Tyler Smith was paralyzed from the neck down after contracting the West Nile virus. He and his wife, Jenny, join Paul for the second time to open up about the rage, shock, and loneliness of having become paralyzed as well as the stress and emotional toll it takes on Jenny to caretake someone with Tyler’s condition.Tyler & Jenny’s GoFundMe<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-tyler-smith-year-two" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-tyler-smith-year-two</a>Follow Tyler on X @morelessonsCheck out his movie talk website <a href="http://www.morethanonelesson.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.morethanonelesson.com</a>This episode is sponsored Quince.&nbsp;Go to <a href="http://www.Quince.com/mental" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Quince.com/mental</a> for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.This episode is sponsored by NOCD.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started:&nbsp;<a href="https://learn.nocd.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://learn.nocd.com/mentalpod</a>If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG <a href="http://www.instagram.com/shapedfurniture" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ShapedFurniture</a> or visit the website <a href="http://www.shapedfurniture.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.shapedfurniture.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;WAYS 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;<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2</a>Spread the word via social media.&nbsp;&nbsp;It costs nothing.Our website is&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mentalpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.mentalpod.com</a>&nbsp;our FB is&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Facebook.com/mentalpod</a>&nbsp;and our&nbsp;<a href="http://www.twitter.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.instagram.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;are both @Mentalpod&nbsp;Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor&nbsp;(with occasional rewards)&nbsp;for as little as $1/month&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.patreon.com/mentalpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Patreon.com/mentalpod</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Become a one-time or monthly donor via PayPal at <a href="https://mentalpod.com/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mentalpod.com/donate</a>You can also donate via <a href="https://www.zellepay.com/get-started" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zelle</a>&nbsp;(make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com)&nbsp;To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod&nbsp;See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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