Podcasts by My Depressions Got Jokes

Episode 53: Sorry to this Studio (with Marcus J.) from 2019-12-16T22:00:14

Last week, we recorded our last show with Legacy Internet Radio. As of this posting, we are fully independent! With that said, we wanted this show to be extra special. LIR founder Marcus J. join...

Episode 52: Dem Holiday Blues (with Jess Snyder & Phoenix Jay) from 2019-11-20T20:16:57

You know when friends drop by and all your plans go out the window? Consider this that type of episode.

Support us by becoming a Patron! We have 3 tiers to choose from: Listener, Fan and ...

Episode 51: What's Privilege Got to Do with It?! from 2019-10-11T21:24:06

This episode, we are joined by Red Table Talk RVA creator and The Career Cheerleader herself Cara Pressley about privilege, group support, the importance of language regarding LGBTQ peoples and how...

Episode 50: Hotepolypse from 2019-09-16T17:07:51

Somebody Get the Eye of Ra! This week we chat about the woke on woke crime that transpired between Shaun King and Deray McKesson, how "wokeness" is an overbloated term, how to not be trash to trans...

Episode 49: If I Had One Elder from 2019-09-04T20:41

We talk about venturing back into church after time away and elders vs just being old.

Episode 48: Level Up from 2019-09-04T20:07:52

This episode... whew chile.

Episode 47: The Amazing World of Basic Ball from 2019-08-14T21:11:49

Eeyore in Dior! This week, we balance light and heavy topics by stanning for the Basic Ball sketch on A Black Lady Sketch Show and tackling why mental illness only becomes a big topic after nationa...

Episode 46: Unfollow. Block. Report to Therapy from 2019-08-14T20:57:08

We back! After a month's hiatus, we're back talking about how our mental health is affected by different social media sites. Support us by becoming a Patron! We have 3 tiers to choose from: Listen...

Episode 45: Dey Mine from 2019-06-18T16:10:10

This week on the show, we talk about the crisis in Sudan and demystify the blue Avis', remembering those we lost at Pulse, allyship, spoiler alerts and homegirl hemups. Today's couch session was in...

Episode 44: Take Me to the Machine from 2019-06-13T21:07:01

Higuyswelcomebacktoourchannel This episode, we chat about the ups and downs of success from YouTube to Crispy Chicken commercials to entrepreneurial to Black Excellence. The one year anniversary o...

Episode 43: F**ked Up, Yet Flexible from 2019-06-03T16:41:10

This episode, we talk about hair and internalized racism in the workplace, all skinfolk not being your kinfolk, articles being posted, Uno rules, spoiler alerts and trigger warnings, surprise guest...

Episode 42: The Coconut Academy from 2019-05-23T21:08:08

This episode, we chat about our favorite genre of movies (S/O to The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast), Game of Thrones, coconuts and how, when and why to forgive.

The one year anniversary of M...

Episode 41: Bombs Over Bag Dat from 2019-05-08T19:48:18

After a couple of weeks off, we returned to simply shoot the shit. Do you love us? Do you love our show? Do you love us and our show?! Join our Patreon club by donating $5/mo to keeping things run...

Episode 40: Give Yourself Thrones from 2019-04-16T15:30

Episode 40! This episode we sit down with Dei Johnson: photographer, illustrator and, just added to the list, accomplished author of the self-care journal Give Yourself Grace. And she's Joi's cous...

Episode 39: Man, Listen (with the cast of Man, Listen) from 2019-04-15T16:21:47

We sat down with a few of the cast members of the new forthcoming documentary Man, Listen, a doc centered on the stories and journeys through mental health of black men. Much gratitude to Roger T...

Episode 38 - Stiff Arm Handshake (with Life Coach Ashley Staples) from 2019-03-25T15:48:04

We went to church early this episode! While also learning how to set proper boundaries and stick to them. Much gratitude to Ashley Staples of Golden Affirmations, Inc for kicking it with us on the ...

Episode 37 - Use Your Time Wisely, Bxtch (with Beatrice McCarroll & Shantell Chambliss) from 2019-03-18T19:23:41

Disclaimer: even through laughs, this week's episode focuses on loss and grief, specifically infant and elder loss, infertility and coping with mal and misdiagnoses. So much love to Shantell and B...

Episode 36 - GPS for the Soul (with Adrienne Warren & Kalyn Coghill) from 2019-03-13T15:45:07

How do healers and helpers become healers and helpers? Through a lot of hell. This week, we all speak on the journeys we're walking through tarot, ancestral reverence, Reiki, oracle readings and mo...

Episode 35 - Hollow Earth (with Ricardo Woolfolk) from 2019-03-06T22:34:37

Joi & Montrell are joined at the table by friend of the show Ricardo Woolfolk! In this episode we discussed the art of conspiracy theories. Topics include: How to go down a rabbit hole effectively ...

Episode 34 - The Kids are Alright from 2019-02-27T18:36:30

TW: candid talk of suicide, eating disorders and mental illness. A full house with lots of honesty and laughter. On this episode we talk about meat coats, taking up space as we are, parenthood, no...

Episode 33 - He Ain't Heavy (with Douglas Powell & Onaje Baldwin) from 2019-02-13T20:13:21

Joi is joined by two influential makers in RVA: Douglas Powell/Roscoe Burnems and Onaje Baldwin. During their conversation, they tackle the current state of Richmond, why the game of politics may o...

Episode 32 - For Colored Gxrls (with Kai Luna Moon, Sonya Staples & Kasi Loney) from 2019-02-04T18:02:56

This episode, we had a full house of black womxn answering the tough questions: what are the joy and struggles of black womxnhood, how do you identify as a black womxn and why does the world seem t...

Episode 31 - MTV (Depression) Cribs from 2019-01-28T20:17:41

In this episode, we talk about the tv shows and movies that meant the most to us to black kids, the highs and lows of black content today, the daily fam reunions that crop up once we open our eyes,...

Episode 30 - Cancel of Future Past from 2019-01-21T21:29:02

This episode, we talk about Canceling Culture. Who needs it, who wants it, who's still on the list. We also share the difference between canceling and ghosting with tips on when and why to cancel. ...

Episode 29 - Surviving #SurvivingRKelly from 2019-01-08T01:27:28

TW: We talk in depth about personal sexual assault, manipulation and abuse instances surrounding the docuseries Surviving R. Kelly. If this is too close of a conversation for you, we understand if ...

Episode 28 - Church Hurt from 2018-12-20T21:10:48

The hotly-anticipated Church Hurt episode is here!

Episode 27 - Burlington Nope Factory from 2018-11-27T02:01:13

The kerfuffle of John Gray's comments about women being too-big coats, coverings and lids make it to the show. We tear into why it's so very toxic to hold black women to the standard of we are only...

Episode 26 - Choosin' Fam (with Paula Gillison) from 2018-11-19T19:26:43

On episode 2, we go deeper into how to choose our family members/friends to be there through our most difficult times.

Episode 25 - Is the Mac & Cheese Worth Your Sanity? (with Paula Gillison) from 2018-11-19T19:05:27

Part 1 of our episode delves into cousins stealing CDs, drunkles, lobster mac & cheese and getting through the holidays when you ain't got it emotionally to give.

Episode 24 - Alexa, Speak the Truth (with Kályn Coghill & Jess Snyder) from 2018-11-12T20:59:44

Kályn Coghill joins in as we dive into emotional labor. How to recognize it in ourselves, how to acknowledge it, how to set boundaries and how to become ex-emotional workhouses.

Episode 23 - Living Our Best Lives (with Leo, Atari & Cara) from 2018-11-06T01:58:22

Part II

Episode 22 - Leftover Slave Shit (with Leo, Atari & Cara) from 2018-11-06T01:58:18

Leonina Arismendi joins studio regs Atari and Cara for part I of our discussion on mental health, outdated ideologies, religion and parenthood.

Episode 21 - Shondo 4 da Imposter (with Montrell White) from 2018-11-05T19:12:31

The N-Bombs abound and I'm glad about it.

Episode 20 - This N**** Got Imposter Syndrome (with Montrell White) from 2018-11-05T19:10:36

Welcome our new permanent co-host, Montrell! Montrell opens our part I conversation about Imposter Syndrome, why crying hurts so bad and how dual healing is possible.

Episode 19 - Dope Friends (with Atari Irata & Cara Pressley) from 2018-11-05T19:08:39

Part II of why yall mad? Because being made with friends is so much better than being mad alone.

Episode 18 - What Yall Mad About Today? (with Atari Irata, Cara Pressley & John Blake) from 2018-11-05T18:25:03

John wasn't actually in the studio with us - he just added so many gems to the conversation we couldn't not include him as a cohost.

Episode 17 - Don't Speak Ill of Beyonce' (with Imani Bailey & Jess Snyder) from 2018-11-05T17:51:13

Part two where Imani almost gets written out of Jess' will.

Episode 16 - Equal Rightist (with Imani Bailey) from 2018-11-05T17:49:40

The babies must fly the nest. Our original #StormChaser Imani Bailey joins us in the studio before she heads off to college.

Episode 15 - When's the Last Time I Cried on the A Train? (with Tan Carter & Mimi Monet) from 2018-11-05T17:49:35

Part two of my hilarious chat with Tan and Mimi!

Episode 14 - DNS (with Tan Carter & Mimi Monet) from 2018-11-05T17:42:07

Tan Carter and Milinya Monet join me in the studio for part one of our discussion on healing, wearing crystals in your bra, Michael B. Jordan milk preference and why a dude said " we can't help we'...

MDGJ Announcement from 2018-11-05T16:27:49

So we're back... from outer space! We have a new co-host who will be joining us on Sundays along with the episodes that aired lived but hadn't been uploaded. Thanks for your continued love and supp...

Episode 13 - Do It For Her (with Shawnda Harper) from 2018-07-24T01:03:26

Part two and it feels like sitting on the porch having a good time. I know we said we weren't going to go deep but uhhh... thank us later.

Episode 12 - Auntie Shit (with Shawnda Harper) from 2018-07-24T00:50:18

Shawnda and I literally shoot the shit while wondering if we're too young to be aunties. Then we pull some cards, dive into Gen X vs Millenial and laugh about being adjacent to things. This is part...

MDGJ Bonus: I Stan a Glitter (with Monica Bailey & Jess Snyder) from 2018-07-03T04:09:58

Beyonce had Carmen. Mariah had Glitter. All was right with the world. We go down a gloriously random rabbit hole of fave musicals, pop culture and Jason Weaver.

Episode 10 - Suddenly Grease 2 (with Monica Bailey) from 2018-07-03T04:06:05

Educator and Wonder Woman herself, Monica Bailey, stops by the studio to discuss relating to her students, what she would do to disrupt the current teaching standards and why she's allergic to tire...

Episode 9 - For the Emojis that Smile When We Can't (with Cara Pressley) from 2018-07-03T02:27:47

Cara joins me in the studio where we talk about navigating MH with kids, The Tower Cards and how emojis speak for us when we can't. lol but with a straight face.

MDGJ Bonus - Therapy Note #1 from 2018-06-20T16:29:21

Unedited thoughts on my way to therapy :)

Episode 8 - Battle Fatigue (with Atari Gems, KT Washington & Zuri the Artist) from 2018-06-14T05:10:03

We made it to episode 2, mic mishaps and all! This episode we discuss social justice battle fatigue, daring to make a living wage, iHOB and ways to reach out when things get darkest. Special thanks...

Episode 7 - Take Off Your Cape Sis (with Naquetta Mitchell) from 2018-06-04T01:17:25

Our debut episode on our new home at Legacy Internet Radio! This episode, we welcome Naquetta Mitchell into the guest chair where we discuss being open with our needs, favorite episodes of Martin a...

MDGJ Bonus: Truth Serum for My Pancakes from 2017-02-18T16:39:53

MDGJ Bonus: Truth Serum for My Pancakes by Joi Donaldson

Episode 3 - Thin Line Between This & Create pt. 1 (with Derek Light) from 2017-01-18T20:59:38

My brother Derek and I sit down as family, creatives and soldiers on the battle of wits against mental illness. Follow, share, and like My Depression's Got Jokes! #MDGJPodcast

Episode 2 - STFU Jerry (with Dei Johnson) from 2017-01-11T06:56:20

This episode, we talk about protecting our peace from Jerry. Follow Joi Donaldson on FB, i\_the\_abstract in IG and elemental\_jah on Twitter.