Mentally Gil: Conversations with Creators

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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.

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introducing The Best Advice Show

Dec 30 2022 9 mins

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

Natasha Negovanlis / Journey to a Diagnosis

Dec 08 2022 30 mins

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.

Austin Archer / Panic Disorder

Dec 01 2022 39 mins

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.

Allison Raskin / Living with OCD

Nov 17 2022 40 mins

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.

Anna Akana / Comedy and Tragedy

Nov 10 2022 39 mins

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.

Bryan Reisberg (Maxine the Fluffy Corgi) / Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Nov 03 2022 43 mins

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.

Kelsey Darragh / Panic Attacks, Anxiety, and the Rapture

Oct 27 2022 42 mins

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.

LaurDIY / Trying Not to Hurl & Anxiety

Oct 20 2022 41 mins

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.

Grace Helbig / Anxiety About What's Next

Oct 20 2022 51 mins

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.

Introducing Mentally Gil: Trailer

Oct 14 2022 1 mins

"Mentally Gil: Conversations with Creators" is now streaming, with new episodes every Thursday.