https://simplecast.com Mentally Gil: Conversations with Creators 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. 2022 Gil Kruger en Fri, 30 Dec 2022 16:45:00 +0000 Sun, 2 Jul 2023 15:03:17 +0000 https://mentallygil.simplecast.com Mentally Gil: Conversations with Creators https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/2d130a37-dce6-420c-bf96-7d456c98aa8e/48d3a879-0de8-4f33-889c-bce4169d8acf/3000x3000/mentally-gil-logo.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://mentallygil.simplecast.com episodic 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 Kruger yes https://feeds.simplecast.com/6HPU2m_2 content creation, creator economy, instagram, mental health, tiktok, youtube Gil Kruger biz@mentallygil.com 9dffbbe3-15bd-4c14-978e-4cd46440e3c8 introducing The Best Advice Show 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). 

Sarah Polley is an Academy Award-nominated screenwriter, director, and actor. After making short films, Polley made her feature-length directorial debut with the drama film Away from Her in 2006. Polley received an Oscar nomination for the screenplay, which she adapted from the Alice Munro story “The Bear Came Over the Mountain.” Her other projects include the documentary film Stories We Tell (2012), which won the New York Film Critics Circle prize and the National Board of Review award for best documentary; the miniseries adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s novel Alias Grace (2017); and the romantic comedy Take This Waltz (2011). Polley began her acting career as a child, starring in many productions for film and television. Her new book is Run Towards the Danger.

Mike Mills is a filmmaker and the writer/director of C'mon C'mon.---In this episode Mike references Patti Smith, Arthur Rimbaud, Charles Pierre Baudelaire, Eric Satie, Édouard Manet, The Clash, IDLES.---The movie Zak talks about is Me and You and Everyone We Know by Miranda July.

Leave Zak your advice by calling 844-935-BEST---IG: @bestadviceshowhome: bestadvice.show 

 

]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2022 16:45:00 +0000 biz@mentallygil.com (Zak Rosen) https://mentallygil.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-tbas-tnOq5ici 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). 

Sarah Polley is an Academy Award-nominated screenwriter, director, and actor. After making short films, Polley made her feature-length directorial debut with the drama film Away from Her in 2006. Polley received an Oscar nomination for the screenplay, which she adapted from the Alice Munro story “The Bear Came Over the Mountain.” Her other projects include the documentary film Stories We Tell (2012), which won the New York Film Critics Circle prize and the National Board of Review award for best documentary; the miniseries adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s novel Alias Grace (2017); and the romantic comedy Take This Waltz (2011). Polley began her acting career as a child, starring in many productions for film and television. Her new book is Run Towards the Danger.

Mike Mills is a filmmaker and the writer/director of C'mon C'mon.---In this episode Mike references Patti Smith, Arthur Rimbaud, Charles Pierre Baudelaire, Eric Satie, Édouard Manet, The Clash, IDLES.---The movie Zak talks about is Me and You and Everyone We Know by Miranda July.

Leave Zak your advice by calling 844-935-BEST---IG: @bestadviceshowhome: bestadvice.show 

 

]]> introducing The Best Advice Show Zak Rosen 00:09:42 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 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 no full 9 1 d3819b5a-8d36-446d-9696-b21ba787835f 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.

MERCH: https://store.mentallygil.com 
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CREDITS: 
Host & Executive Producer - Gil Kruger 
Executive Producer - Zac Stuart-Pontier 
Produced & Edited - Melisa D. Monts + Diane Kang of Diamond MPrint Productions 
Post-production Sound - Sam Bair
Theme Song & Ad Break Music - Austin Archer
Show Artwork - Stephanie Hall Marin
Additional Music - Slip.stream - https://www.slip.stream/?fpr=gilly (affiliate)

]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2022 14:30:00 +0000 biz@mentallygil.com (Natasha Negovanlis) https://mentallygil.simplecast.com/episodes/natasha-negovanlis-journey-to-a-diagnosis-PtNGdIWe 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.

MERCH: https://store.mentallygil.com 
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/gilly
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilly 

CREDITS: 
Host & Executive Producer - Gil Kruger 
Executive Producer - Zac Stuart-Pontier 
Produced & Edited - Melisa D. Monts + Diane Kang of Diamond MPrint Productions 
Post-production Sound - Sam Bair
Theme Song & Ad Break Music - Austin Archer
Show Artwork - Stephanie Hall Marin
Additional Music - Slip.stream - https://www.slip.stream/?fpr=gilly (affiliate)

]]> Natasha Negovanlis / Journey to a Diagnosis Natasha Negovanlis 00:30:42 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. 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. no full 8 1 66033022-d24d-4865-b70a-8e6f05740825 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.

MERCH: https://store.mentallygil.com 
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/gilly
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilly 

CREDITS: 
Host & Executive Producer - Gil Kruger 
Executive Producer - Zac Stuart-Pontier 
Produced & Edited - Melisa D. Monts + Diane Kang of Diamond MPrint Productions 
Post-production Sound - Sam Bair
Theme Song & Ad Break Music - Austin Archer
Show Artwork - Stephanie Hall Marin
Additional Music - Slip.stream - https://www.slip.stream/?fpr=gilly (affiliate)

]]> Thu, 1 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 biz@mentallygil.com (Austin Archer) https://mentallygil.simplecast.com/episodes/austin-archer-panic-disorder-Fr5CBoE_ 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.

MERCH: https://store.mentallygil.com 
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/gilly
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilly 

CREDITS: 
Host & Executive Producer - Gil Kruger 
Executive Producer - Zac Stuart-Pontier 
Produced & Edited - Melisa D. Monts + Diane Kang of Diamond MPrint Productions 
Post-production Sound - Sam Bair
Theme Song & Ad Break Music - Austin Archer
Show Artwork - Stephanie Hall Marin
Additional Music - Slip.stream - https://www.slip.stream/?fpr=gilly (affiliate)

]]> Austin Archer / Panic Disorder Austin Archer 00:39:57 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. 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. yes full 7 1 d84ba2da-f1f1-47f3-9b7a-e4e2f3845ea0 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. 

MERCH: https://store.mentallygil.com 
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/gilly
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilly 

CREDITS: Host & Executive Producer - Gil Kruger 
Executive Producer - Zac Stuart-Pontier 
Produced & Edited - Melisa D. Monts + Diane Kang of Diamond MPrint Productions 
Post-production Sound - Sam Bair
Theme Song & Ad Break Music - Austin Archer
Show Artwork - Stephanie Hall Marin
Additional Music - Slip.stream - https://www.slip.stream/?fpr=gilly (affiliate)

]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 biz@mentallygil.com (Allison Raskin) https://mentallygil.simplecast.com/episodes/allison-raskin-living-with-ocd-zYafmGjb 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. 

MERCH: https://store.mentallygil.com 
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/gilly
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilly 

CREDITS: Host & Executive Producer - Gil Kruger 
Executive Producer - Zac Stuart-Pontier 
Produced & Edited - Melisa D. Monts + Diane Kang of Diamond MPrint Productions 
Post-production Sound - Sam Bair
Theme Song & Ad Break Music - Austin Archer
Show Artwork - Stephanie Hall Marin
Additional Music - Slip.stream - https://www.slip.stream/?fpr=gilly (affiliate)

]]> Allison Raskin / Living with OCD Allison Raskin 00:40:43 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. 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. no full 6 1 8c9f89a4-b18a-4a9f-9d87-33507008aab2 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.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/gil get on your way to being your best self.

MERCH: https://bit.ly/gilmerch

CREDITS:

Host & Executive Producer - Gil Kruger
Executive Producer - Zac Stuart-Pontier
Produced & Edited - Melisa D. Monts + Diane Kang of Diamond MPrint Productions
Post-production Sound - Chris Henry
Theme Song & Ad Break Music - Austin Archer
Show Artwork - Stephanie Hall Marin
Additional Music - Slip.stream - https://www.slip.stream/?fpr=gilly (affiliate)

 

]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 biz@mentallygil.com (Gil Kruger) https://mentallygil.simplecast.com/episodes/anna-akana-GzvNOpDM 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.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/gil get on your way to being your best self.

MERCH: https://bit.ly/gilmerch

CREDITS:

Host & Executive Producer - Gil Kruger
Executive Producer - Zac Stuart-Pontier
Produced & Edited - Melisa D. Monts + Diane Kang of Diamond MPrint Productions
Post-production Sound - Chris Henry
Theme Song & Ad Break Music - Austin Archer
Show Artwork - Stephanie Hall Marin
Additional Music - Slip.stream - https://www.slip.stream/?fpr=gilly (affiliate)

 

]]> Anna Akana / Comedy and Tragedy Gil Kruger 00:39:26 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. 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. yes full 5 1 9681696f-be4c-4a9c-9690-03a9be687c7e 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.

MERCH: https://bit.ly/gilmerch

Follow Gil on Twitter/Instagram: @gilly 

CREDITS:

Host & Executive Producer - Gil Kruger
Executive Producer - Zac Stuart-Pontier
Produced & Edited - Melisa D. Monts + Diane Kang of Diamond MPrint Productions
Post-production Sound - Sam Bair
Theme Song & Ad Break Music - Austin Archer
Show Artwork - Stephanie Hall Marin

Additional Music - Slip.stream - https://www.slip.stream/?fpr=gilly (affiliate)

]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000 biz@mentallygil.com (Gil Kruger) https://mentallygil.simplecast.com/episodes/bryan-reisberg-overcoming-imposter-syndrome-Sq1_Uphd 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.

MERCH: https://bit.ly/gilmerch

Follow Gil on Twitter/Instagram: @gilly 

CREDITS:

Host & Executive Producer - Gil Kruger
Executive Producer - Zac Stuart-Pontier
Produced & Edited - Melisa D. Monts + Diane Kang of Diamond MPrint Productions
Post-production Sound - Sam Bair
Theme Song & Ad Break Music - Austin Archer
Show Artwork - Stephanie Hall Marin

Additional Music - Slip.stream - https://www.slip.stream/?fpr=gilly (affiliate)

]]> Bryan Reisberg (Maxine the Fluffy Corgi) / Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Gil Kruger 00:43:25 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. 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. yes full 4 1 082f7e46-526d-4da0-a3ae-0a814389dfcd 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.

MERCH: https://bit.ly/gilmerch

Follow Gil on Twitter/Instagram: @gilly 

CREDITS:

Host & Executive Producer - Gil Kruger
Executive Producer - Zac Stuart-Pontier
Produced & Edited - Melisa D. Monts + Diane Kang of Diamond MPrint Productions
Post-production Sound - Chris Henry
Theme Song & Ad Break Music - Austin Archer
Show Artwork - Stephanie Hall Marin

Additional Music - Slip.stream - https://www.slip.stream/?fpr=gilly (affiliate)

]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000 biz@mentallygil.com (Gil Kruger) https://mentallygil.simplecast.com/episodes/kelsey-darragh-panic-attacks-anxiety-and-the-rapture-Q88WSTjp 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.

MERCH: https://bit.ly/gilmerch

Follow Gil on Twitter/Instagram: @gilly 

CREDITS:

Host & Executive Producer - Gil Kruger
Executive Producer - Zac Stuart-Pontier
Produced & Edited - Melisa D. Monts + Diane Kang of Diamond MPrint Productions
Post-production Sound - Chris Henry
Theme Song & Ad Break Music - Austin Archer
Show Artwork - Stephanie Hall Marin

Additional Music - Slip.stream - https://www.slip.stream/?fpr=gilly (affiliate)

]]> Kelsey Darragh / Panic Attacks, Anxiety, and the Rapture Gil Kruger 00:42:58 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. 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. yes full 3 1 debab6c8-ca55-418e-a00b-0e621ffcd152 LaurDIY / Trying Not to Hurl & Anxiety This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/gil 

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.

MERCH: https://bit.ly/gilmerch

CREDITS:

Host & Executive Producer - Gil Kruger
Executive Producer - Zac Stuart-Pontier
Produced & Edited - Melisa D. Monts + Diane Kang of Diamond MPrint Productions
Post-production Sound - Chris Henry
Theme Song & Ad Break Music - Austin Archer
Show Artwork - Stephanie Hall Marin
Additional Music - Slip.stream - https://www.slip.stream/?fpr=gilly (affiliate)

]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000 biz@mentallygil.com (Gil Kruger) https://mentallygil.simplecast.com/episodes/laurdiy-BolLLA8p This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/gil 

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.

MERCH: https://bit.ly/gilmerch

CREDITS:

Host & Executive Producer - Gil Kruger
Executive Producer - Zac Stuart-Pontier
Produced & Edited - Melisa D. Monts + Diane Kang of Diamond MPrint Productions
Post-production Sound - Chris Henry
Theme Song & Ad Break Music - Austin Archer
Show Artwork - Stephanie Hall Marin
Additional Music - Slip.stream - https://www.slip.stream/?fpr=gilly (affiliate)

]]> LaurDIY / Trying Not to Hurl & Anxiety Gil Kruger 00:41:11 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. 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. yes full 2 1 5e060505-8bc2-4be0-a612-519e98884816 Grace Helbig / Anxiety About What's Next This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/gil 

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.

MERCH: https://bit.ly/gilmerch

TRANSCRIPT: https://bit.ly/mggracetranscript

 

CREDITS:

Host & Executive Producer - Gil Kruger
Executive Producer - Zac Stuart-Pontier
Produced & Edited - Melisa D. Monts + Diane Kang of Diamond MPrint Productions
Post-production Sound - Chris Henry
Theme Song & Ad Break Music - Austin Archer
Show Artwork - Stephanie Hall Marin

Additional Music - Slip.stream - https://www.slip.stream/?fpr=gilly (affiliate)

]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000 biz@mentallygil.com (Gil Kruger) https://mentallygil.simplecast.com/episodes/grace-helbig-QUSanMn_ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/gil 

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.

MERCH: https://bit.ly/gilmerch

TRANSCRIPT: https://bit.ly/mggracetranscript

 

CREDITS:

Host & Executive Producer - Gil Kruger
Executive Producer - Zac Stuart-Pontier
Produced & Edited - Melisa D. Monts + Diane Kang of Diamond MPrint Productions
Post-production Sound - Chris Henry
Theme Song & Ad Break Music - Austin Archer
Show Artwork - Stephanie Hall Marin

Additional Music - Slip.stream - https://www.slip.stream/?fpr=gilly (affiliate)

]]> Grace Helbig / Anxiety About What's Next Gil Kruger 00:51:15 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. 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. no full 1 1 1631bd32-ee2f-4660-81e5-0dc0450b2ad0 Introducing Mentally Gil: Trailer Fri, 14 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 biz@mentallygil.com (Gil Kruger) https://mentallygil.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-7PV_c7ek Introducing Mentally Gil: Trailer Gil Kruger 00:01:44 "Mentally Gil: Conversations with Creators" is now streaming, with new episodes every Thursday. "Mentally Gil: Conversations with Creators" is now streaming, with new episodes every Thursday. no trailer 1