Praise for The Mental Illness Happy Hour

In the Media

“Paul is a dynamic speaker and engages with his audience in a heartfelt and genuine way. He has a true gift for speaking of serious topics in a manner that respects their gravity while also highlighting the beauty that can stem from tragedy. His honesty and open manner make for meaningful talks and his humor can lighten a serious mood…highly recommend him to anyone interested in sexual assault or mental health, as his points on recovery are insightful and bring hope to his listeners.” -Johns Hopkins University
“Praised by listeners all over the world” -Atlantic Monthly
“…a perversely safe place in which he and his guests talk about their fears, addictions and traumatic childhoods.” –NY Times
“…childhood abuse, suicide attempts, and sexual assault. Gilmartin navigates those horrors with empathy, gentle coaxing, and crushing honesty. Most importantly, Gilmartin shares in his guests’ vulnerability and willingness to open up, turning what could be very lurid subject matter into a consistently disarming and comforting podcast.” -The Onion AV Club
Normalizes what so many others feel but have been too fearful or ashamed to express…remarkable” – Psychology Today
Gilmartin makes a conscious effort to explore stories that aren’t black and white” – Slate Magazine

Awards

  • #1 Downloaded/Rated Self-Help Podcast on iTunes.
  • People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner (Health & Fitness) 2012
  • Top Ten Podcast of 2011 – The Onion AV Club