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Mentally Gil: Conversations with Creators

Gil Kruger•mentallygil.simplecast.com
Health & Fitness
Mental Health
On the "Mentally Gil" podcast, host Gil Kruger interviews some of the world's biggest YouTube and social media creators about their mental health journeys. Season one centers around anxiety, OCD, and burnout. The show also explores the connection between mental illness and creativity.
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Episodes

introducing The Best Advice Show

Gil is excited to introduce you to "The Best Advice Show" from Zak Rosen. What follows are short conversations with the filmmakers Sarah Polley ("Stories We Tell") and Mike Mills ("C'mon C'mon). Sarah Polley is an Academy Award-nominated screenwriter, director, and actor. After making short films, Polley made her feature-length directorial debut with the drama film Away from Her in 2006. Polley received an Oscar nomination for the screenplay, which she adapted from the Alice Munro story “The Bea...

Dec 30, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Natasha Negovanlis / Journey to a Diagnosis

This week, writer and actor Natasha Negovanlis (CARMILLA) enters the chat. We talk about her journey to a diagnosis, her skin-picking disorder, and social anxiety. MERCH: https://store.mentallygil.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/gilly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilly CREDITS: Host & Executive Producer - Gil Kruger Executive Producer - Zac Stuart-Pontier Produced & Edited - Melisa D. Monts + Diane Kang of Diamond MPrint Productions Post-production Sound - Sam Bair Theme Son...

Dec 08, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Austin Archer / Panic Disorder

This week, Austin Archer enters the chat. We talk about how his anxiety affects his work and his ability to do normal human tasks such as eating, going to the dentist, and even flying. MERCH: https://store.mentallygil.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/gilly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilly CREDITS: Host & Executive Producer - Gil Kruger Executive Producer - Zac Stuart-Pontier Produced & Edited - Melisa D. Monts + Diane Kang of Diamond MPrint Productions Post-production Sound...

Dec 01, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Allison Raskin / Living with OCD

This week, Allison Raskin enters the chat. We talk about how a childhood illness triggered her OCD, how she dealt with bullies growing up and how she found her way back to school to get her degree in psychology. MERCH: https://store.mentallygil.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/gilly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilly CREDITS: Host & Executive Producer - Gil Kruger Executive Producer - Zac Stuart-Pontier Produced & Edited - Melisa D. Monts + Diane Kang of Diamond MPrint Produc...

Nov 17, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Anna Akana / Comedy and Tragedy

This week, writer and actor, Anna Akana enters the chat. We talk about comedy and grief and how both impacted each other, especially after her little sister's tragic suicide. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/gil get on your way to being your best self. MERCH: https://bit.ly/gilmerch CREDITS: Host & Executive Producer - Gil Kruger Executive Producer - Zac Stuart-Pontier Produced & Edited - Melisa D. Monts + Diane Kang of Diam...

Nov 10, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Bryan Reisberg (Maxine the Fluffy Corgi) / Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Our very first pet influencer, Bryan Reisberg (Maxine the Fluffy Corgi), enters the chat. We talk about imposter syndrome, having an exit strategy and what it's like to launch your own product as a creator. MERCH: https://bit.ly/gilmerch Follow Gil on Twitter/Instagram: @gilly CREDITS: Host & Executive Producer - Gil Kruger Executive Producer - Zac Stuart-Pontier Produced & Edited - Melisa D. Monts + Diane Kang of Diamond MPrint Productions Post-production Sound - Sam Bair Theme Song &am...

Nov 03, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Kelsey Darragh / Panic Attacks, Anxiety, and the Rapture

Kelsey Darragh enters the chat. We talk about her sobriety, her comedy being tied to her own mental health, and how intrusive thoughts have caused her panic since childhood. Gil also learns from Kelsey about depersonalization and derealization. MERCH: https://bit.ly/gilmerch Follow Gil on Twitter/Instagram: @gilly CREDITS: Host & Executive Producer - Gil Kruger Executive Producer - Zac Stuart-Pontier Produced & Edited - Melisa D. Monts + Diane Kang of Diamond MPrint Productions Post-prod...

Oct 27, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 3

LaurDIY / Trying Not to Hurl & Anxiety

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/gil Lauren Rihiimaki (aka LaurDIY) enters the chat. We talk about a traumatic experience she had in high school, her fear of getting sick and her support system. MERCH: https://bit.ly/gilmerch CREDITS: Host & Executive Producer - Gil Kruger Executive Producer - Zac Stuart-Pontier Produced & Edited - Melisa D. Monts + Diane Kang of Diamond MPrint Productions Post-production Sound - Chris Henry...

Oct 20, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Grace Helbig / Anxiety About What's Next

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/gil In the series premiere, Grace Helbig enters the chat. We talk about the early signs of anxiety, the perils of losing yourself and going back to school. Be kind to yourself. MERCH: https://bit.ly/gilmerch TRANSCRIPT: https://bit.ly/mggracetranscript CREDITS: Host & Executive Producer - Gil Kruger Executive Producer - Zac Stuart-Pontier Produced & Edited - Melisa D. Monts + Diane Kang of Di...

Oct 20, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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