Jake Shears: Managing Depression

Alec Mapa: Hot Mess with Matthew Dempsey Psychotherapist

In this don’t miss episode of Alec Mapa: Hot Mess with Matthew Dempsey Psychotherapist, Alec and Mathew have a deep, revealing and hilarious conversation with the lead singer of the iconic band Scissor Sisters and author of the book Boys Keep Swinging, Jake Shears. Alec and Matt start the show by talking about Alec’s despair, obsessing after a break-up and dating people who aren’t good for him. Jake joins the conversation and opens up about the depression and anxiety that came crashing in on him during the height of his fame and his journey to find a way to manage it. The three explore the topics of self-worth, attachment to people and things, and medication and therapy to treat mental illness. Jake talks for the first time about a recent break-up that left him reeling and Alec and Matt weigh in on co-dependency and how to heal after the loss of someone you love. Stay tuned for Jake’s fascinating story of being molested by a ghost in New Orleans!

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