Curiosity with G

This week, I'm chatting with Eve (she/they), Shade (she/they), and Alex (he/him) about their experiences with dissociative identity disorder. We talk about their inner world, integration, positive/negative triggers, common misconceptions of DID and the movie Split, and so much more!

Content warnings: non-specific trauma theme

This week, I'm chatting with Hatch (it/its) about its experience with schizoid personality disorder and schizoaffective disorder! We talk about distrust in the psychiatric industry, delusions, feeling violent and harm reduction, and so much more.

Content warnings: abusive relationship, hallucinations, bullying, self harm, mention of being shot, kidnapping, giving pornography to children

This week, I'm chatting with Seth about his experience with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD). We talk about empathy, dating, misconceptions about ASPD, using the term psychopath, and more!

Content warnings: murder, discussion of edibles and details of what that feels like, car accident, sex

In this episode I’m chatting with someone (who wishes to remain anonymous) about his experience with ADHD and its effect on school on work, school, dating, and everyday life. We also talk about how the pandemic has affected his experience and stigma around mental illness.

Content warnings: mention of vomiting, mention of suicide and suicidal thoughts, mention of police

This week I chat with Zane from the Zanity system about dissociative identity disorder. We have a laidback conversation about psychology behind dissociation, communication within systems, inner worlds, media portrayals of DID, and so much more!

Content warnings: trauma (more specifically childhood trauma), discussion of what dissociation and derealization feel like, mention of suicidal ideation, mention of religious abuse

This week I chat with Antwon about BDSM and kink. We have a really fun and in-depth conversation about the origin of kinks, submission and feminism, how social media influences perception and expectations of kink, the necessity of consent in healthy BDSM interactions, and so much more!

Content warnings: overall discussion of sex and sexuality, mention of race play, mention of abuse in a general sense

This week, I have a unique episode in which I chat with Aliya (she/her) and Isa (they/she) in two separate interviews. We talk about their experiences in their friendships, their relationship to queerness, boundaries (how to find them, set them, and maintain them), non-monogamy, and so much more! 

Content warnings for this episode: mention of abusive relationships and sexual intimacy.

This week I chat with novelist Natalie Hibberd! We have a really light-hearted conversation about her experience with the pandemic, her service dog, mental health, wheelchair accessibility in public, media portrayals of disabled people, and so much more!

Content warnings: mention of murder of Black people and blackface

This week I'm chatting with Ryan (he/him) about his experience with ADHD. We talk about grief after being diagnosed, medication, relationships, shame, accommodations at work, and so much more!

Content warnings: some mention of religion

This week I'm chatting with Selene (she/her) about her experience with depersonalization, derealization, and more broadly, dissociation. We talk about her support system, what it was like cutting ties with her family and the stigma surrounding it, and so much more!

Content warnings: psychological neglect, mention of suicidal ideation and murder

In my very first episode with 2 guests, Thora, Adam, & I have a very friendly conversation and laugh a whole bunch in this episode. We discuss accommodations in schools and at work, media portrayals of autistic people, diagnoses, and so much more. Bonus at the end you'll get to hear Thora & Adam's origin story of their marriage!

Content warnings: mention of video involving torture of autistic kids via behavioral therapy, mention of autism speaks

This week, Hope (she/her) and I have a super chill and candid conversation about her experience with psychedelics and bipolar. We talk about medication, the legality around psychedelics, microdosing, the importance of education and harm reduction, and more.

Content warnings for this episode: Drugs (including talk about bad trips and overdoses) swearing, vomiting/emetophobia, demons, death of a family member, self harm, suicide, dissociation

This week, I chat with Cameron all about spirituality and consciousness. We talk about Cameron’s experience as a veteran and healing from trauma, the ego, the structure of religion and how it is used as a tool of control, stigma in the military, how plant based medicine can aid in a spiritual journey, and how COVID-19 could be considered a catalyst for many peoples’ spiritual journeys. 

Content warnings: Graphic depictions of war, brief mention of rape, overall discussion of trauma and PTSD 

Find Cameron's podcast "Hermit Radio" here and follow him on Instagram! 

This week I'm joined by Wasila (she/her) and I learn a ton about arranged marriages. Wasila dispels some myths surrounding arranged marriages, talks about her experience having one, and getting divorced after her partner turned abusive. We also talk about stigma and the intersections of culture and marriage.

Content warnings for this episode: Physical & emotional abuse

This week, Jordan (he/him/his) and I have a very chill conversation about religious trauma and the Evangelical Christian church we both attended. We talk about the highly gendered environment of the church, the overlap between cults and the church, the intersections of queerness and religious trauma, and more.

Content warnings for this episode: Religious trauma, transphobia, homophobia, swearing, and a brief mention of pedophilia

This week Trixi (she/her) aka The Thoughtful Beast and I sit down to talk all about trauma. We have a super entertaining conversation about complex post traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), what has helped Trixi in healing, why healing is worth it, intergenerational trauma, stigma, shame and how it intersects with culture, and so much more. 

Content warnings: Detailed discussion of trauma (kidnapping, sexual abuse, neglect, threats of murder, emotional abuse, war, physical violence), swearing, mentions of self-harm, suicide, and dissociation. 

Find Trixi at https://thethoughtfulbeast.com/ and listen to her podcast "Ready to Talk", an intentionally intersectional show that focuses on mental health. Follow her on Instagram & Twitch @thethoughtfulbeast and check her out on YouTube! 

This week I chat with Kelly (she/her) about her experience with an age gap relationship, internalized biphobia, and media representations of age gap relationships. We also get into a deep discussion about the complicated dynamics of consent, legality, and maturity.

Content warnings: we discuss a movie in which a sexual relationship occurs between an older woman and a minor, and we talk about about minors and relationships with minors/the age of consent as socially constructed, and a brief mention of trauma generally. 

In this episode, I chat with Christina Hoag about her experience as a survivor of domestic violence. We also talk about the role of shame in survivors' experiences, red flags in relationships, the criminal justice system, and how to find healing. 

Find Christina and her book Girl on the Brink here: https://www.christinahoag.com/. Contact her there to get her book for just $15!

Content warnings for this episode: graphic depictions of domestic violence, both physical and emotional, swearing, mentions of drug use, mention of sexual acts. Take care of yourselves friends!

In this episode, I sit down with Avery (she/her) to chat about her experience as an intuitive medium and tarot reader. We talk about spirit guides, the usefulness and limitations of tarot and astrology, common misconceptions, inner child work and healing, and towards the end I get my very first tarot reading done (spoiler alert: it was incredible!)

Find Avery on Instagram and get your own reading done: @celestial.tarott

Content warnings for this episode: We talk about ghosts, shadow people, and ouija boards briefly, and we talk about intrusive thoughts/anxiety--but not too in depth!

In this episode, I sit down with Max (he/him/his) to talk all about polyamory and his relationships. We discuss Max's journey leading up to where he is now, the difference between polygamy and polyamory, how his current relationships function,  advice for how to determine what it is we want out of life, and so much more.

Content warnings for this episode: an overall discussion of trauma, with more specific details of grooming towards the end of the episode. There is also a little swearing in this episode. Take care of yourselves friends!

In this episode, I sit down with Sam (she/her/they/them) to talk about autism and neurodiversity. We talk about Sam's experiences as an autistic person, the usefulness & limitations of diagnoses, special interests & stimming, vaccines, and so much more.

Content warnings for this episode: an overall discussion of trauma

I (Ginger) introduce myself and the podcast (spoiler alert: I'm really excited about it).