
Where do you go when your own thoughts are unsafe? Basket Case, a series hosted by Nicole Kelly (NK), decodes the kaleidoscope of mental health and uncovers how our brain contorts our reality through original reporting, tender conversations, and deeply personal explorations.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 16 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Categories | Health & FitnessSocial SciencesMental HealthScience | ||||

For this bonus episode, NK and Imani talk about navigating conflict, accountability, and grace for ourselves and the people we’re in community with.
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Western science gives us names for the things that we know – the things that we can see and feel and touch. But it’s always been skeptical of the things we can’t measure. This skepticism dates back to Europeans’ first contact with indigenous cultures... more
Even though NK doesn’t live with the voice of constant criticism anymore, there’s still a lingering feeling that stands between her and her authentic self…or selves. In this episode she talks to social anxiety expert Dr. Aziz Gazipura about disruptin... more
NK attends a workshop on divesting from people pleasing & begins to unravel a lifetime of grief and rage.
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Focusing heavily on mental health and its many complexities, the content engages with themes such as social anxiety, identity, and the impact of societal norms on individual experiences. The exploration often incorporates personal narratives and expert insights, discussing various approaches to understanding and healing mental health issues, including traditional practices, alternative therapies, and holistic experiences. Notably, the conversations delve into intimate subjects like grief, neurodivergence, and cultural expectations, making it a rich resource for those seeking to understand mental health from multiple perspectives. Unique elements include discussions on topics such as self-diagnosis and societal pressures, appealing to an aud... more
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Recent guests on Basket Case include:
1. Dr. Carmen Amezcua
2. Holiday Simmons
3. Dr. Aziz Gazipura
4. Marisa Franco
5. Dr. Ellen Lee
6. Jasmine Ostendorf-Rodriguez
7. Nadira Goff
8. Dr. Marcus Brittain Fleming
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