The Mental Funny Bone

07/07/2025

🚨 New Episode Drop! 🚨
(…assuming Sarah uploaded it correctly 🤷‍♀️ Send good tech vibes.)

This week, I sat down with David Meyer, author of the hilarious and heartfelt new book Five Minutes from a Meltdown—a comedic poetry collection that tackles life’s chaos and mental health with wit, vulnerability, and the kind of self-deprecating humor that makes you feel seen and slightly attacked (in a good way).

We talk about:
📚 What inspired the book
😂 Why humor is a legit mental health tool
🤝 How storytelling connects us
🧠 And how feedback (even the tough kind) leads to growth

Oh, and if you're in the L.A. area—David’s doing a book signing July 19th at The Village Well Bookstore. Go get your meltdown moment autographed!

📲 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts—or just click here:
🎧 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2343396/episodes/17462061
(And let me know if the episode actually plays because your girl is not 100% sure she hit all the right upload buttons. 🫠)

📕 Five Minutes from a Meltdown is available on Amazon, davidmeyerwriter.com, or pretty much anywhere you find books worth reading.

In this episode, David Meyer discusses his new book, 'Five Minutes from a Meltdown,' a comedic poetry collection that explores the absurdities of life and the importance of humor in coping with mental health challenges. He shares his journey of wr...

06/24/2025

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Big news here at B***r Headquarters...
Becca the Intern is now Becca the Podcaster.

This episode is one of the funniest we've done in a long time. If the end times are truly near, it will help you cope with the inevitable end of modern civilization.

We just couldn't let her get away, so congratulations to Maggie and Tom for getting this one through to graduation and congratulations to Becca for making it to the big show.

In this episode, Chris, Sarah and Becca discuss the challenges of transitioning from college to adulthood, including job hunting, social media frustrations, and the realities of maternity leave. Chris and Sarah share humorous anecdotes about their...

06/16/2025

Wellllll.... we somehow missed a week and we realize now that you didn't get your dose of our sunshine last week. TBH - somehow = WILD ADHD by one of the hosts of this podcast.

But we have a treat for you all this week! Author, Comedy Guru, Former VIP at the White House and all-around good person - Lindsay Scola sat down with Sarah and I to talk about some cutting edge strategies to use ADHD as a super power. We also talk about mental health diagnoses and how to do a self-advocating when going through the process.

We hope you guys enjoy this interview!!

SummaryIn this episode of Bare Bones Banter, host Sarah and Chris engage with Lindsay Scola, author of 'AI for ADHD.' Lindsay shares her personal journey with ADHD and narcolepsy, discussing the challenges she faced in self-advocacy and navigating...

06/03/2025

Another fun episode.... we provide a bit of an update on what we've been doing in our personal lives! We welcome a new pope and talk about martial arts after 50 (ie. why my neck hurts today) and we learn that Sarah is really leaning into finding who she is. Special thanks to Becca for her work on editing our stuff -- we know we laugh too much and talk over each other too much. Hope you guys enjoy!

In this episode of 'The Mental Funny Bone,' our hosts dive into a laughter-filled discussion on everything from jiu jitsu classes to heartwarming soccer highlights. As they tackle a whirlwind of topics, including the challenges of balancing person...

05/19/2025

It's Monday, B***rs! And it's still amazing to me that we still have stuff to talk about after all these episodes....

Enjoy this one where the d*ck jokes make a comeback and there's discussion of moonshine.

Christine and Sarah kick off another wild episode of 'The Mental Funny Bone' with a blend of mental health discussions and hilarious personal stories. From navigating the complexities of therapy and mental well-being to sharing side-splitting anec...

05/07/2025

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Are we day or two late? Yes. Are we spending lots of time together and laughing at things? Yes. Is Liv packing up her cottage and getting ready to head north for the summer? On a comedic level... we did not get trapped in an elevator or spend 16 hours driving a Civic between a dorm and storage unit, but it was still nice to spend time in Raleigh and see Liv and her friends.

We hope you enjoy these latest thoughts on the pope and our values.

Christine and Sarah are back with another engaging episode of 'The Mental Funny Bone,' where they blend mental wellness with laughter. This week, they dive into distinguished fan mail, recount hilarious Botox adventures, and explore their latest h...

04/28/2025

I say it every week, but this one's a keeper! We had lots to say about a lot of things. The working title was "Christine pretends to understand more than she really does and convinces Sarah that she also understands."

We also talk a little bit about the joys of NOT going to Catholic school, but then needing to spend Saturday morning at CCD.

Sarah and Christine dive into a mix of humorous anecdotes and heartfelt discussions on mental health, the chaos of parenting, and the science of change. From soccer parenting rants to navigating family doctor visits, the hosts keep it light-hearte...

04/22/2025

It's Monday!!! It's our new release day... We wanted to move away from Thursday so we had more time to work on these episodes and we weren't stuck fighting technical issues for hours on a school night.

So now we'll worry about it all weekend and then rush on Monday to get it out!

If you were a sibling in the 1980s, you knew which kid was the favorite by in your respective placement in the Olan Mills family portrait. Tune in to find out who Nita and Jumbo liked best.

In this episode of 'The Mental Funny Bone,' Sarah and Christine blend humor and heartfelt storytelling while tackling mental health issues. They emphasize the importance of attending therapy sessions and share personal anecdotes about their own me...

04/18/2025

It's a sign of my age that I'm reposting news stories on Facebook. BUT.... I love the message of this one, and I understand getting tattoos in my 20s that don't really jive with me in my 50s. "It's never too late to change your story."

A Kittanning tattoo artist is giving people a chance to cover up images from a hateful or painful past for free.

04/11/2025

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨

This week on Bare Bones Banter with The Mental Funny Bone — we're hanging out with Sarah's amazing (and hilarious) sister-in-law, who also happens to be a total rockstar nurse.

We’re pulling back the curtain on the mental health + well-being of our healthcare workers — the good, the bad, and the “Sarah would 100% just sit in a supply closet and cry” kind of moments. Because saving lives is hard enough without losing your own mind in the process.

Oh — and we might wander into a little talk about The Pitt. Perfect timing too, since this episode just so happens to drop the as news broke about a lawsuit against The Pitt for allegedly running more like an episode of ER than real life. Coincidence? Or is Christine low-key clairvoyant? 👀

If you’ve ever wondered what it really feels like behind the scrubs — or if you love someone in healthcare — this one’s for you. ❤️

Listen in. Laugh a little. And maybe check on your favorite nurse today.

In this episode of Bare Bones Banter, Sarah and Christine interview Sarah's sister-in-law, ICU nurse Sam Leibhart, about healthcare workers' mental health and well-being. They explore Sam's experiences, the stresses and traumas faced by nurses, an...

04/08/2025

Last week was a little extra….. but so are we!

Buckle up for a rollercoaster of laughs and insights on this milestone episode of The Mental Funny Bone! Sarah triumphantly manages her first upload. That means there is bound to be a glitch or seven. Joined by Christine, they dish on everything f...

02/15/2025

Excited to start our next book selection…