Mental Health Episodes

Discuss the intersection of mental health and technology, focusing on how digital tools and AI can aid or hinder emotional well-being.
How to Stop Worrying About Your Goals So You Can Make Real Progress
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Jan. 9, 2024

How to Stop Worrying About Your Goals So You Can Make Real Progress

Have you ever chased rapid transformation only to burn out and give up just days later? Our tendency to seek drastic overnight changes sets us up for disappointment and failure. Sustainable growth comes from daily incremental improvements over time....
How To Finally Start Achieving Your Health Goals  with Joe Villegas
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Jan. 2, 2024

How To Finally Start Achieving Your Health Goals with Joe Villegas

Do you ever feel overwhelmed trying to get in shape and don't know where to start? Many people struggle to build sustainable exercise habits and nutrition plans that lead to transformational results. This episode will provide you with a practical...
Guest: Joe Villegas
How To Overcome Failure and Find Real Success, with James Fell
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Dec. 12, 2023

How To Overcome Failure and Find Real Success, with James Fell

In this episode, bestselling author James Fell discusses his career journey from writing self-help and fitness books to unexpectedly finding viral success posting profanity-filled daily historical facts on social media during the pandemic, which led...
Guest: James Fell
How to Overcome Depression And Find True Happiness, with Dannie De Novo
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Dec. 5, 2023

How to Overcome Depression And Find True Happiness, with Dannie De Novo

Depression is a common and often debilitating mental health condition that can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. It can cause a range of symptoms, including persistent sadness, low energy, difficulty concentrating, changes in...
Finding Calm in the Holiday Chaos: 5 Stress Relief Hacks for the Most Wonderful Time of Year
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Nov. 27, 2023

Finding Calm in the Holiday Chaos: 5 Stress Relief Hacks for the Most Wonderful Time of Year

Does the pressure to shop perfectly, party nonstop, stay cheerful, and produce picture-perfect holidays leave you drained and stressed? You're not alone! This week on The Fit Mess podcast, Zach and Jeremy share their best tactics for maintaining...
How to Rewire Your Brain to Stop Craving Junk Food Dopamine Hits, with Dr. Glenn Livingston
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Nov. 21, 2023

How to Rewire Your Brain to Stop Craving Junk Food Dopamine Hits, with Dr. Glenn Livingston

Subscribe: In this conversation with psychologist Glenn Livingston, he shares how cravings can actually be a sign of a healthy brain rather than a sickness. He provides practical strategies for defeating cravings through specific food rules,...
How To Relax Your Nervous System and Reduce Anxiety Through Better Sleep with Dr. Peter Martone
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Nov. 14, 2023

How To Relax Your Nervous System and Reduce Anxiety Through Better Sleep with Dr. Peter Martone

*Join the 5 Day Change Your Life Challenge with Jeremy's personal trainer Joe Villegas! Learn more here:   In this episode, leading chiropractor Dr. Peter Martone shares his expertise on improving sleep for better health. He explains common...
226. How to Find Your Passion at Any Age with Brian Ondrako
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Nov. 6, 2023

226. How to Find Your Passion at Any Age with Brian Ondrako

Do you have goals you want to accomplish that you have been putting off? Sometimes, you need to just get started. How do you do that? Well, we decided to ask Just Get Started podcast host, Brian Ondrako. Today, we speak to Brian about how he...
224. Open Your Ears: Disney VP Lee Cockerell Shares How to Defeat Anxiety
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Oct. 23, 2023

224. Open Your Ears: Disney VP Lee Cockerell Shares How to Defeat Anxiety

Former Disney executive Lee Cockerell shares how he struggled with anxiety and depression later in life, despite professional success. He emphasizes the importance of sleep, diet, and exercise for mental health. Lee also discusses the need for...
223. How To Stop Constantly Checking Your Phone And Overcome Unhealthy Internet and Phone Addiction
Oct. 19, 2023

223. How To Stop Constantly Checking Your Phone And Overcome Unhealthy Internet and Phone Addiction

In this episode, Jeremy openly discusses his personal struggles with internet and phone addiction, including constantly checking his devices for validation from likes and comments. He covers recognizing the signs of unhealthy technology dependence,...
222. Man Enough to Embrace Our Emotions - Justin Baldoni Discusses Creating New Masculine Ideals
Oct. 16, 2023

222. Man Enough to Embrace Our Emotions - Justin Baldoni Discusses Creating New Masculine Ideals

This week we talk with actor and author Justin Baldoni about his new book Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity. We discuss the origins of limiting masculine stereotypes, the generational trauma around suppressing emotions that men inherit, and why...
221. How To Find The Motivation To Lose Weight And Transform Your Health, with David Specht
Oct. 12, 2023

221. How To Find The Motivation To Lose Weight And Transform Your Health, with David Specht

Today, we're joined by inspirational weight loss success story David Specht. This former 300lb+ man, now dedicated health coach, is here to teach us everything he knows about the journey to better health. If you thought losing 100+ pounds was...
220. Feeling Anxious About the Future? This Nostalgia Exercise Could Help You Find Gratitude
Oct. 9, 2023

220. Feeling Anxious About the Future? This Nostalgia Exercise Could Help You Find Gratitude

If you've struggled with childhood trauma, you know how it can haunt you into adulthood. The memories and unhealthy patterns of coping can lead to anxiety, depression, and feelings of being stuck. You may feel like you can't escape the pain of your...
219. How the Mind-Body Connection Can Help Heal Chronic Pain
Oct. 5, 2023

219. How the Mind-Body Connection Can Help Heal Chronic Pain

If you’ve been living with chronic pain, you know how debilitating it can be. The constant discomfort and limitations on your daily life can lead to frustration, depression, and a sense of hopelessness. You may feel like you’ve tried every...
218. How to Start Working Out When You Don't Feel Motivated with Shanna Missett Nelson
Oct. 2, 2023

218. How to Start Working Out When You Don't Feel Motivated with Shanna Missett Nelson

We all have days when we lack motivation for our workouts. It's easy to fall into a funk with your fitness routine. The good news is there are strategies to get back on track! On this episode of The Fit Mess podcast, hosts Zach and Jeremy have an...
217. How to Stop Emotional Eating in the Moment
Sept. 28, 2023

217. How to Stop Emotional Eating in the Moment

In this episode, Jeremy and Zach have a candid chat about their struggles with emotional eating and stress cravings. We've all been there - feeling overwhelmed and finding ourselves snacking impulsively. The hosts share their own experiences and...
216. How to Rewire Your Brain to Defeat Depression, with Kelsey Aida and Lynnsey Robinson
Sept. 25, 2023

216. How to Rewire Your Brain to Defeat Depression, with Kelsey Aida and Lynnsey Robinson

In this episode, Kelsey Aida and Lindsay Robinson share their personal struggles and professional insights on defeating depression through mindfulness, gratitude, and other simple self-care habits. They explain how their podcast “High Vibing It”...
215. How You Can Build True Mental, Physical and Emotional Toughness for Success and Fulfillment, with Greg Everett
Sept. 21, 2023

215. How You Can Build True Mental, Physical and Emotional Toughness for Success and Fulfillment, with Greg Everett

In this episode we talk with Greg Everett. He's a champion weightlifting coach, movie maker, and wrote the book "." We talk about what being truly tough means, and why it's important. Greg shares practical tips and advice to help build confidence and...
Guest: Greg Everett
How To Find Emotional Healing through Bodywork, Vulnerability, and Core Energetics, with Kellie Newton
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Sept. 18, 2023

How To Find Emotional Healing through Bodywork, Vulnerability, and Core Energetics, with Kellie Newton

On this episode of The Fit Mess podcast, we chat with Core Energetics Practitioner, Kellie Newton about using vulnerability for personal growth and healing. Kellie shares how Core Energetics and group therapy help people release emotional pain by fully...
How to Find Light During Your Darkest Moments with Depression
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Sept. 14, 2023

How to Find Light During Your Darkest Moments with Depression

This raw, honest episode explores dealing with dark times and mental health struggles like depression and anxiety. Jeremy and Zach share personal experiences about their own painful experiences with mental health challenges and tips for coping when...
How To Reduce Anxiety By Cutting Back Your Daily Coffee Intake
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Sept. 11, 2023

How To Reduce Anxiety By Cutting Back Your Daily Coffee Intake

In this episode, Zach and Jeremy talk openly about how they trimmed their daily caffeine intake – and how you can benefit from doing the same. By reducing their coffee intake, they were able to decrease anxiety, sleep better, and improve focus...
How To Ignore The Lies Your Scale Is Telling You
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Sept. 7, 2023

How To Ignore The Lies Your Scale Is Telling You

In this episode, hosts Jeremy and Zach talk with Katie Bramlett, founder of We Shape, about why the number on the scale holds so much power over our...
How to Quiet Your Inner Critic to Boost Your Mental Health
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Sept. 4, 2023

How to Quiet Your Inner Critic to Boost Your Mental Health

In this raw, candid episode of The Fit Mess, hosts Jeremy and Zach have an open discussion about Jeremy's battle with depression, imposter syndrome, and negative self-talk. He shares his struggles with anxiety and isolation at recent entrepreneurial...
How to Overcome Social Anxiety Even When You Forgot to Pack Your Underwear
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Aug. 31, 2023

How to Overcome Social Anxiety Even When You Forgot to Pack Your Underwear

In this episode, Zach and Jeremy share their experiences with anxiety and panic when leaving the comfort of a hotel room to head out to conferences, networking events, and other unfamiliar social situations. Jeremy describes his mounting worry about...