Why Are Some More Susceptible Than Others?
The comedian asks why some people are more susceptible to addiction than others and what can be done about it. From 2017.
Why are some people more susceptible to addiction than others? And what can we do about it?
Sober, un-obsessed, and single for the first time in her life, Mae is asking: Who am I when I'm NOT addicted? And what's next?
Mae looks at how society views addiction and recovery, and what connections we can make between identifying why people feel the need to self-soothe, and helping them on the road to recovery in a compassionate way.
Written by and starring Mae Martin.
With:
Dr Gabor Mate.
Producer: Alexandra Smith
Made by 麻豆社 Studios for 麻豆社 Radio 4 and first broadcast in November 2017.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Writer | Mae Martin |
| Performer | Mae Martin |
| Producer | Alexandra Smith |
Broadcasts
Wed 8 Nov 2017 11:30麻豆社 Radio 4- Wed 20 Mar 2019 18:30麻豆社 Radio 4
- Wed 27 Mar 2019 07:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 27 Mar 2019 17:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 27 Mar 2019 22:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 28 Mar 2019 05:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 20 May 2021 07:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 20 May 2021 17:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 21 May 2021 05:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 11 Jan 2023 23:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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