Comedian Aparna Nancherla on anxiety and comedy

Tell Me About Your Mother by Critical Frequency

Apr 1, 201831:47Kids & family

Aparna Nancherla's mom was finishing up her residency as she was having Aparna and her sister. All three women dealt with anxiety and depression at different points in their lives, and for Aparna taking care of her menta...

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