Sometimes in Shambles
Melissa Kruger hosts Sometimes in Shambles, a mental health podcast based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. Melissa hopes that with Sometimes in Shambles, she can create a listening experience that lets you know you are not alone in what you are going through. Her goal is to only talk about things that she is passionate about and has experienced, to make the podcast the most real it can be. Melissa talks a lot about depression and anxiety along with other sprinkles of mental illness. She also talks about her experience growing up in and then leaving the LDS Mormon Religion. Some of her content can be triggering to others so please be advised.

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My Depression Experience

In this episode, Melissa talks about the experience that led to her finding out she has depression and what it was like for her. She also discusses some triggers and how others could help those with depression.

Minisode 1 - You Are Loved and Wanted

In this Minisode, Melissa shares her thoughts on suicide after finding out about an acquaintance previously that day. Warning: This episode discusses deep feelings of depression leading to the act of suicide and may be triggering for some audience.

The Mormon Religion I - Leaving the Church Part 1

This is the first episode in The Mormon Religion ongoing series of episodes. Guest, Shannon Hall, and Melissa talk about their different experiences in leaving the mormon church.

The Mormon Religion II - Leaving the Church Part 2

This is the second episode in The Mormon Religion ongoing series of episodes and part two of the Leaving the Church episode. Guest, Shannon Hall, and Melissa talk about their different experiences in leaving the mormon church.

Minisode - Burn Bundy Burn

In this minisode, Melissa reviews The Ted Bundy Tapes show on Netflix. If you don't want to know anything about this show and haven't watched it, watch it before listening! If you haven't watched but want to listen, it's just as interesting and if you're into true crime, you probably know everything already anyway.

What Does Anxiety Look Like?

Melissa talks all things anxiety with guest, Brittany. Brittany and Melissa discuss their anxiety stories, what anxiety looks and feels like, triggers and how to cope and manage anxiety.

Minisode - Tarot and a Show

Melissa and guest, Riana, read tarot cards and talk about the Hulu show, Pen15.

The Mormon Religion III - The Aftermath

Melissa brings back Shannon as a guest to talk about both of their experiences after leaving the church. The aftermath of it all includes telling friends and family, losing people who are close to you, letting go of habits and what they believe now.

Minisode - Triggers & Therapy

This episode is all about Melissa's triggers, how to recognize your own triggers, how to find a therapist and red flags/what you should avoid.

My Body Positivity Experience

Trigger Warning! I do talk about some of my eating disorder issues and other personal experiences regarding my weight gain and loss journeys.

Body Positivity looks different for everyone. Melissa Kruger talks about what it looks like for her specifically in this episode.