Ed Helms and the Good Old Days
Summary
Ed Helms and Rainn Wilson revisit their time on "The Office," discussing the wisdom of "the good old days" quote and the regret of not fully appreciating the moment while striving for more. Ed shares his journey with an ADHD diagnosis, detailing its impact on his life and how therapy, particularly self-compassion, became a vital tool for understanding himself. The conversation also explores the dangers of social media's addictive algorithms, the importance of vulnerability, and Ed's new book and podcast, "SNAFU," which chronicles historical mishaps, including a surprising heroic act by Jimmy Carter.Episode description
Ed Helms, (The Office, The Hangover) digs into memory, identity, and what it means to truly live in the moment. The two reflect on their years together on The Office, the unexpected emotional impact of a single line from the show's finale, and how chasing success nearly kept them from appreciating the present. Ed opens up about his ADHD diagnosis, his evolving relationship with therapy, and how self-compassion became a necessary survival tool. They also dive into the dangers of social media, the power of vulnerability, and Ed’s deeply personal new book and podcast SNAFU.
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