832 Whitney Cummings on Loving Yourself, Addiction and Creative Success

Published: Aug. 5, 2019, 6:11 a.m.

b'WE HAVE TO BE HONEST WITH OURSELVES. We learn a lot of coping mechanisms when we\\u2019re younger. They help us get through tough times. But so many of us are still carrying around tactics that are no longer needed. They can make us defensive. They can prevent us from developing relationships. And they can hold us back from our goals. We need to \\u201cupdate our software.\\u201d Our situation has changed, but our brain has stayed the same. By working through your issues and not being afraid to change, we can learn healthier ways to move through the world. On today\\u2019s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about letting go of the things that no longer serve us with a world-famous comedian: Whitney Cummings. Whitney Cummings is a stand-up comedian, actress and producer. She created the CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls, the NBC sitcom Whitney, and the movie The Female Brain. She was also a producer and writer for the ABC revival of Roseanne. So get ready to learn all about codependency and reinventing yourself on Episode 832.\\nSome Questions I Ask:\\nWhen did you realize you were good at stand up? (6:30)\\nWhat are you most proud of? (29:00)\\nWho was more influential growing up- mom or dad? (51:00)\\nHow do you deal with the Hollywood ups and downs? (1:06:00)\\nIn This Episode You Will Learn:\\nWhy we should forgive our parents (20:00)\\nHow anxiety can help you (27:00)\\nHow to change the type of people you\\u2019re attracted to (36:00)\\nWhy your relationship needs to be \\u201cboring\\u201d (41:30)\\nThe difference between interdependence and codependency (48:00)\\nWhy financial freedom is important to Whitney (1:00:00)\\nAbout PC culture and stand up comedy (1:33:00)\\nIf you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes and more at: http://www.lewishowes.com/832 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes.'