571 episodes

"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

Mental Illness Happy Hour Paul Gilmartin

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.8 • 5.7K Ratings

"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

    #672 Trust Issues - Gianmarco Soresi

    #672 Trust Issues - Gianmarco Soresi

    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 Gianmarco

    Netflix set link- he is on Episode 1 of "Verified Stand-Up" : https://www.netflix.com/search?q=verified&jbv=81691506




    His 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/id1558483834







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    • 1 hr 50 min
    Why I No Longer Endorse BetterHelp

    Why I No Longer Endorse BetterHelp

    Paul reads allegations by the Federal Trade Commission about the business practices of BetterHelp and how they allegedly misused customer's private information. Based on these allegations (BetterHelp denies any wrongdoing and settled with the FTC for $7.8 million), Paul explains his decision to end his endorsement deal with them. Due to the financial cost to edit out past ads for BetterHelp (from over 380 episodes) this mini-episode is to inform listeners that even though all those ad reads still exist in past episodes he has walked away from his relationship with them.  To read the FTC complaint visit their website. https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/2023169betterhelpcomplaintfinal.pdf

     

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    • 11 min
    #671 LGBTQ+ Therapists - LMFT Renae Johnson

    #671 LGBTQ+ Therapists - LMFT Renae Johnson

    Renae Johnson is a MIHH listener and a therapist who specializes in LGBTQ+ patients. They talk about what brought them to this work, which includes discovering their own gender fluidity, struggling with their religious background, and growing up with a mother who had significant struggles of her own.

    More about Renae:

    Renae is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Board Certified Art Therapist, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. 

    Links:

    Website: Openspacetherapycollective.com 

    Instagram @openspacetherapycollective @mytherapistisout 

    Tiktok @openspacethearpy @mytherapistisout 

    YouTube @openspacetherapycollective 




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    • 1 hr 37 min
    #670 BDSM And Trauma - LMFT Nicoletta Heidegger

    #670 BDSM And Trauma - LMFT Nicoletta Heidegger

    Nicoletta Heidegger is an LMFT who focuses on human sexuality and BDSM for healing. She talks about how we can often deal with our trauma by exploring our kink and mapping out our own erotic blueprint. 

    Links To Nicoletta’s Work:Nicoletta Heidegger Website: https://www.nicolettavheidegger.com/aboutNicoletta Heidegger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapywithnicoletta/Sluts & Scholars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slutsandscholarsSluts & Scholars Website: https://www.slutsandscholars.com/Listen On: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Player.FmWAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST

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    • 1 hr 53 min
    #669 Standing Up For Yourself - Em Schulz

    #669 Standing Up For Yourself - Em Schulz

    Em Schulz (@TheEmSchulz) is a writer, podcast host (And That’s Why We Drink, Ritual), and paranormal aficionado. Em unpacks their struggles with anxiety, how they learned to stand up for what they believe, and how they are figuring out their own gender identity.  




    Check Out Em’s Podcast :  https://www.andthatswhywedrink.com/listen




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    • 1 hr 27 min
    #668 Leslie Winick - The Interesting, Invisible Woman

    #668 Leslie Winick - The Interesting, Invisible Woman

    Leslie Winick is an MIHH listener who joins Paul to talk about what it feels like, as an older woman, when you start to become invisible to others. She also shares her struggles with depression and postpartum depression and talks about the path that led her to a career she’s passionate about. 

    More about Leslie:

    C.P.C.C.

    Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

    Contact me if you're interested in coaching and take a look at my website: Breakthrough Coaching

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    • 1 hr 29 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
5.7K Ratings

5.7K Ratings

Josh2ss ,

One of the best and most unique podcasts ever made

If you’ve ever struggled with anything in your life, from depression to anxiety, addiction and beyond, this is the podcast for you. Paul is the most amazing host and is a pleasure to listen to as he has a wealth of knowledge and experience, and has been doing this podcast for a long time now. I love the listener surveys as much as the guests usually, but not every topic will resonate with people as the topics are quite varied. Still one of my favorite podcasts and an absolutely irreplaceable voice in today’s society.

areyoukiddingmee ,

This podcast saves lives

Thank you for what you do Paul. You have done more good for this community than you’ll ever know ❤️

B. Birdell ,

Resonating

I have been listening for a few months. This week’s #596 Love Avoidance with Rebecca D was so relatable - I found myself vigorously nodding me head! Thanks! And thank you for not patronizing!

I don't know what your ethical beef was with better help. I would never use them, but a lot of people seem to get help there, and lots of other podcasts advertise them. I don't know how it could be any worse than those jarring ads that interrupt your podcast now, or what could be more annoying than having to listen to you grub for money when you gave up half your income of your own free will.

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