast.com/Dungeons & Daddies: dungeonsanddaddies.com/Hey Riddle Riddle: heyriddleriddle.com/Noah Friend Power Hour: doyounoahfriend.com/nfphNo Suggestion: preciousgorgeous.com/no-suggestion-podcast//Connect with Gabbie and Heather//Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcastInterwebs (text or voice message): comicallyexposed.com/Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!//Credits//Guest: Christopher MorucciHosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather NyeProducer & Graphic Designer: Heather NyeMusic by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)Stock Photography by Jazmin Quaynor (Unsplash)
Ege Öztokat is back for another interview. She graces us with her comedic brilliance and timing. Ege discusses her upcoming solo show at Edinburgh Fringe, her love of watching Bravo and her checking OCD. We also talk about good and bad therapists and Ege's surprise gift of an exposure by a gray mattress and one set of bed sheets.Ege will be performing her solo show “Antidepressed” at Edinburgh Fringe Festival for the entire month of August 2024. Go see her show: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/antidepressedIf you like what you heard, check out Episode 12 for more Ege. And more interviews to come.//More about Ege://Instagram: @egeoe & @aramagecmisipodPodcast: Arama Geçmişi, https://open.spotify.com/show/5z8s2RaZXH5WyWIE5zqmqkBook (in Turkish): “Yelpazem de Mi Sikiyönetime Giriyor?” on Amazon (or wherever you buy books)//Connect with Gabbie and Heather://Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcastInterwebs: comicallyexposed.comThank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!//Credits//Guest: Ege ÖztokatHosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather NyeProducer & Graphic Designer: Heather NyeMusic by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)Stock Photography by Jazmin Quaynor (Unsplash)
Get weird, everybody. Gabbie plans to see comedy shows and Heather gets bored. We discuss inspirations from other comedy people, the rules we create and the manipulations we do to not face the things we fear the most. Special thanks to our mystery guest, the leaf blower.//Therapy acronyms mentioned//EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and ReprocessingERP: Exposure and Response PreventionPTSD: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder//Connect with Gabbie and Heather//Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcastInterwebs (email & voice message): comicallyexposed.com/Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!//Credits//Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather NyeProducer & Graphic Designer: Heather NyeMusic by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)Stock Photography by Mel Poole (Unsplash)
An interview with our friend, Maeve Forti (part 2 of 2). Maeve is a multi-hyphenated powerhouse. She's a gifted improviser and talented actor on screen and on stage. And if that wasn't enough, Maeve is also an up-and-coming filmmaker and writer. We discuss her recent OCD diagnosis, living with ADHD and traumatic grief. Also, we talk about compulsions, using school to prove our normalcy and our psychiatrists not validating us enough.If you enjoyed Maeve's interview episodes, be sure to check out our interview with Ege Öztokat (episode 12).//More about Maeve://Website: maeveforti.com/IMDb: imdb.com/name/nm13410993/TikTok: @maeveefortiFacebook: @maeve40Instagram: @maevefortiLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maeve-forti-901a88a8///Therapy acronyms mentioned//ACT: Acceptance and Commitment TherapyAuDHD: (unofficial) a person with both Autism and ADHDBPD: Borderline Personality DisorderDSM-5: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental DisordersEMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and ReprocessingERP: Exposure and Response PreventionPTSD: Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderCPTSD: Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder//Links to resources mentioned//Y-BOCS (Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38380483/National Library of Medicine (avoidance behaviors in OCD): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6945296///Connect with Gabbie and Heather//Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcastInterwebs (email & voice message): comicallyexposed.com/Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!//Credits//Guest: Maeve FortiHosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather NyeProducer & Graphic Designer: Heather NyeMusic by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)Stock Photography by Jazmin Quaynor (Unsplash)
An interview with our friend, Maeve Forti (part 1 of 2). Maeve is a multi-hyphenated powerhouse. She's a gifted improviser and talented actor on the screen and the stage. And if that wasn't enough, Maeve is also an up-and-coming filmmaker and writer. We discuss her recent OCD diagnosis, living with ADHD and the grief of losing a parent. Also, we talk about executive function issues, living on the edge with procrastination and her aspirational wedding gift registry.The next episode is the conclusion of this hilarious and vulnerable conversation with Maeve.//More about Maeve://Website: maeveforti.com/IMDb: imdb.com/name/nm13410993/TikTok: @maeveefortiFacebook: @maeve40Instagram: @maevefortiLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maeve-forti-901a88a8///Therapy acronyms mentioned//ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy//Links to resources mentioned//Y-BOCS (Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38380483///Interview open call//Are you a comedy person that has been formally diagnosed with OCD or ADHD or anxiety or depression or all the above? We would love to hear from you.//Connect with Gabbie and Heather//Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcastInterwebs (email & voice message): comicallyexposed.com/Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!//Credits//Guest: Maeve FortiHosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather NyeProducer & Graphic Designer: Heather NyeMusic by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)Stock Photography by Jazmin Quaynor (Unsplash)
Sleep, I don’t know her. Gabbie and Heather discuss trying to function while sleep deprived and stopping rumination compulsions thanks to Dr. Michael Greenberg (Rumination-Focused ERP). Special appearance from our podcast director, Bunny the dog.Next episodes will feature an interview with the hilarious and talented, Maeve Forti.//Therapy acronyms mentioned//ERP: Exposure and Response PreventionACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy//Links to resources mentioned//OCD Stories #269 with Dr. Michael Greenburg: https://theocdstories.com/episode/dr-michael-greenberg-269///Interview open call//Are you a comedy person that has been formally diagnosed with OCD and/or ADHD? We would love to hear from you.//Connect with Gabbie and Heather//Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcastInterwebs (email & voice message): comicallyexposed.comThank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!//Credits//Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather NyeProducer & Graphic Designer: Heather NyeMusic by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)Stock Photography by Julia Joppien (Unsplash)
Rigidity and rules and control, oh my! Gabbie battles with insurance (and the state of US mental healthcare). Heather learns new skills. We discuss being easy on (lying to) yourself and disrupting OCD with cognitive flexibility, mindfulness and self-compassion. And the similarities and differences between OCD and ADHD. Also, working on comedy stuff.//Therapy acronyms mentioned//ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy//Links to resources mentioned//NOCD, Instagram: @treatmyocdMental Health America, Instagram: @mentalhealthamerica//Interview open call//Are you a comedy person that has been formally diagnosed with OCD and/or ADHD? We would like to hear from you.//Connect with Gabbie and Heather//Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcastInterwebs (email & voice message): comicallyexposed.comThank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!//Credits//Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather NyeProducer & Graphic Designer: Heather NyeMusic by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)Stock Photography by David Pennington (Unsplash)
Approaching things a little bit differently. Gabbie has a breakthrough about the job search. And Heather is open to being creative thanks to ACT. We discuss revealing too much of our psyches, our mutual enemy (perfectionism) and panic attacks. Also, the effectiveness of self-compassion and how unnatural the practice feels.//Therapy acronyms mentioned//ACT: Acceptance and Commitment TherapyERP: Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy//Links to resources mentioned//Antigravity Academy, Instagram: @antigravityacademyCalCareers: https://calcareers.ca.gov/Jonny Say, Instagram: @jonnysaytherapyVery Important People Show, Instagram: @veryimportantpeopleshow//Interview open call//Are you a comedy person that has been formally diagnosed with OCD and/or ADHD? We would like to hear from you.//Connect with Gabbie and Heather//Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcastInterwebs (email & voice message): comicallyexposed.comThank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!//Credits//Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather NyeProducer & Graphic Designer: Heather NyeMusic by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)Stock Photography by Bernd Klutsch (Unsplash)
Sometimes it’s beneficial to turn into a skid. Also, goal to not goal, at least for now. Gabbie buys a lot of shoes and worries about distractions. Heather starts a new non-writing class. They discuss anticipation of disasters, not holding things so tightly and intentions. Special appearances by the neighbor’s leaf blower and Bunny our beloved executive producer. *Originally published on April 3, 2024.//Therapy acronyms mentioned//ACT: Acceptance and Commitment TherapyERP: Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy//Links to resources mentioned//Jonny Say, Instagram: @jonnysaytherapy//Interview open call//Are you a comedy person that has been formally diagnosed with OCD and/or ADHD? Send us a DM on Instagram or on the podcast website.//Connect with Gabbie and Heather//Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcastInterwebs: comicallyexposed.comThank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!//Credits//Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather NyeProducer & Graphic Designer: Heather NyeMusic by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)Stock Photography by Kelsy Gagnebin (Unsplash)
Normal does not exist. We discuss our mutual attraction to puzzles, our childhood experiences with OCD and not killing our loved ones.Topics: shame, masking, Pure O and Somatic OCD//Interview open call//Are you a comedy person that has been formally diagnosed with OCD and/or ADHD? Send us a DM on Instagram or the podcast website.//Connect with Gabbie and Heather//Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcastInterwebs: comicallyexposed.comThank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!//Credits//Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather NyeProducer & Graphic Designer: Heather NyeMusic by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)Stock Photography by Washington Oliveira (Unsplash)
Our very first interview is with our friend (and sometimes critic), Ege Öztokat. Ege is a brilliant multi-lingual stand-up comedian, writer and expert improviser from Istanbul, Turkey. She candidly shares with us her experiences with Contamination OCD. We discuss Hollywood’s misrepresentation of OCD, bad therapy experiences and the necessity of medication and its less helpful effects. Also, we chat about comedy writing and performing and how English is her comedy language.Ege has a one-woman show called “Antidepressed” with upcoming performances in Turkey. She will also bring her one-woman show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for the entire month of August 2024.//More about Ege://Instagram: @egeoe & @aramagecmisipodPodcast: Arama Geçmişi, https://open.spotify.com/show/5z8s2RaZXH5WyWIE5zqmqkBook (in Turkish): “Yelpazem de Mi Sikiyönetime Giriyor?” on Amazon (or wherever you buy books)//Connect with Gabbie and Heather://Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcastInterwebs: comicallyexposed.comThank you for listening (and reading the show notes)!//Credits//Guest: Ege ÖztokatHosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather NyeProducer & Graphic Designer: Heather NyeMusic by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)Stock Photography by Jazmin Quaynor (Unsplash)
Feel the feelings and spittin’ jokes at the mountain goats. Gabbie builds a better foundation for comedy and life. Heather gets rejected and life doesn’t end. We discuss curiosity mindset, mental health biases in the medical profession and celebrating the hard things.For real this time, the next episode will feature our talented and funny friend Ege Öztokat.Therapy acronyms mentioned:CBT - Cognitive Behavioral TherapyThank you for listening! Please subscribe to us wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @comicallyexp.podcast. Or visit our website, https://comicallyexposed.com.//Credits//Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather NyeProducer & Graphic Designer: Heather NyeMusic by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)Stock Photography by Freddie Marriage (Unsplash)
It's a longer episode, but nobody's keeping score. Gabbie and Heather take risks. Also, Bunny the dog and producer makes an (interruption) appearance. We discuss OCD, detaching, social media and Gabbie speaks a little French. The next episode will be an interview with our talented and funny friend Ege Öztokat.Therapy acronyms mentioned:TMS - Transcranial Magnetic StimulationLinks to resources mentioned:Pilotpalooza - https://scriptanatomy.com/pilotpalooza/NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month https://nanowrimo.org/Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to us wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @comicallyexp.podcast. Or visit our website, https://comicallyexposed.com.//Credits//Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather NyeProducer & Graphic Designer: Heather NyeMusic by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)Photo by Heather Nye
It's a new year with new intentions and the same old OCD. Heather gets better at starting the show and Gabbie ventures into new territory. We discuss self-criticism, therapy, unsolicited advice and stealing New Year's goals from each other. Also in the future, there will be interviews with our writer friends to discuss comedy and mental health.Therapy acronyms mentioned:ACT - Acceptance and Commitment TherapyERP - Exposure Response PreventionTMS - Transcranial Magnetic StimulationLinks to resources mentioned:NOCD - https://www.treatmyocd.com/Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to us wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @comicallyexp.podcast. Or visit our website, https://comicallyexposed.com.//Credits//Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather NyeProducer & Graphic Designer: Heather NyeMusic by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)Stock Photography by Alexander Gray (Unsplash)
Bringing real shrug energy. Gabbie keeps things open and Heather finds ways to trick her OCD. We discuss penny sock, podcasts and pi/pie. Also, Bunny the dog, producer of the show, has opinions.We're taking a small winter break and will return with Episode 9 on January 24, 2024.Therapy acronyms mentioned:ERP - Exposure Response PreventionTMS - Transcranial Magnetic StimulationLinks to resources mentioned:IOCDF (International OCD Foundation) – https://iocdf.org/Descript/Squadcast.fm - https://squadcast.fm/Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to us wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @comicallyexp.podcast. Or visit our website, https://comicallyexposed.com.//Credits//Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather NyeProducer & Graphic Designer: Heather NyeMusic by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club)Stock Photography by Paper Textures (Unsplash)