Best Gillmarten Podcasts (2025)

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#749 Murder, Grief & Activism - Abby Reyes 1:58:30

5d ago1:58:30

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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 1:31:54

12d ago1:31:54

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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 1:53:13

19d ago1:53:13

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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 1:36:15

26d ago1:36:15

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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 1:54:03

1M ago1:54:03

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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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#744 Loss - Financial & Familial - Mark M 1:14:43

1M ago1:14:43

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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 1:58:56

2M ago1:58:56

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#742 Jennifer Westcott Part 2 1:10:16

2M ago1:10:16

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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 2:06:11

2M ago2:06:11

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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 1:48:35

2M ago1:48:35

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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 1:20:37

3M ago1:20:37

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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 2:06:42

3M ago2:06:42

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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 1:06:40

3M ago1:06:40

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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 1:39:16

3M ago1:39:16

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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 59:03

3M ago59:03

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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 1:27:27

4M ago1:27:27

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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 1:17:50

4M ago1:17:50

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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 1:14:28

4M ago1:14:28

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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

4M ago1:18:27

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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 1:04:39

5M ago1:04:39

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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

5M 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 1:33:24

5M ago1:33:24

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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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#727 Jason O'Mara - Men & Depression 1:27:13

5M ago1:27:13

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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 ab…

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#726 Fantasy, Shyness & Low Self-Esteem - Rebecca W 1:04:51

6M ago1:04:51

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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 1:20:14

6M ago1:20:14

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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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Mental Illness Happy Hour

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#749 Murder, Grief & Activism - Abby Reyes 1:58:30

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#748 Fundamental Emotional Intelligence - Rachel Kaplan 1:31:54

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#747 Bo V - Non Binary & Recovering People Pleaser 1:53:13

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#746 Disillusionment - Rich Forer 1:36:15

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#745 Dr Jessica Zucker - The Hard To Talk About 1:54:03

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#744 Loss - Financial & Familial - Mark M 1:14:43

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#743 Sex Addiction Therapy 1:58:56

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#742 Jennifer Westcott Part 2 1:10:16

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#741 Sexually Abusive Mothers - Jennifer Westcott 2:06:11

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#740 Dialectical Behavior Therapy - Dr. Blaise Aguirre 1:48:35

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#739 Male Body Images Issues - Ryan Sheldon 1:20:37

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#738 Best Of: Jeanie Bergen - Parentless at 3 2:06:42

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#737 Rebuilding A Life From Scratch - Matt D 1:06:40

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#736 Transgenerational Trauma - Jen Soriano 1:39:16

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#735 Career Transition, Passive Aggression & Inner Critics - Phil Stark 59:03

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#734 School Pressure, Being Gay & Boundaries: Jon-Luc 1:27:27

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#733 The Minimalists 1:17:50

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#732 Paul's Cousin & Their Family Tree - Paul Barnard 1:14:28

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

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#730 - Rethinking Our Relationship To Money - Elizabeth Husserl 1:04:39

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

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#728 Childless By Choice - Dr Kate Truitt Returns 1:33:24

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#727 Jason O'Mara - Men & Depression 1:27:13

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#726 Fantasy, Shyness & Low Self-Esteem - Rebecca W 1:04:51

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#725 Aging Out Of Foster Care & Being An Orphan - Franco Vega 1:20:14