Joe Rogan - Nikki Glaser "Standup Gave Me a Reason to Live"

[@Imissmusicvideos]

I'm loving Nikki more & more with each passing day. Very honest person. Just watched her Alec Baldwin roast segment & she's brutally funny. I hope she can keep the suicidal thoughts & depression under control cause she's one of the funniest comediennes out there.

[@jondunmore4268]

She's hilarious when someone else is writing her Roast jokes. When she's writing her standup herself... not so much.

[@timboslice8559]

Honestly the only girl that makes me laugh doing standup

[@doctaflo]

@@jondunmore4268, i think it’s impossible to know which jokes she writes herself. it’s not at all uncommon for popular stand-ups to have joke ghost writers. she’s at least good enough to have gotten to that level. no one writes for you when you’re just starting out.

[@jiml4987]

@@doctaflo she started out writing jokes for other people. Once you date a narcissist/psychopath (had soul eaten and spit back out), or married one for 20 plus years and that's all you date, it feels normal and you can ride the highs and lows. You see right threw the BS.

[@pauljames21]

Her honesty about the pain and recovery of this is overwhelming. I am struggling with overweight depression myself and I admire her conviction. Thank you Nikki

[@mandelaeffect1111]

I’m on Paxil for the same. You can do it. One day at a time. Forget the past and don’t think about the future 🤨

[@Icanfigureitoutintime]

Hey I'm sorry you feel that way. You should just worry about your health. The person that loves or will love you, loves because of what you are in your world and theirs. The rest of the world literally doesn't matter. Your name on your licence. Your name on your birth certificate. Your name on your obituary. Only you are responsible for the interim!!! Now go be you. There are enough stick figures in the world. Take care.

[@adriansarduy4151]

@D̶a̶m̶o̶n̶ ̶ J̶u̶d̶e̶ You're* you illiterate moron

[@guyfawkes8790]

You got this....💪

[@miachevaisav2285]

What is media doing to people's minds!! Programming people to think unhealthy thoughts. And she's a strong willef person. I stopped reading mainstream bs and don't watch tv, unless I'm with friends or family.

[@techfan7808]

OMG this is the realest interview I've ever seen. Exactly right on.

[@5speedMax]

She's telling it straight. I've been there for years.

[@idkitsnottheserious]

That’s exactly how my depression works. It’s maddening. I’ve never heard anyone else describe the same thing.

[@matttaylor9570]

Me too

[@beardedskyrim8652]

@@matttaylor9570 I seek comfort in that I can kill myself if things gets too bad..

[@matttaylor9570]

That's not an option for me

[@ArkaeaFCL3]

I'm the same way.

[@sixstringemotion]

I love this girl. She's so candid brutally honest about her self issues...as well so am I. It'd be a really much better world of humans if more people were quite a bit more this way. Thank's, Joe... for exposing me and a lot of us to some great humans. Hey, Nikki...if only we met 35 years ago!!! Oh, wait... I'm 55.

[@OleanderSmoothie]

i really appreciate her speaking about her depression and eating disorder, i deeply related to a lot of her experiences. it makes me feel less alone to know someone else felt the same.

[@jondunmore4268]

So I guess you're a hot blonde as well, eh?

[@friendly1870]

i always hate female comedians. but i like this one. not cause shes good looking or that funny. but she seems like a pensive person.

[@jondunmore4268]

@@friendly1870 -- I think you really need to look up the meaning of the word "pensive." brah.

[@friendly1870]

@@jondunmore4268 well I mean you're so smart why dont you just define it for us Webster?

[@shelbytomy07]

She has no idea how many people she saved through her comedy. I really hope she can keep that thought under control.

[@jondunmore4268]

She also has no idea how many people she drove to suicide... so there's that...

[@jondunmore4268]

She also has no idea how many people took their lives after hearing her shit standup, because they thought there was no more hope left in the world.

[@EikottXD]

@@jondunmore4268 double comments 2 weeks apart... Might want to find a reason to live yourself, go out and live some life.

[@jondunmore4268]

@@EikottXD -- Hey, thanks for following me on KZbin, darling! I see you pay close attention to my Comments. When is the next Dobie Gillis rally?

[@natechenry]

@@jondunmore4268 nah you don't have much of a life with the multiple comments on this one video replying to everyone about how she drives people to suicide and can't write her own jokes. Someone is a sour puss

[@renegadeoffunk32]

Its so sobering to watch a woman I absolutely love talk about her depression and suicidal thoughts. Nikki, if you ever do read KZbin comments, know that you bring SO MUCH JOY to your fans who love you dearly. I suffer from my own negative thoughts and self talk which has sometimes escalated to thoughts of suicide but I immediately have a trigger thought which says Snap out of it dont even go there. And you're right, meditation and mindfulness is so helpful and like me it sounds like you are learning not to drown out those voices but to just take them on the chin and be grateful for what you have and learn to be happy with what you have.

[@churchillcoins8519]

I totally understand what’s she’s talking about. I’m in general a happy, content person but I also have those thoughts/voices. Thank you for talking about this.

[@churchillcoins8519]

Andrew thanks for the tip of cashews. An electronic cleanse. Hmm

[@churchillcoins8519]

Andrew M That makes a lot of sense. What’s the solution? Un plugging when possible?

[@Momix1969]

I can relate, everybody tells me how fun is o be with me and how sociable I am but at the same time I am dying inside ... it's weird!

[@juneelle370]

Learning how to love and care for yourself truly, look out for yourself internally and externally,, even just little by little makes a big difference. 💙

[@BattleBladeWarrior]

Word. For me personally, its whenever I don't get enough sleep. Then I start getting really curious about the other side.

[@cellocase7148]

So great to hear the inner thought of someone suffering from this.really informative.

[@jessebaker847]

I have gained so much respect for Nikki Glaser just by her openness during this podcast.

[@oldguyblues]

Wow I love honest people . Makes me feel weak about my own issues but also helps

[@Pookieluvie]

Mike Stumpgrinding Honesty /=/ weakness, it manifests itself as vulnerability. To be vulnerable is to risk uncertainty + emotional exposure and I’ve learned through my own hardships in life that it is the necessary catalyst for positive change. Look at it this way - sharing your vulnerability is also sharing your strength Blessings

[@dcap4545]

"He who has a why to live can bear almost any how."

[@77solsken]

Almost any.

[@herecomesthecrimsonchin239]

aerbank its all discipline at the end of the day

[@PM_Sands]

Who said that?

[@peninc.6752]

@@PM_Sands Viktor E. Frankl

[@panteleymonschekochikhin-k1978]

@@PM_Sands dcap4545

[@ricg3010]

I agree with her, people that love you usually upset when you share this thought, but sharing it actually helps the person. It's a some kind of release.....

[@ProgrammedForDamage]

How she describes it is spot on. I totally understand where she's coming from. I hope she gets better.

[@vrfvfdcdvgtre2369]

ROMANS : 19 For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. 20 Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.

[@danielsoto6963]

The fact that she is willing to speak on this and share and just not be afraid is stand up! I've got so much respect for her because of this alone right here. 💯

[@rastachandolo9766]

Wow....out of all the music I’ve listen too my whole like it’s comedian Nikki that gets me on the sucuidal part. Exactly how I feel when depression hits me

[@liambrown2753]

Same here, I get this weird thing, when I feel like that my vision takes on a pale blue hue, it does feel like that moment when a cloud blocks the sun and you get a chill from the shadow

[@ColtonBlumhagen]

"you're like chaos, but you kinda have a handle on it"

[@Pookieluvie]

Colton Blumhagen DnD chaotic good

[@deadfr0g]

pookieluvie Dunkin Donuts?

[@Uncertain_Illumination]

I know exactly how she feels. I get the same thoughts and feel the same thing as far as depression goes.

[@healthymealthy775]

What is sad about this is that I've learned that a lot of depression is due to wanting things we don't need or even really care about. It is liberating to know that you don't need any of that shit and there are only a few things you need to survive and a couple more things to enjoy life.

[@chrisstone-streetlightinte5629]

I have to keep myself super busy all the time to control my bi-polar disorder. It's so easy to slip down that rabbit hole and not come back from it. I spent a week in the hospital this year over it. The mind is a powerful thing and sometimes its frightening.

[@tsfbaf303]

Yes, exactly. If you have to fight against yourself, some part of you will lose.

[@Vvs-ok3se]

Her personality is beautiful

[@briantravelman]

WOW! I never knew this side of her! I'm really glad she shared this, because there are a lot of people going through this sort of stuff who think they're alone.

[@alexanderperez2732]

This was a powerful topic/convo. The fact the was so upfront about it is actually a breath of fresh air bc people usually hide these things about themselves

[@jondunmore4268]

So upfront about how all she has to do to get over her depression is to WALK OUTSIDE where anyone will do anything for a slim blonde.

[@Pookieluvie]

Jon Dunmore Projecting? Your comments are trash but not as trash as your pathetic excuse for what you consider ‘music’

[@alexanderperez2732]

@@jondunmore4268 you really didn't listen to the whole conversation or read my comment did you? Laying out your insecurities in front of a vast listening audience like Rogan then maybe you'd get it. What does being blonde have anything to do with it?

[@jondunmore4268]

To all you morons here who don't understand how life works: eat a big fat bag of dicks. Please.

[@jackwebb9624]

I get this chick. When you feel like everything in your life is balancing on a razor and are experiencing really disturbing intrusive thoughts its kind of a relief to know that one has the control to return to unconsciousness and non existence if they really, really, really can not bear it any longer. The beauty is we are adaptable creatures and cycle through these moods. With Support, abit of self forgiveness and even some as a last resort some tactical cosmic nihilism, we can always live one more day.

[@officialbarnation]

Her story is amazing..I came here after the alec bowin roast

[@adamsamad]

Depression is more common than we think. It helps hearing successful people in their craft battle through it. On another note...Theres an eerie facial resemblance to Larry David that nikki has. Around 0:27

[@TheWesternunionman]

Hey Joe your shows are are occupied by interesting people and your curiosity is admirable. Nikki Glaser is funny beautiful smart honest and really frickin brave. Thanks for continually having her on the show. vbr

[@method1024]

Super intelligent lady. Very moving description of her experiences with depression.

[@markfarina1271]

How the depression comes on out of nowhere is exactly how it feels to me. Like a cold starting to come onb and you saying here it comes again.

[@HalfwayJac]

I get the exact same way. Then I panic and think “Oh no! I can’t go through this again!”

[@markfarina1271]

Yeah it's a terrible feeling, helpless feeling sometimes. Hope we both get and stay better soon.

[@marcopederzoli4939]

Why this video has only slightly more that 100k views? It's one of the most honest and crystal clear talks I have heard. This should be a TED Talk

[@MegaJcoulter]

Folks... if she’s speaking to you... GET TO THE GYM... MAKE GOALS AND SAVAGELY CHASE THEM... OBSESS OVER THE RAGE AGAINST THE SAD, AND BE A BEAST THATS IN CONTROL!!!!

[@ThatMissQuin]

Whew.....the beginning thoughts are very relatable.

[@Momix1969]

WHAT A BEAUFILL PERSON ... She is so strong to talk to us like that, it helps me and I am sure a lot of people, YOU are a modern Amazon Woman ... You Rock !

[@amy-k-si-onna9222]

I have depression and stuff my face every chance I get - It affects everyone differently I guess

[@kerriganunknown]

Having a reason to live is a good reason to live.

[@TheArKtec]

I relate to her so much.

[@anafloreslol]

i come back to this so often.

[@tugatom]

anorexia feels like a cry for help because it shows everyone you are in pain and don't want to live. Need to help each other. Can't live on our own... Sounds like her parents are incredibly unsupportive.. Denial about her anorexia? Are you kidding me? That's so sad.

[@middlekid2313]

This is exactly how my depression works. I think about suicide all the time but would never actually do it. But you can get very close to thinking the beginning thoughts of people who do commit. Thanks for sharing it’s important to know there’s people like us that are safe but still “at risk”

[@mandelaeffect1111]

Copper Fronts one day at a time. Ask God for help. Accept Jesus and be released from pain😇

[@danokitemanotoo1791]

She's such a great story teller & Joe is awesome too!

[@mr.patrickfahy4350]

This is incredibly relatable. I experience the same thing. So odd to hear someone else say it!

[@apeman2035]

Depressed ? Do this, Say the words so you hear them " This Too Will Pass ...This Too Will Pass " As you jog on the spot fast ...and faster I did it in solitary confinement in prison It works ...instant ...always Words said out loud Changes your bad thoughts Jog on the spot changes brain chemistry Both together Gives you a super power

[@awfulwaffle3688]

Does that really work

[@Elvathar]

yes

[@apeman2035]

@AbolishtheNSA Arrested for murder Convicted of man slaughter I enjoyed killing him ...Killing is natural It happened Up here in Canada In 1989 ...the crazy days Before every rat had a video phone We had the freedom to throw a goof In the trunk of the car ...drive around Stoned ...drunk ...fucking 24/7 No poser shit ...We lived life raw the Savage Way

[@44dogma]

APE MAN Are you for real or you just joking ? And I thought Canada was supposed to be nice

[@apeman2035]

@@44dogma I'm for real , not a Soy Boy I am an old Savage, age 53 I started going insane in 1977

[@tomcoon9038]

This is gold!

[@hopefaith5478]

Back in 2018, I had a short relationship with a guy a little younger than me. It was brief but he made me feel special. I deleted his number and was unable to retrieve. I ended up going with those voices telling me to stab myself. I finally went through with it and the voices n my head told me to twist it. Well I lived. I can’t believe I ever felt that way. I was a whole different person. I’m in the middle of writing about my experience. The scars remain on my abdomen as a not so gentle reminder. Anyone struggling with depression has gone down this road. God bless all the survivors like me. You have worth.

[@artmusicliterature9859]

That was very inspirational! Nikki's authentic.

[@matttaylor9570]

I go through the same shit nikki goes through like exactly.

[@Indomitablespirit108]

Nikkis great, so authentic! big heart and f ing funny

[@guyfawkes8790]

Cool that she shared this. A lot of peeps will be helped

[@bonjouralliecat]

thank you.

[@assiduous2011]

Totally agree Nikki.

[@allil87]

Negative entities are real. One got to raise vibration through healthy lifestyle, meditation and grounding

[@Funkyclucker]

this has been on going from clip to clip of her and man she sounds exactly like how i try to explain things to people. I can just up and quit things for a period of time but then get sucked back in. Luckily I have been alcohol free for almost 17 years and luckily I have never went back. She's a definitely a good spokesperson for mental health, she at least is open enough to explain to people who don't know what its like and nails it right on the head.

[@benbelzer8303]

It's nice to hear someone talk about suicide, I've struggled with that for over 20 years. It's exhausting

[@turbojon8117]

Nikki the world needs you for as long as nature will allow!

[@jmsmikey]

I was lucky enough to meet here this month in Las Vegas~ she is SO nice!

[@nstovah8314]

I relate to everything she said in this

[@chaibunny]

#me2

[@thebackupandtheballboy6311]

Incredible stuff

[@jeremiahsmith6689]

I struggle with my own self image. For me something i found that is important, like yourself regardless of what you look like. This helped me to keep my mind healthier and then I am more capable of making healthier choices for a healthier body

[@Pookieluvie]

jeremiah smith Self image is so inherently tied to my feelings of worth that my mind refuses to allow me to love myself; I wish it were easier to deal with - I would be so much happier if I could appreciate myself for who I already am. Sending you positivity on your journey of self discovery

[@jeremiahsmith6689]

@@Pookieluvie thanks. we all have our own battles. we get to choose our course of action. everything cost us something we can't always choose how but this also allows us to empathize with others

[@ThatMissQuin]

Shes a blast and I appreciate how open she is

[@Blake_.Dryden]

Nikki is cool as hell

[@zaybali]

i love this womans honesty. She is a gem

[@Icanfigureitoutintime]

Dude when I'm really thin on cash, I'm like well it would be easier to just "leave the movie early". Depression is real and many battle with it. A lot is just being in North America. It's just too much pressure all the time to be for someone. You feel like Ricky Bobby. If you're not first, you're last. It's dumb. I know. But it's real. You think if you're not crushing it all day everyday you're a loser. I'll never date or be in a relationship again. I'm certain if I don't make at least a hundred a year I'm useless for what women want. Oh and then they cheat because they think they got bored. The values are really fucked here.

[@TestAccount-uu9vp]

social media plays a big part in that, the comparison to other people is dangerous. superiority and inferiority are different sides of the same coin

[@juangouveia8098]

chin up dude... nobody is kiling it 24/7 , those who claim they are, are probably the worst at it. not all women are in it for the money. im sure most arent. stop looking, keep doing you. and good things will come. stay away from social media!

[@rovers141]

Umm what? You need to focus on you. Fuck what anybody else thinks. No one actually cares how much money you make anyway, and those who do aren't worth your time or anyone elses. There are TONS of great women out there that are married to plumbers, electricians, construction workers, teachers, soldiers, restaurant managers, you name it. NONE of those professions earn 100k or more, but they are all great paths to take! Do what makes YOU happy, not some gold digger, or some cunt that would rather cheat on you, they both have their own demons. Focus on you and stop feeling sorry for yourself, the only thing holding you back from being happy are the lies that you have been led to believe. "If you're not first, you're last"...well, first place sounds lonely anyway.

[@deniswalsh9125]

thanks alot for the way you are chatting so openly about having the thoughts ,I also find some sort of comfort from suicidal thoughts and even though I used to not even acknowledge it for what it was I new it was strange, it was almost like a joke to my self except I never really thought of the injuries or damage that it could cause , it was just a way of somehow controlling something that I had total control of, I now have realised that I was always expecting things in my life what ever it was to end badly ,to afraid to let my full guard down in case I lost anything, it was like I could always handle anything because I could just top my self, but now I have had some honest conversations with myself and people who I care about, so its really cool that you have chatted about this because I think its defo more common than people will admit

[@bmelvin1234]

She is a great guest

[@jbowen867]

The fucking honesty that comes from comedians always blows me away to the nth degree

[@GabeTheGreat]

Joe's yoga class has quite a lot of interesting people in it

[@carllutz7523]

Nikki is so real and so open. Amazing woman

[@legacyns1]

wow incredible testimony...

[@thepatsyfamily]

Nikki, please go see Dan Siegel, Chelsea Handlers therapist.

[@Hexnilium]

Sounds like it could be more than regular depression like bipolar or genuine schizophrenia. If it's a sincere voice, likely schizophrenia. If it's just an inner voice vocalization, it could be intrusive thoughts like OCD or something else.

[@michaelnelligan1214]

She's great !

[@kishanvisram]

Where is the full video of this? Quite a few of the full interviews gone missing???

[@aramora1914]

I used to have those same suicidal thoughts until I started microdosing mescaline.

[@jronche]

This video was much darker than what a buzzed me was expecting.

[@txhypnotist]

Nikki needs me to hypnotize her into getting rid of that depression and uplift her.

[@mandelaeffect1111]

Stone Cold so do i

[@mikethornell8829]

Thank you Nikki Glaser it is very inspirational and a true step of Courage to have the balls to speak about this and a lot of people are dealing with these same issues but don't know how to express those feelings or anyone too so congratulations not only are you helping people letting them know they're not alone but you are bringing awareness to an issue that needs to be addressed you are a good person and advocate 4 happiness and your actions speak for themselves Plus your super-sexy you seem like if Picasso had to paint the perfect woman back in the day it would be a image of you. Good job, you bring millions of people peace and happiness, even if it's only for a moment so may peace and happiness find you threw all your days. And remember purpose is a since that there is something better head that is worth working hard for.

[@SwapBlogRU]

This video confirms the notion that people who struggle with hardcore issues are usually the ones who have some serious talent. I guess the dark thoughts and feelings bring some people way down low, but provide fuel to those who are stronger.

[@dazuk1969]

Its really cool to see Nikki talking honestly about some things. She is a Comedian and is so funny......but sometimes (rarely in her case)....real talk means more.

[@thecardcoach5530]

This is definition of courage

[@zalex2357]

I relate to her so much. I think she’s a badass person to look up to. Honesty, drive, humor, etc. I just keep wanting to take notes asking “mm-hmm, and what’d you do then?? Ohhh that’s good, that’s good, I’ll jot that down for future me.” Can’t wait to hear more from her!

[@joshk333]

Totally relatable. I am very open and comedic in talking about it just like this. Although I could never shoot myself in the head. That’s just too gross and would hate someone I love find that.

[@Momix1969]

I can relate ... I think is the only way to explain everybody else how I feel.

[@cableshaft]

RE: About her treating her anorexia "Don't Eat!" voice as a demon that she shouldn't listen to and not her voice... that sounds like something that could potentially work for people (like me) that have the opposite problem, of eating too much, treating the voice that says to eat as a demon that you shouldn't listen to and not your own thoughts.

[@hss-clips.0957]

Use the powers of procrastination. Procratinate eating till mealtime, i am using this technique to quit smoking cigarettes, a disgusting habit that i now despise

[@awfulwaffle3688]

I feel like that all the time

[@carolinejohnson7708]

ace alpha me too friend

[@tomac2581]

Love her

[@andywerner838]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢......good video.

[@gottiey]

I definitely think the weather effects our state of mind much more than people realise. It definitely effects me.

[@critikraps998]

pretty much how i feel sometimes

[@miodragdragicevic1449]

love this girl.....

[@Strawdozz]

I think severe depression is very common among standup comedians. It makes sense. She is fun and talented.

[@Velociter]

I love how in every other clip of her everyone writes shit about her in the comments, but in this one everyone is writing nothing but praise.

[@CHRISGLASER-NOYUCKYCHIRALITY]

Chris says Joe Rogan isn't as bad as John cena. Yes "not as bad."

[@CHRISGLASER-NOYUCKYCHIRALITY]

Flyboy has an army of sports stars on standby

[@darcygross410]

I like Nikki Glaser, because she's real -- and real funny, too.

[@kishan8254]

i think some people have a natural oscillation where we mentally go down and up

[@Stephenhendrys]

Jesus, I thought I couldn't love that woman more.

[@californiaplant-basedeater2761]

There aren't emotions without thoughts/realizations. So with depression/sadness, there are thoughts there that need to be sussed out. They're not the thoughts about the action of suicide. They're the thoughts/beliefs about something in particular, which are followed by the emotions usually used to move the person into action or inaction, which is still the action of not doing anything.

[@beautifulcatastrophe]

Do podcasts with Sara...Nikki's Best friend

[@katecushing3847]

When you’re at your lowest you don’t reach out. Sad thing is usually the cloud passes but maybe the person bailed. I think we’re just so out of touch with any control over our lives or why we’re here. If we were carrying our water and having to gather food bet depression/suicide wud be rare!

[@laynebrock]

kate cushing yeah just gotta stay busy and have a good social life

[@mgal6234]

kate cushing God That’s it exactly. Why am I even here, we all just suffer and die anyway.

[@katecushing3847]

I try to take joy in the things we get free every day! Beautiful sunsets,a cat purring on my lap, a good laugh. Loneliness is the killer. Should happen but we all have our own places so easy to isolate. Gotta volunteer. Helps put things in prospective.

[@mgal6234]

kate cushing I need to get out there and volunteer, so true. I basically feel pointless and useless. And just for the record, having money is sometimes a bad thing, or makes a bad situation worse. Look at poor Kate Spade, or Anthony Bourdain.

[@ML-ro6in]

Omg that therapist knew exactly what it was.