Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
Episode 117: Paul's Best Friend Dr. Mike Sebahar
Episode 117: Paul's Best Friend Dr. Mike Sebahar
Episode 117: Paul's Best Friend Dr. Mike Sebahar
Friday 7th June 2013
Paul Gilmartin and Dr. Michael Sebahar explore friendship, alcoholism's impact, and the challenges of chronic pain treatment on 'Mental Illness Happy Hour'.
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Get the buttons here!A Friendship Forged in Struggle: Paul Gilmartin and Dr. Michael Sebahar Reflect
You want to serve somebody that has pain, but you don't want to be a sucker for an addict who is lying. So yeah, you get patients come in, they say they have pain and the job for me is to have to put all that together.
What happens when two friends of over three decades sit down to reflect on the trials and triumphs they've faced together? In this heartfelt episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', host Paul Gilmartin catches up with his best friend, Dr. Michael Sebahar. Their bond, stretching back to 1982, has weathered the storms of their fathers' alcoholism and the complexities of treating chronic pain patients. Dr.
Sebahar, an interventional pain specialist, opens up about the delicate balance of managing chronic pain while preventing potential abuse. He shares the profound moments of connection he experienced with his father towards the end of his life, revealing how spirituality played a crucial role in coping with illness. This conversation isn't just about friendship; it's a deep dive into addiction, healing, and the search for intimacy and understanding in the face of life's toughest challenges.
If you're looking for an episode that combines raw honesty with compassionate insights, this one is not to be missed.