Animated Minds

Animated Minds

Author: Dan Showalter August 22, 2024 Duration: 4:37

A funny podcast where we dive deep into the animated world, break down the fourth wall like it’s made of paper, and explore how your favorite cartoons deal with some serious mental health stuff—because yes, even our animated pals need to cope too!


Dan Showalter hosts A Mental Health Comedy Podcast, a space where the serious work of understanding our minds meets the unexpected relief of laughter. This isn't about skimming the surface of wellness topics; it's a deep, yet surprisingly light, dive into the real strategies and perspectives that help us navigate daily life. Each episode feels like a candid conversation with a friend who gets it, blending personal stories with a witty, compassionate take on the challenges we all face. You'll hear honest discussions about anxiety, stress, and everything in between, but framed through a lens of humor that makes the tough stuff feel more approachable and less isolating. The whole point of this podcast is to offer a genuine sense of connection and a few solid laughs, proving that dealing with mental health doesn't always have to be a solemn affair. Tune in for a unique blend of levity and insight, where the goal is to leave you feeling a bit lighter and more equipped than before you pressed play.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

A Mental Health Comedy Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Island of Misfit Minds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:44
A funny episode about mental illness and social anxiety that is handled our usual way
Music in your life plays like a soundtrack [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:17
An episode to we’re diving headfirst into that little concert in your head, where every emotion, every twist, and every turn in your day is accompanied by its own personal p
How to deal with Social Anxiety [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:39
A funny episode about social anxiety and we’re diving into the wonderful world of social anxiety—because nothing says fun like crippling fear in a crow
Growing Up with Mental Illness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:28
A podcast episode that we’re diving into the not-so-glamorous, but definitely hilarious, story of my mental health growing up.
Lost Cause? The Disappointments of a Broken Mind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:09
A personal podcast about a talk about something that’s been gnawing at me for a long time—how I feel like a disappointment. Not just to myself, but to everyone around me
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall—Why Do We See Ourselves at All? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:25
A podcast episode about how we’re diving into a topic that’s as perplexing as trying to fold a fitted sheet: Why do we see ourselves as being disabled and suffering from mental health problems
We are all in this together [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:30
A podcast episode about how we are all in this together and laughing together
Not the Same old Daniel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:04
An episode about how the voice of Daniel is different and how we are dedicated to making mental health better with humor