What if laughter could help save a life—including your own? In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Frank King shares how humor opens the door to conversations about depression and suicide—and why speaking up might be the most important step toward healing.
What You’ll Hear:
- How humor can help break the stigma around mental health and suicide
- Why vulnerability is the key to connection, healing, and saving lives
- The difference between comedy and meaning—and why both matter
- How to recognize when someone (or yourself) may be silently struggling
- Why “you’re not alone” is more than a phrase—it’s a lifeline
- Frank’s personal journey from suicidal thoughts to becoming a mental health advocate
Resources Mentioned on this Episode
- Connect with Frank King:https://mentalhealthcomedian.com
- Watch Frank’s TEDx Talks on mental health and suicide prevention
- Malcolm’s improv + laughter experiences (link)
Featured Guest: Frank King
Frank King, Suicide Prevention Speaker, writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years, speaker and comedian for 40. His speaking is informed by his lifetime of Depression and Suicidality and coming close enough to ending his life that he can tell you what the barrel of his gun tastes like. Turning that long dark journey of the soul into 13 TEDx Talks, sharing his lifesaving insights with corporations, and associations. He’s shared the stage with comedians, Jeff Foxworthy, Adam Sandler, Jerry Seinfeld, Dr. Ken Jung, Ellen DeGeneres, Dennis Miller, and Bill Hicks, as well as entertainers, Lou Rawls, The Beach Boys, Randy Travis, and Nancy Wilson. On top of all of that, he has survived 2 aortic valve replacements, a double bypass, a heart attack, and losing to a puppet on the original Star Search and has lived to joke about it all.
Connect with Frank:
https://mentalhealthcomedian.com
http://www.facebook.com/thementalhealthcomedian
https://www.instagram.com/thementalhealthcomedian/
https://bsky.app/profile/frankking.bsky.social
https://www.youtube.com/thementalhealthcomedian
https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankkingthemhcomedian
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Meet the Host: Malcolm Grissom
Malcolm Grissom, affectionately known as "The Stand-up C.E.O.," is a team-building and employee engagement expert. Malcolm, an award-winning actor, comedian, International speaker, and best-selling author, masterfully blends humor, improv, and business acumen to enhance team dynamics and profitability. As a certified laughter leader, he leverages the power of positive psychology and his social work background to create engaging, results-driven experiences. Whether inspiring executives, strengthening teams, or energizing audiences, Malcolm’s unique approach fosters connection, creativity, and success. His ability to transform corporate culture with humor and insight makes him a sought-after speaker and consultant.
Follow Malcolm:
Website: malcolmgrissom.com
Facebook: facebook.com/malcolmgrissom
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/malcolmgrissom
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