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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 26 MIN

The Mental Health Tricks That Actually Work (From Someone Who's Tried Everything)

from The Next Big Idea Daily · host Next Big Idea Club

When anxiety is running the show and your brain won't quit, humor might be more than a coping mechanism—it might be a survival strategy. Jenny Lawson kicks things off with hard-won tips for staying alive, happy, and creative in spite of it all. Then Meredith Arthur offers practical relief for overthinkers whose minds just won't stop. Sponsored By: Notion — Try Custom Agents now at ⁠notion.com/daily

When anxiety is running the show and your brain won't quit, humor might be more than a coping mechanism—it might be a survival strategy. Jenny Lawson kicks things off with hard-won tips for staying alive, happy, and creative in spite of it all. Then Meredith Arthur offers practical relief for overthinkers whose minds just won't stop. Sponsored By: Notion — Try Custom Agents now at ⁠notion.com/daily

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When anxiety is running the show and your brain won't quit, humor might be more than a coping mechanism—it might be a survival strategy. Jenny Lawson kicks things off with hard-won tips for staying alive, happy, and creative in spite of it all. Then...

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