Episodes

Domestic violence and getting into an unhealthy relationship is something that is unfortunately, common. Over one in three women, and one in four men, have experienced physical violence, rape or stalking victimization by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Domestic violence refers to physical, sexual, or psychological harm done to an individual by a current or former partner or spouse. There are so many different forms of DV and unhealthy relationships, it is very hard to be able to pin poin...

Friendships can be a very crucial aspect in maintaining our mental health. Friends put things in perspective for us, keep us grounded, while also helping us manage the problems that life can throw our way. Many of us might have the instinct to distance ourselves from friends when we are dealing with mental health problems. We do not realize that with the right friends, we are able to overcome and recover from mental struggles and the isolate that comes with them. In turn we develop some of the ...

According to the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, more firefighters die from suicide each year than in the line of duty, and many additional suicides are likely unreported. A Florida State University behavioral health study that surveyed over 1,000 U.S. firefighters showed that in some point in respondents careers: 47% considered suicide 19% made plans for a suicide attempt 16% went through with the suicide attempt When these first responders are on a job they are being routinely exp...

Reaching a goal or a dream is one of the hardest things that you will set out to do. A lot of us are so fueled by a list of excuses and overwhelming thoughts to even know where to start chasing a dream. On season two episode one of Mental Mixology we will be going over ten key steps to help grasp a "Dream Chasing Mentality". Dreams are not easy to obtain but once you get hold of the tools you need to start, it is all a matter of embracing your passion and running with it. Along with some other ...

For the past two decades, social media has become a mixed blessing that we all use to cure our boredom, portray the best versions of ourselves, or catch up with family and friends. There are a wide range of benefits that come from social media, like connecting with those who are important to us, for gathering information, and for self-expression. However, while there are positive uses for social media, there are physiological effects on our brains that affect our dopaminergic pathways and thus o...

A huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Retrieving Freedom Inc. They not only connected us with our cohost, Patrick Genseal but they are also working towards an amazing mission that NEEDS to be talked about. The mission of Retrieving Freedom, Inc. is to change lives through the training and placement of Service Dogs for Veterans with disabilities and children with autism. This nonprofit organization has a training program that is not designed to have each dog a certain program. Instead, the faci...

A huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Retrieving Freedom Inc. They not only connected us with our cohost, Patrick Genseal but they are also working towards an amazing mission that NEEDS to be talked about. The mission of Retrieving Freedom, Inc. is to change lives through the training and placement of Service Dogs for Veterans with disabilities and children with autism. This nonprofit organization has a training program that is not designed to have each dog a certain program. Instead, the faci...

Horse racing is an extremely competitive sport that you can find all over the globe. A British study done on the mental health aspect of this sport deemed that the week to week workload required by the sport is potentially unsustainable. There is large concern for the extensive over time hours without pay, since it is now being normalized in the sport. This is and many other things are causing a great psychological strain on individuals involved. These findings are detailed around jockeys, trai...

Well folks, due to some unforeseen obstacles Mental Health Happy Hour will be getting rebranded. You can still expect the same martini glass logo but we are having to go through a name change. As hard as this has been, we are determined to persevere through this bump in the road. With that being said, we figured "Overcoming Obstacles" would be a great title for episode 16. Joining us for this episode is someone very near and dear to my heart, my dad Al Simon. Being a kid that grew up on welfar...

Have you heard the chatter about psychedelics and mental health? For this episode we are looking to expert Matt Zemon, the author of Amazon #1 Best Seller (in 19 categories), Psychedelics for Everyone: A Beginners Guide to These Powerful Medicines for Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, PTSD, and Expanding Conscience. Matt gives a foundation for understanding the profound transformational power of psychedelics. As psychiatric methods and medicines have advanced over the past fifty years, there is ...

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism did a survey showing that 1 in 4 college students experience academic difficulties from drinking, such as missing class or getting behind in school work. In a national survey, college students that binge drank alcohol at least 3 times per week were roughly 6 times more likely to perform poorly on a test or a project as a result of drinking (40% vs 7%) than students who did not binge drink. Now this episode is not to deter you away from eve...

Are you open and honest with your partner about your mental health? Have your mental illnesses ever gotten between you and your partner? Or have you been unhappy and feeling stuck in a relationship and you do not know why? All these questions and more are being answer on this episode of the Mental Health Happy Hour. Join us in chatting with THREE of our cohosts, Emilee Simon (19), Jessica Coble (23), and Gage Saulbeamer (23) to get different sides of perspective on many controversial topics tha...

Did you know that depression is the leading disability for Americans? Did you know that as of 2022, 10% of Americans are dealing with depression? And this has increased 3% over the past 5 years. With so many people dealing with this disease, and even more people losing their lives to it, methods to help overcome depression need to be more accessible. The science behind it is constantly growing and opening new doors to treatment, but we have yet to know exactly what causes it and what treats it...

Working long hours poses an occupational health risk that kills hundreds of thousands of people each year, the World Health Organization says. Individuals working 55 or more hours every week face an estimated 35% higher risk of a stroke and a 17% higher risk of dying from heart disease, compared to people following the vastly accepted standard of working 35 to 40 hours in a week, the WHO presents in a study that was published in the journal Environment International. Join host Elex with Dr. Ja...

Everyone knows there is no secret to parenting. Every child that is trying to discover who they are as a person is going to go through several trials and tribulations growing up. All of this is heightened when raising your child who is apart of the LGBTQ+ community. Belonging to this community can be an avenue of strength, but it brings forth a unique set of challenges. As a parent it can be hard not knowing if you are giving your child the correct support so they are able to navigate through ...

People pleasers can normally be some of the nicest and most helpful people you will meet. You can always count on them for a favor. They never say no. They spend a great deal of time doing things for other people, all while trying to anticipate their own needs. Get a closer look to see if you deal with people pleasing, and if so, learn ways to over come it.

Moms are basically superheroes, but even superheroes need to be checked up on. They are always making sure we are okay, but have you ever make sure your mom was okay? One in ten women in America (including mothers) experience symptoms of depression, according to the CDC. Regardless of how prevalent this condition is, very few woman seek out treatment. With a society that is SO encompassed in social media, the unrealistic expectations of being a "perfect" mom is hard to avoid. thus, leaving wom...

Antidepressant medications are commonly used to treat depression but are also prescribed for anxiety. Some of these medications date back to the 1950s and have been used extensively for various different psychiatric treatments. Antidepressants are not a "cure" for these psychiatric disorders, but it can provide relief for certain people that take it. Some people have very good experiences with this medication, and others learn that it is not for them, seeking other ways to help bring them reli...

Episode FIVE is not one that you are going to want to miss. Have you ever heard of Borderline Personality Disorder? Borderline Personality Disorder (BDP) is a condition characterized by difficulties regulating emotion. This means that people who experience BDP feel emotions intensely and for extended periods of time, and it is harder for them to return to a stable baseline after an emotionally triggering event. This difficulty can lead to impulsivity, poor self-image, stormy relationships alon...

Dependency (aka addiction) is something that will affect 1 out of 10 people in their lifetime. It can come in many different forms, along with affecting people in many different ways. Some more extreme than others. The tricky thing about dependency is that it can affect an individual for so long and they will not realize the detrimental aftershock until they are in ruins. Our cohost this week, Jackson will help us dive more into this topic with some of his personal experiences and obstacles he...

One thing men will NEVER want to talk about is mental health. This is a stigma that has been looming for years and has served as a true detriment to men. Tune in to listen to episode three, where cohost Baxter Mays talk about his experiences with mental health, things that helped him overcome personal obstacles and how our society as a whole can do better in regards to ending this stigma. Mental illness effects everyone, it's about time we start acting like it and speaking on it.

As our society evolves, we have the ability to learn from the past to create a better future. We will be diving deep into the mental health awareness within the LGBTQ+ community with someone I believe to be unapologetically herself in every way. What others do not realize is that it took a lot of personal growth for Jessica to get to this point. The obstacles she faced in becoming comfortable in her own skin and not allowing the opinion of others to interfere with her happiness, is something a ...

Kicking off the Mental Health Happy Hour with something everyone can relate to, ANXIETY. Learn about ways this can effect your body, mind, and social life, while also learning things you can do that will allow you to overcome these struggles throughout daily situations. This is part one to the many upcoming conversations regarding anxiety.

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 definitely feel your pain with this struggle. For them it also took YEARS to get serious in the gym and now that they have, this had became a huge outlet for their mental health. Hear their stories about how the grew to be consistent with their health and wellness along with the hu...