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 transitioning from @MIHHfurniture to its new handle @ShapedFurniture

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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 her book: Nervous: Essays on Heritage and Healing

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 support group. (It’s $25 per meeting unless you’re an MIHH Patreon donor then it’s $10 a meeting. I’ll post the discount code on the Patreon site) I am not making any money for this plug I’m just a huge fan of their work and Renae Johnson was an awesome guest.

 https://www.openspacetherapycollective.com/lgbtq-adult-support-group

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

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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 Orgain Organic Plant Protein Powder. For 30% off go to www.Ogain.com/mental30 and use code MENTAL30.

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

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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 that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is transitioning from @MIHHfurniture to its new handle @ShapedFurniture

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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 clinicians and lab providers through the 23andMe platform. Additional terms and conditions also apply. See 23andme.com to learn more. Total Health Membership not available to residents of HI, NJ, NY, RI and US territories.

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

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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 support group. (It’s $25 per meeting unless you’re an MIHH Patreon donor then it’s $10 a meeting. I’ll post the discount code on the Patreon site)

 https://www.openspacetherapycollective.com/lgbtq-adult-support-group

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

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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: https://www.uclahealth.org/david-miklowitz

https://www.semel.ucla.edu/champ/team/david-miklowitz-phd

Support websites

Depressive and Bipolar Support Alliance: www.dbsalliance.org

International Society for Bipolar Disorders  www.isbd.org

The link for the Open Space Therapy Collective LGBTQ+ online support group. (It’s $25 per meeting unless you’re an MIHH Patreon donor then it’s $10 a meeting. I’ll post the discount code on the Patreon site)

https://www.openspacetherapycollective.com/lgbtq-adult-support-group

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

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Elizabeth Husserl (@ElizabethHusserl) is a financial advisor and the author of the new book The 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.ElizabethHusserl.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 @ShapedFurniture

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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 designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is transitioning from @MIHHfurniture to its new handle @ShapedFurniture

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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 Director & Founder, The Truitt Institute

YouTube Channel: Empowering Brain Smart Mental Health for All

Healing Workbook: Healing in Your Hands: Self-Havening Exercises to Harness Neuroplasticity, Heal Traumatic Stress, and Build Resilience

New book! Keep Breathing: A Psychologist’s Intimate Journey Through Loss, Trauma, and Rediscovering Life

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

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