Best Sheldon Anderson Podcasts (2025)

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#753 Myths About The Disabled Parent - Jessica Slice 1:58:50

7d ago1:58:50

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Author and speaker Jessica Slice joins the pod to share her parenting story as a disabled mother. She discusses misconceptions about disability and parenting, and how so many parents are underestimated. Look for her book Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World Purchase Jessica’s book Unfit Parent here https://www.amazon.com…

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#752 Pure O - Dillon Tucker 1:05:31

14d ago1:05:31

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Dillon Tucker is an actor and filmmaker who shares the challenges and advantages of his various iterations of OCD and shares his process for the movie, Pure O, which he wrote and directed. To find places to stream Pure O https://gooddeedentertainment.com/pure-o/ Follow him on IG www.instagram.com/DillonTucker If you’re interested in seeing or buyin…

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#751 Best Of: Counseling Predators - Dr David Hirohama 2:00:09

21d ago2:00:09

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This “Best Of” episode originally aired in 2013 and was voted a listener favorite. David Hiroshima is a 3rd generation Japanese-American psychologist. He shares his experience and observations counseling sexual predators (rapists and child molesters) at Coalinga, a lockdown mental hospital in central California and how he used Buddhism to help him …

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#750 Surviving A Shooting - Allen Strickland Williams 1:24:17

28d ago1:24:17

1:24:17

Allen Strickland Williams is a standup comedian who shares his struggles with the stress of perfectionism and ADHD tendencies. He also opens up about the trauma of surviving a random shooting. Check out his comedy special, Ran Through, and his podcast, Finding My Audience. More about Allen www.AllenStricklandWilliams.com If you’re interested in see…

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#749 Murder, Grief & Activism - Abby Reyes 1:59:47

1M ago1:59:47

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Abby Reyes is an author, lawyer, and climate justice leader. She shares her story of activism, the tragic loss of her partner, and the mindfulness techniques she uses to manage her grief. Look for her new book, Truth Demands: A Memoir of Murder, Oil Wars, and the Rise of Climate Justice. For More About Abby abbyreyes.org IG: @abbysreyes If you’re i…

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#748 Fundamental Emotional Intelligence - Rachel Kaplan 1:33:10

1M ago1:33:10

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Rachel Kaplan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who focuses deeply on moving through difficult feelings in order to heal–what she calls “emotional potty training”. She opens up about her personal tragedies and what led her to this work. Look for her podcast the Healing Feeling Sh*t Show and her new book Feel, Heal, and Let That Sh*…

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#747 Bo V - Non Binary & Recovering People Pleaser 1:54:29

2M ago1:54:29

1:54:29

Bo V is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer who attends Paul’s support group. They talk about the work they’re doing on self-judgment and shame, finding the perfect church after leaving Catholicism, and discovering their trans identity. If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodw…

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#746 Disillusionment - Rich Forer 1:37:46

2M ago1:37:46

1:37:46

Rich Forer is a Jewish-American author and activist. He discusses his perspective of growing up Jewish, being a member of AIPAC, and how his perspective on Palestine shifted dramatically, shattering his entire worldview. Here's a link to Rich’s book page on Amazon. Here's a link to a very interesting written interview he did, and here's a link to h…

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#745 Dr Jessica Zucker - The Hard To Talk About 1:56:32

2M ago1:56:32

1:56:32

Dr. Jessica Zucker returns to the podcast for her 4th visit, focusing on the importance of talking about hard things: Cancer, miscarriages, perimenopause, and more. Watch for her new book, Normalize It: Upending the Silence, Stigma, and Shame That Shape Women's Lives. More about Jessica: Where to buy her book: Amazon Bookshop Instagram: @ihadamisca…

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Loss - Financial & Familial - Mark M 1:16:14

2M ago1:16:14

1:16:14

Mark M is Paul’s friend from a support group. He visits the podcast to share his story of addiction, growing up entrenched in deception, and how he eventually broke the pattern in his adult life. He digs into his complicated family life, the losses he’s suffered, and how he continues to work through it all to maintain a life of integrity. This epis…

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#743 Sex Addiction Therapy 2:00:05

3M ago2:00:05

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#743 Sex Addiction Therapy by Mental Illness Happy HourBy Mental Illness Happy Hour

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#742 Jennifer Westcott Part 2 1:11:54

3M ago1:11:54

1:11:54

Jennifer Westcott is a therapist who has shared her story of sexual abuse at the hands of her mother. She returns for her second visit on the pod and opens up about the emotional hangover she had after recording her first episode. In this episode, she digs into her healing journey and the immense progress she’s made. More about Jennifer: https://yo…

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#741 Sexually Abusive Mothers - Jennifer Westcott 2:09:03

3M ago2:09:03

2:09:03

Jennifer Westcott is a therapist who, as an adult, began to recall sexual abuse by her mother. She and Paul both dig deep to talk about maternal sexual abuse and why it’s so difficult for people to understand and accept. Jennifer also shares the painful reactions from her family and how she’s pressed on with the help of her husband and her work in …

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#740 Dialectical Behavior Therapy - Dr. Blaise Aguirre 1:50:52

3M ago1:50:52

1:50:52

Dr. Blaise Aguirre is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He specializes in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) with a particular focus on borderline personality disorder (BPD). He discusses his recent clinical work on self-hatred and discusses his new book, I Hate Myself: Overcome Self-Loathing and Realize Why You're W…

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#739 Male Body Images Issues - Ryan Sheldon 1:22:54

3M ago1:22:54

1:22:54

Ryan Sheldon (@RealRyanSheldon) is a speaker, a model, an eating disorder advocate, and the author of F*ckboys Are Boring: A Gay Man’s Guide to Dating (For Everyone). He shares excerpts from his book and talks about his lifelong journey to self-acceptance, through eating disorders, body image issues, and dating all the wrong men. He also shares tip…

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#738 Best Of: Jeanie Bergen - Parentless at 3 2:10:00

4M ago2:10:00

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This Best Of episode was originally recorded and aired in 2015. Jeanie, a writer, talks about being parentless at 3 and the complex relationship with her mentally disabled sister whom she now has guardianship of. She and Paul bond over suicidal thoughts, isolating and much much more For more about Jeanie's writing https://scriptanatomy.com/jeanie-b…

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#737 Rebuilding A Life From Scratch - Matt D 1:09:06

4M ago1:09:06

1:09:06

Matt D. is a good friend of Paul's who shares his story of starting over after a divorce, a career change, and getting sober—while owning a weed store in California. He also talks about the surprising joy he finds in living in a sober community. This episode is sponsored by Smalls cat food. For 50% off your first order, head to www.Smalls.com and u…

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#736 Transgenerational Trauma - Jen Soriano 1:41:41

4M ago1:41:41

1:41:41

Jen Soriano is a Filipinx author, musician, and first-generation American. She shares important context about Filipino history and how transgenerational trauma plays out for so many people, including her own family. She also opens up about living with chronic pain and the importance of understanding the mind-body connection. Look for her new book N…

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#735 Career Transition, Passive Aggression & Inner Critics - Phil Stark 1:01:14

4M ago1:01:14

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Phil Stark is a former screenwriter (Dude, Where’s My Car) turned marriage and family therapist. He shares why he made this huge career pivot plus he and Paul discuss passive aggression in relationships and managing the inner critic. Check out his new book, Dude, Where's My Car-tharsis?: A Friendly and Engaging Guide to Talk Therapy For more about …

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#734 School Pressure, Being Gay & Boundaries: Jon-Luc 1:30:56

5M ago1:30:56

1:30:56

Paul’s support group friend, Jon Luc, opens up about the ways that school took an incredible mental toll on his life and how being gay in this world has also created challenges. He shares his struggles with addiction, his love for his support group, and how he’s learned to set boundaries in his relationships. This episode is sponsored by Orgain Org…

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#733 The Minimalists 1:20:09

5M ago1:20:09

1:20:09

Joshua Fields and T.K. Coleman,(@TheMinimalists) better known as two parts of the popular trio, The Minimalists, join Paul to talk about how all the clutter in our lives can affect our minds and offer tips on how to live better with less. More about the Minimalists: www.TheMinimalists.com www.instagram.com/theminimalists This episode is sponsored b…

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#732 Paul's Cousin & Their Family Tree - Paul Barnard 1:15:46

5M ago1:15:46

1:15:46

We visit the family tree today with Paul Gilmartin’s cousin, Paul Barnard. He shares stories of his past, from losing his baby sister to moving in with an entirely new family when he was 8 years old. He also shares beautiful thoughts on his time caretaking for his wife, who battled cancer for many years. This episode is sponsored by Orgain Organic …

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#731 Living Well With Bipolar - Dr David Miklowitz 1:18:27

5M ago1:18:27

1:18:27

David Miklowitz is a Professor of Psychiatry in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at UCLA. Dr. Miklowitz’s research focuses on bipolar disorder and in this episode he shares the distinct differences between BP1 and BP2 and unpacks myths about bipolar disorder. Look for his new book Living Well with Bipolar Disorder: Practical Strategi…

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#730 - Rethinking Our Relationship To Money - Elizabeth Husserl 1:04:40

6M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Elizabeth Husserl (@ElizabethHusserl) is a financial advisor and the author of the new book The Power of Enough: Finding Joy in Your Relationship with Money. She talks about the emotional aspects of money, including comparing yourself to others and blindly accumulating things, and how to find more balance and financial health. More about Elizabeth:…

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#729 The Ripples Of Childhood Abuse - Nathan Spiteri 1:35:06

6M ago1:35:06

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Nathan Spiteri (@NathanSpiteri) is an Australian filmmaker, actor, and writer on a mission to eradicate the lingering shame of abuse. As a child, Nathan was sexually and mentally abused for years. He discusses the attachment he felt to his abuser, how he continued the cycle of abuse as an adult, and how he was finally able to see that the pain he w…

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#728 Childless By Choice - Dr Kate Truitt Returns 1:34:29

6M ago1:34:29

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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 & Foun…

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#726 Fantasy, Shyness & Low Self-Esteem - Rebecca W 1:06:39

7M ago1:06:39

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Rebecca W is Paul's friend from a support group. She shares her struggles with shyness and low-self esteem and opens up about sex and love addiction as well as her penchant for fantasy. 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 in…

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#725 Aging Out Of Foster Care & Being An Orphan - Franco Vega 1:21:54

7M ago1:21:54

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Franco Vega is the founder of The RightWay Foundation, a nonprofit that helps transition-age foster youth find jobs, stable housing, and mental health support. He shares his own journey, which included being orphaned as a child and struggling with addiction, and ultimately what brought him to establishing this foundation. For more about Franco and …

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#724 Healthcare Worker Burnout - Psychiatrist Jessi Gold 1:13:52

7M ago1:13:52

1:13:52

Dr. Jessi Gold (@DrJessiGold) is the Chief Wellness Officer for the University of Tennessee as well as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry. Her main advocacy focus has been burnout in the healthcare industry, which includes issues like doctors being trained to stuff emotions, increased suicide rates for healthcare workers, and general issues with …

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#723 Toxic Productivity - Therapist Israa Nasir 1:31:01

7M ago1:31:01

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Israa Nasir is a therapist and the founder of Well Guide, a digital wellness platform making therapy tools accessible to everyone. She discusses red flags and green flags in terms of mental health and processes for reflection on how to live a life true to who you are. Look for hew new book, Toxic Productivity. Buy Israa’s New Book: TOXIC PRODUCTIVI…

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#722 - Anger - Listener JT 1:24:51

7M ago1:24:51

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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://avediancounselingcen…

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#721 All About DBT - Ethan Sapienza 1:38:19

8M ago1:38:19

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Ethan Sapienza is a clinical social worker and therapist specializing in EMDR and DBT. He discusses the benefits of these modalities and shares practical DBT coping mechanisms that everyone can find useful. More About Ethan and DBT https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ethan-sapienza-beverly-hills-ca/879732 Ethan’s practice's site: https://…

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#720 Working On Ourselves - Ahmed Al-kadri 1:18:22

8M ago1:18:22

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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 journey to realizing his addictions and doing the work to change for the better. Check out his new comedy special: Special, Not Special on YouTube. You can see Ahmed’s debut comedy hour, Special Not …

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#719 Surviving A Parent's Addiction - Sepideh Saremi 1:43:39

8M ago1:43:39

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Sepideh Saremi (@runwalktalk) is a psychotherapist and the creator of Run Walk Talk, an innovative approach to therapy that utilizes movement and exercise during your therapy session. Sepideh also shares an intimate portrait of her childhood which includes working through her father’s addictions and abuse as well as living as an undocumented person…

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#718 Bipolar 1 & Mortality - Ruby Cohen Love 1:38:36

8M ago1:38:36

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Ruby Cohen Love shares her experience of living with Bipolar I, including extreme mania, hospitalization, and how she takes care of herself now. She also talks about the death cafe movement and her own company, Cafe Mortel, which provides community and conversation relating to mortality. More about Ruby and Cafe Mortel: Café Mortel is a creative pl…

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#717 Learning Vulnerability - David Finch 1:27:34

9M ago1:27:34

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David Finch (@HoodFinch) is an actor/writer/producer turned full time visual artist. His new book of clever comics (Output of a Perfectionist) draws from the ups and downs of his own life, including his path to sobriety. More about David (including buying his artwork or book of comics Output Of A Perfectionist) www.HoodFinch.com This episode is spo…

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Bryan Says Sorry 8:30

9M ago8:30

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Bryan apologizes for a regretful encounter at work. Please clap. ⭐ Like what you hear? Leave us a five-star review wherever you listen! 📺 Tune in to our Twitch channel every Tuesday night at 8 PM EST for a live recording! ☎️ Leave us a voicemail at 260-355-5713! 🤐 Too shy to call? Leave us a Message or Random Question! Links 📝 OMG So Random Hehe! L…

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#716 Hypnotherapy - George Kappas LMFT 1:43:37

9M ago1:43:37

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George Kappas is a hypnotherapist and a Director at the Hypnosis Motivation Institute. He unpacks the misconceptions about hypnotherapy, discusses how susceptible we are to language, and shares his experience with physical pain being solved through hypnotherapeutic techniques. For more about George and the Hypnosis Motivational Institute https://hy…

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#714 Dr Peter Levine - Inventor Of Somatic Experiencing 1:34:48

9M ago1:34:48

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Dr. Peter Levine is a psychologist and biophysicist and the developer of the therapeutic modality, Somatic Experiencing. He is also the author of the wildly popular book, Waking the Tiger and Founder and President of the Ergos Institute for Somatic Education. He opens up about his own trauma and what led him to his ground-breaking work. Peter's new…

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#714 Surviving Sexual Assault - Mario Adrion 1:49:44

9M ago1:49:44

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Mario Adrion (@MarioAdrion) is a comedian and former model who aims to bring vulnerability to masculinity. He opens up about several instances of sexual assault that he suffered as a model traveling the world in the hopes that it helps others share their stories. For more about Mario: www.MarioAdrion.com IG @MarioAdrion Youtube.com/MarioAdrion TikT…

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#713 Pregnancy & Mental Health - Dr. Kat Kaeni 1:16:57

10M ago1:16:57

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Dr. Kat Kaeni is a perinatal psychologist and the host of the Mom and Mind podcast. She shares how she decided to focus on this under-resourced specialty and opens up about her own experiences with depression, anxiety, and OCD related to pregnancy and parenthood. More about Dr. Kaeni: Podcast: http://momandmind.com/ Website: https://wellmindperinat…

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#712 The Science of Goodness - Dr. Jamil Zaki 1:32:57

10M ago1:32:57

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Dr. Jamil Zaki is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Stanford who studies cynicism and hope. He shares what he’s learned through his research, what drew him to study the brain in this way, and offers practical ways you can work through your cynical tendencies and lean in to hope. Watch for his new book Hope for Cynics The Surprising Science of…

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#711 Undifferentiated Schizophrenia - Kody Green 1:16:58

10M ago1:16:58

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Kody Green is a speaker, podcast host, and peer support specialist. He is also living with Undifferentiated Schizophrenia. He talks about growing up with a mother who has schizophrenia, how he came to terms with having it himself, and how he leads a full and functional life with the help of treatment and his support system. Look for his podcast, Un…

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#710 Bullying - Paul Scheer 1:57:56

10M ago1:57:56

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Paul Scheer (@PaulScheer) is a comedian, actor, podcaster–and now an author. He shares his story of living constantly on edge as a child and opens up about the physical and mental abuse he suffered. He also discusses how he broke the cycle and stopped himself from becoming a bully. Look for his new book, Joyful Recollections of Trauma. For more abo…

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#709 Munchhausen Syndrome By Proxy - Andrea Dunlop 2:13:35

10M ago2:13:35

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Andrea Dunlop is a novelist and the host of the podcast Nobody Should Believe Me, a deep dive into the world of Munchausen and Munchausen by Proxy. She aims to shed light on this misunderstood condition and the tragedy that follows in its wake. More About Andrea: www.Instagram.com/AndreaDunlop www.Youtube.com/@NobodyShouldBelieveMePod www.AndreaDun…

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#708 Trauma In The Body - Dr Frank Anderson 1:42:24

11M ago1:42:24

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Dr. Frank Anderson is a psychiatrist and psychotherapist specializing in psychic pain and trauma. He is working to bring trauma therapies to a wider audience via his books and his various online trainings. He shares his personal story from childhood to now, including his time studying under trauma specialist Bessel van der Kolk. Look for Dr. Anders…

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#707 Listener Confessions 3 51:57

11M ago51:57

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Back by popular demand Paul does a listener-survey-only episode. From bleak and dark to touching and funny, listeners share their best and worst moments in vulnerable detail. Plus two servings of Spam. If you’re interested in seeing and possibly buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is @MIHHfurnitu…

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#706 Gender Identity, Sexuality & Anxiety - DeAnne Smith 52:17

11M ago52:17

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Comedian and writer DeAnne Smith shares their story of dealing with gender identity, sexuality, and anxiety. Look for their stand-up featured in Hannah Gadsby’s Gender Agenda on Netflix. For more about DeAnne: www.DeAnneSmith.com www.Twitter.com/DeAnne_Smith www.Facebook.com/DeAnneSmithComedian www.Instagram.com/DeAnne_Smith This ep is sponsored by…

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#705 Brain Health & Dementia - Dr Heather Sandison 1:31:28

11M ago1:31:28

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Dr. Heather Sandison is a naturopathic doctor focused on dementia care. She is the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego’s premier brain optimization clinic. She shares her research with Paul and provides hope for dementia prevention and care through lifestyle changes you can make right now. Watch for her new book, Reversing Alzheimer's: The …

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#704 Depression & College - Sierra Katow 1:44:28

12M ago1:44:28

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Sierra Katow is a comedian, writer, and actress (The Sex Lives of College Girls). She shares her journey to becoming a comedian, dealing with depression, and how she survived Harvard. Be sure to check out her debut stand-up special, Funt, streaming online. More about Sierra: Her stand up special Funt: Available now from Comedy Dynamics Where to Wat…

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