Ep 31 Frank King: A Mental Health Comedian Chooses Humor to Get Through Difficult Times

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We have had some heavy subjects to deal with- in our lives, in the world, and on this show. I decided it was time to lighten things up so I am bringing a comedian onto the show. How ironic that I found a mental health comedian, Frank King, and he lives in Springfield, Oregon, home of my Oregon Ducks!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Frank King is a Suicide Prevention and Postvention Public Speaker and Trainer, was a writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years, is a Corporate Comedian, syndicated humor columnist, and podcast personality, who was featured on CNN's Business Unusual.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Depression and suicide run his family. He's thought about killing himself more times than he can count. He's fought a lifetime battle with depression, and thoughts of ending his life, turning that long dark journey of the soul into a TED Talk, "A Matter of Laugh or Death."</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">During what many of us consider dark times, Frank's perspective can help- and he will definitely make you laugh.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Generally, the comedy, the funny, is in the frustration with whatever the situation happens to be.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“The bottom line is you’re controlling the things you can control, and then letting the rest go.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I want to make talking about depression and thoughts of suicide as easy as talking about sports or the weather.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, you will hear:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- Frank’s personal battle with depression and how he got into comedy</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- How he is using his platform and comedy for suicide prevention</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- The way he is finding humor and taking care of himself during this difficult time</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Coachi