Some comedians like Norm MacDonald are so passionate about their craft that they don't care about how their jokes are received. Their main objective is to be funny, even if it means digging their heels in on an insane bit.
The speaker discusses dissociation and how it can affect one's functioning while seemingly appearing normal to others, as well as how humor can sometimes be a coping mechanism during difficult times. They also share their experience with having their personal journal read in a legal situation.
The host and guest discuss the comedian's unique way of thinking and comedic wiring, which the guest's therapist has never seen before. They also touch on the guest's discomfort with real and traumatic issues and his upbringing.
The speaker advises students to prioritize their own well-being before writing about heavy topics like sexual assault. She shares a personal experience when she made a glib, awkward statement about her trauma to someone she hardly knew.
In this podcast episode, psychiatrist and author Stanislav Grof shares his pioneering research on the use of psychedelics for deep psychological healing and explains how they can help individuals process trauma and access their inner healing intelligence.