Mental Illness Happy Hour

The comedian and podcaster (New Player Has Joined) opens up about his financially privileged but emotionally barren childhood, verbal abuse from youth hockey coaches, and discovering himself thru video games. More About Our Guest Find more about Keith at:https://twitter.com/NewPlayerPodhttps://twitter.com/KeithKingbayhttps://www.instagram.com/newplayerpod/https://www.instagram.com/keithkingofbays/  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 Varidesk to learn more go to www.VariDesk.com/workelevated This episode is sponsored by the Calm app.  For 25% off a premium subscription go to www.Calm.com/mental Other Links Mentioned  Keith's Recommended Video Game List Firewatch - PC/MAC/PS4/XBOX Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness. The year is 1989. You are a man named Henry who has retreated from his messy life to work as a fire lookout in th

The licensed therapist and author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone shares about common issues people deal with in therapy and ways that we are our own worst enemy. Paul shares about adopting a dog, plus great listener descriptions of their food issues anxiety and depression. More About Our Guest  MAYBE YOU SHOULD TALK TO SOMEONE now available at bookstores everywhere! Contributing editor + "DEAR THERAPIST" columnist @TheAtlantic  Follow her:Website +  Facebook + Twitter 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 Myro natural deodorant.  To get 50% and get started today for just $5 go to www.mymyro.com/mental and use offer code MENTAL This episode is sponsored by the podcast Directionally Challenged.  Find it wherever you listen to podcasts. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. https://itunes.apple.com/us/

The comic, life coach, & ex-athlete shares about his lifelong suicidal ideation, struggles with food, abandonment by his dad who fathered him via an affair, learning trust, self-care, conflict resolution and even trying the suicide hotline. More About Our Guest www.LeoFlowers.com www.Twitter.com/LeoFlowers4Real www.instagram.com/LeoFlowers2000 www.Facebook.com/LeoFlowers2.0 www.Youtube.com/LeoFlowers 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 ThirdLove bras and underwear.  To get 15% off your first purchase go to www.ThirdLove.com/mental This episode is sponsored by the PickTheBrain podcast.  Find it wherever you listen to podcasts.  For more go to www.PickTheBrain.com This episode is sponsored by Parcast network's Survival podcast.  Find it wherever you listen to podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Care/Of personalized vitamin service.  For 50% off your first order go t

The 42 year-old mother reads the open letter she wrote to the men who took advantage of her as a young teen, discussing gray area issues like consent, alcohol, objectification and trading sex for love, attention or to avoid abandonment. More About Our Guesthttps://www.marignygoodyearart.com/blogs/artventureshttps://business.facebook.com/marignygoodyearart/https://www.instagram.com/marignygoodyearart/?hl=en   Private FB group for sexual trauma survivors https://www.facebook.com/groups/358482458098027/ 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 app.  For 25% off a Calm Premium subscription go to www.Calm.com/mental This episode is sponsored by Unum.  To download the Unum workplace mental health report go to www.UNUM.com/mentalhealth This episode is sponsored by MadisonReed.  For 10% off your first color kit plus free shipping go to www.Madison-Reed.com and use offer code

Funny and vulnerable, Julie was born to a drug-addict teenage mom, was given up for adoption and raised by a stoic military dad and Fundamentalist mom whose obsession with demons comes close to resembling the mother from “Carrie”.  From 2013 I forgot to mention it in the episode but the monthly-donor raffle for this cutting board is thru Wed Mar 27th.  Donors get one guess per $5/month donation.  So a $10 donor would get two guesses etc.  I have chosen a number between 1 and 500 and the person who guesses closest will win the cutting board (and shipped to them). 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 MadisonReed home hair color kits.  To get 10% off your first one plus free shipping go to www.Madison-Reed.com and use offer code MENTAL Other Links Mentioned www.Patreon.com/mentalpod WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It

The licensed therapist shares about the well-meaning but misguided "cult of positivity" after tragedies, emotional dissonance, grief support, having difficult conversations and how she dealt with the sudden death of her partner 10 years ago. More About Our Guest Check out her Refuge in Grief website Her Grief Revolution page on Patreon  the writing your grief course and the How to Help a Grieving Friend animation.    Her book It's Okay That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss In a Culture That Doesn't Understandis on amazon here. Or purchase it from her website    All of Megan's social media handles are @refugeingrief (IG, TW, FB) 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 MadisonReed hair color kits.  For 10% off your first kit plus free shipping go to www.Madison-Reed.com and use offer code MIHH This episode is sponsored by SquareSpace.  Head to www.SquareSpace.com/mental for

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. 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 MadisonReed home hair coloring kits.  For 10% off your first kit plus free shipping go to www.Madison-Reed.com and use offer code MIHH This episode is sponsored by the anxiety and stress reducing app Calm.  For 25% off a Calm Premium subscription go to www.Calm.com/mental 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 ar

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. 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 ThirdLove bras and underwear.  For 15% off your first purchase go to www.ThirdLove.com/mental 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 MIHH  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

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 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 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

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.Po

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 ______________________ 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

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 ______________________

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 ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ment

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

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://

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.) This episode is sponsored by StitchFix online personal styling service.  Get 25% off when you keep all 5 items in your box.  Go to www.StitchFix.com/mental This episode is sponsored by Himalaya podcasting app.  You can download it at the App store or Google Play store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The cartoonist (100 Demon Dialogues) delves into her struggles with the mean/critical voice in her head and how she is confronting the lies it tells her about herself. She also shares about her dad, the author of The Highlander, and their complex relationship.   More About Our Guestlucybellwood.com100demondialogues.compatreon.com/LucyBellwood www.twitter.com/LuBellWoo www.instagram.com/LuBellWoo 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 Third Love clothing/bras.  For 15% off your first order go to www.ThirdLove.com/Mental 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 the podcast Phil In The Blanks.  Find it wherever you listen to podcasts. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It cost

The writer/performer opens up about her anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, shame and body issues. She also reads excerpts from Okay Fine Whatever: The Year I Went From Being Afraid Of Everything to Being Afraid Of Most Things, her hilarious new book about taking risks and challenging her fears, especially social phobias. More About Our Guest For more on Courtenay go to www.CourtenayHameister.com Follow her on Twitter @Wisenheimer 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 Parcast's new podcast Mind's Eye. Find it at www.Parcast.com/MindsEye or wherever you do your podcast listening. This episode is sponsored by Madison Reed Hair Coloring kits.  For 10% off your first color kit (plus free shipping) go to www.Madison-Reed.com and use offer code MENTAL   WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. https://itunes.apple.com/us/

No guests, just some of Paul's thoughts on traditions and holidays; how we hide our feelings and some great, very honest (and one very dark) listener surveys including the best holiday Awfulsome moment yet. 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.  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 [email protected])

Born in India, raised in Texas, 33 year-old Iraq War veteran, ultra-runner and global philanthropist talks about his lifelong struggles with moderation, getting his identify from his accomplishments or dangerous/crazy/extreme behavior, feeling unworthy and battling survivors guilt after losing a fellow soldier.  He also talks about spirituality especially finding purpose through sacrifice and service. Akshay is the author of the book Fearvana (with a forward by the Dalai Fucking Lama!) More About Our Guesthttps://fearvana.com/ https://www.amazon.com/FEARVANA-Revolutionary-Science-Health-Happiness/dp/1630476056/https://bliss.fearvana.com/secretstomasteryhttps://www.fearvanafoundation.org/liberia 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/sleep app.  For 25% off a Calm premium subscription go to www.Calm.com/mental This episode is sponsored by the insurance quot