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Kelsey Durragh is a content creator, filmmaker, and writer with over 2M followers on social media and 50k+ copies sold of her bestselling book, Don't F*cking Panic. With experience as a development executive at BuzzFeed, and as the creator of her podcast and video series Confidently Insecure, Kelsey crafts authentic content that resonates with diverse audiences while breaking down stigmas.

As a documentary director and executive producer, she has written and directed award-winning pieces, including her upcoming documentary, Rehumanize, a powerful exploration of the impact of restorative justice.

In this episode, Kelsey shares her journey with raw vulnerability, showing how unveiling her mask has led to deeper connections, personal growth, and healing. She discusses:

• Using humor in childhood to mask pain and seek attention as a survival mechanism
• The breakthrough moment at BuzzFeed when sharing her mental health story publicly created unexpected connection
• Her complex relationship with medication and the challenging process of finding what works
• Navigating sobriety after building a personal brand partially around drinking culture
• The transformative power of talking openly about anxiety with friends who responded with acceptance
• Personal anxiety toolkits and grounding techniques tailored to each individual
• Inner child work and learning to speak to yourself with kindness
• Widening her "window of tolerance" through safe but challenging experiences

Kelsey’s story is about turning struggle into power, embracing vulnerability, and reclaiming your narrative.

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Producer / Host: Bettina Mahoney

Executive Producer: Ava Hoffman

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