Mental Health Hangouts

By Seamus Kirst, Lily Stav Gildor

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What's Mental Health Hangouts about?

Mental Health Hangouts is a weekly podcast where we have honest, open and safe conversations about mental health treatment, mental illness, addiction, etc.Each week the hosts, Seamus Kirst and Lily Stav Gildor, will talk with a millennial guest about his or her own mental health experiences. The show aims to identify and combat stigma and encourage vulnerable conversations.

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27 - Personal Growth with J...

06.27.2018

On this week's episode, Seamus talks about Pride and Lily compliments his romp-him, then they talk about the mental health importance of making your home a place of peace! Then they are joined by Jordan Gross and Brandon LaBella, two ...

Mental Health Hangouts episodes:

06.27.2018 27 - Personal Growth with Jordan Gross and Brandon LaBella On this week's episode, Seamus talks about Pride and Lily compliments his romp-him, then they talk about the mental health importance of making your home a place of peace! Then they are joined by Jordan Gross and Brandon LaBella, two ...
06.20.2018 26 - Love Addiction with Christine Gutierrez, Psychotherapist On this week's episode Lily and Seamus pivot from their armchair psychology as they have their first real therapist: Christine Gutierrez! With Christine, they discuss mental health in the Latinx community, spirituality, and her specialties, love addiction and trauma. Also, ...
06.08.2018 25 - Money and Mental Health with Gaby Dunn On this week's episode, Seamus and Lily discuss phone addiction, procrastination, and hallucinogens as psychiatric treatment. Then they are joined by Gaby Dunn, YouTuber, author, actress, activist, and host of Bad with Money podcast. With Gaby, they the relationship between ...
06.01.2018 24 - Cycles and Sex with Lauren Bille On this week's episode Seamus and Lily discuss their 5 year college reunion, and why Seamus decided to go and sober troll, and why Lily decided it would be in the best interest of her mental health not to. Then ...
05.17.2018 23 - Finding Therapy with Crissy Milazzo Seamus and Lily talk to Crissy MIlazzo
05.03.2018 22 - OCD with BJ Mendelson On this week's episode of Mental Health Hangouts, Seamus and Lily discuss how to be basic and cute in 2018 through sober brunching, and the 5 love languages. Then they are joined by the author of Social Media is Bullshit, ...
04.25.2018 21 - Community Meeting with Morgan Freed and Brittney Scott On this week's episode of Mental Health Hangouts, Seamus admits he has bad vocal fry, Lily talks about munchausen by proxy, and they both endorse the legalization of ~~ weed ~~. Then, Seamus talks to Emo Nite founder, Morgan Freed, ...
04.19.2018 20 - Advocacy with Will Bildsten On this week's episode of Mental Health Hangouts, Seamus snacks on sushi while recording (sorry!), and he and Lily chat about pushing through rejection and their experiences with going on and off antidepressants. Then they are joined by mental health ...
03.28.2018 19 - Elyse Fox of Sad Girls Club On this week's episode, Seamus and Lily discuss March for Our Lives, why reading is good for your mental health, and how colleges handle drinking and mental health on campus. Then they are joined by filmmaker and mental health activist, ...
03.21.2018 18 - School Shootings with Shannon Hayes On this week's episode Seamus and Lily discuss whether or not the drinking age should be lowered, and why they believe it's a myth that alcohol makes you more creative as a writer. Then they are joined by Shannon Hayes, ...
03.13.2018 17 - LA Moment with Lara Marie Schoenhals On this week's episode of Mental Health Hangouts, Seamus and Lily talk about about how to best manage mental health when you're living a freelance lifestyle, how to avoid over-committing, and why kids should be raised to know how and ...
03.06.2018 16 - Relationships and Mental Health with Grace and Ethan On this week's episode, Lily and Seamus are both feeling SAD AF during the intro, and discuss how it's easy to focus on dark and/or negative topics when you're already feeling down. Then they are joined by last week's guest, ...
02.27.2018 15 - Interview with Ethan Harrison, Photographer On this week's Mental Health Hangouts, Lily and Seamus discuss the way gun control opponents use mental illness as a scapegoat to deflect in the wake of mass shootings. Then they are joined by photographer and videographer, Ethan Harrison, who ...
02.20.2018 14 - Interview with Dr. Sandra Lee aka Dr. Pimple Popper POPAHOLICS COME THROUGH- DR. PIMPLE POPPER is our special guest this week! On this week’s Mental Health Hangouts, Lily and Seamus talk about the Silk Road, the forthcoming Mental Health Hangouts book club, and why serial killer podcasts and Real ...
02.13.2018 13 Sober Dating with Isaac Hindin-Miller MENTAL HEALTH HANGOUTS IS BACK! On this week's episode, Lily and Seamus discuss Seamus' visit to Church of Scientology, Lily's deep literary dive into the history of Evangelicalism, and why they're both Valentine's Day h8rz. Then they are joined by ...
12.22.2017 Episode 12 - Mental Health HO-lidays! On this week's episode of Mental Health Hangouts, Lily and Seamus talk about how to take care of your mental health during the holiday season so you can get through the extended family time and slew of parties without losing ...
12.15.2017 Episode 11 - Interview with Jay Knight, Host of Veteranology Podcast On this week's episode of Mental Health Hangouts, Lily and Seamus discuss prisons being the largest mental health institutions, Maggie Haberman's chic ass reporting and the bombing in Port Authority. Then they are joined by Jay Knight, host of the ...
12.05.2017 Episode 10 - Interview with Chris Heide, Editor-in-Chief of Chosen Magazine On this week's episode of Mental Health Hangouts, Lily and Seamus talk about a weird "Make America Sober Again" poster in the subway, the Supreme Court wedding cake case, and revenge porn. Then they discuss the opioid epidemic with Chris ...
11.29.2017 Episode 09 - Interview with Mia Lee On this week's episode of Mental Health Hangouts, Lily and Seamus drag turkey, the history of Thanksgiving, eggnog, Soul Cycle and Taylor Swift. Then they are joined by Mia Lee who talks about "me-search", trauma, and working at Bellevue Psychiatric ...
11.20.2017 8 - Jamie Tworkowski, founder of To Write Love On Her Arms On this week's episode of Mental Health Hangouts, Lily talks about her recent Freudian stress dreams and getting tested at the doctor's office, while Seamus talks about being paranoid that people are trying to murder him on the subway and ...
11.14.2017 Episode 07- Jack Sullivan On this week's Mental Health Hangouts, Lily and Seamus discuss anxiety and the holidays, if it's okay to call yourself 'mentally ill,' and whether the phrase should be substance abuse or misuse. Then their friend from college, Jack Sullivan, joins ...
11.10.2017 Bonus Episode! Sexual Assault in the News On this bonus episode of Mental Health Hangouts, Lily and Seamus give their hot takes on the Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey sexual assault allegations.
11.07.2017 6 - Medication and Pregnancy with Gracie Walsh On this week’s Mental Health Hangouts, Lily and Seamus talk about why it’s scary AF to be vulnerable, and why you should get a cute pet, not a boyfriend. Then Seamus’ childhood friend, Gracie Walsh, joins the duo to talk ...
10.31.2017 5 - Floriane Murphy Borel, Women's Rights Activist On this week's episode of Mental Health Hangouts Lily and Seamus discuss sobriety anniversaries, Halloweekend and the perils of elevator shafts. Then Floriane Murphy Borel comes on to discuss losing her father to suicide as a child, her recent return ...
10.24.2017 4 - Sam Levison, DJ and music producer On this week's Mental Health Hangout, Lily and Seamus talk to DJ and music producer Sam Levison about bipolar, his experiences with hitting 'rock bottom,' and his experiences with hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment. Check out Sam's amazing music at ...
10.17.2017 3 - Deepali Gupta, Artist and Performer Seamus and Lily are soothed by artist and performer, Deepali Gupta's voice and her vulnerability about her bipolar illness. We discuss manic episodes, mental health in pop culture and more!
10.09.2017 2 - Gabe Gonzalez, Comedian and Writer On this week's episode of Mental Health Hangouts, Lily and Seamus talk to comedian and writer, Gabe Gonzales, about mental health as it relates to coming out, the Latinx community, and the freelance lifestyle. Follow Gabe: Twitter: @gaybonez Instagram: @gaybonez
10.09.2017 1 - Meet the Hosts, Seamus Kirst and Lily Stav Gildor Seamus Kirst and Lily Stav Gildor share their respective journeys in recovery, ranging from lol crazy moments at Brown to some rehab darkness. We want to encourage vulnerable conversations about mental health between friends and we hope that you enjoy! ...