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State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast
Welcome to the State of Mind Podcast. Tools, stories, and truth on being human. My name is Mike Stroh a Psychotherapist with a Masters in Counselling Psychology. This is a podcast for living with courage, clarity, and compassion. Through these conversations, I hope we don't just learn what people do, I hope we learn how they became the kind of person who can do what they do.
Episodes
- State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast
#126 - How We Can Build Deeper Connections In A Lonely World with Relationship Coach Andre Paradis
Your relationships shape the quality of your life more than your career, your money or your house. That's where relationship coach Andre Paradis starts, and…
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#125 - Are Your Emotions 'Wrong'? Why You Need To Rethink How You Feel with Dr. Jenn Veilleux
Emotions aren't right or wrong. They're messages, and learning to read them can change how you handle anxiety, shame, and everyday stress. In this episode of…
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#124 - Why an ER Doctor Gave His Kidney to a Complete Stranger | Dr. Matt Harmody
What makes someone give a kidney to a complete stranger? In this episode of the State of Mind Mental Health Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Matt Harmody, a…
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#123 - No One Taught Me How to Be a Man | Race, Porn, Loneliness & Raising Sons | Dr. Larry Freeney
Most people spend their lives seeking external validation, but Dr. Larry Freeney spent his proving he deserved to exist. Born in East Texas to a family that…
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#122 - Sweat Dries, Blood Clots, and Broken Bones Heal - How Determination, Community, and Hope Transform Our Lives with Jay Setchell
I sit down with Jay Setchell — Marine Corps veteran, serial entrepreneur, and author — who has died and been brought back more than once. At nineteen, Jay was…
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#121 - Limerence: The Psychology of Obsessive Romantic Longing with Amanda McCracken
On this episode of the State of Mind Mental Health Podcast, I sit down with award-winning journalist Amanda McCracken, author of When Longing Becomes Your…
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#120 - I Love Not Knowing - Humility, Addiction Recovery, and Getting Out of Your Own Way with Daryl Dittmer
In this episode of the State of Mind Mental Health Podcast, I sit down with Daryl Dittmer — author of When I Stop Fighting and When You Stop Fighting, coach…
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#119 - Masking, Missed Diagnoses, ADHD in Relationships and Tools that Work with Dr. Bryan Gastelle
On this episode of the State of Mind Mental Health Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Bryan Gastelle, a clinical psychologist and the founder of Empower…
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#118 - The Pathway to Violence: Why "Random" Attacks Almost Never Are | Grievance, Isolation, and the Long Runway Before an Attack with Robert Mahoney, MA
In this episode of the State of Mind Mental Health Podcast, I sit down with Robert Mahoney, CEO and founder of TVTP Solutions, for a conversation about…
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#117 - "How Does That Make You Feel?" Isn't Therapy with Dr. Greg Obert, PsyD on Getting Real Results
On this episode of the State of Mind Mental Health Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Greg Obert, clinical psychologist and founder of Royal Oasis Psychotherapy…
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#116 - From Juvenile Detention to Medical Doctor: Dr. Dhruva Gulur on Rebuilding Your Life & Identity
In this episode of the State of Mind Mental Health Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Dhruva Gulur, a physician whose life reads like several lives stacked on top of…
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#115 - It's Never About the Messy Kitchen: Therapist Martina Nova on What Couples Are Really Fighting About
In this episode of the State of Mind Mental Health Podcast, I sit down with Martina Nova — therapist, co-parent, mom of two, and author of the new book Same…
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#114 - I Let Nervous System Expert Sherry Shaban Diagnose My Eating Habits Live On the Show
In this episode of the State of Mind Mental Health Podcast, I sit down with Sherry Shaban, osteopath, certified athletic therapist, and founder of Make Peace…
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#113 - Ex-FBI Agent Reveals the Pattern of Evil He Saw for 24 Years with Eric Robinson
In this episode of the State of Mind Mental Health Podcast, I sit down with Eric Robinson — a man who spent 24 years in the FBI, 15 of them as a SWAT operator…
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#112 - Why Men Can't Feel Happy (Even When Life Is Good) with Stefanos Koutsoumpis PhD
I sit down with Stefanos Koutsoumpis, a men's coach based in Athens, Greece, who holds a PhD in physics and a hard-won understanding of what it actually means…
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#111 - She Tried to Rob a Bank. Then Got Her PhD. | Addiction, Codependency, Recovery & More with Dr. Sarah Michaud
She tried to rob a bank at 21 to pay a cocaine dealer. Ended up committed to a psych hospital. Then — 10 years later — went back as a licensed psychologist…
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#110 - Buddhist Psychology Meets Western Therapy with Bill Belanger M.A.
In this episode of the State of Mind Mental Health Podcast, I sit down with Bill Belanger — psychotherapist, 20+ year Buddhist meditation practitioner, and…
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#109 - The Other Side of the Gun: Susan Snow on Murder, Survival, and Reclaiming Her Power Through Forgiveness
I sit down with Susan Snow — author, speaker, and trauma resiliency coach — who was just 17 years old when her father, an LAPD robbery homicide detective, was…
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#108 - Doing Too Much, Feeling Everything: Dr. Danielle Griffin on Breaking the Overachiever Burnout Cycle
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Danielle Griffin — somatic exercise therapist, certified hypnotherapist, and former higher education researcher — to talk…
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#107 - Why Team USA Athletes Keep Losing Their Lives - With Team USA Bobsledder - William Person
In this episode of the State of Mind Mental Health Podcast, I sit down with William Person — a 9-year member of Team USA's Olympic bobsled program and the lead…
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#106 - Iran Used Children as Minesweepers - The Story of Iranian Resistance to Authoritarian Theocracy
I sit down with Zolal Habibi, a longtime member of the Iranian Resistance and the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), for a conversation that pulls…
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#105 - Talent Moves Needles. Mindset Moves Mountains With Professional Athlete Mindset Coach Sandy Cohan
Sandy Cohen on Mindset, Belief, and Why Talent Is Overrated Sandy Cohen is a professional mindset development coach, author of three books, and a former hockey…
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#104 - They're Always Watching — Parenting in High Conflict with Dr. David Marcus
What if your children are absorbing everything — the tension, the conflict, the words you think they can't hear? In this episode, Mike sits down with Dr. David…
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#103 - Demystifying Hypnotherapy - What Olympic Athletes Know About the Mind That Most People Don't — with Craig Meriwether
Can you rewire your brain just by thinking? Hypnotherapist Craig Meriwether joins host Mike Stroh to break down how your subconscious mind is quietly running…
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#102 - Stop Healing. Start Living. From Corporate to Consciousness: Manna Abraham's Journey to Inner Peace
What if everything you've been doing to heal is actually keeping you stuck? In this episode, I sit down with Manna Abraham — former CFO, founder of the Emotion…
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#101 - Your 3-Year-Old Self Is Running the Show, Overcoming Negative Beliefs With Royal Air Force Vet Will Steel
Will Steel flew fast jets for the Royal Air Force, walked away from a dream British Airways 747 posting, and spent 15 years leading transformational programs…
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#100 - Dave Salmoni on Living With Lions, Life Threatening Fear, Fatherhood, and Staying Calm Under Pressure
In this episode, I sit down with Dave Salmoni, zoologist, producer, Animal Planet large predator expert, and one of the most fascinating men I've had the…
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#99 - How I Stopped Trying to Control Their Addiction and Found Peace with Jennifer B
What happens when someone you love is drinking (or using) and your life starts to fall apart? In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer for a brutally honest…
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#98 - Grief Ignored Becomes Grief Intensified: Emilio Parga M.Ed., on Men, Loss, and Healing What We Avoid
In this episode, Emilio Parga, a pediatric thanatologist, shares his journey of helping individuals cope with grief and loss, particularly in the wake of…
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#97 - Late Autism Diagnosis at 35, Masking, and Rebuilding a Life After Trauma - With Author Chris Carazas
In this episode, Christopher Carazas shares his profound journey through childhood challenges, mental health struggles, and the impact of divorce. He discusses…
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#96 - Law, Masculinity, and the Truth About Power with Lawyer & Professor Christine E. Ohenewah
What if power isn't something you're born with… but something you take back? In this conversation, Lawyer & Professor Christine E. Ohenewah discusses her…
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#95 - When Mental Illness & Addiction Becomes a Family Crisis - The Reiner Family Catastrophe with Professor Dave Zarnett
In this episode, we explore the intersection of compassion, honesty, and responsibility in the context of addiction and mental illness. Join us as we discuss…
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#94 - You're Not Self-Aware, You're Overthinking with Arron Lin & Mike Stroh
Most people who say "I'm too self-aware" aren't self-aware at all — they're stuck in a loop. In this episode, Mike sits down with Arron Lin, a counseling…
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#93 - Hormones, Hot Flashes, Sex & Sanity: The Millennial Truth Bomb, with Lauren A. Tetenbaum, LCSW, JD, PMH-C, MSCP
In this conversation, Lauren Tetenbaum (therapist, author, former lawyer, and in my opinion creative genious) opens the discussion no one's ever really had. We…
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#92 - The Geographical Cure for Addiction - Why Running Away Won't Fix Your Problems
I recently returned from a trip to Rome, Italy, which reminded me of the illusion of the "geographical cure." This is the belief that changing my location will…
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#91 - With Everyone to Blame, You Won't Believe How This Young Man OVERCAME Childhood Abuse, Autism, and C-PTSD
In this conversation, Lawrence C Harris shares his inspiring journey of overcoming childhood abuse, Autism, and C-PTSD. He discusses the importance of…
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#90 - Dr. Shahrzad Jalali - The RADICAL Truth About Taking Personal Responsibility for Trauma
Can we truly heal without facing our shadows? In this episode, Dr. Shahrzad Jalali dives deep into trauma, Jungian psychology, emotional awareness, and the…
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#89 - Understanding the Existential and Emotional Toll of Infertility with Clinical Psychologist Dr Julia Sen
In this conversation, Dr. Julia Sen, a clinical psychologist specializing in fertility, discusses the multifaceted challenges of infertility, including…
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#88 - Is There Anything Better Than Alcoholics Anonymous for Addiction Recovery?
In this reaction video, I review a brief discussion between Jordan Peterson and Theo Von about the 12 steps for addiction recovery. I break down the psychology…
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#87 - What Happens When Dads Review Parenting Advice? With David Zarnett, PhD
In this conversation, the Mike & Dave who are two dads delve into the complexities and rewards of parenting, drawing insights from Jordan Peterson's parenting…
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#86 - Ego Death and The Transformative Power of Psychedelics with Author AJ Murillo
In this conversation, AJ Murillo shares her profound journey of self-discovery, exploring themes of identity, relationships, and the transformative power of…
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#85 - Loneliness at the Top of Corporate Life, Alcoholism, Recovery, and Living a Life of Purpose with Nick Jonsson
In this conversation, Nick Jonsson shares his journey from Sweden to Southeast Asia, detailing his struggles with alcohol addiction, loneliness in leadership…
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#84 - Mental Health Treatment vs. Spiritual Enlightenment: Is One Better? with Sadhvi Bayvia
In this conversation, Sadhvi Bhavya shares her journey into the practice of Brahm Gyan meditation, emphasizing the importance of community, guidance, and the…
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#83 - Understanding, Preventing, and Healing from Burnout - With Entrepreneur & Investor Mike Thibodeau
From Burnout to Balance: Mental Health Tips for Entrepreneurs and Startup Teams – In this special episode of Pitch Please, Mike Thibodeau sits down with Mike…
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#82 - When Does a Friendship Become Toxic? Self Reflection, The Stoic Secret to DEEPER Bonds with Dr Zarnett
In this conversation, we delve into the complexities of friendship, exploring themes of authenticity, self-reflection, and the ethical dilemmas that arise in…
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#81 - What NO ONE Tells You About HEALING from Bipolar with Rebecca Bitton
In this conversation, Rebecca shares her experiences with burnout and bipolar disorder, emphasizing the need for self-love, accountability, and the inner work…
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#80 - How to Raise RESILIENT Kids in the Age of ENTITLEMENT with Dr Sen
In this conversation, I talk with Clinical Psychologist, Dr Julia Sen about the complexities of parenting, focusing on the emotional dynamics between parents…
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#79 - How to Address the Poor State of Student Mental Health in Schools - Brandy Samuell, M.Ed.
The discussion focuses on why it's important for schools to take proactive steps in addressing mental health and behavioral challenges. Brandy Samuel, M. Ed…
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#78 - Why Fake Positivity Is Bad For You & How to Practice Positive Psychology - Marc Fussell
The conversation explores the pitfalls of false positivity and how it contrasts with the value of positive psychology. We cover many other topics and practices…
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#77 - Debunking the Myth that Men Don't Ask for Help, Therapy for Men, Sex & Porn Addiction - with Eric Pierni, RP, CSAT
In this conversation we dig into the many myths and misperceptions around men and help seeking. I think it is a needed and important discussion that is often…
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#76 - Should You Have KIDS? Do They Make You Happy or Miserable? Why is Society Struggling with Reproduction?
In this episode we delve into a thought-provoking commentary on discussions involving JP Reacts (Awaken with JP), and Tom Bilyeu. Exploring themes of…
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#75 - Insider Story: CSIS Spy Andrew Kirsch Reveals the Psychological Impact of a Double Life
Andrew Kirsch, a former intelligence officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), shares his journey from finance to espionage and the…
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#74 - Confronting Trauma and Male Sexual Abuse with Psychotherapist Merle Yost, LMFT
Join Mike Stroh, and Merle Yost LMFT, a licensed psychotherapist, on a powerful journey of healing from childhood trauma and the impact of sexual abuse on men…
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#73 - Do You Believe in Therapy? "Bad Therapy" - Review of Joe Rogan & Abigail Shrier Discussion of Her Book
Mike and Dave's review a video from Joe Rogan's podcast with guest and author journalist, Abigail Shrier. They analyze her argument on therapy overuse. Explore…
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#72 - Do Antidepressants (SSRI's) Work? What Are The Alternatives? Gut Health, Mental Illness, & Holistic Well-being
Nicole O'Barto Trainer, a psychologist specializing in integrative approaches to mental health, discusses the connection between physical and mental…
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#71 - How to Change Your Life and Cultivate Discipline & Motivation with Meaning & Purpose with Life & Business Coach Brett Baughman
Summary Brett Baughman, a life and business coach, shares his insights and experiences in this conversation. He discusses the importance of creating the ideal…
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#70 - How to STAY SANE in the World of Click-Bait News & World Crisis
Join us, as we navigate the intricate landscape of maintaining emotional well-being amid distressing news coverage. In this conversation, we explore practical…
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#69 - The Blueprint of a Good LIFE: Values, Virtues, Ethics, and Behaviour with Ryan A Bush
Join us in a transformative conversation with Ryan A. Bush. The author of 'Become Who You Are,' A new theory of self-esteem, human greatness and the opposite…
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#68 - Face Your SHADOW - Transform Resentment Into ENLIGHTENMENT Through RESPONSIBILITY
Professor Dave & Psychotherapist Mike Discuss Resentment and Responsibility in all their glory! Summary In this conversation, we discuss the path to…
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#67 - Breaking Chains: Opioid Addiction, Prison Reform & The Road to Recovery for Incarcerated Women in Appalachia
In this eye episode, we delve deep into the heart of Appalachia to uncover stories of struggle, resilience, and hope in the face of the opioid epidemic…