# Ali Kolbert on stand-up and falling in love with single life

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Podcast: [More Life with Carl Radke](https://stenobird.com/podcast/more-life-with-carl-radke-7652241)
Published: 2026-02-17T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Carl sits down with comedian Ali Kolbert. Ali opens up about being closeted while performing standup, how Lexapro changed her life, her addictive patterns in relationships, and a year of being happily single. They unpack comedy, relationships, and the difference between performing for laughs and living truthfully. This episode explores humor, identity, and how authenticity can bring more life - on and off the stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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