While it was easy for audiences to enjoy Mara Wilson as a perky child performer in movies like Matilda and Mrs. Doubtfire, the young actress had mental health issues that weren’t enjoyable at all. Mara had been dealing with severe anxiety for as long as she could remember. Her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer just before Matilda started shooting and Mara ... Show More
Oct 7
Building Better Boundaries and Managing Fears of Spontaneous Human Combustion with Jenny Lawson
The acclaimed and very funny author Jenny Lawson is doing much better in 2026 than she was in our first interview in 2017. Back then, she wondered if she should be talking at all because her depression and anxiety were spiking, but she went ahead with it, offering an honest look ... Show More
1h 12m
Sep 14
Wil Wheaton in 2026 is Wiser and Healthier Than in 2017. And He Doesn’t Talk to His Parents
Actor, podcaster, and all-around nerd superhero Wil Wheaton has achieved something he never could reach throughout his storied career: peace and understanding. He has a grip on complex post-traumatic stress disorder, understands the effects of abuse he had received from his paren ... Show More
1h 16m
Aug 19
Welcome Back to The Hilarious World of Depression. Yes, It's a New Episode. In 2026.
After six years, The Hilarious World of Depression is back and under new ownership. John Moe, host of the program during it's initial run, has acquired the show and steps back into the chair as host and owner. In this solo episode, John talks about the history of the show, why it ... Show More
19m 18s
Feb 2024
Olympian Gracie Gold on Surviving Trauma, Family Secrets & The Pressures of Competitive Figure Skating
TW: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault. While figure skater Gracie Gold was capturing America’s heart in the 2014 Sochi Olympics, her new not-so-fluffy sports memoir, Outofshapeworthlessloser, reveals that her life behind the scenes was more dark comedy than cook ... Show More
48m 2s
Aug 2023
Oscar De La Hoya: On Giving Up The Golden Lie
<p>Kelly is joined by legendary boxing gold medalist, Oscar De La Hoya. Oscar discusses overcoming his childhood trauma, trying to break the cycle with his kids, his "no" person, and finally finding peace within himself. “The Golden Boy” discusses the lie his storied career was ... Show More
51m 53s