Lauren and Artalyn catch up on what they've been up to the last few months.

One year and some change into this pandemic, Lauren and Artalyn talk about the way this past year has impacted mental health, as well as touch on some of what is happening with the new vaccines. 

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Artwork by Nefer Calles.   
Music by Wade Rowland.   

Sources:   
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210310150402.htm       

https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/the-implications-of-covid-19-for-mental-health-and-substance-use/    

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/         

https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/covid-19-support/covid-19-vaccine-and-people-living-with-severe-mental-illness/         

https://www.contagionlive.com/view/depression-and-stress-could-impact-covid-19-vaccine-efficacy        

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/expect/after.html         

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/janssen.html    
 

Lauren and Artalyn talk about breakups and share some of their personal experiences with breakups.

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Artwork by Nefer Calles.   
Music by Wade Rowland.   

Sources:   
https://www.vox.com/first-person/2017/1/3/14100360/breakup-survival-strategies      

https://theconversation.com/teenage-heartbreak-doesnt-just-hurt-it-can-kill-81878  

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mindful-self-express/201104/the-neuroscience-relationship-breakups   

Lauren and Artalyn talk about why there was a break and then finances.

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We are sponsored by Better Help. Find a therapist with Better Help at betterhelp.com/fckdepression   
         
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Artwork by Nefer Calles.   
Music by Wade Rowland.   

Sources:   
https://www.kasasa.com/blog/personal-finance/tips-managing-finances-with-depression     

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/money-and-mental-health/money-and-mental-health/       

https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/banks/articles/what-do-when-anxiety-depression-affects-finances/         

Lauren speaks with the very multi-talented Maverick about depression, being a performer, building, creating, ghost tours and re-doing a hearse. 


Find Maverick at:   
https://john-maverick.com/ 
https://www.facebook.com/JohnMaverickMagic   
https://www.facebook.com/maverickscustommonsters


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We are sponsored by Better Help. Find a therapist with Better Help at betterhelp.com/fckdepression
         
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Artwork by Nefer Calles.
Music by Wade Rowland.   

Dating can be difficult, and dating with depression is even harder. We talk about some of the challenges and some suggestions for dating with depression as well as helpful hints for people who may be dating a person living with depression.

     
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Artwork by Nefer Calles.
Music by Wade Rowland.   

Sources:
https://www.psycom.net/dating-with-depression-expert-tips    

https://www.talkspace.com/blog/dating-with-depression-facts/     

https://www.supportiv.com/depression/dating-someone-with-depression     

https://www.eharmony.com/online-dating-statistics/       

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/nov/08/its-official-allotments-are-good-for-you-and-for-your-mental-health 

This episode is all about the past year of podcasting! Lauren and Brian reminisce about their favorite episodes, what they have learned, and some ideas for what future episodes might hold.

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Artwork by Nefer Calles.
Music by Wade Rowland.    

VOTE! We know elections are not easy so we are talking about the mental impact of elections, especially with the US 2020 Presidential Election coming up.

 
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Artwork by Nefer Calles.
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Sources:  
https://www.choosingtherapy.com/election-anxiety-depression/  

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-to-handle-the-stress-between-now-and-election-day   

https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/presidential-election-anxiety-role-psychiatry   
   
https://www.wfpusa.org/