Russell Howard: How To Laugh Through Fear, Anxiety & Imposter Syndrome | E109

This weeks episode 'How To Laugh Through Fear, Anxiety & Imposter Syndrome ' topics: 0:00 Intro 03:22 Your family 07:10 Why you ultimately became a comedian 14:21 Dealing with the high of comedy shows compared to normal life 19:30 Getting into stand up 26:52 What are the key things that got you here? 29:47 How does the laugh impact you 32:10 Looking for the 'bit' in everything 35:52 How do negative reviews impact you? 42:10 Impostor syndrome 44:48 Mental health implications and using fear as a motivator 55:03 Therapy 01:03:07 Your pre show rituals 01:06:00 The lowest moment of your life 01:16:48 What would happen if you could never write a joke again? 01:28:40 Are you happy? 01:35:07 Your Netflix special 01:43:09 The last guests question Russell: https://twitter.com/russellhoward https://www.instagram.com/russellhoward/ @Russell Howard Listen on: Apple podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-diary-of-a-ceo-by-steven-bartlett/id1291423644 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7iQXmUT7XGuZSzAMjoNWlX FOLLOW ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveBartlettSC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-bartlett-56986834/ Sponsors: Huel - https://uk.huel.com/ Myenergi - https://bit.ly/3oeWGnl

Russell HowardguestSteven Bartletthost

Dec 6, 20211h 44mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: December 6, 2021
Duration: 1h 44m
Channel: The Diary of a CEO
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

This weeks episode 'How To Laugh Through Fear, Anxiety & Imposter Syndrome ' topics: 0:00 Intro 03:22 Your family 07:10 Why you ultimately became a comedian 14:21 Dealing with the high of comedy shows compared to normal life 19:30 Getting into stand up 26:52 What are the key things that got you here? 29:47 How does the laugh impact you 32:10 Looking for the 'bit' in everything 35:52 How do negative reviews impact you? 42:10 Impostor syndrome 44:48 Mental health implications and using fear as a motivator 55:03 Therapy 01:03:07 Your pre show rituals 01:06:00 The lowest moment of your life 01:16:48 What would happen if you could never write a joke again? 01:28:40 Are you happy? 01:35:07 Your Netflix special 01:43:09 The last guests question Russell: https://twitter.com/russellhoward https://www.instagram.com/russellhoward/ @Russell Howard Listen on: Apple podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-diary-of-a-ceo-by-steven-bartlett/id1291423644 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7iQXmUT7XGuZSzAMjoNWlX FOLLOW ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveBartlettSC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-bartlett-56986834/ Sponsors: Huel - https://uk.huel.com/ Myenergi - https://bit.ly/3oeWGnl

SPEAKERS

Russell Howard
guest
Steven Bartlett
host

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Diary of a CEO, featuring Russell Howard and Steven Bartlett, Russell Howard: How To Laugh Through Fear, Anxiety & Imposter Syndrome | E109 explores russell Howard On Fear, Laughter, Grief And The High Of Comedy Russell Howard reveals the psychological engine behind his comedy: fear, imposter syndrome, and a near-addictive need to make people laugh, balanced against a genuine love of the craft. He explains how laughter functions as a 'lubricant' that makes the pain of life bearable, both for him and for his audiences. The conversation explores his family roots, workaholism, mental health, the brutal comedown after arenas, and why he avoids social media to protect his sanity. He also shares deeply personal stories about grief, especially the deaths of his grandparents, and how therapy, reframing fear, and consciously designing joy help him sustain a high-pressure career.

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