Who couldn't use some positive vibes this week? No guest, just things that people love, submitted via the show's Loves Survey. Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to <a href="http://www.betterhelp.com/mental">www.BetterHelp.com/mental</a>  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by Roman.  For a free online visit and free two-day shipping go to <a href= "http://www.GetRoman.com/mental">www.GetRoman.com/mental</a> This episode is sponsored by OMGYes.com   For a special discount go to <a href= "http://www.OMGYes.com/mental">www.OMGYes.com/mental</a>   WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a> ————————————————————————— Spread the word via social media.   It costs nothing. Our website is <a href= "http://www.mentalpod.com/">www.mentalpod.com</a> our FB is <a href= "http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a> and our <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod">Twitter</a> and <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod">Instagram</a> are both @Mentalpod  -------------------------------------------------------- Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at <a href= "http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>    Become a one-time or monthly donor <a href= "https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=U0A39htz31S-1B0YkLcMLK4RSXvu09u2c-kC3Kvqo3CbujpByQY6wu6xyxbarcQpycw6xm&country.x=US&locale.x=US">via Paypal</a>  or <a href= "https://www.zellepay.com/get-started">Zelle</a> (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

Who couldn't use some positive vibes this week? No guest, just things that people love, submitted via the show's Loves Survey. Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by Roman.  For a free online visit and free two-day shipping go to www.GetRoman.com/mental This episode is sponsored by OMGYes.com   For a special discount go to www.OMGYes.com/mental   WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. 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  or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

Mental Illness Happy Hour

479 - Things We Love

Paul's support group friend recounts his childhood and teenage years growing up in NYC's Hell's Kitchen and the cycles of violence, addiction, crime and poverty that he is struggling to break. Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to <a href="http://www.betterhelp.com/mental">www.BetterHelp.com/mental</a>  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by SquareSpace.  For a free trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain go to <a href= "http://www.SquareSpace.com/mental">www.SquareSpace.com/mental</a> and use offer code MENTAL This episode is sponsored by OMGYes.com  To learn more and for a special discount go to <a href= "http://www.OMGYes.com/mental">www.OMGYes.com/mental</a>   WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a> ————————————————————————— Spread the word via social media.   It costs nothing. Our website is <a href= "http://www.mentalpod.com/">www.mentalpod.com</a> our FB is <a href= "http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a> and our <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod">Twitter</a> and <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod">Instagram</a> are both @Mentalpod  -------------------------------------------------------- Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at <a href= "http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>    Become a one-time or monthly donor <a href= "https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=U0A39htz31S-1B0YkLcMLK4RSXvu09u2c-kC3Kvqo3CbujpByQY6wu6xyxbarcQpycw6xm&country.x=US&locale.x=US">via Paypal</a>  or <a href= "https://www.zellepay.com/get-started">Zelle</a> (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

Paul's support group friend recounts his childhood and teenage years growing up in NYC's Hell's Kitchen and the cycles of violence, addiction, crime and poverty that he is struggling to break. Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by SquareSpace.  For a free trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain go to www.SquareSpace.com/mental and use offer code MENTAL This episode is sponsored by OMGYes.com  To learn more and for a special discount go to www.OMGYes.com/mental   WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. 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  or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

478 - Hell's Kitchen Kenny

The retired sex crimes detective and speaker/author answers listener questions about the mentality of serial killers and  sex offenders, the legal system, victim rights and famous cases past and present. For more about Don go to <a href= "http://www.DHLectures.com">www.DHLectures.com</a> Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to <a href="http://www.betterhelp.com/mental">www.BetterHelp.com/mental</a>  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by Roman.  For a free online visit and free two day shipping go to <a href= "http://www.GetRoman.com/mental">www.GetRoman.com/mental</a>  This episode is sponsored by EarlyBird CBD products.  For 20% off your first order go to <a href="http://www.EarlyBirdCBD.com/mental">www.EarlyBirdCBD.com/mental</a> and use offer  code MENTAL This episode is sponsored by Native deodorants and toothpastes.  For 20% off your first order go to <a href= "http://www.NativeDeodorant.com">www.NativeDeodorant.com</a> and use promo code MENTAL     Other Links Mentioned   WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a> ————————————————————————— Spread the word via social media.   It costs nothing. Our website is <a href= "http://www.mentalpod.com/">www.mentalpod.com</a> our FB is <a href= "http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a> and our <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod">Twitter</a> and <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod">Instagram</a> are both @Mentalpod  -------------------------------------------------------- Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at <a href= "http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>    Become a one-time or monthly donor <a href= "https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=U0A39htz31S-1B0YkLcMLK4RSXvu09u2c-kC3Kvqo3CbujpByQY6wu6xyxbarcQpycw6xm&country.x=US&locale.x=US">via Paypal</a>  or <a href= "https://www.zellepay.com/get-started">Zelle</a> (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

The retired sex crimes detective and speaker/author answers listener questions about the mentality of serial killers and  sex offenders, the legal system, victim rights and famous cases past and present. For more about Don go to www.DHLectures.com Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by Roman.  For a free online visit and free two day shipping go to www.GetRoman.com/mental  This episode is sponsored by EarlyBird CBD products.  For 20% off your first order go to www.EarlyBirdCBD.com/mental and use offer  code MENTAL This episode is sponsored by Native deodorants and toothpastes.  For 20% off your first order go to www.NativeDeodorant.com and use promo code MENTAL     Other Links Mentioned   WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. 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  or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

477 Ask a Sex Crimes Detective - Don Howell Returns

The host/performer @TeresaStrasser returns to talk about her misdiagnosed, involuntary stay in the psych ward after breaking down as a severely sleep-deprived, mother battling shame and perfectionism. She and Paul share their fears and loves.   More About Teresa <a href= "http://www.TeresaStrasser.com">www.TeresaStrasser.com</a> <a href= "http://www.Facebook.com/OfficialTeresaStrasser">www.Facebook.com/OfficialTeresaStrasser</a> Follow her as @TeresaStrasser at <a href= "http://www.Instagram.com/TeresaStrasser">www.Instagram.com/TeresaStrasser</a> and <a href= "http://www.Twitter.com/TeresaStrasser">www.Twitter.com/TeresaStrasser</a> Check out her new podcast <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/easy-listening/id1458694903"> Easy Listening</a>.   Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to <a href="http://www.betterhelp.com/mental">www.BetterHelp.com/mental</a>  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by game BestFiends   Other Links Mentioned   WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a> ————————————————————————— Spread the word via social media.   It costs nothing. Our website is <a href= "http://www.mentalpod.com/">www.mentalpod.com</a> our FB is <a href= "http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a> and our <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod">Twitter</a> and <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod">Instagram</a> are both @Mentalpod  -------------------------------------------------------- Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at <a href= "http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>    Become a one-time or monthly donor <a href= "https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=U0A39htz31S-1B0YkLcMLK4RSXvu09u2c-kC3Kvqo3CbujpByQY6wu6xyxbarcQpycw6xm&country.x=US&locale.x=US">via Paypal</a>  or <a href= "https://www.zellepay.com/get-started">Zelle</a> (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

The host/performer @TeresaStrasser returns to talk about her misdiagnosed, involuntary stay in the psych ward after breaking down as a severely sleep-deprived, mother battling shame and perfectionism. She and Paul share their fears and loves.   More About Teresa www.TeresaStrasser.com www.Facebook.com/OfficialTeresaStrasser Follow her as @TeresaStrasser at www.Instagram.com/TeresaStrasser and www.Twitter.com/TeresaStrasser Check out her new podcast Easy Listening.   Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by game BestFiends   Other Links Mentioned   WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. 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  or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

476 - Sleep Deprivation - Teresa Strasser Returns

The writer/performer (winner of The Moth GrandSlam) opens up about the family secret that harmed his ability to trust and the eventual airing of it that improved his relationship with them. He also shares about his struggles to feel validated, included, respected and seen. More info about Sam and his podcast Family Ghosts Family Ghosts Apple Podcasts link: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/family-ghosts/id1217657323">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/family-ghosts/id1217657323</a> Family Ghosts Spotify link: <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZRMeBKDrifipZBfO4Ma4A?si=G3IFjq_2SCOSibhy30swBw">https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZRMeBKDrifipZBfO4Ma4A?si=G3IFjq_2SCOSibhy30swBw</a>,  Family Ghosts Stitcher link: <a href= "https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134368">https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134368</a>   <a href= "http://twitter.com/samdingman">@samdingman on Twitter</a> <a href= "http://instagram.com/dingmania">@dingmania on Instagram</a> <a href= "http://twitter.com/famghoshow">@famghoshow on Twitter</a> <a href= "http://instagram.com/famghoshow">@famghoshow on Instagram</a> Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to <a href="http://www.betterhelp.com/mental">www.BetterHelp.com/mental</a>  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by  EarlyBirdCBD products.  For 20% off your first order (and free shipping) go to <a href= "http://www.EarlyBirdCBD.com/mental">www.EarlyBirdCBD.com/mental</a> and use offer code MENTAL This episode is sponsored by Ettitude Bamboo sheets.  For 20% off your sheet set (and free shipping) text MENTAL to 64000.  Message and data rates may apply. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a> ————————————————————————— Spread the word via social media.   It costs nothing. Our website is <a href= "http://www.mentalpod.com/">www.mentalpod.com</a> our FB is <a href= "http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a> and our <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod">Twitter</a> and <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod">Instagram</a> are both @Mentalpod  -------------------------------------------------------- Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at <a href= "http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>    Become a one-time or monthly donor <a href= "https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=U0A39htz31S-1B0YkLcMLK4RSXvu09u2c-kC3Kvqo3CbujpByQY6wu6xyxbarcQpycw6xm&country.x=US&locale.x=US">via Paypal</a>  or <a href= "https://www.zellepay.com/get-started">Zelle</a> (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

The writer/performer (winner of The Moth GrandSlam) opens up about the family secret that harmed his ability to trust and the eventual airing of it that improved his relationship with them. He also shares about his struggles to feel validated, included, respected and seen. More info about Sam and his podcast Family Ghosts Family Ghosts Apple Podcasts link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/family-ghosts/id1217657323 Family Ghosts Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZRMeBKDrifipZBfO4Ma4A?si=G3IFjq_2SCOSibhy30swBw,  Family Ghosts Stitcher link: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134368   @samdingman on Twitter @dingmania on Instagram @famghoshow on Twitter @famghoshow on Instagram Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by  EarlyBirdCBD products.  For 20% off your first order (and free shipping) go to www.EarlyBirdCBD.com/mental and use offer code MENTAL This episode is sponsored by Ettitude Bamboo sheets.  For 20% off your sheet set (and free shipping) text MENTAL to 64000.  Message and data rates may apply. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. 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  or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

475 - Secrets & Trust - Sam Dingman

Fallon talks about her life as a trans woman; her desire to be "passable", how she feels about her voice, her experiences pre-op and post-op, the fetishizing of trans women, having bottom surgery and the bathroom dilemma.   More about Fallon: <a href= "https://www.thetrevorproject.org/">https://www.thetrevorproject.org/</a> , (they deal with lgbtq youth - they have a suicide hotline).   Her Instagram is @fallonchavezhair and her work website is <a href= "http://tonichavez.com/">tonichavez.com</a> Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to <a href="http://www.betterhelp.com/mental">www.BetterHelp.com/mental</a>  Must be 18. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a> ————————————————————————— Spread the word via social media.   It costs nothing. Our website is <a href= "http://www.mentalpod.com/">www.mentalpod.com</a> our FB is <a href= "http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a> and our <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod">Twitter</a> and <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod">Instagram</a> are both @Mentalpod  -------------------------------------------------------- Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at <a href= "http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>    Become a one-time or monthly donor <a href= "https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=U0A39htz31S-1B0YkLcMLK4RSXvu09u2c-kC3Kvqo3CbujpByQY6wu6xyxbarcQpycw6xm&country.x=US&locale.x=US">via Paypal</a>  or <a href= "https://www.zellepay.com/get-started">Zelle</a> (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

Fallon talks about her life as a trans woman; her desire to be "passable", how she feels about her voice, her experiences pre-op and post-op, the fetishizing of trans women, having bottom surgery and the bathroom dilemma.   More about Fallon: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ , (they deal with lgbtq youth - they have a suicide hotline).   Her Instagram is @fallonchavezhair and her work website is tonichavez.com Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental  Must be 18. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. 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  or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------  

474 - Physically Transitioning - Fallon Chavez

The Iraq war veteran, author and advocate talks about PTSD and moral injury he battled after returning home and the positive effects meditating has had on his struggles. Tom is the author of <a href= "https://nardimedia-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/Redirect?ukey=1gdqicfaTTBOoI0GM2b4sXjzPyoj00p-1EY9Y3poJdkM-285815314&key=YAMMID-51082097&link=https%3A%2F%2Fnardimedia-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com%2FRedirect%3Fukey%3D1gdqicfaTTBOoI0GM2b4sXjzPyoj00p-1EY9Y3poJdkM-1815656635%26key%3DYAMMID-66014546%26link%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.amazon.com%252FWhere-War-Ends-Recovering-Meditation%252Fdp%252F1608685993"> Where War Ends: A Combat Veteran’s 2,700-Mile Journey to Heal — Recovering from PTSD and Moral Injury through Meditation</a> For more on his experiences with meditation check out <a href= "http://www.TheMeditatingVet.com">www.TheMeditatingVet.com</a> Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to <a href="http://www.betterhelp.com/mental">www.BetterHelp.com/mental</a>  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by  EarlyBird CBD products.  For 20% off your first order go to <a href= "http://www.EarlyBirdCBD.com/mental">www.EarlyBirdCBD.com/mental</a> and use offer code MENTAL This episode is sponsored by Roman.  To learn more go to <a href= "http://www.GetRoman.com/mental">www.GetRoman.com/mental</a> for a free online visit and free two-day shipping. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a> ————————————————————————— Spread the word via social media.   It costs nothing. Our website is <a href= "http://www.mentalpod.com/">www.mentalpod.com</a> our FB is <a href= "http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a> and our <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod">Twitter</a> and <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod">Instagram</a> are both @Mentalpod  -------------------------------------------------------- Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at <a href= "http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>    Become a one-time or monthly donor <a href= "https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=U0A39htz31S-1B0YkLcMLK4RSXvu09u2c-kC3Kvqo3CbujpByQY6wu6xyxbarcQpycw6xm&country.x=US&locale.x=US">via Paypal</a>  or <a href= "https://www.zellepay.com/get-started">Zelle</a> (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

The Iraq war veteran, author and advocate talks about PTSD and moral injury he battled after returning home and the positive effects meditating has had on his struggles. Tom is the author of Where War Ends: A Combat Veteran’s 2,700-Mile Journey to Heal — Recovering from PTSD and Moral Injury through Meditation For more on his experiences with meditation check out www.TheMeditatingVet.com Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by  EarlyBird CBD products.  For 20% off your first order go to www.EarlyBirdCBD.com/mental and use offer code MENTAL This episode is sponsored by Roman.  To learn more go to www.GetRoman.com/mental for a free online visit and free two-day shipping. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. 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  or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

473 Moral Injury - Veteran Tom Voss

Therapist Katie Vernoy returns to answer listener questions about therapist/patient boundaries, when to report a client (in response to a very dark survey), what therapists get wrong and how to know when we're overwhelmed. More About Katie: <div>website: <a href= "http://katievernoy.com/">katievernoy.com</a></div> <div>social:</div> <div>FB: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/KatieVernoyManagementConsultant/">https://www.facebook.com/KatieVernoyManagementConsultant/</a></div> <div>Insta: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/katievernoy">https://www.instagram.com/katievernoy</a></div> <div> </div> <div> Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to <a href="http://www.betterhelp.com/mental">www.BetterHelp.com/mental</a>  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by Ettitude Bamboo sheets.  For 20% off your sheet set and free shipping text MENTAL to 64000 Books Mentioned: Healing The Shame That Binds by John Bradshaw and Silently Seduced by Dr. Kenneth Adams. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a> ————————————————————————— Spread the word via social media.   It costs nothing. Our website is <a href= "http://www.mentalpod.com/">www.mentalpod.com</a> our FB is <a href= "http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a> and our <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod">Twitter</a> and <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod">Instagram</a> are both @Mentalpod  -------------------------------------------------------- Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at <a href= "http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>    Become a one-time or monthly donor <a href= "https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=U0A39htz31S-1B0YkLcMLK4RSXvu09u2c-kC3Kvqo3CbujpByQY6wu6xyxbarcQpycw6xm&country.x=US&locale.x=US">via Paypal</a>  or <a href= "https://www.zellepay.com/get-started">Zelle</a> (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services --------------------------------------------------- </div>

Therapist Katie Vernoy returns to answer listener questions about therapist/patient boundaries, when to report a client (in response to a very dark survey), what therapists get wrong and how to know when we're overwhelmed. More About Katie: website: katievernoy.com social: FB: https://www.facebook.com/KatieVernoyManagementConsultant/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/katievernoy   Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by Ettitude Bamboo sheets.  For 20% off your sheet set and free shipping text MENTAL to 64000 Books Mentioned: Healing The Shame That Binds by John Bradshaw and Silently Seduced by Dr. Kenneth Adams. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. 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  or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services --------------------------------------------------- 

472 Ask A Therapist - Katie Vernoy Returns

Al has always been a comedian's comedian, but mainstream success has always eluded him. Raised by a smothering anxious mother, fear and lack of independence have stunted his emotional growth. He talks about the fear of independence, sense of entitlement and narcissism that hinder his growth. More About Our Guest  For more about Al go to <a href= "http://www.AlLubel.com">www.AlLubel.com</a> Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to <a href="http://www.betterhelp.com/mental">www.BetterHelp.com/mental</a>  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by  EarlyBird CBD.  For 20% off your first order go to <a href= "http://www.EarlyBirdCBD.com/mental">www.EarlyBirdCBD.com/mental</a> and use the offer code MENTAL This episode is sponsored by IQ bars.  Get 3 bars for free (plus $3.95 shipping) by texting MENTAL to 29071. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a> ————————————————————————— Spread the word via social media.   It costs nothing. Our website is <a href= "http://www.mentalpod.com/">www.mentalpod.com</a> our FB is <a href= "http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a> and our <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod">Twitter</a> and <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod">Instagram</a> are both @Mentalpod  -------------------------------------------------------- Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at <a href= "http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>    Become a one-time or monthly donor <a href= "https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=U0A39htz31S-1B0YkLcMLK4RSXvu09u2c-kC3Kvqo3CbujpByQY6wu6xyxbarcQpycw6xm&country.x=US&locale.x=US">via Paypal</a>  or <a href= "https://www.zellepay.com/get-started">Zelle</a> (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

Al has always been a comedian's comedian, but mainstream success has always eluded him. Raised by a smothering anxious mother, fear and lack of independence have stunted his emotional growth. He talks about the fear of independence, sense of entitlement and narcissism that hinder his growth. More About Our Guest  For more about Al go to www.AlLubel.com Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by  EarlyBird CBD.  For 20% off your first order go to www.EarlyBirdCBD.com/mental and use the offer code MENTAL This episode is sponsored by IQ bars.  Get 3 bars for free (plus $3.95 shipping) by texting MENTAL to 29071. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. 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  or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

471 - Smothered & Entitled - Al Lubel

Despite her traumatic upbringing and becoming the woman (her mom) she swore she'd never be, Wendy went from an alcoholic PTA mother shooting at her husbands mistress to jail to getting sober and finding her life's purpose helping others and halting the cycle of intergenerational abuse.  She is an author and certified drug and alcohol counselor. More About Our Guest  Her new book is <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Mother-Load-Addiction-Violence-Finding/dp/1945436247/ref=sr_1_1?crid=352XR4TN184IT&keywords=wendy+adamson+mother+load&qid=1579044856&sprefix=wendy+ada%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-1"> Mother Load: A Memoir of Addiction, Gun Violence & Finding a Life of Purpose.</a> Visit her website <a id="LPlnk529604" href= "https://wendyadamson.com/" name= "LPlnk529604">https://wendyadamson.com</a> Visit the shoe donation charity she talked about  <a id="LPlnk424522" href="https://havasole.com/" name= "LPlnk424522">https://havasole.com</a> Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to <a href="http://www.betterhelp.com/mental">www.BetterHelp.com/mental</a>  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by EarlyBird CBD.  For 20% off your first order (and free shipping) go to <a href= "http://www.EarlyBirdCBD/mental">www.EarlyBirdCBD/mental</a> and use the offer code mental Other Links Mentioned Paul mentioned the new book <a href= "The%20Truth%20That%20No%20One%20Tells%20Teenagers:%20Ten%20Facts%20Every%20Teen%20Victim%20Has%20The%20Right%20To%20Know%20by%20Dr.%20Matthew%20McVarish%20https:/www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1916247512/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1"> The Truth That No One Tells Teenagers: Ten Facts Every Teen Victim Has The Right To Know</a> by former guest and advocate Dr. Matthew McVarish.   WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a> ————————————————————————— Spread the word via social media.   It costs nothing. Our website is <a href= "http://www.mentalpod.com/">www.mentalpod.com</a> our FB is <a href= "http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a> and our <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod">Twitter</a> and <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod">Instagram</a> are both @Mentalpod  -------------------------------------------------------- Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at <a href= "http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>    Become a one-time or monthly donor <a href= "https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=U0A39htz31S-1B0YkLcMLK4RSXvu09u2c-kC3Kvqo3CbujpByQY6wu6xyxbarcQpycw6xm&country.x=US&locale.x=US">via Paypal</a>  or <a href= "https://www.zellepay.com/get-started">Zelle</a> (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

Despite her traumatic upbringing and becoming the woman (her mom) she swore she'd never be, Wendy went from an alcoholic PTA mother shooting at her husbands mistress to jail to getting sober and finding her life's purpose helping others and halting the cycle of intergenerational abuse.  She is an author and certified drug and alcohol counselor. More About Our Guest  Her new book is Mother Load: A Memoir of Addiction, Gun Violence & Finding a Life of Purpose. Visit her website https://wendyadamson.com Visit the shoe donation charity she talked about  https://havasole.com Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by EarlyBird CBD.  For 20% off your first order (and free shipping) go to www.EarlyBirdCBD/mental and use the offer code mental Other Links Mentioned Paul mentioned the new book The Truth That No One Tells Teenagers: Ten Facts Every Teen Victim Has The Right To Know by former guest and advocate Dr. Matthew McVarish.   WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. 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  or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

470 From Chaos to Purpose - Wendy Adamson

Karolyn suffers from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a connective tissue disease that affects her joints and internal organs as well as being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. She rarely goes more than two weeks without a visit to the hospital.  She's the creator of #HospitalGlam, a movement that utilizes photography and fashion to create awareness of invisible injuries and help empower patients. Topics discussed are PTSD, sexism, the difficulties of dealing with chronic pain and unresponsive doctors, finding a community online of "engaged patients" with the same diagnosis, and self-care. More About Our Guest  Follow her on Instagram @KarolynPRG Her website is <a href= "http://www.KarolynGehrig.com">www.KarolynGehrig.com</a> The archived Tumblr site referred to is still at <a href="http://www.hospitalglam.com">www.hospitalglam.com</a> Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to <a href="http://www.betterhelp.com/mental">www.BetterHelp.com/mental</a>  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by  SquareSpace.  Go to <a href= "http://www.SquareSpace.com/mental">www.SquareSpace.com/mental</a> for a free trial.  When you're ready to launch use the offer code mental for 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.   Paul's SquareSpace site is <a href= "http://www.paul-gilmartin.squarespace.com">www.paul-gilmartin.squarespace.com</a> This episode is sponsored by Roman.  To get started go to <a href= "http://www.GetRoman.com/mental">www.GetRoman.com/mental</a> for a free online visit and free two-day shipping. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a> ————————————————————————— Spread the word via social media.   It costs nothing. Our website is <a href= "http://www.mentalpod.com/">www.mentalpod.com</a> our FB is <a href= "http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a> and our <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod">Twitter</a> and <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod">Instagram</a> are both @Mentalpod  -------------------------------------------------------- Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at <a href= "http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>    Become a one-time or monthly donor <a href= "https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=U0A39htz31S-1B0YkLcMLK4RSXvu09u2c-kC3Kvqo3CbujpByQY6wu6xyxbarcQpycw6xm&country.x=US&locale.x=US">via Paypal</a>  or <a href= "https://www.zellepay.com/get-started">Zelle</a> (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

Karolyn suffers from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a connective tissue disease that affects her joints and internal organs as well as being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. She rarely goes more than two weeks without a visit to the hospital.  She's the creator of #HospitalGlam, a movement that utilizes photography and fashion to create awareness of invisible injuries and help empower patients. Topics discussed are PTSD, sexism, the difficulties of dealing with chronic pain and unresponsive doctors, finding a community online of "engaged patients" with the same diagnosis, and self-care. More About Our Guest  Follow her on Instagram @KarolynPRG Her website is www.KarolynGehrig.com The archived Tumblr site referred to is still at www.hospitalglam.com Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by  SquareSpace.  Go to www.SquareSpace.com/mental for a free trial.  When you're ready to launch use the offer code mental for 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.   Paul's SquareSpace site is www.paul-gilmartin.squarespace.com This episode is sponsored by Roman.  To get started go to www.GetRoman.com/mental for a free online visit and free two-day shipping. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. 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  or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

469 Chronic Health Issues - Karolyn Gehrig

Ellen (a pseudonym) shares about shares about discrimination, growing up poor, living on a reservation, riding the line between native culture and "white people things" and tells her story of grooming and sexual abuse from her father, being "trapped" in her own bedroom for years to avoid him, and how getting sober herself was the catalyst for healing and forgiveness. She speaks about the open wounds that remain from generations of government mistreatment towards Native Americans and the stories of abuse, addiction, and violence that exist on native reservations today; and the need for healing and reconciliation for the trauma of the past.  Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to <a href="http://www.betterhelp.com/mental">www.BetterHelp.com/mental</a>  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by  EarlyBird CBD Products.  For 20% off your first purchase go to <a href= "http://www.EarlyBirdCBD.com/mental">www.EarlyBirdCBD.com/mental</a> and use offer code mental. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a> ————————————————————————— Spread the word via social media.   It costs nothing. Our website is <a href= "http://www.mentalpod.com/">www.mentalpod.com</a> our FB is <a href= "http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a> and our <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod">Twitter</a> and <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod">Instagram</a> are both @Mentalpod  -------------------------------------------------------- Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at <a href= "http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>    Become a one-time or monthly donor <a href= "https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=U0A39htz31S-1B0YkLcMLK4RSXvu09u2c-kC3Kvqo3CbujpByQY6wu6xyxbarcQpycw6xm&country.x=US&locale.x=US">via Paypal</a>  or <a href= "https://www.zellepay.com/get-started">Zelle</a> (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

Ellen (a pseudonym) shares about shares about discrimination, growing up poor, living on a reservation, riding the line between native culture and "white people things" and tells her story of grooming and sexual abuse from her father, being "trapped" in her own bedroom for years to avoid him, and how getting sober herself was the catalyst for healing and forgiveness. She speaks about the open wounds that remain from generations of government mistreatment towards Native Americans and the stories of abuse, addiction, and violence that exist on native reservations today; and the need for healing and reconciliation for the trauma of the past.  Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by  EarlyBird CBD Products.  For 20% off your first purchase go to www.EarlyBirdCBD.com/mental and use offer code mental. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. 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  or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------  

468 - Native American Ellen Blackcloud

Prostitution, alcoholism, fetishes, swinging, abandonment and being stabbed by a bayonet.  Handyman Hank Adams has experienced them all.  Paul’s friend has to literally pause to count how many stepdads he has had.  This episode originally aired in 2011. Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to <a href="http://www.betterhelp.com/mental">www.BetterHelp.com/mental</a>  Must be 18. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a> ————————————————————————— Spread the word via social media.   It costs nothing. Our website is <a href= "http://www.mentalpod.com/">www.mentalpod.com</a> our FB is <a href= "http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a> and our <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod">Twitter</a> and <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod">Instagram</a> are both @Mentalpod  -------------------------------------------------------- Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at <a href= "http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>    Become a one-time or monthly donor <a href= "https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=U0A39htz31S-1B0YkLcMLK4RSXvu09u2c-kC3Kvqo3CbujpByQY6wu6xyxbarcQpycw6xm&country.x=US&locale.x=US">via Paypal</a>  or <a href= "https://www.zellepay.com/get-started">Zelle</a> (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

Prostitution, alcoholism, fetishes, swinging, abandonment and being stabbed by a bayonet.  Handyman Hank Adams has experienced them all.  Paul’s friend has to literally pause to count how many stepdads he has had.  This episode originally aired in 2011. Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental  Must be 18. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. 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  or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

467 Best Of: Hank Adams

The standup comic (Lights Out) (aka @BSComedian) and Iraq War vet opens up about his unstable childhood - being lied to and moved from foster home to foster home - and how it has affected him, what he learned about white people while serving in the Marines, battling Major Depressive Disorder and his thoughts on cultural appropriation. Follow Brian on social media @BSComedian Check out his FB page <a href= "http://www.Facebook.com/BSComedian">www.Facebook.com/BSComedian</a> Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to <a href="http://www.betterhelp.com/mental">www.BetterHelp.com/mental</a>  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by RemRise.  Get your first week free (just pay shipping) at <a href= "http://www.GetRemRise.com/mental">www.GetRemRise.com/mental</a>  WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a> ————————————————————————— Spread the word via social media.   It costs nothing. Our website is <a href= "http://www.mentalpod.com/">www.mentalpod.com</a> our FB is <a href= "http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a> and our <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod">Twitter</a> and <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod">Instagram</a> are both @Mentalpod  -------------------------------------------------------- Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at <a href= "http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>    Become a one-time or monthly donor <a href= "https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=U0A39htz31S-1B0YkLcMLK4RSXvu09u2c-kC3Kvqo3CbujpByQY6wu6xyxbarcQpycw6xm&country.x=US&locale.x=US">via Paypal</a>  or <a href= "https://www.zellepay.com/get-started">Zelle</a> (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

The standup comic (Lights Out) (aka @BSComedian) and Iraq War vet opens up about his unstable childhood - being lied to and moved from foster home to foster home - and how it has affected him, what he learned about white people while serving in the Marines, battling Major Depressive Disorder and his thoughts on cultural appropriation. Follow Brian on social media @BSComedian Check out his FB page www.Facebook.com/BSComedian Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by RemRise.  Get your first week free (just pay shipping) at www.GetRemRise.com/mental  WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. 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  or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

466 - Brian Simpson

The 29 year-old Second City writer/performer @GobbieDixon shares about being gender-fluid, growing up believing there was nobody else going thru the feeling of not being in the right body, and their suicide attempt at 13. They share about their anxiety using public restrooms, dysphoria during sex and what their younger self could have benefitted from hearing. For more about Gobbie: <div>Centered Web Series Episodes: <a href= "https://www.centeredwebseries.com/episodes" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.centeredwebseries.com/episodes</a></div> <div>Instagram: @gobbiedixon</div> <div>Twitter: @GobbieDixon</div> <div> Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to <a href="http://www.betterhelp.com/mental">www.BetterHelp.com/mental</a>  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by  Lightstream Debt Consolidation. For more info go to <a href= "http://www.Lightstream.com/mental">www.Lightstream.com/mental</a> This episode is sponsored by Roman ED meds.  For more info go to <a href= "http://www.GetRoman.com/mental">www.GetRoman.com/mental</a> for a free online visit and free two day shipping.   WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a> ————————————————————————— Spread the word via social media.   It costs nothing. Our website is <a href= "http://www.mentalpod.com/">www.mentalpod.com</a> our FB is <a href= "http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a> and our <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod">Twitter</a> and <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod">Instagram</a> are both @Mentalpod  -------------------------------------------------------- Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at <a href= "http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>    Become a one-time or monthly donor <a href= "https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=U0A39htz31S-1B0YkLcMLK4RSXvu09u2c-kC3Kvqo3CbujpByQY6wu6xyxbarcQpycw6xm&country.x=US&locale.x=US">via Paypal</a>  or <a href= "https://www.zellepay.com/get-started">Zelle</a> (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------   </div>

The 29 year-old Second City writer/performer @GobbieDixon shares about being gender-fluid, growing up believing there was nobody else going thru the feeling of not being in the right body, and their suicide attempt at 13. They share about their anxiety using public restrooms, dysphoria during sex and what their younger self could have benefitted from hearing. For more about Gobbie: Centered Web Series Episodes: https://www.centeredwebseries.com/episodes Instagram: @gobbiedixon Twitter: @GobbieDixon Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by  Lightstream Debt Consolidation. For more info go to www.Lightstream.com/mental This episode is sponsored by Roman ED meds.  For more info go to www.GetRoman.com/mental for a free online visit and free two day shipping.   WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. 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  or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------   

465 Being Non-Binary - Gobbie Dixon

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