Mental Illness Happy Hour
688 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5.7K ratings"Remarkable" - Psychology Today
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#685 Bipolar & Stigma - Dr Devika Bhushan
March 01, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBDr. 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 rec...
#684 Devastation & Hope - Kendra Petty
February 23, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBKendra 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. T...
#683 Sexual Anorexia - Dale
February 16, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBDale 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 these websites to be helpful. www.BrothersKoren.com www.theshiftnetwork.com chloegoodchild.com thenakedvoice.com thebalancedbrain.com This episode is sponsored by Cerebral. For a prescriber, therapist, or both go...
#682 Anger - Ron Placone
February 09, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBRon 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/ronplacone Twitter: @RonPlacone IG/TikTok/Bluesky/Threads: ronplacone Fa...
#681 Topaz Adizes - Human Connection
February 02, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBTopaz 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 Deepe...
#680 - Social Work On Skid Row & More - Kaylee Powers
January 26, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBKaylee 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: Downtown Women’s Center www.MadeByDWC.org https://ncadd-sfv.org/ https://downtownwomenscenter.org/ https://didihirsch.org/services/ http...
#679 Postpartum Psychosis & Bipolar 1 - Heather Gonzales
January 19, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBHeather 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 i...
#678 Grief & Peace - Levi Meaden
January 12, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBLevi 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.org WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST Subscrib...
#677 Dissociative Identity Disorder - Holly Crumpler
January 05, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBHolly 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...
#676 Scarcity Brain - Michael Easter
December 29, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBMichael 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 Easter www.EasterMichael.com www.Instagram.com/Mich...
#675 Codependency (Including Her Own) - Dr Sarah Michaud
December 22, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBDr. 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.com YouTube @LeavingCrazyTown WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST Subscribe via iTune...
#674 Spiraling - Leah Rudick
December 15, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBLeah 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/0H0OVQRPGPU883QH76...
#673 Escaping A Religious Cult - Katie Love
December 08, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBKatie 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 Katie http://WriteLaughLove.com https://www.instag...
#672 Trust Issues - Gianmarco Soresi
December 01, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBGianmarco 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....
Why I No Longer Endorse BetterHelp
December 01, 2023 00:03 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBPaul 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 ...
#671 LGBTQ+ Therapists - LMFT Renae Johnson
November 24, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBRenae 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: Openspacetherapy...
#670 BDSM And Trauma - LMFT Nicoletta Heidegger
November 17, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBNicoletta 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/about Nicoletta Heidegger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapywithnicoletta/ Sluts & Scholars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slutsandscholars Sluts & Scholars Website: https...
#669 Standing Up For Yourself - Em Schulz
November 10, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBEm 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 WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review. It costs nothing. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/...
#668 Leslie Winick - The Interesting, Invisible Woman
November 03, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBLeslie 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 WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH P...
#667 Regulating Intense Emotions - Elyse Cizek
October 27, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 124 MBElyse Cizek is a writer and a musician who opens up about her journey of self-reflection and change, what it’s been like living with BPD, and how she manages relationships in her life given her diagnosis. She also shares a number of incredible self-soothing tactics that have helped her along the way. More About Elyse: https://zora.medium.com/dear-white-friends-335d6088077 https://elysecizek.medium.com/cancel-culture-isnt-real-4d2b62b47a9d https://tr.ee/FaBAW-U5lP https://linkt...
#666 Darkest Surveys Ever
October 20, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB40 minutes of some of the darkest surveys listeners have ever filled out. No guest. No interview. No theme music. A few have been read on-air previously but the majority have never been read because Paul felt they were too heavy to put in the show. Well episode #666 is an exemption. We doubt anyone will make it thru all 40 minutes but why not give it a shot? Listen at www.mentalpod.com or any podcast player. WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST Subscribe via iTunes and leave a rev...
#665 Aparna Nancherla Returns - Imposter Syndrome
October 13, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBAparna Nancherla @Aparnapkin is a comedian, writer, and actor (Mythic Quest, Crashing) and today she joins Paul to discuss her new book Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself, and Imposter Syndrome. She talks about her impulse for negative self-talk, how she keeps going anyway, and how she learned the value of speaking up about what she actually needs in a relationship. Where to buy Aparna’s book (Also available on Amazon): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/622556/unreliable-narr...
Addressing Therapist Burnout: Introducing SimplePractice
October 10, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBThis interview is a paid advertisement by SimplePractice, an administrative software for therapists to help reduce time spent doing paperwork, scheduling and other repetitive tasks. The interview is with therapist Vienna Pharaon who personally uses SimplePractice. To learn more about SimplePractice go to www.SimplePractice.com/Paul Some additional info/facts from SimplePractice SimplePractice gives health and wellness practitioners everything they need to succeed as entreprene...
#664 Buried Trauma & Panic Attacks - Stevie C
October 06, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBPaul’s support group friend Stevie C shares about growing up in a violent and verbally abusive environment, learning to manage his temper, and discovering that his seemingly-out-of-nowhere panic attacks, racing thoughts and insomnia (6 days without sleep) were related to his experiences as a child. He also shares about having to take meds to ease the panic attacks and insomnia and reevaluate his previous ideas about meds being a crutch. WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST Subscribe via ...
#663 The Quietly Suffering Newscaster - Tiffany Carter
September 29, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBTiffany Carter is a former newscaster and current podcast host (Project Me with Tiffany Carter on IG @ProjectMe_With_Tiffany) and mental health advocate. She opens up about her unpredictable and narcissistic mother, the abuse she suffered as a child, and how she’s dealing with social and sexual anorexia as an adult. More about Tiffany: Instagram: instagram.com/projectme_with_tiffany TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@projectme_with_tiffany?_t=8Urp3kzmYr0&_r=1 ProjectME with Tiffan...
#662 Family Silence - Ruth Golden
September 22, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBRuth Golden is a documentary filmmaker and suicide prevention activist who is in the process of creating a film about her own family. The Silent Goldens explores her family’s reaction to her own mother’s death by suicide. The film examines the pain of stuffing down emotions and failing to communicate when that is what's needed most. Ruth talks about what inspired her to create this film and what she learned about her family and herself in the process. Help Ruth fund her documentar...
#661 Non-Binary & Non-Monogamous - Jessi Kneeland Returns
September 15, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBJessi Kneeland (@JessiKneeland) is a body image coach who gets real about their own issues and what brought them to this work. In this episode, Jessi's second visit to the podcast, they talk about self-perception as well as what the struggle can be like for trans people today. They also discuss the workings and merits of non-monogamous relationships. Be sure to check out Jessi's new book, Body Neutral. Jessi’s website: https://www.jessikneeland.com/ The page on body neutrality, i...
#660 Releasing Trauma - Felina Danalis
September 08, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBFelina Danalis is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and she joins Paul for what is, essentially, an intro to what somatic experiencing is, how it works, and what kinds of issues this trauma therapy can address. Felina takes us on a journey of learning why this out-of-the-mainstream modality can be so surprisingly life-altering. Paul also shares his own experience with Somatic Experiencing. Website: www.palmspringssomatics.com Somatic Experiencing International: https://traumahe...
#659 Kyle Kinane - Unpacking My Sh*t
September 01, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBKyle Kinane is a standup comedian and recovering “party guy” who’s started doing some work on himself and his relationships. He talks about growing out of the party scene, shifting his perspectives, and getting over what other people think of you. Check out his new YouTube comedy special, Shocks & Struts. Watch his new special Shocks and Struts on YouTube For More About Kyle: www.KyleKinane.com Twitter www.Twitter.com/KyleKinane WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST Subscribe via iTunes an...
#658 Childhood Trauma & Self-Perception - Raquel
August 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBPaul met Raquel in a group therapy session and just had to hear more of her story. She is an immigrant from El Salvador who is confronting her abusive childhood. She also struggles with two chronic illnesses and issues of self-perception. She opens up about how she’s working through all of these areas and coming out the other side as someone who respects and takes care of herself. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review. It costs nothing. https://itunes.ap...
#656 Josh Peck Returns
August 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBJosh Peck is an actor (Oppenheimer, Drake & Josh, How I Met Your Father) and podcast host (Good Guys) as well as an author (Happy People Are Annoying). This is Josh’s second visit to the podcast and this time he gives us an update where he is now with his recovery. He also talks with Paul about difficult decisions he made to change his life for the better, especially in regard to being a husband and father. More About Josh: Buy his book Happy People Are Annoying wherever books are...
#655 Being Misgendered By A Parent - Eddie
August 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 92 MBThis week’s guest is Eddie, someone who wants to share their rare story in the hopes that it will offer a light to others. Eddie was raised as a boy by her father and as a girl by her mother. She unpacks how a lifetime of misgendering has affected her. She also opens up about the sadly not-so-rare story of being raised by abusive and narcissistic parents. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review. It costs nothing. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental...
#654 Moby - The Cult of More & Loneliness
July 28, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBPaul sits down with musician and animal-rights activist Moby and his podcasting partner Lindsay to talk about the “cult of more” and the illusion of material wealth as a cure for emotional issues. Moby delves into the history of mental illness and addiction in his family, his struggles with addiction, loneliness and desire for meaningful connection. He, Lindsay and Paul share their fears, loves and of course they talk about animal welfare. For tix and info for Paul's Aug 2nd mental...
#653 Child of Mixed Marriage - Cat Alvarado
July 21, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBCat Alvarado @theCatAlvarado is a standup comedian and activist who grew up with a white father and a Latina mother—who fled the civil war in Nicaragua. She talks about what it was like to grow up mixed race and with a mother who had been through so much. Check out her new album Off White. As mentioned on the podcast Paul will be sharing his story (non-comedy) on Wed Aug 2nd at Flapper’s in Burbank CA. Show is being videotaped for potential public release. For tix https://www.flapp...
#652 Grief - Marc Maron
July 14, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBMarc Maron is an actor, standup comedian, and podcast host (WTF). In early 2020, his partner, Lynn Shelton, died suddenly. He joins Paul to talk pointedly about grief. He shares what it was like to go through that experience as well as all the tremendously difficult choices and situations that followed as a result of her passing. More about Marc www.WTFpod.com www.Instagram.com/marcmaron www.facebook.com/wtfpodcast www.twitter.com/marcmaron WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST Subscribe...
#651 The Psychology of Spending/Saving - Christine Lane
July 07, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBChristine Lane is an Accredited Financial Counselor who works at the intersection of money and psychology. She joins Paul to talk about the mental wellness that can come from getting control of your finances and offers helpful tips on ways to completely reframe your thinking when it comes to spending and saving. More about our guest: · Website: https://mindovermoneysite.com · Official registry with the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education https://f...
#650 Food, Family & Resentments - Will Sasso
June 30, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBWill Sasso (@WillSasso) is an actor (MAD TV, The Three Stooges), comedian, and podcaster. He talks with Paul about his relationship with food, the resentments in his family, and his own mental health diagnosis–which is the same as his father’s. Will also shares what it's like to co-host the first AI-driven podcast, Dudesy. More about Will: www.instagram.com/WillSasso www.Facebook.com/WillSasso www.Twitter.com/WillSasso Check out his podcast www.Dudesypod.com WAYS TO HELP THE P...
#649 Bipolar, Mania & Motherhood - Amelia Zachry
June 23, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 91 MBAmelia Zachry (@BrownGirlCrazyWorld) is an author and mental health advocate. She shares her experience with a Bipolar 2 diagnosis and how she talks about trauma and mental health with her own young children. Be sure to check out her book, Enough: A Memoir of Mistakes, Mania, and Motherhood. More about Amelia www.AmeliaZachry.com Social Media @BrownGirlCrazyWorld Purchasing Options For Her Book Enough https://ameliazachry.com/thebook WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST Subscribe via iTun...
#648 Depression & Responsibilities - Chris Gethard Returns
June 16, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBChris Gethard (aka @ChrisGeth and @ChrisGethard) is a comedian, writer, and podcast host (Beautiful Anonymous) who talks openly about managing his life with depression. He shares how fatherhood changed him and how he’s been able to open up to family and rely on those who love him for help when he’s in a bad spot. He also talks about the struggles of being a working artist and shares his new plans for a career pivot. More about Chris: www.ChrisGeth.com www.instagram.com/ChrisGeth ...
#647 Going No-Contact With A Parent - Rebecca D Returns
June 09, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 75 MBRebecca D returns to the podcast to talk about going no-contact with her mom and reflects on moments in her childhood that she didn’t realize were strange until she was an adult. She also talks about what it was like growing up surrounded by religious orthodoxy. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review. It costs nothing. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2 Spread the word via social media. It costs nothing. Our...
#646 When A Parent Has Alzheimer's - Steph Jagger
June 02, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBSteph Jagger joins Paul to discuss the grief of loving someone with dementia. She also shares the small moments of beauty that can sometimes come out of this disease. Be sure to check out her book, Everything Left to Remember, where she beautifully documents the camping road trip she took with her mother while in the midst of her disease. More About Steph www.stephjagger.com www.instagram.com/stephjagger https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250261830/everythinglefttoremember ...
#645 - A Life Of Crime - Miller
May 26, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBMiller is one one of Paul’s support group friends. He joins Paul to talk about being on the other side of a chaotic life of crime. After having spent most of his life in a gang and going in and out of prison, he's turned a corner. He talks about his addiction, his childhood as a gang member, and what it was like, as a prisoner, to fight the California wildfires. Support Our Sponsors! WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review. It costs nothing. https://itu...
#644 Double Depression - Writer/Critic Bethanne Patrick
May 19, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBBethanne Patrick is a writer, literary critic, and podcast host (Missing Pages). She talks about her struggles with double depression, her experiences with being a supportive caretaker, and her life as a voracious reader. Besure to check out her new book, Life B: Overcoming Double Depression. More about Bethanne Personal website: https://www.bethannepatrick.com/ Life B's page on the Counterpoint website: https://www.counterpointpress.com/books/life-b/ Missing Pages from The P...
#643 Body Image & Eating Disorders - Jenny Zigrino
May 12, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBJenny Zigrino (@JennyZigrino) is a standup comedian from Minnesota who was put on a diet at the age of 5. She talks about how her parents’ reaction to her weight shaped her self-image, how she overcame her eating disorder, and how her body acceptance is continually evolving. Check out her brand new comedy hour, Jen-Z, on Youtube. More about Jenny Www.jennyzigrino.com Instagram and YouTube @jennyzigrino Tiktok @jennyzigrinocomedy Gaudy Positive podcast @gaudypositiveshow S...
#642 Institutionalized As A Teenager - Emi Nietfeld
May 05, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 114 MBEmi Nietfeld (@EmiNietfeld) is a writer and the author of the book Acceptance, a memoir of her journey through foster care, homelessness, and, eventually, to Harvard. She opens up about a childhood where she was often neglected and heavily medicated. She talks about her several stays in psychiatric wards and how she’s continuing to process her troubled childhood. More about Emi Twitter: @eminietfeld Instagram: @eminietfeld Facebook: @CheezIts Support Our Sponsors! WAYS TO HE...
#641 A "Holy Sh*t" Childhood - Kristine Kimmel
April 28, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBKristine Kimmel is a writer and a host of the How To Survive podcast (@PodHowToSurvive). She opens up about how therapy saved her marriage and what it’s like parenting teenage twins. She also shares some unbelievable moments from her violent and unpredictable childhood and talks about how she’s working to manage her own rage. Social Media links for Kristine https://www.instagram.com/podhowtosurvive/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-survive-with-danielle-kristine http...
#640 Remembering Charlie King
April 21, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBA tribute/re-airing for Paul’s friend Charlie who passed away last week after years of battling his demons. Charlie led an astoundingly painful life especially in regard to his mother (schizophrenia, depression), father (workaholic, hoarder), and sister (drug addict). He describes his descent into drugs (crack), emotionally damaged women and violence before finding the key to understanding his behavior. Support Our Sponsors! WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST Subscribe via iTunes and leav...
#639 Drawn To The Dark Side - Michelle E
April 14, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBMichelle E. is the daughter of Paul’s best childhood friend. Michelle opens up about her struggles with self-worth, her desire to feel seen and appreciated, her time working as an escort, and how she’s dealt with the fact that, as a child, she didn’t have contact with her father and was raised by a single mom with deep trust issues and possibly BPD. Support Our Sponsors! WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review. It costs nothing. https://itunes.apple.com/...
#638 Addicted To Drama - Dr. Scott Lyons
April 07, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBDr. Scott Lyons (@DrScottLyons) is a holistic psychologist, educator, author, and a renowned body-based trauma expert. Scott is the creator of The Embody Lab—the largest online learning platform for body-based trauma therapies—and developer of Somatic Stress Release, a holistic process of restoring biological resilience. He sits down with Paul to discuss the topic of his newest book, Addicted to Drama. More About Dr. Lyons Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos ...
#637 Career Anxiety/Satisfaction - Ashley Stahl
March 31, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBAshley Stahl (@AshleyStahl) is a counterterrorism professional turned career coach, the author of the bestselling book, You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, Design Your Dream Career, and the host of the You Turn Podcast. Her work has a great deal of overlap with mental health because it’s all about self-reflection and discovering who you are. We spend much of our lives working and Ashley aims to help people find a career that aligns with their skills and their values. M...