Episoder

  • Sepideh Saremi (@runwalktalk) is a psychotherapist and the creator of Run Walk Talk, an innovative approach to therapy that utilizes movement and exercise during your therapy session. Sepideh also shares an intimate portrait of her childhood which includes working through her father’s addictions and abuse as well as living as an undocumented person.

    Sepideh’s links: 

    runwalktalk.com

    sepidehsaremi.com

    Instagram: 

    @runwalktalk

    @sepidehiswriting

    If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is transitioning from @MIHHfurniture to its new handle @ShapedFurniture

    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST

    Subscribe via iTunes. It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. 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 at https://mentalpod.com/donate

    You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]

    To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Ruby Cohen Love shares her experience of living with Bipolar I, including extreme mania, hospitalization, and how she takes care of herself now. She also talks about the death cafe movement and her own company, Cafe Mortel, which provides community and conversation relating to mortality. 

    More about Ruby and Cafe Mortel: CafĂ© Mortel is a creative platform and production company that reimagines how we think about life, death, and legacy through art, design, and luxury. Visit the website to sign up and stay updated on her upcoming talk show, unique events, and exclusive product launches. Follow her on IG @Cafe.Mortel Visit www.cafemortel.world

    This episode is sponsored by Smalls cat food. For 50% off your first order, head to Smalls.com/MENTAL and use code MENTAL. 

    If you’re interested in seeing and possibly buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is @MIHHfurniture

    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST

    Subscribe via iTunes. It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. 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 at https://mentalpod.com/donate

    You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]

    To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Mangler du episoder?

    Klikk her for å oppdatere manuelt.

  • David Finch (@HoodFinch) is an actor/writer/producer turned full time visual artist. His new book of clever comics (Output of a Perfectionist) draws from the ups and downs of his own life, including his path to sobriety. 

    More about David (including buying his artwork or book of comics Output Of A Perfectionist)

    www.HoodFinch.com

    This episode is sponsored by Babbel language learning app. For 60% off your subscription go to www.Babbel.com/Breath. Rules and restrictions may apply.

    If you’re interested in seeing and possibly buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is @MIHHfurniture

    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST

    Subscribe via iTunes. It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. 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 at https://mentalpod.com/donate

    You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]

    To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • George Kappas is a hypnotherapist and a Director at the Hypnosis Motivation Institute. He unpacks the misconceptions about hypnotherapy, discusses how susceptible we are to language, and shares his experience with physical pain being solved through hypnotherapeutic techniques. 

    For more about George and the Hypnosis Motivational Institute

    https://hypnosis.edu/

    This episode is sponsored by Field of Greens. For 15% off plus free shipping visit www.fieldofgreens.com and use promo code MENTAL. 

    If you’re interested in seeing and possibly buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is @MIHHfurniture

    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST

    Subscribe via iTunes. It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. 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 at https://mentalpod.com/donate

    You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]

    To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Dr. Peter Levine is a psychologist and biophysicist and the developer of the therapeutic modality, Somatic Experiencing. He is also the author of the wildly popular book, Waking the Tiger and Founder and President of the Ergos Institute for Somatic Education. He opens up about his own trauma and what led him to his ground-breaking work.

    Peter's new book, An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey is available at: 

    Ergos Institute, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Amazon UK, Inner Traditions, Books A Million, and Bookshop.org

    Learn more about Peter and Somatic ExperiencingÂź (SEℱ) at somaticexperiencing.com

    This episode is sponsored by Smalls cat food. For 50% off your first order, head to Smalls.com/MENTAL and use code MENTAL. 

    This episode is sponsored by 23andMe for 10% off go to www.23andme.com/mental. Total Health membership includes services initiated and performed by third-party clinicians and lab providers through the 23andMe platform. Additional terms and conditions also apply. See 23andme.com to learn more. Total Health Membership not available to residents of HI, NJ, NY, RI and US territories.

    This episode is sponsored by IQ Bar. For 20% off all products and free shipping text MENTAL to 64-000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.

    If you’re interested in seeing and possibly buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is @MIHHfurniture

    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST

    Subscribe via iTunes. It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. 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 at https://mentalpod.com/donate

    You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]

    To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Mario Adrion (@MarioAdrion) is a comedian and former model who aims to bring vulnerability to masculinity. He opens up about several instances of sexual assault that he suffered as a model traveling the world in the hopes that it helps others share their stories. 

    For more about Mario: www.MarioAdrion.com

    IG @MarioAdrion

    Youtube.com/MarioAdrion

    TikTok.com/MarioAdrion3

    This ep is sponsored by Vimergy. For free shipping use code MENTAL at www.vimergy.com

    This ep is sponsored by IQ Bar. For 20% off all products and free shipping text MENTAL to 64-000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.

    If you’re interested in seeing and possibly buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is @MIHHfurniture

    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST

    Subscribe via iTunes. It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. 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 at https://mentalpod.com/donate

    You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]

    To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Dr. Kat Kaeni is a perinatal psychologist and the host of the Mom and Mind podcast. She shares how she decided to focus on this under-resourced specialty and opens up about her own experiences with depression, anxiety, and OCD related to pregnancy and parenthood. 

    More about Dr. Kaeni:

    Podcast: http://momandmind.com/

    Website: https://wellmindperinatal.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momandmind/

    This ep is sponsored by IQ Bar. For 20% off all products and free shipping text MENTAL to 64-000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.

    If you’re interested in seeing and possibly buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is @MIHHfurniture

    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST

    Subscribe via iTunes. It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. 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 at https://mentalpod.com/donate

    You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]

    To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Dr. Jamil Zaki is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Stanford who studies cynicism and hope. He shares what he’s learned through his research, what drew him to study the brain in this way, and offers practical ways you can work through your cynical tendencies and lean in to hope. Watch for his new book Hope for Cynics The Surprising Science of Human Goodness.

    More About Dr. Zaki:

    Buy his new book Hope For Cynics here https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Cynics-Surprising-Science-Goodness/dp/153874306X

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamil-zaki-b0b4a9192

    Dr. Zaki’s TED Talk on “How to Escape the Cynicism Trap” with 3 million+ views

    This ep is sponsored by IQ Bar. For 20% off all products and free shipping text MENTAL to 64-000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.

    This ep is sponsored by Field of Greens. For 15% off your first order plus free rush shipping visit www.FieldOfGreens.com and use promo code MENTAL

    This ep is sponsored by the language learning app Babbel. Get up to 60% off your subscription at www.Babbel.com/breath

    If you’re interested in seeing and possibly buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is @MIHHfurniture

    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST

    Subscribe via iTunes. It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. 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 at https://mentalpod.com/donate

    You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]

    To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Kody Green is a speaker, podcast host, and peer support specialist. He is also living with Undifferentiated Schizophrenia. He talks about growing up with a mother who has schizophrenia, how he came to terms with having it himself, and how he leads a full and functional life with the help of treatment and his support system. Look for his podcast, Unseen and Unheard. 

    For more about Kody: website: https://www.kodygreen.com/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schizophrenichippie?lang=en%22%20\o%20%22https://www.tiktok.com/@schizophrenichippie?lang=en%22%20\t%20%22_blank

    Here is the article a listener mentioned on the podcast regarding ASPD and remorse/empathy.

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0010440X05001392

    If you’re interested in seeing and possibly buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is @MIHHfurniture

    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST

    Subscribe via iTunes. It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. 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 at https://mentalpod.com/donate

    You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]

    To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

    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 Scheer (@PaulScheer) is a comedian, actor, podcaster–and now an author. He shares his story of living constantly on edge as a child and opens up about the physical and mental abuse he suffered. He also discusses how he broke the cycle and stopped himself from becoming a bully. Look for his new book, Joyful Recollections of Trauma.

    For more about Paul including his socials and where to buy his book go to www.PaulScheer.com

    Instagram @PaulScheer

    FB www.facebook.com/thePaulScheer

    His podcast How Did This Get Made https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-did-this-get-made/id409287913

    Twitter. www.twitter.com/paulscheer

    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/PaulScheerVideos

    This episode is sponsored by Open Space Therapy Collective and their podcast My Therapist Is Out, both specializing in counseling and the LGBTQ+ community. For more info go to www.openspacetherapycollective.com

    Listen to their podcast https://www.openspacetherapycollective.com/mytherapistisout

    Follow them on IG @OpenSpaceTherapyCollective

    TikTok @OpenSpaceTherapy

    If you’re interested in seeing and possibly buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is @MIHHfurniture

    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH 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 at https://mentalpod.com/donate

    You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]

    To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

    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.

  • Andrea Dunlop is a novelist and the host of the podcast Nobody Should Believe Me, a deep dive into the world of Munchausen and Munchausen by Proxy. She aims to shed light on this misunderstood condition and the tragedy that follows in its wake. 

    More About Andrea:

    www.Instagram.com/AndreaDunlop

    www.Youtube.com/@NobodyShouldBelieveMePod

    www.AndreaDunlop.net

    If you’re interested in seeing and possibly buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is @MIHHfurniture

    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH 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 at https://mentalpod.com/donate

    You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]

    To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

    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. Frank Anderson is a psychiatrist and psychotherapist specializing in psychic pain and trauma. He is working to bring trauma therapies to a wider audience via his books and his various online trainings. He shares his personal story from childhood to now, including his time studying under trauma specialist Bessel van der Kolk. Look for Dr. Anderson’s newest book, To Be Loved. 

    Buy Frank’s book To Be Loved here https://www.amazon.ca/Be-Loved-Story-Trauma-Transformation/dp/1962305112

    If you’re interested in seeing and possibly buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is @MIHHfurniture

    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH 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 at https://mentalpod.com/donate

    You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]

    To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

    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.

  • Back by popular demand Paul does a listener-survey-only episode. From bleak and dark to touching and funny, listeners share their best and worst moments in vulnerable detail. Plus two servings of Spam.

    If you’re interested in seeing and possibly buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is @MIHHfurniture

    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH 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 at https://mentalpod.com/donate

    You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]

    To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

    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.

  • Comedian and writer DeAnne Smith shares their story of dealing with gender identity, sexuality, and anxiety. Look for their stand-up featured in Hannah Gadsby’s Gender Agenda on Netflix. 

    For more about DeAnne:

    www.DeAnneSmith.com

    www.Twitter.com/DeAnne_Smith

    www.Facebook.com/DeAnneSmithComedian

    www.Instagram.com/DeAnne_Smith

    This ep is sponsored by the Open Space Therapy Collective and their LGBTQ+ focused podcast My Therapist Is Out.https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/my-therapist-is-out/id1671649005

     Follow them on IG @openspacetherapycollective and on TikTok @openspacetherapy

    If you’re interested in seeing and possibly buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is @MIHHfurniture

    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH 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 at https://mentalpod.com/donate

    You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]

    To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

    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. Heather Sandison is a naturopathic doctor focused on dementia care. She is the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego’s premier brain optimization clinic. She shares her research with Paul and provides hope for dementia prevention and care through lifestyle changes you can make right now. Watch for her new book, Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health.

    More about Dr. Sandison and links she recommends:

    Dr. Dale Bredesen, Senior Director of Precision Brain Health at Pacific Neuroscience Institute

    Research Paper by Dr. Sandison and her team 

    Research Paper by Dr. Toups and Dr. Bredesen

    https://reversingalzheimersbook.com

    This episode is sponsored by Babbel language learning app. For 60% off your subscription go to www.Babbel.com/breath

    If you’re interested in seeing and possibly buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is @MIHHfurniture

    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH 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 at https://mentalpod.com/donate

    You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]

    To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

    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.

  • Sierra Katow is a comedian, writer, and actress (The Sex Lives of College Girls). She shares her journey to becoming a comedian, dealing with depression, and how she survived Harvard. Be sure to check out her debut stand-up special, Funt, streaming online. 

    More about Sierra: 

    Her stand up special Funt: Available now from Comedy Dynamics

    Where to Watch

    Follow Sierra

    IG: @sierrakatow

    TikTok: @sierrakatow

    Web: sierrakatow.com

    If you’re interested in seeing and possibly buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is @MIHHfurniture

    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH 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 at https://mentalpod.com/donate

    You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]

    To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

    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.

  • Bruce W. Brackett (@BWB.Positivity) is an author and artist who, along with his sisters, was taken away from his mother and put into foster care when he was a child. He shares his story of his early childhood pain, his addiction, and the surprising love that he found in his foster parents and his life as a theater kid. Look for his new book How To Breathe While Suffocating: A Story of Overcoming Addiction, Recovering From Trauma, and Healing my Soul.

    More about Bruce:

    Socials @BWB.Positivity

    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@bwb.positivity

    Buy his book How To Breathe While Suffocating 

    Amazon.com: How to Breathe While Suffocating: A Story Of Overcoming Addiction, Recovering From Trauma, and Healing My Soul eBook : Brackett, Bruce W.: Kindle Store

    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH 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 at https://mentalpod.com/donate

    You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]

    To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

    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 Samuel Wilkinson is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and the Associate Director of the Depression Research Program at Yale University. Much of his research has involved the use of ketamine and other psychedelic therapies as well as the power of purpose and altruism in mental health care. 

    Click below to buy his book 

    Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply about the Meaning of Our Existence: Wilkinson, Samuel T.: 9781639365173: Amazon.com: Books

    This episode is sponsored by the Babbel language-learning app. For up to 60% off go to www.Babbel.com/Breath

    This episode is sponsored by the podcast The Quiet Journeys of Professor Atwood. Listen here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quiet-journeys-of-professor-atwood/id1526404626

    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH 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 at https://mentalpod.com/donate

    You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]

    To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

    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.

  • Johnny Crowder (@JohnnyCrowderLovesYou) is the lead singer of a death metal band and a suicide survivor who shares his story, which includes battles with schizophrenia and depression and how he spreads care for humankind through his music. Check out his TED Talk “Why I don't want to die anymore”.

    More about Johnny: 

    Website: copenotes.com

    FB: facebook.com/johnnyxcrowder

    IG: instagram.com/johnnycrowderlovesyou

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnnycrowder

    This episode was sponsored by the podcast The Quiet Journeys of Professor Atwood. Listen here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quiet-journeys-of-professor-atwood/id1526404626

    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH 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 at https://mentalpod.com/donate

    You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]

    To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

    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.

  • Valerie is one of Paul’s friends from his support group. She shares stories from her childhood in Rome, which included a philandering and deceptive father. She also digs deep into her own relationship patterns and how she’s trying to break them. 

    This episode was sponsored by the podcast The Quiet Journeys of Professor Atwood. Listen here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quiet-journeys-of-professor-atwood/id1526404626

    This episode was sponsored by Prolon.  For 15% off their 5 day nutrition program to to www.ProlonLife.com/podcast

    WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH 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 at https://mentalpod.com/donate

    You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]

    To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

    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.