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Jul 2023
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Joel McHale: Conquering Dyslexia & Impos...

MAYIM BIALIK
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Joel McHale (Community, The Soup, Animal Control) joins us in studio to discuss his struggles with dyslexia, ADHD, and imposter syndrome. He shares his experiences working on The Soup and Community, opens up about what it was like to work with Chevy Chase, and his fears about never being taken seriously as an actor. Joel recalls how his challenges with dyslexia impacted him in school and his ability to perform, how he was able to channel his imposter syndrome into positive motivation, and how his kids handle his fame.

Joel McHale's Book, Thanks for the Money: http://joelmchale.com/thanks-for-the-money/

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