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Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast

By: Christina & Lauren
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Through the art of candid conversation and with the help of their community, cohosts Christina and Lauren tackle heavy topics with a blend of empathy, insight, and humor. We hope you'll join the conversation!

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Episodes
  • #229 Cupcakes After Dark feat. Rachel Kramer Bussel
    Feb 10 2026

    This week we’re joined by Rachel, writer and editor of Open Secrets Magazine. Topics include ADHD, hoarding, losing a friend to an eating disorder, name changes, and risky blogging. Enjoy!

    You can find Rachel at Open Secrets Magazine and on Substack as Rachel Kramer Bussel.

    Thoughts on the episode? Here’s how to join the conversation:

    * Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/picklesandvodka (first timers get a free sticker!*)

    * Subscribe to our Substack and never miss an episode: picklesandvodka.substack.com

    * Watch our faces on YouTube: youtube.com/@picklesandvodkapodcast

    * Follow our Instagram for poll alerts: @picklesandvodkapodcast

    * Join our Facebook group: facebook.com/picklesandvodkapodcast

    * Send us an email: picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com

    * Christina’s personal Instagram: @xtinajumper

    * Christina’s Substack (crisis corner): xtinajumper.substack.com

    * Lauren’s personal Instagram: @lauren___afh

    References:

    * Christina’s essay in Open Secrets: Am I Food Insecure Because I Have Bulimia, Or Do I Have Bulimia Because I’m Food Insecure?

    * Lauren’s first episode as a guest: #44 The Most Popular Girl in the Psych Ward feat. Lauren

    Credits:

    * Edited by Christina Jumper

    * Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

    *while supplies last



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    50 mins
  • #228 Internal Screaming All the Way feat. j'naii
    Feb 3 2026

    We bring reinforcements to answer a listener voice message. Digressions include being visibly disordered at work, snappy comebacks for nosy colleagues, people who refuse to listen, and a broken tailbone. We even try to therapize each other, with mixed results. Enjoy!

    Thanks to Mads for today’s voice message! Thoughts on the episode? Want to suggest a topic? Here’s how to join the conversation:

    * Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/picklesandvodka (first timers get a free sticker!*)

    * Subscribe to our Substack and never miss an episode: picklesandvodka.substack.com

    * Watch our faces on YouTube: youtube.com/@picklesandvodkapodcast

    * Follow our Instagram for poll alerts: @picklesandvodkapodcast

    * Join our Facebook group: facebook.com/picklesandvodkapodcast

    * Send us an email: picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com

    * Christina’s personal Instagram: @xtinajumper

    * Christina’s Substack (crisis corner): xtinajumper.substack.com

    * Lauren’s personal Instagram: @lauren___afh

    Credits:

    * Edited by Christina Jumper

    * Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

    *while supplies last



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    48 mins
  • #227.5 Crushed by the Weight of the World feat. Vikki
    Jan 28 2026

    Surprise! We’re finally releasing the bonus episode Lauren recorded while Christina was in the psych ward. Joining her is recurring guest Vikki, who brings a heavy topic to the table. Digressions include misfitted college majors, making up lies to be more popular, the crippling weight of being alone in the world, and…Taco. Enjoy!

    Thoughts on the episode? Want to suggest a topic? Here’s how to join the conversation:

    * Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/picklesandvodka (first timers get a free sticker!*)

    * Subscribe to our Substack and never miss an episode: picklesandvodka.substack.com

    * Watch our faces on YouTube: youtube.com/@picklesandvodkapodcast

    * Follow our Instagram for poll alerts: @picklesandvodkapodcast

    * Join our Facebook group: facebook.com/picklesandvodkapodcast

    * Send us an email: picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com

    * Christina’s personal Instagram: @xtinajumper

    * Christina’s Substack (crisis corner): xtinajumper.substack.com

    * Lauren’s personal Instagram: @lauren___afh

    Credits:

    * Edited by Christina Jumper

    * Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

    *while supplies last



    Get full access to Pickles and Vodka at picklesandvodka.substack.com/subscribe
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    33 mins
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