Overview

• Reynolds told the audience that being a people-pleaser is antithetical to experiencing a mental-health crisis because it makes seeking support less likely.
• He said people-pleasers avoid burdening others, framing that instinct as a barrier to speaking up when struggling.
• Reynolds urged “centering yourself” and directly asking for help as the way to push back against mental-health challenges.
• He credited hearing the people-pleasing insight from Conan O’Brien and noted Bill Murray has voiced similar views.
• Reynolds co-produced John Candy: I Like Me, which premiered at TIFF and debuts on Prime Video on Oct. 10, and he has recently defended the rigor of comedy acting on social media.