Smoking, Steven Bartlett and getting off social media
Summary
Comedians Fern Brady and Alison Spittle discuss social media addiction, ADHD, and the psychological roots of comedy. They analyze the backlash against Stephen Bartlett’s wellness comments, defending his structured lifestyle while critiquing classist attitudes toward productivity. The episode also covers Irish storytelling traditions, parenting anxieties, and personal anecdotes about aging and health.
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Stephen Bartlett, storytelling, and birthday anxiety
Narcissism in comedy and the trauma of boarding schools
Boarding school alumni in power and social media criticism
Instagram addiction, trolling, and ADHD medication
ADHD diagnosis, school performance, and personal agency
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Humility in education and existential worries
Moving mishaps, Travel Lodge, and sleep struggles
Gypsy Rose Blanchard and parenting anxieties
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Stephen Bartlett's 'Winegate' and Brian Johnson's biohacking
Alcohol, wellness culture, and hustle mentality
Longevity, fear of death, and grandmother stories
Grandmother's writers group and Irish island memories
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