Sat, 7 February 2009  The marvelous Kevin Barnes from of Montreal, who unwittingly provided the music for this episode!I'm back, friends, with a whole lot of "ums" and a great show, featuring a review of the book Unholy Ghost: Writers on Depression, edited by Nell Casey, who contributes an essay in the book along with her sister Maud. Also quite enthusiastically talked about: the album Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer? by of Montreal. Here is an interview from VenusZine with Kevin Barnes discussing--enigmatically--his take on the album, and an article from Pitchfork entitled Please Mr. Pharmacist, which goes over more music for the medicated. YouTube won't let me embed it, but if you want to watch of Montreal in action, here is the video for Heimdalsgate Like a Promethean Curse, the song about chemicals (the kind inside your head). Enjoy! Also...if you enjoy this podcast and you use Facebook, please join the Facebook Fan Page! Direct download: Ep_9__Nihilists_with_Good_Imaginations.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 2:04 AM Comments[3] |
Dear Kelly,
I discovered the Good Feeling podcast a few days ago and got totally hooked. As someone who's suffered from depression for the last ten years or so, I've gone through a lot of self help books and "How to beat depression" articles, but as useful as they sometimes are I always got the sense that I was kind of being talked down to, or given tough love by someone who didn't really understand how it really felt to be in a really bad state. It was so great listening to your podcast and feeling like I was getting advice from a fellow sufferer in the most friendly, charming way. I'm sure there's plenty of other listeners who've had the same experience.
As for suggestions for future shows, I know it's not a very sunny topic, but I'd be interested in a show on suicide. I was surprised to hear that you hadn't really had any problems with suicide, since it's been a long-standing part of my own mental unhappiness. If I could recommend a book: "The Savage God" by Al Alvarez goes into the history, psychology, and facts of suicide in a very well-written and warm-hearted way. I think it's interesting reading even for those who have no personal experience of suicidality.
Anyway, thanks again for the wonderful podcast, it's really made my week, and I'll be sure to recommend it to any friends who are suffering form the same problems,
Best wishes from the UK,
Pete
I discovered the Good Feeling podcast a few days ago and got totally hooked. As someone who's suffered from depression for the last ten years or so, I've gone through a lot of self help books and "How to beat depression" articles, but as useful as they sometimes are I always got the sense that I was kind of being talked down to, or given tough love by someone who didn't really understand how it really felt to be in a really bad state. It was so great listening to your podcast and feeling like I was getting advice from a fellow sufferer in the most friendly, charming way. I'm sure there's plenty of other listeners who've had the same experience.
As for suggestions for future shows, I know it's not a very sunny topic, but I'd be interested in a show on suicide. I was surprised to hear that you hadn't really had any problems with suicide, since it's been a long-standing part of my own mental unhappiness. If I could recommend a book: "The Savage God" by Al Alvarez goes into the history, psychology, and facts of suicide in a very well-written and warm-hearted way. I think it's interesting reading even for those who have no personal experience of suicidality.
Anyway, thanks again for the wonderful podcast, it's really made my week, and I'll be sure to recommend it to any friends who are suffering form the same problems,
Best wishes from the UK,
Pete
Thank you, Pete! I appreciate the feedback and I'm very glad the podcast has helped you.
I am lucky to not have suicidal thoughts but I can also say my anxiety plays a role in that, too, so it's not as simple as saying I'm happier. I will say more about that in the next episode, which I will dedicate to the topic of suicide. I will check out the book you mentioned and do a little research before going there, though. I'll be on vacation next week so it will be a few more weeks before that episode goes up, but I am inclined to give the subject justice.
Stay well,
Kelly
I am lucky to not have suicidal thoughts but I can also say my anxiety plays a role in that, too, so it's not as simple as saying I'm happier. I will say more about that in the next episode, which I will dedicate to the topic of suicide. I will check out the book you mentioned and do a little research before going there, though. I'll be on vacation next week so it will be a few more weeks before that episode goes up, but I am inclined to give the subject justice.
Stay well,
Kelly
posted by: Kelly on Sun, 5/3 05:59 AM EDT
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