“Normalizes what so many others feel but have been too fearful or ashamed to express… remarkable.” -Psychology Today

“A perversely safe place in which [Paul] and his guests talk about their fears, addictions and traumatic childhoods.” -The New York Times

Podcast “Best Of” list at: NY Times, Slate, Esquire & Apple Podcasts

The Mental Illness Happy Hour is a weekly online podcast that interviews comedians, artists, friends, and the occasional doctor. Each episode explores mental illness, trauma, addiction and negative thinking.

Latest episodes

  • 11/15/2024Anger – Listener JTEpisode: 722

    JT was well into adulthood before he was able to come to terms with his anger issues. Today, he’s turned things around with the help of therapy, meditation, and support groups. He opens up about how he realized he had anger issues and offers practical tips on managing anger.

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  • Anger – Listener JT

    JT was well into adulthood before he was able to come to terms with his anger issues. Today, he’s turned things around with the help of therapy, med...

  • All About DBT – Ethan Sapienza

    Ethan Sapienza is a clinical social worker and therapist specializing in EMDR and DBT. He discusses the benefits of these modalities and shares practi...

  • Working On Ourselves – Ahmed Al-kadri

    Ahmed Al-kadri (@AhmedLovesBread) is a Yemeni-American comedian who is trying to be a better person, a better partner, and a better man. He shares his...

About the Show

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.

DISCLAIMER:

The Mental Illness Happy Hour is NOT a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.
For information on treatment please visit HelpGuide.org