Join Andy's daughter Meg as she steps in for Andy this episode to bravely share her first therapy session as an adult - giving us a glimpse of what it was like to grow up with a famous dad who struggles with addiction, and how breaking patterns formed in childhood can lead to greater happiness and a more fulfilling life.

Note: This episode was recorded before Andy's recent arrest and any alleged, related stories that have been reported to the tabloids.

Our Guest

Patrick Wanis, PhD helps people rapidly change their behavior. As a Human Behavior & Relationship Expert, Wanis helps people who have experienced trauma, relationship or family issues. Many therapists and psychologists come to Dr. Wanis to help them personally, referring many of their clients to him as well. Wanis has developed multiple online psychological and behavioral assessments on Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Mindfulness, Relationship Breakups, Self-Defeating Behavior, Individual Core Values, and Authenticity. His clientele ranges from celebrities and CEOs to housewives and teenagers. CNN, BBC, FOX News, MSNBC & major news outlets worldwide consult Wanis for expert insights and analysis on relationships, sexuality, human motivation, trauma, communication, body language, and persuasion. Over five million people have read Wanis’ books in English and Spanish.

Resources

If you are in the United States or Canada and struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, or a crisis of any kind – Text HOME to 741-741, and a Crisis Counselor will respond to you right away – 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Addiction & Meeting Resources

Refuge Recovery

Alcoholics Anonymous 

Narcotics Anonymous

Sex Addicts Anonymous

Credits

Special Guest: Meg Dick

Episode Expert: Patrick Wanis, PhD

Produced by Brandi Savitt, Jarred Weisfeld & Andy Dick

Mixed & Mastered by JC Chao at Flavorlab

Music by Aaron Steinberg, Glenn Schloss & Eric Blicker

Engineers Kevin Jarvis & Aaron Steinberg

Recorded at Sonic Boom Room, Venice CA

Artwork by Matt Rockman

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