"Loving Someone Traumatized By The Industry"

About this episode

The episode explores the mental health impact of trauma in the performing arts industry through personal insights from guests.

SEASON 3 Episode Thirteen. "Loving Someone Traumatized By The Industry" Synopsis: Sean's investigating the mental health ripple effect that occurs when an employee is traumatized by an employer. Actor Eddie Pendergraft (the actor from Wicked in Ep 10 "Another Wicked Story"), Eddie’s husband Tony and clinical psychologist Dr. Michelle Sherman are all on board to share their insights. Special thank you to Eddie Pendergraft, Tony Mansker, and Dr. Michelle Sherman. And Carole...

People in this episode

Host: Sean

Guests: Eddie Pendergraft, Tony Mansker, Dr. Michelle Sherman

Topics covered

• mental health
• trauma
• performing arts
• relationships
• psychology

Keywords

• mental health
• trauma
• performing arts
• relationships
• psychology
• Eddie Pendergraft
• Tony Mansker
• Dr. Michelle Sherman

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Wicked

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