Mental Illness Happy Hour

Paul Gilmartin

mentalpod@gmail.com

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Booking Overview

Long-form mental-health interview show focused on psychological struggles, trauma, addiction, recovery, and emotionally complex personal experiences, typically featuring therapists, psychologists, authors, and guests with relevant lived experience. Credible pitches include licensed clinicians, mental-health authors, public advocates, and individuals with compelling firsthand stories; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need substantial expertise, professional credentials, or a distinctive recovery narrative.

Metrics

Episodes: 704

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: >100k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

Contact Information

mentalpod@gmail.com

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Host

Paul Gilmartin - Comedian, writer, and mental-health podcast host known for creating candid conversations about psychological challenges, addiction, trauma, and recovery.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Licensed mental-health clinicians, psychologists, therapists, authors, public speakers, mental-health advocates, or guests with highly relevant and compelling lived experience.
Required Achievements:  
Published mental-health books, TEDx or other public speaking experience, Leadership of a therapy practice or mental-health organization, Public advocacy or education related to mental health

Recent Guest Discussions

Kaja Sokola - Eating Disorders, Psychological Abuse In The Modeling Industry, Trauma, Recovery, And Mental-health Advocacy.

Margaret Rutherford - Perfectly Hidden Depression, Perfectionism, Emotional Control, Achievement, And Recognizing Concealed Psychological Pain.

Sari Cooper - Sexual Self-esteem, Shame, Erotic Intimacy, Therapy, Relationships, And Family Histories Of Mental Illness.

Recent Topics

Mental Health, Psychology, Trauma, Addiction, Therapy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Mental Illness Happy Hour
:

#809 Weinstein Survivor Turned Therapist - Kaja Sokola

July 17, 2026

Kaja Sokola is a model-turned-psychologist and therapist–and one of Poland’s first public figures in mental health. She opens up about her battles with eating disorders, the work she’s done to overcome the psychological abuse that comes with working in the modeling industry, and the trauma of being one of the youngest victims of Harvey Weinstein’s crimes. More about Kaja:https://www.kaja-sokola.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kajasokola/This episode is sponsored Quince. Go to www.Quince.com...

#808 Perfectly Hidden Depression - Dr Margaret Rutherford

July 10, 2026

Dr. Margaret Rutherford is a clinical psychologist, author, and TEDx speaker. Throughout the course of her work, she noticed something that she calls Perfectly Hidden Depression, emotional pain camouflaged by achievement, tight emotional control, and a perfect-seeming life. If this sounds like you, look for her book Perfectly Hidden Depression Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Challenge the Ten Traits of Perfectionism That Mask Your Depression.More about Dr. Rutherfordwww.drmargaretrutherford...

#807 Sex Esteem®️ & Therapy - Sari Cooper

July 03, 2026

Sari Cooper is the founder and Director of the Center for Love and Sex. A professional dancer turned sex therapist, Sari opens up about her path to this profession, including her own family history of mental illness. She also talks about her work and how you can begin to work through shame and build your sexual self-esteem. More about Sari Cooper:Follow her on TikTok @saricooperofficialwww.centerforloveandsex.com -Group private practice offering both individual and relationship sex thera...

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