Mental Health Episodes

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 Read More Books And Apply The Lessons You Learn, With Nick Hutchison
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Dec. 19, 2023

How To Read More Books And Apply The Lessons You Learn, With Nick Hutchison

Struggling to make reading a daily priority or apply what you've read? The fix could be simpler than you think for those constantly acquiring new knowledge but failing to implement it. In this episode, Nick Hutchison, Founder of BookThinkers,...
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,...
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...
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 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 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...
Why Communication and Connection are the Keys to Building a Better Life with Jem Fuller
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Aug. 28, 2023

Why Communication and Connection are the Keys to Building a Better Life with Jem Fuller

Have you ever been in a situation where you knew what you needed to do, but you couldn’t seem to get started? Maybe you knew you needed to lose weight, but every time you went to the gym, you bailed out at the last minute. Or you knew you...
Guest: Jem Fuller
How to Defeat Your Inner Pig and Finally Lose Weight with Glenn Livingston
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Aug. 21, 2023

How to Defeat Your Inner Pig and Finally Lose Weight with Glenn Livingston

Dr. Glenn Livingston is a veteran psychologist and longtime CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm that has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or...
Managing Grief: Cry That Shit Out!
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Aug. 10, 2023

Managing Grief: Cry That Shit Out!

Jeremy and Zach discuss the topic of grief in this episode. Jeremy shares his personal experience of grieving the loss of his 15-year-old cat and the unexpected emotions that came with it. He reflects on the initial annoyance he felt towards the cat...
Focus Bear: The Game-Changer for Distraction Management and Habit Formation with Jeremy Nagel
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Aug. 7, 2023

Focus Bear: The Game-Changer for Distraction Management and Habit Formation with Jeremy Nagel

In this episode of The Fit Mess, we explore Focus Bear, an app designed to manage distractions and form positive habits for individuals with ADHD and autism. Created by Jeremy Nagel, who personally understands the challenges of these conditions, Focus...
Guest: Jeremy Nagel