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Inside Mental Health

Healthline Media
Mental Health
Schizophrenia
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
OCD
Resilience
Bipolar Disorder
Mental Illness
Social Media
Self-Harm
Suicide Prevention
Loneliness
Trauma
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Psychiatric Drugs
Stigma
Emotion Regulation
Cults
Happiness

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. Listen now and share widely.

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Latest Episodes

Is our mental health system helping children or simply getting better at labeling them? With some reports suggesting that 70% of adolescents are struggling with mental health issues, host Gabe Howard asks the tough question: Is it possible that the m... more

In this thought-provoking episode, host Gabe Howard sits down with child psychiatrist and author Dr. Sami Timimi to challenge some of the most widely accepted ideas in modern mental health care.

Drawing from his latest book, “Searching for Normal: A... more

Members of marginalized communities are often told to be "resilient," but how do you bounce back when the system itself is the weight on your shoulders? When policy is the source of the trauma, the burden of healing shouldn't rest solely on the indiv... more

Most people think "hearing voices" would be a nightmare symptom of mental illness, but for some, it feels more like a friendship. In the medical world, hallucinations and delusions are symptoms to be eliminated. But for Kit Wallis, the reality of liv... more

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Recent Guests

Sami Timimi
Child and adolescent psychiatrist; critic of traditional psychiatric labeling
Author of Searching for Normal
Episode: Defining ‘Normal’: Overdiagnosing — Are We Pathologizing the Human Condition?
Debra M. Kawahara
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Distinguished Professor at the California School of Professional Psychology; President of the American Psychological Association
California School of Professional Psychology; American Psychological Association
Episode: Injustice as Trauma: Tackling Systemic Bias in Mental Health Care
Kit Wallis
Content creator and advocate for Schizoaffective and bipolar disorders
SchizoKitzo / YouTube, Instagram, Facebook
Episode: Why I Miss My Hallucinations with Kit Wallis aka SchizoKitzo
Jon McCann
The Philly Captain, subject of The Turnaround Netflix documentary
The Philly Captain / Netflix documentary
Episode: Rock Bottom to a Netflix Documentary: The Philly Captain Shares His Bipolar Journey
Olivia Nash
Star of the film High (writer/director as described in the episode)
Independent film High
Episode: Mental Health Isn’t a Movie: Olivia Nash on Changing Hollywood’s Narrative
Dr. Isabel Morley
Co-host of RomCom Rescue; author of They're Not Gaslighting You, Ditch the Therapy Speak and Stop Hunting for Red Flags in Every Relationship
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Episode: Does ‘Therapy Speak’ Hurt Relationships?
Kati Morton
A licensed marriage and family therapist with a prominent YouTube channel and author of the book 'Why Do I Keep Doing This?'
Episode: Rethinking Narcissism: What Social Media Gets Wrong
Lynn Smith
Former anchor for NBC News, MSNBC and CNN, now a keynote speaker and host of the podcast Strollercoaster
Strollercoaster
Episode: Why Negative Self-Talk Feels True (And How to Stop Believing It)
Cassandra Brandt
Author, advocate, and inspiring stoic based in rural Arizona.
Episode: When Faith Hurts: Religion, Trauma, and Mental Health

Host

Gabe Howard
Host of Inside Mental Health

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 655 ratings
  • Great Conversations about Vital mental health topics

    I love this podcast, because it covers a broad range of topics that all relate to mental health. Gabe doesn’t just “interview”, he has the conversation that we would all like to have with his guests, honestly and intelligently. I’m excited to soon be a guest !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Randye Kaye
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing Guests

    I love this podcast because of the amazing guests you get to hear from. Not only is Gabe a great host but his guests bring unique and welcomed perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ~~Kate
    Canada3 years ago
  • Passionate about shaping the conversation around mental health

    I appreciate Gabe’s commitment to making sure people understand that they aren't broken and actively fighting incorrect notions of mental health.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrlizarde
    United States3 years ago
  • Five Star Podcast!!!!

    Inside Mental Health is one of my go to podcasts! Gabe is an incredibly engaging, insightful, authentic host. I love the wide variety of guests he has on and subjects that are covered. Highly recommend!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Strip: A Memoir
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent podcast host!

    Gabe did a great job preparing for and managing our interview about the psychology of hybrid and remote work! He clearly does his homework and is very dedicated to making sure his audience has a wonderful experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr. Gleb Tsipursky
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the balance of clinical information and human stories.
The host asks thoughtful, well-prepared questions and the guests bring diverse, insightful perspectives.
Some episodes have sparked discussions about stigmatizing language and representation.

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Defining ‘Normal’: Overdiagnosing — Are We Pathologizing the Human Condition?
Q: Can you expound on that for our audience?
The guest explains that diagnosing conditions like ADHD can lead to labeling young people with lifelong disorders, which may obscure context, development, and the potential for change, and argues for a more nuanced, time-limited understanding of distress.
Injustice as Trauma: Tackling Systemic Bias in Mental Health Care
Q: What role can listeners and allies play to support frontline advocates in this space?
Listeners can actively reach out to advocates to offer concrete support, follow through with commitments, and help sustain the advocacy effort over time while also maintaining self-care to prevent burnout and continue the fight for equitable care.
Injustice as Trauma: Tackling Systemic Bias in Mental Health Care
Q: What steps can clinicians take to provide more culturally responsive care without treating diversity as an optional add-on?
Clinicians should incorporate culturally competent questioning, validate diverse experiences, and treat cultural differences as fundamental to ethical and effective care, integrating this into evaluation and treatment as a baseline standard rather than a separate consideration.
Injustice as Trauma: Tackling Systemic Bias in Mental Health Care
Q: In your opinion, what current socio-political issues do you think have the strongest mental health impacts right now?
The most impactful issues include rising anxiety and depression among LGBTQ youth, insurance coverage instability from policy changes, and the trauma experienced by immigrant and refugee communities due to enforcement practices; these factors collectively worsen access and outcomes for minoritized groups.
Why I Miss My Hallucinations with Kit Wallis aka SchizoKitzo
Q: When did the hallucinations begin, and how did they evolve over time?
She explains starting at around age 14 with internal voices that felt like a conversation, later presenting as more persistent and social (Orion becoming a dominant voice) and continuing until treatment reduced their prominence.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Inside Mental Health

What is Inside Mental Health about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program consistently covers mental health, psychology, and practical wellness by hosting candid conversations with clinicians, researchers, and people with lived experience. Episodes typically unpack complex conditions (such as schizophrenia, OCD, and narcissism), examine therapy modalities (DBT, exposure therapy, pharmacology), and explore how culture, race, parenting, and societal pressures influence mental well-being. A notable strength is the ability to pair clinical insight with real-world stories, including the lived experiences of guests who manage or advocate around mental health challenges. This mix tends to attract listeners who want approachable, evidence-informed discussions and actionable takeaways, whether they're pursuin... more

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Recent guests on Inside Mental Health include:

1. Sami Timimi
2. Debra M. Kawahara
3. Kit Wallis
4. Jon McCann
5. Olivia Nash
6. Dr. Isabel Morley
7. Kati Morton
8. Lynn Smith

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