Mental Illness Happy Hour

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#618 What Is A "Good Asian Son"? - Chris Chou Nov 18, 2022

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Chris Chou is one of Paul’s closest friends and a member of his support group. Chris shares what it was like moving to the U.S. as a child and how toxic parenting left him struggling with his sense of self, the high expectations of his Asian parents and facing his anger and intimacy issues.

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#617 Anger & Trauma - Thomas Hayes Nov 11, 2022

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Thomas Hayes is a modern furniture designer and a friend of Paul’s. He opens up about the emotional incest, violence, and sexual abuse he experienced in his childhood and how he works through the anger that it’s left him with as an adult.

Check out his furniture at www.ThomasHayesStudio.com

Follow him on IG at www.instagram.com/thomashayesstudio

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#616 Postpartum Bipolar w/Psychosis - Jessica Ekhoff Nov 04, 2022

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Jessica Ekhoff is an attorney who, after giving birth to her first child, was diagnosed with postpartum bipolar. She talks about her psychosis which led to a stay at an inpatient facility and how she’s since stabilized and gotten back to her life.

The pre-order page for Jessica’s book Super Sad Unicorn: A Memoir of Mania: https://jessica-ekhoff.presale.manuscripts.com/

Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

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#615 - Science Of Stuck - Britt Frank Oct 28, 2022

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Britt Frank is a therapist, educator, trauma specialist, and the author of the book The Science of Stuck. She opens up about her addictions, her experience of joining a cult, and the importance of understanding the context of your own mental health.

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IG @BrittFrank

website www.ScienceOfStuck.com

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#614 Self-Loathing - Jerry Stahl Returns Oct 21, 2022

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Jerry Stahl (@SomeJerryStahl) is a novelist and screenwriter working through his own worries, self-sabotage, and depression. He opens up about addiction and his current work with EMDR. He also reads an excerpt from his new book, Nein, Nein, Nein.

More About Jerry: Follow Jerry on Twitter @SomeJerryStahl and get his books from your favorite booksellers.

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#613 People Pleasing & Panic Attacks - Liz Miele Oct 14, 2022

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Standup comedian Liz Miele (@LizMiele) opens up about panic attacks, people pleasing, her family history of mental illness–and how setting boundaries has changed everything. Be sure to check out her new standup special, The Ghost of Academic Future.

Liz’s new stand-up special “The Ghost of Academic Future” is available for free streaming on YouTube at www.youtube.com/lizmiele

Liz has tour dates through 2022. Find tix and keep updated on live dates at https://lizmiele.com/

Her book “Why Cats Are Assholes” is now available, find it at your usual indie book seller and online at https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Why-Cats-are-Assholes/Liz-Miele/9781510756229

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#612 Meaning & Purpose - Eric Zimmer Oct 07, 2022

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Eric Zimmer(@oneyoufeed) is a Behavior Coach and the host of the podcast, The One You Feed. He shares his story of recovery from heroin addiction & homelessness and how he finally decided to take the steps needed to care for himself and create the life he wants.

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https://www.instagram.com/one_you_feed/

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#611 Money & Emotions - Graham Elwood Sep 30, 2022

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Graham Elwood (@GrahamElwood) is a comedian and Paul’s long-time friend. He opens up about his struggles with debt and using shopping as a means of escape. He co-produced the L.A. Podcast Festival as well as a podcasting doc called Ear Buds which features Paul & MIHH.

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Website www.GrahamElwood.com

FB www.facebook.com/GrahamElwoodComedy

Twitter www.twitter.com/GrahamElwood

IG www.instagram.com/grahamelwood

Youtube www.youtube.com/user/grahamelwood

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#610 Quality & Types of Therapy - Kati Morton LMFT Sep 23, 2022

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Author and LMFT Kati Morton (@KatiMorton) joins Paul for an overview of therapy. She goes over the different types of therapists as well as the therapy modalities and what to expect with each of them. Check out Kati’s YouTube channel and her book Are U Ok? for more.

More About Katie:

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/katimorton

Website www.katimorton.com

Twitter @KatiMorton

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#609 Attacked By Jan 6 Mob - Winston Pingeon Sep 16, 2022

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Former Capitol Police Officer Winston Pingeon opens up about the chaos and the trauma of the insurrection on January 6th, 2021. He also shares his own story of how he became a cop, why he left, and how channeling his inner artist has provided a sort of therapy and even gained him some important recognition.

Winston’s website is: https://www.winstonwatercolors.com/

Instagram @WinstonWatercolors

Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WinstonWatercolors

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