Nathan Spiteri is an advocate for sexual abuse and assault, a TEDx speaker, actor, and the author of ’Toy Cars’ which is the memoir of his life and the sexual abuses that he experienced as a child and into his adult life. In this episode, we talk about: Nathan’s journey of sexual abuse at the hands of another man when he was just a child. The ramifications of the sexual assault he experienced. The manipulation that occurs in that kind of “relationship”. How trauma led Nathan to feeling undeservi...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 25
Robert Harper is a certified personal trainer and co-founder of MOXI3 Fitness in Orange County. He also has been 7 years sober. In this episode, we talk about: Robert’s journey to sobriety. His 7 years of sobriety and the processes to get a little better every single day. How there is no one formula to sobriety. Robert’s beliefs and mentalities that kept him stuck, and what he’s doing to work on that. Find Robert here: @moxi3_bobby https://moxi3.com/ Find Zach here: zachwesterbeck.com @zach_west...
Jan 18, 2023•2 hr 58 min•Ep. 24
Taylor Newendorp is the director of clinical training at NOCD. He is also the author of ‘The Perfectionism Workbook: Proven Strategies to End Procrastination, Accept Yourself and Achieve Your Goals’. Taylor is also the founder and president of the Chicago Counseling Center, and a licensed clinical professional counselor. In this episode, we talk about: What perfectionism is. The impact that perfectionistic habits have on us as individuals. Taylor’s story of overcoming his own perfectionistic beh...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 23
Amy Green has been a professional in the fitness industry for over 10 years and was a former D1 athlete who played 3 sports while attending UC Irvine. Amy later on obtained a license in education as a substance abuse counselor. She also has had personal experience in overcoming addiction. In this episode, we talk about: Amy’s story of overcoming addiction to opiates and heroin. A rabbi who changed her life during her 7-month stint in an in-patient treatment facility. The core fundamentals she ut...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 22
Case Kenny is the founder of the podcast ’New Mindset, Who Dis?’, and author of the book ‘But First, Inner Peace’ and several other journals. In this episode, we talk about: Case’s realization moment in his 20s which catapulted him into starting his business. How he carved out an identity that was true to himself. Self-love, navigating a breakup, and being single. How to have a healthy relationship with social media. Find Case here: @case.kenny newmindsetwhodis.com Find Zach here: zachwesterbeck...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 21
Kyle Somersall is a meditator who has undergone a transformation of self-love and healing from trauma. In this episode, we talk about: Kyle and Zach’s relationship with money. Kyle’s story growing up. Find Kyle here: @kylesomersall Find Zach here: zachwesterbeck.com @zach_westerbeck Zach Westerbeck is not a licensed medical professional. Zach Westerbeck is not trained in diagnosing psychological or medical conditions. Zach Westerbeck is not a substitute for medical care or medical advice. If you...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 20
Kyle Mitchell is a mental health advocate who lives with social anxiety, and public speaker who has a goal of reaching over 1 million teenagers to help them and improve their social anxiety. In this episode, we talk about: Kyle’s high school life and growing up learning how to cope with social anxiety. How to tackle social anxiety and reclaim your life. Having a reward-your-efforts mentality. Find Kyle here: socialanxietykyle.com Find Zach here: zachwesterbeck.com @zach_westerbeck Zach Westerbec...
Nov 30, 2022•59 min•Ep. 19
Tia Wilson is an advocate for the awareness and treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder. She also runs a community support program at NOCD, and is someone who was diagnosed with OCD and ADHD a little over 3 years ago. In this episode, we talk about: Everything OCD. Her journey, eventual diagnosis, and path to recovery. How the skills you learn in your recovery journey are skills that every human can benefit from. The enlightenment that comes from recovery from OCD. Tia’s abusive relationship ...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 18
Asante Cleveland is a former NFL player, co-host of the Next Season Podcast, and is the author of an upcoming mental health book. In this episode, we talk about: Asante’s story about the abuse he experienced as a child. How child abuse can affect your life as you grow older. Asante’s experience playing in the NFL and the stresses an athlete can experience. Find Asante here: @asantecleveland Find Zach here: zachwesterbeck.com @zach_westerbeck Zach Westerbeck is not a licensed medical professional...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 17
Chris Trondsen lives with OCD, body dysmorphic disorder, and major depressive order, struggles with panic attacks, and is a mental health advocate and therapist. In this episode, we talk about: Body dysmorphic disorder and its treatment. What Chris learned through his experience and recovery from BDD. Advice to those who are just starting on their path with BDD and OCD. Find Chris here: @christrondsen christrondsen@gmail.com Find Zach here: zachwesterbeck.com @zach_westerbeck...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 16
Stacy Quick is an ERP/OCD specialist, writer, IOCDF grassroots advocate, an individual who lives with OCD, and one works for NOCD as a therapist. In this episode, we talk about: The best different modalities to improve OCD. The signs and symptoms to look out for, including looking out for reassurance from your children. Finding the meaning and purpose in your life. Find Stacy here: treatmyocd.com @stacyquick.undone Find Zach here: zachwesterbeck.com @zach_westerbeck Zach Westerbeck is not a lice...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 15
Keagen Hadley is associate director of Medical Writing, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, and author of Torn: Overcoming the Psychological Challenges Post-ACL Injury. In this episode, we talk about: Keagen’s mental health journey beginning with his first ACL tear in college. Identity around sports. Some of the ways that Keagen became detrimental to himself after his 2nd ACL tear. Abusive relationships and overcoming trauma. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Find Keagen here: www.theacltherapist.c...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 14
Nikki Mostofi is a holistic personal trainer who does breath work, yoga, and strength conditioning for individuals in Orange County. She also holds breath work and sound bath classes. In this episode, we talk about: How Nikki got in to guided breath work and sound baths. How she utilizes breath work in her day-to-day life. How the different types of breathing techniques provide different results. Sound baths. The impact of society-at-large to our mental health. Find Nikki here: @nikki.mostofi li...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 13
Julia Broglie is a mental health advocate and co-founder of the mental wellness box Broglie Box. In this episode, we talk about: Julia’s journey with anxiety and OCD. The why behind the founding of Broglie Box. The 6 pillars of mental wellness. Perfectionism in recovery. Different lessons which Julia learned from her recovery. What is inside a Broglie Box. Find Julia here: brogliebox.com @thebrogliebox Find Zach here: zachwesterbeck.com @zach_westerbeck Zach Westerbeck is not a licensed medical ...
Oct 12, 2022•40 min•Ep. 12
Garrett Gomez is the Director of Intake Operations at NOCD. In this episode, we talk about: The signs and symptoms of OCD. The process for seeking help for OCD. What to know in terms of payment and insurance when you seek help for OCD. How to prepare for a therapy session with an OCD specialist. Find Garrett here: nocd.com Find Zach here: zachwesterbeck.com @zach_westerbeck Zach Westerbeck is not a licensed medical professional. Zach Westerbeck is not trained in diagnosing psychological or medic...
Oct 05, 2022•37 min•Ep. 11
James Robilotta is an author, entrepreneur, speaker, coach, and educator helping universities and corporations tackle challenges with leadership, retaining talent, work-life balance, and mental health amongst men. In this episode, we talk about: James’ personal story living with anxiety and ADHD. His process of learning to cope with perfection and decision-making. Setting boundaries. Process versus product. The components you need to have when opening up about your struggles. Find James here: @j...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 10
Matt Morris is a best-selling author, speaker, and life coach who has gained wisdom from the traumatic events that happened in his life. In this episode, we talk about: Matt’s personal story of overcoming loss, tragedy, and trauma. The start of his transformation through a book his grandmother gave him. Tools to overcome challenges in your life through human connection. Breath work and using the 4-7-8 breathing technique to achieve a calmer mind. Find Matt here: mattgmorriscoaching@gmail.com 619...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 9
Liz McIngvale is the founder fo the Peace of Mind Foundation which was acquired by the International OCD Foundation, a national advocate for the IOCDF, and the director of the McClean OCD Institute in Houston. In this episode, we talk about: Liz’s personal story about the onset of her OCD. The difference of in-person and out-person treatment when it comes to OCD. The core mindsets needed to overcome OCD. The #1 proven talk therapy in ERP. Find Liz here: @drlizocd houstonocdprogram.org peaceofmin...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 8
Carly Samach is an OCD specialist with NOCD who has her own story about living with anxiety. In this episode, we talk about: Understanding what OCD really is. The signs that you are struggling with OCD. How to support someone who has OCD. The best practices around treating OCD and reclaiming your life. Find Carly here: @counselingwithcarly treatmyocd.com Find Zach here: zachwesterbeck.com @zach_westerbeck Zach Westerbeck is not a licensed medical professional. Zach Westerbeck is not trained in d...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 7
Ryan Hall is the co-founder of motion fitness group in Orange County, trainer, and combat veteran who does work with the Recon Sniper Foundation. In this episode, we talk about: Ryan’s story of his traumatic childhood and upbringing. His time in various parts of the world, including Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico. Living various lives trying to find his purpose. His experience with therapy and unpacking his childhood traumas. Find Ryan here: @sgthall Find Zach here: zachwesterbeck.com @zach_wes...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 6
Brandon Staglin is a mental health advocate with a personal story of recovery with schizophrenia, and president of One Mind. He also serves on the advisory councils of the World Economic Forum and the National Institute of Mental Health. In this episode, we talk about: Brandon’s personal story of experiencing the onset of psychosis at the age of 18. His journey through recovery and the role of value-based living in his recovery. Pursuing your dreams and cultivating love in your recovery journey....
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 5
Tim Mousseau is a survivor, researcher, and speaker who educates people about sexual assault and harassment. In this episode, we talk about: Tim’s personal story of experiencing sexual violence and harassment. How Tim began to heal from this. How to set boundaries when discussing your traumas. How to build trust again with friends, family, and significant others after going through something that makes your world feel different. Find Tim here: timmousseau.com Find Zach here: zachwesterbeck.com @...
Aug 29, 2022•57 min•Ep. 4
Jenna Overbaugh is a licensed OCD and anxiety therapist, personal trainer, mother, and podcast host of ‘All the Hard Things’. In this episode, we talk about: Jenna’s personal journey growing up with anxiety What OCD is, and how to effectively treat it Advice for getting started on their mental health journey Find Jenna here: nocd.com treatmyocd.com @jenna.overbaugh Jenna’s podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-the-hard-things/id1526993843 Find Zach here: zachwesterbeck.com @zach_we...
Aug 25, 2022•55 min•Ep. 3
Greg Vogt is a mental health speaker and author of the mental health book ‘The Battle Against Yourself’. In this episode, we talk about: Greg’s journey with his own mental health from elementary. Greg’s experience with in-patient treatment. How to start up a conversation with a loved one who is struggling. The mindset you need in your recovery journey. Find Greg here: gregvogtauthor.com @greg_vogt8 Find Zach here: zachwesterbeck.com @zach_westerbeck Zach Westerbeck is not a licensed medical prof...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 2
Daniel Patterson is an author, entrepreneur, speaker, and educator in the mental health and addiction space helping people achieve strategic solutions. In this episode, we talk about: Daniel’s personal story with alcohol addiction and journey to recovery. How to navigate friendships through recovery. Accountability and mentorship. Recovery options available for alcohol addiction. Decision before provision. Additional addiction resources: Cerebral- https://cerebral.com/ Refuge Recovery- https://w...
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 1
