Yeah, But Are You Happy?
Comedy
Yeah, But Are You Happy? is a podcast exploring the intersection between creativity and mental health, hosted by comedians Katie Stone & Lane Ingram. Creatives can either glorify or stigmatize mental health, and every episode tackles a new topic related to these mentalities. Katie & Lane each have their own interest in the intersection between creativity and mental health. Katie is living with bipolar II disorder while studying "creativity," and Lane is a therapist with HIS OWN BAGGAGE.* Cody Dearing contributes sound production to early episodes, and Frankie Gerhards does our theme music. *Katie's words
Location:
United States
Genres:
Comedy
Description:
Yeah, But Are You Happy? is a podcast exploring the intersection between creativity and mental health, hosted by comedians Katie Stone & Lane Ingram. Creatives can either glorify or stigmatize mental health, and every episode tackles a new topic related to these mentalities. Katie & Lane each have their own interest in the intersection between creativity and mental health. Katie is living with bipolar II disorder while studying "creativity," and Lane is a therapist with HIS OWN BAGGAGE.* Cody Dearing contributes sound production to early episodes, and Frankie Gerhards does our theme music. *Katie's words
Language:
English
Website:
https://soundcloud.com/ybayh
Episodes
The Shrink Next Door Podcast Podcast
12/12/2021
In this short pre-holiday episode, Lane and Katie discuss some of the stressors surrounding fractured families at the holidays, what's up in mental health in pop culture, and of course, Wondery's Shrink Next Door podcast. While the true crime show may be daunting to those new to therapy, we discuss the red flags we encourage our listeners to look for when shopping around for mental health professionals.
Duration:00:57:13
Acting Ups and Downs with Sanjay Rao
12/6/2021
Sanjay Rao (as seen on TV, commercials, Katie's Instagram) joins us once again to talk about the emotional rollercoaster that is gig-based work. We chat about coping with losses, keeping energized, brazen microaggressions, and how Katie is a really great girlfriend, wow. Enjoy the episode, and follow @sanjaykrao_ (& @ybayhpodcast!) on Instagram.
Duration:01:32:26
Holiday Stress
11/20/2021
Katie and Lane set out to discuss stress around the holidays and end up hitting on a lot of subjects including AppleTV+’s The Shrink Next Door, Taylor Swift, and Ham.
Duration:01:33:00
Saturday Night Live
11/14/2021
Katie and Lane are joined by Sanjay Rao as they discuss the honestly and vulnerability of performances by recent cast members.
Duration:01:35:31
The Great Resignation Part 4
11/5/2021
Katie and Lane are joined by friend Pete Parsons, who left his job at a startup tech company during August - the month with more resignations than any other in US history. We address how he's used his time and how he manages finances away from a WFH 9-5.
Duration:01:25:39
The Great Resignation Part 3
10/30/2021
Katie and Lane continue their discussion on work/life balance and the IATSE movement.
Duration:01:27:09
The Great Resignation Part 2
10/22/2021
Katie and Lane chate with a member of the IATSE movement, J.
Duration:01:29:29
The Great Resignation
10/16/2021
Katie and Lane catch up on what's going on in the labor movement's "Great Resignation," particularly as it relates to creatives. They also talk about SNL for way too long, address self-esteem when faced with more successful colleagues, and how difficult it can be to acquire mental health services. We continue to recommend Instagram @ia_stories, and discuss the book "How to Do Nothing" by Jenny Odell.
Duration:01:21:23
"Season Four" Premiere & Catch Up
10/9/2021
Following a two month break, Katie and Lane catch up on the personal narratives they've shared on the show. Katie emphatically recommends You're Wrong About podcast's episode "The Obesity Epidemic" as well as the Instagram account @ia_stories. Lane has a beard now, as well as binoculars.
Duration:01:27:06
Paying Dues
7/3/2021
Katie and Lane discuss the hardships and rewards of "paying your dues" while coming up in their respective comedy scenes.
Duration:01:31:28
Self Indulgence In Art
6/26/2021
This week Katie and Lane discuss self indulgence in art, and when it can be a good thing, or a bad thing.
Duration:01:25:51
When You Have Nothing To Talk About In Therapy
6/18/2021
This week Katie and Lane discuss what it's like to have nothing to talk about in therapy, and how sometimes those are the most productive sessions.
Duration:01:28:21
Inside
6/15/2021
This week Katie and Lane discuss the new Netflix comedy special Bo Burnham: Inside.
Duration:01:29:32
Over Committing
6/4/2021
Katie and Lane are back after a long break. They discuss performing for the first time since the pandemic and over committing yourself as the world starts to re-open.
Duration:01:19:20
Returning To The Stage And Performance Anxiety
5/1/2021
As theaters start to reopen, Katie and Lane discuss the anxiety surrounding performing for the first time post pandemic. *Editor's note: There were technical difficulties affecting the audio during the first 15 minutes. The quality improves after.
Duration:01:18:10
ADHD
4/23/2021
Katie and Lane discuss 4/20, George Floyd and their own experiences with ADHD.
Duration:01:06:56
Anxiety to Reenter Society
4/16/2021
In this episode Katie and Lane discuss their hesitance about all of the socializing that vaccinations shall bring. They explore the pros and cons of seeing people at work, at comedy theaters, and even in their own homes. Join us for a fun episode and if you need to Irish Goodbye... no hard feelings. We get it.
Duration:01:23:52
Never the Ingenue with Amber Quick
4/9/2021
Amber Quick, voted best actress by the Austin Critics' Association, Austin Chronicle readers, and more, joins us to talk about the way her personal trauma and her career choices have impacted her relationship to her body. An incredibly vulnerable episode, we recommend sticking around til the end, and checking our Facebook for resources provided by Amber!
Duration:01:49:04
Devon Coleman Returns
4/3/2021
Fan favorite Devon Coleman reunites with Katie in an ongoing series on body image.
Duration:01:54:32
Growing Up Non-binary With Virgil Shelby
3/26/2021
Comedian and Fallout Theater owner Virgil Shelby joins Katie to talk about what it was like growing up in a gray area of the assumed gender binary, of racial expectations, of sexuality, and all sorts of stuff. Our pudding vessels are complex, as we discuss in this episode.
Duration:01:22:47