This week we’re baring it all in an attempt to keep being honest on this stupid show. Topics include:

• Why we’re tired of being strong for the holidays (and in general)
• Ways we’ve been struggling and why talking about it is hard
• Mental roadblocks preventing you from seeking support
• Turning to substances and self-harm instead of being vulnerable
• Putting on a shell to protect yourself from being disappointed
• Being vulnerable at the wrong place or time
• Spilling your guts online vs IRL
• Drifting away from friends and blaming yourself
• Ways vulnerability has helped—and hurt—us
• Things you can do to make vulnerability more accessible

As we wrap up another year of Pickles and Vodka, we want to thank you for taking a chance and being vulnerable with us. Y’all keep us sane. (Or at least sane-ish.)

We are recording LIVE and IN PERSON for the first time ever next week! Follow us on social media to join the fun:

• Instagram: @picklesandvodkapodcast
• Facebook: Pickles and Vodka Podcast
• Twitter: @PicklesVodka
• Email: [email protected]
• Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper
• Lauren's personal Instagram: @laurenafh (but mostly @picosauve)

Credits:

• Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines via Free Music Archive