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=Mentally Ch(ill) = Mentally Ch(ill) is a podcast created in 2017 by comedians Kristen Carney and Stevie Ryan. The pair were searching for a platform where they could have candid conversations about mental illness when they came up with the idea. Tragically, Ryan passed away approximately four months into production of the podcast, but Carney continues to post weekly as of December 2018. The podcast has featured well-known guests such as Paul Shirley, Peter Mehlman, David Wild, and Fred Stoller. Each episode lasts an average of sixty minutes and closes with the podcast's tagline: "Stay sad enough to listen, but not too sad." With a total of 442 reviews, Mentally Ch(ill) maintains a five star rating on iTunes as of December 2018.

Stevie Ryan
Stevie Kathleen Ryan was born in Riverside, California on June 2, 1984. When she was 19, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment and continued to reside there until her death. She did work as an actress, comedian, and Youtuber from 2006-2017. Her most well-known work is a sketch comedy show she created in collaboration with New Wave Entertainment called Stevie TV. At the age of 33, Ryan was found deceased in her apartment as the result of a supposed suicide by hanging.

Kristen Carney
Kristen Carney is 33 years old. She has lived in Los Angeles, but recently moved to New York where her family lives. She is a moderately well-known comic and writer. In addition to Mentally Ch(ill), Carney co-hosts the podcast titled Ask Women with Marni Kinrys and has been featured on a number of Dr. Drew's Loveline and The Adam Carolla Show episodes. She has made appearances on FOX, E! Entertainment, Comedy Central, and Funny or Die. She writes for Carolla Digital and her voice has been featured on a number of networks such as iHeartRadio, Sirius XM, and Playboy Radio.

Funding
While many other podcasts welcome companies who want to advertise during their episodes, Mentally Ch(ill) has infamously resisted sponsorship. Instead, Carney recently created a Patreon account for the show. With subscriptions ranging from $2 - $100 per month, audience members can sign up to both support Mentally Ch(ill) and gain access to bonus content. When it comes to the podcast, Carney offers things like shout-outs during the show, signed photos, free merchandise, and even a chance to Skype with her for Patreon members. As of December 2018, the Mentally Ch(ill) podcast has a total of 113 patrons. When it reaches 200, Carney has promised to reveal her SAT scores.