Inside Mental Health

Nov 28 2024 430 ep. 27 mins 4.1k
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Award-winning weekly podcast that approaches psychology and mental health in an accessible way. Listen as our host Gabe Howard speaks candidly with experts, celebrities, and other notables to break down complex topics into simpler terms.

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Diagnosing Politicians? Why Mental Health Experts Refuse

Nov 28 2024 27 mins  
Why won’t mental health professionals share with the public when they suspect a presidential candidate has mental illness? As election cycles intensify, the public often seeks expert opinions on candidates’ mental health, but there’s a reason psychiatrists stay silent. In today’s episode, host Gabe Howard and guest Rachael Beairsto dive into the history of the 1964 Goldwate

Countdown to Death: How Embracing Time Helps Us Live Fully

Nov 14 2024 29 mins  
Today’s guest is a self-described “Grim Reaper’s cheerleader” and author of You Only Die Once. In this episode, we explore a fascinating approach to breaking out of autopilot: counting how many Mondays you have left to live. With a blend of humor and urgency, Jodi Wellman challenges us to think differently about mortality and how it impacts our choices, passions, and the wa

When Healers Need Healing: Burnout in Mental Healthcare Workers

Oct 31 2024 28 mins  
Mental health professionals often provide support, but what happens when they need help themselves? In this episode, Dr. Jessi Gold and Gabe Howard explore burnout, emotional exhaustion, and the unique challenges doctors and therapists face. Using humor and honesty, they discuss the stigmas around mental health care providers seeking treatment themselves and the importance of "prac

Schizophrenia & Survival: A Marvel Stuntwoman’s Journey with Rachel Star Withers

Oct 17 2024 28 mins  
How does a woman with schizophrenia manage life as an entertainer, stuntwoman, and podcast host all while managing a severe mental illness? In this episode, Rachel Star Withers shares her intense and often shocking journey—from growing up in the Bible Belt believing her hallucinations were demons, to undergoing an exorcism before finally receiving a medical diagnosis of schizophr

Women vs. Patriarchy: Breaking Free for Stronger Mental Health

Oct 03 2024 25 mins  
How does the patriarchy shape women’s thoughts and actions, often without them realizing it? In this episode, Gabe Howard sits down with feminist thought leader Kara Loewentheil to discuss how patriarchal conditioning impacts women, both at work and at home. Kara explains the concept of the “brain gap” — the internal conflict between societal expectations and personal belie

Shame as a Feminist Issue: Reclaiming Your Story

Sep 19 2024 27 mins  
Shame is everywhere, and for women, it’s a constant, uninvited guest. Join host Gabe Howard and writer Melissa Petro as they explore how shame functions as a tool to keep women in line—dictating what they can be, how they should look, and who they’re allowed to become. Melissa reveals the hidden forces at play that make women feel “not good enough,” no matter what they do

Election Anxiety: Navigating and Easing the Stress

Sep 05 2024 27 mins  
As political campaigns ramp up, many of us feel the pressure and anxiety that come with the constant stream of fear-based rhetoric. In this timely episode, Gabe Howard sits down with Dr. Michelle A. Patriquin, the director of research at the Menninger Clinic and an associate professor at Baylor College of Medicine, to explore the phenomenon of election stress. Dr. Patriquin sheds l

Why We Fall for Fitness Quick Fixes and How to Break Free

Aug 22 2024 33 mins  
Why are we so drawn to the promise of quick fixes in our fitness goals, and why do they often lead to disappointment? In this episode, host Gabe Howard sits down with Dr. Cedric Bryant, CEO of the American Council on Exercise, to explore the psychological and social factors behind our attraction to these easy solutions. They discuss the evolving science of exercise, the importance

Challenging Monogamy: Women Leading the Way in Open Relationships

Aug 08 2024 27 mins  
In this revealing episode, Dr. Tammy Nelson and Gabe Howard delve into the myths and realities of monogamy, infidelity, and open relationships. Discover surprising insights from Ashley Madison data and Dr. Nelson’s extensive research, revealing that women, not men, are often the gatekeepers of monogamy. Explore the dynamics of emotional and physical connections outside traditiona

Unmasking Fakes: Is Mental Health the New Excuse? (From Listener Questions)

Jul 25 2024 25 mins  
Dive into a candid discussion on mental health as host Gabe Howard speaks with Rachael Beairsto, a senior editor for Healthline. Together, they tackle tough questions about authenticity and stigma provided by listeners like you. Explore how misconceptions and pop culture blur the lines between genuine struggles and excuses, examining why some may fake mental health issues and the i