Fresh Air

Jason Segel is not afraid of the ‘dirty underneath’

August 18, 2026·45 min·5-min readinterviewentertainment
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Jason Segel, nominated for an Emmy for his role in Shrinking, discusses how his personal struggles with mental health, decision-making, and sobriety shaped his portrayal of a grieving therapist who breaks therapeutic norms to help patients. The conversation reveals how real-life therapy

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Jason Segel

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Jason SegelTerry GrossHarrison FordDavid Foster WallacePhil Stutz

Books

The End of the Tourby David Lipsky

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Apple TV

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BooksCelebrityMental HealthMoviesPop CultureSelf ImprovementTherapyTv Shows

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