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John Goodman Cites Almost “Having A Nervous Breakdown” Before Learning To Overcome His Fears


The venerable actor opened up on a podcast about his learning to overcome.

John Goodman has had a long and prosperous career in film and television. But while appearing earlier this month on the SmartLess podcast, The Conners and The Righteous Gemstones star told hosts Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes about how he had to learn to slow down and not try to cover anxiety up by constantly working. Goodman, who has lost 200 pounds in the last few years, said that “the fear of losing trust in myself” has been his core issue lately in his life and career.

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