Hey, it's Mentally Chill with your favorite host. Not me. Hey guys, it's Kristen. Welcome to the show.

Before I get started, of course, just want to say a quick shout out to my new Patreon peeps.

There's only two of you, but that's okay. The smaller, the better. Not really. But anyway, if more people want to donate on Patreon,

please do. Please go to patreon.com slash mentally chill. That is what Aurora S and Danny O did,

because you guys are super smart. And I just wanted to let you guys know we're reaching

a landmark in Patreon and are nearing 100 sponsors. So with continued support from you guys, I can

start sending out merch and exclusives for the Patreon community. And the more numbers we gain,

the sooner you listeners can start enjoying the full benefits of being my children.

You make improvements to the show possible,

and I couldn't hold this dysfunctional family together without you.

So I love you guys, and make sure you guys love me back.

And I will love that even more.

But what I love even more is this iTunes review I'm about to read.

And I want to start going back into the reviews that came about before Stevie's passing because Stevie was such a huge part of the show and

needs credit where credits do. And so this review from Nina Na Na Na Na Na, Five Stars,

both of you babes are totally animated even through a podcast. I was sad with you

about your experiences and grateful that you shared them. Shine bright and keep talking.

High fives, hearts, sunshine, and star. Emoges. Thank you, Nina, nah, nah, nah. And anyone else who

shouts out a five-star review on our iTunes page might get a shout on on the show.

The guest I have coming up is a friend of mine. His name's Jackson Davis. He's an actor and a photographer,

talented in both genres. And we talk about rejection, falling into depression, and also Jackson

gives some amazing book recommendations for

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