58. VBT in Focus: Paul Gilmartin on Mental Health and Therapy

Paul Gilmartin is a former stand-up comedian and host of the widely popular Mental Illness Happy Hour podcast. We speak with him about his journey with clinical depression, insights on mental health and psychotherapy from ten years of hearing others’ personal stories, and his own experiences of very bad therapy. Plus, Paul shares his thoughts on self-obsession and the quest for fame.

VBT in Focus is a series of sporadic episodes in which Carrie and Ben have the privilege of chatting with their favorite thinkers in the field of psychotherapy. Thank you for listening. Support the show by becoming a monthly subscriber on Patreon to receive access to bonus episodes or by making a one-time contribution via PayPal.

Show Notes:

• The Mental Illness Happy Hour
• My First Day In Therapy Survey
• Do Psychotherapists Improve With Time and Experience? A Longitudinal Analysis of Outcomes in a Clinical Setting
• Why Finding a Black Therapist Made All the Difference
• White Therapists, Here’s What Your Black Colleagues Want You to Know
• Very Bad Therapy: Website / Facebook / Tell Us Your Story