Q&A: The Tricks You Play on Your Brain
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On this episode of Off the Cuff with Danny LoPriore, I’m sitting down and answering some of your questions. Listen in as I openly respond to a lot of topics including mental health, how I play tricks on my mind, finding the right therapist, building self-confidence, and much more. “Doing stand-up, I actually feel safe when I’m doing it because I feel like I’m in this weird, protective energy bubble and I don’t have time to be panicky or anxious when I’m onstage.” – (3:45) Danny We’ll also dive into handling panic disorders, sorrow, and anxiety among other things. There’s something for everyone on this episode, so pull up a chair, tune in, and whatever it is, let’s talk about it! “After I got married, I started to realize that wow, I need to start exercising more, I need to watch my diet, I need to be more productive with my professional life, my communication, and helping out around the house.” – (5:50) Danny  “If you’re out there and you’re struggling to find a therapist don’t give up. I swear there’s someone out there for you.” (8:13) Danny   In This Episode  (1:23) – The “stupidest” thing Danny has ever cried about.  (2:54) – The panic attack at Trader Joe’s. (3:29) – Asking for help or directions is a challenge. (3:47) – The safe place that is standup comedy and the hard part that comes later. (5:14) – Marriage and self-help, it’s not all about you. (6:00) – The changes Danny made upon getting married.  (7:08) – Finding the right therapist, be willing to do the hard work. (8:51) – How Danny handles panic disorder. (10:38) – Overcoming sadness and anxiety. (11:30) – Going to war with your own brain.  (13:00) – Danny shares his struggles with being confident.  (13:44) – Self-talk leads to self-confidence but speak in a positive manner.  (15:04) – The power of positive self-affirmations.  (16:05) – Hard conversations about someone else’s mental health.  (18:23) – How you approach a person makes all the difference.    Resources & Links Off The Cuff https://www.offthecuff.fm/  https://www.youtube.com/c/OffTheCuffwithDannyLoPriore  https://www.instagram.com/1and1otc/  https://www.instagram.com/dannylopriore/  https://www.tiktok.com/@1and1otc
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