Mental Illness Happy Hour

Paul Gilmartin
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Mental Illness Happy Hour

"Remarkable" - Psychology Today "A vital, compassionate gem that fills a desperate and under-addressed need in our society." - Esquire "A perversely safe place in which he and his guests talk about their fears, addictions and traumatic childhoods." - NY Times "Gilmartin makes a conscious effort to explore stories that aren’t black and white" - Slate Magazine "Praised by listeners all over the world" - Atlantic Monthly Named To Top Health Podcast List by: NY Times, Esquire, Slate, Oprah Magazine, Women's Health, Onion A.V. Club, Apple Podcast Staff

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    #727 Jason O'Mara - Men & Depression

    Jason O’Mara (@JasonOmaraOfficial) is an Irish-American actor (Band of Brothers, Blood of Zeus) who advocates for mental health and works closely with Movember, an organization that focuses on men’s health, including mental health and suicide prevention. Jason also shares his own story of living with depression and his path to sobriety.  For more about Movember go to www.Movember.com Follow Jason on IG @JasonOmaraOfficial This episode is sponsored by Vimergy. Go to www.Vimergy.com and use offer code MENTAL for free shipping. Save up to 12% with their mix and save program. If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is transitioning from @MIHHfurniture to its new handle @ShapedFurniture    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST Subscribe via iTunes. It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2 Spread 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 monthly donor via PayPal at https://mentalpod.com/donate You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)  To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 27m

  2. DEC 13

    #726 Fantasy, Shyness & Low Self-Esteem - Rebecca W

    Rebecca W is Paul's friend from a support group. She shares her struggles with shyness and low-self esteem and opens up about sex and love addiction as well as her penchant for fantasy.  This episode is sponsored by Babbel language learning app. For 60% off your subscription go to www.Babbel.com/Breath. Rules and restrictions may apply. If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is transitioning from @MIHHfurniture to its new handle @ShapedFurniture    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST Subscribe via iTunes. It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2 Spread 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 monthly donor via PayPal at https://mentalpod.com/donate You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)  To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 5m

  3. DEC 6

    #725 Aging Out Of Foster Care & Being An Orphan - Franco Vega

    Franco Vega is the founder of The RightWay Foundation, a nonprofit that helps transition-age foster youth find jobs, stable housing, and mental health support. He shares his own journey, which included being orphaned as a child and struggling with addiction, and ultimately what brought him to establishing this foundation.   For more about Franco and the RightWay Foundation https://www.therightwayfoundation.org/ If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is transitioning from @MIHHfurniture to its new handle @ShapedFurniture    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST Subscribe via iTunes. It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2 Spread 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 monthly donor via PayPal at https://mentalpod.com/donate You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)  To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 20m

  4. NOV 29

    #724 Healthcare Worker Burnout - Psychiatrist Jessi Gold

    Dr. Jessi Gold (@DrJessiGold) is the Chief Wellness Officer for the University of Tennessee as well as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry. Her main advocacy focus has been burnout in the healthcare industry, which includes issues like doctors being trained to stuff emotions, increased suicide rates for healthcare workers, and general issues with the overall healthcare system. Look for her book How Do You Feel: One Doctor’s Search For Humanity in Medicine For more about Jessi: https://www.drjessigold.com/ and her book How Do You Feel https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/How-Do-You-Feel/Jessi-Gold/9781982199777. This episode is sponsored by Vimergy. Go to www.Vimergy.com and use offer code MENTAL for free shipping. Save up to 12% with their mix and save program.   If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is transitioning from @MIHHfurniture to its new handle @ShapedFurniture    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST Subscribe via iTunes. It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2 Spread 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 monthly donor via PayPal at https://mentalpod.com/donate You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)  To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 12m

  5. NOV 22

    #723 Toxic Productivity - Therapist Israa Nasir

    Israa Nasir is a therapist and the founder of Well Guide, a digital wellness platform making therapy tools accessible to everyone. She discusses red flags and green flags in terms of mental health and processes for reflection on how to live a life true to who you are. Look for hew new book, Toxic Productivity. Buy Israa’s New Book: TOXIC PRODUCTIVITY: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More   Social Media LinksWebsite: https://www.israanasir.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.guide/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israajnasir • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/israanasir/ For Israa’s Well Guide https://israanasir.substack.com/ If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is transitioning from @MIHHfurniture to its new handle @ShapedFurniture    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST Subscribe via iTunes. It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2 Spread 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 monthly donor via PayPal at https://mentalpod.com/donate You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)  To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 28m

  6. NOV 15

    #722 - Anger - Listener JT

    JT was well into adulthood before he was able to come to terms with his anger issues. Today, he’s turned things around with the help of therapy, meditation, and support groups. He opens up about how he realized he had anger issues and offers practical tips on managing anger.  More about JT The workbook that JT mentioned: https://avediancounselingcenter.com/about-2/our-books/ Links Paul mentioned to help support the trans community  https://www.pointofpride.org/ This NYC org throws parties to raise money for Black trans folks rent and surgeries https://www.forthegworls.com/home https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestheculture/2021/11/29/20-trans-poc-led-grassroots-organizations-to-support-on-giving-tuesday/ This episode is sponsored by Babbel language learning app. For 60% off your subscription go to www.Babbel.com/Breath. Rules and restrictions may apply. If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is transitioning from @MIHHfurniture to its new handle @ShapedFurniture    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST Subscribe via iTunes. It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2 Spread 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 monthly donor via PayPal at https://mentalpod.com/donate You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)  To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 20m

  7. NOV 8

    #721 All About DBT - Ethan Sapienza

    Ethan Sapienza is a clinical social worker and therapist specializing in EMDR and DBT. He discusses the benefits of these modalities and shares practical DBT coping mechanisms that everyone can find useful.  More About Ethan and DBT  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ethan-sapienza-beverly-hills-ca/879732 Ethan’s practice's site: https://behavioralpsychstudio.com/ -Info on what DBT is: https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/dbt -Info on what DBT-PE is: https://dbtpe.org/ -An article he wrote breaking down DBT and its trauma adaptations, DBT-PE and DBT-PTSD https://behavioralpsychstudio.com/10389-2/ -A resource to find a DBT therapist (this is from one of the major training orgs for DBT called BTech, which Marsha Linehan started): https://behavioraltech.org/find-a-therapist-app/ -Info on what E/RP is: https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/erp#:~:text=Exposure%20and%20response%20prevention%20therapy%20is%20the%20opposite%20of%20flooding,ability%20to%20handle%20their%20obsessions. This episode is sponsored by Smalls cat food. For 50% off your first order, head to Smalls.com/MENTAL and use code MENTAL. This episode is sponsored by 23andMe. For your limited time offer go to www.23andme.com/mental. Total Health membership includes services initiated and performed by third-party clinicians and lab providers through the 23andMe platform. Additional terms and conditions also apply. See 23andme.com to learn dmore. Total Health Membership not available to residents of HI, NJ, NY, RI and US territories. This episode is sponsored by Vimergy. Go to www.Vimergy.com and use offer code MENTAL for free shipping.  If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is transitioning from @MIHHfurniture to its new handle @ShapedFurniture    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST Subscribe via iTunes. It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2 Spread 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 monthly donor via PayPal at https://mentalpod.com/donate You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)  To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 35m

  8. NOV 1

    #720 Working On Ourselves - Ahmed Al-kadri

    Ahmed Al-kadri (@AhmedLovesBread) is a Yemeni-American comedian who is trying to be a better person, a better partner, and a better man. He shares his journey to realizing his addictions and doing the work to change for the better. Check out his new comedy special: Special, Not Special on YouTube.  You can see Ahmed’s debut comedy hour, Special Not Special on YouTube now If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is transitioning from @MIHHfurniture to its new handle @ShapedFurniture    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST Subscribe via iTunes. It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2 Spread 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 monthly donor via PayPal at https://mentalpod.com/donate You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)  To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 18m
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"Remarkable" - Psychology Today "A vital, compassionate gem that fills a desperate and under-addressed need in our society." - Esquire "A perversely safe place in which he and his guests talk about their fears, addictions and traumatic childhoods." - NY Times "Gilmartin makes a conscious effort to explore stories that aren’t black and white" - Slate Magazine "Praised by listeners all over the world" - Atlantic Monthly Named To Top Health Podcast List by: NY Times, Esquire, Slate, Oprah Magazine, Women's Health, Onion A.V. Club, Apple Podcast Staff

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  • Creator
    Paul Gilmartin
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2024
  • Episodes
    624
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023 MIHH LLC
  • Show Website
    Mental Illness Happy Hour

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