

Mental Illness Happy Hour
Paul Gilmartin
"Remarkable" - Psychology Today"A vital, compassionate gem that fills a desperate and under-addressed need in our society." - Esquire "A perversely safe place in which he and his guests talk about their fears, addictions and traumatic childhoods." - NY Times"Gilmartin makes a conscious effort to explore stories that aren’t black and white" - Slate Magazine"Praised by listeners all over the world" - Atlantic Monthly Named To Top Health Podcast List by: NY Times, Esquire, Slate, Oprah Magazine, Women's Health, Onion A.V. Club, Apple Podcast Staff
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Jun 12, 2020 • 44min
#491 Ted Lyde Returns
Paul's friend and fellow comedian/podcaster (Learning Not To Swear) returns to talk about George Floyd's murder, systemic racism, the police, looting, being a black father in America and the pandemic.
Follow Ted on IG and TW @TedLyde
FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/tlyde1
Learning Not To Swear Podcast www.TedLyde.Libsyn.com
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Jun 5, 2020 • 2h 20min
#490 Best Of - Dr Melanie Watkins
The board-certified psychiatrist answers questions about personality disorders, medication, problems in the mental health system and mental health in the black community.
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This episode is sponsored by mobile puzzle game Best Fiends. Download it for free at the Apple App store or Google Play.
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May 29, 2020 • 1h 36min
#489 Psychiatrist Dr. Esther Park MD
The psychiatrist shares her experience in deciding when it's appropriate to prescribe meds, diagnosing ADD/ADHD, the difference between role and identify, being Korean-American and children who want to transition.
Links provided by Dr. Park
www.OAK.care www.AACAP.org www.nami.org
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May 22, 2020 • 1h 19min
#488 Katie Vernoy Answers Your Questions
The licensed therapist @KatieVernoy returns to answers listener's questions about a variety of topics but mostly about ways to handle the pandemic emotionally and mentally.
More About Our Guest
katievernoy.com
mtsgpodcast.com
social:
https://www.facebook.com/KatieVernoyManagementConsultant
https://twitter.com/KatieVernoy
https://www.instagram.com/katievernoy/
For Modern Therapists:
https://www.facebook.com/therapyreimagined/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/therapyreimagined/
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May 15, 2020 • 1h 33min
#487 BiPolar I - Graphic Novelist Rachel Lindsay
The graphic novelist (Rx) opens up about her battles with Bipolar I, being involuntarily committed, and having been an ad account executive creating a campaign for the very pill she was taking, participating in the "commercialization of my own suffering."
More about Rachel. Instagram: @rlindsay_comics , twitter: @RLindsayComics and her website is:www.RachelLivesHereNow.com
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This episode is sponsored by SquareSpace. For 10% off the purchase of your first website or domain, after launching use offer code MENTAL at www.SquareSpace.com/mental
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May 8, 2020 • 1h 36min
#486 Dr Shaili Jain - PTSD
Having studied and worked with thousands of people with PTSD from combat, sexual, physical or emotional trauma, the Stanford faculty psychiatrist shares her 20 years of insights on PTSD.
Dr. Jain's website is www.DrShailiJainMD.com
Her book is called The Unspeakable Mind.
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May 1, 2020 • 1h 1min
Shame
This engaging discussion unpacks the heavy theme of shame, particularly around body image. Listeners share their stories, reflecting on the healing power of vulnerability. Humor meets heartache as personal anecdotes reveal the challenges of societal beauty standards. Childhood memories serve as a backdrop for exploring mental health, while moments of joy highlight the journey to self-acceptance. The dialogue fosters a sense of community, encouraging openness about insecurities and embracing one's unique experience.

Apr 24, 2020 • 35min
Pandemic 4
Paul reads listener experiences around their mental/emotional struggles and victories -some serious some humorous- including the Covid crisis.
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Apr 17, 2020 • 1h 27min
Being Broke & In Debt - Nathan Rabin
The blogger/author returns to open up about dealing with the strain of being fired, perpetually broke and in debt while trying to provide for his family.
More About Our Guest
www.NathanRabin.com
Check out his podcast Travolta/Cage www.NathanRabin.com/TravoltaCage
and buy his books
www.NathanRabin.com/shop
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Apr 10, 2020 • 48min
Coping w/the Pandemic 3
Another installment of Paul reading anonymous surveys submitted by listeners about their mental and emotional ups and downs during the pandemic as well as things they love.
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