Episodes

  • Season 1 Finale! Let's Discuss What's Next for David and Phoebe and the Show! | E29

    Season 1 Finale! Let's Discuss What's Next for David and Phoebe and the Show! | E29
    Mar 25 2025
    In the season finale of A Little Crazy with David Magee, David and Phoebe talk about how much they have changed since the first episode. David explains some upcoming changes to the show, and the irony in the saying “Never say never.” He also shares insights into his writing career, and gives a few hints about new projects coming up. Phoebe talks about what’s next for her, including a big move away from Oxford, and David gives her some parting advice for her next adventure. This finale is both a goodbye to Phoebe’s time on the show and a look ahead to what’s coming for both of them. PLUS: - What’s happening on Season 2 - What future projects is David working on - Sharing some impacts the podcast has made - Phoebe’s growth throughout the season - 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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    56 mins
  • Eating Disorder Recovery and Smashing the Stigma with McCall Dempsey | E28

    Eating Disorder Recovery and Smashing the Stigma with McCall Dempsey | E28
    Mar 18 2025
    Phoebe is joined by McCall Dempsey. McCall saved David’s daughter Mary Halley from her battle with an eating disorder, as she’s saved many young men and women throughout the country. She’s a strong-voiced national expert, and she’s on the board of the William Magee Center at Ole Miss named after David’s late son and a dear friend in this journey to help those in need. They discuss the impact of eating disorders, mental health, and recovery. From understanding the importance of supporting a friend or loved one, to personal stories of resilience, they discuss how to foster hope and healing in challenging times. PLUS: A closer look at diet culture How to help a friend/loved one Practical advice for navigating tough times How to ask for and find help AND SO MUCH MORE! If you or someone you know is experiencing an eating disorder, please reach out to the National Alliance for Eating Disorders (@alliancefored) by calling their free, therapist staffed helpline at 866.662.1235, visiting allianceforeatingdisorders.com, or texting "ALLIANCE" to 741-741. 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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    57 mins
  • The #1 Thing Parents Should Know: Talking w/ Your Child About Anxiety, Depression, Drinking & Drugs | E27

    The #1 Thing Parents Should Know: Talking w/ Your Child About Anxiety, Depression, Drinking & Drugs | E27
    Mar 11 2025
    Today, David and Phoebe discuss how parents can best talk to teens and college students about sensitive topics such as anxiety, depression, drinking, and drugs. From asking open-ended questions to creating a comfortable space for conversation, this episode emphasizes the importance of listening over lecturing. Learn how to let go of control and give your child the space they need to share what's really going on in their lives. PLUS: A simple formula to follow The power of humility Modeling healthy communication How to build trust and open up lines of communication The importance of silence 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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    22 mins
  • Are You a SmartPhone Addict? Battling smartphone & social media addiction with Phoebe | E26

    Are You a SmartPhone Addict? Battling smartphone & social media addiction with Phoebe | E26
    Mar 4 2025
    Phoebe opens up about her journey to disconnect from social media and smartphone addiction. From the epiphany she had in January to the first few days of withdrawal, Phoebe shares her experience and the mental clarity she gained. The discussion dives into the impact of phones on attention spans, self-identity, and how constant connection has affected the way we live. They explore staggering statistics on phone usage, the growing anxiety that comes with being disconnected, and why we need to take smartphone addiction just as seriously as any other. PLUS: The truth about smartphone addiction today The struggle of phone withdrawal How silencing your phone might make things worse The decline of hobbies in the digital age Why smartphone addiction deserves more attention A memorable moment from David’s first book 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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    48 mins
  • The Youth Mental Health Crisis and What Parents and Teens Can Do About It: How Social Media, Sleep, and Substances Are Affecting Our Teens | E25

    The Youth Mental Health Crisis and What Parents and Teens Can Do About It: How Social Media, Sleep, and Substances Are Affecting Our Teens | E25
    Feb 25 2025
    From my years of work with students, parents and in schools and communities throughout the country, this is a deep look into what students face today and what can be done about it. From the overwhelming impact of social media to the alarming rise in substance misuse, we’re taking a hard look at how things have changed for the younger generation and what we can do to help. We'll explore why youth mental health is at an all-time low, how sleep deprivation plays a major role in anxiety, depression, and ADHD symptoms, and how loneliness is affecting college students in ways we haven't seen before. Plus, we talk about the dangers of marijuana, the growing potency, and how the rise of pill culture is putting teens at risk. This episode is packed with insights for parents, students, and anyone who wants to understand the mental health challenges facing young people today. PLUS: - The shocking statistics behind teen sleep deprivation - Why discomfort is leading to an increase in substance misuse - The dangerous rise in marijuana potency and its effects - The hidden dangers of pills and fentanyl in teens’ lives - The importance of counseling and early intervention - How to support teens with mental health struggles 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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    57 mins
  • Overcoming Family Trauma and Loss with Lauren Sisler, ESPN reporter | E24

    Overcoming Family Trauma and Loss with Lauren Sisler, ESPN reporter | E24
    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