Misery Loves Mandy is a Mostly Happy Podcast hosted by comedian Mandy Martino; weekly comedians discuss miserable moments and whether or not they made them into jokes.
Mandy Martino: Mandy Martino is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actress. Originally from South Florida, Mandy received her Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Central Florida in business, which helps her professionally write dick jokes. While in college, she began her comedy career at SAKs Comedy Lab and The Orlando Improv.
Once in LA, she continued her love for comedy, where she followed her SNL idols and studied at The Groundlings Theater and School. You can find Mandy performing stand-up all around Los Angeles.
In this week’s episode, they are miserable about the stigma that antidepressants kill creativity, performance anxiety, and the struggle to stay productive without burning out.
In this special episode of ‘Misery Loves Mandy’ for Mental Health Awareness Month, Mandy sits down with Macey Isaacs and Bijan Zarrabi, hosts of the podcast ‘SSRI’M OK.’
The discussion covers a wide range of topics, including mental health, depression, anxiety, and the stigmas associated with these conditions. Bijan, a psychiatrist, shares professional insights while the group also explores the intersection of mental health and creativity, how antidepressants affect people, and tips for achieving a balance between personal life and professional ambitions.
Tune in for an engaging and informative conversation that also touches on personal anecdotes and the challenges of life in comedy.
Checkout previous episodes of Misery Loves Mandy featuring Audrey Stewart, Shapel Lacey, Isa Medina, Jamie Kennedy, Josh Potter, & many more HERE
