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8/21/2026Stoic Empathy – Shermin KruseEpisode: 814Shermin Kruse is an author, law professor, and speaker. Born during the Iranian Revolution, she talks about her immigrant journey and her professional work on power, stoicism, morality, and empathy. Look for her book Stoic Empathy: The Road Map to a Life of Influence, Self-Leadership, and Integrity.
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Shermin Kruse is an author, law professor, and speaker. Born during the Iranian Revolution, she talks about her immigrant journey and her professional...
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Comedian Paul Gilmartin hosts a weekly, hour-long audio podcast consisting of interviews with artists, friends and the occasional doctor.
The show is geared towards anyone interested in or affected by depression, addiction and other mental challenges which are so prevalent in the creative arts.
Paul’s hope is that the show and this website will give people a place to connect, smile and feel the return of hope. The biggest myth about mental illness is that you are alone and there is no help.
The Mental Illness Happy Hour is NOT a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.
For information on treatment please visit HelpGuide.org