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December 19, 2022 42 mins

Feelings are great for when you're behind the microphone. But when it comes down to being behind the mic, how much do you reveal? That can get a little tricky when you haven't worked through what's really holding you back.

My guest today coined the term Hilarapy, the creation of comedy as therapy. Lizzie Allan is a self-designed comedy therapist and professional comedian. Whilst embracing her own healing journey from madness and addiction, she discovered that comedy and vulnerability had the power to change the world.  

We also reveal what it’s like to:

  • Take ownership of your story
  • Show discernment in vulnerability 
  • Get comfortable with failure

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