Mental Illness Happy Hour

Ali Weiss (aka @AliWeissWorld) has made a career out of talking about difficult things. In this episode, she reveals her stories of addiction, abortion, and healing from childhood traumas. Be sure to check out her podcast Tales of Taboo for more. Live MIHH recording in Minneapolis Fri May 20th 8pm at Sisyphus Brewery. For tix or more info go here. https://dojour.us/e/15598More about Ali Weiss:Website www.AliWeissWorld.comInstagram @aliweissworldTales of Taboo podcast listen hereSupport 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.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2—————————————————————————Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod --------------------------------------------------------Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod  Become a one-time or monthly donor via Paypal or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)------------------------------------------------------------------------------Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services---------------------------------------------------See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Actor and stand-up comedian Adam Ferrara (@AdamFerrara) shares his struggles with panic, anxiety, and unlearning the patterns of his childhood–along with his appreciation for life lessons from his father. Be sure to check out The Adam Ferrara podcast for more.  Live Recording in Minneapolis Fri May 20th 8pm at Sisyphus Brewery. For tix or more info go here. https://dojour.us/e/15598More about Adam: Adam's Latest Standup Special - It's Scary in Herewww.AdamFerrara.comwww.Twitter.com/AdamFerrarawww.Instagram.com/AdamFerrarawww.Facebook.com/AdamFerraraSupport 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.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2—————————————————————————Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod --------------------------------------------------------Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod  Become a one-time or monthly donor via Paypal or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)------------------------------------------------------------------------------Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services---------------------------------------------------See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul’s support group friend, Jen W, opens up about living with schizoaffective disorder and her journey to becoming a nurse. She also delves into her experience as the daughter of a Thai immigrant and her adventures while working in Thailand. Live Recording in Minneapolis - Fri May 20th 8pm at Sisyphus Brewery. For tix or more info go here. https://dojour.us/e/15598Support 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.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2—————————————————————————Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod --------------------------------------------------------Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod  Become a one-time or monthly donor via Paypal or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)------------------------------------------------------------------------------Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services---------------------------------------------------See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Kenneth Adams is a therapist and author of Silently Seduced—which you may recognize as a book that changed Paul’s life. He offers insights on how to spot covert incest and enmeshment and offers advice on how to heal from these unhealthy dynamics.More About Dr. Adamswww.overcomingenmeshment.comCheck out his book about covert incest, Silently SeducedSupport 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.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2—————————————————————————Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod --------------------------------------------------------Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod  Become a one-time or monthly donor via Paypal or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)------------------------------------------------------------------------------Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services---------------------------------------------------See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul’s friend Mike Schmidt @the40YearOldBoy reflects on his mother’s complex life after her recent passing. She was a survivor and a protector–and also someone full of pain that she never overcame. Listen to more stories from Mike on his podcast, The 40 Year Old Boy.More About Mike:40 Year-Old Boy Podcast https://art19.com/shows/40yobTwitch https://www.twitch.tv/the40yearoldboy/homeYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/40YOBMikeTwitter https://twitter.com/the40yearoldboy?lang=enSupport 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.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2—————————————————————————Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod --------------------------------------------------------Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod  Become a one-time or monthly donor via Paypal or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)------------------------------------------------------------------------------Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services---------------------------------------------------See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul's hockey buddy, Limey, shares how important hockey and his team has been for him as someone who has struggled with depression–an illness that he didn’t realize, for a long time, he actually had. 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.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2—————————————————————————Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod --------------------------------------------------------Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod  Become a one-time or monthly donor via Paypal or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)------------------------------------------------------------------------------Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services---------------------------------------------------See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul’s guest Hannah opens up about her love addiction, promiscuity, and how she became a swinger. She also reveals the emotional turmoil of someone from her childhood coming back and shaking up her life. 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.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2—————————————————————————Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod --------------------------------------------------------Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod  Become a one-time or monthly donor via Paypal or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)------------------------------------------------------------------------------Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services---------------------------------------------------See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author Maggie Rowe, @ThisMaggieRowe, shares her story of growing up an Evangelical with Pure OCD and an obsessive fear of going to hell. She and Paul also engage in the podcast’s first “Envy Off”. Be sure to check Maggie’s new book, Easy Street.Buy Maggie's Book Easy Street hereFind out more about Maggie at www.MaggieRoweAuthor.comFollow her on Twitter @ThisMaggieRoweSupport 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.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2—————————————————————————Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod --------------------------------------------------------Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod  Become a one-time or monthly donor via Paypal or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)------------------------------------------------------------------------------Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services---------------------------------------------------See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gabe Howard is an author, podcaster, and mental health advocate who speaks honestly about living with bipolar disorder. He talks to Paul about his life before diagnosis and how he manages his mental health today now that he understands his condition.More About Gabe: Twitter: @gabehoward29 @psychcentral @healthline  Instagram: @gabehoward29 @psychcentralofficial @healthline Facebook:  Gabe Howard   *  Psych Central  *   Healthline  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.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2—————————————————————————Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod --------------------------------------------------------Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod  Become a one-time or monthly donor via Paypal or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)------------------------------------------------------------------------------Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services---------------------------------------------------See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe M sits down with Paul and opens about his experiences with sexual anorexia and his emotionally chaotic childhood. He also speaks candidly about his experience with sexual surrogacy as part of his healing process. 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.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2—————————————————————————Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod --------------------------------------------------------Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod  Become a one-time or monthly donor via Paypal or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)------------------------------------------------------------------------------Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services---------------------------------------------------See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.