Mental Illness Happy Hour

Dr. Kate Truitt is a psychologist and neuroscientist, visiting the show for the second time. In this episode, she opens up about being childless in our current culture and shares personal stories that have shaped her life. She also discusses her research on the amygdala and a healing method called Brain Partnership.

More About Dr. Truitt

CEO & Founder, Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates

CEO, Trauma Counseling Center of Los Angeles

CEO & Founder, The Amy Research Foundation

Executive Director & Founder, The Truitt Institute

YouTube Channel: Empowering Brain Smart Mental Health for All

Healing Workbook: Healing in Your Hands: Self-Havening Exercises to Harness Neuroplasticity, Heal Traumatic Stress, and Build Resilience

New book! Keep Breathing: A Psychologist’s Intimate Journey Through Loss, Trauma, and Rediscovering Life

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Jason O’Mara (@JasonOmaraOfficial) is an Irish-American actor (Band of Brothers, Blood of Zeus) who advocates for mental health and works closely with Movember, an organization that focuses on men’s health, including mental health and suicide prevention. Jason also shares his own story of living with depression and his path to sobriety.

For more about Movember go to www.Movember.com

Follow Jason on IG @JasonOmaraOfficial

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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

Live MIHH recording in Minneapolis Fri May 20th 8pm at Sisyphus Brewery. For tix or more info go here. https://dojour.us/e/15598

More about Jesse and The Game of Real Life can be found at:

www.TalkGood.org

Courses in DBT can be found at www.TheraHive.com

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling. To get 10% off your first month go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental Must be 18. For those under 18 you will be redirected to or can go directly to TeenCounseling at www.teencounseling.com

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Paul’s guest Hannah opens up about her love addiction, promiscuity, and how she became a swinger. She also reveals the emotional turmoil of someone from her childhood coming back and shaking up her life.

Support Our Sponsors!

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling. To get 10% off your first month go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental Must be 18. For those under 18 you will be redirected to or can go directly to TeenCounseling at www.teencounseling.com

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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.

More about JT

The workbook that JT mentioned: https://avediancounselingcenter.com/about-2/our-books/

Links Paul mentioned to help support the trans community

https://www.pointofpride.org/

This NYC org throws parties to raise money for Black trans folks rent and surgeries https://www.forthegworls.com/home

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestheculture/2021/11/29/20-trans-poc-led-grassroots-organizations-to-support-on-giving-tuesday/

This episode is sponsored by Babbel language learning app. For 60% off your subscription go to www.Babbel.com/Breath. Rules and restrictions may apply.

If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is transitioning from @MIHHfurniture to its new handle @ShapedFurniture

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