Paul Gilmartin

Mental Illness Happy Hour

Paul Gilmartin

  • Episode 191: Matt Oswalt (voted #8 ep of 2014)

Episode 191: Matt Oswalt (voted #8 ep of 2014)

Friday 19th September 2014

Matt Oswalt discusses his battle with depression and how humor, exercise, and medication helped him find hope on 'Mental Illness Happy Hour'.
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96 minutes
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Mental Illness Happy Hour
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Paul Gilmartin
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Matt Oswalt: Battling Depression and Embracing Resilience

I wasn't not depressed, but I wasn't at the bottom of the of the abyss anymore.
Picture a comedy writer with a seemingly perfect childhood, only to face the harsh realities of depression and loneliness later in life. That's Matt Oswalt's story. In this episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', Matt sits down with host Paul Gilmartin to share his deeply personal journey through mental health struggles. Despite an idyllic start, Matt encountered traumatic events that left him grappling with depression while being single, unemployed, and living alone.
He opens up about how these experiences isolated him but also pushed him to find ways to cope. From self-deprecating humor to regular exercise, Matt discovered methods to manage his mental health. Medication also played a significant role in his journey toward healing. This episode isn't just about the hardships; it's about finding light in the darkest times. Matt's candid conversation offers a relatable and hopeful message for anyone facing similar battles.
Tune in to hear how he turned his life around and found resilience in the face of adversity.
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