Episode #04
You Have to Give It Away to Keep It
In this episode, Jennifer talks to Dr. Alisa Hurwitz in hopes of destigmatizing the conversation around mental health, specifically in relation to artists. They talk about an artist's identity, the therapeutic power of dogs, empathy, listening, and emotions as information. Dr. Alisa shares helpful tools and resources around finding a therapist and the questions to ask, specifically for those in the LGBTQIA+ community.
CW: This episode discusses mental health, capitalism, generational trauma, racism, transphobia, activism, therapy, and the meaning of carnival geek in relation to addiction and abuse
About Our Guest
Dr. Alisa Hurwitz is a clinical psychologist in group private practice in New Hampshire, specializing in the Autism spectrum, trauma and gender identity. She also works on the Transgender Clinic Team at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Dr. Hurwitz applies her professional knowledge to consult with theater companies, conduct post-show talkbacks and interview Broadway and off- Broadway actors. She has been a presenter at several BroadwayCons and has collaborated on productions with the Cultural Arts Playhouse, Cue Zero Theatre and The Hidden Ones. Her work can be found on the National Alliance on Mental Illness website, Shrink Tank and at www.drdrama.com and her Musicals & Mental Health series can be found on Instagram (@thedrdrama) with guests who have included Eva Noblezada, Jason Danieley, Hailey Kilgore, Lauren Patten, Ali Stroker, Rebecca Naomi Jones and Ethan Slater.
