Content warning: this episode contains discussions about suicide/suicidal ideation
Alternate title: Christina learns about Judaism and gets real existential! Writer Nikkole Anjuli calls in to talk about chronic pain, the intersection between physical and mental disability, suicide, psychedelics, and becoming a Jew during COVID. Christina brings up the issue of stagnancy in self-improvement and why it’s not necessarily bad. Catch all this plus a Gandalf surprise in this extra spicy episode of Pickles and Vodka!
This week’s guest was Nikkole Anjuli. You can read her literary work on Instagram <a href="“http://www.instagram.com/writewordslikestones”" target="“blank”">@writewordslikestones</a> and support her on <a href="“https://www.patreon.com/wordslikestones”" target="“blank”">Patreon</a>.
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 <li>Theme song is <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Whines/Live_at_WFMU_on_Talks_Cheap_June_2nd_2011/Whines_-_06_-_Insane_OK" target="_blank">Insane OK</a> by The Whines via Free Music Archive</li>
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#84 Becoming Smart, Beautiful, and Funny feat. Caroline Jumper

Through the art of candid conversation and with the help of their community, cohosts Chris and Lauren tackle heavy topics with a blend of empathy, insight, and humor. We hope you'll join the conversation! picklesandvodka.substack.com