Mental Illness Happy Hour

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#660 Releasing Trauma - Felina Danalis Sep 08, 2023

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Felina Danalis is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and she joins Paul for what is, essentially, an intro to what somatic experiencing is, how it works, and what kinds of issues this trauma therapy can address. Felina takes us on a journey of learning why this out-of-the-mainstream modality can be so surprisingly life-altering. Paul also shares his own experience with Somatic Experiencing.

Website: www.palmspringssomatics.com
Somatic Experiencing International: https://traumahealing.org/se-101/
Founder of Somatic Experiencing Dr. Peter Levine: https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/
The Broken Ladder: How Inequality Affects the Way We Think, Live, and Die by Keith Payne
The Refuge of Boundaries Experience: https://www.felinadanalis.com/refuge

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#659 Kyle Kinane - Unpacking My Sh*t Sep 01, 2023

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Kyle Kinane is a standup comedian and recovering “party guy” who’s started doing some work on himself and his relationships. He talks about growing out of the party scene, shifting his perspectives, and getting over what other people think of you. Check out his new YouTube comedy special, Shocks & Struts.

Watch his new special Shocks and Struts on YouTube

For More About Kyle: www.KyleKinane.com

Twitter www.Twitter.com/KyleKinane

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#658 Childhood Trauma & Self-Perception - Raquel Aug 25, 2023

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Paul met Raquel in a group therapy session and just had to hear more of her story. She is an immigrant from El Salvador who is confronting her abusive childhood. She also struggles with two chronic illnesses and issues of self-perception. She opens up about how she’s working through all of these areas and coming out the other side as someone who respects and takes care of herself.

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#656 Josh Peck Returns Aug 11, 2023

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Josh Peck is an actor (Oppenheimer, Drake & Josh, How I Met Your Father) and podcast host (Good Guys) as well as an author (Happy People Are Annoying). This is Josh’s second visit to the podcast and this time he gives us an update where he is now with his recovery. He also talks with Paul about difficult decisions he made to change his life for the better, especially in regard to being a husband and father.

More About Josh:

Buy his book Happy People Are Annoying wherever books are sold

Good Guys Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-guys/id1640156422

IG @ShuaPeck www.instagram.com/shuapeck

www.YouTube.com/@joshpeck

TikTok @JoshPeck www.TikTok.com/JoshPeck

Twitter @ItsJoshPeck www.twitter.com/itsJoshPeck

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#655 Being Misgendered By A Parent - Eddie Aug 04, 2023

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This week’s guest is Eddie, someone who wants to share their rare story in the hopes that it will offer a light to others. Eddie was raised as a boy by her father and as a girl by her mother. She unpacks how a lifetime of misgendering has affected her. She also opens up about the sadly not-so-rare story of being raised by abusive and narcissistic parents.

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#654 Moby - The Cult of More & Loneliness Jul 28, 2023

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Paul sits down with musician and animal-rights activist Moby and his podcasting partner Lindsay to talk about the “cult of more” and the illusion of material wealth as a cure for emotional issues. Moby delves into the history of mental illness and addiction in his family, his struggles with addiction, loneliness and desire for meaningful connection. He, Lindsay and Paul share their fears, loves and of course they talk about animal welfare.

For tix and info for Paul's Aug 2nd mental health presentation in Burbank https://www.flapperscomedy.com/shows/wacky-wednesdays/69722/

More about Moby:

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#653 Child of Mixed Marriage - Cat Alvarado Jul 21, 2023

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Cat Alvarado @theCatAlvarado is a standup comedian and activist who grew up with a white father and a Latina mother—who fled the civil war in Nicaragua. She talks about what it was like to grow up mixed race and with a mother who had been through so much. Check out her new album Off White.

As mentioned on the podcast Paul will be sharing his story (non-comedy) on Wed Aug 2nd at Flapper’s in Burbank CA. Show is being videotaped for potential public release. For tix https://www.flapperscomedy.com/shows/wacky-wednesdays/69722/

More about Cat:

Her new album https://www.blondemedicine.com/bm106-off-white

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatAlvaradoComedy/

IG https://www.instagram.com/thecatalvarado/?hl=en

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@catalvaradocomedy

Twitter https://twitter.com/thecatalvarado

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#652 Grief - Marc Maron Jul 14, 2023

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Marc Maron is an actor, standup comedian, and podcast host (WTF). In early 2020, his partner, Lynn Shelton, died suddenly. He joins Paul to talk pointedly about grief. He shares what it was like to go through that experience as well as all the tremendously difficult choices and situations that followed as a result of her passing.

More about Marc

www.WTFpod.com

www.Instagram.com/marcmaron

www.facebook.com/wtfpodcast

www.twitter.com/marcmaron

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#651 The Psychology of Spending/Saving - Christine Lane Jul 07, 2023

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Christine Lane is an Accredited Financial Counselor who works at the intersection of money and psychology. She joins Paul to talk about the mental wellness that can come from getting control of your finances and offers helpful tips on ways to completely reframe your thinking when it comes to spending and saving.

More about our guest:

· Website: https://mindovermoneysite.com

· Official registry with the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education https://findanafc.org/search/8wr4P157mRgaJomz/

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#650 Food, Family & Resentments - Will Sasso Jun 30, 2023

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Will Sasso (@WillSasso) is an actor (MAD TV, The Three Stooges), comedian, and podcaster. He talks with Paul about his relationship with food, the resentments in his family, and his own mental health diagnosis–which is the same as his father’s. Will also shares what it's like to co-host the first AI-driven podcast, Dudesy.

More about Will:

www.instagram.com/WillSasso

www.Facebook.com/WillSasso

www.Twitter.com/WillSasso

Check out his podcast www.Dudesypod.com

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