Some people are counting down to Christmas. Others are just trying to make it through the month.
This week, Straight Up. 🍸 Extra Dirty slows it down for some free holiday therapy.
Talking honestly about the holiday blues, missing loved ones, old memories that suddenly hit harder, and that weird feeling of being lonely even when you’re not physically alone!
L.A. Marchesi & Mikey G open up about grief, anxiety, and the heavy thoughts that can creep in this time of year, while reminding you there is help, there are resources, and you are never as alone as your brain tries to convince you.
About the Hosts
L.A. Marchesi & Mikey G are the duo behind Straight Up. 🍸 Extra Dirty.
Real talk where bold humor meets modern culture. Expect unfiltered conversations, heart, and the kind of honesty most people their age steer away from, especially when it comes to mental health, grief, and the messy side of being human.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
➛ What the “holiday blues” really look and feel like
➛ Grief, empty chairs, and the people we wish were still here
➛ How the holidays can trigger depression, anxiety, and dark thoughts
➛ Gentle reminders that you are not a burden and it is okay to ask for help
➛ Simple ways to check in on your friends and on yourself this season
Why Listen:
Because not everyone feels festive and that doesn’t make you broken
If this time of year brings up sadness, pressure, or pain, this episode feels like sitting with friends who get it and aren’t afraid to say the quiet stuff out loud.
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