Veteran Comedian Marc Maron Reflects on Anxiety and Life Changes

In the new documentary Anxiety Club, veteran comedian Marc Maron, 61, opens up about his lifelong struggle with anxiety and how it has evolved over time. Maron, the host of the popular WTF podcast, says that many of his past anxieties have eased with age and financial stability.

"There's a lot of things I don't give a s--- about that I used to -- that were big, anxiety-producing things. I think, with age and certainly with money, a lot of that stuff is sort of just null and void, and it's a relief," Maron explains. However, the absence of those fears has led him to overthink other aspects of his life, leaving him questioning why he still feels uncomfortable in certain situations.

Maron also reveals in the documentary that his anxiety stopped him from having children. "I'm not sad about it. My panic and worry level operates in such a way that it just seems like a nightmare to me," he says.

The documentary, directed by Wendy Lobel, offers an intimate look at anxiety through the eyes of several popular comedians and content creators, including Tiffany Jenkins, Baron Vaughn, and Aparna Nancherla. The film provides remarkable insight into the most prevalent mental health disorder affecting an estimated 300 million people worldwide.