This chapter reflects on the complexities of past relationships marked by substance abuse and emotional turmoil. The speakers share personal experiences of recognizing red flags, asserting boundaries, and the struggle between compassion and self-preservation. Through candid dialogue, they explore the intricate balance between intimacy and the dramatic challenges that can arise, emphasizing the need for self-care and awareness in emotional connections.
When Marc saw Beth Stelling’s Netflix special, he knew there was something he found familiar. It turns out they both have a similar process of making comedy out of trauma. Beth talks with Marc about the childhood event that informed most of the way she addresses difficult subjects in her act and how speaking up about an abusive relationship led to a backlash that left her reeling. They also talk about life in Ohio and what it was like to film a comedy special in her hometown.
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