HeadCase Podcast: Recent Episodes
Gotham Podcast Studio
Mental health and illness has been a taboo subject for far too long and a topic that many people know nothing about. Founder and host, Stephanie Hoffmann breaks down the boundaries by diving deep into the world of mental health and all that relates to it. This show establishes real and honest mental health conversation through stories and discussions straight from the people who’ve experienced them. HeadCase’s purpose is to spread awareness and end the stigma by enlightening audiences on the lack of education, information and options for those who who suffer through or are directly affected by it. HeadCase is the podcast you’ve been ANXIOUSLY waiting for.
On this episode of HeadCase, Steph sits down with twins, Olivia and Isabella Cohen to discuss their experience and struggles with mental health. They share how their relationship as twin sisters has changed overtime as well as their outlook on life with careers in the entertainment industry. Follow them @westcoasttwins!
On this episode of HeadCase, Steph speaks with Helena Bala, the founder of Craigslist Confessional, an anonymous listening project she began while working as a lobbyist in DC in 2014. We discuss how her project has changed not only other’s lives but her own in so many ways. One thing we know is true, we all just want to be heard.
ALSO: Look out for her book on the subject in 2020! And check out the column here: https://qz.com/re/craigslist-confessional/
On this episode of HeadCase, Steph chats with entrepreneur, Lindsey Metselaar, who is well known for "We Met At Acme,” a podcast on millennial dating in NYC. She shares her personal story as they discuss the ins and outs of dating when it comes to mental health and how therapy can benefit a relationship more often than not. Subscribe to her podcast and follow her instagram @wemetatacme.
On this episode of HeadCase we speak to Neal Sundberg, a mental health counselor who practices in-person psychotherapy as well as online mental health coaching at a telehealth company where he provides text-based coaching services. He explains how facing mental illness since childhood made him passionate about eliminating the stigmas that once kept him from seeking help. Neal is also the cofounder of a design company called BE OK (BEOK_Design), that focuses on bridging the gap of clean and relatable design with the mental health field in an effort to inform and destigmatize mental illness.
On this episode of HeadCase, Steph speaks with Wendy May Real, the founder and CEO of Pure Bloom, a new CBD brand specializing in nanotechnology, science-driven formulations and organically pure CBD products. She shares what CBD is, it’s benefits as they relate to mental health and beyond. (BONUS: there’s a special discount code to her website given when you tune in!)
On this episode of HeadCase we speak to the talented artist, Taylor Lee who shares her experience with bipolar disorder and how it lead her down a creative path. She is living proof that we all benefit from community, self-exploration and expression.
On this episode of HeadCase, Steph sits down with Remy Kassimir, a stand-up comic and fellow podcast host of 'How Cum Podcast” and “We Really Love Island," shares her experience and take on mental health, her career and how she is changing the conversation when it comes to the topics of sex and feminism in today’s society.
On this episode of HeadCase, Drew Bierut joins us as he discusses the unique perspective he gained in dealing with Bipolar I Disorder during his formative years and how it affects his day to day life while working as a creative professional in film and television.
On this episode of HeadCase we speak to AJ Diaz, a recovering addict who shares his dark past that made him in to the motivational man he is today. He is proof that honesty is not just about telling the truth but living it.
On this episode of HeadCase we speak with New York City native, Allegra Blinken, we discuss everything from medications to therapy as well as gender norms within the socially driven culture we live in.
On this episode of HeadCase we speak with the inspirational Sam Cobb, who has gone through loss, addiction, and recovery all while dealing with the hardships of a cancer diagnosis. Sam tells his story of survival and recovery.
On this episode of HeadCase we interview the talented comedian, Brenden Eyre, who opens up about how his mental state drove him to an attempt of suicide and long road of healing he endured through medications and mental hospitals which lead him become the stronger successful comedian he is today.
On this episode of HeadCase we speak with Macy Eleni, and fashionable body-positive YouTube vlogger who opens up about her past struggles with an eating disorder that severely affected her mental health and how honesty has made her into the role model she is today.
On this episode of HeadCase, Steph talks to Rachel Doyle, the founder of the charity GlamourGals. She shares how she started a nonprofit, discusses the importance of volunteering, and how GG benefits the mental health of the elderly all over the country.
In this episode of HeadCase, we talk to the amazing Shane Kimbrell, who was just diagnosed as Bipolar 2 just a few months ago. We discuss her past leading up to her recent diagnoses as well as what it’s like to be from a small town In Oklahoma with a lack of resources and general support from the community.
On this episode we speak to the wonderful Hannah Blum, an empathetic mental health advocate and blogger of Halfway2Hannah. She shares her in-depth and detailed experience on what it was like to be diagnosed with Bipolar 2 disorder back in 2010 and how her decision to speak out has made her into the loveable and inspiring person she is today. Tune in and check out her blog Halfway2Hannah.com!
On this episode of Headcase Steph is joined by her long time best friend and co-founder of the fashion blog, Yin2myYang. Sophie shares her struggle with anxiety as it pertains to her life and career in the social media spotlight and how therapy has benefitted her greatly.
Welcome to Headcase! On the first official episode we are introducing Headcase founder Steph Hoffmann and exec producer and cohost Jack Leary. Steph explains how she came up with the concept and execution of Headcase. They each share a little about their struggles and experiences with mental illness and why conversation surrounding mental health is vital.