Performing in Public and Private with Tony Steinbach

Today comedy juggler Tony Steinbach tells me about his experience being a performer with anxiety. We talk about how social anxiety and depression affect his life on and off stage. We are not doctors, though! If you think you might be suffering from a mental illness, please seek appropriate advice from a medical professional.

Find Tony on Instagram: @crazyeyedtony

Episode Breakdown:

4:38 – Interview Start; how Tony got into juggling

6:42 – Tony’s life as a circus professional today

9:34 – Living with a mental illness

11:05 – Performing with social anxiety

14:37 – Performing with depression

21:00 – Dealing with the stigma of mental illness

22:37 – Incorporating mental illness awareness into a street show

33:42 – Why talk about mental illness?

36:25 – Interview end