1353. How to Laugh Through the Hard Stuff: Comedian Andy Richter on Rejection, Mental Health + Healing

Hey, Heal Squad! We’re throwing it back to one of our favorite conversations with comedian, writer, actor, and now Dancing with the Stars podcast host Andy Richter!You probably know Andy as Conan O’Brien’s longtime hilarious sidekick, but in this conversation, we get to see a much more vulnerable side of him. Andy opens up about his mental health journey, navigating rejection and uncertainty in Hollywood, and how comedy can become a way to process the hard stuff, find perspective, and keep moving forward. He also shares what decades in entertainment have taught him about staying positive when your career doesn’t go according to plan, the advice he’d give anyone trying to break into the business, and the one quality he believes is at the heart of truly great comedy.It’s funny, honest, unexpectedly healing, and filled with advice that goes way beyond Hollywood. Whether you’re chasing a dream, navigating a tough season, or just need the reminder that sometimes laughter really can help us through, this one is worth revisiting. Enjoy!

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