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  • Shelly Still Supporting Joanne’s Desired Emotional Outpouring

    Shelly Still Supporting Joanne’s Desired Emotional Outpouring
    Jan 14 2026
    This episode captures Joanne in the middle of emotional overload — grief, rage, confusion, and exhaustion all crashing in at once. She shares what it felt like to be misunderstood by her son, to stay engaged in therapy (that would betray her) while being on fumes, and to carry the weight of her mother’s end-of-life care.

    Joanne opens up about how substance use intersected with her grief, how her mental and physical health were, knowingly, deteriorating under pressure, and what it was like navigating interactions with family and aid workers during one of the most overwhelming periods of her life. This episode isn’t told from the safety of hindsight — it’s an honest reflection from inside the storm. A storm she thought she had planned for.
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    35 min
  • Still With Shelly, Facing More Sh*t, and Starting to Feel The Benefits of Doing So

    Still With Shelly, Facing More Sh*t, and Starting to Feel The Benefits of Doing So
    Jan 13 2026
    In this emotional episode, Joanne opens up about her experience navigating grief alongside purposeful substance use and deep personal challenges. She reflects on losing her mother, using THC to spare grief but acknowledging undesirable known psychedelic effects, and the emotional chaos that unfolded while sharing a living space with a volatile roommate. The unfortunate experience she needed to finally connect the dots….and break her personal cycle.

    Joanne speaks candidly about accountability, boundaries, and how easily things can spiral when grief, exhaustion, and unresolved trauma collide. This episode isn’t about judgment or tidy conclusions — it’s about sharing the experience of what it felt like to live through that season, and how resilience could finally begin to re-emerge from the decades of wreckage.
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    34 min
  • Joanne Shares More (Shocker!) In An Effort to Spare You Grief and Incite Joy

    Joanne Shares More (Shocker!) In An Effort to Spare You Grief and Incite Joy
    Jan 12 2026
    In this raw and deeply personal episode, Joanne is joined by Shelly for support, as she shares parts of her story that have shaped her life in ways she didn’t fully understand until recently. She opens up about childhood abuse, alcohol usage, and complicated family dynamics that quietly (covertly) followed her into adulthood. Joanne walks listeners through the physical toll trauma took on her body — including migraines linked to emotional pain — and the spiritual rupture that came with her Kundalini awakening in 2022.

    She also recounts a deeply unsettling chapter involving a longtime friend who moved into her home, only for the situation to expose dark and uncomfortable patterns in both of them. Together, Shelly and Joanne reflect on sibling and parent dynamics, spiritual awakenings, and what it truly means to face your past instead of avoiding it. This episode isn’t polished or wrapped in script — it’s honest, intense, and rooted in lived experience.
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    35 min
  • More Time With Comedian Jim Mendrinos

    More Time With Comedian Jim Mendrinos
    Jan 9 2026
    In this episode, Jim Mendrinos and Joanne discuss the complexities of grief, rage, and the journey through traumatic experiences. Jim shares his harrowing story of dealing with a severe concussion and the subsequent challenges he faced, including misdiagnosis and his recovery. He also talks about his career in comedy, touching on memorable interactions with legendary comedians and how he manages to find humor in his experiences. Joanne delves into her own struggles and the duo explore the intersections of creativity, trauma, and resilience.
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    45 min
  • Confronting Healing And Utilizing Comedy | Jim Mendrinos On Point

    Confronting Healing And Utilizing Comedy | Jim Mendrinos On Point
    Jan 8 2026
    In this episode, Joanne and her guest Jim Mendrinos dive deep into the complexities of processing grief and finding solace through comedy. They share personal stories from their past, including Joanne's journey into stand-up comedy during a difficult time in her life and the beautiful, critical support she received from Jim. The discussion includes a candid recounting of a challenging dissociative episode Joanne experienced following her mother's passing and how she used comedy as a tool for healing. They talk about the importance of emotional connections with the audience, the role of self-deprecation in comedy, and the therapeutic value of writing and performing. This episode offers an intimate look at how laughter can be a powerful mechanism for dealing with emotional pain. It, quite literally, changes the brain.
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    33 min
  • Joanne Interviews Comedy Veteran Jim Mendrinos: A Journey from Childhood to Comedy Writing/Stand Up

    Joanne Interviews Comedy Veteran Jim Mendrinos: A Journey from Childhood to Comedy Writing/Stand Up
    Jan 7 2026
    In this episode, Joanne sits down with veteran comedian and writer Jim Mendrinos to explore his fascinating journey into his world of comedy. Jim shares his early love for stand-up, his experiences sneaking into comedy clubs as a teenager, and his transition into professional writing and performing. From his interesting family life and runaway adventures as a child to writing for legends like Joan Rivers and Rodney Dangerfield, Jim provides an intimate look into his life and career. The conversation also includes insights into the comedy industry, the challenges of being a comedian, and the dynamics of writing for other performers.
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    29 min
  • Embracing Comedy To Spare The Brain

    Embracing Comedy To Spare The Brain
    Jan 6 2026
    In this episode, Joanne discusses the complex emotions associated with grief and love, and delves into her spiritual experiences, particularly those related to Mary Magdalene. She also shares her struggles with OCD and C-PTSD(I), reflecting on how these have impacted her life and creativity. Joanne introduces her upcoming guest, Jim Mendrinos, a comedian who has faced significant challenges following a traumatic brain injury. She begins to speak on Jim's journey in comedy and his influence on Joanne's own comedic path.
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    24 min
  • Neat Explanation of the Sixth Dimension and The Connection To Soul Archetypes

    Neat Explanation of the Sixth Dimension and The Connection To Soul Archetypes
    Jan 5 2026
    In this episode of Red Head, Joanne discusses the concepts of grief, consciousness, and joy, along with a loverly description of the sixth dimension. She delves into Sue Crielaard's writing on achieving 6D consciousness, emphasizing the importance of connecting with the higher self. Joanne also outlines seven soul archetypes, drawing connections to Carl Jung's theories and exploring the significance of understanding one's soul journey. Tune in for a thinking discussion on spiritual evolution and the role of different soul types in shaping our collective experience.
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    29 min