Most survivors of childhood emotional abuse don’t cut free from their parents, but actor and author Wil Wheaton is an exception. He made the decision to completely disconnect from his parents as an adult. Join us as he explains why he took this major step, how he did it, and how it continues to impact his life and parenting.
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Aug 27
After Infidelity, Can Love & Relationships Survive?
Can a relationship survive infidelity? It is possible, but recovery isn't as simple as forgiving a cheating partner, staying together, or deciding to walk away. In this episode, host Gabe Howard talks with licensed professional counselor Dr. Monique Thompson, author of The Infide ... Show More
28m 30s
Aug 20
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Everyone worries. Bills. Family. Health. Work. The future. Anxiety is a normal part of being human—but when does ordinary worry become something more? Something that needs professional intervention? More specifically, when does “everyday anxiety” become Generalized Anxiety Disord ... Show More
21m 49s
Jul 2023
Revisit: Trauma, Depression & Self-Discovery, with Wil Wheaton
We're revisiting another episode from the MBB vault! Wil Wheaton helps us break down the importance of setting boundaries, getting to the root of emotional pain instead of self-medicating, and the beauty of becoming the parent you never had. He opens up about his tumultuous relat ... Show More
23m 45s
Jun 2022
Wil Wheaton: How To Be Yourself Even If The World Doesn't Want You To Be?
Rainn and Reza sit down with Actor and Author, Wil Wheaton, to ponder, "How To Be Yourself Even If The World Doesn't Want You To Be?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: BetterHelp Our listeners get 10% ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 2025
Firing Your Mental Health Provider: Ending Gracefully, Safely, and Professionally
Do you feel trapped in a therapy or psychiatry relationship that feels stagnant, unsettling, or just plain wrong? This episode pulls no punches as hosts Gabe Howard — who lives with bipolar disorder — and Dr. Nicole Washington — a board certified psychiatrist — tackle the uncomfo ... Show More
41m 18s
Jun 2023
#650 Food, Family & Resentments - Will Sasso
Will Sasso (@WillSasso) is an actor (MAD TV, The Three Stooges), comedian, and podcaster. He talks with Paul about his relationship with food, the resentments in his family, and his own mental health diagnosis–which is the same as his father’s. Will also shares what it's like to ... Show More
2h 11m
Dec 2022
Letting Go of Childhood Wounds/Finding Your Place in Adulthood
Daniel Mate, co-author and son of Gabor joins us for a frank and engaging look at how adult children can learn to let go of injuries inflicted by their parents, and come to a place of authenticity and strength. Using his own complicated relationship with his famous father, he off ... Show More
1h 20m
Aug 2024
Why Is Everyone So Emotionally Fragile? - Whitney Cummings - #827
Whitney Cummings is a comedian, actress, writer, and a podcaster. Emotional maturity is a difficult thing to truly come by. Making your needs known, setting boundaries, being able to disappoint people without being afraid. If it's such an important skill, why is it so hard to dis ... Show More
1h 55m