Best Female Hysteria Podcasts (2024)

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14. John Nash's Extraordinary Journey 50:03

1d ago50:03

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Get inspired as Kelly tells us the extraordinary life story of John Nash, the genius behind the Nash Equilibrium, and his courageous battle with paranoid schizophrenia. We'll discuss how support systems and resilience can help overcome even the most daunting mental health challenges. Text us your 2° Follow us on Instagram @imnotokkpodcast Email us …

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Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, PT 8 | Ep 88 58:17

1d ago58:17

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In this episode, we cover chapters 17 through 19, when the creature confronts and begs his maker to build him a new companion. Victor then goes on a journey to perform his dreaded task. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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13. Electroconvulsive Therapy ECT and Donuts 50:51

1d ago50:51

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Kimberly gets serious this week with an in-depth look at electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). She clears up misconceptions, discusses the procedures, and highlights the benefits and risks involved. Then join us for our book club where we finish the book “How to do The Work” by Dr. Nicole LePera. Text us your 2° Follow us on Instagram @imnotokkpodcast E…

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Bring A Folding Chair 48:01

2h ago48:01

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How do we tackle huge systemic intersectional environmental justice issues at the local level? That's today's big question, and my guest is Jacqui Patterson. Jacqui is the Founder and Executive Director of the Chisholm Legacy Project, which helps connect Black communities that are being disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis with the res…

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12. Ethics and the Rosenhan Experiment 1:19:30

12d ago1:19:30

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Intrigued by psychological experiments and their ethical ramifications? Kelly’s deep dive into the Rosenhan experiment of the 1970s will captivate you. We discuss how David Rosenhan's pseudo-patients exposed flaws in psychiatric diagnoses and mental institutions. Then our candid chat about emotional maturity, inspired by Dr. Nicole LePera’s "How to…

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The Evil Eye and Witchcraft Murder in Kalamazoo | Ep 87 43:51

4d ago43:51

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On this week's episode we delve into the superstition of the evil eye and a case of witchcraft murder in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1929 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Science of Fiction 1:05:05

15d ago1:05:05

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Why is it so important that we share the science of fiction, and what do we do with it once we have it? That's today's big question, and my guest is Maddie Stone. Maddie is a prolific science journalist. She is a doctor of earth and environmental sciences. She's the former science editor of the technology website Gizmodo, which I love, and the foun…

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11. Cult Mind Tricks and Fire Pits 1:20:18

16d ago1:20:18

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Have you ever wondered why seemingly ordinary people join cults? What mental tactics do cult leaders use to manipulate their followers? In this episode Kimberly promises to unravel these mysteries and more. We then cover chapter 11 of ‘How to do The Work’ by Dr. Nicole LePera during our book club. Text us your 2° Follow us on Instagram @imnotokkpod…

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Essay: In Bruges 19:44

11d ago19:44

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This week: Do you like cookies? What about olive oil cake? What about chocolate chip coffee cake? Listen on. Here's What You Can Do: 🌍️ Donate to support African farmers by increasing incomes and improving food security through the Alliance for a Green Africa. 🌎️ Volunteer to join the Coffee & Climate Network, an organization that connects stakehol…

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10. WWI Shell Shock and Mental Illness 55:50

28d ago55:50

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Kelly tells the story of how Shell Shock came to be during WWI trench warfare and the mental illnesses it caused. We the have our weekly book club discussion about boundaries from chapter 10 of Dr. Nicole LePera's book 'How to Do the Work'. Text us your 2° Follow us on Instagram @imnotokkpodcast Email us at notokkpodcast@gmail.com We appreciate you…

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Chronic Illness: Not Actually Female Hysteria! 1:11:41

18d ago1:11:41

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How do we take a huge chronic disease burden like Lyme disease or long COVID or even long flu and make it so personal that we simply can't ignore it anymore? That's today's big question and my guest is Dr. Mikki Tal, an immunoengineer and a principal scientist at MIT. Dr. Tal leads the Tal Research Group within the Department of Biological Engineer…

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RE-RELEASE: Strange and Unusual Headlines | Kept Dead Child In Their Home | Ep 86 51:57

29d ago51:57

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This week's headline comes from St. Louis Post Dispatch, published on December 23, 1900 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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9. Hysteria Diagnoses and Sexism 57:52

1M ago57:52

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Kimberly breaks down the origins of the diagnosis of Hysteria and how it evolved throughout history. We then have our book club discussion about trauma bonds from chapter 9 of Dr. Nicole LePera's book 'How to Do the Work'. Text us your 2° Follow us on Instagram @imnotokkpodcast Email us at notokkpodcast@gmail.com We appreciate you!…

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Essay: How to get more Good Energy 12:09

1M ago12:09

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This week: This week I wrote about a groundbreaking and essential new study that — thank christ — is not actually about which seemingly reasonable dietary supplement will definitely extend/tragically cut short your life. It’s about 🍿 film, and after you’re done reading, I’d love it if you replied to this email with some favorite movies that moved t…

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8. Winston Churchill’s Battle With Bipolar 48:37

1M ago48:37

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This week Kelly tells the story of Sir Winston Churchill's mental health journey and how it sculpted his leadership. Then we dissect the ego as our protector and sometimes adversary by drawing insights from chapter 8 of Dr. Nicole LePera's "How to Do the Work." Text us your 2° Follow us on Instagram @imnotokkpodcast Email us at notokkpodcast@gmail.…

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Nymph of the Woods, The Vanishing of a Child Prodigy | Ep 85 57:31

1M ago57:31

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Barbara Newhall Follett was considered a child prodigy when her first novel "The House Without Windows" was published at age 12 in 1927, and then she had vanished forever when she was 25 in 1939. What happened to Barbara? And what does her disappearance possibly have to do with another woman who vanished in New Hampshire in 1936, Elsie Whittemore? …

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Essay: Bridget Jones, Climate Hero 29:42

1M ago29:42

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This week: In this essay, I will argue that Bridget Jones is the perfect climate-era hero, because she is all of us. Here's What You Can Do: 🌍️ Donate to Project HOPE to support frontline teams working to strengthen healthcare systems and respond to crises globally. 🌎️ Volunteer to share your climate solutions work with the Global Solutions Diary f…

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7. Depression Doggy and Music Therapy 58:02

2M ago58:02

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This week Kimberly explores music's profound impact on mental health. We then continue to delve deeper into Dr. Nicole LaPera's book, "How to Do the Work" with a discussion on chapter 7. Join us to unpack the complex melodies that make up the soundtracks of our lives. Text us your 2° Follow us on Instagram @imnotokkpodcast Email us at notokkpodcast…

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Keeping Long COVID In The News 1:16:06

1M ago1:16:06

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Who is still covering Long COVID, and how much is the audience actually growing? That's today's big question, and my guests are Betsy Ladygetz and Miles Griffis, editors and co-founders of The Sick Times, a journalist-founded website chronicling the Long COVID crisis. The Sick Times investigates injustices, challenges powerful institutions, wades t…

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6. Valium is Mommy’s Little Helper 46:05

2M ago46:05

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This week tune in to listen to Kelly discuss the pharmaceutical drug Valium. We then talk about chapter 6 of "How to Do the Work" by Nicole LePera at our book club. Text us your 2° Follow us on Instagram @imnotokkpodcast Email us at notokkpodcast@gmail.com We appreciate you!By Kelly Kranz & Kimberly Jahns

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Strange & Unusual Headlines |Catch Jersey Devil | Ep 84 57:16

2M ago57:16

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This week's headline was published by Escanaba Morning Press on July 6, 1911. In this episode, we get into Jersey Devil lore, a trolling Benjamin Franklin, a mysterious Irish creature, frozen hoof prints, a Philadelphia Dime Museum, a doctored kangaroo, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https…

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5. Social Media and Mental Wellbeing 1:02:32

2M ago1:02:32

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From the comforting nostalgia of AOL chat rooms to the modern-day pressures of crafting the perfect Instagram story, Kimberly tells us how to navigate the complex web of social media's impact on our lives. It's not just about what you post, but how these platforms can shape your feelings of connection and self-worth. We then discuss chapter 5 of "H…

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Essay: Program The World 27:00

2M ago27:00

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This week: Let’s talk about the Information Era. Here's What You Can Do: Donate (and subscribe!) to the 19th, an independent, non-profit, kick-ass newsroom reporting on gender and politics. Volunteer with Tech Shift to build a fairer, more just technological future. 🌏️ Get educated about the powerful institutions using technology to change society …

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4. Mental Institutions and Dorthea Dix 49:24

2M ago49:24

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Ever find yourself yearning for the simplicity of childhood amusements amidst the BS of adult life? We certainly do. Join us through the nostalgia of play as we explore how these pastimes aren't just for kids – they're serious stress-busters for grown-ups too. In this week's episode, Kelly tells us the story of Dorthea Dix and her impact on psychia…

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The Social Infrastructure of Water 1:20:49

2M ago1:20:49

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What have we learned from millennia of water insecurity, of climate changes and disasters, of building along freshwater ways and the ocean, that we can apply today? That's today's big question, and my guest is Dr. Amber Wutich. Dr. Wutich is an ASU President's Professor, Director of the Center for Global Health, and 2023 MacArthur Fellow. She's an …

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Invasion of the Flying Saucers | Ep 83 50:15

2M ago50:15

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Beginning in June, 1947, when a news article reached millions about a UFO sighting over Mt Rainier, flying saucer mania began, and lasted through the 1950s. Intensified by an alleged invasion of saucers over Washington DC, nuclear war, and the newly began Cold War, it was a time when the world feared that we may be overtaken by little, green men. S…

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3. Solitary Confinement and The Human Psyche 1:01:12

3M ago1:01:12

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On this week's episode, we are swapping stories that might just make you feel better about your productivity pitfalls and late-night snack-inspired dreams. Kimberly takes us on a journey through solitary confinement and its effects on the human psyche. Join our book club discussion of Chapter 3 from Dr. Nicole LePera's "How To Do The Work" this wee…

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2. Soul-sucking Couch and Vincent van Gogh 1:00:34

3M ago1:00:34

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Discover the captivating story of Vincent van Gogh and the impact of mental health on his life. Join our book club discussion of Chapter 2 from Dr. Nicole LePera's "How To Do The Work" this week. Text us your 2° Follow us on Instagram @imnotokkpodcast Email us at notokkpodcast@gmail.com We appreciate you!…

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Essay: The Aftermath 26:45

3M ago26:45

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This week: Bernie decided March 15th is Long COVID Awareness Day, so I thought it was an appropriate moment to try to pull together the threads of why Long COVID pisses me off so much, examples of other self-defeating issues we never learned from, and a blueprint for how to do better, better. Here's What You Can Do: 🌎️ Donate to Partners in Health …

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Introducing I'm Not O.KK 1:21

3M ago1:21

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Welcome to I'm Not O.KK, a fresh and engaging podcast where we dive deep into the world of mental health with authenticity, empathy, and a dash of humor. Hosted by two dynamic voices Kimberly Jahns and Kelly Kranz, each episode brings to light aspects of mental health history through storytelling and today's personal stories and triumphs that remin…

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1. Embracing the Chaos 1:00:41

3M ago1:00:41

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Welcome to our debut episode! Explore the depths of our mental states, delve into the eerie world of lobotomies, and crack open Dr. Nicole LePera's "How To Do The Work" as we discuss Chapter 1 together. Text us your 2° Follow us on Instagram @imnotokkpodcast Email us at notokkpodcast@gmail.com We appreciate you!…

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The Manananggals of the Philippines and other Female Vampires of Southeast Asia | Ep 82 34:47

3M ago34:47

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In this week's episode, listen to learn more about the fascinating female vampires of Southeast Asia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Best Depression Treatment For You 1:10:23

3M ago1:10:23

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You know you're stressed. You know you're anxious. Do you have depression? And do you need to know the latest in the biology of how the brain works and depression works or doesn't work and whether the gut is involved in getting meaningful help? That's today's big question. I promise it's kind of one question, even if there are a ton of different an…

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Essay: How To Give 29:46

3M ago29:46

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This week: There are few problems so simple that a single donation can fix them. Usually, to turn a problem into a realistic opportunity takes many donations. Over time, spread over a large number of donors. But all the work before that is kind of exhausting: you’ve gotta make sure your donation goes to the right place, the right organization, the …

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Can Capitalism (Justly) Solve the Climate Crisis? 1:02:12

4M ago1:02:12

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The climate clock is ticking faster and faster. How can we use capitalism to undo the bad stuff that capitalism did and maybe even make things better? That's today's big (loaded) question, and my returning guest is Akshat Rathi. Akshat is a London-based senior reporter, newsletter writer, and podcaster for Bloomberg News. Akshat has a PhD in organi…

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RE-RELEASE: Strange & Unusual Headlines | Constant use of Ouija Board Drives Seven People Insane | Ep 81 57:46

4M ago57:46

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This week I'm away on a birthday trip, so I'm re-releasing one of my favorite headline episodes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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