Shame Spiral
A comedy podcast about shame- because no one roasts you harder than yourself! Each week, psychotherapist-turned-comedian Ely Kreimendahl exploits her therapy skills to talk all-things-shame with a new special guest. Every guest shares a core story of something that once made them spiral HARD, answers both silly and emotionally complicated questions, and even if these conversations are ACCIDENTALLY therapeutic, it's not therapy.... Ely goes ALL IN on sharing her shame, too. Does coming together to laugh at our shame and the often inherently comic absurdity of being human make it all easier to tolerate?! Listen in and see what you think. We'll laugh, we'll cry…. we'll SPIRAL.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 70 minutes
- Episodes
- 63
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2023
"I Don't Think You Can Out-Evil Me" w/ Jes Tom
Hi Shame Spiralers! I'm briefly emerging from our mid-season hiatus just to drop this very special bonus episode with comic, writer & actor Jes Tom! (Our Flag Means Death, Less Lonely.)
Jes is one of…
"Traumatized & Raw-dogging Life" w/ Alegra Kastens
This week I spiraled out with psychotherapist, OCD specialist, writer & content creator Alegra Kastens! We talked OCD origin stories and the thoughts that broke our brains, the obsessive struggle to …
"Accidentally Shaming Monica Lewinsky" w/ Nicole J. Georges
This week I spiraled out with writer, illustrator, podcaster & professor Nicole J. Georges! (Calling Dr. Laura) We talked shame and recovery from harmful family dynamics, making amends to yourself &…
"I'm Definitely Not A Beach Read" w/ LaToya Jordan
This week I spiraled out with writer, poet and lovely person LaToya Jordan! We dug deep into her recently published novella, To The Woman In The Pink Hat, and some of the issues it explores: medical …
"Inappropriate In Front Of Steve Harvey & America" w/ Ashley Lyle
This week I spiraled out with brilliant television writer, showrunner and co-creator of YELLOWJACKETS (!!!!!!) Ashley Lyle!
We talked nicotine and being 90s teens, the moment you realize you can hurt…
"Daddy Needs To Gamble" w/ Ali Liebegott
This week I spiraled out with hilarious and deeply relatable novelist, television writer & painter Ali Liebegott! We talked regret, people pleasing and the shame of saying no, making mistakes and …
"I Can Talk About C*m & Have A PhD" w/ Amy Silverberg
This week I spiraled out with the brilliant & SUPER funny stand up comic & writer Amy Silverberg! (Comedy Central, The Paris Review) We talked Jewish parents, boundaries, talking about your students…
"Am I Breaking The Contract Of This Bagel Place?" w/ Django Gold
This week I spiraled out with the hilarious and thoughtful writer & stand up comedian Django Gold! (The Late Show With Stephen Colbert) We talked social awkwardness, persecution complexes, the weird…
"Okay, I'm A Monster" w/ Allison Raskin
This week I spiraled out with the delightful & brilliant writer, podcaster, and mental health advocate Allison Raskin! (Overthinking About You, Just Between Us)
We talked the nuance around mental hea…
"That Good Will Hunting Moment" w/ River Butcher
This week I spiraled out with super funny & absurdly talented comedian, writer, actor & podcaster River Butcher! (The Knew Guys, League Of Their Own.) We talked fear of people leaving if you dare to …
"Congratulations On Your Perfect Parents" w/ Lane Moore
This week I spiraled out with wonderfully deep, refreshingly honest and truly hilarious writer, actor, comedian, musician AND podcaster Lane Moore! (Tinder Live, You Will Find Your People) We talked…
"The Shame Of Breaking Someone's Heart" w/ Carly Montag
This week I spiraled out with hilarious & deeply relatable stand up comic, podcaster (and fellow neurotic Jew) Carly Montag!
We talked the pervasive fear of making others' feel bad, coming out as qu…
"Your Dad Dies And You Have Gay Sex" w/ Joel Kim Booster
This week I spiraled out with incredibly talented comic, writer and actor Joel Kim Booster! (Fire Island, The Other Two, Shrill)
We talked the impact of growing up extremely religious and queer, fea…
"If It's Hysterical, It's Historical" w/ Tara Schuster
This week I spiraled out with the disarmingly honest, lovely, hilarious & brilliant writer Tara Schuster! (Glow In The F*cking Dark, Comedy Central)
Talking shame with Tara was hilarious, delightful,…
"What Kind Of Psychopath Has Half A Beer?!" w/ Emma Willmann
This week I spiraled out with incredibly hilarious, honest and charming comedian, writer & actor Emma Willmann! (Colbert, Comedy Central, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) Emma and I talked ADHD, addiction and …
"I Would Live, B*tch" w/ Nori Reed
This week I spiraled out with comedian, writer & actress Nori Reed! (Netflix is a Joke, HBO Max, Comedy Central) Nori's stand up is iconic, hilarious and brilliant, and she was featured in New York …
"Oh God, My Clients Might Listen To This" w/ Jess Sprengle
This week I spiraled out with queer, neurodivergent and gender expansive psychotherapist Jess Sprengle! (@TheCrankyTherapist on IG) Jess is an Eating Disorder Specialist and Educator, and especially …
"Embarrassing Myself In Front Of Jon Hamm" w/ Mara Wilson
This week I spiraled out with writer & actor Mara Wilson! (Good Girls Don't, Matilda, Mrs. Doubtfire) We talked growing up in Hollywood, being a chronic oversharer, the prison of being a "good girl,…
"Get Me Out Of This Meat Suit!" w/ Marisa Crane
This week I spiraled out with queer author and hilarious, deeply relatable person Marisa Crane! (I Keep My Exoskeletons To Myself) We talked internalized homophobia, being menaces in our twenties, s…
"Give Me All The Hard Things" w/ Xander Boger
This week I spiraled out with physical therapist & cast member of instant queer reality tv classic The Ultimatum: Queer Love Xander Boger! This one is a special treat for all you fellow Queer Love Ul…