On the "Mentally Gil" podcast, host Gil Kruger interviews some of the world's biggest YouTube and social media creators about their mental health journeys. Season one centers around anxiety, OCD, and burnout. The show also explores the connection between mental illness and creativity.
Gil is excited to introduce you to "The Best Advice Show" from Zak Rosen. What follows are short conversations with the filmmakers Sarah Polley ("Stories We Tell") and Mike Mills ("C'mon C'mon). Leave Zak your advice by calling 844-935-BEST---IG: @bestadviceshowhome: bestadvice.show
8 Dec 2022
Natasha Negovanlis / Journey to a Diagnosis
This week, writer and actor Natasha Negovanlis (CARMILLA) enters the chat. We talk about her journey to a diagnosis, her skin-picking disorder, and social anxiety.
1 Dec 2022
Austin Archer / Panic Disorder
This week, Austin Archer enters the chat. We talk about how his anxiety affects his work and his ability to do normal human tasks such as eating, going to the dentist, and even flying.
17 Nov 2022
Allison Raskin / Living with OCD
This week, Allison Raskin enters the chat. We talk about how a childhood illness triggered her OCD, how she dealt with bullies growing up and how she found her way back to school to get her degree in psychology.
10 Nov 2022
Anna Akana / Comedy and Tragedy
This week, writer and actor, Anna Akana enters the chat. We talk about comedy and grief and how both impacted each other, especially after her little sister's tragic suicide.
3 Nov 2022
Bryan Reisberg (Maxine the Fluffy Corgi) / Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Our very first pet influencer, Bryan Reisberg (Maxine the Fluffy Corgi), enters the chat. We talk about imposter syndrome, having an exit strategy and what it's like to launch your own product as a creator.
27 Oct 2022
Kelsey Darragh / Panic Attacks, Anxiety, and the Rapture
Kelsey Darragh enters the chat. We talk about her sobriety, her comedy being tied to her own mental health, and how intrusive thoughts have caused her panic since childhood. Gil also learns from Kelsey about depersonalization and derealization.
20 Oct 2022
Grace Helbig / Anxiety About What's Next
In the series premiere, Grace Helbig enters the chat. We talk about the early signs of anxiety, the perils of losing yourself and going back to school. Be kind to yourself.
20 Oct 2022
LaurDIY / Trying Not to Hurl & Anxiety
Lauren Rihiimaki (aka LaurDIY) enters the chat. We talk about a traumatic experience she had in high school, her fear of getting sick and her support system.
14 Oct 2022
Introducing Mentally Gil: Trailer
"Mentally Gil: Conversations with Creators" is now streaming, with new episodes every Thursday.
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