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07/08/2022 In Podcast Episodes By Paul Gilmartin

Best Of: Pedophile Ring Survivor Anneke Lucas

Originally aired in 2015. Sold by her mother to a pedophile ring led by powerful politicians and aristocrats in her native Belgium, Anneke’s story is about more than just survival. She talks about the ways her PTSD affects her life but also about the empathy she learned at a young age that inspires her to teach yoga in prisons, especially fellow survivors of sex-trafficking. Anneke has a book out entitled Quest For Love: Memoir of a Child Sex Slave

07/01/2022 In Podcast Episodes By Paul Gilmartin

Rescuing – Dr. Edward Shahrokh

Dr. Edward Shahrokh is Paul’s support group friend who also happens to be a psychologist. He studies addiction relapse and is well-versed in the psychology of “rescuers”–particularly because he used to be one himself.

06/24/2022 In Podcast Episodes By Paul Gilmartin

Mary Mack Live

Mary Mack (@MaryMackComedy) is a comedian, writer, and actor. Today, she sits down with Paul in an episode that takes place LIVE at Sisyphus Brewing in Minneapolis where she talks about growing up in a very small town and navigating her complicated family when she’s the only one in therapy.

06/17/2022 In Podcast Episodes By Paul Gilmartin

Love Avoidance – Rebecca D

Rebecca D is a friend from Paul’s support group. She opens up about her experience with covert incest (a father who treated her like his “wingman” when he was dating or weighing a woman’s attractiveness), her love-avoidant behavior, and her addictions to fantasy and marijuana.

06/10/2022 In Podcast Episodes By Paul Gilmartin

Terrorist Attack Girl – Meyli Chapin

Meyli Chapin (@MeyliChapin) is a terror attack survivor. She shares her vivid recollection of the 17-hour event that changed her life and how PTSD treatment continues to save her. Check out her book, Terrorist Attack Girl, and her PTSD treatment app, Trauma Brace.

06/03/2022 In Podcast Episodes By Paul Gilmartin

Concussions – Ethan O’Brien & Dr. Sasha Blaskovich

Dr. Sasha Blaskovich & Ethan O’Brien join Paul to discuss their book Dr. B’s Concussion Breakthrough: Exploring the Hidden Connection to Neck Injuries and a Simple Guide to Naturally Heal Your Brain. They dive deep into the brain—and deep into hockey.

05/27/2022 In Podcast Episodes By Paul Gilmartin

Repressed Homes – Beth Lapides

Beth Lapides aka @BethLapides is a writer, a producer, and the creator of UnCabaret–the show that launched the alt comedy revolution. She shares her struggles with growing up in a repressed home and offers deeply insightful advice on how to shift your perspective.

05/20/2022 In Podcast Episodes By Paul Gilmartin

BPD & DBT – Jesse Finkelstein

Today Jessie Finkelstein, a therapist specializing in Emotional Regulation Disorder (BPD) and DBT therapy, shares his expertise. He is the creator of the online portal TheraHive and The Game of Real Life, both of which help anyone build DBT skills. #BPD #DBT

05/13/2022 In Podcast Episodes By Paul Gilmartin

Taboos – Ali Weiss

Ali Weiss (aka @AliWeissWorld) has made a career out of talking about difficult things. In this episode, she reveals her stories of addiction, abortion, and healing from childhood traumas. Be sure to check out her podcast Tales of Taboo for more.