Julian Clary on easing anxiety: “I just forgot to have a panic attack!”

About this episode

<p>Can laughter ease anxiety? Comedian Julian Clary certainly thinks so. After living through some incredibly dark events and anxious times, he’s decided to choose to laugh and think positive thoughts.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this chat with Fearne, Julian talks about feeling naturally happier and more comfortable in his skin as he got older. Most things, he says, just aren’t as important as you think they are, and that’s a freeing realisation. Julian also explains why he’s embraced causing outrage and even offence.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Fearne and Julian share how they’ve each combatted poor sleep, and the sleeping aids, medications, and techniques that have worked for them. Plus, Julian’s not a massive fan of therapy, so he turns the tables on Fearne and quizzes her about her experience of it...</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>A Fistful of Clary, Julian’s western-themed stand-up tour, will be heading out round the UK from 30th April. Get your tickets now:&nbsp;<a href="http://julianclary.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">julianclary.co.uk</a></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/28dfd0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Olly Alexander</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/271446" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">David Tennant</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/28c18d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scott Mills</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>