Mental Illness Happy Hour
697 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5.7K ratings"Remarkable" - Psychology Today
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#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...
#636 Your Brain On Art - Ivy Ross & Susan Magsamen
March 24, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBSusan Magsamen and Ivy Ross join Paul to discuss their new book Your Brain on Art. They share the science behind how our brains and bodies transform when we participate in the arts. This episode will remind you why creativity should be a priority in your life, even if (maybe especially if) you don’t think of yourself as a creative person. More About Susan and Ivy: Website: https://www.yourbrainonart.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbrainonartbook/ LinkedIn: http...
#635 The Brain/Gut Connection - Dr Will Cole
March 17, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBDr. Will Cole (@DrWillCole) joins Paul to discuss the gut-brain connection and the impact that inflammation can have on all areas of our health. Dr. Cole specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems. Be sure to check out his podcast The Art of Being Well and his book Gut Feelings. For more about Dr W...
#634 Authenticity - Dr Carolyn Kurle
March 10, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBDr. Carolyn Kurle is a Biology Professor at UC San Diego. When she noticed that her students were coming to her for guidance about their mental and emotional struggles, she decided to write a book with her advice–which offers thoughts on finding your authenticity and connecting to your spark. Be sure to check out her book, The Guidance Groove. Find out more about Dr Kurle at www.GuidanceGroove.com and to find out how to buy her book The Guidance Groove: Escape Unproductive Habits,...
#633 - Romance & Mental Illness - Allison Raskin
March 03, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBAllison (@AllisonRaskin & @EmotionalSupportLady) opens up about her struggles with contamination OCD, sensory issues with clothing, anxiety, depression and compulsive thinking since age 4. The mental health advocate (in the process of getting her Master’s in psychology), podcaster and NY Times best-selling author (her new book is Overthinking About You: Navigating Romantic Relationships When You Have Anxiety, OCD and/or Depression)shares about being blessed with a supportive family ...
#632 "Good" vs "Bad" Perfectionism - Katherine Morgan Schafler
February 24, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBKatherine Morgan Schafler is a therapist and an author who studies perfectionism. She talks about healthy vs maladaptive perfectionism and the ways we can harness this tendency for good. Follow her @KatherineMorganSchafler. Check out her book, The Perfectionists Guide to Losing Control. About Katherine Buy her book https://www.perfectionistsguide.com/ Follow her on IG www.Instagram.com/katherinemorganschafler Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp onlin...
#631 Boundaries W/Parents - Kelly Collette
February 17, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBKelly Collette is a comedian, writer, artist, and an avid listener of the podcast. She opens up about going low contact with both of her parents and how she’s worked to set boundaries after a childhood filled with abuse and abandonment. Follow Kelly on social media @KellyCollette Visit her website www.KellyColletteComedy.com Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling. To get 10% off your first month go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental Must be 1...
#630 Wishing Your Family Would Change
February 10, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBWhy, oh why would you choose to go on vacation with your family when every other time it's been a train wreck? Rich, one of Paul’s support group friends (and previous guest), wanted to talk through his trouble accepting that his family won't change, the issues he’s been having from it, and he and Paul decided to record the conversation. They discuss validation seeking, unhealthy dating patterns, and how it all circles back to his family. Oh and the date he went on that redefines WT...
#629 Paul's Mentor Bill
February 03, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBYes Bill W. is his real name and he has been helping Paul for 19 years; inspiring him, helping him, making him laugh and giving him the truth when he needs to hear it. They talk about surrendering to things we're powerless over, developing good habits -especially human connection- to battle our demons and his lingering "shoulda-coulda-wouldas" on a professional baseball career that was cut short. Oh and of course a little talk about staying up for 3 nights doing cocaine. Support ...
#628 Losing Her Preteen To Suicide - Kathleen Hammond
January 27, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBKathleen Hammond is a mother who lost her child. She sits down with Paul to talk about childhood bullying, a parent’s perspective on losing a child to suicide, and how she manages to survive after this immense loss. Connect to Kathleen on FB https://www.facebook.com/kathleen.pelaez?mibextid=LQQJ4d Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling. To get 10% off your first month go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental Must be 18. For those under 18 you wil...
#627 Give A F*ck Actually - Dr Alex Wills
January 20, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBDr. Alex Wills is a psychiatrist & therapist who focuses on the importance of ‘radical emotional acceptance’. He discusses how we can accept our emotions and what happens when we ignore them. Be sure to check out his new book Give a Fuck, Actually. More About Dr. Wills YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alexwillsmd Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wb68UBEqXoZsAQe86jwZI Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/give-a-f-actually-with-dr-alex-wills/id1664423790 Ca...
#626 The Science Of A Good Life - Dr Robert Waldinger
January 13, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBDr. Robert Waldinger is a psychiatrist & a professor at Harvard Medical School who worked on an 85-year long study on what it takes to have a good life. His new book The Good Life expands on the results of that study and the science of relationships. More About Dr. Waldinger To watch his TED Talk, click here (https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_waldinger_what_makes_a_good_life_lessons_from_the_longest_study_on_happiness?language=en). This is a link to buy his upcoming book (https:/...
#625 The Black Sheep - Evan Schad
January 06, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBPaul’s friend (@Evan_Schad) shares about being the black sheep of the family (and having a “perfect” sibling) and eventually being sent to boarding school where he began to dissociate. He talks about bottoming out with a felony DUI and a trip to jail before finally asking for help. He also shares about learning to overcome his numbness, identify his emotions and eventually express them, especially in group therapy. Follow Evan on IG @Evan_Schad Support Our Sponsors! This episode...
#624 Best Of: Perfectionism - Meghan Daum
December 30, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBOriginally recorded in 2011, the critically-acclaimed author of 6 books (most recently The Problem With Everything), columnist and blogger (@Meghan_Daum) talks with Paul about growing up and later rebelling in a household where music and academia were everything. She talks about the pressure of starting a writing career in Manhattan and living a real-life Devil Wears Prada nightmare, where the idea of even living in a rundown building in a bohemian neighborhood became unattainable. ...
#623 Best Of - Kerri Kenney-Silver - Codependence
December 23, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBOriginally recorded in 2012 and voted a listener favorite, Kerri (@KerriKenneySilver @KerriKenney) is a comedian/actor/musician. She opens up about her childhood, the impact of her parents’ divorce, her obsessive worrying, her aborted engagement to a crack addict and what she learned about herself. People know Kerri from Reno 911, MTV’s The State, Bob’s Burgers, and the indie rock band Cake Like. Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling. To ...
#622 Best Of - OG Iranian Freedom Fighter Nadereh Fanaeian
December 16, 2022 08:00 - 2 hours - 122 MBOriginally recorded and aired in 2011 Nadereh’s story is sadly all too timely today. Nadereh (@NaderehShe) is a former Marxist revolutionary who fled her native Iran (while 6 months pregnant) after the capture and execution of her husband in the 1988 prisoner massacre where over 5000 were killed regardless of time served. Nadereh and her husband were the first wave of the killing, oppression and displacement that continues to this day in Iran by the same government that is in power ...
#621 Surviving Depression Hell - Liz E
December 09, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBPaul's support group friend is a 44-year-old single mom whose meds stopped working and before finding another one that worked, spiraled into a depressive episode that had her fearing for her life while also feeling unmotivated to change things or reach out for help. Liz also shares about her family's history of enmeshment, addiction, a dad with creepy boundaries and breaking her lifelong pattern of always needing one or more men to date for conquest and validation. Support Our Spon...
#620 Anonymous Confessions 2
December 02, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBPaul reads listener's surveys describing their demons, dreams, failures, accomplishments, resentments and loves. Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling. To get 10% off your first month go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental Must be 18. For those under 18 you will be redirected to or can go directly to TeenCounseling at www.teencounseling.com WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review. It costs nothing. https://itunes.app...
#619 Neal Brennan's Horrifying DMT Ride
November 25, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBComedian Neal Brennan (@NealBrennan) shares about his experiences with 5-MeO-DMT, ayahuasca, meds, TMS, and various modes of talk therapy. He also discusses the psychology of the comedy brain and how the mean voice in his head distorts reality. For more about Neal: Check out this newest Netflix standup special Neal Brennan: Blocks www.NealBrennan.com Twitter and IG @NealBrennan FB www.Facebook.com/NealBrennanOfficial Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterH...
#618 What Is A "Good Asian Son"? - Chris Chou
November 18, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBChris Chou is one of Paul’s closest friends and a member of his support group. Chris shares what it was like moving to the U.S. as a child and how toxic parenting left him struggling with his sense of self, the high expectations of his Asian parents and facing his anger and intimacy issues. Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling. To get 10% off your first month go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental Must be 18. For those under 18 you will be redi...
#617 Anger & Trauma - Thomas Hayes
November 11, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBThomas Hayes is a modern furniture designer and a friend of Paul’s. He opens up about the emotional incest, violence, and sexual abuse he experienced in his childhood and how he works through the anger that it’s left him with as an adult. Check out his furniture at www.ThomasHayesStudio.com Follow him on IG at www.instagram.com/thomashayesstudio Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling. To get 10% off your first month go to www.BetterHelp...
#616 Postpartum Bipolar w/Psychosis - Jessica Ekhoff
November 04, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBJessica Ekhoff is an attorney who, after giving birth to her first child, was diagnosed with postpartum bipolar. She talks about her psychosis which led to a stay at an inpatient facility and how she’s since stabilized and gotten back to her life. The pre-order page for Jessica’s book Super Sad Unicorn: A Memoir of Mania: https://jessica-ekhoff.presale.manuscripts.com/ Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/ The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: http...
#615 - Science Of Stuck - Britt Frank
October 28, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBBritt Frank is a therapist, educator, trauma specialist, and the author of the book The Science of Stuck. She opens up about her addictions, her experience of joining a cult, and the importance of understanding the context of your own mental health. More About Britt: IG @BrittFrank website www.ScienceOfStuck.com Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling. To get 10% off your first month go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental Must be 18. For those ...
#614 Self-Loathing - Jerry Stahl Returns
October 21, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBJerry Stahl (@SomeJerryStahl) is a novelist and screenwriter working through his own worries, self-sabotage, and depression. He opens up about addiction and his current work with EMDR. He also reads an excerpt from his new book, Nein, Nein, Nein. More About Jerry: Follow Jerry on Twitter @SomeJerryStahl and get his books from your favorite booksellers. Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling. To get 10% off your first month go to www.Bet...
#613 People Pleasing & Panic Attacks - Liz Miele
October 14, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBStandup comedian Liz Miele (@LizMiele) opens up about panic attacks, people pleasing, her family history of mental illness–and how setting boundaries has changed everything. Be sure to check out her new standup special, The Ghost of Academic Future. Liz’s new stand-up special “The Ghost of Academic Future” is available for free streaming on YouTube at www.youtube.com/lizmiele Liz has tour dates through 2022. Find tix and keep updated on live dates at https://lizmiele.com/ Her b...
#612 Meaning & Purpose - Eric Zimmer
October 07, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBEric Zimmer(@oneyoufeed) is a Behavior Coach and the host of the podcast, The One You Feed. He shares his story of recovery from heroin addiction & homelessness and how he finally decided to take the steps needed to care for himself and create the life he wants. More About Eric Zimmer: https://www.oneyoufeed.net/ https://www.facebook.com/1ufeed/ https://twitter.com/oneyoufeed https://www.instagram.com/one_you_feed/ Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp...
#611 Money & Emotions - Graham Elwood
September 30, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBGraham Elwood (@GrahamElwood) is a comedian and Paul’s long-time friend. He opens up about his struggles with debt and using shopping as a means of escape. He co-produced the L.A. Podcast Festival as well as a podcasting doc called Ear Buds which features Paul & MIHH. More About Graham: Website www.GrahamElwood.com FB www.facebook.com/GrahamElwoodComedy Twitter www.twitter.com/GrahamElwood IG www.instagram.com/grahamelwood Youtube www.youtube.com/user/grahamelwood Support Our...
#610 Quality & Types of Therapy - Kati Morton LMFT
September 23, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBAuthor and LMFT Kati Morton (@KatiMorton) joins Paul for an overview of therapy. She goes over the different types of therapists as well as the therapy modalities and what to expect with each of them. Check out Kati’s YouTube channel and her book Are U Ok? for more. More About Katie: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/katimorton Website www.katimorton.com Twitter @KatiMorton Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling. To get 10% off your firs...
#609 Attacked By Jan 6 Mob - Winston Pingeon
September 16, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBFormer Capitol Police Officer Winston Pingeon opens up about the chaos and the trauma of the insurrection on January 6th, 2021. He also shares his own story of how he became a cop, why he left, and how channeling his inner artist has provided a sort of therapy and even gained him some important recognition. Winston’s website is: https://www.winstonwatercolors.com/ Instagram @WinstonWatercolors Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WinstonWatercolors Support Our Sponsors! This episod...
#608 BiPolar - Kimi Culp
September 09, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBKimi Culp is a TV and film producer and the host of the podcast, All The Wiser (@AllTheWiserPod) She opens up about her own bipolar diagnosis as well as her father’s and how being honest and outspoken about having bipolar changed her life in the best way. More About Kimi www.KimiCulp.com www.AllTheWiserPodcast.com www.Twitter.com/AllTheWiserPod www.Instagram.com/AllTheWiserPodcast www.Facebook.com/AllTheWiserPodcast Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHe...
#607 Adoption, Autism, BPD - Lacey
September 02, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBLacey was adopted by an emotionally abusive family at the age of two. She shares her experience with that pain as well as how she navigates living with autism, ADHD, and BPD. She also shares her story of life in the military–which included its own trauma. Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling. To get 10% off your first month go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental Must be 18. For those under 18 you will be redirected to or can go directly to TeenC...
#606 Burnout or Depression? Keith Miller LCSW
August 26, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBKeith Miller is a clinical social worker, author, and podcaster (The Soul of Life Show). He shares about caregiver burnout, identifying depression, the physical aspects of emotions, his focus on DBR therapy, and his life growing up Baptist and eventually leaving the church. More about Keith www.keithmillercounseling.com www.souloflifeshow.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-soul-of-life/id1531607495 www.facebook.com/souloflifeshow www.twitter.com/souloflifeshow www...
#605 Anonymous Confessions
August 19, 2022 07:07 - 1 hour - 66 MBPaul reads surveys filled out by listeners (anonymously) sharing the deepest parts of themselves; their struggles, victories, fears, loves, traumas, kinks, memories, hopes, mistakes and dreams. Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling. To get 10% off your first month go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental Must be 18. For those under 18 you will be redirected to or can go directly to TeenCounseling at www.teencounseling.com WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAS...
#604 Anxiety & PTSD - Michael Brose
August 12, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBMichael Brose is a former police officer turned recovery counselor. He’s also one of Paul’s support group friends. He talks about what led him to become a cop, how it magnified his anxiety, hyper-vigilance, and addiction, and how he finally got out. Follow Michael on Instagram at www.Instagram.com/superBrose Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling. To get 10% off your first month go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental Must be 18. For those under 1...
#603 - Bittersweetness - Susan Cain
August 05, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBSusan Cain is a best-selling author and someone who thinks very deliberately about emotions. She sits down with Paul and shares her journey from attorney to writer and how her appreciation for melancholy turned into her new book, Bittersweet. More About Susan Cain https://www.amazon.com/Bittersweet-Sorrow-Longing-Make-Whole/dp/0451499786 https://susancain.net Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling. To get 10% off your first month go to ...
#602 Best Of - Schizophrenia - Dr Elyn Saks
July 29, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBOriginally aired in 2015. The USC professor of law, psychiatry and psychology (in addition to a PhD in Psychoanalysis) talks about her history of schizophrenia, her multiple hospitalizations and how she has learned to manage it. They also talk about mental health and the law. We will be back with new episodes in August. Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling. To get 10% off your first month go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental Must be 18. For th...
#601 Best Of - Conflict - Randy Olea
July 22, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBOriginally aired in 2013. A father/brother figure to Paul, the high-school teacher reflects on his Mexican heritage, violent upbringing, tour in Vietnam, stints as a bouncer at a Hell’s Angels bar, and a Club Med guide, his getting “struck sober” and how he has evolved into the man his father never was. We will be back with new episodes in August. Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling. To get 10% off your first month go to www.BetterHelp.c...
#600 Best Of - Baron Vaughn
July 15, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBOriginally aired in 2013, the actor/comedian (Conan, Jimmy Fallon, Comedy Central) talks about his struggle to feel “authentically black” without betraying who he is, the state of comedy in the black community, honing his artistic voice, and his nerdish, turbulent childhood especially with his alcoholic mother. More About Baron www.BaronVaughn.com Twitter @BaronVonBlaq Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling. To get 10% off your first mon...
#599 Best Of - Pedophile Ring Survivor - Anneke Lucas
July 08, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 128 MBOriginally aired in 2015. Sold by her mother to a pedophile ring led by powerful politicians and aristocrats in her native Belgium, Anneke’s story is about more than just survival. She talks about the ways her PTSD affects her life but also about the empathy she learned at a young age that inspires her to teach yoga in prisons, especially fellow survivors of sex-trafficking. Anneke has a book out entitled Quest For Love: Memoir of a Child Sex Slave More about Anneke: website: http...
#598 - Rescuing - Dr. Edward Shahrokh
July 01, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBDr. Edward Shahrokh is Paul’s support group friend who also happens to be a psychologist. He studies addiction relapse and is well-versed in the psychology of “rescuers”--particularly because he used to be one himself. To read Dr. Shahrokh’s dissertation click go here https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335060384_THE_EXPERIENCE_OF_RELAPSE_AFTER_LONG-TERM_SOBRIETY_AND_SUBSEQUENT_RETURN_TO_SOBRIETY Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseli...
#597 Mary Mack Live
June 24, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBMary Mack (@MaryMackComedy) is a comedian, writer, and actor. Today, she sits down with Paul in an episode that takes place LIVE at Sisyphus Brewing in Minneapolis where she talks about growing up in a very small town and navigating her complicated family when she’s the only one in therapy. More about Mary IG/Twitter @MaryMackComedy Facebook is www.Facebook.com/MaryMackComedy1 www.MaryMackcomedy.com Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counselin...
#596 Love Avoidance - Rebecca D
June 17, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBRebecca D is a friend from Paul’s support group. She opens up about her experience with covert incest (a father who treated her like his “wingman” when he was dating or weighing a woman’s attractiveness), her love-avoidant behavior, and her addictions to fantasy and marijuana. 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 ——————————————————...