Xanyland: Comedians on the Couch

In this revealing episode of Xanyland, Alicia Racine Fink sits down with comedian Julia Jasunas to unravel the complexities of narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). They explore the crucial distinctions between narcissistic traits and NPD, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the severity of true clinical diagnoses. Alicia introduces the concept of the echoist, the empathic counterpart to the narcissist, and ...

Find out why Alicia doesn't think Drew needs therapy!

In this heartwarming episode of Xanyland, Alicia Racine Fink sits down with the incredibly relatable comedian Drew Dunn, and talks about mental health, comedy, trauma, and holding joy and grief at the same time. From winning local comedy competitions to opening for big names like Dane Cook, Drew shares his journey into comedy and the importance of staying true to the craft of...

If you’re struggling with your partner, come normalize the ride with comedian couple Courtney Maginnis and Casey Salengo.

In this episode of Xanyland, I (Alicia Racine Fink—therapist, host and proud wearer of the Beyoncé concert tee Courtney immediately clocked) sit down with two of the funniest, most lovable comedians you’ll ever hear process their relationship on mic.

They’re in couples therapy again—but this time it’s just a tune-...

This episode delves into the intersection of mental health and social media.

Cool guy comedian Andrew Orolfo shares his personal experiences with the pressures of maintaining an online presence, especially as someone who pursued comedy for the love of it. He came into this work to write jokes and perform them, not to edit reels and monitor engagement.

Hosted by therapist Alicia Racine Fink, the conversation gets into how overwhelmin...

This episode is about bipolar disorder, identity, and building a life that works on your terms.

Comedian, boxer, writer, dancer, and illustrator Gracie Canaan doesn’t just live with bipolar disorder—she has turned it into an art form. In this raw and uplifting episode, Gracie shares her decade-long mental health quest (not to be confused with journey), from hospitalization to healing, and how she learned to invite all her parts—mani...

In this episode of Xanyland, comic Tommy Brennan brings the laughs and the feels as he opens up about therapy, bombing, and building a name in comedy without losing his mind—or his stylistic integrity.

Hosted by therapist Alicia Racine Fink, this episode explores everything from the raw chaos of bombing a set to the existential dread of “How do I look on stage?” Tommy and Alicia go deep on what it means to find your voice when you&#...

Ryan Muldoon—aka RyDoon, Vine OG and stand-up comic—was once the guy who could make millions laugh in six seconds. In this episode of Xanyland, hosted by therapist Alicia Racine Fink, Ryan gets honest about what it really took to survive himself: getting sober, digging deep into AA and Al-Anon, screaming along to Nine Inch Nails, and surrendering to the power of hypnotherapy.

Now a practicing therapist who’s funnier than ever (and y...

Comedian, actor, and all-around brilliant mind Baron Vaughn joins us to talk about something deeply personal—his journey of self-discovery after his son’s autism diagnosis. In this episode of Xanyland, hosted by therapist Alicia Racine Fink, Baron generously shares what it’s like to question your own neurodivergence as an adult, the compassion he’s learning along the way, and what “being a person” even means when you start seeing y...

If your meds are working, maybe don’t ghost them.

In this episode of Xanyland, stand-up comedian Jessica Michelle Singleton shares the story of her mom quitting her meds cold turkey (it was a ride). We also talk about her journey with ADHD meds, while host and therapist Alicia Racine Fink’s husband, Mike, spills on his medication adventures—including multiple rounds in an oxygen chamber.

Holistic approaches, meds, supplements, exerci...

For the very first episode of Xanyland, I’m joined by comedian, actress, and singer Jordana Lilly—who I met doing improv at Groundlings (so you already know this will be fun). We dive into the surprisingly tricky world of finding a therapist: where to look, how to figure out what you actually need, and how to get the most out of it once you're there. We’ve packed in some buzzy, useful mental health terms, kept it educational, a...