Moog became a Youtube megastar — and it messed with his mental health

Parasocial relationships can be intense — and we all have them to some degree. Whether you're a Swiftie, a fan of the Matildas or just watch the local news every night.

But what its like to be on the receiving end of millions of parasocial relationships?

For Blair Joscelyne AKA Moog, one half of Mighty Car Mods, it took some unexpected steps to cope.

If you're interested in what it's like to be famous, you'll love our episode The dark side of fame and what it does to the brain.

All In The Mind is ABC RN's weekly podcast looking into the mental universe, the mind, brain and behaviour — everything from addiction to artificial intelligence.

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