# mentally (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover mentally. Page: Feed: --- ## Overcoming Survival Mode, Capacity for Grief & Community Support: Amanda’s Story _2026-08-21 · Mentally STRONG with Dr. B_ Do you ever feel like you’re just trying to keep your head above water, constantly living in "survival mode" and waiting for the other shoe to drop? In this episode, Dr. B sits down with Amanda (MA in Professional Counseling) to explore how we can move past simply surviving and begin building a life we truly love. Amanda shares her deeply personal journey—from navigating the heartbreak of losing… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/361121/episodes/19632461-overcoming-survival-mode-capacity-for-grief-community-support-amanda-s-story.mp3) ## Raising Resilient Kids & Managing Parental Anxiety: Dr. B's Guide to Authentic Parenting _2026-08-19 · Mentally STRONG with Dr. B_ Raising kids who are authentic, resilient, and comfortable in their own skin feels like a massive, complicated task especially when you’re navigating your own hardships. Having raised seven children (five adopted and two biological) through periods of deep grief, loss, and overwhelm, Dr. B shares why we cannot raise mentally strong children without first doing the internal work ourselves. In this… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/361121/episodes/19632447-raising-resilient-kids-managing-parental-anxiety-dr-b-s-guide-to-authentic-parenting.mp3) ## Navigating Grief, Trauma & Fighting Through the Weight of Loss: Dr. B's Reset Framework _2026-08-17 · Mentally STRONG with Dr. B_ I’ve had many moments where I just wanted to run times when the weight of the "fight or flight" response felt like it was going to swallow me whole. After losing my three children and my husband over the course of 20 years, I had to learn how to do more than just survive; I had to learn how to be Mentally STRONG in the midst of absolute trauma. If you are feeling overwhelmed by grief, anxiety, or… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/361121/episodes/19632437-navigating-grief-trauma-fighting-through-the-weight-of-loss-dr-b-s-reset-framework.mp3) ## The Myth of Grit, Healing from Abuse & Financial Wellness: Edija Šaripova’s Story _2026-08-15 · Mentally STRONG with Dr. B_ In this episode, Dr. B sits down with Edija Šaripova (CPA and Financial Advisor at Denver Wealth Management) to explore the deep connection between mental, physical, and financial well-being. Born in Latvia and migrating to the U.S. in 2001, Edija built a successful career in investment consulting before finding her true calling: helping others achieve a balanced life. Together, they break down… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/361121/episodes/19632428-the-myth-of-grit-healing-from-abuse-financial-wellness-edija-saripova-s-story.mp3) ## Finding Your Authentic Self & Overcoming Rock Bottom: Frank’s Story _2026-08-13 · Mentally STRONG with Dr. B_ I’ve spent my career helping people navigate the darkest corners of their minds and the heavy weight of grief, but every so often, I meet someone whose journey reminds me exactly why we do this work. Frank Sinclair is one of those people, and his story is a profound masterclass in mental strength, authenticity, and the power of being truly seen. Have you ever felt like a "hopeless case" numb, or… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/361121/episodes/19632406-finding-your-authentic-self-overcoming-rock-bottom-frank-s-story.mp3) ## Bipolar Diagnosis & Finding Your Authentic Self: Sean’s Story _2026-08-11 · Mentally STRONG with Dr. B_ Whether we’re in front of the camera or behind the scenes in a high-pressure job, many of us carry an internal dialogue telling us we aren't enough. In this episode, Dr. B sits down with filmmaker and clinical social worker Mari Moxley to peel back the layers on why we often sacrifice our true selves just to be "palatable" to others. Together, they dive deep into the reality of negative self-talk,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/361121/episodes/19632391-bipolar-diagnosis-finding-your-authentic-self-sean-s-story.mp3) ## [My Childhood Diagnosis Explains Everything](https://mentallyscrewed.com/my-childhood-diagnosis-explains-everything) _2026-07-15 · Mentally Screwed_ Navigating Adult Life with a Learning Disability To wrap up the season, I'm getting a little personal but keeping it entirely silly. I talk about being diagnosed with a learning disability at a very young age and how navigating life with it looks from the inside. Expect plenty of sarcasm, self-deprecation, and character act-outs. 🎧 In this episode, we cover: \* 0:40 - A bad diagnosis, really \*… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mentallyscrewed/Learning_Disability.mp3?dest-id=982442) ## [The Triple Threat](https://mentallyscrewed.com/the-triple-threat) _2026-07-08 · Mentally Screwed_ Old Sayings, Disappointing Spirit Animals & Birthday Bans! Three completely random, ridiculous topics packed into one 10-minute ish solo podcast. First, I rewrite old sayings that make no sense today. Next, I share the devastating story of finding out my actual spirit animal. Finally, a pitch for why we need to stop celebrating every single birthday. 🎧 In this episode, we cover: \* 0:15 - Fixing… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mentallyscrewed/2_Kinds_Of_PPL_AUDIO.mp3?dest-id=982442) ## [The Jargon Overload](https://mentallyscrewed.com/the-jargon-overload) _2026-07-01 · Mentally Screwed_ News, Weather & Sports Jargon Makes No Sense Does anyone actually understand what anchorpeople are saying? Today, I dive into why all news, weather forecasts, and sports commentaries sound exactly the same. It's just a wall of confusing jargon that makes it impossible for me to follow what is actually happening in the world. 🎧 In this episode, we cover: \* 0:38 - Too much fluff in the news. \* 2:50… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mentallyscrewed/Just_Give_Me_The_News.mp3?dest-id=982442) ## [Graveyard Real Estate Makes No Sense](https://mentallyscrewed.com/graveyard-real-estate-makes-no-sense) _2026-06-24 · Mentally Screwed_ Why We Need to Stop Burying People Do dead people really need real estate? In this episode, I share my very silly, tongue-in-cheek thoughts on why we need to completely phase out traditional burials and heavily lean into cremation. Let's optimize the graveyard space! 🎧 In this episode, we cover: \* 0:32 - A surprise cemetery plot. \* 2:20 - What to do with my ashes. \* 6:34 - The things they can do… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mentallyscrewed/Grave_Yard_vs_Cemetery_AUDIO.mp3?dest-id=982442) ## [Persona-led AI publishing (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NOMNA6909TaL) _2026-06-24 · **Sponsored**_ Generate drafts, schedule subdomain publishing, and keep human review where needed. ## [Accidentally Groomed by a Vegan](https://mentallyscrewed.com/accidentally-groomed-by-a-vegan) _2026-06-17 · Mentally Screwed_ I Was Groomed by a Vegan I am not a vegan, but for a brief moment in time, I was tricked into thinking I was. In today's episode, I tell the silly, cautionary tale of dating a girl who slowly, masterfully brainwashed me into eating plants. It's a story of love, betrayal, and a bad apple. 🎧 In this episode, we cover: \* 1:04 - The beginning. \* 2:58 - Little red flags. \* 5:38 - Why vegans are like… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mentallyscrewed/Vegan_Grooming.mp3?dest-id=982442) ## [The Bizarre History of Kissing Booths](https://mentallyscrewed.com/the-bizarre-history-of-kissing-booths) _2026-06-10 · Mentally Screwed_ The Tragic Demise of Kissing Booths. Whatever happened to carnival kissing booths?! Join me In this 10-minute ish solo comedy podcast, as I act out a completely made-up story of how kissing booths first started and how an entire town got weirdly involved. 🎧 In this episode, we cover: \* 0:45 - Imagine kissing booths in todays world? \* 2:45 - The town meeting that changed it all. \* 4:48 - Families… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mentallyscrewed/Kissing_Booth.mp3?dest-id=982442) ## Why Your Brain Stays in "Survival Mode" (And How to Stop It) _2026-03-24 · Mentally STRONG with Dr. B_ 🧠💪join.mentallystrong.com/mentallystrongtraining I’ve spent years in the mental health space, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that we often confuse "grit" with simply burying our pain. Today, I’m sitting down with Nicole Weiss to peel back the layers on what it actually means to heal from PTSD and why true mental strength requires us to stop apologizing for being human. Whether… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/361121/episodes/18871047-why-your-brain-stays-in-survival-mode-and-how-to-stop-it.mp3) ## Mental Strength Isn't Grit | It's This Instead _2026-03-23 · Mentally STRONG with Dr. B_ Register for our next free training join.mentallystrong.com/mentallystrongtraining Do you feel like you’re going through a midlife crisis and don’t even know how to be "mentally strong" anymore? In this episode, I sit down with my friend and serial entrepreneur, Porsha. After owning six successful franchises and spending her life "executing the plan," Porsha hit a dead stop. She sold her… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/361121/episodes/18871038-mental-strength-isn-t-grit-it-s-this-instead.mp3) ## Rebuilding Who You Are When Your Marriage Ends _2026-03-22 · Mentally STRONG with Dr. B_ Register for our free online training: join.mentallystrong.com/mentallystrongtraining When a long-term relationship ends, you don’t just lose the marriage — you lose the version of yourself that existed inside it. In this powerful conversation, Dr. B sits down with Evevetta, a team member at Mentally STRONG, who opens up about her personal journey through divorce, identity loss, and rediscovery.… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/361121/episodes/18871029-rebuilding-who-you-are-when-your-marriage-ends.mp3) ## [Ep. 172 – From Anorexia to Freed by Faith with Elyse Tilley](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thementallyshreddedshow/episodes/Ep--172--From-Anorexia-to-Freed-by-Faith-with-Elyse-Tilley-e3cfcjp) _2025-12-17 · Christopher DeShawn Weedon · The Mentally Shredded Show_ What if the thing you hated most about yourself became theplatform for your greatest purpose? Elyse Tilley spent years battling anorexia, addiction, and deep emotional pain until she found freedom through faith. This episode is a raw and redemptive look at what it means to heal from the inside out and finally become who you were created to be. 👤 Meet the Guest: Elyse Tilley is a recovery coach… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/24e9aec/podcast/play/112750649/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-17%2F414533970-44100-2-1797fa69ac6ff.m4a) ## [Ep. 171 – Grit, Gratitude, & the Human Side of Business with Jim Shields](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thementallyshreddedshow/episodes/Ep--171--Grit--Gratitude---the-Human-Side-of-Business-with-Jim-Shields-e3c4i08) _2025-12-10 · Christopher DeShawn Weedon · The Mentally Shredded Show_ What if the pain you've carried could become your greatest source of power? In this raw and deeply inspiring episode, we sit down with veteran, entrepreneur, and business coach Jim Shields, a man who transformed childhood trauma and military discipline into a mission of impact, purpose, and human-centered leadership. From food stamps to Fortune 500, Jim’s journey is one of resilience, forgiveness,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/24e9aec/podcast/play/112395720/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-9%2F414081985-44100-2-628722323102a.m4a) ## [Ep. 170 – Breathe It In: A Guided Meditation to Close the Year with Clarity & Call In What’s Next](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thementallyshreddedshow/episodes/Ep--170--Breathe-It-In-A-Guided-Meditation-to-Close-the-Year-with-Clarity--Call-In-Whats-Next-e3bpm9d) _2025-12-03 · Christopher DeShawn Weedon · The Mentally Shredded Show_ Before the ball drops, before the resolutions rush in, pause. This episode is your space to reflect, release, and realign. It’s a gentle, soul-centered meditation designed to help you honor everything this year held…and powerfully choose what you're calling in next. The people. The energy. The doors. The you that’s ready to rise. In this special solo episode, your host guides you through a7-minute… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/24e9aec/podcast/play/112039661/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-2%2F413619138-44100-2-5cd1d8948d0fa.m4a) ## [Ep. 169 – Growth Accelerator: Praise the Pivot with Keesha Starr](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thementallyshreddedshow/episodes/Ep--169--Growth-Accelerator-Praise-the-Pivot-with-Keesha-Starr-e3bfqh5) _2025-11-26 · Christopher DeShawn Weedon · The Mentally Shredded Show_ What if the pivot you’re resisting is the exact path to your purpose In this transformative Growth Accelerator episode, Christopher Weedon welcomes back the ever-authentic Keesha Starr for a raw, faith-filled conversation on surrender, identity, and navigating the unknown. Whether you’re facing a career shift, a relational crossroads, or just questioning your next step, this episode meets you… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/24e9aec/podcast/play/111716325/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-26%2F413179651-44100-2-9b725688055f5.m4a) ## [Ep. 168 – A Police Officer’s Journey Through Trauma, Shame, and Healing with Adam A. Meyers](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thementallyshreddedshow/episodes/Ep--168--A-Police-Officers-Journey-Through-Trauma--Shame--and-Healing-with-Adam-A--Meyers-e3b5kpp) _2025-11-19 · Christopher DeShawn Weedon · The Mentally Shredded Show_ "I took a life in the line of duty and almost lost mine in the aftermath." This isn’t just a story. It is a raw, unfiltered journey through trauma, silence, and redemption. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Adam A. Meyers, a 23-year law enforcement veteran and former U.S. Army MP, who opens up about the 2016 critical incident that shattered his world and how he fought his way back to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/24e9aec/podcast/play/111382777/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-18%2F412740314-44100-2-d7ac67130155d.m4a) ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dSJzsxT85EpH) _2025-11-19 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Ep. 167 – Reclaiming Peace: How to Set Boundaries & Protect Your Mental Health During the Holidays](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thementallyshreddedshow/episodes/Ep--167--Reclaiming-Peace-How-to-Set-Boundaries--Protect-Your-Mental-Health-During-the-Holidays-e3ariuc) _2025-11-12 · Christopher DeShawn Weedon · The Mentally Shredded Show_ The holidays can be beautiful but also emotionallyoverwhelming. Between family dynamics, perfectionism, and pressure toplease everyone, it’s easy to lose yourself in the chaos. This week on Mentally Shredded , we’re joined by therapist Maria Dimova to help you reset the narrative and reclaim peace during the season. 👤 Meet Maria Dimova Licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of The… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/24e9aec/podcast/play/111053196/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-12%2F412308890-44100-2-dd7c8c124366b.m4a) ## [Ep. 166 – Your November Reset: A Meditation to Reclaim Peace, Boundaries, and Purpose Before the Holiday Rush](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thementallyshreddedshow/episodes/Ep--166--Your-November-Reset-A-Meditation-to-Reclaim-Peace--Boundaries--and-Purpose-Before-the-Holiday-Rush-e3agasg) _2025-11-05 · Christopher DeShawn Weedon · The Mentally Shredded Show_ Before the holiday chaos begins… pause. 🧘🏽‍♂️ This 7-minute meditation will help you reset your energy, reclaim your peace, and remember what actually matters this season. You don’t have to run on empty to show love. You don’t have to please everyone to feel worthy. You get to choose how you show up, grounded, full, andpresent. ✨ Start your month with clarity. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/24e9aec/podcast/play/110684496/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-4%2F410587730-44100-2-f13a778d0020d.m4a) ## [Ep. 165 – The Silent Fight: Shannon La Douce, PMHNP-BC on Trauma, Grit, and Breaking Mental Health Stigma](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thementallyshreddedshow/episodes/Ep--165--The-Silent-Fight-Shannon-La-Douce--PMHNP-BC-on-Trauma--Grit--and-Breaking-Mental-Health-Stigma-e3a47f7) _2025-10-29 · Christopher DeShawn Weedon · The Mentally Shredded Show_ What if your pain was invisible and no one believed it was real? This powerful episode dives deep into the lived experience of Shannon La Douce, a veteran, CrossFit coach, single mother, and licensed psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Her journey from being the only girl on all-boys hockey teams to becoming a voice for trauma-informed care is one of grit, heart, and undeniable purpose.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/24e9aec/podcast/play/110287783/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-27%2F02354739-837f-f106-65ac-f906a9c22b1e.mp3) ## [Ep. 164 – ADHD Is Not a Limitation: Unlocking Focus, Drive & Purpose with Hannah Bookbinder (Originally aired October 22, 2025)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thementallyshreddedshow/episodes/Ep--164--ADHD-Is-Not-a-Limitation-Unlocking-Focus--Drive--Purpose-with-Hannah-Bookbinder-Originally-aired-October-22--2025-e3a4c1u) _2025-10-22 · Christopher DeShawn Weedon · The Mentally Shredded Show_ What if the very thing you thought was holding you back…was actually your greatest strength? In this eye-opening episode, we break the stigma around ADHD and discover how it can fuel success, not failure. Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, or parent, this conversation will shift how you view neurodivergence and personal growth. 👤 Meet Hannah Bookbinder — academic coach, ADHD advocate, and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/24e9aec/podcast/play/110292478/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-27%2Fc690acf0-83cf-25bf-5b21-807a9af5cb63.mp3) ## [Ep. 164 – ADHD Is Not a Limitation: Unlocking Focus, Drive & Purpose with Hannah Bookbinder](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thementallyshreddedshow/episodes/Ep--164--ADHD-Is-Not-a-Limitation-Unlocking-Focus--Drive--Purpose-with-Hannah-Bookbinder-e39srne) _2025-10-22 · Christopher DeShawn Weedon · The Mentally Shredded Show_ What if the very thing you thought was holding you back…was actually your greatest strength? In this eye-opening episode, we break the stigma around ADHD and discover how it can fuel success, not failure. Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, or parent, this conversation will shifthow you view neurodivergence and personal growth. 👤 Meet Hannah Bookbinder — academic coach, ADHD advocate, and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/24e9aec/podcast/play/110046382/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-22%2F409750723-44100-2-eba8179378e14.mp3) ## [THE MANDELA EFFECT GAME](https://mentallyscrewed.com/the-mandela-effect-game) _2025-10-21 · Mentally Screwed_ On this episode of The Mentally Screwed Podcast we play a fun game! Most of us need a break from life. So, get everyone into the room, and let's play this memory game together. Let's destress, relax, and have a few laughs. What else are you gonna do, work at your job? This game will test your mind. You will find out quickly how good your memory actually is? But don't be fooled, this game will… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mentallyscrewed/The_Mandela_Effect.mp3?dest-id=982442) ## [DON'T DO THIS BEFORE A DATE](https://mentallyscrewed.com/dont-do-this-before-a-date) _2025-10-14 · Mentally Screwed_ ANXIOUS BEFORE A FIRST DATE? WATCH THIS! First dates are awkward. Both guys and girls can be self conscious going into it. I think girls tend to think into things more than guys do. However, girls do hide it better. On this episode of the Mentally Screwed podcast i turn the tables and give my example of what it would look like if a guy thought into things as much as girls did. Don't do this before… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mentallyscrewed/The_First_Date_Pep_Talk.mp3?dest-id=982442) ## [DAMN IT RICK!](https://mentallyscrewed.com/damn-it-rick) _2025-10-07 · Mentally Screwed_ On this ep of the Mentally Screwed Podcast ...... well, i tried to do a podcast ep but Rick, my friend and new "assistant", had an issue. So, this ep is about Rick. Thanks a lot Rick! 🙄👎 SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram ==== https://www.instagram.com/anthonyc\_comedy/ Twitter ==== https://twitter.com/anthonyc\_comedy [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mentallyscrewed/Damn_it_Rick.mp3?dest-id=982442) ## [The Word Police](https://mentallyscrewed.com/you-cant-say-that) _2025-09-30 · Mentally Screwed_ YOU CAN"T SAY THAT! "Sticks and Stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me." This saying doesn't seem to apply these days. On this Ep of The Mentally Screwed Podcast i have some fun with the "word police". We have all crossed paths with them at some point in our lives. You can't take comedy seriously, because if you do, that in it's self is funny. If you enjoy this, please share it… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mentallyscrewed/Cant_Say_That.mp3?dest-id=982442)