Podcast Episodes

Anorexia & Self Harm – Jesse Mangan

Listener and podcaster Jesse Mangan opens up about his struggles with anorexia, exercise addiction, self-harm, and a suicide attempt at the age of eight.

Grace Miceli – How to Deal

Illustrator and author Grace Miceli aka @ArtBabyGirl talks about what she’s learned so far–including why stuffing down your emotions never actually works, why communicating your feelings is key, and why conflict is healthy.

Best Of – Kathryn Hahn

Originally aired in our first year (2011). You know her from films such as Anchorman, Step Brothers, How Do You Know and A Lot Like Love. Funny, nice and self-deprecating, @KathrynHahnoffical opens up to Paul about her difficulty in saying what she means and asking for what she wants.

Best Of – Danielle Koenig

From 2011, Paul and Danielle @DanielleBKoenig talk about the desire to minimize painful memories, feeling like we’re not enough, writing for Joan Rivers, suicide and the lasting feeling of humiliation. And believe it or not, there’s laughter!

Best Of: Greg Behrendt

Originally aired in 2011, Paul and Greg do the very first Fear & Love Off. One of Paul’s favorites. They also talk about childhood surgeries, creepy moms and failing at sports.

Best Of: Karen Kilgariff

Originally aired in 2013, this is a best of ep with Karen Kilgariff @KarenKilgariff, the co-host of My Favorite Murder, years before she started her podcast. This was recorded in front of an audience at the Bridgetown Comedy Festival.

We will be back with new episodes in August.

Best Of: Jamie aka Jimmy Franzo

A “Best Of” episode from 2013, Paul’s friend opens up about being kidnapped by a motorcycle gang at 13, his success as a South Beach nightclub owner and the effect it had on his ego, the “animal” he says he became and the cocaine and heroin addiction that brought him to his knees. He also talks about working on repairing his relationships with his sons after losing custody of them as young boys because of his drug addiction.

Near Death Experience – Sarah Goff

Sarah Goff opens up about her intense struggles with a mystery illness that caused severe pain and led to a near-death experience–and a complete shift in her mindset going forward.

Andrew Solomon & Juan Acosta LGBTQ+ Advocacy

Paul leads a conversation with Andrew Solomon @Andrew_Solomon (author, and mental health activist) & Juan Acosta @JUANACOSTA_ (author and activist) about mental health advocacy, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and how these issues overlap. This conversation was made possible by NAMI West LA.