

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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Mar 8, 2019 • 2h 7min
Remembering Jenn Golick
Weeks after recording this episode last year, therapist Dr. Jennifer Golick was killed by a combat veteran with PTSD whom she was helping. She talks about her work with vets, covert incest and codependence.
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Mar 1, 2019 • 2h 3min
Remembering Brody Stevens
One of the most unique voices in comedy ended his life last week. Paul shares some thoughts on it, reads a listener email and replays episode 100, an interview with Brody from Feb 2013, in its entirety.
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Feb 22, 2019 • 1h 32min
Catholic Black Sheep - Joe Bill
Paul's longtime friend and improv teacher talk about his violent ex-Notre Dame football player dad, his mentally unstable and sexually abusive mother and how he found his voice in creativity but still struggles with shame, codependency and self-love.
Links Mentioned
To fill out the listener demographic survey (anonymously) and help the show attract advertisers go to www.PodSurvey.com/mental
More About Our Guest Joe Bill Teaches FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/182602909978/ BASSPROV: https://www.facebook.com/BASSPROV/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjoebill Tumbler...yes, Tumbler: http://mrjoebill.tumblr.com
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling. To get a free week go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental Must be 18.
This episode is sponsored by Handy. To get your first 3-hour cleaning for $39 when you sign up for a plan go to www.Handy.com/mental and use offer code MENTAL Recurring charge terms and conditions apply.
This episode is sponsored by MadisonReed hair coloring kits. For 10% off your first color kit plus free shipping go to www.Madison-Reed.com and use offer code MENTAL
This episode is sponsored by Parcast's Crimes of Passion podcast. Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts or go to www.Parcast.com/Passion
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Feb 15, 2019 • 2h 1min
Religious & Sexual Orientation OCD - Kimberley Quinlan LMFT
Licensed therapist (LMFT) Kimberley Quinlan returns to talk about two types of OCD; Scrupulosity - a fear of sinning or having sinned, and Sexual Orientation OCD - an obsession about one's present or future orientation. She and Paul share their own fears and "fuckups" Kimberley also hosts her own podcast Your Anxiety Toolkit.
More About Our Guestcbtschool.comKimberleyquinlan-lmft.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/your-anxiety-toolkit/id1098792502?mt=2
Support Our Sponsors!
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling. To get a free week go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental Must be 18.
This episode is sponsored by the Calm meditation/relaxation app. For 25% off a Calm Premium Subscription go to www.Calm.com/mental
This episode is sponsored by MadisonReed home hair-coloring kits. For 10% off (plus free shipping) your first color kit go to www.Madison-Reed.com and use offer code MENTAL
This episode is sponsored by Policy Genius. For more info on comparing insurance rates/coverages go to www.PolicyGenius.com
This episode is sponsored by the podcast Josie and Johnny Are Having A Baby With You.
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Feb 8, 2019 • 2h 15min
Amy G - Male Attention & Safety
Paul's support group friend opens up about being addicted to male attention while also fearing them, feeling unsafe, love addiction, growing up without her bio dad (without explanation) and the power of vulnerability in healing.
Support Our Sponsors!
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling. To get a free week go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental Must be 18.
This episode is sponsored by BlueChew. To try it for free plus $5 shipping go to www.BlueChew.com and use offer code MENTAL
This episode is sponsored by Care/Of. For 50% off your first month of personalized vitamins go to www.TakeCareOf.com and use offer code MENTAL50
This episode is sponsored by MadisonReed. For 10% off (plus free shipping) your first color kit go to www.Madison-Reed.com and use offer code MENTAL
WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST
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Feb 1, 2019 • 2h 3min
Psychiatrist/Writer Dr. Paul Puri
The psychiatrist and tv writer (Chicago Med) shares about his childhood, why some of his peers overprescribe medications, the importance of talk therapy, some info on hypnosis and Paul opens up about his health fears especially around meds and long-term health.
More About Our Guest
http://paulrpurimd.com
Support Our Sponsors!
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling. To get a free week go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental Must be 18.
This episode is sponsored by BlueChew. Get your 1st shipment free when you visit www.BlueChew.com and use offer code MENTAL After that it's only $5 shipping
This episode is sponsored by ThirdLove bras and underwear. For 15% off your first order go to www.FirstLove.com/mental
This episode is sponsored by MadisonReed home hair-coloring kits. To get 10% off your 1st kit (plus free shipping) go to www.Madison-Reed.com and use offer code MENTAL
Other Links Mentioned
www.RAINN.org The Rape and Incest National Network
WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST
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Jan 25, 2019 • 1h 42min
Feeling Like An Outsider - Glenn Lutz
The author (Go F*%#, I Mean Find Yourself) opens up about being mixed race and battling depression and feeling like an outsider as far back as childhood. He and Paul share things they're grateful for and read inspirational quotes from his book.
More About Our Guest
Buy Glenn's book here
Follow him on Instagram @Glenn_Lutz
Support Our Sponsors!
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling. To get a free week go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental Must be 18.
This episode is sponsored by Spotify
This episode is sponsored by MadisonReed hair coloring kits. For 10% off your first kit (plus free shipping) go to www.Madison-Reed.com and use offer code MENTAL
This episode is sponsored by EveryPlate meal kit delivery service. For 6 free meals across your first 3 weeks and free shipping on your first delivery go to www.EveryPlate.com and use offer code MENTAL6
WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST
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Jan 21, 2019 • 35min
Bonus Ep - Listener Struggles/Secrets
Some "Shame and Secrets" surveys and some "Awfulsome" and "Happy Moments" surveys as well.
This episode is sponsored by StitchFix online personal styling service. Get started at www.StitchFix.com/mental and get 25% off when you keep all 5 items in your box.
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Jan 18, 2019 • 1h 51min
Fears & Loves w/Nora McInerney Live
The author (It's OK to Laugh and No Happy Endings) and host of the podcast Terrible Thanks For Asking returns in front of live audience in Minneapolis. She, Paul and the audience share their fears and loves and answer some questions.
More About Our Guest
Check out her books and where to buy them at www.noraborealis.com/book
Follow her on social media @NoraBorealis
And of course check out her great podcast Terrible Thanks For Asking
Support Our Sponsors!
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling. To get a free week go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental Must be 18.
This episode is sponsored by SquareSpace. For a free trial go to www.SquareSpace.com/mental and when you're ready to launch use offer code MENTAL for 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.
This episode is sponsored by PolicyGenius. For a simple way to compare insurance quotes go to www.PolicyGenius.com
This episode is sponsored by Spotify podcast listening app.
Other Links Mentioned
Paul's dog pictures and music http://paul-gilmartin.squarespace.com/
WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST
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Jan 15, 2019 • 42min
Bonus Ep - Maternal Incest - Daniel M
After hearing mens' stories about experiencing incest (overtly or covertly) by their mothers, Daniel reached out to Paul with his story and has come to share it (with his girlfriend for support as well.)
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