https://feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/normalizethecrazy.xml Normalize the Crazy https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net Embrace the chaos, empower the mind episodic Normalize the Crazy Embrace the chaos, empower the mind podcast Weekly en-us Copyright 2025 Normalize the Crazy Copyright 2025 Normalize the Crazy Normalize the Crazy normalizethecrazy@gmail.com https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net https://assets.blubrry.com/coverart/orig/1461918-1652919966.jpg Normalize the Crazy Embrace the chaos, empower the mind Blubrry Podcasting: https://www.blubrry.com/ no http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 4d45e8be-c306-5815-810a-6d6693157664 Ohio Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:18:22 -0400 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:18:22 -0400 The Gabby Petitio Story: Tragedy, Timeline and Mental Health Unfolding https://blubrry.com/normalizethecrazy/143232357/the-gabby-petitio-story-tragedy-timeline-and-mental-health-unfolding/ https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/?p=40 Normalize the Crazy Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:18:22 -0400 In this episode, we delve into the heartbreaking case of Gabby Petito, a young woman whose tragic story captivated the world. We break down the key moments of the timeline leading up to her disappearance and untimely death, exploring the events that unfolded in the months prior. While the case has sparked widespread conversation, we also touch on the underlying mental health factors that may have played a role, setting the stage for a deeper exploration in our next episode. Join us as we unravel the details of this tragic story and reflect on the broader implications it has on relationships, mental health, and justice.

]]> In this episode, we delve into the heartbreaking case of Gabby Petito, a young woman whose tragic story captivated the world. We break down the key moments of the timeline leading up to her disappearance and untimely death, exploring the events that unfolded in the months prior. While the case has sparked widespread conversation, we also touch on the underlying mental health factors that may have played a role, setting the stage for a deeper exploration in our next episode. Join us as we unravel the details of this tragic story and reflect on the broader implications it has on relationships, mental health, and justice.

]]> 0:31:00 false Normalize the Crazy In this episode, we delve into the heartbreaking case of Gabby Petito, a young woman whose tragic story captivated the world. We break down the key moments of the timeline leading up to her disappearance and untimely death, In this episode, we delve into the heartbreaking case of Gabby Petito, a young woman whose tragic story captivated the world. We break down the key moments of the timeline leading up to her disappearance and untimely death, exploring the events that unfolded in the months prior. While the case has sparked widespread conversation, we also touch on the underlying mental health factors that may have played a role, setting the stage for a deeper exploration in our next episode. Join us as we unravel the details of this tragic story and reflect on the broader implications it has on relationships, mental health, and justice. The Gabby Petitio Story: Tragedy, Timeline and Mental Health Unfolding 2 1 1 2 Borderline Personality Disorder https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/2022/03/14/borderline-personality-disorder/ https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/?p=90 Normalize the Crazy Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:27:36 -0400 This week we’re back with another episode that has been personally experienced by Kelsey.  She was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder over 10 years ago. Listen in as we once again discuss the signs and symptoms, treatment, and some personal experience with BPD.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide and self harm. If you are struggling with depression, addiction or suicidal thoughts there is help. Seek medical assistance or contact your local resources for help.

https://www.verywellmind.com/borderline-personality-disorder-statistics-425481

]]> This week we’re back with another episode that has been personally experienced by Kelsey.  She was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder over 10 years ago. Listen in as we once again discuss the signs and symptoms, treatment, and some personal experience with BPD.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide and self harm. If you are struggling with depression, addiction or suicidal thoughts there is help. Seek medical assistance or contact your local resources for help.

https://www.verywellmind.com/borderline-personality-disorder-statistics-425481

]]> 0:40:08 true Normalize the Crazy This week we’re back with another episode that has been personally experienced by Kelsey.  She was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder over 10 years ago. Listen in as we once again discuss the signs and symptoms, treatment, This week we’re back with another episode that has been personally experienced by Kelsey.  She was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder over 10 years ago. Listen in as we once again discuss the signs and symptoms, treatment, and some personal experience with BPD. Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide and self harm. If you are […] Borderline Personality Disorder 1 10 10 https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/My-project-300x300.jpg 1 Narcissistic Personality Disorder https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/2022/02/16/narcissistic-personality-disorder/ https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/?p=85 Normalize the Crazy Wed, 16 Feb 2022 07:23:55 -0500 Hey Crazies! Let’s dive into a common diagnosis that we all love to throw around, Narcissism. What are the traits? How do you treat this diagnosis? How can you tell the signs of someone who has narcissistic personality disorder? Join us as we discuss all these questions and begin the conversation surrounding the trending word. We talk with Kelsey specifically who has had a personal experience with a clinically diagnosed narcissist, her ex husband. Let’s normalize co-existing with a narcissist, even when we can’t normalize the diagnosis!

]]> Hey Crazies! Let’s dive into a common diagnosis that we all love to throw around, Narcissism. What are the traits? How do you treat this diagnosis? How can you tell the signs of someone who has narcissistic personality disorder? Join us as we discuss all these questions and begin the conversation surrounding the trending word. We talk with Kelsey specifically who has had a personal experience with a clinically diagnosed narcissist, her ex husband. Let’s normalize co-existing with a narcissist, even when we can’t normalize the diagnosis!

]]> 0:48:54 false Normalize the Crazy Hey Crazies! Let’s dive into a common diagnosis that we all love to throw around, Narcissism. What are the traits? How do you treat this diagnosis? How can you tell the signs of someone who has narcissistic personality disorder? Hey Crazies! Let’s dive into a common diagnosis that we all love to throw around, Narcissism. What are the traits? How do you treat this diagnosis? How can you tell the signs of someone who has narcissistic personality disorder? Join us as we discuss all these questions and begin the conversation surrounding the trending word. […] Narcissistic Personality Disorder 1 9 9 https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Normalize-the-Crazy-300x300.jpg 1 Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/2022/01/25/reactive-attachment-disorder-rad/ https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/?p=80 Normalize the Crazy Tue, 25 Jan 2022 12:10:44 -0500 Happy New Year Crazies! After some much needed time off to recoup from the holidays we are back normalizing the crazy. This week we’re moving on to discus mental illness that is not biological, but rather a diagnosis that develops from a persons environment. Join us as we discuss the impacts of RAD on both an individual and the family dynamic.

 

Reactive attachment disorder – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

Reactive Attachment Disorder in Adults

]]> Happy New Year Crazies! After some much needed time off to recoup from the holidays we are back normalizing the crazy. This week we’re moving on to discus mental illness that is not biological, but rather a diagnosis that develops from a persons environment. Join us as we discuss the impacts of RAD on both an individual and the family dynamic.

 

Reactive attachment disorder – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

Reactive Attachment Disorder in Adults

]]> 0:38:58 false Normalize the Crazy Happy New Year Crazies! After some much needed time off to recoup from the holidays we are back normalizing the crazy. This week we’re moving on to discus mental illness that is not biological, but rather a diagnosis that develops from a persons enviro... Happy New Year Crazies! After some much needed time off to recoup from the holidays we are back normalizing the crazy. This week we’re moving on to discus mental illness that is not biological, but rather a diagnosis that develops from a persons environment. Join us as we discuss the impacts of RAD on both […] Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) 1 8 8 https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Normalize-the-Crazy-2.jpg 1 New Year New You Special https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/2021/12/31/new-year-new-you-special/ https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/?p=75 Normalize the Crazy Fri, 31 Dec 2021 19:17:59 -0500 Hey Crazies, listen in as Brittany and Kelsey talk about New Year’s resolutions, where the idea came from,  why we fail at them and how we can succeed with some self improvement on a more personal level.  Grab your champagne and enjoy this impromptu special as we bring in 2022!

 

https://www.history.com/news/the-history-of-new-years-resolutions

]]> Hey Crazies, listen in as Brittany and Kelsey talk about New Year’s resolutions, where the idea came from,  why we fail at them and how we can succeed with some self improvement on a more personal level.  Grab your champagne and enjoy this impromptu special as we bring in 2022!

 

https://www.history.com/news/the-history-of-new-years-resolutions

]]> 0:27:21 false Normalize the Crazy Hey Crazies, listen in as Brittany and Kelsey talk about New Year’s resolutions, where the idea came from,  why we fail at them and how we can succeed with some self improvement on a more personal level.  Grab your champagne and enjoy this impromptu sp... Hey Crazies, listen in as Brittany and Kelsey talk about New Year’s resolutions, where the idea came from,  why we fail at them and how we can succeed with some self improvement on a more personal level.  Grab your champagne and enjoy this impromptu special as we bring in 2022!   https://www.history.com/news/the-history-of-new-years-resolutions New Year New You! 1 7 7 https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/My-project-300x300.jpg 1 Parenting with Mental Illness https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/2021/12/29/parenting-with-mental-illness/ https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/?p=72 Normalize the Crazy Wed, 29 Dec 2021 09:10:34 -0500 Parenting is hard, add a little neurospice and some days it may seem unbearable.  This week we talk about parenting with mental illness; how to enjoy the good days and prepare for the bad days.  We are all navigating this journey of parenthood with little to no instructions, so how can you be the best parent?  Just be the best you regardless of you brains wiring so you can give the best to your children.  Let’s normalize being a little crazy.

]]> Parenting is hard, add a little neurospice and some days it may seem unbearable.  This week we talk about parenting with mental illness; how to enjoy the good days and prepare for the bad days.  We are all navigating this journey of parenthood with little to no instructions, so how can you be the best parent?  Just be the best you regardless of you brains wiring so you can give the best to your children.  Let’s normalize being a little crazy.

]]> 0:48:26 false Normalize the Crazy Parenting is hard, add a little neurospice and some days it may seem unbearable.  This week we talk about parenting with mental illness; how to enjoy the good days and prepare for the bad days.  We are all navigating this journey of parenthood with lit... Parenting is hard, add a little neurospice and some days it may seem unbearable.  This week we talk about parenting with mental illness; how to enjoy the good days and prepare for the bad days.  We are all navigating this journey of parenthood with little to no instructions, so how can you be the best […] Parenting with Mental Health 1 6 6 https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/56EE66BE-052C-499F-B4C3-5F7F7DEAEA99-300x300.png 1 Parenting Children with Mental Health Diagnosis https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/2021/12/21/parenting-children-with-mental-health-diagnosis/ https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/?p=69 Normalize the Crazy Tue, 21 Dec 2021 07:30:35 -0500 Another episode on parenting; this time we discuss how to maintain your own sanity when you are raising a child diagnosed with a mental illness. Listen in as we talk about medicating you child, talking to their pediatrician and some tips on how to keep from burning out when your family’s life seem a little too crazy.

https://www.apa.org/topics/child-development/medication-children

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3799257/

Why Pediatricians Are Important For Your Child’s Mental Health

 

]]> Another episode on parenting; this time we discuss how to maintain your own sanity when you are raising a child diagnosed with a mental illness. Listen in as we talk about medicating you child, talking to their pediatrician and some tips on how to keep from burning out when your family’s life seem a little too crazy.

https://www.apa.org/topics/child-development/medication-children

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3799257/

Why Pediatricians Are Important For Your Child’s Mental Health

 

]]> 0:46:46 false Normalize the Crazy Another episode on parenting; this time we discuss how to maintain your own sanity when you are raising a child diagnosed with a mental illness. Listen in as we talk about medicating you child, talking to their pediatrician and some tips on how to keep... Another episode on parenting; this time we discuss how to maintain your own sanity when you are raising a child diagnosed with a mental illness. Listen in as we talk about medicating you child, talking to their pediatrician and some tips on how to keep from burning out when your family’s life seem a little […] Parenting Children with Mental Health Diagnosis 1 5 5 https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Normalize-the-Crazy-2.jpg 1 Parenting during a societal crisis https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/2021/12/13/parenting-during-a-societal-crisis/ https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/?p=65 Normalize the Crazy Sun, 12 Dec 2021 23:07:09 -0500 Parenting is hard, but how do you parent when there is a major event that may effect your child? With another school shooting, many parents are navigating through a heightened state of anxiety. Join Brittany and Kelsey as they break down the mental health behind tragic events, both within a caregiver and a child. Let’s lessen the stigma and increase our knowledge.

https://childmind.org/article/anxiety-school-shooting/

https://www.samhsa.gov

]]> Parenting is hard, but how do you parent when there is a major event that may effect your child? With another school shooting, many parents are navigating through a heightened state of anxiety. Join Brittany and Kelsey as they break down the mental health behind tragic events, both within a caregiver and a child. Let’s lessen the stigma and increase our knowledge.

https://childmind.org/article/anxiety-school-shooting/

https://www.samhsa.gov

]]> 0:32:21 false Normalize the Crazy Parenting is hard, but how do you parent when there is a major event that may effect your child? With another school shooting, many parents are navigating through a heightened state of anxiety. Join Brittany and Kelsey as they break down the mental hea... Parenting is hard, but how do you parent when there is a major event that may effect your child? With another school shooting, many parents are navigating through a heightened state of anxiety. Join Brittany and Kelsey as they break down the mental health behind tragic events, both within a caregiver and a child. Let’s […] Parenting during a societal crisis 1 4 4 https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/56EE66BE-052C-499F-B4C3-5F7F7DEAEA99-300x300.png 1 Sudden Financial Stress https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/2021/12/06/sudden-financial-stress/ https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/?p=57 Normalize the Crazy Sun, 05 Dec 2021 22:59:29 -0500 We all have bad days, tune in for a discussion demonstrating how life, finances and mental stress can affect you while also feeling a little less crazy about your chaos. https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/release/2021/Q1/mental-well-being-inherently-connected-to-financial-wellness.html

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]]> 0:29:22 false Normalize the Crazy We all have bad days, tune in for a discussion demonstrating how life, finances and mental stress can affect you while also feeling a little less crazy about your chaos. https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/release/2021/Q1/mental-well-being-inhe... We all have bad days, tune in for a discussion demonstrating how life, finances and mental stress can affect you while also feeling a little less crazy about your chaos. https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/release/2021/Q1/mental-well-being-inherently-connected-to-financial-wellness.html Sudden Financial Stress 1 3 3 https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Normalize-the-Crazy-2.jpg 1 Thanksgiving Special https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/2021/11/29/thanksgiving-special/ https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/?p=34 Normalize the Crazy Sun, 28 Nov 2021 23:07:11 -0500 We all have a lot on our plates and it’s not just food! Join Brittany and Kelsey as they talk about the holiday struggles of socializing while balancing stress, worry and perfection.

]]> We all have a lot on our plates and it’s not just food! Join Brittany and Kelsey as they talk about the holiday struggles of socializing while balancing stress, worry and perfection.

]]> 0:24:57 false Normalize the Crazy We all have a lot on our plates and it’s not just food! Join Brittany and Kelsey as they talk about the holiday struggles of socializing while balancing stress, worry and perfection. We all have a lot on our plates and it’s not just food! Join Brittany and Kelsey as they talk about the holiday struggles of socializing while balancing stress, worry and perfection. https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Normalize-the-Crazy-2.jpg Let’s talk about it- Introduction https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/2021/11/26/lets-talk-about-it-introduction/ https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/?p=24 Normalize the Crazy Thu, 25 Nov 2021 20:03:40 -0500

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]]> false Normalize the Crazy Cohosts Brittany and Kelsey are sisters, mothers, and your average dose of crazy. Through growing up, various relationships, education, working, and your everyday interactions we are here to normalize the crazy. Cohosts Brittany and Kelsey are sisters, mothers, and your average dose of crazy. Through growing up, various relationships, education, working, and your everyday interactions we are here to normalize the crazy. We will be discussing your everyday mental health concerns from simple anxiety to clinical diagnoses. We are not here to diagnose nor place a stigma on mental health but normalize the crazy that we all struggle and interact with. Normalizing the stress of parenthood to unhealthy relationships we want to lessen the stigma while increasing the knowledge. Normalize the Crazy-Meet Brittany and Kelsey 1 1 1 https://normalize-the-crazy.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Normalize-the-Crazy-2.jpg 1