On today’s episode, John Broderick candidly shares his own ignorance surrounding mental health when it took up residence in his son. He talks about how we are depriving children of their childhood, the importance of family meals and asks us what the downside is to asking our children how they are really doing. “Parents need to take ownership of that. I'm sorry to say that they do... and parents need to put their technology down, too. It's not just the kids who are addicted. We're all addicted to...
Aug 13, 2024•46 min•Season 3Ep. 17
On today’s episode, Eloise Moore shares her experience getting sober at 18. She talks about how alcohol took herself away from her, how normalized blacking out has become, her moment of surrender, and talks in-depth about the misunderstandings that surround being sober. “Other people’s perception of normalcy can’t control my life at the end of the day… No matter what anyone else thought about me, no one else was living my life, and if alcohol was making me as miserable as it was, there were no b...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 16
On today’s episode, Brady Bramlett shares his college experience as an NCAA and SEC Student-Athlete. He talks about how having a passion outside of baseball saved his life, his personal experience with depression, how we all need to leave our egos at the door, and reminds us that we can have multiple identities and passions. “That’s what people don’t talk about is how condemning it is to be injured as an athlete in the mental health space. Yes, you are physically hurt, and that’s fine because, a...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 15
On today’s episode, Landon Bradley shares vulnerably about his college experience. He talks about his desire to learn Spanish in order to communicate with more people, how being a good friend transcends languages and borders, and why he believes being more personable within the healthcare system would benefit everyone. “It was a journey of asking "Who am I?" and "What does life look like after Ole Miss?" which is a tough place to be when you don’t know what life is supposed to look like at Ole M...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 3Ep. 14
On today’s episode, Sam Sepe reflects on the growth she has had over her college career. She shares about feeling alone and unworthy, her relationship with drinking, and how college can be awesome and incredible, but it doesn’t have to be the best four years of your life. “I am not alone. I am not the only person who is hard on themself, I am not the only person who can’t drink, and I’m not the only person who feels guilt and shame. Everybody does.” References: Boyle, H. K., Merrill, J. E., &...
Jul 16, 2024•56 min•Season 3Ep. 13
On today’s episode, Ben Jackson talks about his time at Ole Miss. He shares about being a part of the Ole Miss Band and the Center for Manufacturing Excellence (CME), being intentional about who you confide in, and how no experience is an experience wasted. “It’s easy when you love the extra things that you do equally, as much as you do the course load that you’re taking.” References: Beck, J. S. (2020). Cognitive behavior therapy: Basics and beyond . Guilford Publications. If you or someone you...
Jul 09, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 12
On today’s episode, Grace Barrett talks about managing and coping with mental health through her college experience. She shares how her perspective on counseling and mental health has shifted, on being the friend who takes on the pain of others and about her mental health walks. “As much as I want to be the friend that can do everything and make everything perfect, I’ve realized that I can’t.” References: EI predicts better task performance than IQ: Lam, L. T., & Kirby, S. L. (2002). Is emot...
Jul 02, 2024•44 min•Season 3Ep. 11
On today’s episode, Walker Jay Patterson talks about the merging and balancing of paths. He talks about his desire to share stories, the stigma of mental health in Southern men, the loss of two friends within a year, and his passion for the blues and history. “Sitting there at 20 years old, giving a eulogy in front of all of my closest friends for one of my childhood friends was a really hard thing, but I was really glad I did it.” References: Effect of peer educators: https://www.naspa.org/file...
Jun 25, 2024•46 min•Season 3Ep. 10
On today’s episode, Eliza Peters and her mother, Amber, talk about Eliza's hearing loss journey. They share why you should always expect excellence, the importance of being kind, and the advocacy work they do with Hear The Cheers. “You don’t know what you don’t know and no kid ever wants to be different.... Especially when you're in second grade and you think this is your world crumbling below you.” References: Shoham, N., Lewis, G., Favarato, G., & Cooper, C. (2019). Prevalence of anxiety d...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 9
On today’s episode, Brady Wood talks about his journey in finding purpose while at The University of Mississippi. He shares about being a people pleaser, his desire to sit and get to know people and why he believes college is one of the most vulnerable times in your life. “Embrace every side of everybody, not only the good ones that you see when they are dancing and having a good time but also, get to know what makes them cry, what makes them tick. Build more one-on-one personal relationships wi...
Jun 11, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 8
On today’s episode, Ashley Myers shares how she ended up in college when she had no intentions of doing so. She opens up about being a classically trained ballerina, what happens when you fall out of love with a passion and standing up for yourself even when you are scared. “I think that is the biggest thing for parents....is being proud of what they've already accomplished, and just supporting your kids through that.” References: Ryan, R. M., & Vansteenkiste, M. (2023). Self-determination t...
Jun 04, 2024•56 min•Season 3Ep. 7
On today’s episode, Ben Oliver reflects on his college experience. He talks about how he built his conversational abilities, the importance of defining your spaces and finding his voice through service. “Being curious is just more fun because you learn stuff about other people that you would have never known otherwise, inside the classroom and outside the classroom.” References: Future so bright? Delay discounting and consideration of future consequences predict academic performance among colleg...
May 28, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 6
On today’s episode, Taylor Jones shares her honest and nontraditional transition into college. She talks about changing your mindset towards your career, tips when interviewing for organizations, and making sure you treat the janitor the same way you would treat the CEO. “If you are willing to open up to people and they still support you even after knowing your life story, I encourage you to keep those people in your story because they are people that truly care about you.” References: Gardner B...
May 21, 2024•32 min•Season 3Ep. 5
On today’s episode, Sara Austin Welch shares her experience at Ole Miss, culminating with her serving as President of the Associated Student Body, about finding the good in every person and situation and how to face rejection. “You want to be everything to everyone. At the end of the day, I'm a 21 year old girl. You know the weight of the world cannot be on my shoulders. It shouldn’t be on my shoulders.” References: Page S. E. (2014), Where diversity comes from and why it matters?, European Jour...
May 14, 2024•59 min•Season 3Ep. 4
On today’s episode, Logan Thornton shares about his experience at Ole Miss. He talks about managing uncertainty, using your resources and how he stayed true to himself through college. “Try your best to surround yourself with positive people. That would be my biggest piece of advice.” References: Gupta, M., & Sharma, A. (2021). Fear of missing out: A brief overview of origin, theoretical underpinnings and relationship with mental health. World journal of clinical cases , 9 (19), 4881. Sun, J...
May 07, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 3
On today’s episode, Miley Ray shares her journey from a small high school to a large college community and the role friendship played in her transition. She talks about getting to know yourself, how to have hard conversations and not worrying about where you will be in 5 years. “Sometimes I wish I didn’t care, but then I wouldn’t be me.” Reference: Linehan, M. M. (2015). DBT® skills training manual (2nd ed.). Guilford Press. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health or substa...
Apr 30, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 2
On today’s episode, Avery Kimbrell shares his journey through addiction, two treatment facilities and into recovery. He talks about learning to make himself happy, the importance of being direct and finding your 4 AM friends. “Good people will carry you a long way if you let them.” Content warning: This episode contains mentions of death, as well as discussions of substance use. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health or substance use disorder, please contact SAMHSA’s Natio...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Susan Stellin, MPH is a writer, educator, and public health consultant focusing on health-centered responses to substance use and addiction. Since earning a master's in public health at Columbia University, she has worked on projects about ways to reduce overdose deaths, reform punitive drug policies, and expand access to harm reduction services, addiction treatment, and recovery support. Graham MacIndoe, MFA is a part-time associate professor at Parsons School of Design in New York and has work...
Dec 19, 2023•43 min
Dr. Rosenthal and Alexis distill important takeaways from their discussions this season with a range of experts and scholars, including the ever-evolving nature of wellness, the importance of self-reflection and the role of community. The Mayo Lab: https://themayolab.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themayolab/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themayolab William Magee Institute: http://mageeinstitute.org Think Like A Monk by Jay Shetty: https://thinklikeamonkbook.com/?_ga=2.78731794.7...
Nov 14, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 12
We delve into the heart of the research aimed to understand how mothers navigate social media use within their households and how it affects both their mental health and that of their children. Dr. Amanda Bradshaw, assistant professor of integrated marketing communications at the University of Mississippi, and Dr. Marquita Smith, associate dean for graduate programs and research in the School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi, who conducted the research, join us to tal...
Nov 07, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In this episode, Dr. Seena Haines, director for professional well-being and belonging in the Pharmacy department, explores the concept of success, emphasizing the importance of aligning personal core values with well-being and self-compassion. Dr. Haines stresses the negative impact of the success spiral, which leads people to constantly measure themselves against external standards, and the need to shift toward a more grounded, compassionate and peaceful approach to life and well-being. By step...
Oct 31, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Our guest Rev. Christie Bates is a licensed professional counselor and a mindfulness-based spiritual director. As an ordained contemplative minister, she works with some clients specifically around spirituality and mindfulness development. Christie works with people who are early in recovery as well as those who have been in recovery for a longer period of time, who are ready to do a deeper level of healing work. She talks with Alexis and Dr. Rosenthal about breaking through the stigma often att...
Oct 24, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Depression is a household word, familiar both to those who suffer from it and those who do not. But what does it really mean? Dr. Erica Montgomery is program director for the University of MIssissippi's Counselor Education department. A strong advocate for equity in mental health, she spends time training others in best practice for delivering mental health services to underserved populations. Her professional focus is in teaching and supervising counselors in training. Dr. Montgomery talks with...
Oct 17, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 8
This episode features psychologist Dr. Kerry Kinney, who explores anxiety, its treatments, and the influence of social media on mental health discussions. Because anxiety is so common, Dr. Kinney shars the markers one should look out for to inform whether someone should search for treatment, such as if anxiety is getting in the way of important parts of life. She explains how one gold-standard treatment for anxieties, exposure therapy, can help by getting closer to what a patient is fearful of. ...
Oct 10, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Psychologist Dr. Nicholas McAfee, a member of the affiliate faculty at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, joins co-hosts Meagen Rosenthal, Ph.D, and Alexis Lee to explain the complexities of defining mental health and wellness, highlighting how stigma plays into discussions about mental health. Dr. McAfee notes the positive shift in younger generations with mental health, in which discussing feelings and seeking help is more normalized. And yet, diagnoses of depression, anxiety, and r...
Oct 03, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Individuals in early recovery often feel as though they carry a “scarlet letter” of addiction, fearing that everyone can see and judge their past. This stigma is rooted in guilt and shame, and ultimately, it can deter people from becoming involved in the recovery community. In this episode, Hank Holmes, an experiential counselor at the Oxford Treatment Center, joins the podcast to discuss the active and ongoing process of recovery and delve into the stigma surrounding addiction. He shares what t...
Sep 26, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Dr. Liz Woodruff, a clinical psychologist, joins for the fourth episode to dives deep into the complex world of eating disorders, discussing the importance of curiosity, compassion, and open conversations. What is the DSM-5? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24291-diagnostic-and-statistical-manual-dsm-5 DSM-5: https://repository.poltekkes-kaltim.ac.id/657/1/Diagnostic%20and%20statistical%20manual%20of%20mental%20disorders%20_%20DSM-5%20(%20PDFDrive.com%20).pdf Anorexia DSM-5 definit...
Sep 19, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Dr. Saurabh Bhardwaj from University of Mississippi’s Center for Innovation and Discovery in Addictions visits The Mayo Lab to discuss the science of several alcohol use disorder and steps for changing the stigma that keeps people from getting the help they need. CIDA: https://www.umc.edu/Research/Centers-and-Institutes/Centers/Center-for-Innovation-and-Discovery-in-Addictions/Home.html What is the DSM-5? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24291-diagnostic-and-statistical-manual-dsm-...
Sep 12, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In the second episode of Season 2 of The Mayo Lab podcast, Courtney McKeon, the vice president of the National Stigma Initiative at Shatterproof, joins co-hosts Meagen Rosenthal, Ph.D, and Alexis Lee as they dissect how the language around addiction can unintentionally feed stigma. Shatterproof: https://www.shatterproof.org Shatterproof Addiction Stigma Index: https://www.shatterproof.org/our-work/ending-addiction-stigma/shatterproof-addiction-stigma-Index Shatterproof Stigma Addiction Language ...
Sep 05, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Season 2 begins with Caroline and Cal Mayo, parents of Thomas Mayo for whom The Mayo Lab is named. They discuss their experience in helping Thomas with his substance issues, what they’ve learned, piercing through stigma, and their advice for families, and their hopes for the work of The Mayo Lab. Cal Mayo Article: https://issuu.com/kappaalphaorder/docs/2023_2_summer_kaj Thomas Hayes Mayo Lab Establishment Article: https://nowandever.olemiss.edu/stories/thomas-hayes-mayo-lab-established/ The Mayo...
Aug 29, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 1
