

Handler shares hilarious experiences about her family, friendships, and her first foray into therapy—where she was able to unearth why everyone on this planet annoyed her so much. She has always been a trusted voice and has provided much needed perspective for the world. Now, she turns the attention on herself, reflecting on her personal journey toward self-awareness, assisted by her reliable companion cannabis.
Writing
Therapy revelations weaponized into razor-sharp crowd work
Direction
Intimate small-venue energy that feels like gossip with friends

Director
Troy Miller
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Handler filmed this during her pivot from E! chaos to Netflix's more 'prestige' comedy space, making the therapy framing feel both genuine and strategically timed.
The special's release coincided with Handler's actual book 'Life Will Be the Death of Me,' sharing overlapping therapy content—she essentially built a multimedia healing empire.