Dana Goldberg on Love, Queer Identity & Using Comedy to Heal

What happens when humor becomes a tool for change?For this week’s guest, Dana Goldberg, comedy isn’t just about getting laughs, it’s about telling the truth, building connection, and making a real impact.In this episode of Love, Take Two, Dana reflects on the experiences that shaped her voice. From finding her footing in stand-up to becoming a comedian known for saying the things everyone’s thinking (but might be too afraid to say out loud). She shares how navigating identity, relationships, and the world around her influenced both her comedy and her perspective on love.Over the years, Dana has built a career that spans television appearances on major networks, performing on stages alongside cultural icons, and co-hosting the hit podcast The Daily Beans. But beyond the spotlight, she’s also used her platform to help raise over $70 million for causes including LGBTQ+ rights, women’s health, and HIV/AIDS awareness — proving that comedy can do more than entertain.Dana opens up about the role love and community have played in her journey, the lessons she’s learned from using her voice for something bigger than herself, and how humor can help us process even the heaviest moments. Key TakeawaysHow Dana blends comedy with activism to create real impactThe role of humor in navigating identity and relationshipsHow she turned her lost love into motivation to pursue comedyHer start into comedy as a high schoolerWhy laughter can be a powerful tool for connection and changeIf this episode resonates, share it with someone who needs a reminder that even the hardest chapters can become the beginning of something new — and come hang out with us on social!Connect with Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Love, Take Two Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Love, Take Two Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Love, Take Two Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jaimie Kelton Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jose Rolon Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana GoldbergCredits:Edited by: Jerson BarajasRecorded by: MCM CreativeProduced by: Jose Rolon, Jaimie Kelton, and Dianni Hall