Episodes

  • Overcoming Family Trauma and Loss with Lauren Sisler, ESPN reporter

    Overcoming Family Trauma and Loss with Lauren Sisler, ESPN reporter
    Feb 18 2025
    In today’s episode of A Little Crazy, David Magee is joined by ESPN reporter and friend Lauren Sisler. Lauren opens up about losing both of her parents to overdose only hours apart from each other when she was just 18. She shares the deep shame, anger, and grief she faced, and how faith, patience, and vulnerability played a key role in her healing journey. They both discuss the challenges of sharing their stories, the stigma surrounding addiction and loss, and the importance of allowing ourselves to sit with our pain before trying to make sense of it all. Don’t miss this raw conversation on resilience, healing, and finding purpose after tragedy. PLUS: Shame and stigma Faith and grief The impact of loss on family dynamics The role of patience in healing Advocacy and moving forward AND SO MUCH MORE!! Follow A Little Crazy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alittlecrazypodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@alittlecrazypodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564371107764 Newsletter - https://www.alittlecrazy.com/ Follow David Magee Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmageewriter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/davidmageeauthor X - https://twitter.com/dmagee_writer Website - https://www.daviddmagee.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Stressed About Money? From Broke to Financial Flourishing | E23

    Stressed About Money? From Broke to Financial Flourishing | E23
    Feb 11 2025
    This week, David and Phoebe discuss the impact of money on mental health. David shares his personal journey from being broke 14 years ago to achieving financial stability, and they explore how financial stress can affect our well-being. They talk about taking responsibility, ditching shame, and shifting the way we view money to protect our mental health. PLUS: David's journey from broke to stable How addiction and money troubles are connected Transforming your financial life Taking risks and placing big bets The link between money and mental health What really matters AND SO MUCH MORE!! Follow A Little Crazy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alittlecrazypodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@alittlecrazypodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564371107764 Newsletter - https://www.alittlecrazy.com/ Follow David Magee Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmageewriter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/davidmageeauthor X - https://twitter.com/dmagee_writer Website - https://www.daviddmagee.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • I Love ADHD: Learning to Embrace Your True Self | E22

    I Love ADHD: Learning to Embrace Your True Self | E22
    Feb 4 2025
    Welcome back to another episode of A Little Crazy Podcast with me, David Magee! Today Phoebe and I are discussing the wonders of ADHD, and why I love it. We’re diving into how ADHD has helped us become who we are today, the stigma around it, and how to embrace and love ADHD characteristics. Tell everyone you know with ADHD to listen because I promise you they can relate. PLUS: Our personal experiences with judgment from others due to ADHD The power of “no” The dangers and over prescription of ADHD medications Stigma in the school system surrounding ADHD The importance of not stifling kids with ADHD Our difficulties with school AND SO MUCH MORE! Follow A Little Crazy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alittlecrazypodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@alittlecrazypodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564371107764 Newsletter - https://www.alittlecrazy.com/ Follow David Magee Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmageewriter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/davidmageeauthor X - https://twitter.com/dmagee_writer Website - https://www.daviddmagee.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • My Adderall Nightmare | E21

    My Adderall Nightmare | E21
    Jan 28 2025
    In this episode, David gets real about his nightmare journey with Adderall and Vyvanse, sharing how what started as a way to boost productivity quickly spiraled into addiction. He dives deep into conversation about the hidden dangers of prescription stimulants, the illusion of control, and the price you pay when you go looking for a quick fix. This one’s for anyone who’s ever wondered what happens when those “miracle” meds cross the line from helpful to harmful. PLUS: The unexpected consequences of prescription meds The slippery slope from productivity to addiction Why the "quick fix" never works How easy it is to accidentally abuse prescription meds AND SO MUCH MORE!! Follow A Little Crazy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alittlecrazypodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@alittlecrazypodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564371107764 Newsletter - https://www.alittlecrazy.com/ Follow David Magee Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmageewriter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/davidmageeauthor X - https://twitter.com/dmagee_writer Website - https://www.daviddmagee.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • My Story of Losing a Child: My Dear William | E20

    My Story of Losing a Child: My Dear William | E20
    Jan 21 2025
    All of us have lost someone close, or we will. This months marks the birthday of my late son, William, who we lost far too soon. In this video, I reflect on how I live with loss and even grow from it, sharing how grief, while painful, has shaped me and helped me find strength and resilience. Losing William was my greatest tragedy, but it also became my greatest gift—and if you're living with loss, I hope my story offers comfort and hope. PLUS: How loss looks different for everyone How to keep moving forward Finding joy and beauty in the difficult moments Stories of tragic loss and the growth that came after Fires in California AND SO MUCH MORE!! Follow A Little Crazy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alittlecrazypodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@alittlecrazypodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564371107764 Newsletter - https://www.alittlecrazy.com/ Follow David Magee Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmageewriter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/davidmageeauthor X - https://twitter.com/dmagee_writer Website - https://www.daviddmagee.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Healing, Escaping Death and Paralysis with Ruthie Lindsey | E19

    Healing, Escaping Death and Paralysis with Ruthie Lindsey | E19
    Jan 14 2025
    Today we’re joined with my new found sister Ruthie Lindsey, who has an amazing story of healing from near death and excruciating pain. Ruthie dives even deeper on this episode, sharing all the details of her accident where she died, came back to life, and everything she went through in the healing process. It is a miracle she’s here with us today and ultimately was not left paralyzed or addicted to painkillers. Ruthie’s story is an inspiration with lessons and tips for all to manage life’s difficulties. PLUS: Major accident she somehow survived Eating disorders Miracles Struggling with faith Addiction Losing a parent Kindness from the community AND SO MUCH MORE!! Follow A Little Crazy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alittlecrazypodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@alittlecrazypodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564371107764 Newsletter - https://www.alittlecrazy.com/ Follow David Magee Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmageewriter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/davidmageeauthor X - https://twitter.com/dmagee_writer Website - https://www.daviddmagee.com/ Follow Ruthie Lindsey Memoir - There I Am: The Journey from Hopelessness to Healing Website - https://www.ruthielindsey.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ruthielindsey/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthielindseyspeaker/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • Happy, Free, Confused, and Lonely at 22: Phoebe’s Navigating Life After College | E18

    Happy, Free, Confused, and Lonely at 22: Phoebe’s Navigating Life After College | E18
    Jan 7 2025
    Taylor Swift wrote her song 22 about being happy, free, confused and lonely at the same time. On this episode, Phoebe, 22, shares her happy, free, lonely and confused at the same time journey. Adulthood can be incredibly challenging, and the transition from college to post-graduation life is one of the hardest transitions there is. We’re diving into the obstacles that young people face moving into life post-graduation, how to embrace failure, and learning to say “no.” PLUS: Learning to take charge of yourself How to cope with an abundance of freedom The importance of teaching young people life skills The lack of reality in college The needs of different personality types If we are spoiling today’s generation AND SO MUCH MORE! Follow A Little Crazy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alittlecrazypodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@alittlecrazypodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564371107764 Newsletter - https://www.alittlecrazy.com/ Follow David Magee Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmageewriter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/davidmageeauthor X - https://twitter.com/dmagee_writer Website - https://www.daviddmagee.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Is Dry January Right for You? The Truth About Alcohol and Resetting Your Habits | E17

    Is Dry January Right for You? The Truth About Alcohol and Resetting Your Habits | E17
    Dec 31 2024
    In this New Year 2025 episode, we dive into Dry January tips and discussion—and spoiler alert: it’s not for everyone. Whether you’re thinking about giving it a shot or you’ve tried it before, we’re digging into what it’s really about, and what works, and what doesn't. From the mental and physical effects of cutting out alcohol to how it can reshape your relationship with drinking, this conversation is all about understanding what you’re getting into—and why it might just be the reset you need. PLUS: Who Dry January is for (and who it’s not) How taking a break from drinking can change your social life How alcohol affects your sleep, mood, and energy Setting realistic goals and not being hard on yourself The perks of going alcohol-free—and the challenges in a world full of booze Why some people have withdrawal symptoms and how to handle them AND SO MUCH MORE! Follow A Little Crazy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alittlecrazypodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@alittlecrazypodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564371107764 Newsletter - https://www.alittlecrazy.com/ Follow David Magee Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmageewriter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/davidmageeauthor X - https://twitter.com/dmagee_writer Website - https://www.daviddmagee.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins