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Mental Illness Happy Hour

"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,

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01:51:22

#796 A Deep Dark Dive with Jenny Lawson

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2026/04/17

The brilliantly dark, funny and sensitive 5x NY Times bestselling author and blogger(@TheBloggess) drops by for a mammoth and deep episode about her struggles with imposter syndrome, trichotillomania, dermatillomania, anxiety, including social anxiety, suicidal ideation and treatment-resistant depression. Her fabulous new book is called How To Be Okay When Nothing is Okay.\More about Jenny: www.TheBloggess.com IG www.Instagram.com/TheBloggess Substack https://thebloggess.substack.com/ Her

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02:54:29

#795 Taking Off The Mask - A Best Of Ep w/Laurenne Sala

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2026/04/10

A Best Of ep originally aired in 2014. What happens when the Homecoming Queen takes off her popularity mask and deals with the pain of her co-dependent mom and the suicide of her gay father? The critically acclaimed author is one of the most compassionate and truth-seeking guests we’ve ever had. Some links for Laurenne: Check out her critically acclaimed books (especially her children’s books): https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B015AJ8S5O?ccs_id=8ad74b39-41be-42dc-9e0a-ea3ee5da39f5 Her

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01:53:02

#794 Best Of: Maria Bamford & The Psych Ward

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2026/04/03

In this listener-favorite ep from 2013, the groundbreaking and critically acclaimed comedian talks about her lifelong battles with OCD, Unwanted Thoughts Syndrome, BiPolar II, and the recent hospitalization that probably saved her life. Sounds pretty hilarious huh?This episode is sponsored Quince. Go to www.Quince.com/mental for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. This episode is sponsored by Alma. Search their directory of over 20,000 therapists with

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01:38:25

#793 - Darkness In The "Wholesome" Family - Andrea Leeb

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2026/03/27

Andrea Leeb is a writer and advocate who opens up about her experience as an incest survivor and the betrayal of both her father, who abused her, and her mother, who turned the other way. She also shares her path to healing through it all. Look for her acclaimed new memoir, Such A Pretty Picture, out now. More about Andrea Leeb: Website and info about how to buy her book Such A Pretty Picture www.andrealeebauthor.com IG www.instagram.com/andrealisaleeb This episode is sponsored Quince. Go to

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01:14:37

#792 Can Personalities Change? - Olga Khazan

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2026/03/20

Olga Khazan is an author and staff writer for The Atlantic. Today she talks about the experiments she undertook to change her own personality traits over the course of a year, which inspired her new book, Me, But Better. She also shares her good and bad experiences with anxiety--and why she has an attachment to the condition. More about Olga Khazan: Her Substack writing: https://olgakhazan.substack.com/ Her IG. www.Instagram.com/olganator Her book/website: www.OlgaKhazan.com This episode

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01:37:00

#791 Couple Issues - Erin Valente

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2026/03/13

Erin Valente is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) who gives practical advice for managing issues in your marriage, including moving through divorce. She also opens up about her abusive childhood and the work she’s done to heal, as well as the process of her own divorce.For more about Erin: www.erinvalentetherapy.com This episode is sponsored Quince. Go to www.Quince.com/mental for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. This

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01:37:05

#790 Fathers, Sons & Vulnerability - Mike de la Rocha

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2026/03/06

Mike de la Rocha is a musician, author, and social justice advocate who joins Paul to discuss why vulnerability is so important for men– something his father’s death helped him see. Look for his book, Sacred Lessons: Teaching My Father How to Love, and his podcast of the same name.More about Mike de la

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02:09:11

#789 Sexual Shame - Dr. Nicole McNichols

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2026/02/27

Dr. Nicole McNichols is an internationally renowned human sexuality professor, author, and speaker whose college course, The Diversity of Human Sexuality, is the most popular in the history of the University of Washington. She and Paul discuss the importance of communication when it comes to sex and the imperative of tossing shame out the window when it comes to what turns you on.More about Dr Nicole McNichols Check out her new book You Could Be Having Better S-x (Simon Element, Feb. 3,

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02:11:10

#788 Discovering Sexuality & Processing Trauma -...

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2026/02/20

Marilyn is a support group friend who opens up about her journey to discovering her sexuality and her tendency toward love addiction. She talks about how she’s processing her trauma and what it meant to come out to herself and her community.This episode is sponsored Quince. Go to www.Quince.com/mental for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. This episode is sponsored by Alma. Search their directory of over 20,000 therapists with different

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01:33:52

#787 Burnout - Dr. Guy Winch

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2026/02/13

Dr. Guy Winch is a psychologist and bestselling author who advocates for integrating the science of emotional health into our daily lives. He and Paul talk about the science of burnout and offer insights and practical tips for managing burnout--and avoiding it altogether. For more, look for his new book Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your LifeMore about Guy: His new book: Mind Over Grind https://www.guywinch.com/books/mind-over-grind/ Guy’s

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01:55:52

#786 Shame, BiPolar & Codependency - Lane Falcon

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2026/02/06

Lane Falcon is a podcast listener who discusses one of her Mental Illness Happy Hour survey responses and opens up about her struggles with bipolar disorder, trauma, and codependency.More about Lane www.LaneFalcon.com This episode is sponsored by Greenleaf Book Club. Pick up your copy of Mountains to Cross wherever books are sold! This episode is sponsored Quince. Go to www.Quince.com/mental for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. If you’re interested

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01:28:49

#785 - Owning Our Issues In Relationships - Zach Brittle

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2026/01/30

Marriage Therapist Zach Brittle talks with Paul about things that can kill marriages, his own struggles with coping with his feelings -especially anger- and how to truly work as a team in relationships.More about Zach: www.marriagetherapyradio.com www.ZachBrittle.com IG @marriagetherapyradio YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@marriagetherapyradio Read Zach’s books This episode is sponsored by Greenleaf Book Club. Pick up your copy of Mountains to Cross wherever books are sold! This

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02:15:35

#784 Family Secrets & Letting Go - Sophia Laurenzi

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2026/01/23

Writer/Journalist Sophia Laurenzi @Sophia_Laurenzi shares about the family secrets that were kept from her for years, her father coming out of the closet and his battles with mental health, her struggles with codependency and using work as a tool to cope with her feelings. She also shares some personal experiences she had working on behalf of inmates on Death Row.More about Sophia: Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophia_laurenzi/ Subscribe to her

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01:37:52

#783 Reconciling Good Memories Of Abusers - Jennifer...

Mental Illness Happy Hour ·

2026/01/16

Jennifer Westcott is a therapist and regular guest on the pod. This week, she and Paul discuss the complexity of reconciling good memories with abusive memories and the pain of missing family members after choosing to go no-contact. More about Jennifer: https://youtube.com/@therapistsanctuary?si=LXxyNlcClD00m-Qz https://www.holistichealingcounselling.com/therapist-sanctuary https://insta.openinapp.co/7s936 This episode is sponsored by Greenleaf Book Club. Pick up your copy of Mountains to

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01:10:35

#782 Loss, Empathy & Resilience - Kyle Kittleson

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2026/01/09

Kyle Kittleson is a YouTube host and a mental health and animal advocate. He shares his experience with losing his mother as a child, how it affects his adult relationships, and the importance of building empathy and resilience, particularly in children. More about Kyle Look for his videos on MedCircle.com and BabaBlast.com This episode is sponsored Quince. Go to www.Quince.com/mental for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. This episode is

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01:37:07

#781 Losing A Parent - Sarah Haufrect Returns

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2026/01/02

Sarah Haufrect is a returning guest and long-time listener who shares her experience with loss, grief, and the parent-child relationship. She opens up about processing her mother’s borderline personality disorder (BPD) after her death and the transformative moments spent with her father while he was dying. Look for her podcast, Brain Stories, which shares personal stories about mental healthBrain Stories Website: https://brainstoriesproductions.com/ Podcasts Platform Episode Links to Gwen's

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00:58:35

#780 Best Of - Janet Varney (Our Very 1st Ep)

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2025/12/26

The very first MIHH ep ever which originally aired in March of 2011.. Paul interviews his Dinner and a Movie co-host Janet Varney (@theJVClub) about her battles with anxiety, depression food and panic attacks. Listen as one people-pleaser interviews another! Enjoy Janet parrying a compliment coming her way! En grade! More about Janet www.JanetVarney.com IG and Threads @TheJVClub TikTok @Janet.Varney Sketchfest https://sfsketchfest2026.sched.com/ This episode is sponsored by

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01:30:35

#779 Depression & Anxiety - Best Of - Jamie Denbo

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2025/12/19

This ep was one of our first ever, recorded in 2011. Comedic actress / improvisor / writer / podcaster Jamie Denbo aka @JamieDenbo talks about being an only child, born to Jewish parents whose lives, culture and ancestors she feels are informed by fear. She talks about growing up in Massachusetts and feeling guilty for not having more obvious reason to explain her sadness, panic and anger, and how motherhood is helping her to recognize the familial and cultural cycles she would like to break. She

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01:46:01

#778 Surviving The Deepest Depths - Laura Moran

Mental Illness Happy Hour ·

2025/12/12

Laura Moran is a television writer. She talks about a lifelong battle with depression, self-harm and the suicide attempt that helped her realize she needed help resulting in a stay in a psychiatric facility which helped turn her life around.More about Laura: website: https://lauramoran.com/ IG: @LauraPotatoes TikTok: Laurampotatoes This episode is sponsored by Alma Visit helloalma.com/happyhour to schedule a free therapy consultation today. This episode is sponsored Quince. Go to

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01:20:19

#777 I.C.E. & The Latino Community - Jesse Perez Returns

Mental Illness Happy Hour ·

2025/12/05

Jesse Perez is a friend of Paul’s, a cancer survivor, a podcaster, and a Latino man navigating life under the current administration. Look for his podcast, Equanimity, which focuses on this experience.Check out an episode of Jesse’s podcast Equanimity: A Father and Son Journey Through the Process This episode is sponsored by Alma Visit helloalma.com/happyhour to schedule a free therapy consultation today. This episode is sponsored Quince. Go to www.Quince.com/mental for free shipping on

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