Back for another episode! I'm joined by comedian Alli Breen for back-from-hiatus episode #2. We talk about therapy and if it's worth it, being chronically late, mushrooms, overthinking things we've said, ignoring people in elevators and so much

#105 I'm Back Babay! with Guest Dan Naturman

Jan 19th, 2024 1h 15m

Well, well, well, look who it is. It's your ol' pal Kristen. It's only been MORE THAN 3 1/2 years since the last time I posted an episode. The last time I taped we were a month into COVID, still had our minds, my mom was still alive and my hear

#104 GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY

Apr 3rd, 2020 2h 9m

Mike Carano (Corona) is back! And, he's here to talk about progress, set-backs, and actually doing the things you KNOW will help you (and Kristen couldn't relate more). They also talk about getting outside, being isolated, going off medication,

#103 Big Surprise, an Ep about COVID-19!

Mar 25th, 2020 1h 12m

Welcome to the show now known as 'Kristen, chill.' Hopefully this is the last name change and the first of many episodes under the somewhat-ish new moniker. Kristen is joined by Resident Consultant Jen and "Ky the Movie Guy" to talk about the C

#102 Getting out of Your Comfort Zone

Feb 21st, 2020 1h 17m

Kristen is pushed out of her comfort zone this month and talks all about it and why it'll be good for her. Her and Resident Consultant Jen also talk about awkward silences, ski etiquette and the speculation around Kristen's Great Great Grandfat

#101 BACK TO THERAPY

Jan 14th, 2020 1h 23m

In this first episode of the new decade, Kristen is joined by Resident Consultant Jen. They rehash the holidays, their recent dining out experience and why they still tip 20% or more. Kristen also gets into her first time back to therapy in 2 y

#100 Neuroses and Bodily Functions

Dec 3rd, 2019 1h 8m

In this momentous 100th episode (which should make this day the newest national holiday), Kyle and Kristen talk in-depth about bathroom habits because they’re mature. They also talk in-depth about neuroses and whether or not neuroses make peopl

#99 Desperate for Human Touch and Kyle’s First “Regular” Appearance

Nov 20th, 2019 1h 14m

Kyle is back for his FIRST OFFICIAL regular-weekly appearance. They talk about changing the name of the show, whether or not they’re actually narcissists, how Kristen is still lonely for human touch and meeting men at Starbucks. They discuss mo

#98 The Normalizing of Narcissism

Nov 8th, 2019 1h 23m

This week, two narcissists (Kristen and Kyle) talk about self-involvement, confidence and why being into yourself has become so en vogue and how it effects Kristen’s depression. They (Kristen) also won’t shut up about losing the episode they di

#97 Cancer n' more!

Oct 10th, 2019 1h 34m

Kristen really lets lose in this episode about why she hasn’t had a show out in a month so bear with her. Kyle sure does!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristencommachill/message

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Oct 9th, 2019 31s

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#96 Seeking Approval and Spending $$$

Sep 5th, 2019 1h 11m

In this episode, Kyle is back and listening to Kristen go on about the repetitive dreams she has about Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David and the approval she's afraid she'll never get from them. They also talk about the anxiety Kyle has surroundin

#95 Michael Rispoli, Rejections and Wearing Masks

Aug 15th, 2019 1h 10m

This week Kristen hangs with actor Michael Rispoli who has an impressive film and television resume. But, more importantly, he’s got the perfect New York accent. He talks about the nuances of being a working class actor and how he had to thicke

#94 Saying YES and The Summer of Forced Fun

Jul 31st, 2019 1h 7m

In this episode, Ralph Sutton host of The SDR Show joins Kristen to talk about seeing a therapist at the age of 5 or 6, not being married and about to turn 50 and whether or not Kristen really needs medication. They also talk about saying yes t

#93 Is it Depression or Adulthood? What’s the Difference?

Jul 19th, 2019 1h 20m

Inspired by last week’s episode, Kristen goes on and on about making better choices to help her depression while Kyle patiently listens. They also talk about having fun when you’re a kid versus when you’re an adult, being too self aware, dating

#92 Deep Depression with True Crime Garage's 'The Captain'

Jul 11th, 2019 58m 44s

This week Kristen hangs with one of the co-hosts of the popular podcast 'True Crime Garage.' And, much like crime, it starts out innocent and then gets really, really dark. The Captain talks about his battle with severe depression and frequent

#91 Michael Kosta and Practical Therapy

Jun 26th, 2019 1h 10m

Comedian and The Daily Show correspondent Michael Kosta is hanging out with Kristen this week talking about not feeling cool enough, talking to your therapist for practical advice, not just for emotional support and why they both should stop be

#90 Mark Normand and Hypervigilance

Jun 7th, 2019 1h 7m

This week Kristen is joined by comedian Mark Normand to talk about going to therapy with a hangover, overthinking everything and what it was like growing up in a bed and breakfast in New Orleans. They also talk about being too aware, true crime

#89 Are You Too Cynical?

May 23rd, 2019 54m 23s

This week Kristen is joined by herself and talks about her fear of going out in public with her glasses, her new wave of depression and how she was dumped because she was too cynical. She also talks about people who pray in airports, treadmills

#88 Tearjerkers and Sitting and Staring

May 9th, 2019 1h 11m

Regular guest Kyle is back on this week’s episode to talk about movies. But, not *just* movies, but also crying at the movies, getting irrationally angry at the movies and of course, The Avengers. They also talk about comfort food, fear of bug

#87 Can Only Cry at One Thing

May 2nd, 2019 1h 3m

Comedian Patrick Schroeder of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly podcast joins Kristen to talk about all things annoying, including high fives, hugs and riding the train. They also talk about how he only can cry at sports related things, how he’s a

BONUS EP! Throw Back to Mentally Ch(ill)

May 1st, 2019 53m 9s

This week, long time listener Beyza joins Kristen to share her experience growing up in an abusive home and what her experience has been like since her bi-polar diagnosis. She also talks about what it's like having a team of mental health profe

#86 Nighttime Therapy and Getting Nowhere

Apr 11th, 2019 1h

Kristen is joined by comedian Seth Herzog to talk about his habits in therapy, flipping the switch on the therapist and why he goes to therapy late at night. They also talk about the color grey, Broadway, what it’s like having lots of friends a

#85 The Mundane, Paper-cuts and What's the Point

Apr 3rd, 2019 1h 13m

Resident Consultant Jen and Regular guest Kyle are on this week's show discussing everything from social anxiety to what they wanted to be when they grew up. Jen also discusses why cutting her finger freaks her out so much and how her and Krist

#84 Sex, Therapy and Fart Jokes Are(n't) Funny

Mar 27th, 2019 1h 24m

Mike Carano is BACK and joining Kristen for his 4th episode. They talk about pressing topics like not wanting to be awkward in meaningful moments, like sex and how much is sucks to screw up at therapy. They also get into losing something you lo