Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
#341 80's Childhood Shitshow! - Dana Eagle
#341 80's Childhood Shitshow! - Dana Eagle
#341 80's Childhood Shitshow! - Dana Eagle
Friday 28th July 2017
Comedian Dana Eagle talks about her challenging 80s childhood on 'Mental Illness Happy Hour'. Topics include shame, family struggles, and finding comedy.
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Get the buttons here!Dana Eagle's Rollercoaster Childhood: From Gay Hate Mail to Comedy
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Picture this: you're a kid in the 80s, already feeling out of place, and then you find a letter from your parents that confirms your worst fears. That's just a slice of comedian Dana Eagle's childhood. In this episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', Dana sits down with host Paul Gilmartin to share her raw and often heartbreaking experiences growing up.
From receiving gay hate mail from her own family to dealing with a father struggling with alcoholism and a mother who was too busy climbing the corporate ladder, Dana's story is anything but ordinary. Dana doesn't just stop at the pain; she dives into how these experiences shaped her comedy and her life. She and Paul discuss everything from art and comedy to the heavy stuff like shame, money struggles, and abandonment.
Ever wondered how Bipolar 2 stacks up against something like cancer? Dana's got thoughts on that too. What makes this episode stand out is Dana's candidness. She doesn't sugarcoat her past, and that makes her story all the more compelling. Whether she's talking about puberty or homophobia, moving around a lot, or even apes (yes, apes!), Dana's blend of humor and honesty offers a unique perspective on mental health.
So if you're looking for a conversation that's as enlightening as it is entertaining, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear Dana Eagle's journey from a lonely kid in the 80s to a successful comedian and author.