# There’s No Prize for Suffering / with Alicia McCarvell

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Podcast: [Don't Think with Carla Bezanson](https://stenobird.com/podcast/don-t-think-with-carla-bezanson-7458106)
Published: 2026-06-18T07:00:00+00:00
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Have you ever gotten so used to struggling that you forgot to ask whether things actually have to feel this hard? Same. This week I’m joined by Alicia McCarvell and we talk about ADHD, medication, grief for the years you spent coping, changing your relationship with alcohol, internet criticism, building a life online, and realizing there’s actually no prize for suffering. Don't Think! Follow Carla on TikTok , Instagram , and YouTube This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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