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Depresh Mode with John Moe

Depresh Mode with John Moe

Maximum Fun

Mental Health, Comedy, John Moe, Comedy Interviews, Interview, Health & Fitness

5 • 777 Ratings

Overview

Join host John Moe (The Hilarious World of Depression) for honest, relatable, and, yes, sometimes funny conversations about mental health. Hear from comedians, musicians, authors, actors, and other top names in entertainment and the arts about living with depression, anxiety, and many other common disorders. Find out what they’ve done to address it, what worked, and what didn’t. Depresh Mode also features useful insights on mental health issues with experts in the field. It’s honest talk from people who have been there and know their stuff. No shame, no stigma, and more laughs than you might expect.

203 Episodes

Your Vagus Nerve: Key to Depression Relief? / Actor-Writer Kit Williamson

Would you get a device the size of a Nilla wafer implanted in your body if it meant relief? And actor and writer Kit Williamson, creator of the new series 'Unconventional'

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2025

Neko Case on Pain, Neglect, Music, and Confidence

The beloved singer-songwriter has a new memoir, The Harder I Fight The More I Love You

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025

Dr. Emily Nagoski on Sex, Long Term Relationships, and Depression

The acclaimed researcher and educator on how to have a more fulfilling sex life.

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025

Hari Kondabolu’s Life Was Transformed in Seattle

The comedian opens up about panic attacks, depression, therapy, and the Pacific Northwest

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2025

When Treating One Problem Creates A Whole Other Problem, with Alex Goldman

The podcast host’s ADHD treatment set off hypomanic episodes consistent with bipolar II

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2025

Truly Depressing Movies with Dana Stevens, Dan McCoy, and Drea Clark

Is there hidden value in films that are unrelentingly bleak and hopeless?

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2025

Cory Richards on Climbing Mountains, Wrestling with Mental Health, Owning Up to His Past

The famed mountaineer and photographer has a new book and some blunt self-assessments

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2024

Lead in Gasoline Has Damaged Your Mental Health and IQ, with Dr. Aaron Reuben

It’s impacted everyone but hit Generation X most of all

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2024

Richard Sarvate’s Mom Had Problematic Schizophrenia but Made Some Mean Chapatis

What becomes of a kid when his mother thinks he’s trying to kill her?

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2024

Comedian Ellie Hino and Her Later-In-Life ADHD Diagnosis

The veteran stand-up went through the full battery of tests and found a path to better health.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2024

David Shaw of The Revivalists Finds His Heart Mode

The singer-songwriter has a new album and talks anxiety, substance use, and a better path.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2024

LISTENER’S CHOICE: Adventures in the Army with the Bipolar General

Gregg Martin’s disorder worked well for him in the military. Until it didn’t.

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2024

Comedian Youngmi Mayer on Cultural Dissonance, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and Barry Gibb

Her memoir I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying is a journey of geography, family, and mental health

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2024

13 Reasons For Hope in Mental Health

We can’t wipe out anxiety in one podcast episode but we can look toward a better possible future.

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2024

Mysterious Cancellations Block Veterans’ Mental Health Care

Patricia Kime from Military.com shares the story of a troubling phenomenon.

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2024

The Promising World of Precision Treatment for Depression

Dr. Leanne Williams on identifying brain patterns and matching them with specific treatments.

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2024

Bishop Briggs on Loss, Despair, and Finding Hope

The singer has a new album, delightfully titled Tell My Therapist I’m Fine

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2024

Dr. Jessi Gold and the Precarious Mental Health of the Medical Profession

Covid, burnout, depression, and the stress of being a care provider.

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2024

Xiu Xiu’s Jamie Stewart on Charting a Healing Path from Trauma

The band’s founder and leader has a new album and a positive outlook

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2024

Zac Carper of FIDLAR on Bipolar, Drugs, Meds, and Intense Journaling

His band has a new album, Surviving the Dream, and he has a new diagnosis and a new set of challenges.

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2024

For Mental Health, Covid F***ed Our S*** Up and We’re Just Starting To Figure Out How

A pair of experts on the effects of the illness and the necessary protections against it

Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2024

Election Stress Disorder and What To Do About it with Theresa Nguyen

How do handle the anxiety of something this enormous when you only have, at most, one vote

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2024

Moon Unit Zappa on Family Trauma, Neglect, and Building a Self

The daughter of Frank Zappa has a new memoir that shares a tough life behind the scenes

Transcribed - Published: 2 September 2024

The Muddy Ethical Ground of AI Mental Healthcare with Dr. Jodi Halpern

Non-human therapists are on the rise. Are we ready?

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2024

Rainbow Kitten Surprise’s Ela Melo on Music, the Stars, Psychosis, and Reality

RKS is back with its first album in years and their singer is in a good place

Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2024

Gut Health, Resilience, and What the Heck Is TMS Anyway?

A breakthrough in the connection between your gut and stress plus an explainer of TMS

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2024

Mike Doughty Was Recently Hospitalized for Depression Twice. It Helped.

The acclaimed singer-songwriter opens up for the first time about a dark period.

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2024

Reframing Your Memories, Even the Terrible Ones, To Help Your Mental Health

Dr. David Hallford and research on cognitive reminiscence therapy

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2024

Life Inside a Psych Unit and Therapy for Rock Bands

Two looks behind traditionally closed doors

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2024

The Decemberists’ Colin Meloy Opens Up About Lifelong Anxiety, Impostor Syndrome

The eloquent lyricist, singer, and author talks about a constant state of pressure.

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2024

A Regular Guy, Managing Trauma, Who Happens to Be Paul Scheer

The veteran comic actor, writer, and producer and his Joyful Recollections of Trauma

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2024

Comedian Liz Miele on Depression, Trauma, Violence, and Live On-Stage Panic Attacks

She’ll definitely make you laugh but things get pretty serious inside her mind.

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2024

Comedian Sierra Katow on Big Time Achievement and Persistent Depression

She has prospered in the worlds of standup, Harvard, and high tech, all while dealing with mental health issues.

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2024

Chris Gethard is Less Ego-Driven, More Peaceful, No Longer Losing Teeth

The acclaimed comedian, actor, and author takes a step back for a better life

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2024

The New York Times’ Ernesto Londoño Dives Deep Into the Psychedelic Treatment Experience

The veteran reporter’s journey through ayahuasca, psilocybin, toad venom and more

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2024

Our Guests Are Musician Judah Akers and, In a Sense, Elizabeth KĂĽbler-Ross

The titular Judah of Judah & the Lion processes grief and pain through multiple stages

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2024

Shannon & the Clams’ Shannon Shaw on Building Something Beautiful in the Wake of Tragedy

After her fiancé died, Shannon got to work processing the grief and making a new album.

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2024

Shanti Das Turns From Helping Musicians to Helping Minds

She was a top music executive until stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression caught up with her.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2024

Gary Gulman on Childhood, Depresh, and Leaving Food Comedy Behind

The comedian and author returns with insight and laughs from an examined life

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2024

Advice on Mental Health in the Workplace with Megan Delp

Thoughts on how to navigate office politics and a tricky mind at the same time

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2024

Lindy West on Dealing with Online Jerks and Navigating Depression and ADHD

The acclaimed writer details her strategy that has led to a happier, more peaceful place

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2024

Todd Glass on Controlling One’s Environment

The very funny veteran standup comedian keeps things orderly as he eschews labels

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2024

Leah Rudick: Stand Up Comedian, TikTok Superstar, Anxiety Haver

She was nervous to be on our podcast even though we’re totally harmless

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2024

BONUS CONTENT PREVIEW: The Tables Have Turned and YOU Are the Interviewer

A special sneak preview of this year’s bonus content special: Host John Moe gets up and moves to the other chair, becoming the ones answering the questions for once.

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2024

Jenny Lawson on Ketamine, Books, and Wendy’s Potatoes

The hilarious author shares insight and updates on her bumpy mental health journey.

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2024

WHY I'm Glad You're Here

It's the Max Fun Drive and we are so glad to have your support! In this special mini-episode, host John Moe talks about how important you are to the show we make and the work we do. Hear about the events that led to John's deeper understanding of how exactly mental health works and why mutual support matters so very much.

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2024

Go Fact Yourself #MaxFunDrive Kick-off Spectacular featuring Jackie Kashian, Jeremy Bent, John Moe, and Dan McCoy

This special network wide event is a celebration of The MaxFunDrive! If you’d like to support podcasts you love for just $5 a month and get bonus gifts in the process, go to maximumfun.org/join.

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2024

Joel Kim Booster Returns and Climbs Out of a Pit

The comedian, actor, and writer takes a look back at a low point and looks ahead.

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2024

Gracie Gold, Olympic Figure Skater and Human with Mental Illness

She struggled hard in life while trying to appear perfect on the ice.

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2024

Kari Faux Stands Up to Her Original Bully

The rapper and musician is working out issues and preserving her better life.

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2024

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