Episodes

AJ on outlaw country music, hormone therapy, fitness & family
EPISODE #42

AJ on outlaw country music, hormone therapy, fitness & family

AJ shares his journey through music, health optimization, and building meaningful connections.

52 mins Apr 15, 2025
Rachel on abuse, trauma, and working in a psych unit
EPISODE #41

Rachel on abuse, trauma, and working in a psych unit

Rachel discusses her experiences with trauma recovery and bringing compassion to mental health work.

67 mins Apr 8, 2025
Ryan on spine surgery, bath salts, and working festivals
EPISODE #40

Ryan on spine surgery, bath salts, and working festivals

Ryan shares his journey through physical recovery, substance use struggles, and finding purpose in work.

59 mins Apr 1, 2025
Mental Defectives Podcast Episode #39
EPISODE #39

Joe on addiction recovery, mindfulness and creativity

Joe explores his personal journey through addiction recovery using mindfulness practices and creative expression.

55 mins Mar 25, 2025
Mental Defectives Podcast Episode #38
EPISODE #38

Sarah on therapy practice, trauma healing and self-care

Sarah discusses her approach to trauma-informed therapy and the importance of self-care for mental health practitioners.

63 mins Mar 18, 2025
Mental Defectives Podcast Episode #37
EPISODE #37

Dave on community support, sobriety and mentorship

Dave shares insights on building support networks and becoming a mentor for others in recovery communities.

71 mins Mar 11, 2025
Mental Defectives Podcast Episode #36
EPISODE #36

Mike on martial arts, meditation and emotional regulation

Mike explores how martial arts and meditation practices have helped him develop better emotional regulation skills.

64 mins Mar 4, 2025
Mental Defectives Podcast Episode #35
EPISODE #35

Lisa on art therapy, creative expression and healing

Lisa discusses how art therapy and creative practices can provide powerful pathways for processing trauma and emotional healing.

58 mins Feb 25, 2025
Mental Defectives Podcast Episode #34
EPISODE #34

Dr. James on sleep science, mental health and recovery

Dr. James explains the critical relationships between sleep quality, mental health, and effective recovery from addiction.

66 mins Feb 18, 2025
Mental Defectives Podcast Episode #33
EPISODE #33

Dr. Roberts on therapeutic approaches for treatment-resistant depression

Dr. Roberts discusses emerging treatment options for individuals with depression that hasn't responded to traditional therapies.

73 mins Feb 11, 2025
Mental Defectives Podcast Episode #32
EPISODE #32

Sarah on mindfulness practices for stress management

Sarah shares practical mindfulness techniques that can be integrated into daily life for better stress management and emotional wellbeing.

57 mins Feb 4, 2025
Mental Defectives Podcast Episode #31
EPISODE #31

Technology impact on mental health and digital wellbeing

Discussion on balancing technology use with mental wellbeing and strategies for healthier digital habits.

61 mins Jan 28, 2025