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

Marcy Langlois was born with a physical deformity, which required 23 surgical procedures before the age of 18, and was involved in a devastating, life-changing accident at the age of 17. She shares her story and opens up about the ways in which she has been able to heal and to focus on life’s infinite possibility. Look for her podcast Living Beyond Limits. This episode is sponsored by Paul Kalanithi’s bestselling memoir When Breath Becomes Air, available wherever books are sold.&nbsp;For more go to www.prh.com/BREATH More about Marcy:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.MarcyLanlois.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.MarcyLanlois.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>.

#694 Accident & Deformity Trauma - Marcy Langlois

Dave Manheim is a producer and podcaster (Dopey) who shares his story of recovery and what it was like to create a podcast dedicated to addiction stories–and then to suddenly lose his co-host and creative&nbsp;partner to an overdose.More about Dave: <a href="http://www.DopeyPodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.DopeyPodcast.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/ServicesSee 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>.

#695 Fentanyl - Dave Manheim

A favorite episode among listeners and from the first year of the podcast (2011). How do you cope when you are convinced your life is constantly in danger as a child? First, you band together with your siblings and form an army, then you learn about the sweet oblivion of addiction. Paul’s friend Karma withholds her last name and picture so she can fully reveal the family life that nearly killed her, but ultimately forced her to grow. A fairly heavy interview so Paul throws in a little something after the interview to hopefully make you laugh. &nbsp; This episode is sponsored by Prolon. Prolon is offering listeners 10% off their 5-day nutrition program. Go to <a href="http://www.ProlonLife.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.ProlonLife.com/podcast</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;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>.

#696 Best Of: Seeking Oblivion - Paul's Friend Karma

A favorite among listeners, this Best Of episode was originally recorded in 2011, in the first months of the podcast. Stand-up Comedian, Skateboarder and co-host (with Karen Kilgariff) of the podcast Do You Need A Ride? Chris Fairbanks (aka @Chris_Fairbanks) talks with Paul about his mother’s battle with alcoholism, Alzheimer’s and Dementia and its effect on him growing up and today. They talk about the link between pain and creativity, peer acceptance, dark voices in their heads and they both share chilling stories about dead people.To find out more about Chris: www.ChrisFairbanks.comSocial media IG @Chris_Fairbanks X @ChrisFairbanks Listen to Do You Need A Ride? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-you-need-a-ride-with-chris-fairbanks-and-karen-kilgariff/id869415596?mt=2 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>.

#697 Best Of: Chris Fairbanks - Growing Up Around Dementia

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.

#695 Fentanyl - Dave Manheim

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