Lane Falcon is a podcast listener who discusses one of her Mental Illness Happy Hour survey responses and opens up about her struggles with bipolar disorder, trauma, and codependency.

More about Lane

www.LaneFalcon.com

This episode is sponsored by Greenleaf Book Club. Pick up your copy of Mountains to Cross wherever books are sold!

This episode is sponsored Quince. Go to www.Quince.com/mental for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.

If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG @ShapedFurniture or visit the website www.shapedfurniture.com

WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts (or whatever player you use). It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2

Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.

Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod  

Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod 

 Become a one-time or monthly donor via PayPal at https://mentalpod.com/donate

You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]) 

To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

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Marriage Therapist Zach Brittle talks with Paul about things that can kill marriages, his own struggles with coping with his feelings -especially anger- and how to truly work as a team in relationships.

More about Zach:

www.marriagetherapyradio.com

www.ZachBrittle.com

IG @marriagetherapyradio

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@marriagetherapyradio

Read Zach’s books 

This episode is sponsored by Greenleaf Book Club. Pick up your copy of Mountains to Cross wherever books are sold!

This episode is sponsored Quince. Go to www.Quince.com/mental for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.

This episode is sponsored by Alma

Visit helloalma.com/happyhour to schedule a free therapy consultation today.

If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG @ShapedFurniture or visit the website www.shapedfurniture.com

WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts (or whatever player you use). It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2

Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.

Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod  

Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod 

 Become a one-time or monthly donor via PayPal at https://mentalpod.com/donate

You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]) 

To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Writer/Journalist Sophia Laurenzi @Sophia_Laurenzi shares about the family secrets that were kept from her for years, her father coming out of the closet and his battles with mental health, her struggles with codependency and using work as a tool to cope with her feelings. She also shares some personal experiences she had working on behalf of inmates on Death Row.

More about Sophia:

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophia_laurenzi/

Subscribe to her newsletter: https://sophialaurenzi.substack.com/

Learn more on Sophia's website: https://www.sophialaurenzi.com/ 

This episode is sponsored by Greenleaf Book Club. Pick up your copy of Mountains to Cross wherever books are sold!

This episode is sponsored Quince. Go to www.Quince.com/mental for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.

This episode is sponsored by Alma

Visit helloalma.com/happyhour to schedule a free therapy consultation today.

If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG @ShapedFurniture or visit the website www.shapedfurniture.com

WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts (or whatever player you use). It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2

Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.

Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod  

Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod 

 Become a one-time or monthly donor via PayPal at https://mentalpod.com/donate

You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]) 

To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jennifer Westcott is a therapist and regular guest on the pod. This week, she and Paul discuss the complexity of reconciling good memories with abusive memories and the pain of missing family members after choosing to go no-contact. 

More about Jennifer:

https://youtube.com/@therapistsanctuary?si=LXxyNlcClD00m-Qz

https://www.holistichealingcounselling.com/therapist-sanctuary

https://insta.openinapp.co/7s936

This episode is sponsored by Greenleaf Book Club. Pick up your copy of Mountains to Cross wherever books are sold!

This episode is sponsored Quince. Go to www.Quince.com/mental for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.

This episode is sponsored by Alma

Visit helloalma.com/happyhour to schedule a free therapy consultation today.

If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG @ShapedFurniture or visit the website www.shapedfurniture.com

WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts (or whatever player you use). It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2

Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.

Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod  

Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod 

 Become a one-time or monthly donor via PayPal at https://mentalpod.com/donate

You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]) 

To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kyle Kittleson is a YouTube host and a mental health and animal advocate. He shares his experience with losing his mother as a child, how it affects his adult relationships, and the importance of building empathy and resilience, particularly in children. 

More about Kyle

Look for his videos on MedCircle.com and BabaBlast.com

This episode is sponsored Quince. Go to www.Quince.com/mental for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.

This episode is sponsored by Alma

Visit helloalma.com/happyhour to schedule a free therapy consultation today.

If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG @ShapedFurniture or visit the website www.shapedfurniture.com

WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts (or whatever player you use). It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2

Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.

Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod  

Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod 

 Become a one-time or monthly donor via PayPal at https://mentalpod.com/donate

You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]) 

To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah Haufrect is a returning guest and long-time listener who shares her experience with loss, grief, and the parent-child relationship. She opens up about processing her mother’s borderline personality disorder (BPD) after her death and the transformative moments spent with her father while he was dying. Look for her podcast, Brain Stories, which shares personal stories about mental health

Brain Stories Website: https://brainstoriesproductions.com/

Podcasts Platform Episode Links to Gwen's Story: 

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brain-stories/id1841732261

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1yGQWomCxHNfZSOl8i1lcy

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlD2knQFJBA&list=PLqeyxQ9EY_wg2wXgSB7DmJBKf2vymkVrv&index=3

iHeart - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-brain-stories-296272929/episode/gwen-three-generations-a-broken-310804975/

BrainStories email. [email protected]

This episode is sponsored by Alma

Visit helloalma.com/happyhour to schedule a free therapy consultation today.

This episode is sponsored Quince. Go to www.Quince.com/mental for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.

If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG @ShapedFurniture or visit the website www.shapedfurniture.com

WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts (or whatever player you use). It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2

Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.

Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod  

Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod 

 Become a one-time or monthly donor via PayPal at https://mentalpod.com/donate

You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]) 

To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The very first MIHH ep ever which originally aired in March of 2011.. Paul interviews his Dinner and a Movie co-host Janet Varney (@theJVClub) about her battles with anxiety, depression food and panic attacks. Listen as one people-pleaser interviews another! Enjoy Janet parrying a compliment coming her way! En grade! 

More about Janet

www.JanetVarney.com

IG and Threads @TheJVClub

TikTok @Janet.Varney

Sketchfest https://sfsketchfest2026.sched.com/

This episode is sponsored by Alma

Visit helloalma.com/happyhour to schedule a free therapy consultation today.

This episode is sponsored Quince. Go to www.Quince.com/mental for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.

If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG @ShapedFurniture or visit the website www.shapedfurniture.com

WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts (or whatever player you use). It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2

Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.

Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod  

Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod 

 Become a one-time or monthly donor via PayPal at https://mentalpod.com/donate

You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]) 

To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This ep was one of our first ever, recorded in 2011. Comedic actress / improvisor / writer / podcaster Jamie Denbo aka @JamieDenbo talks about being an only child, born to Jewish parents whose lives, culture and ancestors she feels are informed by fear. She talks about growing up in Massachusetts and feeling guilty for not having more obvious reason to explain her sadness, panic and anger, and how motherhood is helping her to recognize the familial and cultural cycles she would like to break. She and Paul also do an epic Fear/Love Off.

More about Jamie:

• TV Roles: Orange Is the New Black, Happy Hour, The Mighty B!, F Is for Family, Terriers, Return of the Mac.
• Film Appearances: The Heat, Spy, Daddy's Home, Must Love Dogs, Yes Man.
• Comedy & Podcasts: A staple in the comedy scene, especially with her popular podcast Ronna & Beverly, and appearances on The Thrilling Adventure Hour.
• Writer: Created the Lifetime series American Princess and has written for Grey's Anatomy and The Mighty B!. 

Follow Jamie on social media @JamieDenbo

This episode is sponsored by Alma

Visit helloalma.com/happyhour to schedule a free therapy consultation today.

This episode is sponsored Quince. Go to www.Quince.com/mental for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.

If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG @ShapedFurniture or visit the website www.shapedfurniture.com

WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts (or whatever player you use). It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2

Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.

Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod  

Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod 

 Become a one-time or monthly donor via PayPal at https://mentalpod.com/donate

You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]) 

To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laura Moran is a television writer. She talks about a lifelong battle with depression, self-harm and the suicide attempt that helped her realize she needed help resulting in a stay in a psychiatric facility which helped turn her life around.

More about Laura:

website: https://lauramoran.com/

IG: @LauraPotatoes

TikTok: Laurampotatoes

This episode is sponsored by Alma

Visit helloalma.com/happyhour to schedule a free therapy consultation today.

This episode is sponsored Quince. Go to www.Quince.com/mental for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.

Note: Some past episodes may still contain ads for BetterHelp. This podcast no longer endorses them in any way, shape or form.

If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG @ShapedFurniture or visit the website www.shapedfurniture.com

WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts (or whatever player you use). It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2

Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.

Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod  

Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod 

 Become a one-time or monthly donor via PayPal at https://mentalpod.com/donate

You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]) 

To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jesse Perez is a friend of Paul’s, a cancer survivor, a podcaster, and a Latino man navigating life under the current administration. Look for his podcast, Equanimity, which focuses on this experience.

Check out an episode of Jesse’s podcast Equanimity:

A Father and Son Journey Through the Process

This episode is sponsored by Alma

Visit helloalma.com/happyhour to schedule a free therapy consultation today.

This episode is sponsored Quince. Go to www.Quince.com/mental for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.

If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG @ShapedFurniture or visit the website www.shapedfurniture.com

WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts (or whatever player you use). It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2

Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing.

Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod  

Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod 

 Become a one-time or monthly donor via PayPal at https://mentalpod.com/donate

You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected]) 

To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.