Fellow survivor, recovering addict and therapist Jen Westcott joins Paul again to read some Shame And Secrets Surveys filled out anonymously by listeners. &nbsp; For More About Jen:Therapist Sanctuary Clinical Supervision Community<a href="https://youtube.com/@therapistsanctuary?si=LXxyNlcClD00m-Qz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@therapistsanctuary?si=LXxyNlcClD00m-Qz</a><a href="https://www.holistichealingcounselling.com/therapist-sanctuary" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.holistichealingcounselling.com/therapist-sanctuary</a><a href="https://insta.openinapp.co/7s936" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://insta.openinapp.co/7s936</a> BIG FAVOR ASK FROM PAUL: It would help the show if you took a really quick (2 min) survey for potential advertisers.&nbsp;We did one in the past but they need a new one.&nbsp;You can take it at Gum.FM/Mental.&nbsp; If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG <a href="http://www.instagram.com/shapedfurniture" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ShapedFurniture</a> or visit the website <a href="http://www.shapedfurniture.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.shapedfurniture.com</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe via&nbsp;Apple Podcasts (or whatever player you use).&nbsp;It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically.&nbsp;<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a> Spread the word via social media.&nbsp;&nbsp;It costs nothing.Our website is&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mentalpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.mentalpod.com</a>&nbsp;our FB is&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a>&nbsp;and our&nbsp;<a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;are both @Mentalpod&nbsp; Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor&nbsp;(with occasional rewards)&nbsp;for as little as $1/month&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Become a one-time or monthly donor via PayPal at <a href="https://mentalpod.com/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mentalpod.com/donate</a>You can also donate via <a href="https://www.zellepay.com/get-started" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zelle</a>&nbsp;(make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)&nbsp;To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod&nbsp; See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

#763 Listener Secrets With Jen Westcott

Dr. Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist at Boston University who specializes in perfectionism and anxiety, with a particular focus on social anxiety. She returns to the podcast to talk about her research and share tools for managing these issues. Watch for her new book, How to Be Enough.More about Dr. Ellen Hendriksen:Her website (with links to buy her books)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ellenhendriksen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ellenhendriksen.com/</a>Twitter&nbsp;<a href="http://www.twitter.com/ellenhendriksen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@EllenHendriksen</a>Her podcast is called&nbsp;Savvy Psychologist&nbsp;and can be found wherever folks like to get their podcastsThis episode is sponsored by NOCD.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started:&nbsp;<a href="https://learn.nocd.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://learn.nocd.com/mentalpod</a> BIG FAVOR ASK FROM PAUL: It would help the show if you took a really quick (2 min) survey for potential advertisers.&nbsp;We did one in the past but they need a new one.&nbsp;You can take it at Gum.FM/Mental.&nbsp;If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG <a href="http://www.instagram.com/shapedfurniture" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ShapedFurniture</a> or visit the website <a href="http://www.shapedfurniture.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.shapedfurniture.com</a> WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe via&nbsp;Apple Podcasts (or whatever player you use).&nbsp;It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically.&nbsp;<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a> Spread the word via social media.&nbsp;&nbsp;It costs nothing.Our website is&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mentalpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.mentalpod.com</a>&nbsp;our FB is&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a>&nbsp;and our&nbsp;<a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;are both @Mentalpod&nbsp; Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor&nbsp;(with occasional rewards)&nbsp;for as little as $1/month&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Become a one-time or monthly donor via PayPal at <a href="https://mentalpod.com/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mentalpod.com/donate</a>You can also donate via <a href="https://www.zellepay.com/get-started" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zelle</a>&nbsp;(make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)&nbsp;To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod&nbsp; See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

#764 Social Anxiety & Perfectionism - Dr. Ellen Hendriksen Returns

Ali Siddiq is a comedian and writer who shares his stories of abuse, incarceration, grief, and the importance of friendship. Find all of his powerful stand-up specials, including the newly released standup special <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSbE9EAHiGU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rugged</a> (on YouTube). This episode is sponsored by NOCD.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started:&nbsp;<a href="https://learn.nocd.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://learn.nocd.com/mentalpod</a> If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG <a href="http://www.instagram.com/shapedfurniture" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ShapedFurniture</a> or visit the website <a href="http://www.shapedfurniture.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.shapedfurniture.com</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe via&nbsp;Apple Podcasts (or whatever player you use).&nbsp;It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically.&nbsp;<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a> Spread the word via social media.&nbsp;&nbsp;It costs nothing.Our website is&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mentalpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.mentalpod.com</a>&nbsp;our FB is&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a>&nbsp;and our&nbsp;<a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;are both @Mentalpod&nbsp; Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor&nbsp;(with occasional rewards)&nbsp;for as little as $1/month&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Become a one-time or monthly donor via PayPal at <a href="https://mentalpod.com/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mentalpod.com/donate</a>You can also donate via <a href="https://www.zellepay.com/get-started" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zelle</a>&nbsp;(make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)&nbsp;To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod&nbsp;See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

#765 Ali Siddiq - Grief, Incarceration & Friendship

Katie Simon is a journalist and sexual assault survivor. They talk about the impact that sexual assault can have on your sex life and share resources for how to manage and discuss this complex situation. For more info, look for their new book, Tell Me What You Like: An Honest Discussion of Sex and Intimacy After Sexual Assault. This episode is sponsored by NOCD.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started:&nbsp;<a href="https://learn.nocd.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://learn.nocd.com/mentalpod</a> Buy Katie Simon’s book here:<a href="https://e0c65455.streaklinks.com/Ci6xZK-UFFU_H9dAXAkZXVsa/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kensingtonbooks.com%2F9780806542782%2Ftell-me-what-you-like%2F" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/9780806542782/tell-me-what-you-like/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/9780806542782/tell-me-what-you-like/</a> Katie’s List of Resources: National Domestic Violence Hotline <a href="https://www.thehotline.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thehotline.org/</a> Dial 1-800-799-HOPEWomen’s Law: <a href="https://www.womenslaw.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.womenslaw.org/</a>Veterans Affairs: <a href="https://www.ptsd.va.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ptsd.va.gov/</a>National Sexual Violence Resource Center <a href="https://www.nsvrc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nsvrc.org/</a>Planned Parenthood: <a href="https://www.plannedparenthood.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.plannedparenthood.org/</a>The Trevor Project: <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</a>1in6: <a href="https://1in6.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://1in6.org/</a>Kinsey Institute: <a href="https://kinseyinstitute.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://kinseyinstitute.org/</a>OMGYES: <a href="https://www.omgyes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.omgyes.com/</a>Google “sexual assault help + [name of nearest city]” for more local options If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG <a href="http://www.instagram.com/shapedfurniture" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ShapedFurniture</a> or visit the website <a href="http://www.shapedfurniture.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.shapedfurniture.com</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe via&nbsp;Apple Podcasts (or whatever player you use).&nbsp;It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically.&nbsp;<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a> Spread the word via social media.&nbsp;&nbsp;It costs nothing.Our website is&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mentalpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.mentalpod.com</a>&nbsp;our FB is&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a>&nbsp;and our&nbsp;<a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;are both @Mentalpod&nbsp; Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor&nbsp;(with occasional rewards)&nbsp;for as little as $1/month&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Become a one-time or monthly donor via PayPal at <a href="https://mentalpod.com/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mentalpod.com/donate</a>You can also donate via <a href="https://www.zellepay.com/get-started" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zelle</a>&nbsp;(make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)&nbsp;To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod&nbsp;See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

#766 Navigating Sex After An Assault - Katie Simon

Matthew Broussard is a comedian (Hyperbolic) who shares his struggles with mental health and opens up, for the first time, about his experience with self-harm.For more about Matthew, including his most recent standup special.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UECGG-CD88" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UECGG-CD88</a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/10/arts/television/jamie-foxx-what-happened-was-netflix-special.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The New York Times</a> called it a "pleasingly punchy debut hour" and said "His precisely timed and rarefied jokes are polished to a sheen. These are comedy-nerd bits about subjects you don’t tend to hear comics at clubs ranting about."This episode is sponsored by NOCD.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started:&nbsp;<a href="https://learn.nocd.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://learn.nocd.com/mentalpod</a>If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG <a href="http://www.instagram.com/shapedfurniture" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ShapedFurniture</a> or visit the website <a href="http://www.shapedfurniture.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.shapedfurniture.com</a>WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe via&nbsp;Apple Podcasts (or whatever player you use).&nbsp;It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically.&nbsp;<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a> Spread the word via social media.&nbsp;&nbsp;It costs nothing.Our website is&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mentalpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.mentalpod.com</a>&nbsp;our FB is&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a>&nbsp;and our&nbsp;<a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;are both @Mentalpod&nbsp; Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor&nbsp;(with occasional rewards)&nbsp;for as little as $1/month&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Become a one-time or monthly donor via PayPal at <a href="https://mentalpod.com/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mentalpod.com/donate</a>You can also donate via <a href="https://www.zellepay.com/get-started" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zelle</a>&nbsp;(make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)&nbsp;To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod&nbsp;See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

#767 Self-Harm - Matthew Broussard

Rick Cleveland is a playwright and television writer (The West Wing, Six Feet Under) who shares the difficulties--and the gifts--of living with Bipolar disorder. This episode is sponsored Quince.&nbsp;Go to <a href="http://www.Quince.com/mental" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Quince.com/mental</a> for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. This episode is sponsored by NOCD.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started:&nbsp;<a href="https://learn.nocd.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://learn.nocd.com/mentalpod</a> If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG <a href="http://www.instagram.com/shapedfurniture" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ShapedFurniture</a> or visit the website <a href="http://www.shapedfurniture.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.shapedfurniture.com</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe via&nbsp;Apple Podcasts (or whatever player you use).&nbsp;It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically.&nbsp;<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a> Spread the word via social media.&nbsp;&nbsp;It costs nothing.Our website is&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mentalpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.mentalpod.com</a>&nbsp;our FB is&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a>&nbsp;and our&nbsp;<a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;are both @Mentalpod&nbsp; Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor&nbsp;(with occasional rewards)&nbsp;for as little as $1/month&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Become a one-time or monthly donor via PayPal at <a href="https://mentalpod.com/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mentalpod.com/donate</a>You can also donate via <a href="https://www.zellepay.com/get-started" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zelle</a>&nbsp;(make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)&nbsp;To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod&nbsp;See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

#768 The Difficulties (And Gifts) Of Bipolar - Rick Cleveland

Our second installment of the darkest surveys filled out anonymously by listeners. &nbsp; This episode is sponsored Quince.&nbsp;Go to <a href="http://www.Quince.com/mental" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Quince.com/mental</a> for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. This episode is sponsored by NOCD.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started:&nbsp;<a href="https://learn.nocd.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://learn.nocd.com/mentalpod</a> If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG <a href="http://www.instagram.com/shapedfurniture" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ShapedFurniture</a> or visit the website <a href="http://www.shapedfurniture.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.shapedfurniture.com</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe via&nbsp;Apple Podcasts (or whatever player you use).&nbsp;It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically.&nbsp;<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a> Spread the word via social media.&nbsp;&nbsp;It costs nothing.Our website is&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mentalpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.mentalpod.com</a>&nbsp;our FB is&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a>&nbsp;and our&nbsp;<a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;are both @Mentalpod&nbsp; Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor&nbsp;(with occasional rewards)&nbsp;for as little as $1/month&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Become a one-time or monthly donor via PayPal at <a href="https://mentalpod.com/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mentalpod.com/donate</a>You can also donate via <a href="https://www.zellepay.com/get-started" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zelle</a>&nbsp;(make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)&nbsp;To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod&nbsp;See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

#769 Darkest Listener Confessions 2

Robert Suttle joins Paul to share his experience with the criminalization of HIV. He talks about the unexpected arrest related to his diagnosis, his experience in prison, and living with HIV in the modern day.Links/Resources that Robert mentioned:Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation site:&nbsp;<a href="https://elizabethtayloraidsfoundation.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://elizabethtayloraidsfoundation.org/</a>Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation's HIV is Not a Crime initiative site:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hivisnotacrime-etaf.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hivisnotacrime-etaf.org/</a>Robert Suttle's site:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.robertsuttle.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.robertsuttle.com/</a>ETAF HIV is Not a Crime&nbsp;Roundtable Conversation with Don Lemon (featuring Robert): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cC19N3_Irw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cC19N3_Irw</a>Video spotlight on Robert's story:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw-ZvH-aI9Y" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw-ZvH-aI9Y</a>&nbsp;This episode is sponsored Quince.&nbsp;Go to <a href="http://www.Quince.com/mental" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Quince.com/mental</a> for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.This episode is sponsored by NOCD.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started:&nbsp;<a href="https://learn.nocd.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://learn.nocd.com/mentalpod</a> If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG <a href="http://www.instagram.com/shapedfurniture" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ShapedFurniture</a> or visit the website <a href="http://www.shapedfurniture.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.shapedfurniture.com</a> WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe via&nbsp;Apple Podcasts (or whatever player you use).&nbsp;It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically.&nbsp;<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a> Spread the word via social media.&nbsp;&nbsp;It costs nothing.Our website is&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mentalpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.mentalpod.com</a>&nbsp;our FB is&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a>&nbsp;and our&nbsp;<a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;are both @Mentalpod&nbsp;Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor&nbsp;(with occasional rewards)&nbsp;for as little as $1/month&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Become a one-time or monthly donor via PayPal at <a href="https://mentalpod.com/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mentalpod.com/donate</a>You can also donate via <a href="https://www.zellepay.com/get-started" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zelle</a>&nbsp;(make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)&nbsp;To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod&nbsp;See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

#770 Imprisoned For Having HIV - Robert Suttle

Amanda Uhle is a journalist and nonfiction writer who shares her story of a loving but turbulent childhood and what it was like to grow up in a house of hoarders. Look for her new memoir, Destroy This House.For more about Amanda:<a href="https://www.amandauhle.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amandauhle.com/</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amanda.uhle/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/amanda.uhle/?hl=en</a>This episode is sponsored Quince.&nbsp;Go to <a href="http://www.Quince.com/mental" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Quince.com/mental</a> for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. This episode is sponsored by NOCD.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started:&nbsp;<a href="https://learn.nocd.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://learn.nocd.com/mentalpod</a> If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG <a href="http://www.instagram.com/shapedfurniture" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ShapedFurniture</a> or visit the website <a href="http://www.shapedfurniture.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.shapedfurniture.com</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe via&nbsp;Apple Podcasts (or whatever player you use).&nbsp;It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically.&nbsp;<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a> Spread the word via social media.&nbsp;&nbsp;It costs nothing.Our website is&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mentalpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.mentalpod.com</a>&nbsp;our FB is&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a>&nbsp;and our&nbsp;<a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;are both @Mentalpod&nbsp; Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor&nbsp;(with occasional rewards)&nbsp;for as little as $1/month&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Become a one-time or monthly donor via PayPal at <a href="https://mentalpod.com/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mentalpod.com/donate</a>You can also donate via <a href="https://www.zellepay.com/get-started" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zelle</a>&nbsp;(make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)&nbsp;To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod&nbsp; See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

#771 Growing Up With Hoarders - Amanda Uhle

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 <a href= "http://www.DrShailiJainMD.com">www.DrShailiJainMD.com</a> Her book is called The Unspeakable Mind. Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by&nbsp;BetterHelp&nbsp;online counseling. &nbsp;To get a&nbsp;free week&nbsp;go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.betterhelp.com/mental">www.BetterHelp.com/mental</a>&nbsp; Must be 18. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via&nbsp;iTunes and leave a review.&nbsp; It costs nothing.&nbsp;<a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a> ————————————————————————— Spread the word via social media.&nbsp; &nbsp;It costs nothing. Our website is&nbsp;<a href= "http://www.mentalpod.com/">www.mentalpod.com</a>&nbsp;our FB is&nbsp;<a href= "http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a>&nbsp;and our&nbsp;<a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod">Twitter</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href= "http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod">Instagram</a>&nbsp;are both @Mentalpod&nbsp; -------------------------------------------------------- Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor&nbsp;(with occasional rewards)&nbsp;for as little as $1/month&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href= "http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; Become a one-time or monthly donor&nbsp;<a href= "https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=U0A39htz31S-1B0YkLcMLK4RSXvu09u2c-kC3Kvqo3CbujpByQY6wu6xyxbarcQpycw6xm&amp;country.x=US&amp;locale.x=US">via Paypal</a>&nbsp; or&nbsp;<a href= "https://www.zellepay.com/get-started">Zelle</a>&nbsp;(make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor's Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

486 - Dr Shaili Jain MD - PTSD

Fallon talks about her life as a trans woman; her desire to be "passable", how she feels about her voice, her experiences pre-op and post-op, the fetishizing of trans women, having bottom surgery and the bathroom dilemma.   More about Fallon: <a href= "https://www.thetrevorproject.org/">https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</a> , (they deal with lgbtq youth - they have a suicide hotline).   Her Instagram is @fallonchavezhair and her work website is <a href= "http://tonichavez.com/">tonichavez.com</a> Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to <a href="http://www.betterhelp.com/mental">www.BetterHelp.com/mental</a>  Must be 18. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a> ————————————————————————— Spread the word via social media.   It costs nothing. Our website is <a href= "http://www.mentalpod.com/">www.mentalpod.com</a> our FB is <a href= "http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a> and our <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod">Twitter</a> and <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod">Instagram</a> are both @Mentalpod  -------------------------------------------------------- Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at <a href= "http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>    Become a one-time or monthly donor <a href= "https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=U0A39htz31S-1B0YkLcMLK4RSXvu09u2c-kC3Kvqo3CbujpByQY6wu6xyxbarcQpycw6xm&country.x=US&locale.x=US">via Paypal</a>  or <a href= "https://www.zellepay.com/get-started">Zelle</a> (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

474 - Physically Transitioning - Fallon Chavez

Weekly podcast with host Paul Gilmartin and a guest discussing all our mental and emotional battles past and present, especially the things that are hard to say out loud.

474 - Physically Transitioning - Fallon Chavez

Mental Illness Happy Hour