In this episode of Alec Mapa: Hot Mess with Matthew Dempsey Psychotherapist, Alec and Mathew have a genuine and candid conversation with the child star of Jerry Maguire and the Stuart Little movies, Jonathan Lipnicki. Jonathan shares his surprising struggles with social anxiety and the worry that he’s unlikeable. Jonathan talks to Alec and Matthew about his paralyzing fear of messing up and the pressures he felt as a child star. He also opens up about the worst year of his life, the realization that vulnerability is a strength and explains how therapy has helped him move forward in his life. Alec shares his own struggles with anxiety and Matthew provides valuable insight about how to cope with anxiety and improve your mental health.

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