The topic of Mental Health and Substance Abuse is explored in two of the provided podcast episodes.

In Episode 9 - Karl Lagerfeld vs. Yves Saint Laurent: Clash of the Fashion Icons, the episode discusses Yves Saint Laurent's struggles with mental illness and drug addiction, and how these personal challenges shaped his life and creative career.

Similarly, The two big ways AI is changing health care mentions Governor Newsom's proposal in California to address mental health and substance abuse issues, including a $6.4 billion bond for residential treatment facilities.