Mike Birbiglia Faces His Darkest Fears and Puts Them On Stage

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The acclaimed and very funny author Jenny Lawson is doing much better in 2026 than she was in our first interview in 2017. Back then, she wondered if she should be talking at all because her depression and anxiety were spiking, but she went ahead with it, offering an honest look ...  Show more

Wil Wheaton in 2026 is Wiser and Healthier Than in 2017. And He Doesn’t Talk to His Parents

Actor, podcaster, and all-around nerd superhero Wil Wheaton has achieved something he never could reach throughout his storied career: peace and understanding. He has a grip on complex post-traumatic stress disorder, understands the effects of abuse he had received from his paren ...  Show more

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