Ask an Expert - Bianca Lau

Is there a link between pain and comedy? Comedian Bianca Lau thinks everyone is a little f*cked up, and that's actually not a bad thing.

In this episode of Ask an Expert, I sit down with Hong Kong stand-up comedian and actress Bianca for a raw, funny, and surprisingly deep conversation about comedy, trauma, mental health, and what performing in front of strangers teaches you about yourself.

Whether you're dealing with anxiety, overthinking, fear of public speaking, or just wondering if it's okay to not have it all together then this one's for you.

⏱️ CHAPTERS

0:00 – Intro: Meeting Bianca on the street

0:45 – Pain and comedy: is every joke hiding something?

3:00 – Comedy as empathy

5:30 – What's going through your head when a joke bombs?

7:30 – "You're f*cked up... but it's not over"

9:00 – Comedy + mental health: Bianca's big idea

11:00 – Performing for a packed room in Bangkok (and almost losing it)

13:30 – The #1 tip for overcoming fear of public speaking

15:30 – Why strangers want to see you succeed more than people you know

17:00 – Learning about yourself through art

19:00 – Can't sleep? The overthinking conversation

21:00 – Where to find Bianca + outro

🔗 LINKS

📌 Follow Bianca Lau on Instagram: @bibibi.anca

📌 Book a therapy session at Mindora: https://mindoracounselling.com/pricing

📌 Men's Issues & Counselling: https://mindoracounselling.com/services/mens-issues

📌 Follow Mindora on Instagram: @mindoracounselling

🧠 ABOUT MINDORA COUNSELLING

Mindora is a Hong Kong-based counselling practice helping people navigate life's messiest moments like relationships, identity, burnout, anxiety, and everything in between. We believe therapy should be honest, practical, and real.

Ask an Expert brings together therapists, creatives, and everyday people to have the conversations that usually only happen at 2am.