Episode 26

Danae Hays - Genuine, Hilarious, Gay As A Football Bat - The Live Anniversary Show

Published on: 23rd January, 2024

Comedian and singer Danae Hays was the perfect guest for the one year anniversary show. Recorded live at Trauma Therapy Nashville's office with JB Somers returning to play his music, it was a beautiful night.

Danae shared the unfiltered story of her life. Growing up in a home where her identity wasn't embraced, she opens up about the struggles, including encounters with Christian therapists arranged by her parents and how that further confused her for years of childhood and lead to severe anxiety and OCD. Mixed with funny retellings of her career in real estate and making her way to becoming an amazing performer, she's now skyrocketing to success.

Danae speaks about the profound impact of her wife's love and patience. This episode is not just laughs and anecdotes but a genuine exploration of self-love and authenticity. Danae Hays lays bare her journey, reminding us all that embracing who we are is a triumph worth celebrating. Of course there was crying.

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Produced by Kaylee Harmon - Dewey Comedy Productions

Music composed by James Witchell

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I'm Fine, It's Fine!

Trauma + Humor = Healing

Nashville-based comedian Amber Autry and Trauma Therapist Melanie Reese host guest comedians to provide a platform and connection to the stories behind the laughter.

Laughter is a universal language, and comedians speak it well. Their ability to make people laugh directly influences to the success of their career. The humanity of their personal lives is often the source of the comic relief, adding to the lack of conversation around mental health.

Through their unique story telling abilities, amazing humor and vulnerability, we think we've started a much-needed conversation that will resonate with humanity.

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About your hosts

Amber Autry

Amber Autry is an internationally touring Comedian hailing from Nashville, TN. She has been featured on Peacock TV, Drybar Comedy, and Don't Tell Comedy.
She is the brains behind the concept for the podcast and effortlessly brought it to life. JK, she works her ass off weekly to make it amazing!

Melanie Reese

Hi, Im Melanie! I am a student and teacher of the human condition. My work as a trauma therapist, my personal healing journey and spirituality have been my source(s) of wisdom. I believe we all have everything we need to heal inside of us. My role as a therapist and fellow human, is to provide space and opportunity to help others connect back to this internal wisdom. We are our own healers!

I'm excited to contribute to this project and help create a deeper conversation around mental health and how humor can be both a mask to our pain and a way through it. I hope these conversations resonate and you enjoy them as much as we did! Much love - Melanie

Kaylee Harmon

Intentionally integrating comedy and entertainment into her life over several years, she cut her teeth in comedy production in Nashville, where she lives, and loves the growing comedy scene. Over 15 years, she has curated administrative skills and leadership roles into a career that includes great success and well-rounded knowledge. With a background in the legal and sales industries, she brings marketing, financial literacy, and management to this creative world so that artists can focus on their craft. At the same time, she handles everything behind the scenes.

She loves a good carb, her daughter, and a hot New Yorker.