Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky Mark Duplass
Sep 16, 2025
Mark Duplass, an actor, filmmaker, and mental health advocate, shares his journey with anxiety and depression. He discusses the importance of open communication about mental health and how embracing vulnerability fosters resilience. Mark reflects on navigating fame, creativity, and the complexities of online connections, emphasizing authenticity over social media perfection. He also highlights the significance of personal growth through challenges and how these experiences shape both his artistry and fatherhood, resonating with listeners seeking genuine dialogue.
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Catch The Buzz Early
- Mark Duplass catches mental-health dips early by doing a quick body scan and centering himself.
- He reminds himself to 'Relax. Enjoy.' as a simple daily compass to reduce escalation.
Naming The 'Woog'
- Duplass invented the word 'woog' to name his combined depression-anxiety experience and reduce its power.
- He traced the woog back to childhood emptiness, school avoidance, and first panic attacks in late teens.
Breakdown At The Mountaintop
- At 27–28 Duplass hit a major breakdown after reaching career success and realized willpower had masked deep exhaustion.
- He describes collapsing into crash mode when adrenaline faded and the pressure to provide intensified his shame.
