The Mary Marantz Show SHOW UP (Yes, Even When You Think You're the Worst!) with Nathan Clarkson
Feb 24, 2026
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In this episode of The Mary Marantz Show, host Mary Marantz sits down with Nathan Clarkson- an accomplished actor, author, and filmmaker- to discuss his new book "I'm the Worst." Nathan shares his experiences growing up in a prominent Christian family, the pressures of public perception, and the journey of embracing his true self amidst personal struggles. The conversation delves into themes of vulnerability, the dichotomy between public and private personas, the difference between living a "speck" life vs. a "plank" life, and the importance of facing one's darkness to find healing and true connection.In this episode, you'll discover:
- Why Freedom can be found by first admitting our Faults
- A story about G.K. Chesterton that will CHANGE what you think is wrong with the world
- The productivity that can be unleashed by leaning in to your "plank in my own eye" Era!
- The Superiority Bias that tells us "it's not me, it's YOU"
- What Dale Carnegie gets RIGHT about human nature, but WRONG about iron sharpening iron
- What the command to "go and sin no more" might really mean in a fallen world
- Impostor Syndrome already tells us we're the WORST… here's how to show up ANYWAY
- and SO much more!