# The Mental Health Tricks That Actually Work (From Someone Who's Tried Everything)

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Podcast: [The Next Big Idea Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-next-big-idea-daily-5988609)
Published: 2026-04-29T09:00:00+00:00
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When anxiety is running the show and your brain won't quit, humor might be more than a coping mechanism—it might be a survival strategy. Jenny Lawson kicks things off with hard-won tips for staying alive, happy, and creative in spite of it all. Then Meredith Arthur offers practical relief for overthinkers whose minds just won't stop. Sponsored By: Notion — Try Custom Agents now at ⁠notion.com/daily

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