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#672 Trust Issues - Gianmarco Soresi
Gianmarco Soresi @GianmarcoSoresi is a stand-up comedian, actor, and podcast host (The Downside). He reflects on what it’s like to look back on your childhood and realize that not everything was as it seemed. He talks about mourning the loss of who you thought your parents were, the complexities and drama of divorce, and how his parents’ divorces affected his ability to trust. More About Gianmarco Netflix set link- he is on Episode 1 of "Verified Stand-Up" : https://www.netflix...
Why I No Longer Endorse BetterHelp
Paul reads allegations by the Federal Trade Commission about the business practices of BetterHelp and how they allegedly misused customer's private information. Based on these allegations (BetterHelp denies any wrongdoing and settled with the FTC for $7.8 million), Paul explains his decision to end his endorsement deal with them...
#671 LGBTQ+ Therapists - LMFT Renae Johnson
Renae Johnson is a MIHH listener and a therapist who specializes in LGBTQ+ patients. They talk about what brought them to this work, which includes discovering their own gender fluidity, struggling with their religious background, and growing up with a mother who had significant struggles of her own. More about Renae: Renae is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Board Certified Art Therapist, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Links: Website: Openspacetherapycollective...
#670 BDSM And Trauma - LMFT Nicoletta Heidegger
Nicoletta Heidegger is an LMFT who focuses on human sexuality and BDSM for healing. She talks about how we can often deal with our trauma by exploring our kink and mapping out our own erotic blueprint. Links To Nicoletta’s Work:Nicoletta Heidegger Website: https://www.nicolettavheidegger.com/aboutNicoletta Heidegger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapywithnicoletta/Sluts & Scholars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slutsandscholarsSluts & Scholars Website: https://www...
#669 Standing Up For Yourself - Em Schulz
Em Schulz (@TheEmSchulz) is a writer, podcast host (And That’s Why We Drink, Ritual), and paranormal aficionado. Em unpacks their struggles with anxiety, how they learned to stand up for what they believe, and how they are figuring out their own gender identity. Check Out Em’s Podcast : https://www.andthatswhywedrink.com/listen WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review. It costs nothing. https://itunes.apple...
#668 Leslie Winick - The Interesting, Invisible Woman
Leslie Winick is an MIHH listener who joins Paul to talk about what it feels like, as an older woman, when you start to become invisible to others. She also shares her struggles with depression and postpartum depression and talks about the path that led her to a career she’s passionate about. More about Leslie: C.P.C.C...
#667 Regulating Intense Emotions - Elyse Cizek
Elyse Cizek is a writer and a musician who opens up about her journey of self-reflection and change, what it’s been like living with BPD, and how she manages relationships in her life given her diagnosis. She also shares a number of incredible self-soothing tactics that have helped her along the way. More About Elyse: https://zora.medium.com/dear-white-friends-335d6088077 https://elysecizek.medium.com/cancel-culture-isnt-real-4d2b62b47a9d https://tr.ee/FaBAW-U5lP https://linktr...
#666 Darkest Surveys Ever
40 minutes of some of the darkest surveys listeners have ever filled out. No guest. No interview. No theme music. A few have been read on-air previously but the majority have never been read because Paul felt they were too heavy to put in the show. Well episode #666 is an exemption. We doubt anyone will make it thru all 40 minutes but why not give it a shot? Listen at www.mentalpod.com or any podcast player. WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review...
#665 Aparna Nancherla Returns - Imposter Syndrome
Aparna Nancherla @Aparnapkin is a comedian, writer, and actor (Mythic Quest, Crashing) and today she joins Paul to discuss her new book Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself, and Imposter Syndrome. She talks about her impulse for negative self-talk, how she keeps going anyway, and how she learned the value of speaking up about what she actually needs in a relationship. Where to buy Aparna’s book (Also available on Amazon): https://www.penguinrandomhouse...
Addressing Therapist Burnout: Introducing SimplePractice
This interview is a paid advertisement by SimplePractice, an administrative software for therapists to help reduce time spent doing paperwork, scheduling and other repetitive tasks. The interview is with therapist Vienna Pharaon who personally uses SimplePractice. To learn more about SimplePractice go to www.SimplePractice...