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Episodes

April 24, 2025

Procrastination & Types of Anxiety

In this episode, Emilee and Elex discuss the theme of procrastination, sharing personal anecdotes and insights on why people procrastinate. They explore the psychological factors behind procrastination, including fear of fail...

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April 10, 2025

Cryotherapy & Chronic Illness| Angie Howard - CHILL Cryotherapy & Wel…

In this episode of Mental Mixology, host Elex Simon and guest co-host Angie Howard discuss the transformative power of cryotherapy and its benefits for both physical and mental health. Angie shares her personal journey throug...

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March 27, 2025

Fatherhood & Faith | James Anderson

In this episode of Mental Mixology, host Elex Simon engages in a heartfelt conversation with James A. Anderson Sr. about the significance of father figures in our lives. James shares his personal journey in the power generati...

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March 13, 2025

Nutrition Talk | Stephanie Ricke | Natural Grocers Nutritional Health…

In this episode of Mental Mixology, host Elex Simon speaks with Stephanie Ricke, a nutritional health coach at Natural Grocers. They discuss the importance of nutrition in mental health, Stephanie's journey into the field, an...

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Feb. 27, 2025

Hair Stylists & Mental Health | Gentry Fowler

In this engaging conversation, Elex, and Emilee Simon, along with Gentry Fowler discuss Gentry's journey in the cosmetology field. They explore the challenges and rewards of being a hairstylist, the importance of mental healt...

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Feb. 13, 2025

Teachers & Mental Health | Zach Lutjen

In this episode of Mental Mixology, host Elex Simon discusses the challenges and realities of teaching with former educator Zach Lutjen. They explore Zach's journey into teaching, the overwhelming workload teachers face, the ...

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Jan. 30, 2025

Postpartum & Parenting | Geornesha Clayton | Whole Parent Foundation

In this engaging conversation, the hosts (Elex and Emilee) and guest (Geornesha) discuss the joys and challenges of parenting, including the significance of family milestones, the impact of child development on parents' menta...

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Jan. 16, 2025

What's In & Out in 2025

In this episode of the Mental Mixology podcast, host Elex discusses personal trends for 2025, focusing on what is in and out for the new year. She emphasizes the importance of vision boards, budgeting, traveling, maintaining ...

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Jan. 2, 2025

Single/Young Mom Era | Katelynn Ladd-Siron

In this conversation, Katelynn shares her experiences as a young mother, discussing the challenges of early parenthood, balancing work and family life, and the importance of community support. The discussion highlights the st...

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Dec. 12, 2024

Facing Fears, Kinda | Garrett Ackerson

Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss various fears and personal experiences that have shaped their lives. Each guest shares their unique experiences with fear, from the fear of change during college to the trauma of a c...

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Nov. 28, 2024

Family & the Holidays

In this episode of Mental Mixology, host Elex Simon reflects on the complexities of holiday seasons as one grows older. She discusses the shift from childhood excitement to adult responsibilities and expectations, the challen...

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Nov. 15, 2024

Gay Relationships in 2024 | Jess Coble

In this episode of Mental Mixology, the hosts engage in humorous banter, share personal work frustrations, and introduce a guest who discusses the dynamics of relationships in the LGBTQ+ community. The conversation flows from...

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Oct. 31, 2024

What is a Frontal Lobe?

In this episode, we delve into the intricate tapestry of human relationships and emotional development. We explore the importance of accountability in fostering healthy connections, the impact of disappointment on our outlook...

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June 22, 2024

Men's Mental Health Awareness | Troy Ingham

In episode 40 of Mental Mixology hosts Elex and Emilee introduce their guest and cousin, Troy, and discuss the challenges of men's mental health, including the pressure to conform to societal expectations and the negative eff...

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June 8, 2024

Finding a Hobby

The conversation covers a range of topics, including personal experiences, hobbies, and the importance of having a hobby. It delves into the emotional impact of social relationships, the significance of hobbies as stress reli...

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May 25, 2024

Religion and Mental Health | Christianity

In this episode, the host Elex shares her personal journey with faith and religion. She discusses her upbringing in the Lutheran and Roman Catholic churches, her experiences with religion classes and church attendance, and he...

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May 11, 2024

Asking for a Promotion/Pay Raise

In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including hair dyeing, coping with tornadoes, mental health news, and how to go about asking for promotions and pay raises. They share their personal experiences and insights ...

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April 27, 2024

Self Care Tips

In this episode of Mental Mixology, the hosts discuss self-care tips. They go through a list of tips from Oprah and share their thoughts and experiences. The tips include avoiding snoozing your alarm, opening your blinds in t...

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April 13, 2024

Outgrowing Relationships

In this episode of Mental Mixology, the hosts, Elex and Emilee, discuss the topic of outgrowing relationships. Emilee shares her personal experience of going through a breakup and the challenges she faced in transitioning fro...

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March 30, 2024

Dealing with ADHD | Rachel Ringgenberg

In this episode, the hosts of Mental Mixology are joined by Rachel, who shares her experience with ADHD. They discuss the different types of ADHD and how it can manifest in adulthood. Rachel also talks about her experience wi...

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March 16, 2024

Sibling Relationships

In this episode, the hosts introduce the new co-host and discuss their different personalities and upbringings. They talk about their childhood in Georgia, including games and activities they enjoyed. The conversation then sh...

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March 2, 2024

Self Love | Kenzie Zipfel

If you could rate your self love on a scale from 1-10 where do you think you would fall? Join host Elex as she sits down with Kenzie Zipfel to talk about their self love journeys. With Kenzie losing her mother, and trying to ...

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Feb. 17, 2024

Beauty Pageants & Mental Health | Miss Missouri USA 2023 Autumn Black

What do you think of when you hear, beauty pageant? Maybe you think of dolled up women in swimsuits & dresses on stage, or shallow women that just want “World Peace”, or even the old TLC show Toddlers and Tiaras. Whatever you...

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Feb. 16, 2024

Getting into the Gym | Dalton Spivey

Have you been wanting to get into the gym but you don’t know where to start? Or maybe you’ve gotten in the swing of going for a few days and then the motivation slowly fades? Host Elex along with guest cohost Dalton definitel...

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