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Apr 2023
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102: Arianna Margulis on Cartoons, Anxie...

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Welcome to Episode 102 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Arianna Margulis onto the show to learn more about mental health journey as a cartoonist and the inspiration behind her characters and art.

We kick things off as Mason asks Arianna to speak to her first mental health experiences (3:58), before the two get into a conversation about therapy and other mental health practices Arianna has incorporated in her adult life (9:10).

Arianna talks through her journey to becoming a full time cartoonist (16:36) and how she has developed her messaging and characters based on real life experiences (27:53).

Mason asks Arianna to elaborate on why she thinks her work relating to relationships, friendships, and navigating adulthood resonates with her audience (31:37) before the two wrap up with a conversation surrounding Arianna’s future goals for her cartoons and their storylines (35:52).

We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help

The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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