EPISODE · Jun 5, 2025 · 56 MIN
Building Community Support
from EZ Conversations · host Furkhan Dandia
In this episode of the EZ Conversations Podcast, Furkhan welcomes Tamar Blue, founder and CEO of Mental Happy. Mental Happy is a platform dedicated to making it easy for group facilitators to create support groups and for individuals to find these groups. Tamar shares her motivations behind creating the platform, stemming from her personal experiences with anxiety and the lack of accessible support. She emphasizes the importance of community and professional guidance within these groups. Tamar also discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, especially as a woman, and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Additionally, she explores the current landscape of mental health care and the crucial role of support groups. Learn about the technology behind Mental Happy and how the platform operates to provide a seamless user experience. Tamar Blue is the Founder and CEO of MentalHappy, a HIPAA-compliant platform that helps healthcare professionals, survivors, and advocates lead expert-led support groups. With over 15 years of experience in emotional wellness and group-based care, Tamar is redefining how we support mental health—by making emotional support a core part of the healthcare journey. LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamarlucienblue/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/mentalhappy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mentalhappyhumans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livementalhappy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalhappyinc 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:41 Founding Mental Happy: The Journey Begins 02:22 The Importance of Support Groups 04:32 Personal Experiences and Challenges 06:08 Navigating Panic Attacks and Mental Health 08:41 Building a Purpose-Driven Platform 16:26 The Structure and Transparency of Support Groups 27:45 Therapist Burnout and Group Therapy 28:55 Support Groups for Professionals 29:26 Exploring the Platform's Technology 30:38 User Experience and Privacy Features 32:39 Facilitator Tools and Pricing Models 35:36 Entrepreneurial Journey and Advice 45:01 Navigating the Cash Model in Therapy 49:06 Conclusion and How to Connect Sponsors of the Podcast: BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/ez10 for 10% off your first month of therapy WeShape: https://weshape.postaffiliatepro.com/scripts/dcfogwyuk?a_aid=FurkhanDandia&a_bid=d7508fa8 for 35% off all plans. Aura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial Plunge: https://plunge.com/ez Mental: https://getmental.com/ez NuCalm: https://nucalm.com/free-trial?/ref=ez for a one-week free trial Descript: https://get.descript.com/EZ for creating podcast episodes LeanWorlds: https://get.learnworlds.com/EZCONVERSATIONS Dr. Lewis Nutrition: https://drlewisnutrition.com/ez Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1 Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com Sponsors of the Podcast:BetterHelp: For 10% off your first month of therapyAura: For a free two-week trialDookioMentalNuCalm: for a one-week free trialDescript LeanWorldsDr. Lewis Nutrition WeInspectOpteryEleven LabsJaneSubscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribeDisclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered therapy, counselling, or clinical advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist–client relationship. The views expressed are my own and are separate from my clinical practice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In this episode of the EZ Conversations Podcast, Furkhan welcomes Tamar Blue, founder and CEO of Mental Happy. Mental Happy is a platform dedicated to making it easy for group facilitators to create support groups and for individuals to find these groups. Tamar shares her motivations behind creating the platform, stemming from her personal experiences with anxiety and the lack of accessible support. She emphasizes the importance of community and professional guidance within these groups. Tamar also discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, especially as a woman, and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Additionally, she explores the current landscape of mental health care and the crucial role of support groups. Learn about the technology behind Mental Happy and how the platform operates to provide a seamless user experience. Tamar Blue is the Founder and CEO of MentalHappy, a HIPAA-compliant platform that helps healthcare professionals, survivors, and advocates lead expert-led support groups. With over 15 years of experience in emotional wellness and group-based care, Tamar is redefining how we support mental health—by making emotional support a core part of the healthcare journey. LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamarlucienblue/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/mentalhappy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mentalhappyhumans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livementalhappy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalhappyinc 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:41 Founding Mental Happy: The Journey Begins 02:22 The Importance of Support Groups 04:32 Personal Experiences and Challenges 06:08 Navigating Panic Attacks and Mental Health 08:41 Building a Purpose-Driven Platform 16:26 The Structure and Transparency of Support Groups 27:45 Therapist Burnout and Group Therapy 28:55 Support Groups for Professionals 29:26 Exploring the Platform's Technology 30:38 User Experience and Privacy Features 32:39 Facilitator Tools and Pricing Models 35:36 Entrepreneurial Journey and Advice 45:01 Navigating the Cash Model in Therapy 49:06 Conclusion and How to Connect Sponsors of the Podcast: BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/ez10 for 10% off your first month of therapy WeShape: https://weshape.postaffiliatepro.com/scripts/dcfogwyuk?a_aid=FurkhanDandia&a_bid=d7508fa8 for 35% off all plans. Aura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial Plunge: https://plunge.com/ez Mental: https://getmental.com/ez NuCalm: https://nucalm.com/free-trial?/ref=ez for a one-week free trial Descript: https://get.descript.com/EZ for creating podcast episodes LeanWorlds: https://get.learnworlds.com/EZCONVERSATIONS Dr. Lewis Nutrition: https://drlewisnutrition.com/ez Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1 Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com
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