Depresh Mode with John Moe

Todd Glass on Controlling One’s Environment

Apr 8, 2024

Experienced comedian Todd Glass talks about controlling his environment in comedy clubs and at home, his journey of coming out at 46, finding serenity through design, and navigating uncertainty and setbacks in comedy. He shares insights on aging in comedy, mental health, and self-discovery, reflecting on the importance of growth and evolution.

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Behavioral labels are nuanced, moving beyond strict disorders like OCD or GAD.

Todd Glass navigates dyslexia struggles while pursuing a career in comedy.

Glass shares strategies for managing OCD and creating an orderly environment for performances.

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Importance of Mental Health Labels

The podcast delved into the significance of lower-case and upper-case letters in labeling mental health conditions, questioning when behavior transitions from a mix of traits to defined disorders like OCD or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), emphasizing the complexity that goes beyond diagnostic acronyms.

Introduction

4min

Navigating Dyslexia and Comedy Clubs

15min

Navigating Comedy Show Environments and Overcoming Setbacks

4min

Finding Serenity Through Environment

5min

Coming Out and Finding Acceptance

18min

Navigating Uncertainty and Pursuing Goals

2min

Exploring Comedy Techniques and Perspectives on Aging in Comedy

2min

Information on Todd Glass, TMS Therapy, Support Resources, and Show Promotion

3min

Todd Glass has been in the comedy game for a long time, dating back to the eighties, so he’s had time to figure out how he wants his life and his work to go. Todd makes sure the right music is playing in the club as people come in, sees to it that no TVs are on in the bar, and generally tries to make his world tidy. Does this make him obsessive? Compulsive? Disordered? Well, Todd doesn’t really go for the OCD label because he thinks it’s more complicated and nuanced than that and because he’s a lot less fussy than he used to be. In this interview, Todd Glass talks about that as well as coming out of the closet at age 46.

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Depresh Mode with John Moe

Todd Glass on Controlling One’s Environment

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Importance of Mental Health Labels

Personal Journey with Dyslexia

Navigating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Coping Strategies and Boundaries

Coming Out Journey and Stand-Up Show Plans

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts