Allen Strickland Williams is a standup comedian who shares his struggles with the stress of perfectionism and ADHD tendencies. He also opens up about the trauma of surviving a random shooting. Check out his comedy special, Ran Through, and his podcast, Finding My Audience. More about Allen www.AllenStricklandWilliams.com If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is transitioning from @MIHHfurniture to its new handle...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Abby Reyes is an author, lawyer, and climate justice leader. She shares her story of activism, the tragic loss of her partner, and the mindfulness techniques she uses to manage her grief. Look for her new book, Truth Demands: A Memoir of Murder, Oil Wars, and the Rise of Climate Justice. For More About Abby abbyreyes.org IG: @abbysreyes If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is transitioning from @MIHHfurniture t...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 59 min
Rachel Kaplan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who focuses deeply on moving through difficult feelings in order to heal–what she calls “emotional potty training”. She opens up about her personal tragedies and what led her to this work. Look for her podcast the Healing Feeling Sh*t Show and her new book Feel, Heal, and Let That Sh*t Go: Your Guide to Emotional Resilience and Lasting Self-Love. Podcast Website insta @healingfeelingshitshow FB @healingfeelingshitshow If you’re int...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 32 min
Bo V is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer who attends Paul’s support group. They talk about the work they’re doing on self-judgment and shame, finding the perfect church after leaving Catholicism, and discovering their trans identity. If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is transitioning from @MIHHfurniture to its new handle @ShapedFurniture WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST Subscribe via Apple Podcasts (or wh...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 53 min
Rich Forer is a Jewish-American author and activist. He discusses his perspective of growing up Jewish, being a member of AIPAC, and how his perspective on Palestine shifted dramatically, shattering his entire worldview. Here's a link to Rich’s book page on Amazon. Here's a link to a very interesting written interview he did, and here's a link to his YouTube channel. If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is tran...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 36 min
Dr. Jessica Zucker returns to the podcast for her 4th visit, focusing on the importance of talking about hard things: Cancer, miscarriages, perimenopause, and more. Watch for her new book, Normalize It: Upending the Silence, Stigma, and Shame That Shape Women's Lives. More about Jessica: Where to buy her book: Amazon Bookshop Instagram: @ihadamiscarriage Website: drjessicazucker.com If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworki...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 54 min
Mark M is Paul’s friend from a support group. He visits the podcast to share his story of addiction, growing up entrenched in deception, and how he eventually broke the pattern in his adult life. He digs into his complicated family life, the losses he’s suffered, and how he continues to work through it all to maintain a life of integrity. This episode is sponsored by Smalls cat food. For a limited time only, get 35% off plus an additional 50% off your first order when you head to Smalls.com and ...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 59 min
Jennifer Westcott is a therapist who has shared her story of sexual abuse at the hands of her mother. She returns for her second visit on the pod and opens up about the emotional hangover she had after recording her first episode. In this episode, she digs into her healing journey and the immense progress she’s made. More about Jennifer: https://youtube.com/@therapistsanctuary?si=LXxyNlcClD00m-Qz https://www.holistichealingcounselling.com/therapist-sanctuary https://insta.openinapp.co/7s936 If y...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Jennifer Westcott is a therapist who, as an adult, began to recall sexual abuse by her mother. She and Paul both dig deep to talk about maternal sexual abuse and why it’s so difficult for people to understand and accept. Jennifer also shares the painful reactions from her family and how she’s pressed on with the help of her husband and her work in therapy. More about Jennifer: https://youtube.com/@therapistsanctuary?si=LXxyNlcClD00m-Qz https://www.holistichealingcounselling.com/therapist-sanctua...
Mar 28, 2025•2 hr 6 min
Dr. Blaise Aguirre is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He specializes in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) with a particular focus on borderline personality disorder (BPD). He discusses his recent clinical work on self-hatred and discusses his new book, I Hate Myself: Overcome Self-Loathing and Realize Why You're Wrong About You. Dr. Aguirre’s book: https://www.ihatemyselfbook.com/ . If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs ...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 49 min
Ryan Sheldon (@RealRyanSheldon) is a speaker, a model, an eating disorder advocate, and the author of F*ckboys Are Boring: A Gay Man’s Guide to Dating (For Everyone). He shares excerpts from his book and talks about his lifelong journey to self-acceptance, through eating disorders, body image issues, and dating all the wrong men. He also shares tips on healthy ways to look for partners. More about Ryan: @RealRyanSheldon www.TheRyanSheldon.com If you’re interested in seeing or buying the fu...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 21 min
This Best Of episode was originally recorded and aired in 2015. Jeanie, a writer, talks about being parentless at 3 and the complex relationship with her mentally disabled sister whom she now has guardianship of. She and Paul bond over suicidal thoughts, isolating and much much more For more about Jeanie's writing https://scriptanatomy.com/jeanie-bergen/ Substack https://itcanbeboth.substack.com/ If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for...
Mar 07, 2025•2 hr 7 min
Matt D. is a good friend of Paul's who shares his story of starting over after a divorce, a career change, and getting sober—while owning a weed store in California. He also talks about the surprising joy he finds in living in a sober community. This episode is sponsored by Smalls cat food. For 50% off your first order, head to www.Smalls.com and use promo code MENTAL. If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Jen Soriano is a Filipinx author, musician, and first-generation American. She shares important context about Filipino history and how transgenerational trauma plays out for so many people, including her own family. She also opens up about living with chronic pain and the importance of understanding the mind-body connection. Look for her new book Nervous: Essays on Heritage and Healing. For more about Jen: Website : JenSoriano.net | Instagram: @ jensorianowrites | Tiktok: @ jensoriano...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 39 min
Phil Stark is a former screenwriter (Dude, Where’s My Car) turned marriage and family therapist. He shares why he made this huge career pivot plus he and Paul discuss passive aggression in relationships and managing the inner critic. Check out his new book, Dude, Where's My Car-tharsis?: A Friendly and Engaging Guide to Talk Therapy For more about Phil: Website: https://www.starktalk.net Amazon book link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578300842?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 This episode is ...
Feb 14, 2025•59 min
Paul’s support group friend, Jon Luc, opens up about the ways that school took an incredible mental toll on his life and how being gay in this world has also created challenges. He shares his struggles with addiction, his love for his support group, and how he’s learned to set boundaries in his relationships. This episode is sponsored by Orgain Organic Plant Protein Powder . For 30% off go to www.Orgain.com/mental30 and use code MENTAL30. If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furnitu...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 27 min
Joshua Fields and T.K. Coleman,(@TheMinimalists) better known as two parts of the popular trio, The Minimalists, join Paul to talk about how all the clutter in our lives can affect our minds and offer tips on how to live better with less. More about the Minimalists: www.TheMinimalists.com www.instagram.com/theminimalists This episode is sponsored by 23andMe for the latest offer go to www.23andme.com/mental . Total Health membership includes services initiated and performed by third-p...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 18 min
We visit the family tree today with Paul Gilmartin’s cousin, Paul Barnard. He shares stories of his past, from losing his baby sister to moving in with an entirely new family when he was 8 years old. He also shares beautiful thoughts on his time caretaking for his wife, who battled cancer for many years. This episode is sponsored by Orgain Organic Plant Protein Powder . For 30% off go to www.Orgain.com/mental30 and use code MENTAL30. The link for the Open Space Therapy Collective LGBT...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 14 min
David Miklowitz is a Professor of Psychiatry in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at UCLA. Dr. Miklowitz’s research focuses on bipolar disorder and in this episode he shares the distinct differences between BP1 and BP2 and unpacks myths about bipolar disorder. Look for his new book Living Well with Bipolar Disorder: Practical Strategies for Improving Your Daily Life. More about Dr. Miklowitz and bipolar disorder: His new book is called Living Well With Bipolar Disorder website: htt...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Elizabeth Husserl (@ElizabethHusserl) is a financial advisor and the author of the new book T he Power of Enough: Finding Joy in Your Relationship with Money . She talks about the emotional aspects of money, including comparing yourself to others and blindly accumulating things, and how to find more balance and financial health. More about Elizabeth: Buy her book https://www.amazon.com/Power-Enough-Finding-Relationship-Money/dp/1608689425 Follow her on IG @ElizabethHusserl Visit www.Elizab...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Nathan Spiteri (@NathanSpiteri) is an Australian filmmaker, actor, and writer on a mission to eradicate the lingering shame of abuse. As a child, Nathan was sexually and mentally abused for years. He discusses the attachment he felt to his abuser, how he continued the cycle of abuse as an adult, and how he was finally able to see that the pain he was causing others stemmed from his own trauma. Follow Nathan on IG @NathanSpiteri If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Pa...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 35 min
Dr. Kate Truitt is a psychologist and neuroscientist, visiting the show for the second time. In this episode, she opens up about being childless in our current culture and shares personal stories that have shaped her life. She also discusses her research on the amygdala and a healing method called Brain Partnership. More About Dr. Truitt CEO & Founder, Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates CEO, Trauma Counseling Center of Los Angeles CEO & Founder, The Amy Research Foundation Execut...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 33 min
Jason O’Mara (@JasonOmaraOfficial) is an Irish-American actor (Band of Brothers, Blood of Zeus) who advocates for mental health and works closely with Movember, an organization that focuses on men’s health, including mental health and suicide prevention. Jason also shares his own story of living with depression and his path to sobriety. For more about Movember go to www.Movember.com Follow Jason on IG @JasonOmaraOfficial This episode is sponsored by Vimergy . Go to www.Vimergy.com and...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 27 min
Rebecca W is Paul's friend from a support group. She shares her struggles with shyness and low-self esteem and opens up about sex and love addiction as well as her penchant for fantasy. This episode is sponsored by Babbel language learning app. For 60% off your subscription go to www.Babbel.com/Breath . Rules and restrictions may apply. If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is transitioning from @MIHH...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Franco Vega is the founder of The RightWay Foundation, a nonprofit that helps transition-age foster youth find jobs, stable housing, and mental health support. He shares his own journey, which included being orphaned as a child and struggling with addiction, and ultimately what brought him to establishing this foundation. For more about Franco and the RightWay Foundation https://www.therightwayfoundation.org/ If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs an...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Dr. Jessi Gold (@DrJessiGold) is the Chief Wellness Officer for the University of Tennessee as well as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry. Her main advocacy focus has been burnout in the healthcare industry, which includes issues like doctors being trained to stuff emotions, increased suicide rates for healthcare workers, and general issues with the overall healthcare system. Look for her book How Do You Feel: One Doctor’s Search For Humanity in Medicine For more about Jessi: https://www.drjes...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Israa Nasir is a therapist and the founder of Well Guide, a digital wellness platform making therapy tools accessible to everyone. She discusses red flags and green flags in terms of mental health and processes for reflection on how to live a life true to who you are. Look for hew new book, Toxic Productivity. Buy Israa’s New Book: TOXIC PRODUCTIVITY: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More Social Media Links Website: https://www.israanasir.com...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 28 min
JT was well into adulthood before he was able to come to terms with his anger issues. Today, he’s turned things around with the help of therapy, meditation, and support groups. He opens up about how he realized he had anger issues and offers practical tips on managing anger. More about JT The workbook that JT mentioned: https://avediancounselingcenter.com/about-2/our-books/ Links Paul mentioned to help support the trans community https://www.pointofpride.org/ This NYC org throws part...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Ethan Sapienza is a clinical social worker and therapist specializing in EMDR and DBT. He discusses the benefits of these modalities and shares practical DBT coping mechanisms that everyone can find useful. More About Ethan and DBT https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ethan-sapienza-beverly-hills-ca/879732 Ethan’s practice's site: https://behavioralpsychstudio.com/ -Info on what DBT is: https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/dbt -Info on what DBT-PE is: ...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 35 min
