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Mental Illness Happy Hour

The Mental Illness Happy Hour podcast is a weekly conversation between host Paul Gilmartin and a guest about all the battles we have in our heads, from medically diagnosed conditions to everyday compulsive negative thinking. Paul and the guests reveal their shames, secrets, fears and loves. Guests range from artists to listeners, to the occasional doctor. The podcast was created to let those who sufferer know they're not alone and to educate and entertain those who don't.

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Latest Episodes

  • Episode 38: Mike Eagle

    Released 12.09.11

    Not many rappers list They Might Be Giants as their primary musical influence.  But Mike isn't like most rappers.

  • Episode 37: Lia McCord

    Released 12.02.11

    What happens when a naiive Texas cheerleader from an abusive home tries to pay for college by smuggling heroin in Bangladesh?

  • Episode 36: Doug Benson

    Released 11.24.11

    The standup comedian, co-creator of <em>The Marijuanalogues</em> and host of <em>The Benson Interuption</em> and <em>Doug Loves Movies</em> stops by to talk about his history with Paul, pot, parents and girlfriends.

  • Episode 35: Karma (last name withheld)

    Released 11.18.11

    How do you cope when you are convinced your life is constantly in danger as a child? &nbsp;First, you band together with your siblings and form an army, then you learn about the sweet oblivion of addiciton.

  • Episode 34: Paul F. Tompkins

    Released 11.11.11

    The talented stand-up comedian, podcaster (<em>Pod F. Tompkast</em>) and writer/actor (HBO's <em>Mr. Show</em>) talks about the role therapy played in helping him turn his pain and rejection into being a happier person and a better artist.

  • Episode 33: Mike Phirman

    Released 11.04.11

    His mom has been married 8 times, his father 4. &nbsp; How's that for a good place to start? &nbsp;In addition to performing with Chris Hardwick as the comedy/music duo Hard n' Phirm, Mike also performs solo.

  • Episode 32: Alycia Schlesinger

    Released 10.28.11

    Even though Alycia has a Masters in Spiritual Psychology, her raw experience in a chaotic home has been the "gift" that has really allowed her to understand the dynamics of her own self-hatred, fear, and low self-esteem.

  • Episode 31: Nathan Rabin

    Released 10.21.11

    The author, cinephile and head writer of The Onion's A.V. Club talks with Paul about his deeply painful childhood and a seemingly endless series of rejection.

  • Episode 30: Kulap Vilaysack

    Released 10.14.11

    You've seen her on <em>The Office</em> and <em>I Love You Man</em>, and you've heard her as the co-host of the podcast <em>Who Charted?</em>

  • Episode 29: Eddie Pepitone

    Released 10.07.11

    People may know Eddie from the Sarah Silverman Program, Old School, Conan and Last Comic Standing. &nbsp;Paul knows Eddie as a friend and fellow performer able to talk about the darkness he grew up with and the crippling angst that still bothers him.

  • Episode 28: Teresa Strasser

    Released 09.29.11

    Adam Carolla's former sidekick comes guns blazing to the fear-off. &nbsp;Holy shit she brings it. &nbsp;This one gets dark.

  • Episode 27: Hank Adams

    Released 09.23.11

    Prostitution, alcoholism, fetishes, swinging, abandonment and being stabbed by a bayonet. &nbsp;Handyman Hank Adams has experienced them all.

  • Episode 26: Paula Newman

    Released 09.16.11

    Part-time actor, friend and meditation teacher talks with Paul about her life being profoundly affected by her painful English upbringing, Hitler and Back to the Future.

  • Episode 25: Greg Cheever Part 2/2

    Released 09.09.11

    Greg's story continues with more heroin-fueled mishaps that affect strangers, Robert Redford, Mary Poppins and others.

  • Episode 24: Greg Cheever Part 1/2

    Released 09.02.11

    Former fugitive, ex-con drug dealer, heroin addict 60's hippie, divorced four times, what's not to love?

  • Episode 23: Beth Littleford

    Released 08.26.11

    The former Daily Show correspondent, tv and movie actress, wife and mom talks about postpartum depression, a childhood tragedy, and not liking her boobs being touched, possibly because of a relative.

  • Episode 22: Stephen Mancuso

    Released 08.19.11

    Make-up artist, former Broadway dancer, as well as Paul's friend and co-worker, Stephen talks about surviving an abusive upbringing, the pain of being gay in a homophobic household, the impact of AIDS on NYC in the 80's, and finding his voice.

  • Episode 21: Frank Conniff

    Released 08.12.11

    Try to guess how Frank (Mystery Science Theater 3000) and Paul manage to delve into: Toots Shor, Nikita Kruschev, crippling depressions, drunk driving, collpsed buildings, social anxiety, spiritual satellites and Ed McMahon's cock!

  • Episode 20: Gina Grad

    Released 08.05.11

    Radio &amp; Podcasting personality Gina Grad talks with Paul about her Pink Floyd-like panic attacks, growing up in a loud Jewish family in conservative Kansas, and they both weigh in on the repercussions of having sex when one person is not that into it.

  • Episode 19: Lawyer Tom

    Released 07.28.11

    Tom, a Stanford-educated lawyer, gets honest about his need to push the limit, his fears and the night he almost died from his addiction.

  • Episode 18: Lisa Arch

    Released 07.22.11

    Paul's former co-host from <em>Dinner and a Movie</em> opens up about her fears, her insecurities and the emotional gifts she got from her late father.

  • Episode 17: Jesse & Lee Thorn

    Released 07.15.11

    Broadcaster Jesse Thorn and his father Lee discuss the impact Lee's PTSD has had on them both. &nbsp;Lee served in Vietnam.

  • Episode 16: Danielle Koenig

    Released 07.08.11

    Paul and Danielle talk about the desire to minimize painful memories, feeling like we're not enough, writing for Joan Rivers, suicide and the lasting feeling of humiliation.

  • Episode 15: Jimmy Dore

    Released 07.01.11

    Comedian Jimmy Dore talks to Paul about growing up Catholic in a violent and segregated Chicago neighborhood with 11 siblings.

  • Episode 14: Wendy Liebman

    Released 06.23.11

    Comedian Wendy Liebman opens up to Paul about anorexia, pedophile teachers, exploitive therapists, the need to entertain and perfectionism. &nbsp; Oh, and some good old-fashioned fear! &nbsp; Wendy has appeared on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, ...

  • Episode 13: Mark Roberts

    Released 06.16.11

    Paul talks with the Mark Roberts, former stand-up, playwright and creator of the CBS sitcom Mike &amp; Molly about growing up in a dysfunctional small-town Baptist environment as an overweight kid and the role art plays in finding a way to cope.

  • Episode 12: Jen Kirkman

    Released 06.09.11

    Jen Kirkman (Chelsea Lately, Drunk History) and Paul have an epic "Fear Off" that leaves both of their souls emptied. &nbsp; Jen shares about her panic attacks and what it was like to be in New York on 9/11. &nbsp;Paul shares about the horror of being i...

  • Episode 11: Greg Behrendt

    Released 06.02.11

    Greg talks about his roller coaster ride to fame and then losing it all. &nbsp;He and Paul have the first "Fear Off" where they swap fears until one of them comes up blank. &nbsp;Of course they talk about their penises. &nbsp;And girls. &nbsp;And comedy...

  • Episode 10: Chris Fairbanks

    Released 05.26.11

    Stand-up Comedian, Skateboarder and co-host of Fuel T.V.'s The Daily Habit, Chris Fairbanks talks with Paul about his mother's battle with alcoholism, Alzheimer's and Dementia and its effect on him growing up and today.

  • Episode 9: Annabelle Gurwitch

    Released 05.19.11

    They talk about Annabelle's chaotic upbringing and their seven years together as co-hosts on TBS' Dinner and a Movie. &nbsp;They talk about how much they hated each other and how their depression and anxiety fueled it.

  • Episode 8: Graham Elwood

    Released 05.12.11

    Paul talks with fellow comedian, long-time friend and alpha male Graham Elwood about depressing fall days from their childhoods in the midwest! &nbsp;They open up about divorce, unhappy moms, being too competitive and finding a way to be at peace.

  • Episode 7: Tyler Smith

    Released 05.05.11

    Paul talks with avowed Christian and movie podcaster Tyler Smith about his recent diagnosis of depression. &nbsp; Paul questions his own prejudice towards organized religion. &nbsp;An inappropriate incest joke makes things nice and uncomfortable.

  • Episode 6: Jimmy Pardo

    Released 04.28.11

    Comedian Jimmy Pardo appears for the first time as a guest. &nbsp;They bust each others balls then get down to the business of being funny, and the pain and anxiety underneath it. &nbsp; Note: The audio was accidentally mixed for stereo,

  • Episode 5: Grey DeLisle

    Released 04.21.11

    Paul interviews Grey DeLisle, one of the most in-demand VO (voice over) actors in Hollywood. &nbsp;She's the voice of Daphne on Scooby Doo, Azula on Avatar: The Last Airbender.

  • Episode 4: "Murph"

    Released 04.14.11

    Paul interviews "Murph", a retired serial felon who opens up about prison, the guilt of his crimes and leaving it all behind. &nbsp;Six years ago you might have labeled him a psychopath. &nbsp;Paul calls him a trusted friend.

  • Episode 3: Adam Carolla

    Released 04.07.11

    Adam opens up about his living with a condition called Hypervigilance, being raised in a joyless environment, getting out of ruts, Adam's book and Hitler!

  • Episode 2: Marc Maron

    Released 03.31.11

    Paul interviews fellow comedian and friend Marc Maron. &nbsp;Subjects include: God, the universe, suicide, and the night Paul had to listen to Marc get it on.

  • Episode 1: Janet Varney

    Released 03.24.11

    Paul interviews his Dinner and a Movie co-host Janet Varney about her battles with anxiety, depression food and panic attacks. Listen as one people-pleaser interviews another! Enjoy Janet parrying a compliment coming her way! En garde!

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