In this episode of The Lantern, Ryan sits down with actor, comedian, and UW-Green Bay alum Mary Gallagher, whose career includes appearances on Friends, How I Met Your Mother, The West Wing, Flightplan, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Mary shares the unexpected path that led her from a quiet, artistic childhood in Wisconsin to the stages of Second City and the studios of Los Angeles.
Through stories about bold choices, early heartbreaks (including a memorable Sam Kinison opener), and transformative moments with icons like Jodie Foster, Mary reflects on the power of presence, worthiness, and healing through the arts. She also discusses her shift toward coaching, the emotional depth she discovered in stand-up, and the joy she finds teaching creativity to children.
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