Episodes

  • I'm Back

    I'm Back
    Feb 21 2023

    Melissa is back for a new season of Sometimes in Shambles! Hopefully. There's a lot that has happened in two years so buckle up.
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    14 mins
  • Story of a Gay Ex-Mormon II

    Story of a Gay Ex-Mormon II
    Sep 29 2020
    Part two of the Story of a Gay Ex-Mormon series with Jake! Jake tells more of his story of being Mormon while also being gay and the struggles he went through along the way.
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Bloopers w/ Jenna

    Bloopers w/ Jenna
    Aug 9 2020
    Bloopers reel from when I recorded an episode with Jenna Chau and we had wifi and cat issues.
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    5 mins
  • The Weight of Depression & Body Positivity w/ Jenna Chau Part 2

    The Weight of Depression & Body Positivity w/ Jenna Chau Part 2
    Aug 9 2020

    I invited Jenna Chau on the show to talk about body positivity and her personal story of mental illness and gaining weight. Some topics that we cover in this episode:

    • My personal story of gaining weight due to depression
    • Jenna's personal story of physical health and depression
    • Binge eating
    • Finding your supportive tribe
    • Social media and toxicity related to body pos
    • The body pos movement vs your personal body pos journey
    • Before/after pictures
    • The scale
    • Fat phobia and skinny shaming
    • Inclusive brands

    And so much more!!

    Trigger warning: We talk about some touchy subjects such as binge eating and illusions to suicide that could be triggering for some. Please review the topics above to decide if this episode is for you.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • The Weight of Depression & Body Positivity w/ Jenna Chau Part 1

    The Weight of Depression & Body Positivity w/ Jenna Chau Part 1
    Aug 9 2020

    I invited Jenna Chau on the show to talk about body positivity and her personal story of mental illness and gaining weight. Some topics that we cover in this episode: -My personal story of gaining weight due to depression -Jenna's personal story of physical health and depression -Binge eating -Finding your supportive tribe -Social media and toxicity related to body pos -The body pos movement vs your personal body pos journey -Before/after pictures -The scale -Fat phobia and skinny shaming -Inclusive brands And so much more!!

    Trigger warning: We talk about some touchy subjects such as binge eating and illusions to suicide that could be triggering for some. Please review the topics above to decide if this episode is for you.
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    41 mins
  • Sometimes in Shambles Trailer

    Sometimes in Shambles Trailer
    Jul 17 2020
    Welcome to Sometimes in Shambles, the mental health podcast. I’m Melissa, your host, and this is where I talk about all my personal experiences with mental illness. I have anxiety, depression, and recently, some PTSD. My hope is that through sharing my experiences such as leaving the mormon church, breaking up with friends, some isolation in college, therapy and a lot of other experiences, I can let you know that you’re not alone in your own mental health journey and a lot of us face the same challenges and feelings. Join me in talking about all these personal experiences and help spread the word that no one is alone, especially when it comes to mental illness.
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    1 min
  • Going with the Flow

    Going with the Flow
    Jul 14 2020

    I finally feel like I'm in a good place (my therapist thinks so too) and am just going with the flow in all parts of my life.

    I wanted to update everyone on what I've been up to while the show took a small, unintentional hiatus. In the first half of this episode, I talk about hobbies and things I've been doing in quarantine, and in the second half, I talk about how I've been working on my communication skills to strengthen my relationships and self.
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    35 mins
  • I'm in Shambles

    I'm in Shambles
    Apr 9 2020
    I talk through my recent experience of comparing the things I love to do to other people who do the same things as me. The struggle becomes more real in quarantine where doing the things you love matters most.
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    25 mins