We share listener responses to the question “How does unhappiness serve you?” Along the way, Christina reveals a disturbing new development and Lauren continues to face a painful predicament. Luckily our listeners lift the mood and we’re (almost) able to laugh about it. Enjoy?

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* Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/picklesandvodka (first timers get a free sticker!*)

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* Lauren's personal Instagram: @lauren___afh

Credits:

* Edited by Christina Jumper

* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

*while supplies last

What do religion, politics, and relationships have in common? Could it be that they make us lose our faith in humanity? On today’s episode, we talk about the differences between cynicism and pessimism, debate the merit of doubt, and find shreds of delight from a surprising source. Enjoy!

Next poll: How does unhappiness serve you? (DUE 6/20)

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* Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/picklesandvodka

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* Lauren's personal Instagram: @lauren___afh (but mostly @picosauve)

We had a plan for this episode, but the universe had another idea. Listen to us talk about pride, withdrawals, hospitalizations, gender, and slugs. Content warning for us being idiots. Enjoy!

Current poll: How does unhappiness serve you? (DUE 6/20)

We’d love to hear from you! Here’s how to join the conversation:

* Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/picklesandvodka

* Subscribe to our Substack: Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast

* Watch on YouTube: @picklesandvodkapodcast

* Follow our Instagram: @picklesandvodkapodcast

* Join our Facebook group: Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast

* Send us an email: picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com

* Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper

* Christina's Substack: crisis corner

* Lauren's personal Instagram: @lauren___afh (but mostly @picosauve)