Surviving an Apocalypse: Author Patrick Healy on Writing, Mental Health & Storytelling

Patrick Healy, author of Please Let Me Save You, discusses his journey of writing the book, the themes of vulnerability and mental health that emerged during the process, and the unique structure of the story set against a nuclear apocalypse. Patrick shares insights into his research methods, the importance of shared reality in storytelling, and his personal experiences that shaped his writing. The conversation highlights the therapeutic aspects of writing and the challenges of creating a compelling narrative. Patrick Joseph Healy is the author of Please, Let Me Save You, and the acclaimed short story “Space Princess“, published by Platform Comics. In the last fifteen years, he has written for comics, television commercials, and digital marketing. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from San Diego State University, and studied writing and cinema at Santa Monica College.  Patrick was drawn to psychology because of his own neurodiversity, and his intense interest in how the human mind works. He studied cinema in pursuit of his love for storytelling, an investment that informs his narratives and descriptions.  Patrick was born and raised in San Diego, California, where he now lives with his wife, daughter, and their three cats. https://linktr.ee/patrickjosephhealy https://patrickjosephhealy.com TikTok: @patrickjosephhealy Instagram: @patrickjosephhealy Patreon: @patrickjosephhealy Bluesky: @patrickjosephhealy.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices