So, you might have noticed I've been a little quiet this year. I haven't been creating many videos, sending emails to you all, or posting much on my social media. There are several big reasons for that. I explain it all in this video , but here's the rundown. I've always had way too many ideas and directions I could go in, so picking what I devote my time and energy to is a constant struggle. However, in mid-2017, I made the decision to start a new business with one of my closest friends. That s...
Dec 27, 2018•15 min
My life's mission is spreading awareness of mental health and resources for those struggling with mental illnesses, so you'd think I'd be super happy to see what's happening with people openly talking about their depression and anxiety. But I really don't know if we're moving in the right direction or not.
Dec 13, 2018•13 min
If you really want to overcome your depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges you're suffering from, then you have to focus on overcoming one symptom at a time. Just in general, a strong focus will only help you beat your mental illness.
Jun 23, 2018•14 min•Season 1Ep. 27
I sat down with Jocelyn today to discuss her unique perspective on her healing journey. She tried everything...and nothing worked. Until one day she tried one more thing. Now meet Jocelyn: Jocelyn Zahn is an online anti-diet Holistic Health Coach. She specializes in helping wellness newcomers and chronic fad dieters adapt healthy living as an act of self-love. As a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and mental health advocate, she's made it her life's mission to help others find...
May 31, 2018•22 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Kevin Hines and I sat down to discuss his amazing journey from depression, anxiety, and psychosis to jumping off the Golden State Bridge to inspiring millions with his story.
Mar 29, 2018•43 min
Zoe Klein joins me today to talk about her experience suffering from an eating disorder and what you can do to understand and help someone overcome theirs. Now meet Zoe: Zoe is a clinician with a passion for working with children, adolescents, and young adults. She holds a Master's degree in Social Work with a clinical specialization in children and families as well as a Masters in Education in Developmental Psychology. Zoe started her career in the field of education, where she gained extensive...
Feb 21, 2018•17 min
Mallory joins me today to discuss how she went from sitting in a group trying to overcome her anxiety and self-worth challenges to speaking to that exact same group just a little while later. Now meet Mallory: "Mallory Gothelf is a writer, speaker, and passionate mental health advocate. Deciding to put purpose to her illness, she has taken to stepping out of the shadows of her disease, and into the proverbial light, to bring a face of hope to those still in the throes of this battle."...
Feb 09, 2018•18 min
We all want to be a leader in one way or another. Well, here's how to actually do it.
Feb 01, 2018•9 min
One of the top podcasters in mental health, Dennis Simsek (aka, the Anxiety Guy) joins me to talk about different ways to look at healing from anxiety and mental illness. Dennis Simsek who also goes by the name the anxiety guy on his podcast and social media channels is a CBT and NLP master practitioner who creates lasting change in people suffering from anxiety disorders. His podcast has been downloaded over 1 million times, he’s held the #1 ranking in the health category on iTunes for 12 weeks...
Jan 24, 2018•24 min
Come on. We all know that making huge New Year's Resolutions won't last. So how about instead we make small changes in our lives that can have a huge effect down the road.
Dec 31, 2017•10 min
This is something I've been thinking about a lot recently. I've discovered that I'm at my best when I open my eyes to the beauty this world has to offer.
Dec 22, 2017•8 min
Erez Shek was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in 1999 and ever since has been on his own rocky journey to find the truest of acceptance that means living with a mental illness, not being one. After surviving a suicide attempt in September 2016, Erez decided he would do whatever he could do to inspire that living with a Mental Illness is possible and to educate that Mental Health is something every single person should be aware of. Its not just for people living with a Mental Illness.Teaching tho...
Dec 19, 2017•26 min
We all want to be happy, especially when we first wake up. What if told you there's a way to do just that?
Dec 12, 2017•9 min
I was tearing up as I was editing this podcast. I had so much to live for, yet I couldn't see it. I'm so glad I'm here today, and I'm going to do everything I can to help anyone who is in the same place I was.
Dec 03, 2017•11 min
If you know anybody with anxiety, this is a must listen. You can do so much for your friend, especially when they're experiencing panic attacks.
Nov 29, 2017•11 min
Nobody links being stuck in a viscious cycle of negative thoughts, so it's time we did something about it.
Nov 16, 2017•19 min
Kathy Bacon and I go LIVE on Facebook to discuss being unashamed, peer pressure, how to improve your self-worth, and so many other interesting topics!
Nov 05, 2017•57 min
I don't know about you, but sometimes I need to talk to someone about what I'm going through. And when that happens, I always turn first to my accountability partner.
Oct 28, 2017•7 min
Former CEO of NAMI San Diego and current Co-Founder of Ballast Health, Shannon Jaccard, joins me to discuss her journey to running the largest branch of NAMI in the nation. We talk about what Skitzophrenia really is, and how her new venture will save lives. Now meet Shannon: Shannon Jaccard is the chief executive officer and co-founder of Ballast Health, an organization dedicated to creating stability in turbulence. She is the recent past CEO of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) San...
Oct 26, 2017•15 min
There's a lot of stress out there, whether it be at school, work, or anywhere else. You have a lot of things to do, but they don't always get done. This can lead to more stress, which leads to less productivity, which leads to more stress. And this awful cycle will only get worse if you don't take a stand to stop it today. In this podcast episode, we dive deep into concrete strategies to organize your life.
Oct 22, 2017•9 min
Erica Arvanitis from Anxiety Erica joins me today to discuss anxiety, therapy, ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts), and what to do about them. Now meet Erica: A copywriter by day, Erica spends all her free time writing. Living in San Diego with her 11-year-old Chow mix Gussie, she was diagnosed with GAD – Generalized Anxiety Disorder – about a year and a half ago. When she's not attending therapy, she finds so much value in writing about her journey with mental health. On a mission to unite all t...
Oct 19, 2017•30 min
If you want to obsess about something, why not focus that on how you’re going to dominate the present and future? :)
Oct 14, 2017•8 min
Nobody likes stress. Nobody wants it. Then why is it that so few are actively reducing the stress in their life? Let's look at some common stressors and what to do about them.
Oct 11, 2017•17 min
Millie joins me on the PSYC 101 podcast all the way from Australia to discuss her challenges with depression, anxiety, and decentralization/depersonalization (dc/dp). We talk about her struggles and dive deep into what it's like to experience dc/dp, conditions which I wasn't even aware of until recently, so anyone struggling with them can find recognize and work to overcome them. Now meet Millie: My name is Millie and I’m a mental health blogger. I created my own blog called Love and Flourish in...
Oct 05, 2017•17 min
I'm not an adventurous person. I like making and following plans. But my piano has something to teach me about that.
Oct 02, 2017•5 min
We as humans haven't had a great history of treating psychological disorders, but the good news is that we're slowing turning that around.
Sep 28, 2017•14 min
We all have ways of coping with bad stuff in life, but have you thought about what unhealthy methods you use? And do you know how to overcome them?
Sep 22, 2017•18 min
A personal marketing coach and a good friend of mine, Devin talks about body language (which he demonstrates on me), the four areas of confidence, and we discuss the best mindset to have while you're walking.
Sep 12, 2017•24 min
I'm currently in Santa Fe speaking at a teen retreat, and I've been asked repeatedly how I stay mentally healthy and productive while traveling. Now, I'm finally addressing it.
Sep 04, 2017•23 min
My name is Taylor and my passion is mental health! I have a psychology degree and am currently earning my Master’s in mental health counseling. I have been working through depression for almost a year now, which was a huge struggle. Finding help was nearly impossible due to the way society views individuals with mental illnesses. That’s why I created a blog called The Lotus Project to bring awareness and share my story to help others.
Aug 26, 2017•22 min
