Going Mental with Eileen Kelly

Miles Parks McCollum, known professionally as Lil Yachty, is a Grammy-nominated American rapper and singer. He first gained recognition on the internet in 2015 for his singles "One Night" and "Minnesota" from his debut EP Summer Songs. Since then, Yachty has released four studio albums, all of which have charted within the top 20 of the Billboard 200. Yachty joins Eileen to discuss his love of psychedelics, fatherhood, materialism in the industry and the importance of gratitude.    Show links:   Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok  Follow @goingmentalpodcast on Instagram More information at: Goingmental.com   Produced by Dear Media.

Rachel Dolezal is a former college instructor who ran the NAACP chapter in Spokane, Washington. She is best known for presenting herself as a black woman despite having been born to white parents. In June 2015, Dolezal went viral when her racial identity became the center of national controversy. Eileen talks to Dolezal about her abusive upbringing, the material impacts of "cancellation" and its subsequent effects on her mental health.   Get to the root of stress with the Stress CBD Complex from NextEvo Naturals. For up to 25% off subscription orders of $40 or more, use promo code mental at NextEvo.com.   This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. When you want to be a better problem solver, therapy can get you there. Visit BetterHelp.com/GOINGMENTAL today to get 10% off your first month.   Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $60 gift! That’s ThriveMarket.com/mental to get a FREE $60 gift!   Show links:   Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok  Follow @goingmentalpodcast on Instagram More information at: Goingmental.com   Produced by Dear Media.

Lucien Smith is a multidisciplinary artist based in New York City.  After earning a degree in Fine Arts from The Cooper Union, his paintings earned him international acclaim. Following what seemed like overnight success, Smith battled with some of the pitfalls of gaining notoriety so early. It was during this period that Smith launched Serving the People, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide young artists with opportunity and support.   Lucien and Eileen discuss the rise and fall of his art career, the mental health implications of instant success, his dad's infamous blog post, the aftermath of Lucien's "cancellation" and more.    This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. When you want to be a better problem solver, therapy can get you there. Visit BetterHelp.com/GOINGMENTAL today to get 10% off your first month.   Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok  Follow @goingmentalpodcast on Instagram More information at: Goingmental.com   Produced by Dear Media.

Eileen channels her inner Andy Cohen (à la Real Housewives Reunion) in this week's "Ask Me Anything" episode. A spin-off of her "AMA" Fridays on Instagram, tune in to see if your questions got answered!   Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok  Follow @goingmentalpodcast on Instagram More information at: Goingmental.com   Produced by Dear Media.

Dr. Shahin Ghadir is a board-certified reproductive endocrinology and fertility specialist, M.D., that helps women and men achieve their goals of parenthood via his practice, Fertility For All charitable organization, website/social presence, and hosting The Fertile Life podcast. Dr. Ghadir and Eileen discuss the ins and outs of fertility treatment, how certain fertility technologies can invite claims of eugenics, and why we should all be freezing our eggs before age 30.   You can find more information on Dr. Ghadir's Instagram, including additional resources.   Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok  Follow @goingmentalpodcast on Instagram More information at: Goingmental.com   Produced by Dear Media.

Alexis Christine Haines is a member of the infamous "Bling Ring" and host of Recovering From Reality, a mental health and wellness podcast. At the age of 18, Alexis was arrested on the set of reality show Pretty Wild for her involvement in a string of burglaries that targeted the homes of multiple celebrities. On the heels of her just-dropped Netflix special, The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist, Alexis walks us through her infamous past with the "Bling Ring," what she wishes the shows got right, the psychology behind stealing, her battle with heroin addiction, subsequent recovery journey, and what she's learned from motherhood.    You can follow Alexis on Instagram: @itsalexishaines   Or listen to her podcast, Recovering From Reality, wherever you get your podcasts.   Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok  Follow @goingmentalpodcast on Instagram More information at: Goingmental.com   Sponsors:   Right now for my listeners, if you go to HelloFresh.com/mental65 and use code mental65 you'll receive 65% off your HelloFresh order, plus free shipping!   Produced by Dear Media.

Joshua Citarella is an artist, Twitch streamer, and internet culture researcher based in New York City. He is the author of Politigram & the Post-left and has taught at the School of Visual Arts, Rhode Island School of Design and served as an advisor at Carnegie Mellon University and Tufts University. Josh and Eileen discuss internet subcultures, "troll" psychology, the red/blue divide, and how social media contributes to radicalization.    You can follow Joshua on instagram: @joshuacitarella   You can access his podcasts, livestreams, books, digital publications and more on his Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/joshuacitarella   Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok  Follow @goingmentalpodcast on Instagram More information at: Goingmental.com   Produced by Dear Media.

Friendship breakups are painful, but they can also be healthy. On this week's solo episode, Eileen recounts her most traumatic friend breakups, from getting blackmailed by a former roommate to catching her BFF stealing from her. Eileen discusses her own codependency tendencies, how she's been able to manage the heartache, and tips she's learned on how to heal.   Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok  Follow @goingmentalpodcast on Instagram More information at: Goingmental.com   Produced by Dear Media.

Eileen sits down with doula Brandi Jordan, host of the "Dear Doula" podcast. Brandi is a postpartum doula with over 20 years of experience helping people become the parents that they want to be. Her podcast Dear Doula talks about everything from sleep training to gentle parenting, and so much more. Brandi is also founder of The Cradle Company, which is a full service pregnancy and postpartum resources center that offers classes, consultations, and other services for new parents. Brandi explains how doulas assist during pregnancy, racial disparities in infant and mother mortality rates, and postpartum mental health.    For more postpartum information and resources, visit Postpartum Support International at postpartum.net.   Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok  Follow @goingmentalpodcast on Instagram More information at: Goingmental.com   Produced by Dear Media.

Tao Lin is an American novelist, poet, essayist, short-story writer and artist. Lin is the author of ten books of prose and poetry, including the novel Leave Society, published by Vintage in August 2021. Tao and Eileen discuss autism, advice for young writers, Tao's cancellation, and going off the grid.   Find Tao on Instagram: @taolin and Twitter: @tao_lin   Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok  Follow @goingmentalpodcast on Instagram More information at: Goingmental.com   Produced by Dear Media.