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Aug 2023
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120: Chris Klemens on Social Media, Self...

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About this episode

Welcome to Episode 120 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Chris Klemens on to the show to learn more about his mental health experiences in the social media world.

To kick things off, Chris gives insight as to why he shifted from a tech job in New York to a full-time social media career in Los Angeles (3:03), reflecting on his experiences in college prior to becoming a comedian (13:48).

Mason and Chris have a conversation about their similar family upbringings and challenges growing up (15:41), prior to Chris elaborating on his decision to move back to Delaware to get some space from the chaos of city life (21:28).

Chris speaks about his struggles with online comments and people pleasing (30:56), before the two wrap up the episode as Mason asks about Chris’s existing daily mental health practices to avoid overthinking and his future personal and professional goals (41:22).

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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