Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast
Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast
Chris & Lauren
#229 Cupcakes After Dark feat. Rachel Kramer Bussel
50 minutes Posted Feb 10, 2026 at 5:00 am.
0:00
50:09
Download MP3
Show notes

This week we’re joined by Rachel, writer and editor of Open Secrets Magazine. Topics include ADHD, hoarding, losing a friend to an eating disorder, name changes, and risky blogging. Enjoy!

You can find Rachel at Open Secrets Magazine and on Substack as Rachel Kramer Bussel.

Thoughts on the episode? Here’s how to join the conversation:

* Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/picklesandvodka (first timers get a free sticker!*)

* Subscribe to our Substack and never miss an episode: picklesandvodka.substack.com

* Watch our faces on YouTube: youtube.com/@picklesandvodkapodcast

* Follow our Instagram for poll alerts: @picklesandvodkapodcast

* Join our Facebook group: facebook.com/picklesandvodkapodcast

* Send us an email: [email protected]

* Christina’s personal Instagram: @xtinajumper

* Christina’s Substack (crisis corner): xtinajumper.substack.com

* Lauren’s personal Instagram: @lauren___afh

References:

* Christina’s essay in Open Secrets: Am I Food Insecure Because I Have Bulimia, Or Do I Have Bulimia Because I’m Food Insecure?

* Lauren’s first episode as a guest: #44 The Most Popular Girl in the Psych Ward feat. Lauren

Credits:

* Edited by Christina Jumper

* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive

*while supplies last



Get full access to Pickles and Vodka at picklesandvodka.substack.com/subscribe