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Revisit: Trauma, Depression & Self-Discovery, with Wil Wheaton
Revisit: Trauma, Depression & Self-Discovery, with Wil Wheaton
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Jul 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
We're revisiting another episode from the MBB vault! Wil Wheaton helps us break down the importance of setting boundaries, getting to the root of emotional pain instead of self-medicating, and the beauty of becoming the parent you never had. He opens up about his tumultuous relationship with his parents, his lifelong battle with depression, anxiety, & addiction, and his breakdown at the airport that led him to seek help. We also hear how sobriety and therapy became his “escape hatch” and his explanation for why “naming the thing” can cause it to lose its power over you. Enjoy the best moments of Wil Wheaton, and tune in on Tuesday for a brand new full episode of MAYIM BIALIK’S BREAKDOWN.Check out our full episode with Wil Wheaton: https://mayim.simplecast.com/episodes/wil-wheaton-on-trauma-depression-self-discoveryBialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik
Released:
Jul 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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