Episodes

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...

January until about March is prime time for seasonal depression, also referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). When you are trying to set the tone for the new year ahead, SAD can really get in the way of how you are approaching each day. Host, Elex talks about how she handles her SAD each year and how she incorporates her New Year's goals to get over her biggest hurdles. For more Mental Mixology episodes and various mental health resources go to www.mentalmixology.org Support this po...

January until about March is prime time for seasonal depression, also referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). When you are trying to set the tone for the new year ahead, SAD can really get in the way of how you are approaching each day. Host, Elex talks about how she handles her SAD each year and how she incorporates her New Year's goals to get over her biggest hurdles. For more Mental Mixology episodes and various mental health resources go to www.mentalmixology.org

Are you a chronic over-thinker? Well, if so you are not alone. Elex and Jessica talk about personal experiences with impulsive overthinking. From many days ruined from constant overthought, we are not only talking about how this has effected us but we are even hitting on things that have helped. Overthinking will never truly go away but there are ways that you can live day to day without it being such a burden in your life. If you or anyone you know is struggling visit www.mentalmixology.org a...

Bipolar disorder affects 2.6% of the United Staes populations, which translates to 6.3 million people. This is a mental illness that starts as early as 15-19 years old, and can usually last a lifetime. Sit down with Mental Mixology as we chat with Bipolar Speaker and Podcaster, Gabe Howard to really see what bipolar disorder can look like, as well as the toll it can take on someone's life. Gabe was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 26 years old but had been dealing with symptoms are far back a...

Complacency, something that so many of us deal with but probably are not aware of. Complacency can cause numerous problems in our life if we do not recognize it. Many people only recognize they are in a state of complacency because they are involuntarily forced out of that position. Don't wait until you are forced to evolve to do so. Start taking action now to grab ahold of the life that you have always wanted for yourself. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mental-health-happy-ho...

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 ...

It is very normal for us as humans to feel angry. It's when anger starts to cause problems is your life, or interferes with your happiness and overall health that you need to consider the way you handle and process this emotion. Join host Elex with her little sister Emilee (guest cohost) as they go through their lives and the challenges they have faced in trying to manage their anger. Growing up in an Italian house hold, they were raised around one very simple form of communication anger, yelli...

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...

Your favorite playlist doesn't just sounds good, but it could be helping to benefit your mental health. That's according to a new report from the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH), an AARP-founded working group of scientists, health care professionals and other experts. In their most recent report, “Music on Our Minds,” highlights research showing music's positive effect on emotional well-being, including improving mood, decreasing anxiety, and managing stress. Elex is accompanied by c...

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 ...

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,...

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 we...