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Depresh Mode with John Moe

John Moe, Maximum Fun
Mental Health
Depression
Anxiety
Trauma
Bipolar Disorder
Music
Suicide
Therapy
Grief
Comedy
Suicide Prevention
ADHD
Addiction
Substance Use Disorder
Panic Attacks
Stand-Up Comedy
Psychedelics
Childhood Trauma
Burnout
Sad Music

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 ... more

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Mary H.K. Choi compares living with her brain to just not understanding the operating system on a computer. She didn’t know if this was a result of trauma and neglect in her childhood, the experience of being parentified as a child, grief after the d... more

Margaret Glaspy compares the experience she was having on Instagram to being lightly punched in the gut, over and over, for a very long time. Like it’s not like being hit hard, just a little tap of something negative with each update you read, each c... more

For most of the world, the advent of middle age does not make depression, loneliness, and memory issues more of a problem than earlier in life. In some countries, things actually get better. The only nation on earth where it all gets worse is right h... more

Angela Harger-Thompson had moved to Hollywood to make it big in showbiz but soon fell victim to a devastating assault. There to comfort her was her intermittent boyfriend. She really liked him and thought his offer of a four-week, 4000 mile sailing v... more

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Mary HK. Choi
Author and journalist based in New York
Author, Pool House; writer for Vice News Tonight, Wired, Allure
Episode: Oh, It’s Autism, Mary H.K. Choi Learned at 43. Okay, She Thought, That Explains a Lot.
Margaret Glaspy
Singer-songwriter on post-social media era and I Am Both
Musician, artist
Episode: Margaret Glaspy Ends Her Instagram Addiction and Sings From Her Original Thought
Frank Infurna
Professor of psychology at Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Episode: Depression, Loneliness, and Memory Problems Are Worse In Middle Age, But Only in America
Mike Doughty
Musician (Soul Coughing), depression survivor and interview guest
Solo artist / Soul Coughing
Episode: Depression, Loneliness, and Memory Problems Are Worse In Middle Age, But Only in America
Angela Harger-Thompson
Actor and documentary filmmaker, author of Worst Tits Ever
Self-directed project and memoir
Episode: Codependency and Covid on a Tiny Boat in the Middle of the Ocean, with Angela Harger-Thompson
Jo Dee Messina
Country musician, new album Bridges
Episode: Jo Dee Messina on Hard Times, Jesus, and Her First Album in 12 Years
Hanif Abdurraqib
Author, essayist, poet, cultural critic
Author of There's Always This Year on Basketball and Ascension
Episode: Best of Depresh Mode: Hanif Abdurraqib on Cultivating a Support System, Depression, Anxiety, and Basketball
Elizabeth Roberts
Professor of Anthropology at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Episode: We Should Praise Addiction, Not Condemn It, Says Anthropologist Elizabeth Roberts
Gemma Correll
Author and illustrator of Anxietyland
Independent author/artist
Episode: Cartoonist Gemma Correll Saw a Therapist with a Clown-Festooned Office. Once.

Host

John Moe
Host of the show; longtime mental health interviewer with a warm, curious style.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • We Love John Moe

    There have been some great guests and some okay guests. This last person John interviewed sounded so incredibly sheltered from reality that I could not relate to them. They seemed to think life is about meeting men that give you stuff, but sometimes you can't trust the men because they want things in return. But eventually one will marry you and support you while you self-publish vanity projects. Wow.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Eunuch Mastersons
    United States24 days ago
  • I love this podcast and the Facebook group! When the depression flares up I always have somewhere to turn to feel seen. John Moe is a great interviewer, and I feel like I've even picked up a few social skills just from listening!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    offred
    a month ago
  • Not quite therapy, but definitely therapeutic

    Listening to John’s shows hits just right when I’m fighting anxiety. I bounce between this one and Sleeping With Celebrities.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OthelloOcelot
    Canada3 months ago
  • Steady place to land

    Consistent, steady, stable podcast, dives DEEP into mental health, from those who experience illness directly. Honest, hard and slowly helping to heal me every time I listen! Best thing: John Moe’s curiosity out about difficult and seemingly unsolvable topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Razzdazz88888
    United States5 months ago
  • Helps to get me through!

    I am grateful for this show’s ongoing commitment to understanding and de stigmatizing mental health concerns. I especially appreciate that John has directly addressed the impact of recent atrocities. I was motivated to begin a monthly contribution.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MickiB47
    United States6 months ago

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Fans value authenticity and supportive community around mental health.
Steady, deep dives into mental health with honest questions and empathy.
The show is praised for real stories from guests and practical takeaways.
Listeners appreciate the host's curiosity and warm tone, which balances humor with tough topics.

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Oh, It’s Autism, Mary H.K. Choi Learned at 43. Okay, She Thought, That Explains a Lot.
Q: What led you to pursue an autism assessment after many years of wondering if you were on the spectrum?
Mary explains that the assessment was sparked by persistent patterns and a long journey through various therapies and life events, and the realization that labeling and understanding could help her care for herself and others better.
Depression, Loneliness, and Memory Problems Are Worse In Middle Age, But Only in America
Q: How does Mike Doughty describe the impact of performing on his mental health?
Doughty describes how reconnecting with audiences, making amends with fans, and finding fulfillment in live music contributed to his recovery, with performance acting as a therapeutic and life‑affirming experience.
Codependency and Covid on a Tiny Boat in the Middle of the Ocean, with Angela Harger-Thompson
Q: What role did creativity and storytelling play in your healing process?
Storytelling became a central therapeutic tool, culminating in a documentary and memoir that helped organize her experiences, provide catharsis, and offer guidance to others facing similar dynamics.
Codependency and Covid on a Tiny Boat in the Middle of the Ocean, with Angela Harger-Thompson
Q: How did the trauma of the initial rape influence the decisions you made later on the sailboat?
It created a strong dependence on the ex, which made leaving the relationship and the risky voyage much more complicated; healing and therapy gradually helped Angela recognize and break from those patterns.
Best of Depresh Mode: Hanif Abdurraqib on Cultivating a Support System, Depression, Anxiety, and Basketball
Q: What drew you to use basketball as a central metaphor in your life and work?
Basketball provided a flexible, concrete way to explore time, community, and belonging. It offered a language for the shared experiences of a neighborhood and the personal anxieties around aging and time, while also serving as a possible anchor in moments of uncertainty.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Depresh Mode

What is Depresh Mode about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Depresh Mode centers on candid conversations about mental health with high-profile guests from entertainment, music, and media. Episodes explore burnout, resilience, therapy, identity, and the personal toll of success, often mixing vulnerability with humor. The show frequently features experts and advocates, practical mental-health tools, and behind-the-scenes looks at storytelling and creative work. It's likely to appeal to listeners seeking honest, empathetic discussions about depression, anxiety, and coping strategies, plus inspiration from public figures who share relatable challenges. A standout aspect is the host's warm, grounded interview style that blends personal narrative with evidence-based insights and community-focused advocacy... more

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1. Mary HK. Choi
2. Margaret Glaspy
3. Frank Infurna
4. Mike Doughty
5. Angela Harger-Thompson
6. Jo Dee Messina
7. Hanif Abdurraqib
8. Elizabeth Roberts

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