Best Eileenkelly Podcasts (2025)

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Rekindling Old Flames (Solo) 43:57

10M ago43:57

43:57

On today's solo episode, Eileen shares her journey of rekindling a relationship with her ex-boyfriend while navigating the challenges of a personality disorder. She offers insights into reconciliation with an ex and how they've successfully made it work. Additionally, she discusses her upcoming business launch and relocation to LA, reflecting on th…

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The Youth Mental Health Crisis & Biomarkers with Psychiatrist Dr. Francis Lee 1:06:29

11M ago1:06:29

1:06:29

Dr. Francis Lee, M.D., PhD. is an accomplished neuroscientist and the Psychiatrist-in-Chief at New York Presbyterian Hospital, overseeing one of the largest academic psychiatric programs in the US. In addition to his academic responsibilities, he maintains an active faculty practice treating a range of conditions. He discusses the current mental he…

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Disordered Eating by Design with Author Emmeline Clein 1:10:33

11M ago1:10:33

1:10:33

Emmeline Clein is the author of the debut book - Dead Weight: Essays on Hunger and Harm. She received her MFA from Columbia and her writing has been published in The Paris Review, The Yale Review, and The New York Times Magazine. She discusses her own eating disorder, why one of the most common mental illnesses is also the most treatment resistant,…

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Mental Health Check-In: Acceptance & Reclaiming Your Agency (Solo) 50:12

1y ago50:12

50:12

In this solo episode, Eileen gives an update on her mental health and discusses how she incorporated DBT skills in practical applications during some recent professional milestones and personal challenges. She also shares some exciting life updates, including her LA house and upcoming projects. We round out the episode with a listener Q&A on relati…

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Why Do People Commit Suicide and How To Prevent It with Dr. Igor Galynker 53:52

1y ago53:52

53:52

This week, we're sharing a classic episode with Dr. Igor Galynker. Whether this is your first listen or you're revisiting the episode, this conversation was so important to destigmatizing many assumptions around suicidal ideation and feels more topical than ever. Dr. Igor Galynker, MD, PhD, is the Director of the Suicide Research and Prevention Lab…

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Holly Madison: From Alaska to Playboy & Disney Adulting 1:04:04

1y ago1:04:04

1:04:04

Holly Madison is an American television personality and a former girlfriend of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner. She starred on the hit E! reality show The Girls Next Door for five seasons, which showcased life at the Playboy mansion as one of Hef’s three girlfriends. She is also a New York Times Best-Selling author and hosts the podcast Girls Next Leve…

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Annie Hamilton: Coming to Terms with Being the Unhinged Girl Online 1:08:00

1y ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Annie Hamilton is a former aspiring actress, writer, performer, and niche internet celebrity in New York City. She discusses her online persona, the real life effects of being the “crazy girl” online, and how she differentiates between what’s real and fake, her recent breakup, multiple diagnoses, writing a TV show and movie, and why she'll never do…

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Debunking Personality Disorders with Dr. Brandon Unruh 1:11:33

1y ago1:11:33

1:11:33

This week, we're sharing a classic episode with Dr. Brandon Unruh. Whether this is your first listen or you're revisiting the episode, this conversation was so important to destigmatizing many assumptions around personality disorders and feels more topical than ever. Brandon Unruh, MD, is the medical director of the Gunderson Residence, an intensiv…

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Author Melissa Broder on Grief, Finding Humor in Tragedy, and Internal Peace 1:20:55

1y ago1:20:55

1:20:55

Melissa Broder is an American author, essayist and poet. Her work includes the novels The Pisces, Milk Fed, and Death Valley, the poetry collection Last Sext, and the essay collection So Sad Today, which was based on her anonymous Twitter account of the same name. She discusses her career trajectory, rescheduling this podcast due to her mental heal…

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NYC Rock Princess with Pretty Sick Vocalist Sabrina Fuentes 1:01:12

1y ago1:01:12

1:01:12

Sabrina Fuentes is the leader singer and bassist of the American indie rock band Pretty Sick. With over 300k monthly listeners, the band has been compared to a modern day Hole and the Pixies. Pretty Sick was created in 2014 in New York City when Sabrina was only 13 years old. They are signed to the record label Dirty Hit and are currently based out…

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Pimple Patches & Morning After Pills with Starface Founder Julie Schott 1:04:53

1y ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Julie Schott is a former beauty editor turned entrepreneur, and the co-founder of Starface, FutureWise, Julie, and Blip. In 2019, she launched Starface, redefining pimple patches as a fashion statement. Her new ventures, Julie and Blip, address taboo markets, focusing on emergency contraceptives and smoking cessation. All her brands share a fun, yo…

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Boyfriends, Break Ups, And Exes, Oh My 1:04:57

1y ago1:04:57

1:04:57

In her first episode back, Eileen reveals her current relationship status, how she navigates on and off relationships, and manages her mental health when her exes move on. She discusses Instagram stalking, getting back with exes, the reason for her podcast break, and the real motive behind her move to LA. This episode is a sneak peek of what's to c…

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Eileen Is Alive: Summer Life Update (Solo) 1:04:31

2y ago1:04:31

1:04:31

Eileen discusses her recent podcast hiatus, updates on her love life, a project in LA that is overwhelming her, summer plans, and how she maintains her mental health when stressed out. Episode ends with a guided meditation. She is also bringing her Patreon back for exclusive content: patreon.com/goingmental Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram F…

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Surviving Female Genital Mutilation with Shamsa Araweelo 1:00:51

2y ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Trigger warning: Severe physical and emotional trauma. Shamsa Araweelo grew up in Somalia, where when she was only 6 years old, she was taken by family to be cut. Today, she opens up to Eileen about her experience suffering from female genital mutilation (FGM). FGM refers to all procedures involving partial or total removal of the female external g…

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Food Freedom with Dietitian Mallory Page 1:05:30

2y ago1:05:30

1:05:30

Mallory Page is a registered dietitian in Austin, Texas. She has worked in the athletic departments at the University of Arizona and University of Oklahoma — currently, she runs a private practice and hosts her own podcast, Seems Like Diet Culture. She and Eileen discuss the ins and outs of disordered eating as a mental illness, how it can be easil…

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UTI 101 with Urologist Dr. Angelish Kumar 1:07:05

2y ago1:07:05

1:07:05

Dr. Angelish Kumar is a board-certified urologist in New York City specializing in surgical and nonsurgical treatments for recurrent urinary tract infections, bladder leakage, vaginal laxity, and bladder pain. She is the founder of private medical practice Women’s Urology New York and is a Clinical Instructor of Urology at Mount Sinai Hospital. Eil…

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Jeffree Star Is Healing: Trauma and a Problematic Past (Part 2) 40:30

2y ago40:30

40:30

This is the second episode in a two-part series. Jeffree Star is a YouTuber, makeup artist, and the founder of Jeffree Star Cosmetics. He first gained notoriety on MySpace as the most-followed person on the platform. He is one of YouTube's most famous beauty influencers with over 15 million subscribers and over 2 billion views. Since then, he’s bee…

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Jeffree Star Is Healing: Trauma and a Problematic Past (Part 1) 56:09

2y ago56:09

56:09

Jeffree Star is a YouTuber, makeup artist, and the founder of Jeffree Star Cosmetics. He first gained notoriety on MySpace as the most-followed person on the platform. He is one of YouTube's most famous beauty influencers with over 15 million subscribers and over 2 billion views. Since then, he’s been involved in dozens of controversies — and accus…

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DBT Explained with Dr. Maddy Ellberger 1:20:37

2y ago1:20:37

1:20:37

Dr. Ellberger specializes in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She is a professor at Columbia University and runs her own private practice, Downtown Behavioral Wellness, in New York City. Today, she and Eileen piggyback off of last week's episode discussing Eileen’s BPD diagnosis for a deep dive into all t…

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Eileen’s Diagnosis: (Solo) 1:01:28

2y ago1:01:28

1:01:28

~Trigger Warning: Suicide Talk~ On today’s episode, Eileen opens up about her own mental health journey. She walks us through her borderline personality disorder (BPD) diagnosis and the wild goose chase she went on to get it — beginning with her life pre-diagnosis and her misinterpretation of her own symptoms. Later, she discusses the BPD diagnosis…

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Anna Weyant: Facing Criticism and Sexism in the Art World 1:05:32

2y ago1:05:32

1:05:32

Anna Weyant is a Canadian-born painter who lives in New York. She holds a BFA in painting from the Rhode Island School of Design and studied at the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou. She is the youngest artist represented by Gagosian Gallery and in 2022, she had her debut solo show with Gagosian (which featured a painting of Eileen). She and Eileen …

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Emily Ratajkowski, Retired Pick-Me Girl, on Therapy, Facetune, & Leaving Her Marriage 1:14:31

2y ago1:14:31

1:14:31

Emily Ratajkowski is an author, model, actor, entrepreneur, and host of the podcast High Low with EmRata. She opens up to Eileen about processing her need for validation and confronting her own contradictions. She also touches on the end of her marriage, what it means to perpetuate toxic beauty standards, and how she uplifts other women and femme-p…

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Taking Pop Culture Seriously with Journalist Naomi Fry 1:01:21

2y ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Naomi Fry is a Brooklyn-based culture journalist currently working as a staff writer at The New Yorker. She joins Eileen to discuss growing up between two cultures, the seduction of reality tv, her evolving relationship with therapy, and the repercussions of life online. She also talks about her writing process and the mental health impacts of moth…

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Functional Medicine & Mental Health with Dr. Will Cole 56:55

2y ago56:55

56:55

Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert and host of the podcast The Art of Being Well. He and Eileen discuss the differences between conventional and functional medicine, the “second brain,” and how we can work toward healing mental health issues with holistic approaches. Check Out squarespace.com/goingmental for a free trial, and whe…

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AMA: Eileen on Single Life & Friend Drama Updates (Solo) 32:59

2y ago32:59

32:59

In today’s mini episode, Eileen answers your burning questions about work-life balance, living alone, single life, meeting listeners IRL, and everything in between. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GOINGMENTAL to get 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self. Show l…

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How Games Shape Our Minds with Philosopher C. Thi Nguyen 1:14:50

2y ago1:14:50

1:14:50

C.Thi Nguyen, Ph.D. is a philosophy professor at the University of Utah and author of the book Games: Agency as Art, which was awarded the American Philosophical Association’s Book Prize. His work examines games as an art form —specifically, their role in communicating different forms of societal agency. He and Eileen discuss how our social structu…

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Toxic Diet Culture & Body Liberation with Chrissy King 1:13:40

2y ago1:13:40

1:13:40

Chrissy King is a writer, speaker, strength coach, and educator with a passion for creating a diverse and inclusive wellness industry. She holds workshops on body liberation, anti-racism , diversity, equity, and inclusion for wellness professionals. She and Eileen discuss the lies the wellness industry sells us, what insecurities they prey upon, di…

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Camila Mendes on Representation, ED Recovery, & What's Next 54:46

2y ago54:46

54:46

Camila Mendes is a Brazilian-American actress best known for her role as Veronica Lodge on The CW's Riverdale. She talks through her upbringing, her views on romance (including past relationships and current dating life), recovering from an eating disorder, and putting her mental health before fame. She also discusses her role in creating more oppo…

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Life After Rock Bottom: Arielle Lorre on Addiction & Plastic Surgery 59:06

2y ago59:06

59:06

Arielle Lorre is a well-known lifestyle influencer and host of The Blonde Files Podcast. Today, she opens up to Eileen about overcoming addiction and her advice for those whose loved ones are struggling. Plus, she discusses the decision-making behind her cosmetic procedures and at what point pro-plastic surgery thinking may become dangerous. This e…

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Dissociative Identity Disorder: Life with Over 30 Parts 1:03:46

2+ y ago1:03:46

1:03:46

Dissociative identity disorder, previously called multiple personality disorder, is a condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states, or "alters." The disorder arises as a response to childhood trauma — each alter may have a unique name, personal history, and characteristics. To learn more about DID, we're joined…

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The Man Who Fought Chevron: Steven Donziger on Climate Change, House Arrest, and Keeping His Sanity 1:07:57

2+ y ago1:07:57

1:07:57

Steven Donziger is an American attorney known for his legal battles with Chevron. In his most famous case, Aguinda v. Texaco, Inc, he represented over 30,000 farmers and indigenous people in Ecuador, who suffered environmental damage and health issues caused by oil drilling. The Ecuadorian court ordered Chevron to pay over $9 billion in damages, wh…

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Sad Clown Paradox with Comedian Ali Kolbert 53:32

2+ y ago53:32

53:32

On today’s episode, Eileen is joined by comedian and writer Ali Kolbert. After graduating from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Ali landed a job as an NBC Page at 30 Rock, where she worked on Saturday Night Live, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, where she made her TV debut in 2017. She and Eileen talk coming o…

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Hoarding Disorder 101 58:24

2+ y ago58:24

58:24

Today, Eileen brings on Anne B. Pagano, a licensed clinical social worker and Executive Director of the Hoarding Disorder Resource and Training Group in Westchester, New York. Anne breaks down the meaning of hoarding, outlines the myriad challenges that accompany it, and shines light on how clinicians diagnose and treat the disorder. Get convenient…

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Dita Von Teese: Queen of Burlesque on #MeToo 1:13:57

2+ y ago1:13:57

1:13:57

Heather Renée Sweet, known professionally as Dita Von Teese, is an American vedette, model, businesswoman, and burlesque dancer credited with repopularizing the art form in the 21st century. Dita sits down with host (and self-proclaimed superfan) Eileen to reflect on her start selling lingerie in high school, creating the persona of Dita, her forme…

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Why Do People Commit Suicide and How To Prevent It with Dr. Igor Galynker 54:13

2+ y ago54:13

54:13

Dr. Igor Galynker, MD, PhD, is the Director of the Suicide Research and Prevention Laboratory at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, where he’s developed and validated scales to determine the suicidal risk of patients. Dr. Galynker discusses the contributing factors to suicidality, prevention strategies, and his proposed suicide-specific diagnosis, S…

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Deepti Vempati: Is Love Really Blind? 1:16:19

2+ y ago1:16:19

1:16:19

Professionally, Deepti Vempati is an information technology analyst — but you likely know her from season two of the Netflix dating show Love Is Blind. Deepti joins Eileen to discuss growing up between two cultures, whether she expected to find her husband on reality television, and how to truly practice "self-love." Right now, Dad Grass is offerin…

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Eileen’s Cradle Robbing Era & How To Find a Therapist (Solo) 30:53

2+ y ago30:53

30:53

On today's Thanksgiving solo episode, Eileen leaves us with another life update. She gives her listeners a peek into her dating life, why she's been enamored with younger guys as of late, and why women receive more judgment than men when dating younger. She also outlines her entire history with therapy, what she's learned through trial and error, a…

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My Mind & Me Director Alek Keshishian - on Selena Gomez, Madonna & Superstardom 58:25

2+ y ago58:25

58:25

Alek Keshishian is a documentary filmmaker and the director behind Apple TV+’s Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me. Alek sits down with Eileen to discuss his career origin story, filming with Gomez, his 1991 documentary Madonna: Truth or Dare , and the intense social pressures faced by young people regardless of fame. Get a better night’s rest and a better …

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Getting Fucked for a Living: Stella Barey aka Anal Princess (Part 2) 1:08:05

2+ y ago1:08:05

1:08:05

Stella Barey (@Ana1Princ3ss on Instagram) is an OnlyFans creator and influencer, regularly raking in over $200k a month on the app. In part 2 of her interview, she and Eileen talk sexual jealousy, unconventional relationships, building an online following, and of course, anal tips. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try …

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Getting Fucked for a Living: Stella Barey aka Anal Princess (Part 1) 1:13:23

2+ y ago1:13:23

1:13:23

Stella Barey, also known as @Ana1Princ3ss, is an OnlyFans creator and influencer, regularly raking in over $200k a month on the app. She opens up to Eileen about her decision to choose porn over medical school, anxieties around aging out of sexual desirability, and how she feels genuinely empowered by her career choice. This is PART 1 of the interv…

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Lil Yachty on Fatherhood, Psychedelics & Money 1:12:56

2+ y ago1:12:56

1:12:56

Miles Parks McCollum, known professionally as Lil Yachty, is a Grammy-nominated American rapper and singer. He first gained recognition on the internet in 2015 for his singles "One Night" and "Minnesota" from his debut EP Summer Songs. Since then, Yachty has released four studio albums, all of which have charted within the top 20 of the Billboard 2…

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Rachel Dolezal 1:40:22

2+ y ago1:40:22

1:40:22

Rachel Dolezal is a former college instructor who ran the NAACP chapter in Spokane, Washington. She is best known for presenting herself as a black woman despite having been born to white parents. In June 2015, Dolezal went viral when her racial identity became the center of national controversy. Eileen talks to Dolezal about her abusive upbringing…

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How To Survive The Art World: Lucien Smith 1:10:29

2+ y ago1:10:29

1:10:29

Lucien Smith is a multidisciplinary artist based in New York City. After earning a degree in Fine Arts from The Cooper Union, his paintings earned him international acclaim. Following what seemed like overnight success, Smith battled with some of the pitfalls of gaining notoriety so early. It was during this period that Smith launched Serving the P…

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AMA with Eileen (Solo) 53:49

2+ y ago53:49

53:49

Eileen channels her inner Andy Cohen (à la Real Housewives Reunion) in this week's "Ask Me Anything" episode. A spin-off of her "AMA" Fridays on Instagram, tune in to see if your questions got answered! Show links: Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok Follow @goingmentalpodcast on Ins…

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Family Planning With Fertility Specialist Dr. Shahin Ghadir 43:54

2+ y ago43:54

43:54

Dr. Shahin Ghadir is a board-certified reproductive endocrinology and fertility specialist, M.D., that helps women and men achieve their goals of parenthood via his practice, Fertility For All charitable organization, website/social presence, and hosting The Fertile Life podcast. Dr. Ghadir and Eileen discuss the ins and outs of fertility treatment…

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Nancy Jo, this is Alexis Neiers Calling 58:07

2+ y ago58:07

58:07

Alexis Christine Haines is a member of the infamous "Bling Ring" and host of Recovering From Reality, a mental health and wellness podcast. At the age of 18, Alexis was arrested on the set of reality show Pretty Wild for her involvement in a string of burglaries that targeted the homes of multiple celebrities. On the heels of her just-dropped Netfl…

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Extremely Online with Joshua Citarella 1:19:29

2+ y ago1:19:29

1:19:29

Joshua Citarella is an artist, Twitch streamer, and internet culture researcher based in New York City. He is the author of Politigram & the Post-left and has taught at the School of Visual Arts, Rhode Island School of Design and served as an advisor at Carnegie Mellon University and Tufts University. Josh and Eileen discuss internet subcultures, "…

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How to Navigate a Friendship Breakup 41:37

2+ y ago41:37

41:37

Friendship breakups are painful, but they can also be healthy. On this week's solo episode, Eileen recounts her most traumatic friend breakups, from getting blackmailed by a former roommate to catching her BFF stealing from her. Eileen discusses her own codependency tendencies, how she's been able to manage the heartache, and tips she's learned on …

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Pregnancy and Mental Health: A Conversation With "Dear Doula" Host Brandi Jordan 1:06:16

2+ y ago1:06:16

1:06:16

Eileen sits down with doula Brandi Jordan, host of the "Dear Doula" podcast. Brandi is a postpartum doula with over 20 years of experience helping people become the parents that they want to be. Her podcast Dear Doula talks about everything from sleep training to gentle parenting, and so much more. Brandi is also founder of The Cradle Company, whic…

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Leave Society with Tao Lin 1:01:14

2+ y ago1:01:14

1:01:14

Tao Lin is an American novelist, poet, essayist, short-story writer and artist. Lin is the author of ten books of prose and poetry, including the novel Leave Society, published by Vintage in August 2021. Tao and Eileen discuss autism, advice for young writers, Tao's cancellation, and going off the grid. Find Tao on Instagram: @taolin and Twitter: @…

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