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Depresh Mode with John Moe

John Moe, Maximum Fun
Mental Health
Depression
Grief
Sad Music
Stand-Up Comedy
Psychedelics
Sierra Katow
Comedy
Substance Use Disorder
The Moon Is In the Wrong Place
Love
Songwriting
Pop Music
Suicide
Music Healing
Joe Hayner
Shannon and the Clams
Psychedelic Treatments
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma

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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Joshua Roman
Long COVID patient and renowned cellist
Cellist, Seattle Symphony (former principal cellist)
Episode: Joshua Roman on Long Covid, Cello, Charging Hard, and Brick Walls
Ryan Dusik
founding drummer of That We Become Maroon 5, later a therapist
Maroon 5 (former band member)
Episode: Featuring Proxy with Yowei Shaw: Is it time to break up the band?
Annabelle Gurwitch
Author and actor
Author of The End of My Life Is Killing Me, The Unexpected Joys of a Cancer Slacker
Episode: Annabelle Gurwitch: Author, Actor, Unexpectedly Still Alive
Eric Zimmer
Podcaster, author, and coach; host of The One You Feed
The One You Feed
Episode: Taking Small Steps That Form Great Strides with Eric Zimmer
Ga Va
Writer and community leader from Minnesota's Hmong American population
Meet Minneapolis; Minnesota Star Tribune
Episode: Bonus Episode from In This Family: Ka Vang on War in Southeast Asia, ICE in Minnesota, and Mental Health Echoes
Emily Nagoski
Co-author of Burnout and Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle
University/author
Episode: Bubbles of Love: Your Burnout Treatment, with Emily Nagoski
Amelia Nagoski
Co-author of Burnout, twin sister of Emily Nagoski
Author
Episode: Bubbles of Love: Your Burnout Treatment, with Emily Nagoski
Dr. Elliott Zeisel
Licensed psychoanalyst, renowned group therapist, and educator
Center for Group Studies / American Group Psychotherapy Association
Episode: Group Therapy Royalty and First-Time Movie Star Elliot Zeisel From GROUP
Jonathan Edward Durham
Writer and novelist, author of Winterset Hollow
Independent author / publisher (Winterset Hollow)
Episode: Jonathan Edward Durham Was In Horrible Mental Shape But Didn’t Realize It

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John Moe
Host of the show, known for empathetic interviewing and blending humor with mental health discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • 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 States21 days 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 Statesa month ago
  • Wonderful

    Interviews are conducted with such grace and empathy, without compromising humor and humanity. Just a wonderful show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ding_dong_plant_head
    United States3 months ago
  • Everyone should listen

    This podcast is the best. As someone with mental illness this is something I look forward to each and every time and new episode comes out

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lele543
    United States3 months ago
  • Grateful to you, John.

    I’ve been a listener since Hilarious World of Depression. This show brings me some peace week after week, despite the terror of living in this world. I’m grateful for John’s work and hope anyone reading this gives the show a chance.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ejane1224
    United States3 months ago

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Guest variety is excellent and interview style is warm and insightful.
Shows consistently thoughtful, empathetic, and helpful for mental health.
Listeners feel less alone and gain practical takeaways for well-being.

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Annabelle Gurwitch: Author, Actor, Unexpectedly Still Alive
Q: How has the cancer diagnosis changed your outlook on life and creativity?
It shifted from a quest to conquer death to managing daily life with curiosity, embracing small moments of beauty, and using humor as a coping tool while being honest about fear and anxiety.
Bonus Episode from In This Family: Ka Vang on War in Southeast Asia, ICE in Minnesota, and Mental Health Echoes
Q: How has the ICE presence in Minnesota affected you and your family?
Ka describes ongoing trauma, panic attacks, and the fear of door-knocks and detention, illustrating how state actions reopen old wounds from the refugee experience and affect mental health and family dynamics.
Bonus Episode from In This Family: Ka Vang on War in Southeast Asia, ICE in Minnesota, and Mental Health Echoes
Q: Could you explain what passing means?
Passing is the ability for people of color to present as white, granting access to privileges in society that are otherwise denied, and it's something Ka discusses as a protective and painful reality for her son who looks more like Ka.
Jonathan Edward Durham Was In Horrible Mental Shape But Didn’t Realize It
Q: Have you had the experience, and this has been the case with a lot of writers that I've talked to, where through the process of writing about yourself, those things that happened to you, things, experiences you've had, you start to make connections?
Yes, writing helped him connect past experiences to present decisions, revealing a clearer personal and professional arc and informing future work.
Jonathan Edward Durham Was In Horrible Mental Shape But Didn’t Realize It
Q: Not long after I had this conversation with Ryan Martin, I had occasion to use the procedural technique that I'm talking about. See, we have this thing happening in Minnesota, my home, where the federal government has kind of gone to war with us.
He explains recognizing injustice online, managing anger as a response to injustice, and using deliberate inquiry to decide actions like advocacy or community engagement.

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Relatable conversations about mental health with a mix of comedians, authors, musicians, actors, and experts. Episodes cover depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, and broader well-being, often pairing personal storytelling with evidence-based insights from clinicians and researchers. A standout element is the host's empathetic, pragmatic approach that blends humor with hard-hitting topics, making tough subjects approachable for a broad audience. The show's strength lies in its guest variety and accessible discussions that aim to reduce stigma while offering practical takeaways for listeners and potential guests or sponsors alike.

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Recent guests on Depresh Mode include:

1. Joshua Roman
2. Ryan Dusik
3. Annabelle Gurwitch
4. Eric Zimmer
5. Ga Va
6. Emily Nagoski
7. Amelia Nagoski
8. Dr. Elliott Zeisel

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