Comedians chatting about mental health (Moni Zhang)

Comedians chatting about mental health (Moni Zhang)

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Comedians chatting about mental health (Moni Zhang) episodes

  • 067. From Opera to Comedy: Episodic Depression, External Validation & Career Change | Mari Volar (EST)

    Estonian comedian Mari Volar opens up about her unexpected journey from pursuing opera to finding her voice in comedy.


    We dive into the realities of living with episodic depression, the constant hunt for external validation, and the messy process of changing careers.


    Whether you're questioning your career path or just trying to figure out why you need everyone to like you (spoiler: blame the patriarchy), this episode hits different.


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    @moni.zhang.comedy

    @marivolar

    1 hr 21 min
  • 066. Self-Doubt, Social Anxiety, BURNOUT | Eve Ellenbogen (USA)

    Comedians Eve Ellenbogen and Moni Zhang dive deep into the dark side of being a performer - from crippling self-doubt to complete burnout.


    Eve opens up about processing childhood trauma through comedy while Moni shares her breaking point after Edinburgh Fringe that led her to quit everything.


    A raw conversation about mental health in comedy, featuring social anxiety, imposter syndrome, and the constant pressure to "make it."


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    @moni.zhang.comedy

    @eveelbow

    1 hr 29 min
  • 065. From Jehovah's Witness to Gay Comic | Chris Ford (UK) @ edfringe 2024

    Former Jehovah's Witness Chris Ford shares his transformation from living in religious constraints to embracing his sexuality. This interview explores religious trauma, self-discovery, and the courage to start over.


    Watch how Chris overcame homelessness, rebuilt his life through nursing, and found his voice in comedy. An unique story about choosing authenticity over acceptance and turning pain into laughter.


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    @moni.zhang.comedy

    @fordulant

    54 min
  • 064. High-Functioning Anxiety: Stress, Perfectionism, Social Overthinking | Catherine Lindsay (USA) @ edfringe 2024

    💡 Discover how Catherine maintains her successful career while managing generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), major depression, and ADHD. From childhood bullying to corporate success, this conversation proves that mental health challenges don't define your potential.

    🎯 This episode covers:
    - The three manifestations of her anxiety (perfectionism, time stress, social overthinking)
    - Navigating cultural expectations as a Cuban-American
    - Moving from severe depression to managing anxiety
    - How comedy became both a trigger and a coping mechanism
    - Practical strategies for managing high-functioning anxiety
    Follow us on IG:
    @moni.zhang.comedy

    44 min
  • 062. Emetophobia/OCD: Fear of Vomiting | Emily Markoe (USA) @ Edfringe 2024

    "I Haven't Thrown Up Since 1998"

    In this candid conversation, LA comedian Emily Markoe unpacks life with OCD and emetophobia.

    With disarming honesty and humor, Emily shares how her intense fear of vomiting has influenced everything from her marriage to potential motherhood, while revealing how therapy helped her face her fears.


    Follow us on Instagram:

    @moni.zhang.comedy
    @findemilyhere

    1 hr 6 min
  • 061. Living with Schizophrenia: Comedy, Laughs, and Hallucinations | Auz Thompson (UK) @ Edfringe 2024

    A raw and honest chat with comedian Auz Thompson about life with schizophrenia.


    Recorded in a rainy park at Edinburgh Fringe 2024, we dive into everything from early diagnosis, the reality of hallucinations, to finding humor in the darkness.


    Also features an unexpected umbrella situation and some very British weather management.

    Follow us on Instagram:
    @moni.zhang.comedy
    @Aft.comedy

    1 hr 7 min
  • 060. PhD, ADHD, Comedy | Jordan Thomas Gray (USA) @ Edfringe 2024

    Two comedians with ADHD have an unfiltered conversation about turning their "weaknesses" into strengths on stage.

    Jordan Thomas Gray (USA) and Moni Zhang dive into the messy reality of creative life with ADHD. No sugar coating here - just real talk about finding your place when your brain works differently. Plus, we laugh about failed attempts at being "normal".

    Follow us on Instagram:
    @moni.zhang.comedy
    @jordanthomasgray

    44 min

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🎭 Stand-up comedian living with Depression, Bipolar(2), ADHD