#724 May 28, 25

Redefining Support Groups with MentalHappy

YC alum Tamar Blue joins us to unpack how her HIPAA-compliant platform, MentalHappy, is turning virtual support groups into a lifeline for 1,500+ providers and the communities they serve. Topics discussed include the stigmas behind metal health, the toll of therapist burnout, and the power behind group therapy.

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A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe.

I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol. I was contemplating hurting myself. I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you.

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Creators and Guests

Host

Patrick Fitzgibbons

Patrick Fitzgibbons is a retired Police Commander and former Army Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. He is now a Program Lead for FHE Health in their Shatterproof Program for First Responders located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. He is passionate about helping first responders who are struggling, and he also sought treatment for his struggles. He holds advanced degrees in organizational leadership and business, and is currently studying to become a licensed mental health clinician in the State of Florida. Patrick also speaks to first responder organizations about health and wellness for personnel.

Guest

Tamar Blue

Y Combinator alum and MentalHappy founder & CEO, Tamar Blue has spent two decades expanding access to mental-health care. A first-generation Haitian-American, she launched her first peer-support program, Safety Ambassadors, in high school – earning White House recognition and sparking her lifelong advocacy. She then built MentalHappy, a HIPAA-compliant platform now trusted by 1,500+ providers. Her work has been featured in Forbes, TechCrunch, Fortune, and more. Tamar holds an MBA and dual bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Economics from Florida State University.