Mental Illness Happy Hour

Originally aired in 2015. Sold by her mother to a pedophile ring led by powerful politicians and aristocrats in her native Belgium, Anneke’s story is about more than just survival. She talks about the ways her PTSD affects her life but also about the empathy she learned at a young age that inspires her to teach yoga in prisons, especially fellow survivors of sex-trafficking. Anneke has a book...

Dr. Edward Shahrokh is Paul’s support group friend who also happens to be a psychologist. He studies addiction relapse and is well-versed in the psychology of “rescuers”--particularly because he used to be one himself.  To read Dr. Shahrokh’s dissertation click go here https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335060384_THE_EXPERIENCE_OF_RELAPSE_AFTER_LONG-TERM_SOBRIETY_AND_SUBSEQUENT_RETURN_T...

Mary Mack (@MaryMackComedy) is a comedian, writer, and actor. Today, she sits down with Paul in an episode that takes place LIVE at Sisyphus Brewing in Minneapolis where she talks about growing up in a very small town and navigating her complicated family when she’s the only one in therapy. More about Mary IG/Twitter @MaryMackComedy Facebook is www. Facebook.com/MaryMackComedy1 www. MaryMackcomedy...

Rebecca D is a friend from Paul’s support group. She opens up about her experience with covert incest (a father who treated her like his “wingman” when he was dating or weighing a woman’s attractiveness), her love-avoidant behavior, and her addictions to fantasy and marijuana.  Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by  BetterHelp  online counseling. To get 10% off you...

Meyli Chapin (@MeyliChapin) is a terror attack survivor. She shares her vivid recollection of the 17-hour event that changed her life and how PTSD treatment continues to save her. Check out her book, Terrorist Attack Girl, and her PTSD treatment app, Trauma Brace. More About Meyli Instagram: @meylichapin  Terrorist Attack Girl book on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Terrorist-Attack-Girl...

Beth Lapides aka @BethLapides is a writer, a producer, and the creator of UnCabaret–the show that launched the alt comedy revolution. She shares her struggles with growing up in a repressed home and offers deeply insightful advice on how to shift your perspective. More About Beth Her book: S o You Need to Decide Amazon Link Follow Beth Twitter:  @bethlapides IG:  @beth_lapides YouTube:&n...

Jessie Finkelstein, a therapist specializing in Emotional Regulation Disorder (BPD) and DBT therapy, shares his expertise. He is the creator of the online portal TheraHive and The Game of Real Life, both of which help anyone build DBT skills.  #BPD #DBT   Live MIHH recording in Minneapolis Fri May 20th 8pm at Sisyphus Brewery. For tix or more info go here.  https://dojour.us/e/...

Ali Weiss (aka @AliWeissWorld) has made a career out of talking about difficult things. In this episode, she reveals her stories of addiction, abortion, and healing from childhood traumas. Be sure to check out her podcast Tales of Taboo for more.   Live MIHH recording in Minneapolis Fri May 20th 8pm at Sisyphus Brewery. For tix or more info go here.  https://dojour.us/e/15598 More a...

Actor and stand-up comedian Adam Ferrara (@AdamFerrara) shares his struggles with panic, anxiety, and unlearning the patterns of his childhood–along with his appreciation for life lessons from his father. Be sure to check out The Adam Ferrara podcast for more.   Live Recording in Minneapolis Fri May 20th 8pm at Sisyphus Brewery. For tix or more info go here.  https://dojour.us/...

Paul’s support group friend, Jen W, opens up about living with schizoaffective disorder and her journey to becoming a nurse. She also delves into her experience as the daughter of a Thai immigrant and her adventures while working in Thailand.  Live Recording in Minneapolis - Fri May 20th 8pm at Sisyphus Brewery. For tix or more info go here.  https://dojour.us/e/15598 Support Our Sp...

Dr. Kenneth Adams is a therapist and author of Silently Seduced—which you may recognize as a book that changed Paul’s life. He offers insights on how to spot covert incest and enmeshment and offers advice on how to heal from these unhealthy dynamics. More About Dr. Adams www.overcomingenmeshment.com Check out his book about covert incest, Silently Seduced Support Our Sponsors! This episode is spon...

Paul’s friend Mike Schmidt @the40YearOldBoy reflects on his mother’s complex life after her recent passing. She was a survivor and a protector–and also someone full of pain that she never overcame. Listen to more stories from Mike on his podcast, The 40 Year Old Boy. More About Mike: 40 Year-Old Boy Podcast https://art19.com/shows/40yob Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/the40yearoldboy/home YouTube htt...

Paul's hockey buddy, Limey, shares how important hockey and his team has been for him as someone who has struggled with depression–an illness that he didn’t realize, for a long time, he actually had.  Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by  BetterHelp  online counseling. To get 10% off your first month go to  www. BetterHelp.com/mental  Must be 18.&nb...

Paul’s guest Hannah opens up about her love addiction, promiscuity, and how she became a swinger. She also reveals the emotional turmoil of someone from her childhood coming back and shaking up her life.  Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by  BetterHelp  online counseling. To get 10% off your first month go to  www. BetterHelp.com/mental  Must be 18...

Author Maggie Rowe, @ThisMaggieRowe, shares her story of growing up an Evangelical with Pure OCD and an obsessive fear of going to hell. She and Paul also engage in the podcast’s first “Envy Off”. Be sure to check Maggie’s new book, Easy Street. Buy Maggie's Book Easy Street here Find out more about Maggie at www. MaggieRoweAuthor.com Follow her on Twitter @ThisMaggieRowe Support Our Sponsors! Thi...

Gabe Howard is an author, podcaster, and mental health advocate who speaks honestly about living with bipolar disorder. He talks to Paul about his life before diagnosis and how he manages his mental health today now that he understands his condition. More About Gabe:  Twitter:  @gabehoward29 @psychcentral @healthline   Instagram:  @gabehoward29 @psychcentraloffic...

Joe M sits down with Paul and opens about his experiences with sexual anorexia and his emotionally chaotic childhood. He also speaks candidly about his experience with sexual surrogacy as part of his healing process.  Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by  BetterHelp  online counseling. To get 10% off your first month go to  www. BetterHelp.com/mental &nb...

Ali Vingiano (@AliVingiano) is a writer and producer for The Morning Show as well as a variety of wildly-popular short films. She opens up to Paul about her own struggles with anxiety, insomnia, and assault. Be sure to check out her new film, The End of Us.  Follow Ali @AliVingiano Check out her website www. AliVingiano.com Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by  BetterHelp &...

Amy Ziering is the Emmy award-winning investigative filmmaker behind the groundbreaking documentaries Allen v Farrow, The Invisible War, and more. She talks with Paul about how her films came about--and how all-consuming her work can sometimes be. For More about Amy go to www. AmyZiering.com Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by  BetterHelp  online counseling. To get 10...

Author and creator of the FOMO concept Patrick McGinnis (@PJMcGinnis) joins Paul to talk about his journey from the chaos on Wall Street to a more authentic life. They dive into the psychology of FOMO and how to overcome it. Check out his new podcast FOMO Sapiens.  More about Patrick: www. PatrickMcGinnis.com twitter.com/pjmcginnis The books Patrick mentioned are: The Happiness Advantage by S...

Michael Unbroken is a life coach for trauma survivors. This week, he sits down with Paul and opens up about his own traumatic childhood and how he works to overcome his pain through therapy and self-reflection. Check out his podcast Think Unbroken. More about Michael www. Instagram.com/MichaelUnbroken www. Facebook.com/MichaelUnbroken www. ThinkUnbrokenPodcast.com Support Our Sponsors! This episod...

Long-time studio exec Zoe Friedman shares what it was like to work at Comedy Central & The David Letterman Show. She opens up about her complicated relationship with her parents and what she’s proudest of: The nonprofit she started, Comedy Gives Back. More About Zoe Check out her documentary about the Improv on Amazon More Info about Comedy Gives Back www.comedygivesback.com   IG: www.ins...

Paul’s support group buddy, Marie, shares her struggles with food addiction, sex addiction, and how she works through her anger.  Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by  BetterHelp  online counseling. To get 10% off your first month go to  www. BetterHelp.com/mental  Must be 18. For those under 18 you will be redirected to or can go directly to T...

Author, artist, and entrepreneur Connor Franta @ConnorFranta sits down with Paul and talks about growing up in a small town, becoming internet famous, and coming out to his mother--along with the rest of the world. Be sure to check out his newest book House Fires .  More about Connor www. ConnorFranta.com https://www.youtube.com/user/ConnorFranta/featured @ConnorFranta Support Our Sponsors! T...

Paul's friend from his support group, Alycia Schlesinger, shares her experience with an anomalous psychosis and how she's made sense of her trauma by helping to heal others.  Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by  BetterHelp  online counseling. To get 10% off your first month go to  www. BetterHelp.com/mental  Must be 18. For those under 18 you...