Mental Illness Happy Hour

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Synopsis

A weekly hour-long conversation between host Paul Gilmartin and a guest (often a fellow artist) about their mental and emotional struggles, large and small. Listeners describe it as " entertaining, comforting, honest, helpful and funny".

Episodes

  • #691 Nature & The Brain - Dr. Jeff Karp

    12/04/2024 Duration: 01h43min

    Dr. Jeff Karp is a Harvard Medical School professor and bioengineer. He works in the fields of drug delivery, medical devices, stem cell therapeutics, and tissue adhesives and has been recognized by MIT as being one of the top innovators in the world. He talks with Paul about his work, his relationship with nature, and how life led him to where he is now. Watch for his new book, LIT* Life Ignition Tools: Use Nature's Playbook to Energize Your Brain, Spark Ideas, and Ignite ActionFor more about Dr. Karp go to www.JeffKarp.comWAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe via iTunes and leave a review. It costs nothing. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as

  • #690 Married To An Addict/Alcoholic - Dana Killion

    05/04/2024 Duration: 01h33min

    Dana Killion is an author of mystery and memoir whose work is informed by her own life’s turmoil. She opens up about her marriage to a high-functioning alcoholic and how she has worked on her issues of codependency. Be sure to check out her new book, Where the Shadows Dance: He Got Sober. I Got BrokenThis episode is sponsored by The ASPCA Pet Health Insurance program. To explore coverage, visit www.aspcapetinsurance.com/mentalThis is a Paid Advertisement. Insurance is underwritten by either Independence American Insurance Company or United States Fire Insurance Company, and produced by PTZ Insurance Agency, Limited. The ASPCA is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.Connect with Dana KillionPurchase her book Where the Shadows Dance: He Got Sober. I Got Brokenhttps://www.danakillion.com/https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B076YL6VSBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dana_killion_author/To watch a video of Paul’s political satire (right-wing congressman Richard Martin), her

  • #689 Raised To Present Well - Dr Kate Truitt

    29/03/2024 Duration: 01h52min

    Dr. Kate Truitt is a psychologist and neuroscientist who wants to share her own story of how she came to this work. Armed with her knowledge of the mind, she has worked to process her difficult childhood and the personal tragedy of losing her fiancé right before their wedding. Look for her new book Keep Breathing: A Psychologist's Intimate Journey Through Loss, Trauma, and Rediscovering Life.More About Dr. TruittHer new book, Keep Breathing (link below) comes out April 2ndWebsites:Personal: www.drkatetruitt.comClinic: www.drtruitt.comEducational: www.truittinstitute.com Social Media Links:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrKateTruittTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.katetruittLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkatetruitt/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.katetruitt/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKateTruitt Books & Give Aways for Promotion:Keep Breathing: A Psychologist’s Intimate Journey Through Loss, Trauma, and Rediscovering Life (NEW)      &nb

  • #688 First Responder PTSD - Therapist Donn Bradley

    22/03/2024 Duration: 01h39min

    Donn Bradley is a therapist (LMFT) and a former first responder who shares his journey to discovering how much therapy and emotional processing is needed for EMTs, police, and anyone whose work requires the witnessing of violence and tragedy. Donn also opens up about his childhood and the death of his mother when he was young. More about Donnhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/donn-bradley-brentwood-ca/746276It would greatly help Paul get advertisers if you took this anonymous survey (no personal info or tracking to worry about) gum.fm/mental. Note some browsers, especially phones, seem to have issues and don’t go to our podcast-specific page.WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe via iTunes and leave a review. It costs nothing. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter 

  • #687 Sex Work/Addiction/Pain - Margo Steines

    15/03/2024 Duration: 01h31min

    Margo Steines is a Dominatrix turned welder turned author. She opens up about her experiences as a sex worker, her battles with addiction, and her attraction to pain. She also discusses her memoir, Brutalities: A Love Story, where she reflects on her various lives while pregnant with her first child. This episode is sponsored by Cerebral. For a prescriber, therapist, or both go to www.Cerebral.com/podcast and use offer code MENTAL for 15% off.This episode is sponsored by The ASPCA Pet Health Insurance Program. To explore coverage, visit A-S-P-C-A pet insurance dot com slash MENTALInsurance is underwritten by either Independence American Insurance Company or United States Fire Insurance Company, and produced by PTZ Insurance Agency, Limited. The ASPCA is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.More about MargoWebsite: https://www.margosteines.comCreative coaching: https://www.margosteines.com/coachingTwitter @margosteinesIG @redstatebluesIt would g

  • #686 Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder - Swamy Gopalsamy

    08/03/2024 Duration: 01h30min

    Swamy Gopalsamy is a coach who specializes in helping people recover from depersonalization and derealization. As someone who has lived through it himself, he has first hand knowledge of these conditions and what can help you manage them. In this episode, he shares his own personal journey and offers management tactics that have worked for him and his clients. More about SwamyYou can find his coaching courses at acoachcalledlife.comswamy@acoachcalledlife.comDP/DR Recoveryhttps://heal.acoachcalledlife.com/dp-no-more?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=emailThese are links to the Mayo Clinic info (a partial list) about Mood & Personality Disordershttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mood-disorders/symptoms-causes/syc-20365057https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/personality-disorders/symptoms-causes/syc-20354463It would greatly help Paul get advertisers if you took this anonymous survey (no personal info or tracking to worry about) gum.fm/mental. Note some browsers, especially phones

  • #685 Bipolar & Stigma - Dr Devika Bhushan

    01/03/2024 Duration: 01h40min

    Dr. Devika Bhushan is a pediatrician and the former acting Surgeon General of California. She is also someone who lives with Bipolar Disorder. She opens up about her personal journey to finding a diagnosis and how she’s on a professional and personal mission to fight the stigma associated with mental health struggles. This episode is sponsored by Cerebral. For a prescriber, therapist, or both go to www.Cerebral.com/podcast and use offer code MENTAL for 15% off.More about (or recommended by) Dr. Bhushanhttps://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2022-08-26/california-surgeon-general-bipolar-disorder-mental-healthhttps://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/10/15/1124400056/bipolar-disorder-mental-healthhttps://slate.com/technology/2024/02/mental-health-breastfeeding-formula-bipolar.html (I referenced this piece in our chat)https://askdrdevikab.substack.com/p/my-top-9-mental-health-hacks (relevant to much of our conversation)Well-being newsletter: https://askdrdevikab.substac

  • #684 Kendra Petty

    23/02/2024 Duration: 01h37min

    Kendra Petty is an author who opens up about her life story, which is full of both devastation and hope. She talks about being raised in a cult, the tragic death of her brother, the abuse she suffered as a child, and how she’s gotten through it all. Be sure to check out her book, I Can't Believe I'm Not Dead: Escaping Abuse, a Cult, Attempted Murder and Other Insanities...A Story That Cannot Be True, But Is.This episode is sponsored by The ASPCA Pet Health Insurance Program.  To explore coverage, visit A-S-P-C-A pet insurance dot com slash MENTALInsurance is underwritten by either Independence American Insurance Company or United States Fire Insurance Company, and produced by PTZ Insurance Agency, Limited. The ASPCA is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.More About KendraWebsite - https://kendrapettyofficial.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kendrapettyofficial Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/I-Cant-Believe-Im-Not-Dead-100090168579222/ Goodreads -

  • #683 Sexual Anorexia - Dale

    16/02/2024 Duration: 01h26min

    Dale joins Paul to discuss her experience with social, emotional, and sexual anorexia. She opens up about how she’s working on intimacy and connection (when being alone can just be so much simpler) and what has been helping her break down her walls.Dale has found this website to be helpful. www.BrothersKoren.comThis episode is sponsored by Cerebral. For a prescriber, therapist, or both go to www.Cerebral.com/podcast and use offer code MENTAL for 15% off.It would greatly help Paul get advertisers if you took this anonymous survey (no personal info or tracking to worry about) gum.fm/mental. Note some browsers, especially phones, seem to have issues and don’t go to our podcast-specific page.WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe via iTunes and leave a review. It costs nothing. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Fa

  • #682 Anger - Ron Placone

    09/02/2024 Duration: 01h22min

    Ron Placone is a comedian and writer with anger issues. He opens up about how he realized his anger was a problem and how he works to psychologically unpack it when it arises. He also shares tips and tools that have worked for him when it comes to anger management. Check out his first feature film, Left at Wall, which is currently screening around the country. More about Ron: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ronplaconeTwitter: @RonPlacone IG/TikTok/Bluesky/Threads: ronplaconeFacebook: RonPlaconeComedyWebsite: ronplacone.comPodcast: https://pod.link/1707027844Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGAVcHF8LZoThis episode is sponsored by Factor meals Head to www.factormeals.com/mental50 and use code mental50 to get 50% off your first box and 2 free wellness shots per box while subscription is active.It would greatly help Paul get advertisers if you took this anonymous survey (no personal info or tracking to worry about) gum.fm/mental. Note some browsers seem to have is

  • #681 Topaz Adizes - Human Connection

    02/02/2024 Duration: 01h43min

    Topaz Adizes (@the_skindeep) is a filmmaker and producer of the interactive documentary, {THE AND}. For years, he has studied the effect that holding cathartic, intimate conversations can have on relationships and has developed resources that anyone can use to facilitate these conversations in their own life. He believes deeply in the power of questions and shares his journey to this work. Watch for his new book, Twelve Questions for Love: A Guide to Intimate Conversations and Deeper RelationshipsSocial media links for Topaz: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTubeFor more about The Skin Deep, visit TheSkinDeep.com. To learn more about Topaz Adizes and his work, visit TopazAdizes.com.Purchase his new book here: https://www.amazon.com/12-Questions-Love-Conversations-Relationships/dp/1632174901The link for Christine Lane’s Financial Guidance: https://mindovermoneysite.com/This episode is sponsored by Cerebral. For a prescriber, therapist, or both go to www.Cerebral.com/podcast and

  • #680 - Social Work On Skid Row & More - Kaylee Powers

    26/01/2024 Duration: 01h33min

    Kaylee Powers is a substance abuse counselor who has worked with various populations, including people who live on Skid Row in Los Angeles. She talks about the challenges that some populations face and how she works to find ways to support them. She also opens up about her own issues with depression and codependency. Links Kaylee mentioned: Products made by Downtown Women’s Center www.MadeByDWC.orgIt would greatly help Paul get advertisers if you took this anonymous survey (no personal info or tracking to worry about) gum.fm/mentalWAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe via iTunes and leave a review. It costs nothing. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occas

  • #679 Postpartum Psychosis & Bipolar 1 - Heather Gonzales

    19/01/2024 Duration: 01h25min

    Heather Gonzales is a mental health advocate with a specific focus on postpartum psychosis. Heather was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 as a teenager and, after the birth of her first child, she experienced a severe and frightening episode and was hospitalized. She shares her story about having this psychotic break, how it was managed, and how she and her husband prepared to have a second child. More about Heather and this episode’s sponsors:It would greatly help Paul get advertisers if you took this anonymous survey (no personal info or tracking to worry about) gum.fm/mentalTo contact Heather: hlk.gonzales@gmail.comResources she mentioned: www.postpartum.net is a resource for birthing people struggling with their mental healthThe facebook group she mentioned is "Pregnancy and Postpartum Psychosis Forum (AKA PPP Forum)"Christine Lane’s financial coaching services can be found at www.mindovermoneysite.comThis episode is sponsored by Cerebral. For 15% off your first month, go to Cerebral.com/podcast and use

  • #678 Grief & Peace - Levi Meaden

    12/01/2024 Duration: 01h26min

    Levi Meaden (@Levi_Meaden) is a friend of Paul’s from his support group and he joins Paul to share about his struggles around the death of his younger brother (as well as relationships and sobriety). Levi opens up about the unique experience of losing a deeply-loved sibling and the variety of the emotions that he carries and works through every day while missing him.  Check out the animal-rescue that Levi mentioned. www.SamsonsSanctuary.orgWAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe via iTunes and leave a review. It costs nothing. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod  Be

  • #677 Dissociative Identity Disorder - Holly Crumpler

    05/01/2024 Duration: 01h58min

    Holly Crumpler joins Paul to talk about living with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Holly shares her journey to being diagnosed with DID, how she and her family manage it, and her frustration with how it’s been represented in TV and film. Holly and Paul are also joined by Holly’s son, Dylan, who offers perspective on what it’s like to grow up as a child of DID and how his mother’s diagnosis helped him make sense of things. For an accurate representation of this disorder, check out Holly & Dylan’s short film, Petals of a Rose.More about Holly/DylanFollowing is the link where you can watch the 15 minute film and learn more about its impact:https://www.dylancrumpler.com/petals-of-a-rosePlease consider rating and reviewing Petals of a Rose on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19715926Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PetalsofaRoseTheMovieInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/petalsofarose_themovie/A note from Holly about our conversation I am not a therapist and I am onl

  • #676 Scarcity Brain - Michael Easter

    29/12/2023 Duration: 01h17min

    Michael Easter (@Michael_Easter) is a Professor of Journalism at UNLV who joins Paul to discuss the topic of his new book, Scarcity Brain: Fix Your Craving Mindset and Rewire Your Habits to Thrive with Enough. Michael shares his findings when it comes to answering the question: Why can’t we ever get enough? He and Paul discuss addictive behavior and tactics to manage cravings in a world built to exploit them. More about Michael Easterwww.EasterMichael.comwww.Instagram.com/Michael_Easter--------------------------------------------------------------As mentioned in the podcast, Claire Goldstein's photography is at www.phabphotog.com. WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe via iTunes and leave a review. It costs nothing. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram&nb

  • #675 Codependency (Including Her Own) - Dr Sarah Michaud

    22/12/2023 Duration: 01h25min

    Dr. Sarah Michaud is an expert in codependency–in large part because she has dealt with it herself. She discusses how she works through her codependent tendencies. She also discusses her new book Co-Crazy: One Psychologist's Recovery from Codependency and Addiction: A Memoir and Roadmap to Freedom. Be sure you check out her YouTube show, Leaving Crazy Town.More about Dr. Michaud www.DrSarahMichaud.comYouTube @LeavingCrazyTownWAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe via iTunes and leave a review. It costs nothing. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod  Become a one-time or m

  • #674 Spiraling - Leah Rudick

    15/12/2023 Duration: 01h34min

    Leah Rudick @Leah_Rudick is a stand-up comedian and sketch performer. She opens up to Paul about the anxiety she’s carried since childhood and her fear of making mistakes. She also shares her experience with regular couples therapy and the positive impacts that it’s had on her marriage. Be sure to check out her new comedy special, Spiraling. More about Leah: Watch her new special Spiraling on Amazon Prime https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Leah-Rudick-Spiraling/0H0OVQRPGPU883QH76T9J7XWX9Follow her on IG and FB @Leah_RudickTikTok @LeahRudickWAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe via iTunes and leave a review. It costs nothing. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasio

  • #673 Escaping A Religious Cult - Katie Love

    08/12/2023 Duration: 01h49min

    Katie Love @KatieLoveWriter is a comedian and author who bares all in this episode. She opens up about the death of her mother when she was young, being drawn into being a Jehovah’s Witness, and how she ultimately escaped the religion. She also shares the success she’s had with therapy and how she focuses on being mindful of her own self-talk. Be sure to check out her book, Two Tickets to Paradise: From Cult to Comedy.More About Katiehttp://WriteLaughLove.comhttps://www.instagram.com/katielovewriter/https://www.facebook.com/katiedlovehttps://twitter.com/KatieLoveWriterTo purchase her book: https://www.amazon.com/Two-Tickets-Paradise-Cult-Comedy/dp/B0BMDC6CW9/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe via iTunes and leave a review. It costs nothing. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.

  • #672 Trust Issues - Gianmarco Soresi

    01/12/2023 Duration: 01h50min

    Gianmarco Soresi @GianmarcoSoresi is a stand-up comedian, actor, and podcast host (The Downside). He reflects on what it’s like to look back on your childhood and realize that not everything was as it seemed. He talks about mourning the loss of who you thought your parents were, the complexities and drama of divorce, and how his parents’ divorces affected his ability to trust.  More About GianmarcoNetflix set link- he is on Episode 1 of "Verified Stand-Up" : https://www.netflix.com/search?q=verified&jbv=81691506His website where he has all of his tour dates- he is currently on "The Leaning In Tour": https://www.gianmarcosoresi.com/His podcast, The Downside where complaining is encouraged ad silver linings debunked: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-downside-with-gianmarco-soresi/id1558483834WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe via iTunes and leave a review. It costs nothing. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=

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