Episode Details

Emma hosts Frank, a speaker renowned for his discussions on suicide prevention and mental health, who shares his journey of turning comedy into a tool for societal change. Frank, having experienced personal and familial mental health challenges, uses his platform to offer both humor and serious content. His story challenges listeners to reconsider vulnerability as a superpower and a pathway to healing. The episode highlights the therapeutic impact of sharing and the importance of creating safe spaces for discussing mental health, emphasizing how these efforts can lead to personal transformation and community support.

First Four (of my twelve) TEDx Talks:

Born to Be Funny https://youtu.be/mugOzr6ItFk

Mental With Benefits https://youtu.be/mCnsHSdAn48

A Matter of Laugh or Death https://youtu.be/IeMg6OFYfU0

Suicide, The Secret of My Success https://youtu.be/3D4m33DXtsI

And my Dry Bar Comedy Special

https://vimeo.com/743798587 Dry Bar Comedy Special

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