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Taylor Tomlinson Is Ready To Joke About Her Bipolar II. Mostly.

2024/9/9
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Taylor Tomlinson, a stand-up comedian and late-night talk show host, discusses her bipolar II diagnosis and how it has impacted her life and career. She shares her journey of finding the right medication and therapy, and how she uses humor to normalize mental health challenges. Tomlinson also talks about the influence of her late mother on her career path and her decision to come out as queer.
  • Taylor Tomlinson hosts CBS's After Midnight.
  • She was diagnosed with bipolar II.
  • Her comedy often focuses on mental health, dating, and family.
  • She started stand-up at 16 and has multiple Netflix specials.
  • Tomlinson's mother passed away when she was eight.

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The After Midnight host was initially unsure about sharing her bipolar II diagnosis on-stage. But, she tells co-host Tonya Mosley, "I got such amazing feedback from people who had been struggling with their mental health." Her new Netflix comedy special is Have It All. Also, David Bianculli reviews the new season of Only Murders in the Building.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)