Gianmarco Soresi @GianmarcoSoresi is a stand-up comedian, actor, and podcast host (The Downside). He reflects on what it’s like to look back on your childhood and realize that not everything was as it seemed. He talks about mourning the loss of who you thought your parents were, the complexities and drama of divorce, and how his parents’ divorces affected his ability to trust.&nbsp;&nbsp; More About GianmarcoNetflix set link- he is on Episode 1 of "Verified Stand-Up" :&nbsp;<a href="https://www.netflix.com/search?q=verified&amp;jbv=81691506" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.netflix.com/search?q=verified&amp;jbv=81691506</a> His website where he has all of his tour dates- he is currently&nbsp;on "The Leaning In Tour":&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gianmarcosoresi.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.gianmarcosoresi.com/</a> His podcast, The Downside where complaining is encouraged ad silver linings debunked:&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-downside-with-gianmarco-soresi/id1558483834" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-downside-with-gianmarco-soresi/id1558483834</a> WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe 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" 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; Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services 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>.

#672 Trust Issues - Gianmarco Soresi

Kendra Petty is an author who opens up about her life story, which is full of both devastation and hope. She talks about being raised in a cult, the tragic death of her brother, the abuse she suffered as a child, and how she’s gotten through it all. Be sure to check out her book, I Can't Believe I'm Not Dead: Escaping Abuse, a Cult, Attempted Murder and Other Insanities...A Story That Cannot Be True, But Is. This episode is sponsored by The ASPCA Pet Health Insurance Program.&nbsp;		To explore coverage, visit A-S-P-C-A pet insurance dot com slash&nbsp;MENTAL Insurance is underwritten by either Independence American Insurance Company or United States Fire Insurance Company, and produced by PTZ Insurance Agency, Limited. The ASPCA is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. More About Kendra Website - <a href="https://kendrapettyofficial.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://kendrapettyofficial.com/</a>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kendrapettyofficial" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/kendrapettyofficial</a>&nbsp;Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/I-Cant-Believe-Im-Not-Dead-100090168579222/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/p/I-Cant-Believe-Im-Not-Dead-100090168579222/</a>&nbsp;Goodreads - <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123000088-i-can-t-believe-i-m-not-dead" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123000088-i-can-t-believe-i-m-not-dead</a>&nbsp;Amazon - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Believe-Not-Dead-Insanities/dp/1952491509/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Believe-Not-Dead-Insanities/dp/1952491509/</a>Bookshop - <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/i-can-t-believe-i-m-not-dead-escaping-abuse-a-cult-attempted-murder-and-other-insanities-a-story-that-cannot-be-true-but-is-kendra-petty/19820175" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bookshop.org/p/books/i-can-t-believe-i-m-not-dead-escaping-abuse-a-cult-attempted-murder-and-other-insanities-a-story-that-cannot-be-true-but-is-kendra-petty/19820175</a>&nbsp; It would greatly help Paul get advertisers if you took this anonymous survey (no personal info or tracking to worry about) <a href="http://gum.fm/mental" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">gum.fm/mental</a>. Note some browsers, especially phones, seem to have issues and don’t go to our podcast-specific page. WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe 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" 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; Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services 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>.

#684 Kendra Petty

Dr. Devika Bhushan is a pediatrician and the former acting Surgeon General of California. She is also someone who lives with Bipolar Disorder. She opens up about her personal journey to finding a diagnosis and how she’s on a professional and personal mission to fight the stigma associated with mental health struggles.&nbsp; This episode is sponsored by&nbsp;Cerebral.&nbsp;For a prescriber, therapist, or both go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.cerebral.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Cerebral.com/podcast</a>&nbsp;and use offer code MENTAL for 15% off. More about (or recommended by) Dr. Bhushan<a href="https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2022-08-26/california-surgeon-general-bipolar-disorder-mental-health" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2022-08-26/california-surgeon-general-bipolar-disorder-mental-health</a> <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/10/15/1124400056/bipolar-disorder-mental-health" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/10/15/1124400056/bipolar-disorder-mental-health</a> <a href="https://slate.com/technology/2024/02/mental-health-breastfeeding-formula-bipolar.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://slate.com/technology/2024/02/mental-health-breastfeeding-formula-bipolar.html</a>&nbsp;(I referenced this piece in our chat) <a href="https://askdrdevikab.substack.com/p/my-top-9-mental-health-hacks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://askdrdevikab.substack.com/p/my-top-9-mental-health-hacks</a>&nbsp;(relevant to much of our conversation) Well-being newsletter:&nbsp;<a href="https://askdrdevikab.substack.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://askdrdevikab.substack.com/about</a>YouTube channel:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBGW0BNOdQBPEjboUE6jb6A" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBGW0BNOdQBPEjboUE6jb6A</a>Apple podcast:&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spread-the-light-with-dr-devika-b/id1668618305" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spread-the-light-with-dr-devika-b/id1668618305</a>Spotify podcast:&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1G7RClk776bX8rf4bjAwzN" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/1G7RClk776bX8rf4bjAwzN</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drdevikab/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/drdevikab/</a>LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/devika-bhushan-md-183702149/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/devika-bhushan-md-183702149/</a>Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.devikabhushan.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.devikabhushan.com/</a> It would greatly help Paul get advertisers if you took this anonymous survey (no personal info or tracking to worry about) <a href="http://gum.fm/mental" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">gum.fm/mental</a>. Note some browsers, especially phones, seem to have issues and don’t go to our podcast-specific page. WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe 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" 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;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>.

#685 Bipolar & Stigma - Dr Devika Bhushan

Swamy Gopalsamy is a coach who specializes in helping people recover from depersonalization and derealization. As someone who has lived through it himself, he has first hand knowledge of these conditions and what can help you manage them. In this episode, he shares his own personal journey and offers management tactics that have worked for him and his clients.&nbsp; More about SwamyYou can find his coaching courses at <a href="http://acoachcalledlife.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">acoachcalledlife.com</a> <a href="mailto:swamy@acoachcalledlife.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">swamy@acoachcalledlife.com</a> DP/DR Recovery<a href="https://heal.acoachcalledlife.com/dp-no-more?utm_source=signature&amp;utm_medium=email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://heal.acoachcalledlife.com/dp-no-more?utm_source=signature&amp;utm_medium=email</a> These are links to the Mayo Clinic info (a partial list) about Mood &amp; Personality Disorders <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mood-disorders/symptoms-causes/syc-20365057" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mood-disorders/symptoms-causes/syc-20365057</a> <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/personality-disorders/symptoms-causes/syc-20354463" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/personality-disorders/symptoms-causes/syc-20354463</a> It would greatly help Paul get advertisers if you took this anonymous survey (no personal info or tracking to worry about) <a href="http://gum.fm/mental" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">gum.fm/mental</a>. Note some browsers, especially phones, seem to have issues and don’t go to our podcast-specific page. WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe 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" 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; Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services 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>.

#686 Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder - Swamy Gopalsamy

Margo Steines is a Dominatrix turned welder turned author. She opens up about her experiences as a sex worker, her battles with addiction, and her attraction to pain. She also discusses her memoir, Brutalities: A Love Story, where she reflects on her various lives while pregnant with her first child.&nbsp; This episode is sponsored by&nbsp;Cerebral.&nbsp;For a prescriber, therapist, or both go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.cerebral.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Cerebral.com/podcast</a>&nbsp;and use offer code MENTAL for 15% off. This episode is sponsored by The&nbsp;ASPCA Pet Health Insurance Program.&nbsp;To explore coverage, visit A-S-P-C-A pet insurance dot com slash&nbsp;MENTALInsurance is underwritten by either Independence American Insurance Company or United States Fire Insurance Company, and produced by PTZ Insurance Agency, Limited. The ASPCA is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. More about MargoWebsite: <a href="https://www.margosteines.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.margosteines.com</a> Creative coaching: <a href="https://www.margosteines.com/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.margosteines.com/coaching</a> Twitter @margosteines IG @redstateblues It would greatly help Paul get advertisers if you took this anonymous survey (no personal info or tracking to worry about) <a href="http://gum.fm/mental" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">gum.fm/mental</a>. Note some browsers, especially phones, seem to have issues and don’t go to our podcast-specific page. WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe 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" 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; Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services 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>.

#687 Sex Work/Addiction/Pain - Margo Steines

Donn Bradley is a therapist (LMFT) and a former first responder who shares his journey to discovering how much therapy and emotional processing is needed for EMTs, police, and anyone whose work requires the witnessing of violence and tragedy. Donn also opens up about his childhood and the death of his mother when he was young.&nbsp; More about Donn<a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/donn-bradley-brentwood-ca/746276" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/donn-bradley-brentwood-ca/746276</a> It would greatly help Paul get advertisers if you took this anonymous survey (no personal info or tracking to worry about) <a href="http://gum.fm/mental" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">gum.fm/mental</a>. Note some browsers, especially phones, seem to have issues and don’t go to our podcast-specific page. WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe 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" 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; Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services 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>.

#688 First Responder PTSD - Therapist Donn Bradley

Dr. Kate Truitt is a psychologist and neuroscientist who wants to share her own story of how she came to this work. Armed with her knowledge of the mind, she has worked to process her difficult childhood and the personal tragedy of losing her fiancé right before their wedding. Look for her new book Keep Breathing: A Psychologist's Intimate Journey Through Loss, Trauma, and Rediscovering Life.More About Dr. TruittHer new book, Keep Breathing (link below) comes out April 2ndWebsites:Personal: <a href="http://www.drkatetruitt.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.drkatetruitt.com</a>Clinic: <a href="http://www.drtruitt.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.drtruitt.com</a>Educational: <a href="http://www.truittinstitute.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.truittinstitute.com</a>&nbsp;Social Media Links:YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/DrKateTruitt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/DrKateTruitt</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.katetruitt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.katetruitt</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkatetruitt/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkatetruitt/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr.katetruitt/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/dr.katetruitt/</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DrKateTruitt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/DrKateTruitt</a>&nbsp;Books &amp; Give Aways for Promotion:<a href="https://a.co/d/41grxKm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Keep Breathing: A Psychologist’s Intimate Journey Through Loss, Trauma, and Rediscovering Life</a> (NEW)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- Free Keep Breathing Companion Toolkit on my website : <a href="http://www.drkatetruitt.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.drkatetruitt.com</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://a.co/d/ftlG8Bu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Healing in Your Hands: Self-Havening Exercises to Harness Neuroplasticity, Heal Traumatic Stress, and Build Resilience</a>⁃&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Free building resilience with neuroplasticity worksheets on my website: <a href="http://www.drkatetruitt.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.drkatetruitt.com</a> Resources Paul Mentioned on the podcast for someone feeling suicidal or having suicidal thoughts (in addition to filling out a safety plan):<ol><li>Local Urgent Care Services</li><li>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: dial 988</li><li>Crisis Text Line: text the word “home” to 741-741</li><li>Emergency Medical Services 911</li></ol> WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe 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" 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; Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services 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>.

#689 Raised To Present Well - Dr Kate Truitt

Dana Killion is an author of mystery and memoir whose work is informed by her own life’s turmoil. She opens up about her marriage to a high-functioning alcoholic and how she has worked on her issues of codependency. Be sure to check out her new book, Where the Shadows Dance: He Got Sober. I Got Broken This episode is sponsored by The ASPCA Pet Health Insurance program. To explore coverage, visit <a href="http://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/mental" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.aspcapetinsurance.com/mental</a> This is a Paid Advertisement. Insurance is underwritten by either Independence American Insurance Company or United States Fire Insurance Company, and produced by PTZ Insurance Agency, Limited. The ASPCA is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. Connect with Dana KillionPurchase her book&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUd1gOWGyyREHiaxJ1NU0Q9tjkxy0CFcmCH3nleILYEpNxjITXRmwJ-2BWLzgpCpuif2LgIOwt7x0HKb6h-2BI2eSnl6twK0kebeyNL4ccc5NkWtRhROoDa2HVbnAxgBKUtcO-2Fm80VnqTGr38yUrsd3s3WCgrWErymMzCtmV9lfOgezXfqN-2Fe7cfjTN3sjlepCm12OZ2nFzumlBEVhZrzaFOCVmdCDeSmdYL5zxx2v1zTL-2FgIb2K5g6AMaIjlcP270Yj5G2npY7gioXXmQHF-2BA6435vicwELjN-2BCFw3022h83el70gnti8O8IUMudmdrsm2TandHuPAzfEQoO1aQopHX69ELiyW7tirs32WZhy4C16fsLJD3idt51CDgCZ1j6LFI4k8g8SSBdtKyytei3EINNCZOYza9HCUDUbRW1px5dTOX8sFuvOjf7V4K5hMTOkR4R7Plxmz8U3CRQmb2o-2FW95TnwDPMehwt0fxywmoq2Pyc1AVV0F8ADc5WmifHhiG9qyBFbpUBnKS2XTgttdXX-2F2WgQFGmAAnv4-2BXGnXeTeEGgzAvWR66RI4w-2BxbTp-2BVVHfOrH13b1GzTosdsNf4CLZpdY5wdIIcgKFNuNdaeQbGQjA7y8gLXwBH9vx7C1zzjvZ-2FhLGAjZzVg-2BGCVc5eLIhghDBl0ibr6LtqxDdL-2BTO4WMGDEbwiAXRs8L3c1rXwFjMjmQ2akli99ROfsftAraVXvDo-3D5cyN_0nwuJ0PFvEFC-2BoEKUTNdzq809eIKCyt4p6MktXy6qEr-2F89xMRnlTvUoLbe2cIlW601xifQAELuSm86Hq74XaiY8PzJfX9N089jpCUsHysTucMFFHv3yZ12-2Basrj9yCBwvimgKl6-2BQlLrfXX6HobqqpTFgBqE7LNXVDIV7hgsCQpLpVpyDjsPL-2F-2B3da-2FAB3XSFOZ7RSbYZYVUW0CuHC6P9cB90cEGcG1f-2F4JzHbVKJUE3OIzh8r-2BOLDpRzcHsfIuIgIzneuhdtdNlSD9pljG0Jj-2FIgejcDUMZ3hF-2BidBKa7Vnn6eQTdsKiIglPp-2FiAeG577IjcASvFRGZCILuXdpqN3mKy6VWrhVH1dkad6KajCw-3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Where the Shadows Dance: He Got Sober. I Got Broken</a><a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUd1gOWGyyREHiaxJ1NU0Q9tjkxy0CFcmCH3nleILYEpNxjITXRmwJ-2BWLzgpCpuif2Hz6ETqvYy5yiq9z7e52RSFeElcFm1VlMI0otVL8dN2AAcKyPwXmsfgqlEQJG6Mwz-2BGyC7JYpGYJBiWBJPlVvIYyLBm58-2Bk6a2cEq6mqp7WH4MkfAId9N6ywUqu5QAAv0ASxIsWcuVP5zLetMDEukwRzpzG9prgK8GZDVaFwv39aSmtn7fILtKdSve5X4t33bgYg84MiWDe4FAPBhcOQqqXlrxAJfvbU2xcrEWdwlD-2BTK2AmkXPAo05ibPGngS5RjMB5538Dm-2FDmvrbZKWbzRAm6Dj-2FIe0-2FVs42Fg8B5qZ8Oml4mLik-2BjlhO6ZhpaFo9IOWWxpp4QvAuDMLsjyVTc-2FwuEXSaVc0XeFGv6qh2lfg5pxNkzPsMqHHTgWJCJq0jf0B4MjTXZPG7ao6BttWH8Otz9Sz8DGtwM6Gr6TwepiF6FsWC2x88wscjAQPh07w383e8qzkkjuzEnZDhNLW11KEWPc0OgOEgZOhZ98j0UqnXRomBIC44WCCBAzgCxIFn1aqpyHAqLP7oECNhi8VCEdUPYyiyy-2Fq4MkwCUucyaBd9yP6XXq2waymxMzbyKiwNKZdaOeHtEbLjNSo0wQeY3Yg-3D5AJU_0nwuJ0PFvEFC-2BoEKUTNdzq809eIKCyt4p6MktXy6qEr-2F89xMRnlTvUoLbe2cIlW601xifQAELuSm86Hq74XaiY8PzJfX9N089jpCUsHysTucMFFHv3yZ12-2Basrj9yCBwvimgKl6-2BQlLrfXX6HobqqpTFgBqE7LNXVDIV7hgsCQpLpVpyDjsPL-2F-2B3da-2FAB3XSFOZ7RSbYZYVUW0CuHC6P9b-2B-2BJYDYc0N25ZtkzCazfFQSByn0uFz-2BMqlXCo0vnKT4liojOkxODxvwyWScbgbfxqb-2Fjuj-2FzGXmpeKfSdVZG4YX5nvfjCgimJYCNHpmcPcDkCCCZbYlRsPlBZTtWUHldrODeFfJehyFN6PWSZ-2BA9Sg-3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.danakillion.com/</a><a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUd1gOWGyyREHiaxJ1NU0Q9tjkxy0CFcmCH3nleILYEpNxjITXRmwJ-2BWLzgpCpuif2FcxpFpYqIWibQab-2FmeIvyyMx4nUGzfT7lEPWO0YoDcIgSMqgb4Z0Hpk0V-2B-2Bi65JxbLbEkC6vQyRzaKwPuuyl1kVpW6vHPUF0J-2BIUqcjJfVbTy9Mv3hBNpIhPqr5cICFwHgUqXB02zcvyOXBshmxrF375ndFthgG53bLIIcp3H7kLIsewfDVBvqPpQVx8lYvz7ADSZgZ1XxLC3KDF-2B56ccJpnjOX-2FPtihcKg00lQsSjDCj1zgbZ6kwfGnixfsTE1s34ueVEFhZzjFSML0ur3BCH-2FR168dn0GCoeQzNbOZcc8-2FSbX1ysFrujwqYGGVCrv3xR3PbNFJNsFRSCn7x3UwQFSlkJmNj8X4TQvaU-2BcOHkWd3oPFEV9CeohY-2BrYndq0xNFGnOrUmFdnlE35zGSiakwvo-2BHHpX9Cl2ZseW-2BzUgOsoFJdlqDMATK1SnIPUzXd3Si2oYmrBLKZA-2FXhJY1I4YgILW7lqAQLauY-2B-2BQcyfWRM5ea1xLRL8VtC823xkZ-2FbX3HrT9lssu9zaHBnD5HK3inNBElKfTCQzQrB2lLMRKI3kgqzQmcnZjwmyCWCHauc4nswbxEgAzhIrW8SJfJDKpr9pPEMlf618iH3uL2cut2uyVNMdjCSYQazCgT9uosiaA-3D-3DQQym_0nwuJ0PFvEFC-2BoEKUTNdzq809eIKCyt4p6MktXy6qEr-2F89xMRnlTvUoLbe2cIlW601xifQAELuSm86Hq74XaiY8PzJfX9N089jpCUsHysTucMFFHv3yZ12-2Basrj9yCBwvimgKl6-2BQlLrfXX6HobqqpTFgBqE7LNXVDIV7hgsCQpLpVpyDjsPL-2F-2B3da-2FAB3XSFOZ7RSbYZYVUW0CuHC6P9Z44-2Baipw0PAmHwVGb9vUaV8ebzjua8Ghn8nwVusf1PLQNxP4YEqdKZ5h96IMroCfbmynZmwfiPVGkm3qyh0Ix-2BM-2BS7anVuetKNaEhGBe5wP7isNF1UDogzceNDpdcslpCztm6LjsmLFGTgM2Wo4H8g-3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B076YL6VSB</a>Instagram:<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUd1gOWGyyREHiaxJ1NU0Q9tjkxy0CFcmCH3nleILYEpNxjITXRmwJ-2BWLzgpCpuif2Ghj3mHQRJeSzIajxM4EF-2BYuEHjY-2FsRFtNHyXgZE5MYsnIccq3mUDfmre24PrjKsZUKgnkxybE4bv12ZdzfRYMf62iBETyBcCkTSWM54G8QifoW4OxEDUnk37cKag6JuMH7uKjWNKj4hcnxIYdJrnwhLkHsqX3H7aUuT40KZVIz5hjF5yWdd9wix1JOG9l3g2ZsCRQb1AZXwqkPsGKYIsgwMeuwZXuMo45FXbSvrbZDd4navsnbKTmnnq45Gq4AAv4NuK7AWm70OmlRbSOE2N79l-2FxuH9cO9FgKfytpyc1B18BclI5muhG6rXtp2HVNaofXlVdFotijhshPJjYgu6ZZvm4xNo8nvjtKR2nsQjQm0CqNPaZJ3NSxMVL0WS-2FL1sTCDPyXLq9cvQ2QiELl-2Bp032PU1wMdPhaMcMqzDDWN9Jd3NmjwcGvsJQbAgdolXQ9fF9EEATLSmBm8Bz3gWdoPxkFr8n3fHOf-2BhcV-2B1z-2Bpt87u3HLQ6J0frunm1ymwa8DSnVbiGLxR04bUj1ZjVpBAil1L0-2BaquEefm0kbAjXPo1B3BuZw0UvCpHNsUCEKxx8fzD59TWlBo37Tz8QP7xIfqEX7-2Bjs4zim5QMDjgn9g17OWL0dx8s0hAtDtD3sRvTCw-3D-3DgmmF_0nwuJ0PFvEFC-2BoEKUTNdzq809eIKCyt4p6MktXy6qEr-2F89xMRnlTvUoLbe2cIlW601xifQAELuSm86Hq74XaiY8PzJfX9N089jpCUsHysTucMFFHv3yZ12-2Basrj9yCBwvimgKl6-2BQlLrfXX6HobqqpTFgBqE7LNXVDIV7hgsCQpLpVpyDjsPL-2F-2B3da-2FAB3XSFOZ7RSbYZYVUW0CuHC6P9Rlm7t09LIXkv1lENTCPYKYih48NlEIq9XaOAPbzycTz6l0x9sneegN-2BWfdgnnQCeJU2Fsh0MES-2BYjIvZ35JliMPni8kJfqxHhHIc66O-2F6KGOiBPjMM-2FDYwXfWvjDd-2BxBugkIy4CII5ktvq12suqPzo-3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dana_killion_author/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/dana_killion_author/</a> To watch a video of Paul’s political satire (right-wing congressman Richard Martin), here is an old clip that’s still pretty funny.&nbsp;It’s from 2013.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y-P44ZkLS4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y-P44ZkLS4</a>. There are other clips but this is a good place to start. WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe 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" 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; Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services 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>.

#690 Married To An Addict/Alcoholic - Dana Killion

Dr. Jeff Karp is a Harvard Medical School professor and bioengineer. He works in the fields of drug delivery, medical devices, stem cell therapeutics, and tissue adhesives and has been recognized by MIT as being one of the top innovators in the world. He talks with Paul about his work, his relationship with nature, and how life led him to where he is now. Watch for his new book, LIT* Life Ignition Tools: Use Nature's Playbook to Energize Your Brain, Spark Ideas, and Ignite Action For more about Dr. Karp go to <a href="http://www.JeffKarp.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.JeffKarp.com</a> WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe 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" 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; Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services 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>.

#691 Nature & The Brain - Dr. Jeff Karp

Michael Laurie is an actor, a small group facilitator, and a parent. He talks with Paul about his road to recovery and shares his unusual story of becoming a foster parent, with all the love and pain that entails.&nbsp; More about Michael Laurie:<a href="http://www.MichaelLaurie.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MichaelLaurie.com</a>IG @MichaelLaurieus WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe 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" 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; Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services 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>.

#692 Foster Parenting - Michael Laurie

Erin Williams is an author, illustrator, and healthcare researcher who joins Paul to discuss chronic pain and how her own struggles with it have served her art.&nbsp;Look for her new book What's Wrong?: Personal Histories of Chronic Pain and Bad Medicine&nbsp;More about Erin:website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.erinrwilliams.com/home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.erinrwilliams.com/home</a>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/erin_r_williams/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/erin_r_williams/</a> WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe 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" 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; Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services 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>.

#693 Chronic Pain - Erin Williams

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.

#672 Trust Issues - Gianmarco Soresi

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