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 furnitur...
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 which is tr...
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: @ jensorianowrites Buy ...
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 sponsored by...
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 furniture th...
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-party clinici...
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 LGBTQ+ online s...
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.ElizabethHus...
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 Paul des...
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 Executive Direct...
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 use offer ...
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 @MIHHfurniture t...
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 and makes foll...
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/ Instagram: http...
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 parties to raise...
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: https://dbtpe.org/ -An article ...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 35 min
Ahmed Al-kadri (@AhmedLovesBread) is a Yemeni-American comedian who is trying to be a better person, a better partner, and a better man. He shares his journey to realizing his addictions and doing the work to change for the better. Check out his new comedy special: Special, Not Special on YouTube. You can see Ahmed’s debut comedy hour, Special Not Special on YouTube now If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is t...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Sepideh Saremi (@runwalktalk) is a psychotherapist and the creator of Run Walk Talk, an innovative approach to therapy that utilizes movement and exercise during your therapy session. Sepideh also shares an intimate portrait of her childhood which includes working through her father’s addictions and abuse as well as living as an undocumented person. Sepideh’s links: runwalktalk.com sepidehsaremi.com Instagram: @runwalktalk @sepidehiswriting If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture ...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 42 min
Ruby Cohen Love shares her experience of living with Bipolar I, including extreme mania, hospitalization, and how she takes care of herself now. She also talks about the death cafe movement and her own company, Cafe Mortel, which provides community and conversation relating to mortality. More about Ruby and Cafe Mortel: Café Mortel is a creative platform and production company that reimagines how we think about life, death, and legacy through art, design, and luxury. Visit the website to sign up...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 36 min
David Finch (@HoodFinch) is an actor/writer/producer turned full time visual artist. His new book of clever comics (Output of a Perfectionist) draws from the ups and downs of his own life, including his path to sobriety. More about David (including buying his artwork or book of comics Output Of A Perfectionist) www.HoodFinch.com 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 intere...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 25 min
George Kappas is a hypnotherapist and a Director at the Hypnosis Motivation Institute. He unpacks the misconceptions about hypnotherapy, discusses how susceptible we are to language, and shares his experience with physical pain being solved through hypnotherapeutic techniques. For more about George and the Hypnosis Motivational Institute https://hypnosis.edu/ This episode is sponsored by Field of Greens . For 15% off plus free shipping visit www.fieldofgreens.com and use promo code MENTAL . If y...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 37 min
Dr. Peter Levine is a psychologist and biophysicist and the developer of the therapeutic modality, Somatic Experiencing. He is also the author of the wildly popular book, Waking the Tiger and Founder and President of the Ergos Institute for Somatic Education. He opens up about his own trauma and what led him to his ground-breaking work. Peter's new book, An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey is available at: Ergos Institute , Barnes & Noble , Amazon , Amazon UK , Inner Traditions , B...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 28 min
Mario Adrion (@MarioAdrion) is a comedian and former model who aims to bring vulnerability to masculinity. He opens up about several instances of sexual assault that he suffered as a model traveling the world in the hopes that it helps others share their stories. For more about Mario: www.MarioAdrion.com IG @MarioAdrion Youtube.com/MarioAdrion TikTok.com/MarioAdrion3 This ep is sponsored by Vimergy . For free shipping use code MENTAL at www.vimergy.com This ep is sponsored by IQ Bar . For 20% of...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 47 min
Dr. Kat Kaeni is a perinatal psychologist and the host of the Mom and Mind podcast. She shares how she decided to focus on this under-resourced specialty and opens up about her own experiences with depression, anxiety, and OCD related to pregnancy and parenthood. More about Dr. Kaeni: Podcast: http://momandmind.com/ Website: https://wellmindperinatal.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momandmind/ This ep is sponsored by IQ Bar . For 20% off all products and free shipping text MENTAL to 64...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Dr. Jamil Zaki is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Stanford who studies cynicism and hope. He shares what he’s learned through his research, what drew him to study the brain in this way, and offers practical ways you can work through your cynical tendencies and lean in to hope. Watch for his new book Hope for Cynics The Surprising Science of Human Goodness. More About Dr. Zaki: Buy his new book Hope For Cynics here https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Cynics-Surprising-Science-Goodness/dp/15387430...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 29 min
Kody Green is a speaker, podcast host, and peer support specialist. He is also living with Undifferentiated Schizophrenia. He talks about growing up with a mother who has schizophrenia, how he came to terms with having it himself, and how he leads a full and functional life with the help of treatment and his support system. Look for his podcast, Unseen and Unheard. For more about Kody: website: https://www.kodygreen.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schizophrenichippie?lang=en%22%20\o%20%22ht...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Paul Scheer (@PaulScheer) is a comedian, actor, podcaster–and now an author. He shares his story of living constantly on edge as a child and opens up about the physical and mental abuse he suffered. He also discusses how he broke the cycle and stopped himself from becoming a bully. Look for his new book, Joyful Recollections of Trauma. For more about Paul including his socials and where to buy his book go to www.PaulScheer.com Instagram @PaulScheer FB www.facebook.com/thePaulScheer His podcast H...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 58 min
