(122) How Sobriety and Therapy Turned a Panic Attack Enthusiast Into an Advocate

(122) How Sobriety and Therapy Turned a Panic Attack Enthusiast Into an Advocate

From Hot Mess Espresso by Heather Herington

April 15, 2026 · 1h 11m

About this episode

Franky Corcoran shares his inspiring journey from anxiety and sobriety to becoming a mental health advocate.

Most people think podcasts are all about Hollywood gossip or the latest TikTok trends. Franky Corcoran proves it’s also about mental health, sobriety, and busting imposter syndrome wide open, all while joking about dogs eating cat poop. Yup, this episode isn’t your typical HME story; it’s a candid, hilarious deep dive into navigating life’s toughest moments with authenticity and humor. Franky’s journey from battling crushing anxiety and pandemic breakdowns to becoming a fearless mental health advocate is nothing short of inspiring. He shares how he quit drinking, how therapy saved him, and why talking about grief should be an everyday habit, not just an annual fundraiser. Plus, he spills his secrets on how the power of storytelling and a good podcast can literally save lives, and how meeting big names like Patrick Fabian from Better Call Saul made him question, “Why me?” The answer: because your story matters more than you think. Catch Franky on his podcast: The Corcoran Entertainment Show everywhere you get your podcasts.

People in this episode

Host: Heather Herington

Guest: Franky Corcoran

Topics covered

  • mental health
  • sobriety
  • therapy
  • anxiety
  • storytelling
  • advocacy

Keywords

  • sobriety
  • therapy
  • mental health
  • anxiety
  • storytelling
  • imposter syndrome
  • grief

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Corcoran Entertainment Show

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