The Social Ninjas - podcast cover

The Social Ninjas

The Social Ninjas Podcastthesocialninjaspodcast.com
Two men, Kyle Mitchell & Jeremy Greene, who struggled with social anxiety and general mental health, teamed up to spread the message about mental health. In each episode, Kyle & Jeremy, have vulnerable conversations with entrepreneurs (seasoned & beginners) about their experiences with their mental health while building up a business to help young entrepreneurs. https://www.thesocialninjaspodcast.com
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

Building Unshakeable Confidence with Justin Guarini

In this episode, we have Justin Guarini come on the show. Justin Guarini is an American singer, musician, actor, host and record producer, who in 2002 was the runner-up on the first season of American Idol. He is also the creator of the “Unbreakable Confidence Method” & CEO of his company Profit Under Pressure LLC, he serves an ever-growing list of coaches, leaders, influencers and entrepreneurs who come to him seeking brand development, confidence coaching and the next level of achievement ...

Mar 07, 202230 min

Pushing Boundaries & Finding Endless Possibilities Ft. Raveena Agawane

In this episode, we have Raveena Agawane come on the show. Raveena is a dancer and TEDx speaker who speaks about pushing boundaries and going outside your comfort zone. She found that there were endless possibilities when she would push her boundaries. She shares more about her story and background and how she got to the place she is now. Ladies and gentlemen...please welcome Raveena Agawane to your ears! Where to find Raveena Agawane: Watch her TEDx talk here ( https://youtu.be/D6fLNQ4LrYk ) F ...

Feb 28, 202249 min

Mental Health in the Work Place with Michelle E. Dickensen

In this episode, we have Michelle E. Dickensen come on the show. Michelle is a passionate mental health advocate, a TED speaker, and a published author of a memoir entitled Breaking Into My Life. After years of playing the role of child caregiver, Michelle embarked on her own healing journey of self-discovery. Her memoir offers a rare glimpse into a young girl’s experience living with—and loving—her bipolar mother. She shares with us her personal journey and what she does to help improve mental ...

Feb 21, 202232 min

NAMI, Mental Health Stigma, and What Nancy Brooks Is Doing About It All

In this episode, we have Nancy Brooks come on the show. Nancy is the Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (Louisville). She shares her story of getting involved with NAMI and what NAMI is doing to help reduce the stigma in schools, the workplace, at home, and more. Ladies and gentlemen....please welcome Nancy Brooks to your ears! Where to find Nancy Brooks: FB @NAMILouisville ( https://www.facebook.com/NAMILouisville/ ) https://namilouisville.org NAMI’s Stigma-Free Workp...

Feb 14, 202253 min

Connection Between the Gut Brain Axis & Mental Wellness with Krista Samimi

In this episode we have on Krista Samimi. She talks to us about how she teaches people about the Gut Brain Axis and how people can use that information to improve their mental wellness. Not only does she talk about what that is but she also shares with us what you can eat to improve your gut health and what you should avoid as much as possible to keep your gut healthy. We also talk about other topics including her story, why she got into doing this, and more! Ladies and gentlemen....please welco...

Feb 07, 202226 min

Founder of Mental Health Declassified, Brandon Teixeira, Shares His Story

In this episode we have on Brandon Teixeira. He talks about his experiences growing up struggling with mental health. One big piece of his story was having his identity wrapped up in being a basketball player and when he tore his ACL, he went through a slew of challenges with his mental health. Brandon is open and shares what he did to get out of it and what he continues to do not only for himself, but for mental health as a whole with his company Mental Health Declassified. Ladies and gentlemen...

Jan 31, 202228 min

How to Manage Your Mental Health As a Mom with Alyssa DeRose

In this episode we have on Alyssa DeRose. She talks about her story with postpartum depression after her first child and the anxiety she faced during pregnancy. She also wrote a book for moms that talks about how it is okay to not be the perfect mom and how you can take care of your mental health as a mom. Ladies and gentlemen....please welcome Alyssa DeRose to your ears! Where to find Alyssa DeRose: Instagram @AlyssaDerose ( https://www.instagram.com/alyssabderose/ ) Her book Momoir can be boug...

Jan 24, 202238 min

PTSD From the Boston Marathon Bombing Ft. Elena Breese

In this episode we have on Elena Breese. She is a Boston Marathon bombing survivor who struggles with PTSD because of her experience. She shares with us what PTSD has been like, how long it took her to realize she had PTSD, and what she has done and still does to keep it at bay. Ladies and gentlemen....please welcome Elena Breese to your ears! Where to find Elena Breese: Instagram @Elenarf Instagram @StillBloomingMe Facebook @StillBloomingMe Twitter @StillBloomingMe Her website: https://www.stil...

Jan 17, 202240 min

Make Peace with Stress Ft. Stephannie Weikert

In this episode we have on Stephannie Weikert. Stephannie is a certified yoga therapist that struggled with stress and her mental health so bad in the past that she pulled out her eyebrows and eyelashes. Now, she helps people make peace with stress with her 3 step process of 1) Self-Study 2) Surrender 3) Intention. She explains further how to use these steps to keep stress from running your life. Ladies and gentlemen....please welcome Stephannie Weikert to your ears! Where to find Stephannie Wei...

Jan 10, 202248 min

Long Time Fan & Social Anxiety Struggler/Fighter Joins Us! Skyler Noeldechen!

This is a very different episode than most. Today we interviewed Skyler Noeldechen. She’s not a therapist, a coach, or a serial entrepreneur, but she is someone who has made MASSIVE strides with her social anxiety since connecting with Jeremy and I about 2 years ago. I really hope you enjoy this one as we did a lot! Where to find Skyler Instagram @SkyeCatNap Follow us, ask us questions, and submit podcast ideas: @Social_Anxiety_Kyle ( https://www.instagram.com/social_anxiety_kyle/ ) @JeremyTalks...

Jan 03, 202238 min

A Cheerful Mind with Apryl Schlueter

In this episode we have on Apryl Schlueter and she is “get it done” coach. The first time we have ever heard of that term but it fits her perfectly! She is all about helping people get things done and achieve their goals whether personal or professional. She talks about how she has four main values that have allowed her to make decisions much easier by seeing if what she is questioning matches her values. Apryl provides a ton of value in this episode and you are sure to get at least a couple big...

Dec 27, 202150 min

Autistic Award Winning Photographer, Erin Hernandez-Reisner

In this episode, Kyle & Jeremy interview Erin Hernandez-Reisner. Erin is autistic, but used that to help her become an international award winning photographer. She talks about the struggles she has had through her life and how she has used them as stepping stones to get to where she is now. Ladies and gentlemen....please welcome Erin Hernandez-Reisner to your ears! Where to find Erin Hernandez-Reisner: Instagram: @ErinHernandezReisner ( https://www.instagram.com/erinhernandezreisner/ ) Foll...

Dec 20, 202140 min

Koya Webb: Loving For a Living

In this episode, Kyle & Jeremy interview Koya Webb. Koya is "love in human forming" and loves for a living. She started out as a track star in high school who received a full scholarship to college and had ambitions of competing in the Olympics. Instead of jumping hurtles, she is now hurtling life obstacles. She talks about how discovering love requires moving towards your fears saying that "fear is love turned inside out." Ladies and gentlemen....please welcome Koya Webb to your ears! Where...

Dec 13, 202135 min

Living with a Chronic Illness & Confidence, Joy, and Freedom w/ Natalie Kelley!

In this episode, Kyle & Jeremy interview Natalie Kelley. Natalie helps women with chronic illnesses take control of their mindsets & accept their diagnoses so they can return to living in confidence, joy, & freedom. Of course, she started doing that for a reason. She too also struggled with a chronic illness, but has made it her mission to help other going through similar struggles. Ladies and gentlemen....please welcome Natalie Kelley to your ears! Where to find Natalie Kelley: Inst...

Nov 29, 202127 min

Tiffany Yu Talks Visible & INVISIBLE Disabilities

In this episode, Kyle & Jeremy interview Tiffany Yu. Tiffany is an entrepreneur and founded Diversability where she advocates for the equality for people with disabilities. She explains that there are visible disabilities (like her paralyzed arm) and there are invisible disabilities (like the PTSD she was diagnosed with). She tells us the story of getting in a car accident when she was 9 years old where her father died and her arm became paralyzed. Tiffany shares the story and process she we...

Nov 15, 202141 min

Modern Manhood with Cleo Stiller

In this episode, Kyle & Jeremy interview Cleo Stiller. Cleo is the author of Modern Manhood, an Emmy Award & Peabody Award-nominated reporter, speaker, and TV host. Cleo shares with us about Modern Manhood and what it takes to be a good man...or rather...a good person. We also talk about all the different things that we do just because society tells us it is normal. This is a really good episode with very interesting topics that is a must-listen not just for every man but for every perso...

Nov 08, 202138 min

Motivating You to be Legendary with Benjamin "Diesel" Donlow

In this episode, Kyle & Jeremy interview Benjamin "Diesel" Donlow. Diesel is an entrepreneur, actor, motivational speaker, and much more. In this episode, we talk to Diesel about why he got into the motivational industry and created his own clothing line and water. He shares with us his story of where he started to how he got to where he is now. Within that story, he talks about different struggles he has had and what he did and still does to keep his mental health in check. Ladies and gentl...

Nov 01, 202128 min

Joe DeSena: Mental Toughness & Getting Uncomfortable

In this episode, Kyle & Jeremy interview Joe DeSena. Joe is the founder of Spartan Race and identifies his job as "getting people off the couch." Joe wants people to get outside their comfort zone to explore and grow within. We talk with Joe on why and how he started doing mentally and physically uncomfortable challenges, how he gets his kids to do it, the 7 things you need to do every day to stay mentally & physically fit, and much more! Enjoy! Where to find Joe DeSena: https://bonniero...

Oct 25, 202129 min

How to be Unbreakable with Bonnie Rose

In this episode, Kyle & Jeremy interview Bonnie Rose. Bonnie is the owner of Posh Notions. In our conversation, she shares with us her incredible journey through all the ups and downs in her life including being paralyzed temporarily, developing rheumatoid arthritis, winning a pitch contest & $50k, etc. She talks about how her mental health played a part through all these areas and what she did to become unbreakable. Enjoy! Where to find BonnieRose: https://bonnierosetheacoach.com Instag...

Oct 19, 202149 min

Authority, Warmth, & Energy with Steven Herz

In this episode, Kyle & Jeremy interview Steven Herz. Steve is the President of The Montag Group, a sports and entertainment talent & marketing consultancy, and is a career advisor to CEOs, lawyers, entrepreneurs, and young professionals. Steven also wrote a book called Don't Take Yes For An Answer, which we talk a little bit about in this episode. He shares with us his A.W.E. communication strategy for success, how to attract people to you, and more insights on how small actions can hav...

Oct 11, 202126 min

Mapping Your Sensitivities with Mike Iamele

In this episode, Kyle & Jeremy interview Mike Iamele. Mike is a purpose and brand strategist who has been helping people identify their essence + brand for almost 10 years! Mike shares with us his vulnerable story and how mapped his sensitivities to become more magnetic, have more confidence, draw your audience in, learn your secret intimacy language, and heal from traumas that are holding you back. Mike's story and message are truly inspiring! You are sure to come with an actionable insight...

Oct 04, 202132 min

Men's Personal Growth Faciliatator for 30+ Years...Rick Broniec

In this episode, Kyle & Jeremy interview Rick Broniec. Rick, MEd. has been a consultant and leader in multicultural awareness training since the 1990s. He is the co-creator and facilitator of two successful multicultural trainings: “Isms & Issues: An Introduction to Multicultural Awareness” and “Unpacking Power, Privilege, and Difference” (UPPD), an 8-week online training. Rick has also written and spoken extensively on the importance of multicultural awareness in organizational success ...

Sep 28, 202159 min

100 Lunches with Strangers Ft. Kaley Chu

In this episode, Kyle & Jeremy interview Kaley Chu. Kaley is the author of 100 Lunches with Strangers, Confidence Coach, & TEDx Speaker. She started to find that she did not talk with many outside her circle and didn’t make new friends. That’s when she decided to do 100 lunches with strangers. This completely changed her life and that is what she talks about in her TEDx talk as well as this episode. Kaley talks to us about how she used LinkedIn to connect with 100 strangers over lunch. S...

Sep 20, 202140 min

Narcissist Negotiation Expert, Rebecca Zung, Shares How to Slay Your Negotiation

In this episode, Kyle & Jeremy interview Rebecca Zung. Rebecca is a narcissist negotiation expert, past celebrity attorney, and author. She explains to us more on what a narcissist is and how to know if you have a relationship with one. Enjoy! Where to find Justin Court: @SlayYourNegotiation ( https://www.instagram.com/slayyournegotiation ) https://rebeccazung.com Follow us, ask us questions, and submit podcast ideas: @Social_Anxiety_Kyle ( https://www.instagram.com/social_anxiety_kyle/ ) @J...

Sep 13, 202133 min

Making love go VIRAL with Justin Court

In this episode, Kyle & Jeremy interview Justin Court. Justin is the founder of the Spread Love Movement, which is about making love go viral. He shares with us why he started this movement, how he grew it so large so fast, and the importance of spreading love and connecting with others. Enjoy! Where to find Justin Court: @JustinCourt_ ( https://www.instagram.com/justincourt_/ ) @SpreadLoveMovement_ ( https://www.instagram.com/spreadlovemovement_/ ) Follow us, ask us questions, and submit po...

Sep 07, 202139 min

The Importance of Mental Health for High Performance Coach, Shayamal Vallabhjee

In this episode, Kyle interviews Shayamal Vallabhjee. Shayamal is a sports scientist, motivational speaker, an author of 4 books on sports science and motivation, TEDx speaker, high performance coach, and much more! Shayamal shares the role mental health plays in his day to day life and how taking care of his mental health is what has led him to perform on a high level as well as share with others how to do the same. Enjoy! Where to find Shayamal Vallabhjee: @Shayamal ( https://www.instagram.com...

Aug 30, 202126 min

American Actress & Entrepreneur, Melissa Bolona, Shares How She Wen from Exhausted to High Energy

In this episode, Kyle and Jeremy interview Melissa Bolona. She is the Founder and CEO of Beauty & the Broth, a beauty and wellness brand offering shelf-stable, direct-to-consumer bone broth that’s care-free, convenient, and customizable. Growing up in both the United States and Peru, Melissa was immersed in dual cultures which led her to appreciate various approaches to natural beauty and expressions of creativity. After completing education in International Marketing in Paris, she decided t...

Aug 23, 202128 min

Seth Rotberg's Story About the Little Known Huntington's Disease

In this episode, Kyle and Jeremy interview Seth Rotberg. is a disciplined exerciser and “social” athlete, an avid sports fan, TEDx Speaker, and a businessman in the healthcare nonprofit space. As a young man of 30, who tested positive for HD ten years ago, his mission is to ensure that his peers in the rare disease community develop strong social and emotional supports, through in-person and virtual meet-ups, as well as friendships “off-line.” We talk about how Seth deals with the unknown, how t...

Aug 16, 202131 min

The Internet Marketing Nerd, Paul Getter, Speaks About Mental Health & Mindset Strategies

In this episode, Kyle and Jeremy interview Paul Getter. In 2009, Paul Getter was broke, struggling, and delivering phone books out of the back of his car. After teaching himself about the power of internet marketing, he created The Internet Marketing Nerds and quickly became one of the most sought after marketing experts in the world. He has spent over one billion dollars running ads and campaigns for his clients, and has helped scale numerous businesses into eight figures per year. Today he sha...

Aug 09, 202135 min

How to Go From Rock Bottom to Living Your Best Life with Pam Christian

In this episode, Kyle and Jeremy interview Pam Christian. Pam is a mindset coach, host of The Juice Podcast, and health, wellness, & lifestyle guru. In this episode, Pam shares with us the steps you can take to start living your best life no matter what situation or circumstance you are in right now. Enjoy! Where to find Pam Christian: @PamChristiann ( https://www.instagram.com/pamchristiann/ ) https://thepamchristiangroup.com/ Follow us, ask us questions, and submit podcast ideas: @Social_A...

Aug 02, 202139 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android