Los mejores podcasts de Moni Zhang (2024)

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059. Trauma, Comedy and Sisterhood | Barbie Unkorked (USA) @ Edfringe 2024 1:05:58

1d ago1:05:58

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Two comedians from opposite sides of the world discover sisterhood while sharing stories about trauma, catcalling, and overcoming self-doubt. Watch as Barbie Unkorked drops truth bombs about authenticity and teaches this anxious Chinese comedian how to stop giving a fck. Follow us on Instagram:@moni.zhang.comedy @barbieunkorked…

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058. Anxiety, Self Doubts and Imposter Syndrome | Maria Fedulova (RUS) @ Edfringe 2024 49:15

5d ago49:15

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Russian comedian Maria Fedulova gets candid about battling anxiety while making it big in British comedy. From finding love to dealing with imposter syndrome, Maria opens up about her journey.We dive deep into self-doubts, body image, and how meeting the right people can change everything.Follow us on Instagram:@moni.zhang.comedy @mariafedulovacome…

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057. When Panic Attacks Meet Parenthood | Dylan Todds (UK) @ Edfringe 2024 54:18

9d ago54:18

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Ever wondered what happens when a comedian's world collides with panic disorder and first-time parenthood? Dylan Todds gets brutally honest about his first panic attack, the spiral that followed, and how becoming a dad during the pandemic changed everything. From privilege to poverty fears, caffeine triggers to CBT therapy - nothing is off limits i…

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056. Mormon to Comedian: OCD, Religious Trauma & Cultural Pressure | Leah Renee (USA) @ Edfringe 2024 39:02

12d ago39:02

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A raw and honest conversation with ex-Mormon comedian Leah Renee about her journey through religious OCD (scrupulosity) and finding freedom through comedy. Join us as we explore the intersection of faith, mental health, and humor, featuring special guest comedian discussing cultural pressures and finding identity through stand-up. From compulsive B…

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055. Diagnosed with BPD at 58... And It's GREAT | Barbara Fernandez (USA & FR) @ Edfringe 2024 49:38

16d ago49:38

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Ever feel like you're just "bad at life"? Barbara Fernandez' raw and eye-opening story about getting diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder in her late 50s will make you rethink everything you know about mental health. From wild horses of emotion to finding her true self through comedy, this conversation breaks down BPD without the stigma. …

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054. From NYC to Barcelona: ADHD, Comedy & Finding Your Path | Jamie Lerner (USA) @ Edfringe 2024 1:25:43

19d ago1:25:43

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NYC comedian Jamie Lerner opens up about living with undiagnosed ADHD while pursuing comedy in Barcelona. From bartending mishaps to stage brilliance, we dive deep into how neurodivergent brains navigate the entertainment industry. Plus, why traditional jobs feel like "soul death" and how comedy might just be the perfect career for ADHD brains. Rea…

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053. Burnout, ADHD, Social Anxiety, and AI 31:51

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In this episode of "It's Mental," Moni returns from a long hiatus, armed with tales of ADHD diagnosis and existential dread. Tired of the comedy scene and the joy of social anxiety, she decided it was time to quit and pursue the next shiny object: YouTube. With AI as her new best friend, she plans to churn out content on mental health, culture, and…

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052. Dating Jesus - Freddi Gralle 1:30:50

1+ y ago1:30:50

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Meet Freddi Gralle - she's a stand-up comedian, screenwriter, and used to be a hardcore church girl. Due to her commitment with Jesus, she sort of only started dating at the age of 35. Join us in this episode as we uncover how her religious upbringing shaped her journey into dating and sex later in life. Want more from Freddi? See her live at her s…

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051. From a Dysfunctional Family to Raising Children - Drew Portnoy 50:10

1+ y ago50:10

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In this episode Moni chats with the oldest living comedian in Berlin - Drew Portnoy. Learn about Drew's life journey, from growing up in a challenging family environment to stepping into the role of a parent. Listen to his perspective on raising children while facing his own emotional struggles. Check out the Berlin Mental Health Festival: www.berl…

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050. One Man's Recovery from Anorexia - Dave Chawner 44:31

1+ y ago44:31

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Join us for an engaging conversation with acclaimed British comic Dave Chawner, who has been an advocate for mental health at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and earned high praise for his solo stand-up show, "Mental". In our discussion, Dave shares his personal experience with anorexia, from adolescence to the present day. Dave's suggestions for enj…

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049. Moni's Mental Health #03 with Melanie Erbar 1:00:28

1+ y ago1:00:28

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Welcome back to the "It's Mental! Podcast" after a break that's felt like an eternity! In this comeback episode, Mel is interviewing Moni about her mental health journey. They'll dive into the Edinburgh Fringe, Moni's exciting transition to a full-time comedian, and her recent Bipolar 2 diagnosis. Tune in for a heartfelt and humorous discussion! Fo…

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048. Bipolar 2 & Mental Health Culture in Thailand - Ann Chun 1:25:31

2y ago1:25:31

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Ann Chun is a New York based comedian from Thailand. This summer, she brought her one-woman show "Asian Divorce" to Edinburgh Fringe, talking about her family drama & her own dating life. She had severe insomnia since a teenager and has been diagnosed with bipolar 2 disorder recently. Follow us on social media: Berlin Mental Health Festival www.ber…

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047. Men's Mental Health - Live Recording at Podfest Berlin 2022 1:05:29

2+ y ago1:05:29

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At Podfest Berlin 2022, we have a panel talk about men’s mental health. This podcast is part of the Berlin Mental Health Festival production. Panelists: Shaurya Tandon: Ins: @shauryatandon1 Justin Small: FB: @justinsmallcomedy INS: @justicakes Jöran Mandik: hallo@radiospaetkauf.com Get Help Berlin Podcast: https://www.radiospaetkauf.com/get-help-be…

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046. "I'm Autistic" - Joe Wells 1:03:19

2+ y ago1:03:19

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Joe Wells is a comedian & writer from the UK. His solo show “I’m autistic” is a brilliant comedy hour. Joe had issues with OCD when he was a teenager and was diagnosed with Autism when he was 30 years old. In this episode, we talked about Joe’s take on the Autism diagnosis, his experience with autism, and its impact on his comedy. Books mentioned b…

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045. From Banker to Photographer - Olivia Fernandez 1:14:21

2+ y ago1:14:21

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At the age of 39, Olivia quit her banking job in Hongkong to become a photographer. It has been an exciting journey since then. In this episode, we talked about her childhood & family, her constant feeling of a misfit at her formal job, and her transition into a fulltime artist. Of course, also the doubts and negative voices in her head along the w…

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044. Healing from Childhood Trauma while Raising a Child - Karl Pinzon Bustillo 1:06:35

2+ y ago1:06:35

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Karl Pinzon Bustillo is a comedian from Colombia. They had a very traumatic childhood filled with chaos and violence. In this episode, we talked about their childhood, their gender identity, and their journey to heal from their trauma while becoming a parent. This podcast is part of the Berlin Mental Health Festival production. Follow us on social …

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043. Funny Compulsive Eater & Body Positivity with Helen Bauer 53:46

2+ y ago53:46

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Helen Bauer is one of the UK’s most exciting rising stand-up stars, and she started comedy in Beeeerlin! In this episode, Helen talks about her history of compulsive eating, her family history with autism and mental health, as well as her own experience of depression and treatment. Follow us on social media: Berlin Mental Health Festival www.berlin…

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042. "Ireland, the home of Depression" - Brendan Hickey 1:04:27

2+ y ago1:04:27

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Once upon a time, Brandan Hickey was a philosophy PhD student in Ireland. Now he's a struggling comedian in Berlin. In this episode, we talked about his challenges with Depression since he's 14 years old. How he managed to maintain a stable mental health with dietary changes. Also the impact of comedy on his life. This podcast is part of the Berlin…

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041. Moni's Mental Health #02 with Melanie Erbar 1:08:14

2+ y ago1:08:14

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After a burnout episode, Moni decides she'll have a quarterly check-in on her own mental health. In this episode, Melanie and Moni talked about Moni's road to burnout and her undealt grief from her past long-term relationship. This podcast is part of the Berlin Mental Health Festival production. Follow us on social media: Berlin Mental Health Festi…

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040. Love and Sex Addiction & 12 Steps Program - Craig Teatime 1:15:54

2+ y ago1:15:54

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Craig Teatime is a poet and tattoo artist from Ireland. In this episode, we talked about mental health in the queer community, his addiction to dating apps, as well as his experience of healing & the 12 Steps Program. This podcast is part of the Berlin Mental Health Festival production. Follow us on social media: Berlin Mental Health Festival www.b…

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039. Child abuse by her own parents - Krissi Kotev 50:06

2+ y ago50:06

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Krissi Kotev is a social worker & comedian from Bulgaria and based in Berlin. In this episode, we talked about her childhood growing up not loved by her parents and the consistent aggression & violence from her dad, as well as how she left that toxic environment as a teenager. This podcast is part of the Berlin Mental Health Festival production. Fo…

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038. School Bullying & Vasectomy - Pierre 1:03:11

2+ y ago1:03:11

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Pierre is a French dude based in Berlin. As a teenager, he was bullied at school and in his village. Now 43 years old, he's still dealing with the trauma and its aftermath. In this episode, we talked about his childhood, his mental health journey, his mental health toolbox, and his decision to have a vasectomy. This podcast is part of the Berlin Me…

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037. Grief for a longterm relationship & body acceptance - Mara A 1:24:27

2+ y ago1:24:27

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Mara Ambrosie is an English teacher, standup comedian, and portrait artist based in Barcelona. Originally she's from Romania. In this episode, we talked about our learnings from the loss of a long relationship, body acceptance, and our self-diagnosed ADHD. This podcast is part of the Berlin Mental Health Festival production. Follow us on social med…

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036. Suicide Prevention Panel Talk - Live Recorded at Berlin Mental Health Festival 2021 2:03:11

2+ y ago2:03:11

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At Berlin Mental Health Festival 2021, we had a panel talk to share best practices that battle suicidal thoughts. Panelists: Melanie Erbar: meli.erbar@gmail.com Alper Guney: alper1guney@gmail.com Divia Vogel: divia@findpoise.com Sen Zhan: sen.zhan@gmail.com Sophie Adler: sophie.charlotte.adler@gmail.com This podcast is part of the Berlin Mental Hea…

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035. Leaving the Corporate World - Eléonore Clemente 1:06:15

2+ y ago1:06:15

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Eléonore Clemente is an empowerment coach, Burlesque performer, poet and singer-songwriter. She quit her wellpaid corporate job to do art. She dreams of a world where everyone would have the courage to be doing what they love. In this episode we talked about her decision to leave her job, her difficult relationship with her dad, anxiety issues, and…

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034. Group Home, ADHD, and Racial Identity - Cedric Till 1:09:51

2+ y ago1:09:51

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Cedric Till is a Berlin based rap musician and poet. He had behavior issues as a kid and was sent to a group home when he was seven years old. Growing up in a single-parent & impoverished family, there was a lot of stress in life. Luckily he had music & sports in his life to survive him through those tough years. In this episode, he’s being so vuln…

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033. Fighting Breast Cancer with Sarah Philippa Greenspan 46:44

3y ago46:44

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Sarah is a burlesque performer and opera singer from the US. A year ago she was diagnosed with cancer and today she shares this journey with us. This podcast is part of the Berlin Mental Health Festival production. Follow us on social media: Berlin Mental Health Festival www.berlin-mental-health-festival.com FB & INS: @berlin.mental.health.festival…

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032. Breakups, 12 Steps Program, and Phone Addiction - Sarah Tollemache 1:18:28

3y ago1:18:28

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Sarah Tollemache is a stand-up comedian and writer based in New York. We got in contact when she was visiting & performing in Berlin with her husband Joe List. In this episode, we talked about our failed relationships, her experience with alcoholism and the 12 steps program, and phone addictions. This podcast is part of the Berlin Mental Health Fes…

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031. Inner Voices vs. the Artistic Process - Tera Kilbride 1:09:32

3y ago1:09:32

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Since nine years old, Tera suffers mental health issues. Over the years she was diagnosed with OCD, Anxiety, Depression, and many more. But it’s the diagnose of CPTSD that really explains her situation: feeling of worthless, unable to form secured attachment, issues of commitment, etc. In this episode, we talked about Tera’s journey from Minnesota …

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030. Third Culture Kid & Finding Identity - Melanie Erbar 1:07:41

3y ago1:07:41

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Melanie Erbar is a third culture kid as the child of a diplomat family. Being Argentinian, she didn’t feel at home there. As the youngest child of four siblings, her identity and sense of self were blurry. She came to Berlin to find herself. In this episode, we talked about her journey from Argentina to Berlin, her spiritual practice, and how to bu…

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029. 50 Shades of Melancholy - Tim Whelan 1:10:14

3y ago1:10:14

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Tim Whelan is a German language comedian from the UK. Tim has always been melancholy and Radiohead songs are playing in the background of his head often. In this episode, he shared his journey & how he’s motivated to seek therapy. Find more information about Tim: Instagram: @whelan_verfuegbar Facebook: @imtimwhelan More information: www.tim-whelan.…

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028. Heroin Addiction & Bipolar Disorder - Bill Bernat 1:33:57

3y ago1:33:57

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Bill Bernat once was a crack cocaine & heroin addict, but now he’s 13 years clean. Since then, he became a mental health advocate and has a TED talk “How to Connect with Depressed Friends”. In this episode we talked about his addiction, journey to sobriety and his battle with bipolar disorder. It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin is a comedy production…

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027. 10 Years Sobriety with Ben 1:14:06

3y ago1:14:06

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Ben is my supervisor from my former corporate life. As a manager, he talks openly about his mental health struggles and alcoholic issues to destigmatize the topic at the workplace. In this episode, we talked about his alcoholic issues, AA meetings, and how to help our alcoholic friends. It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin is a comedy production to des…

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026. Moni's Mental Health - Live Recording at Berlin Mental Health Festival 1:03:40

3y ago1:03:40

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In November, the Berlin Mental Health Festival has taken place. It's such a connecting experience for everyone involved. Putting together this festival is very challenging yet rewarding. How's Moni's mental health going? What did she learn about her own mental health along the journey? It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin is a comedy production to dest…

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025. The Lonely Kid & Chasing Normality with Bruno Mazzini 1:06:11

3y ago1:06:11

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Bruno is a Peruvian dude with an Italian passport. He started seeing therapist since he was eight years old. Being bullied at school and home, he felt lonely. Eventually he found out his passion in life. It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin is a comedy production to destigmatize mental health issues. On top of this podcast, we also offer free mental su…

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024. Breakup Special - Live Recording at PodFest Berlin 1:17:08

3y ago1:17:08

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In this live recording we have a panel of creatives talking about our breakup experiences & learnings. All breakups are good, because no one would break up a good relationship. There’re quite some nice things about breakups too. But of course we still feel broken and think we might never meet someone again. We’ve all been there! Anna Beros: FB: @an…

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023. Imaginary World, Romania, and Anxiety - Mihai Tartara 1:03:37

3y ago1:03:37

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As a Romanian hairy man, Mihai believes himself as half vampire & half werewolf. With his parents too busy arguing with each other to give him attention, he created a fictional world for himself. In this episode, we explore his childhood, creative energy and anxiety. It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin is a comedy production to destigmatize mental hea…

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022. OCD, Daily Panic Attacks & Argentina Meat Education - Franco 1:16:51

3y ago1:16:51

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Franco is a software developer in Berlin. He used to have daily panic attacks then he found out his anxiety comes from undiagnosed OCD. He’s doing better now! It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin is a comedy production to destigmatize mental health issues. On top of this podcast, we also offer free mental support groups, story slams, and book club even…

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021. Panic Attacks, Drug Abuse & Undiagnosed Adult ADD/ADHD - Caroline Clifford 1:08:53

3y ago1:08:53

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Caroline is one of the OGs of the Berlin English comedy scene. She’s also one of the cofounders of Berlin Standup School and produces the Berlin New Standup Award. She had issues with depression since she was young. Around five years ago she started to have panic attacks. This episode is her first time talking openly about her mental health. It’s M…

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020. Anxiety, boreout, inner critic, and career transformation - Lucy Straathof 1:14:56

3y ago1:14:56

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Lucy Straathof is a singer and transformational coach. Since her teenage years, she was constantly anxious and unhappy. After 10 years of struggle and many burnout/boreout, finally she found her calling in life and the courage to take the actions to change. It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin is a comedy production to destigmatize mental health issues…

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019. OCD, anxiety, depression, germophobia, and eating ass - Rob Moriarty 1:14:43

3y ago1:14:43

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Rob Moriarty is an Irish dude in Berlin doing standup comedy. Since a very young age, he had severe mental issues. Now every month when he goes to the pharmacy to pick up his prescribed antidepressants, the pharmacist is surprised that he made another month alive. It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin is a comedy production to destigmatize mental health…

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018. Talk with my suicidal thoughts - Childhood & Adult ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression - Ori Halevy 1:09:52

3y ago1:09:52

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Ori Halevy is an Israeli writer, filmmaker, and stand up comedian based in Berlin. He was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 11 years old. Since then, he has been dealing with ADHD, anxiety and depression. He shares his journey and tools with us in this episode. It’s Mental Health Comedy Berlin is a comedy production to destigmatize mental health issu…

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017. A night with my boyfriend AND his mistress - Crazy Breakup Story - Victoria 1:05:21

3+ y ago1:05:21

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Victoria was in a relationship for 8 years. One day, her boyfriend came home announced "We need to breakup. I met someone else." After a series of illogical events, Victoria ended up in bed with her him AND the mistress. In this episode, Victoria shares her breakup process and how she kept herself sane. And of course, some tips on how to avoid a br…

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016. "I'm happy for the first time in my life" - Anxiety, Panic Attacks & Depression - Brendon Kinch 1:18:49

3+ y ago1:18:49

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Brendon is a storyteller, a comedian, and a Kiwi. He has severe Anxiety since he could remember. After years of suffering and suicidal thoughts, he had an epiphany two years ago: "I think I'm depressed!" From that moment, everything makes sense. During the pandemic, Brendon, like many people, began an episode of depression. It luckily led him to th…

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015 - Porn, Drug, and Addiction & German Mental Health Mentality - Richard Schäfer 1:22:12

3+ y ago1:22:12

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German comedian Richard Schäfer talks about the culture in (east) Germany for mental health awareness, his porn addiction and the experience growing up with an alcoholic parent. Richard started to work on his mental health a few years ago and now he has a German language podcast about mental health. Danke fürs Teilen https://open.spotify.com/show/2…

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014. Burnout, the voices in our head, and tools to deal with them - Francesco Kirchhoff 1:09:18

3+ y ago1:09:18

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Francesco was depressed as a teenager, but it took him many years to realize & accept the label “depression”. The label gave him the vocabulary to describe what he was experiencing and find tools to deal with it. Since then he learnt how to take care of his own mental health. Careful as he is, he unexpectedly slipped back into it and had a burnout …

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013. Suicidal Thoughts, Self Compassion, and THE SECRET WEAPON against Depression - Patrick Moore 1:19:05

3+ y ago1:19:05

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Pat is a Youtuber and standup comedian who’s famous for having two moms. He refuses to pee sitting down like a civilized gentleman, because it was pretty an effort for his two moms to teach him to pee standing up. Pat would tell people he’s from California, hoping people would not realize he’s from the USA. At the age of 21, Pat had his first diagn…

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012. Trauma, Dating a Pedo and the First Steps to Get Help - Grace Jung 1:17:19

3+ y ago1:17:19

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Dealing with trauma is a life-long journey. Grace started dating a much older guy at the age of 17. Being in a manipulative relationship has pushed her into a deep depression, where even washing her hair seemed like an impossible mission. One day, she told herself: "I'm so unhappy. I'm consistently in pain. How do I make this stop? There's got be a…

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011. Anxiety & Panic Attacks & Mental Health Mindset in Argentina - Julieta 1:12:35

3+ y ago1:12:35

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Teenager Julieta was hyper-excited for her 16 years birthday. She has been waiting for this day for three year. Finally she could do the thing she wanted so badly. Now she can HAVE SEX. No, joking. Who wants sex when you can have therapy? Julieta is a Berlin-based standup comedian from Argentina. She deals with anxiety issues since 13. In this epis…

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010. Self-worth Issues: Strong Women Deal with Them Too - Anna Beros 1:16:24

4y ago1:16:24

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Anna Beros is a female comedian who thrives in this male-dominated industry. She hosts and produces comedy shows such as Adults Only Comedy, Döner Comedy, Glory Hole Comedy, PUNCH UP Comedy, GRINDHOUSE Comedy, and Hairy Bitches Comedy. She’s independent, high-energy, and strong. But she got self-worth issues too. Sometimes, she beats herself down, …

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