Taylor Tomlinson, viral Netflix special comedian, opens up about heartbreak, rejection, death, and mental health. They reflect on sudden loss, middle school trauma, and their struggles with social anxiety. They also discuss incorporating jokes about their deceased parents into their routines and navigating Christianity while being a comedian.
Taylor Tomlinson transitioned from performing at churches to mainstream comedy, embracing a more authentic and edgier style.
Taylor Tomlinson struggled with anxiety and social awkwardness during her school years, feeling shy and socially isolated.
Taylor Tomlinson reflects on losing her mother at a young age, processing grief, and how it shaped her comedic voice.
Deep dives
Transitioning from church gigs to mainstream comedy
The guest discusses how she transitioned from performing at churches to pursuing mainstream comedy. She recalls getting fired from a church gig due to a tweet and how it ultimately led her to embrace a more authentic and edgier comedic style.
Navigating anxiety and social awkwardness
The guest opens up about her experiences with anxiety and social awkwardness, particularly during her school years. She recalls feeling shy and uncomfortable in social situations, often struggling to make friends and feeling socially isolated.
Dealing with personal loss and finding hope
The guest shares her experiences of personal loss, specifically losing her mother at a young age. She reflects on the challenges she faced in processing grief and how it shaped her comedic voice. Despite the difficulties, she expresses gratitude for her present successes and the hope she had as a young girl for her future.
Bipolar Diagnosis
The podcast episode explores the speaker's journey with bipolar disorder. They discuss the initial diagnosis, the impact it had on their life, and the importance of being open about mental health. The speaker shares their experiences with hypomania and depressive episodes, the challenges of being in the entertainment industry, and the positive effects of medication and therapy. They also highlight the importance of having support from friends and fellow comedians who understand and empathize with mental health issues.
Middle School Embarrassment
In this part of the podcast, the speaker shares an embarrassing memory from their middle school years. They talk about a time when they accidentally sprayed mustard on strangers while trying to be funny, which led to them being teased by their friends. The speaker also relates to a similar embarrassing incident shared by the host, creating a moment of connection and understanding.
You may know her from her viral Netflix specials, "Quarter Life Crisis" and "Look at You", but this week's guest, the bright, witty, and ludicrously funny Taylor Tomlinson, feels duped! She thought she was coming on for a breezy conversation on first periods and childhood crushes, and instead found herself deep in a conversation on heartbreak, rejection, death, and mental health. The hosts hold nothing back, too, this week as they reflect on sudden loss and middle school trauma. This is a special episode of Podcrushed you won't wanna miss.