Sarah Fader The Podcast

Jason Mayo is a blogger, writer, TV production person, author, and amazing friend. Sometimes we eat hamburgers together and he is also Jewish. One time he made a YouTube video showcasing The Sony Dream Machine alarm clock circa 1984. www.outnumberedonline.com @Outnumberedisme on Twitter.

I started AK Kerani as a 19-year-old freshman in college. Though at first it was just a platform to sell knit goods I had been working on, I watched, sometimes behind the scenes, as it became a revolution. I live each day with the hope of making the dark days of those around me better and believe with all my heart that mental health is a universal pursuit. In my spare time, I can be found writing songs at the keyboard, jetting off on long runs, out on the town with friends, relaxing with family in New York City or Texas or laughing. I'm grateful to my entire team at AK Kerani and my passion and dream is to continue to take the company to new heights! Follow her on Twitter @AKKerani www.akkrerani.com. Find her crafts on atindradesigns.com

Peter Michael Marino is a NYC-based performer, producer, writer, director and teacher. He is the creator/co-producer of SOLOCOM, which has launched over 400 world-premiere comedies at The People’s Improv Theater. His internationally acclaimed solo comedy “Desperately Seeking the Exit” chronicled the unmaking of his West End musical flop “Desperately Seeking Susan” – receiving 5-star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe and Adelaide Fringe, and a London transfer. His 2015 solo chat show spoof “Late with Lance!” played everywhere from NYC to London. Directing credits include: Amy Marcs’ “Nice T*ts”, Mark Demayo’s “20 & Out”, and Mark Giordano’s “Mad Man.” His production company credits include “David Carl’s Celebrity One-Man Hamlet,” David Mills: Shame!, Charles’ “Moby Alpha,” and “Joe’s NYC Bar.” More info at: www.petermmarino.com

Going into her senior year in high school, 5’ 9” Michelle Shapiro weighed 240 lbs. The recommended weight range for a 5’ 9” woman is 144 - 176 lbs. Michelle lost 60 lbs. in 6 months by starving her body with 500 calories a day. Today, she is 26 years old, and ultimately ended up losing a total of 80+ lbs. to get to her current weight range of 155-157 lbs. Dealing with the side affects has been an 18-month process with the help of Dr. Rob Kachko, a licensed naturopathic physician, as her coach. Today, Michelle is a Registered, New York State-certified Dietitian who specializes in hormonal issues and weight loss, nutritional counseling, food intolerance, gastrointestinal issues, diabetes prevention and treatment, and heart disease. Michele’s story could help readers understand the dark side of weight loss. And the deep psychological affects. Especially the countless health providers who said she was simply depressed and dealt with the problem with a myriad of pharmaceuticals. It was not until she f

Evan and I discuss serial killers, The Road Less Travelled, OCD, and pot. Is Evan a serial killer? You tell us. Follow him @Evanjm02 on Twitter. And listen to The Virgin Chronicles on ITunes and Soundcloud. Please sponsor us. Bar and Bat Mitzvahs for everyone.

Gabe Berman is the author of Live Like a Fruit Fly endorsed by Deepak Chopra, and after a 25 year battle with anxiety, sadness, and not-enoughness, he woke up. Now, thankfully, he's teaching people to win the war with their mind. Complete, true, enlightenment. Easily. In one phone session. www.WinTheWarWithYourMind.com www.DoYouNeedaMiracle.com and you can find my books here: www.LiveLikeAFruitFly.com

Laurel Roth Patton has been published in anthologies including Stigma Fighters Anthology Vol. 2 and First-Class Times, and in the journal Teacher Librarian: "Karaoke in the Library," an idea inspired by an unplanned karaoke performance while manic. An education junkie, she holds an MFA, MLIS, and a BA in Jungian Interpretations of World Creation Myths. Laurel is furiously polishing her memoir of mania, Too Marvelous For Words, which chronicles the wonder, horror, and absurdity of mania.

Lance Burson is a writer and comedian living with four women in Atlanta. He is the author of two books available on Amazon and Lulu.com. Follow him on Twitter @LanceBurson.

Living in New York City makes me anxiety worse. I want to move to Portland, OR.

Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer, mental health activist, and sought-after speaker and educator. He is the recipient of the 2014 Mental Health America Norman Guitry Award, placed second in Health Central’s LiveBold competition, was a 2015 WEGO Health Awards Finalist in the Health Activist Category, received a Best of the Web – Blog award, and was a 2014 Mental Health Hero. In his writing, speaking, and in life, Gabe is direct, charismatic, and approachable. He loves interacting with people and he discusses the serious topic of mental illness with the right blend of education and entertainment.

Stef Ploof is an anxious cat mother of four and computer geek living in Brooklyn. She despises skim milk and cancels plan frequently.

In this solo episode, I speculate as to whether or not Big Bird has paranoid schizophrenia.

H.M. Jones is the award-winning author of Monochrome, a NIEA and B.R.A.G Medallion dark fantasy about depression, motherhood, and self-worth. She is also a mental health blogger, featured on HuffPost Women, Stigma Fighters, Feminine Collective and other wonderful sites. Her fiction writing ranges from poetry to science fiction and anywhere in between. In her real-life time, she is the mother of two children, three chickens, one mutt and one chubby cat. She is also the wife of Mr. Jones, who is her rock. You can find out more about her on twitter @HMJonesWrites and www.hmjones.net.

cole Lyons is a force of nature disguised as a writer, a social activist, a voice for the downtrodden, and a powerful poet with a delicate touch. She is a published author and poet featured in the books Feminine Collective’s RAW&UNFILTERED VOL I, Love Notes From Humanity; The Lust, Love, & Loss Collection, and Stigma Fighters Anthology Volume One. Her essays and poetry have also been featured in Sudden Denouement Literary Collective, The Mighty, The OCH Literary Society, Anti-Heroin Chic, Sidereal Catalyst, and OTV Magazine. With an official release date of April 18, 2017, HUSH, her first collection of poetry is available for preorder now in the FC bookstore: HERE Nicole was inducted into The Mental health Writer’s Guild in 2015 for her work on The Lithium Chronicles, Psych Central, The Mighty, and the International Bipolar Foundation. Nicole is a speaker and event coordinator with a Canadian nonprofit that focuses on suicide awareness and prevention in children and teens, and she lives a good life

Jessie Gill, RN is a cannabis nurse and writer with a background in holistic health and hospice. After suffering a spinal injury, she reluctantly became a medical marijuana patient then quickly transitioned into an advocate. Her site, MarijuanaMommy.com combines science with personal insight to educate and combat the stigma against marijuana users. She’s been featured on Viceland and bylines include GoodHousekeeping, Cosmopolitan, MSN, and more. Follow her @Marijuana_Mommy on Twitter.

Allie Burke is the best-selling author of eight literary publications including the acclaimed Paper Souls, the first entry into "sick-lit" of its kind. Her writing has been called defiant and brutally honest, earning her the title "The Queen of the Surreal" by critics all over the world. A Paranoid Schizophrenia survivor, Allie is Executive Director of the 501C3 non-profit organization Stigma Fighters. She is the founder of the OCH Literary Society. She has been featured in Women's Health Magazine and VICE. In her spare time, she eats gluten-free pizza with her cat. Follow her @AllieBurkeBooks on Twitter. Learn more about OCH at www.haphazardcoffee.com. Learn about Stigma Fighters at www.stigmafighters.com

Parental advisory - adult content/talk of penises and vaginas. Joy Pearson is an amateur expert in the uncircumcised penis. Follow her on Twitter @JoyPearson and read about things that are not dicks at https://wandlesswanderer.com/

Danielle Corcione is a freelance writer based out of Philly. Their work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Esquire, and VICE Magazine. www.daniellecorcione.com. Follow them on Twitter @Decorcione.

Evan and I diagnose the muppets with psychological disorders. Follow him @Evanjm02

Kim Perkins is a doctoral candidate in positive organizational psychology who conducts leadership training for science, tech and arts organizations, large and small. She’s also a writer, coach, Burning Man organizer, and former professional athlete. Find her at www.kimperkins.com and on Twitter, @imperativeform. Nina Rubin is a Life Coach with a Gestalt approach (a here and now perspective). Formally trained as a Marriage & Family Therapist, Nina now enjoys working with individuals and groups on projects, self-growth and next steps. She is an avid baker and cook, and loves taking mini adventures. You can read Nina’s blog and learn about her work at www.afterdefeat.com.