Blocks w/ Neal Brennan Margaret Cho
May 23, 2024
Neal Brennan interviews Margaret Cho, a stand-up comedian and actress, about feeling lonely and isolated, relationships, self-esteem, sobriety, depression, fear of intimacy, and imposter syndrome. They also discuss germaphobia, therapy, polyamorous relationships, and unconventional sexual exploration.
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Finding A Voice As An Early Asian Comic
- Margaret Cho started comedy in the 1980s when there were virtually no Asian comedians and debated whether to center identity in her material.
- She experimented with observational and character-driven styles before settling into material that connected outsiders to one another.
Polyamory Worked Until It Didn't
- Margaret describes a long polyamorous marriage that worked practically for a while but ultimately failed due to jealousy.
- She recounts a functioning polycule she loved that included his partners and a younger woman she remained fond of.
Use Therapy To Build Boundaries
- Try therapy to connect with a nonjudgmental person and build boundary skills that improve life.
- BetterHelp and long‑term therapy helped Neal Brennan, and Cho endorses therapy for emotional support.