Mental Illness Happy Hour

What happens when a naive Texas cheerleader from an abusive home tries to pay for college by smuggling heroin in Bangladesh?  Probably not what you think. She also shares about survivor self-blame around incest.

The Holocaust survivor, mother, teacher and activist reflects on her coping mechanisms, her ability to find joy, feelings unique to motherhood, her childhood in Nazi-occupied Warsaw as a Jewish 7 year-old, and the special bond she forged with her mother, Eugenia Lubowski Krol, as they fled for their lives.

The second of a two-part interview from 2011 with Paul's sober friend; a former studio projectionist, dealer, fugitive and heroin-addict.

Originally recorded in the podcast's first year (2011) Paul sat down with his support group friend; a former fugitive, ex-con drug dealer, heroin-addict 60’s hippie, who has divorced four times, what’s not to love?   So many stories this one is a two-parter.  Part 2 next week. Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to www. BetterHelp...

Paul reads submissions from listeners about the challenges in their lives.

Imani State of Mind is a new podcast from Stitcher that demystifies mental health and wellness in an accessible and approachable way. Dr. Imani Walker (Bravo’s Married to Medicine) equips listeners with the right language and tools to normalize this stigmatized topic, in addition to finding laughter and light in navigating these struggles. Listen now in your favorite podcast app!

Paul's support group friend shares about her experiences as a black woman in America, her addiction to unavailable men, the wreckage of her acting out sexually and being a child in Atlanta during the Atlanta child murders. Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to www. BetterHelp.com/mental  Must be 18.  For those under 18 you will b...

Paul's friend and fellow comedian/podcaster (Learning Not To Swear) returns to talk about George Floyd's murder, systemic racism, the police, looting, being a black father in America and the pandemic. Follow Ted on IG and TW @TedLyde FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/tlyde1 Learning Not To Swear Podcast  www. TedLyde. Libsyn.com Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online...

Paul reads new surveys about racism and replays a 2012 interview with listener and now-retired policeman who shares his thoughts on, and experiences in, law enforcement. Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to www. BetterHelp.com/mental  Must be 18.  For those under 18 you will be redirected to or can go directly to TeenCounseling...

The psychiatrist shares her experience in deciding when it's appropriate to prescribe meds, diagnosing ADD/ADHD, the difference between role and identify, being Korean-American and children who want to transition. Links provided by Dr. Park www. OAK.care  www. AACAP.org   www.nami.org Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to www. Be...

The licensed therapist @KatieVernoy returns to answers listener's questions about a variety of topics but mostly about ways to handle the pandemic emotionally and mentally. More About Our Guest  katievernoy.com mtsgpodcast.com social: https://www.facebook.com/KatieVernoyManagementConsultant  https://twitter.com/KatieVernoy  https://www.instagram.com/katievernoy/ For Modern Therapists: https://www....

The graphic novelist (Rx) opens up about her battles with Bipolar I, being involuntarily committed, and having been an ad account executive creating a campaign for the very pill she was taking, participating in the "commercialization of my own suffering."

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 www. DrShailiJainMD.com Her book is called The Unspeakable Mind. Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to www. BetterHelp.com...

Paul shares some stories of people battling shame (especially around their bodies) and reads from the Loves, Happy Moments and Awfulsome moments surveys. Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by  BetterHelp  online counseling.  To get a  free week  go to  www. BetterHelp.com/mental   Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by Best Fiends puzzle app. Download it free on the Apple App store...

Paul reads listener experiences around their mental/emotional struggles and victories -some serious some humorous- including the Covid crisis. Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by  BetterHelp  online counseling.  To get a  free week  go to  www. BetterHelp.com/mental   Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by  Archer & Olive notebooks and planners.  For 10% off visit www. ArcherandOl...

The blogger/author returns to open up about dealing with the strain of being fired, perpetually broke and in debt while trying to provide for his family. More About Our Guest  www. NathanRabin.com Check out his podcast Travolta/Cage www. NathanRabin.com/TravoltaCage and buy his books www. NathanRabin.com/shop Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by  BetterHelp  online counseling.  To ge...

Another installment of Paul reading anonymous surveys submitted by listeners about their mental and emotional ups and downs during the pandemic as well as things they love. Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by  BetterHelp  online counseling.  To get a  free week  go to  www. BetterHelp.com/mental   Must be 18. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and l...

The second installment of listeners sharing their loves, happy and awfulsome moments and struggles during the pandemic via surveys read by Paul. Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by  BetterHelp  online counseling.  To get a  free week  go to  www. BetterHelp.com/mental   Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by Roman .  For a free online visit and free two day shipping go to www. Get...

Listeners share their loves and struggles during the pandemic via surveys read by Paul. Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by  BetterHelp  online counseling.  To get a  free week  go to  www. BetterHelp.com/mental   Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by  OMGYes.com .  For a special discount go to www. OMGYes.com/mental This episode is sponsored by Ettitude bamboo sheets.  For 20% o...

Who couldn't use some positive vibes this week? No guest, just things that people love, submitted via the show's Loves Survey. Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by  BetterHelp  online counseling.  To get a  free week  go to  www. BetterHelp.com/mental   Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by Roman .  For a free online visit and free two-day shipping go to www. GetRoman.com/mental T...

Paul's support group friend recounts his childhood and teenage years growing up in NYC's Hell's Kitchen and the cycles of violence, addiction, crime and poverty that he is struggling to break. Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by  BetterHelp  online counseling.  To get a  free week  go to  www. BetterHelp.com/mental   Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by SquareSpace.  For a free...

The retired sex crimes detective and speaker/author answers listener questions about the mentality of serial killers and   sex offenders, the legal system, victim rights and famous cases past and present. For more about Don go to www. DHLectures.com Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by  BetterHelp  online counseling.  To get a  free week  go to  www. BetterHelp.com/mental   Must be 1...

The host/performer @TeresaStrasser returns to talk about her misdiagnosed, involuntary stay in the psych ward after breaking down as a severely sleep-deprived, mother battling shame and perfectionism. She and Paul share their fears and loves.   More About Teresa www. TeresaStrasser.com www. Facebook.com/OfficialTeresaStrasser Follow her as @TeresaStrasser at www. Instagram.com/TeresaStrasser and w...

The writer/performer (winner of The Moth GrandSlam) opens up about the family secret that harmed his ability to trust and the eventual airing of it that improved his relationship with them. He also shares about his struggles to feel validated, included, respected and seen. More info about Sam and his podcast Family Ghosts Family Ghosts Apple Podcasts link:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fa...

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 : https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ , (they deal with lgbtq youth - they have a suicide hotline).   Her Instagram is @fallonchavezhair and her work website is...