At My Depression's Got Jokes, Joi Donaldson & Montrell White are two black millennials doing the work of disarming the ashiness of mental illness through humor. They explore what makes us laugh when our brains go sad and what it looks like for people of color to overcome with mental illness. We can be dope with depression. Amazing with anxiety. Bomb with bipolar disorder. Our mental illnesses do not define us.
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Episode 53: Sorry to this Studio (with Marcus J.)
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Last week, we recorded our last show with Legacy Internet Radio. As of this posting, we are fully independent! With that said, we wanted this show to be extra special. LIR founder Marcus J. joins us live in the studio for the last time.
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Episode 52: Dem Holiday Blues (with Jess Snyder & Phoenix Jay)
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You know when friends drop by and all your plans go out the window? Consider this that type of episode. Support us by becoming a Patron! We have 3 tiers to choose from: Listener, Fan and Couch Surfer! Donating monthly helps us keep bringing you solid ass content informed by our lived experiences and thangs. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/mdg…
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Episode 51: What's Privilege Got to Do with It?!
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This episode, we are joined by Red Table Talk RVA creator and The Career Cheerleader herself Cara Pressley about privilege, group support, the importance of language regarding LGBTQ peoples and how to have conversations when you don't always know where to start. We also speak on how white tears garner undeserved hugs, #DontMuteDC, Amanda Seales and…
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Somebody Get the Eye of Ra! This week we chat about the woke on woke crime that transpired between Shaun King and Deray McKesson, how "wokeness" is an overbloated term, how to not be trash to trans people and why you should leave folk alone whilst they traipse about this hellscape of a planet.Support us by becoming a Patron! We have 3 tiers to choo…
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Episode 49: If I Had One Elder
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We talk about venturing back into church after time away and elders vs just being old.
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This episode... whew chile.
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Episode 47: The Amazing World of Basic Ball
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Eeyore in Dior! This week, we balance light and heavy topics by stanning for the Basic Ball sketch on A Black Lady Sketch Show and tackling why mental illness only becomes a big topic after national tragedies.Support us by becoming a Patron! We have 3 tiers to choose from: Listener, Fan and Couch Surfer! Donating monthly helps us keep bringing you …
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Episode 46: Unfollow. Block. Report to Therapy
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We back! After a month's hiatus, we're back talking about how our mental health is affected by different social media sites.Support us by becoming a Patron! We have 3 tiers to choose from: Listener, Fan and Couch Surfer! Donating monthly helps us keep bringing you solid ass content informed by our lived experiences and thangs. Sign up here: https:/…
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This week on the show, we talk about the crisis in Sudan and demystify the blue Avis', remembering those we lost at Pulse, allyship, spoiler alerts and homegirl hemups. Today's couch session was inspired by Brittney Cooper and her best-selling book Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower. We chat about the black women who have lovi…
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Episode 44: Take Me to the Machine
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HiguyswelcomebacktoourchannelThis episode, we chat about the ups and downs of success from YouTube to Crispy Chicken commercials to entrepreneurial to Black Excellence.The one year anniversary of My Depression's Got Jokes Podcast on Legacy Internet Radio is quickly approaching. And what better way to celebrate than to have a LIVE show in front of a…
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Episode 43: F**ked Up, Yet Flexible
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This episode, we talk about hair and internalized racism in the workplace, all skinfolk not being your kinfolk, articles being posted, Uno rules, spoiler alerts and trigger warnings, surprise guests, yoga curing all mental illnesses, and unequally yoked friendships.Special shout to Beatrice McCarroll for this week's couch topic!The one year anniver…
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Episode 42: The Coconut Academy
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This episode, we chat about our favorite genre of movies (S/O to The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast), Game of Thrones, coconuts and how, when and why to forgive. The one year anniversary of My Depression's Got Jokes Podcast on Legacy Internet Radio is quickly approaching. And what better way to celebrate than to have a LIVE show in front of a LIVE AUDI…
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Episode 41: Bombs Over Bag Dat
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After a couple of weeks off, we returned to simply shoot the shit.Do you love us? Do you love our show? Do you love us and our show?! Join our Patreon club by donating $5/mo to keeping things running in these MDGJ streets! Check us out at https://www.patreon.com/mdgjpodcast.
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Episode 40: Give Yourself Thrones
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Episode 40! This episode we sit down with Dei Johnson: photographer, illustrator and, just added to the list, accomplished author of the self-care journal Give Yourself Grace. And she's Joi's cousin. Creativity runs in the family. We ask her about her journey to this moment, how she gives herself grace and what's on the horizon.Support black author…
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Episode 39: Man, Listen (with the cast of Man, Listen)
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We sat down with a few of the cast members of the new forthcoming documentary Man, Listen, a doc centered on the stories and journeys through mental health of black men.Much gratitude to Roger Tyler, Vincent Ellis White, Terence Doctor and Nikkea Sheree for kicking it on the couch with us for this important discussion.Do you love us? Do you love ou…
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Episode 37 - Use Your Time Wisely, Bxtch (with Beatrice McCarroll & Shantell Chambliss)
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Disclaimer: even through laughs, this week's episode focuses on loss and grief, specifically infant and elder loss, infertility and coping with mal and misdiagnoses. So much love to Shantell and Beatrice for stopping by and giving us info on how to advocate for yourself, things NOT to say to a grieving person, how black womens' infertility and loss…
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Episode 38 - Stiff Arm Handshake (with Life Coach Ashley Staples)
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We went to church early this episode! While also learning how to set proper boundaries and stick to them. Much gratitude to Ashley Staples of Golden Affirmations, Inc for kicking it with us on the couch! She is hosting her amazing group session event on 4.13.19 surrounding healthy boundaries. Find out more about her work and purchase your ticket be…
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Episode 36 - GPS for the Soul (with Adrienne Warren & Kalyn Coghill)
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How do healers and helpers become healers and helpers? Through a lot of hell. This week, we all speak on the journeys we're walking through tarot, ancestral reverence, Reiki, oracle readings and more. Huge thank you to Adrienne and Kalyn for sharing with us.MDGJ is honored to be a media sponsor for Therapy for the Culture, an event for and about th…
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Episode 35 - Hollow Earth (with Ricardo Woolfolk)
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Joi & Montrell are joined at the table by friend of the show Ricardo Woolfolk! In this episode we discussed the art of conspiracy theories. Topics include:How to go down a rabbit hole effectivelyCritical thinkingHow to spot hotepsDiscerning fact from fictionAvoiding tin foil hat syndromeRicardo has a new sports podcast called Home Cookin. Check it …
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Episode 34 - The Kids are Alright
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TW: candid talk of suicide, eating disorders and mental illness.A full house with lots of honesty and laughter. On this episode we talk about meat coats, taking up space as we are, parenthood, no longer apologizing and weed, just a name a few. Our special guests Include:Whiskey GirlNappy Nerd aka Shawnda HarperRoscoe BurnemsCameron WatsonKai Luna M…
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Episode 33 - He Ain't Heavy (with Douglas Powell & Onaje Baldwin)
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Joi is joined by two influential makers in RVA: Douglas Powell/Roscoe Burnems and Onaje Baldwin. During their conversation, they tackle the current state of Richmond, why the game of politics may or may not hold any more power, the state of black men, how black men can heal while being held accountable and so much more. Grab a seat and take a liste…
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Episode 32 - For Colored Gxrls (with Kai Luna Moon, Sonya Staples & Kasi Loney)
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This episode, we had a full house of black womxn answering the tough questions: what are the joy and struggles of black womxnhood, how do you identify as a black womxn and why does the world seem to hate us but love what we yield? We are hard at work creating Patreon-only content. Join our club at https://www.patreon.com/mdgjpodcast!…
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Episode 31 - MTV (Depression) Cribs
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In this episode, we talk about the tv shows and movies that meant the most to us to black kids, the highs and lows of black content today, the daily fam reunions that crop up once we open our eyes, Joi's obsession with Lin-Manuel Miranda and the many voices and faces of Regina Hall. We are hard at work creating Patreon-only content. Join our club a…
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Episode 30 - Cancel of Future Past
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This episode, we talk about Canceling Culture. Who needs it, who wants it, who's still on the list. We also share the difference between canceling and ghosting with tips on when and why to cancel. Love what we do? Become a Patron! Join us with a monthly gift of $5 and you'll get exclusive episodes no one else sees or hears right in your inbox. Beco…
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Episode 29 - Surviving #SurvivingRKelly
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TW: We talk in depth about personal sexual assault, manipulation and abuse instances surrounding the docuseries Surviving R. Kelly. If this is too close of a conversation for you, we understand if you need to skip this week. Please take care of yourselves. We love you.
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The hotly-anticipated Church Hurt episode is here!
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Episode 27 - Burlington Nope Factory
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The kerfuffle of John Gray's comments about women being too-big coats, coverings and lids make it to the show. We tear into why it's so very toxic to hold black women to the standard of we are only worth as much as we can bear.
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Episode 26 - Choosin' Fam (with Paula Gillison)
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On episode 2, we go deeper into how to choose our family members/friends to be there through our most difficult times.
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Episode 25 - Is the Mac & Cheese Worth Your Sanity? (with Paula Gillison)
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Part 1 of our episode delves into cousins stealing CDs, drunkles, lobster mac & cheese and getting through the holidays when you ain't got it emotionally to give.
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Episode 24 - Alexa, Speak the Truth (with Kályn Coghill & Jess Snyder)
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Kályn Coghill joins in as we dive into emotional labor. How to recognize it in ourselves, how to acknowledge it, how to set boundaries and how to become ex-emotional workhouses.
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Episode 23 - Living Our Best Lives (with Leo, Atari & Cara)
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Part II
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Episode 22 - Leftover Slave Shit (with Leo, Atari & Cara)
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Leonina Arismendi joins studio regs Atari and Cara for part I of our discussion on mental health, outdated ideologies, religion and parenthood.
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Episode 21 - Shondo 4 da Imposter (with Montrell White)
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The N-Bombs abound and I'm glad about it.
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Episode 20 - This N**** Got Imposter Syndrome (with Montrell White)
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Welcome our new permanent co-host, Montrell! Montrell opens our part I conversation about Imposter Syndrome, why crying hurts so bad and how dual healing is possible.
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Episode 19 - Dope Friends (with Atari Irata & Cara Pressley)
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Part II of why yall mad? Because being made with friends is so much better than being mad alone.
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Episode 18 - What Yall Mad About Today? (with Atari Irata, Cara Pressley & John Blake)
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John wasn't actually in the studio with us - he just added so many gems to the conversation we couldn't not include him as a cohost.
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Episode 17 - Don't Speak Ill of Beyonce' (with Imani Bailey & Jess Snyder)
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Part two where Imani almost gets written out of Jess' will.
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Episode 16 - Equal Rightist (with Imani Bailey)
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The babies must fly the nest. Our original #StormChaser Imani Bailey joins us in the studio before she heads off to college.
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Episode 15 - When's the Last Time I Cried on the A Train? (with Tan Carter & Mimi Monet)
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Part two of my hilarious chat with Tan and Mimi!
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Episode 14 - DNS (with Tan Carter & Mimi Monet)
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Tan Carter and Milinya Monet join me in the studio for part one of our discussion on healing, wearing crystals in your bra, Michael B. Jordan milk preference and why a dude said " we can't help we're the most desirable people on earth" \*side eye emoji\*
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So we're back... from outer space! We have a new co-host who will be joining us on Sundays along with the episodes that aired lived but hadn't been uploaded. Thanks for your continued love and support.
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Episode 13 - Do It For Her (with Shawnda Harper)
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Part two and it feels like sitting on the porch having a good time. I know we said we weren't going to go deep but uhhh... thank us later.
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Episode 12 - Auntie Shit (with Shawnda Harper)
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Shawnda and I literally shoot the shit while wondering if we're too young to be aunties. Then we pull some cards, dive into Gen X vs Millenial and laugh about being adjacent to things. This is part one of a two-part episode.
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MDGJ Bonus: I Stan a Glitter (with Monica Bailey & Jess Snyder)
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Beyonce had Carmen. Mariah had Glitter. All was right with the world. We go down a gloriously random rabbit hole of fave musicals, pop culture and Jason Weaver.
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Episode 10 - Suddenly Grease 2 (with Monica Bailey)
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Educator and Wonder Woman herself, Monica Bailey, stops by the studio to discuss relating to her students, what she would do to disrupt the current teaching standards and why she's allergic to tire marks. We also talk about the impact our favorite teachers have made in our lives.
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Episode 9 - For the Emojis that Smile When We Can't (with Cara Pressley)
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Cara joins me in the studio where we talk about navigating MH with kids, The Tower Cards and how emojis speak for us when we can't. lol but with a straight face.
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Unedited thoughts on my way to therapy :)
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Episode 8 - Battle Fatigue (with Atari Gems, KT Washington & Zuri the Artist)
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We made it to episode 2, mic mishaps and all! This episode we discuss social justice battle fatigue, daring to make a living wage, iHOB and ways to reach out when things get darkest. Special thanks to Black Minds Matter Project for coming through.
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