Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
Mental Illness Happy Hour
Mental Illness Happy Hour
Mental Illness Happy Hour
Join Paul Gilmartin and his guests on Mental Illness Happy Hour as they normalize what so many others feel but have been too fearful or ashamed to express. Discover a vital, compassionate gem that fills a desperate and under-addressed need in our society.
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Get the buttons here!Mental Illness Happy Hour: A Safe Space To Share Your Struggles And Triumphs
Mental Illness Happy Hour is not your average podcast series. Hosted by comedian Paul Gilmartin, this show provides a safe space for listeners to explore their fears, addictions, and traumatic childhood experiences with the goal of normalizing what so many others feel but have been too afraid or ashamed to express.
With over 600 episodes in its archive, Mental Illness Happy Hour has covered a wide range of topics related to mental health and wellbeing. From discussions around trauma and abuse to navigating gender identity and sexuality, each episode features an insightful conversation with guests who share their personal struggles with mental illness.
The show's mission is clear: provide listeners with a perversely safe place where they can talk about their emotions without fear of judgment or shame. The New York Times describes it as such: 'A perversely safe place in which he (Gilmartin) and his guests talk about their fears, addictions and traumatic childhoods.'
One of the most significant benefits of listening to Mental Illness Happy Hour is hearing stories that may resonate personally while learning from others' experiences. For example, Lauren Hennessy shares her journey as a trans male growing up within a religious household that didn't support her gender identity. In contrast, Judy Gold discusses her experiences with anxiety disorders and depression while raising children.
The podcast series also features experts in various fields like Clinical Psychologist Dr Guy Winch discussing rejection healing techniques or psychologist Dr Gregory Kushnick sharing signs of narcissistic partners.
It's evident from listener reviews how impactful this series has been for people all over the world struggling with different emotional issues. As Psychology Today noted: 'Normalizes what so many others feel but have been too fearful or ashamed to express...remarkable.' Esquire called it 'a vital compassionate gem that fills a desperate and under-addressed need in our society,' while Slate Magazine praised Gilmartin's efforts 'to explore stories that aren't black-and-white.'
Whether you're looking for some guidance on navigating difficult situations like coping during pandemics (yes! there are episodes specifically addressing this topic), trying new self-help techniques or just want some validation on your feelings/emotions around mental health- Mental Illness Happy Hour is worth checking out.