#795 Taking Off The Mask - A Best Of Ep w/Laurenne Sala

A Best Of ep originally aired in 2014.&nbsp;What happens when the Homecoming Queen takes off her popularity mask and deals with the pain of her co-dependent mom and the suicide of her gay father? The critically acclaimed author is one of the most compassionate and truth-seeking guests we’ve ever had.&nbsp;Some links for Laurenne:Check out her critically acclaimed books (especially her children’s books): https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B015AJ8S5O?ccs_id=8ad74b39-41be-42dc-9e0a-ea3ee5da39f5Her website:&nbsp;laurenne.com&nbsp;(for writing and work)&nbsp;Instagram www.instagram.com/salisimaFacebook https://www.facebook.com/laurenne.sala/The suicide support community she started at www.DontSendFlowers.coThis episode is sponsored Quince.&nbsp;Go to www.Quince.com/mental for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.This episode is sponsored by Alma.&nbsp;Search their directory of over 20,000 therapists with different specialities, life experiences, and identities, and 99% of them take insurance.&nbsp;Go to www.HelloAlma.com/happyhourThis episode is sponsored by Timeline.&nbsp;Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price . Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula and listeners can still get 20% off when they go to www.timeline.com/MENTALThis episode is sponsored by The Jordan Harbinger Show.&nbsp;Learn more about the world, improve your critical thinking skills and be entertained!&nbsp;Listen or subscribe here:&nbsp;jordanharbinger.com/subscribe&nbsp;Apple Podcasts:&nbsp;jordanharbinger.com/itunesSpotify:&nbsp;jordanharbinger.com/spotifyHere are the two episodes Paul recommended.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1280-cory-doctorow-why-everything-got-worse-and-what/id1344999619?i=1000747830030Andhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1238-ken-burns-what-if-the-american-revolution-isnt-over/id1344999619?i=1000736232557If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG @ShapedFurniture or visit the website www.shapedfurniture.comWAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe via&nbsp;Apple Podcasts (or whatever player you use).&nbsp;It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically.&nbsp;https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2Spread the word via social media.&nbsp;&nbsp;It costs nothing.Our website is&nbsp;www.mentalpod.com&nbsp;our FB is&nbsp;www.Facebook.com/mentalpod&nbsp;and our&nbsp;Twitter&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer