Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
#597 Mary Mack Live
#597 Mary Mack Live
#597 Mary Mack Live
Friday 24th June 2022
Mary Mack discusses her small-town upbringing, therapy journey, and mental health challenges with humor on Mental Illness Happy Hour.
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93 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Mary Mack's Hilarious and Heartfelt Journey Through Small-Town Life and Therapy
I feel a lot of release in writing all of these down, especially some of the details and anecdotes that I've never shared before with a single living soul. Everybody I know is bizarrely, beautifully fucked up in some weird way.
What happens when a comedian from a tiny town opens up about her mental health journey in front of a live audience? In this episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', Mary Mack joins Paul Gilmartin at Sisyphus Brewing in Minneapolis to share her unique experiences. Growing up in a small town, Mary was the only one in her family to seek therapy, which led to some pretty complicated dynamics.
But don't worry, she brings her signature humor to the table, making even the heaviest topics feel lighter. Mary dives into her battles with anxiety, the habit of catastrophizing, and dealing with sexual dysfunction. She doesn’t shy away from discussing the ups and downs of therapy and how it has helped her find a path toward healing and self-acceptance.
The conversation between Mary and Paul is not just insightful but also filled with laughter, proving that humor can be a powerful tool in tackling mental health issues. They touch on the importance of support networks, self-care, and productivity while also addressing addiction and codependency. As Mary puts it, 'Everybody I know is bizarrely, beautifully messed up in some weird way'. If you're looking for a blend of heartfelt stories and genuine laughs, this episode is a must-listen.