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How to Work Through Fear and Depression with Paul Gilmartin

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Morals That Your Higher Power Would Bring

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I worry that I'm putting negative energy into the world and I worry about that. But I also feel like I do this character well. I have no desire to do regular monology as a stand-up anymore. Because some of the things he says are super fucked up and dark because I'm satirizing that real element in our country, I question myself sometimes. Does this need to be put out into the world? Are you going to just create more animosity and contribute towards that? What feels like a civil war on the horizon? Yeah. Or does it bring relief to people who feel helpless and voiceless with the meanness going on around us,. especially by people who call themselves Christians

Paul Gilmartin is a stand-up comedian, podcast host, and television personality best known as the long time host of TBS’ Dinner and a Movie. Since 2011, Paul has been the host and executive producer of the podcast, Mental Illness Happy Hour.

In this episode, Eric and Paul discuss his strategies and practical approaches to deal with fear and depression.

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Paul Gilmartin and I Discuss What How to Work Through Fear and Depression and …

His podcast, Mental Illness Happy Hour
How we all have something that we worship that orients our actions
Learning to be truly and deeply vulnerable
How there is no instant gratification in spirituality
Living a fear based life and addictive behaviors
Reconnecting with the body’s instincts
Getting curious about the thoughts that come up during meditation
The difference between self reflection and self obsession
Strategies for moving away from self obsessing
Finding himself stuck in the paralysis of perfection
The importance of taking a break from the world when you need it
The opposing forces of fear and hope
Moving through his fears and depression
How acting according to his values keeps him connected to his higher power
His spiritual growth includes facing his everyday fears
Learning to see past our mental barriers and realize what we’re capable of

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