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Comically Exposed

Comically Exposed

by Gabbie Blachman and Heather Nye

Comedy Mental Health

Episode 29 - Interview with Jeannie Mecorney

Trigger warning: child abuse and sexual assault are discussed but not described in this episode. Interview with Jeannie Mecorney, an artist, cartoonist, memoirist and Gabbie’s mom. Jeannie chats with us about life after retirement and finally owning the blank page to work that brings her joy and the ability to reflect on her mentals. She is working on her most personal work a graphic memoir about growing up with a father diagnosed with schizophrenia. Also outside of being mom to Gabbie and Miriam, she is most known for her sharp, witty and funny single panel cartoon, Chicken Scratch. //More about Jeannie// Substack: @chickenscratchcomics Website: mecorney.com Bio: comicallyexposed.com/person/jeannie-mecorney //Therapy acronyms mentioned// DSM-5: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Four (or Five) F’s: fight, flight, freeze, fawn (and flock) //Therapy terms mentioned// anxiety, boundaries, child abuse, depression, generational trauma, intrusive thoughts, rape, schizophrenia, self-care, self-compassion, sexual assault, shame, toxic masculinity, trauma //Links to resources mentioned// 988: https://988lifeline.org/get-help Adult Children of Alcoholics and Other Dysfunctional Families: https://adultchildren.org Adverse Childhood Experiences: https://www.acesaware.org Graphic Medicine: Graphic Novels on Mental Illness: https://www.graphicmedicine.org International OCD Foundation (iocdf): https://iocdf.org National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org Sequential Artists Workshop: https://www.sequentialartistsworkshop.org Correction: Author mentioned was not David Watkins, but Pete Walker. Complex PTSD by Pete Walker: https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9781977338150-complex-ptsd //Connect with Gabbie and Heather// Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcast Interwebs (text or voice message): comicallyexposed.com/ Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)! //Credits// Guest: Jeannie Mecorney Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather Nye Producer & Graphic Designer: Heather Nye Music by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club) Stock Photography by Krakograff Textures (Unsplash)

Episode 28 - We're Back

We're finally back, again! Hiatus shimatus. We discuss the process of finding our creative work and accepting the way we work. Heather tries to figure out what she wants to do and prepares for a difficult conversation. Gabbie finds success with stand up and dreams of bombing and making millions. New episodes on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. //Therapy acronyms mentioned// ACT: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ADHD: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ERP: Exposure & Response Prevention //Therapy terms mentioned// Self-compassion, masking //Connect with Gabbie and Heather// Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcast Interwebs (text or voice message): comicallyexposed.com/ Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)! //Credits// Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather Nye Producer & Graphic Designer: Heather Nye Music by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club) Stock Photography by Faris Mohammed (Unsplash)

Episode 27 - Interview with Angie Hawkins

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: @angiehawkins808 Website: https://www.runninginslippers.com Running in Slippers (a memoir), go to her website to find out where to buy her book. //Therapy acronyms mentioned// ADHD: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder TMS: 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.podcast Interwebs (text or voice message): comicallyexposed.com/ Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)! //Credits// Guest: Angie Hawkins Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather Nye Producer & Graphic Designer: Heather Nye Music by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club) Stock Photography by Jazmin Quaynor (Unsplash)

Episode 26 - Nothing makes you feel funnier than powerlessness.

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 Therapy ADHD: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder DSM-5: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition ERP: 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.com Lauren Veloski, Writing is Bananas: instagram.com/writingisbananas/ //Connect with Gabbie and Heather// Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcast Interwebs (text or voice message): comicallyexposed.com/ Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)! //Credits// Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather Nye Producer & Graphic Designer: Heather Nye Music by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club) Stock Photography by Ferenc Horvath (Unsplash)

Episode 25 - It's OCD Awareness Week!

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.org NOCD: treatmyocd.com //Therapy acronyms mentioned// ADHD: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder ERP: Exposure & Response Prevention TMS: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation //Therapy terms mentioned// Avoidance, Dopamine, Insomnia (sleep issues, nightmares), Values //Connect with Gabbie and Heather// Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcast Interwebs (text or voice message): comicallyexposed.com/ Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)! //Credits// Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather Nye Producer & Graphic Designer: Heather Nye Music by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club) Stock Photography by Washington Oliveira (Unsplash)

Episode 24 - Interview with Winston Carter

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: @winstonious Twitter: @winstonious [REDACTED] Sketch team's Instagram: @redactedsketchcomedy Drac and the Swamp Rats' Instagram: @dracswamprats //Therapy acronyms mentioned// ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ADHD (ADD): Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder CBT: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy GAD: Generalized Anxiety Disorder ERP: 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.podcast Interwebs (text or voice message): comicallyexposed.com/ Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)! //Credits// Guest: Winston Carter Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather Nye Producer & Graphic Designer: Heather Nye Music by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club) Stock Photography by Jan Huber (Unsplash)

Episode 23 - Happy First Birthday, Podcast!

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.podcast Interwebs (text or voice message): comicallyexposed.com/ Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)! //Credits// Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather Nye Producer & Graphic Designer: Heather Nye Music by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club) Stock Photography by Michael Dziedzic (Unsplash)

Episode 22 - Interview with Christopher Morucci

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.com Instagram: @christophermorucci Spotify: spotify.com (christopher morucci) Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/christopher-morucci/1460091235 YouTube: youtube.com/@Morucci //Therapy acronyms mentioned// ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ADHD: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder CBT: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy RSD: 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/nfph No Suggestion: preciousgorgeous.com/no-suggestion-podcast //Connect with Gabbie and Heather// Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcast Interwebs (text or voice message): comicallyexposed.com/ Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)! //Credits// Guest: Christopher Morucci Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather Nye Producer & Graphic Designer: Heather Nye Music by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club) Stock Photography by Jazmin Quaynor (Unsplash)

Episode 21 - Interview with Ege Öztokat

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/antidepressed If you like what you heard, check out Episode 12 for more Ege. And more interviews to come. //More about Ege:// Instagram: @egeoe & @aramagecmisipod Podcast: Arama Geçmişi, https://open.spotify.com/show/5z8s2RaZXH5WyWIE5zqmqk Book (in Turkish): “Yelpazem de Mi Sikiyönetime Giriyor?” on Amazon (or wherever you buy books) //Connect with Gabbie and Heather:// Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcast Interwebs: comicallyexposed.com Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)! //Credits// Guest: Ege Öztokat Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather Nye Producer & Graphic Designer: Heather Nye Music by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club) Stock Photography by Jazmin Quaynor (Unsplash)

Episode 20 - Get weird, everybody.

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 Reprocessing ERP: Exposure and Response Prevention PTSD: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder //Connect with Gabbie and Heather// Instagram: @comicallyexp.podcast Interwebs (email & voice message): comicallyexposed.com/ Thank you for listening (and reading the show notes)! //Credits// Hosts: Gabbie Blachman & Heather Nye Producer & Graphic Designer: Heather Nye Music by Gxldxn Fxnch - “Not Like the Other (Instrumental)” (Licensed through Track Club) Stock Photography by Mel Poole (Unsplash)

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