Pretty Girl Pill Club
By Public Notice
Pretty Girl Pill ClubSep 15, 2021
S1E36: My Brother, Andrew
S1E35: Fear Factored
This week on the Pretty Girl Pill Club podcast, Rohnie attempts to conquer his Trypanophobia (extreme fear of needles) by watching Sophie get a tattoo in her living room — this truly is as DIY as it gets. In this episode, we take you through the entire process, start to finish. Did Rohnie conquer his fear? Listen and find out.
Listen to our previous episode on phobias: https://www.pgpcpod.com/episodes/33
Exposure therapy is a common tactic to overcome phobias and involves gradual exposure to the fear in a safe, controlled environment — the objective being to desensitize yourself to the feared object over time. That said, we are in no way professionals nor are we an authority on the topic. It’s important to seek professional help if your phobia is having a severe, negative impact on your life.
The American Psychological Association defines exposure therapy as…
“…a psychological treatment that was developed to help people confront their fears. When people are fearful of something, they tend to avoid the feared objects, activities, or situations. Although this avoidance might help reduce feelings of fear in the short term, over the long term it can make the fear become even worse. In such situations, a psychologist might recommend a program of exposure therapy in order to help break the pattern of avoidance and fear. In this form of therapy, psychologists create a safe environment in which to “expose” individuals to the things they fear and avoid…Exposure to the feared objects, activities, or situations in a safe environment helps reduce fear and decrease avoidance. Exposure therapy has been scientifically demonstrated to be a helpful treatment or treatment component for a range of problems…”
The Mayo Clinic offers a few recommendations for steps you can take on your own to cope with phobia-related anxiety.
“Try not to avoid feared situations. Practice staying near feared situations as frequently as you can rather than avoiding them completely. Family, friends, and your therapist can help you work on this. Practice the techniques you learn in therapy and work with your therapist to develop a plan if symptoms get worse.
Reach out. Consider joining a self-help or support group where you can connect with others who understand what you're going through.
Take care of yourself. Get enough rest, eat healthily and try to be physically active every day. Avoid caffeine, as it can make anxiety worse. And don't forget to celebrate successes as things get better.”
Special thanks to Mario for volunteering his tattooing ability to make this episode possible. You can hear Mario’s previous PGPC appearance here: https://www.pgpcpod.com/episodes/21
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Pretty Girl Pill Club is a production of Public Notice LLC. Hosted by Sophie Collis and Rohnie Williams. Editing and Audio Engineering by Sophie Collis. Produced by Public Notice. Created by Sophie Collis in conjunction with Public Notice. Music by Eevee & Sarah, The Illstrumentalist. Theme music mixed by Patrick Retzer. All associated artwork by Sophie Collis.
Disclaimer: We are not professionals. We’re just idiots on the internet with wack as hell brain chemistry. If you are struggling, never hesitate to seek help.
S1E34: Organizing Chaos
This week on the Pretty Girl Pill Club podcast, we talk about the importance of goal setting and establishing the routines and habits that’ll help us achieve those goals. Going along with this week’s topic, Rohnie and I decided to challenge ourselves to track our habits for the next 2 weeks and document our experiences. At the end of this challenge, we’ll post a follow-up episode discussing how it went and what we learned. We encourage y’all to do this challenge with us and share your habit trackers with us using the hashtag #pgpchabitchallenge on Instagram. We think this will be a fun way (using a bit of social pressure) to keep up accountable and stick with it!
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Sources
Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-James-Clear-audiobook/dp/B07RFSSYBH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3BVF8UR4WOMH5&dchild=1&keywords=atomic+habits&qid=1614290630&sprefix=atomic+%2Caps%2C319&sr=8-1
The Ultimate Habit Tracker Guide: Why and How to Track Your Habits by James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/habit-tracker
Rohnie's favorite app for better sleep: RISE: https://www.risescience.com/
S1E33: Fear Itself
This week on the Pretty Girl Pill Club, Sophie and Rohnie dive into phobias like tokophobia, the fear of pregnancy, and coulrophobia, the fear of clowns. Hear discussions about where phobias come from and how to potentially beat them.
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Sources
- Overcoming Trypanophobia or the Fear of Needles by Lisa Fritscher
- Understanding Coulrophobia: A Fear of Clowns — Medically reviewed by Timothy J. Legg, Ph.D., CRNP — Written by Melanie Burke
- Fear of hearing a certain word or of names — Onomatophobia
- Millennial Mental Health Channel, Episode 24: Phobias
S1E32: You Can Take It With You Pt. 2
LISTEN TO PART 1: https://www.pgpcpod.com/episodes/31
In part 2 of this 2 part series, we discuss boundaries and how to identify, define, communicate and enforce them in interpersonal relationships of all kinds.
While there are countless ways to create a boundaries chart, the core principles remain the same.
But first, what is a boundary? According to IPFW/Parkview Student Assistance Program, “A boundary is a limit or space between you and the other person; a clear place where you begin and the other person ends . . . The purpose of setting a healthy boundary is, of course, to protect and take good care of you” (n.d.). “Our boundaries might be rigid, loose, somewhere in between, or even nonexistent. A complete lack of boundaries may indicate that we don’t have a strong identity or are enmeshed with someone else” (Cleantis, 2017).
How do you set a boundary? According to Joaquín Selva, Bc.S., Psychologist, to set healthy boundaries you must first identify and define the desired boundary and communicate it (say what you need). The most effective boundaries are communicated as simply as possible (don’t over-explain) and have clearly established consequences for violating that boundary. Consequences aren’t meant to be a threat, but instead, communicate to the other person why it is so important.
Boundaries are a vital component of any healthy relationship. Without them, we risk becoming codependent, developing resentment, and losing our sense of identity and autonomy.
Special thanks to Christina of @betterselfbetterworld for providing the inspiration to do this episode. Check out our interview with Christina here. She goes in-depth into the process of creating her boundaries chart in this IGTV video.
Website: https://www.pgpcpod.com/
References
- How to Set Healthy Boundaries, Joaquín Selva, Bc.S., Psychologist
- Setting Healthy Personal Boundaries (worksheet)
- Stuff I Learned In Therapy - Intimacy & Boundaries Chart, @betterselfbetterworld
- Pretty Girl Pill Club, Episode 29: It's All Chemicals with Christina of @betterselfbetterworld
- Blind Dating Podcast
S1E31: You Can Take It With You
In part 1 of this 2 part series, we discuss boundaries and how to identify, define, communicate and enforce them in interpersonal relationships of all kinds.
While there are countless ways to create a boundaries chart, the core principles remain the same.
But first, what is a boundary? According to IPFW/Parkview Student Assistance Program, “A boundary is a limit or space between you and the other person; a clear place where you begin and the other person ends . . . The purpose of setting a healthy boundary is, of course, to protect and take good care of you” (n.d.). “Our boundaries might be rigid, loose, somewhere in between, or even nonexistent. A complete lack of boundaries may indicate that we don’t have a strong identity or are enmeshed with someone else” (Cleantis, 2017).
How do you set a boundary? According to Joaquín Selva, Bc.S., Psychologist, to set healthy boundaries you must first identify and define the desired boundary and communicate it (say what you need). The most effective boundaries are communicated as simply as possible (don’t over-explain) and have clearly established consequences for violating that boundary. Consequences aren’t meant to be a threat, but instead, communicate to the other person why it is so important.
Boundaries are a vital component of any healthy relationship. Without them, we risk becoming codependent, developing resentment, and losing our sense of identity and autonomy.
Special thanks to Christina of @betterselfbetterworld for providing the inspiration to do this episode. Check out our interview with Christina here. She goes in-depth into the process of creating her boundaries chart in this IGTV video.
Website: https://www.pgpcpod.com/
References
How to Set Healthy Boundaries, Joaquín Selva, Bc.S., Psychologist
Setting Healthy Personal Boundaries (worksheet)
Stuff I Learned In Therapy - Intimacy & Boundaries Chart, @betterselfbetterworld
Pretty Girl Pill Club, Episode 29: It's All Chemicals with Christina of @betterselfbetterworld
Pretty Girl Pill Club, Episode 27: Ask A Trainwreck! with Millennial Mental Health Channel
S1E30: New Year, Same Depression
This week, Pretty Girl Pill Club returns to kick off 2021 with some much needed, year-end decompression. Rohnie reflects on his undergraduate education as it comes to a close, and shares what he's learned and his plans moving forward. We dive deep into navigating educational institutions as neuro-atypical individuals and share the hurdles we've had to overcome time and time again to get to where we are.
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Pretty Girl Pill Club is a production of Public Notice LLC. Hosted by Sophie Collis and Rohnie Williams. Editing and Audio Engineering by Sophie Collis. Produced by Public Notice. Created by Sophie Collis in conjunction with Public Notice. Music by Eevee & Sarah, the Instrumentalist. Theme music mixed by Patrick Retzer. All associated artwork by Sophie Collis.
If You’re Alone Today
Not everyone has a Norman Rockwell holiday. Actually, most people don't. Even if they say they do, they probably don't. More people than ever will be spending this day alone. For some, this is new territory. For others, this is par for the course. Regardless, today is just a day. Take care of yourself and have empathy for those who find this time of year to be particularly lonely.
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S1E29: It's All Chemicals (with Christina of @betterselfbetterworld)
This week on the Pretty Girl Pill Club podcast, our guest, Christina of @betterselfbetterworld on Instagram, discusses living with Panic disorder, what inspired her to start sharing her experiences publicly, the state of the wellness industry, and what she hopes to achieve through her Instagram. We also talk about the power of radical candor in discussing mental illness, advocating for yourself, our wild Lexapro dreams, and striking the right balance of holistic and pharmaceutical interventions.
A self-proclaimed self-help junkie, she shares her experiences, trials, and tribulations on the road to better brain chemistry on her Instagram. Check out her Instagram for gorgeous graphics, candid and raw discussions about mental illness, and a wealth of self-improvement information.
What is Panic disorder? The National Institute of Mental Health defines Panic disorder as “a type of anxiety disorder. It causes panic attacks, which are sudden feelings of terror when there is no real danger. You may feel as if you are losing control. You may also have physical symptoms, such as fast heartbeat, chest or stomach pain, breathing difficulty, weakness or dizziness, sweating, feeling hot or a cold chill, tingly or numb hands.
Panic attacks can happen anytime, anywhere, and without warning. You may live in fear of another attack and may avoid places where you have had an attack. For some people, fear takes over their lives and they cannot leave their homes.”
Follow Christina: https://www.instagram.com/betterselfbetterworld/?hl=en
Thank you again to Christina for coming on the podcast!
Christina's favorite self-help books mentioned in the episode:
- Stopping The Noise In Your Head, Reid Wilson, Ph.D.
- Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - and Keep - Love, Amir Levine, MD & Rachel Heller, MA
- You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life, by Jen Sincero
Meditation Apps mentioned:
- 1 Giant Mind
- Insight Timer
Have a question or topic you’d like to hear us talk about in a future episode? Hit us up on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/prettygirlpillclub/) or email us at pgpcla@gmail.com.
We are not professionals. We’re just idiots on the internet with wack as hell brain chemistry. If you are struggling, never hesitate to seek help. You can find a list of crisis hotlines and other resources here: https://www.pgpcpod.com/resources.
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Pretty Girl Pill Club is a production of Public Notice LLC. Hosted by Sophie Collis and Rohnie Williams. Editing and Audio Engineering by Sophie Collis. Produced by Public Notice. Created by Sophie Collis in conjunction with Public Notice. Music by Eevee & Sarah, the Instrumentalist. Theme music mixed by Patrick Retzer. All associated artwork by Sophie Collis.
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Sources
S1E28: The Poets Cry Themselves To Sleep (A Conversation with Brad Nolan)
This week on the Pretty Girl Pill Club podcast, we spoke with Brad Nolan, Founder of Podcave — an all-in-one service to plan, publish, and promote your podcast. We discuss what led Brad to the wonderful world of podcasting, the struggles he’s faced along the way as a father, husband, and individual, and the impact of art and self-expression on mental health.
In the wake of the most divisive election in U.S. history and an ongoing, unrelenting global pandemic, we reflected on this year and what we hope for moving forward. Strap in, y’all — this episode comes with an extra-large serving of catharsis.
You can find Brad on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bradnolan/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/BradNolan), and check out what he’s building at Podcave (https://podcave.com/).
Have a question or topic you’d like to hear us talk about in a future episode? Hit us up on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/prettygirlpillclub/) or email us at pgpcla@gmail.com.
We are not professionals. We’re just idiots on the internet with wack as hell brain chemistry. If you are struggling, never hesitate to seek help. You can find a list of crisis hotlines and other resources here: https://www.pgpcpod.com/resources.
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Pretty Girl Pill Club is a production of Public Notice LLC. Hosted by Sophie Collis and Rohnie Williams. Editing and Audio Engineering by Sophie Collis. Produced by Public Notice. Created by Sophie Collis in conjunction with Public Notice. Music by Eevee & Sarah, the Instrumentalist. Theme music mixed by Patrick Retzer. Cover Art by Sophie Collis.
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S1E27: Ask A Trainwreck! ft. Millennial Mental Health Channel
This week on the Pretty Girl Pill Club podcast, we answered your questions from Instagram with the help of Justin Romano, MD and Eddie Carrillo, MA, LPC who host the Millennial Mental Health Channel podcast. We covered everything from getting diagnosed and navigating the healthcare system to dealing with a low sex-drive due to medication.
Thank you again to Justin and Eddie for coming on the podcast! Check out Millennial Mental Health Channel wherever you get your podcasts.
Millennial Mental Health Channel: https://pod.link/1487717298
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CREDITS: Pretty Girl Pill Club is a production of Public Notice LLC. Hosted by Sophie Collis and Rohnie Williams. Editing and Audio Engineering by Sophie Collis. Produced by Public Notice. Created by Sophie Collis in conjunction with Public Notice. Music by Eevee & Sarah, the Instrumentalist. Theme music mixed by Patrick Retzer. Cover Art by Sophie Collis.
Thank you to our sponsors, Anchor and PodGo.
DISCLAIMER: We are not professionals. We’re just idiots on the internet with wack as hell brain chemistry.
TOPICS COVERED
[0:06:01] Medications vs. therapy and how to balance both?
[0:16:00] Comorbidity of things (i.e., anxiety and depression, ADHD and depression, OCD and anxiety)?
[0:20:33] How do you know if things are improving or just staying steady?
[0:27:24] How do you know when it’s time to search out a diagnosis for a secondary thing?
[0:31:37] How do you go about getting a diagnosis?
[0:40:30] Libido and mental health/medication.
[0:47:23] Are antidepressants the only way to get out of extreme anxiety?
[0:51:00] How do you get over extreme phobias?
[0:57:38] Therapy and finding the right therapist/doctor/meds and how to know if they’re right or working?
[1:06:30] If you are off meds and doing the “natural” stuff to control your mental health: exercise, sleep, meditation, breathwork, sunlight, etc., how long does it take to notice results if there would be any?
[1:16:40] How would you suggest navigating a situation where someone in your life clearly needs psychiatric help, but doesn’t want to get help and doesn’t think their behavior is concerning?
[1:26:00] Do you think some Zodiac signs are more likely to get mental health issues than others? - Asked by a Gemini/Taurus cusp on Zoloft.
[1:35:00] What inspired you to start the podcast?
S1E26: War On Drugs
This week on the Pretty Girl Pill Club, Sophie and Rohnie take on a listener question about ADHD medications and substance abuse. We cover common misconceptions about ADHD, specifically about the psychostimulant medications commonly used to treat ADHD symptoms, which are regulated as Schedule II drugs by the United States Drug Enforcement Agency.
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Sources
Substance Abuse and ADHD — Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) https://chadd.org/for-parents/substance-abuse-and-adhd/
Other Concerns and Conditions with ADHD — Centers for Disese Control and Prevention (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/conditions.html
Coexisting Conditions — CHADD https://chadd.org/for-parents/coexisting-conditions-in-children/
Adults with ADHD, Overview — CHADD https://chadd.org/for-adults/overview/
Medication Management — CHADD https://chadd.org/for-adults/medication-management/
What is ADHD? Signs and Symtoms — CDC https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html#SignsSymptoms
Amphetamine and Methamphetamine Differentially Affect Dopamine Transporters — Journal of Biological Chemistry https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2631950/
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S1E25: Wish For Death Island
This week, Soph and Rohnie discuss hitting rock bottom, digging our way out, and ask which came first, crack, or Pixy Stix?
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S1E24: Apocalypse 2020
This week, it’s revealed that Pretty Girl Pill Club is thinly veiled Pro-Cat propaganda. Rohnie and Soph also discuss why we can all relate to Claudia Conway, and how all of our family and relationship issues could be solved by adopting a cat.
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Sources
1. https://theestablishment.co/cats-are-the-unsung-heroes-of-mental-health-2a78398f9f3/index.html
3. https://www.insider.com/claudia-conway-tiktok-kellyanne-statement-whistleblower-trump-health-2020-10
S1E23: Social Rejects
Sophie and Rohnie discuss Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) as it affects those with ADHD and the other ways we internalize social censorship.
Check out our episode of Water Cooler Talk: https://apple.co/2EwIy4q
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Sources
Sad Boyz Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KOJ62vfK2E
Emotional Regulation: https://chadd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/ATTN_10_16_EmotionalRegulation.pdf
Overview of RSD: https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria
S1E22: Freud Rage
Sophie and Rohnie discuss the far-reaching effects of late-stage capitalism, relationship thoughts, and easy coping mechanisms for anxiety.
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S1E21: Zodiac Bloodsports with Mario Carlos
This week, Soph sat down with Mario Carlos to roast his birth chart.
In this episode, we discuss Mario’s history with generalized anxiety and panic disorder, his affinity for toxic relationships — platonic and romantic — and debate whether Leos and Aquarians can ever coexist.
Disclaimer: We’re not professionals! We’re idiots on the internet!
Full Episode notes: https://www.pgpcpod.com/episode-archive/episode21
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Pretty Girl Pill Club is a production of Public Notice LLC. Hosted by Sophie Collis, Rohnie Williams, and Christian Macias. Editing and Audio Engineering by Sophie Collis. Produced by Public Notice. Created by Sophie Collis in conjunction with Public Notice. Music by Eevee, Night Owl & Sarah, the Illstrumentalist. Theme music mixed by Patrick Retzer. Cover Art by Sophie Collis.
S1E19: Nihilism Is My Love Language
S1E18: Tinder Isn’t Therapy
In this installment, Sophie and Rohnie talk about weird date stories, Tinder, and diminishing social skills due to quarantine.
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Disclaimer: We’re not professionals! We’re idiots on the internet!
Pretty Girl Pill Club is a production of Public Notice LLC. Hosted by Sophie Collis, Rohnie Williams, and Christian Macias. Editing and Audio Engineering by Sophie Collis. Produced by Public Notice. Created by Sophie Collis in conjunction with Public Notice. Music by Eevee, Night Owl & Sarah, the Illstrumentalist. Theme music mixed by Patrick Retzer. Cover Art by Sophie Collis.
Thank you to our sponsors, Anchor, and Galry.
S1E17: Yeezy & thee Stalli
What's poppin' y'all? This week Soph and Rohnie discuss favorite moments from Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Kanye West, Megan Thee Stallion, and discrepancies in the way society treats black men versus black women.
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Disclaimer: We’re not professionals! We’re idiots on the internet!
Pretty Girl Pill Club is a production of Public Notice LLC. Hosted by Sophie Collis, Rohnie Williams, and Christian Macias. Editing and Audio Engineering by Sophie Collis. Produced by Public Notice. Created by Sophie Collis in conjunction with Public Notice. Music by Eevee, Night Owl & Sarah, the Illstrumentalist. Theme music mixed by Patrick Retzer. Cover Art by Sophie Collis.
Thank you to our sponsors, Anchor, and Galry.
S1E16: Stop It, Get Some Help
Christian returns to the club as we discuss the BetterHelp teletherapy scam involving unlicensed “professionals” and shady marketing tactics that prey on vulnerable groups.
The Club also discusses BetterHelp's pyramid-shaped influencer marketing program and what we can learn from this case about being informed consumers.
All commentary regarding BetterHelp is our opinion and some information is alleged. All sources are cited in the episode page on pgpcpod.com. Don't sue us please and thank you.
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Disclaimer: We’re not professionals! We’re idiots on the internet!
Pretty Girl Pill Club is a production of Public Notice LLC. Hosted by Sophie Collis, Rohnie Williams, and Christian Macias. Editing and Audio Engineering by Sophie Collis. Produced by Public Notice. Created by Sophie Collis in conjunction with Public Notice. Music by Eevee, Night Owl & Sarah, the Illstrumentalist. Theme music mixed by Patrick Retzer. Cover Art by Sophie Collis.
Thank you to our sponsors, Anchor, and Galry.
S1E15: Diet Bigot
This week, we break down cancel culture, forgiveness, and the cultural implications of internet drama. Get the hot gos on all things Dramageddon.
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Disclaimer: We’re not professionals! We’re idiots on the internet!
Pretty Girl Pill Club is a production of Public Notice LLC. Hosted by Sophie Collis, Rohnie Williams, and Christian Macias. Editing and Audio Engineering by Sophie Collis. Produced by Public Notice. Created by Sophie Collis in conjunction with Public Notice. Music by Eevee, Night Owl & Sarah, the Illstrumentalist. Theme music mixed by Patrick Retzer. Cover Art by Sophie Collis.
Thank you to our sponsors, Anchor, and PodGo.
S1E14: If It’s Torrance, It’s a Scam with Sue Smith
In this episode, Soph and Rohnie interview scam scouter Sue Smith (host of the ScamWow podcast) about scams big and small and the ones currently living in your brain. Hot gos on Anna Delvey, Shane Dawson, FouseyTube, BetterHelp, the LAPD, diversity in the workplace, and so much more. Thank you again to Sue Smith!
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Bonus 1: Return the drip & no one gets hurt
What's poppin', y'all? Here's a quick little bonus episode. We talk about recurring GTA dreams and the time Soph got her identity stolen at the East Hollywood Waba Grill.
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S1E13: Emily Dickinson, The Original Scene Queen
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode covers topics regarding suicide, suicidal ideation, and self-harm. Please take care of yourself!
On this special, mid-week edition of the Pretty Girl Pill Club podcast, Rohnie and Soph do a deep dive into all the reasons 13 Reasons Why is terrible. Spoiler alert: there are way more than 13. We wanted to make sure we took extra care in preparing this episode as it is such a heavy topic (hence the Tuesday upload). As we always say, we are not professionals, and we would love to hear your feedback on this episode. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any and all thoughts! Next week (or I guess, this week since this episode is late), we're bringing you a lighthearted good time.
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S1E12: From the Streets to Inner Peace with Jose Lugo
In this episode, Sophie and Rohnie talk with Jose Lugo from We Are All One Story about his upcoming memoir and finding the value in himself after serving time in prison. He is currently finishing his memoir, Love, Faith, and Violence: A True Song and Story, set to release November 2020. The crew closes out the show with some lighthearted talk about 90 Day Fiancé and pimple popping videos.
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S1E11: Don't Be A D*ck!
In this episode, Sophie and Rohnie discuss mental health micro-aggressions, current diversions, and frustrations during this lockdown situation.
FULL EPISODE NOTES AND LINKS: https://www.pgpcpod.com/episode-archive/episode11
DISCLAIMER: We are NOT professionals! We are just a couple of idiots on the internet with atypical brain chemistry.
S1E10: Party’s Over
On another extremely casual episode, the club goes on tangents weaving through lockdown restrictions, the incompetence of police departments, and Lana del Rey’s statement on women in the music industry.
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DISCLAIMER: We are NOT professionals! We are just a couple of idiots on the internet with atypical brain chemistry.
S1E9: Pretty Girl Nightmare Club Pt. 2
This week, Christian and Sophie return for Part 2 of Pretty Girl Nightmare Club. If you're not caught up, check out that episode first so you have the full context. In this episode, we get into Sophie's many recurring dreams, and the duo attempt to figure out what they mean. What do oneirology heavyweights have to say about Sophie's recurring nightmares involving death, being on the run, and more? We explore all of that and more in this installment of the Pretty Girl Pill Club podcast.
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S1E8: Pretty Girl Nightmare Club Pt. 1
This week, Christian and Sophie attempt to dissect their reoccurring dreams. Are we our own sleep paralysis demons? Sigmund Freud seems to think so. But what about our brain meds? Turns out, the medications we rely on to regulate our brain chemistry could be the cause of some bizarre fever-dream-esque nightmares.
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S1E7: The Seventh Layer of Hell
This week, the club discusses Lena The Plug and Adam 22‘s gender reveal, a new article from the no-fap guy, and takes the highly sensitive person test. Sophie also shares her experience having inattentive ADHD and dyslexia in school.
FULL EPISODE NOTES AND LINKS: https://www.pgpcpod.com/episode-archive/episode7
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S1E6: It's a Pill Mill! Allegedly!
This week, Christian returns for part 2 of the Pretty Girl Pill Club origin story, an idea born of one drug fueled Cinco De Mayo. Sophie tells the full story of her infamous “party monster” phase, toxic friendships and alleged OC pill mills.
FULL EPISODE NOTES AND LINKS: https://www.pgpcpod.com/episode-archive/episode6
DISCLAIMER: We are NOT professionals! We are just a couple of idiots on the internet with atypical brain chemistry.
S1E5: ‘Rona Reflections with Rohnie Williams
On this extra casual, tangent filled edition of Pretty Girl Pill Club, Rohnie and Sophie discuss pandemic money anxiety, Lena The Plug and Adam22’s pregnancy announcement, OnlyFans, and dating apps.
FULL EPISODE NOTES AND LINKS: https://www.pgpcpod.com/episode-archive/episode5
DISCLAIMER: We are NOT professionals! We are just a couple of idiots on the internet with atypical brain chemistry.
S1E4: The Summer of Mania
This week, Christian and Sophie discuss the origin story behind Pretty Girl Pill Club. The duo discuss meeting in high school, their first impressions of eachother, and the awkward Facebook message that started it all. Sophie talks about moving to Los Angeles, living in a fraternity, and the infamous party monster phase that later inspired the concept of Pretty Girl Pill Club.
FULL EPISODE NOTES AND LINKS: https://www.pgpcpod.com/episode-archive/episode4
DISCLAIMER: We are NOT professionals! We are just a couple of idiots on the internet with atypical brain chemistry.
S1E3: LexaPros and Cons with Rohnie Williams
Guest Rohnie describes his mental health story, including the time he missed the BET awards while in a psychiatric hospital.
Sophie does a deep dive into YouTuber and OnlyFans content creator Trisha Paytas’ self-diagnosis of Dissociative Identity Disorder and discusses the problems with self-diagnosing. Trisha has been an internet personality notorious for being a troll since 2006. Often described as an Andy Kaufmann type character by herself and viewers, this is far from Trisha’s first or last fling with controversy. The crew wrestles with the question “how far is too far to go for clicks and views?”
FULL EPISODE NOTES AND LINKS: https://www.pgpcpod.com/episode-archive/episode3
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Pretty Girl Pilot
On this installment of the Pretty Girl Pill Club, Sophie and Christian do a deep dive into the Golden Age of Tumblr culture (2011-2015) and the impact it had on the way we perceive mental illness in the media. Sophie relays her experience in the Skins UK fandom and analyzes American audiences' response to mentally ill characters in the show — namely, Effy Stonem.
The duo also discusses Sophie’s recent experience switching from Zoloft to Wellbutrin and starting Lexapro and the struggles and side effects that came along with it, and share some pre-first-date thoughts.
FULL EPISODE NOTES AND LINKS: https://www.pgpcpod.com/episode-archive/episode2
DISCLAIMER: We are NOT professionals! We are just a couple of idiots on the internet with atypical brain chemistry.