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The Golden Spoon
The Golden Spoon is here to help anyone who struggles with the largest internal problems all the way down to small day-in and day-out bumps in the road. We are two guys who have come to the conclusion that everyone who has a heart beating inside them deserves to get all forms of mental help, counseling, and love, so pick up a tiny golden spoon and dig a little deeper with us on your journey!
Episodes
The Golden SpoonS19E9 - Repairing
Send us Fan Mail Repairing your mental health and relationships starts with a concurrent focus on personal self-regulation and intentional interpersonal…
The Golden SpoonS19E8 - Peace In Preparation
Send us Fan Mail the mental and tactical shift from panic to composure by doing the hard work before a crisis hits. It is the operational philosophy behind…
The Golden SpoonS19E7 - People Of Intrest
Send us Fan Mail Recognizing threats early prevents accidents, deters crime, reduces human error, and allows communities to act before minor risks turn into…
The Golden SpoonS19E6 - Life Within Fear
Send us Fan Mail You can turn fear into an advantage by reframing its physical energy as a biological signal for action rather than a stop sign. Fear sharpens…
The Golden SpoonS19E5 - Who's The Opp?
Send us Fan Mail An "opp" is slang for an opposition or rival, but there is no real enemy or rival here. When it comes to mental health, there isn't a physical…
The Golden SpoonS19E4 - To Proud Of A Man v2026
Send us Fan Mail Male pride is a complex psychological and cultural construct that heavily shapes a man's identity, behavior, and relationships. It operates as…
The Golden SpoonS19E3 - Ask Me
Send us Fan Mail We crave asking other people questions instead of using Google because we want genuine human connection, tailored advice, and trusted personal…
The Golden SpoonS19E2 - The Millennial Struggle
Send us Fan Mail Millennials face a unique and pervasive state of survival mode as they enter middle age, caught between broken economic goalposts and the…
The Golden SpoonS19E1 - The Making of Memories
Send us Fan Mail Creating a special memory with people you care about requires planning a shared experience, being fully present, and capturing the moment. To…
The Golden SpoonS18E12 - In The Jump Seat
Send us Fan Mail Being unprepared for a move requires an emergency triage approach: pause panic, secure absolute essentials, and focus strictly on core…
The Golden SpoonS18E11 - Safer Barrier
Send us Fan Mail To make any space feel like home, you need to fill it with personal touches, soft lighting, and comforting textures that reflect who you are…
The Golden SpoonS18E10 - The Noise
Send us Fan Mail We deal with noise daily, ranging from environmental sounds like traffic and construction to specific trigger noises like chewing or…
The Golden SpoonS18E9 - When Crisis Strikes
Send us Fan Mail When receiving advice or support from someone dealing with mental health issues, listen with an open mind, stay calm, and avoid judgment…
The Golden SpoonS18E8 - Hands of Danger
Send us Fan Mail For everyday life safety, practice basic situational awareness: always scan your exits, lock doors immediately upon entry, keep your phone…
The Golden SpoonS18E7 - Ignorance or Stupidity
Send us Fan Mail While ignorance is a temporary lack of knowledge or information that can be cured through education, stupidity generally implies a baseline…
The Golden SpoonS18E6 - Heavy Hearts
Send us Fan Mail Human emotions are complex psychological and physiological responses to significant events, consisting of subjective experiences, bodily…
The Golden SpoonS18E5 - Active Summer
Send us Fan Mail Structure gives kids a predictable rhythm, preventing the behavioral meltdowns, excessive screen time, and "summer slide" (academic…
The Golden SpoonS18E4 - That's Upsetting
Send us Fan Mail Being upset is an emotional or mental disturbance usually triggered by disappointment, unfairness, or hurtful events. It is a broad umbrella…
The Golden SpoonS18E3 - Lost Creativity
Send us Fan Mail Losing your creativity isn't a permanent loss; it's usually just blocked by burnout, perfectionism, or overstimulation. To get your creative…
The Golden SpoonS18E2 - Birthday Thoughts
Send us Fan Mail Birthdays are major psychological milestones that can trigger complex emotions, ranging from joy and connection to anxiety, loneliness, or…
The Golden SpoonS18E1 - Is The Customer Always Right?
Send us Fan Mail The Customer's Perspective Goal-Oriented: Shoppers usually have a specific item or objective in mind. When they can't find what they need or…
The Golden SpoonS17E12 - So Far So Father
Send us Fan Mail The concept of fatherhood is highly multifaceted, extending well beyond biological ties to include adoptive fathers, stepfathers, and other…
The Golden SpoonS17E11 - Be That Guy
Send us Fan Mail Being a good man isn’t about ticking off a perfect checklist; it’s an ongoing, daily choice to align your actions with strong, positive…
The Golden SpoonS17E10 - Effects Of Abuse
Send us Fan Mail Abuse is a pattern of power and control used to intimidate, manipulate, or harm someone. It doesn't always leave physical marks and can affect…
The Golden SpoonS17E9 - Don't Be That Guy
Send us Fan Mail Don't be that guy" is a common phrase used to caution someone against acting obnoxious, inconsiderate, or socially inappropriate. It means you…
The Golden SpoonS17E8 - Gardening Your Mental Health
Send us Fan Mail Gardening significantly improves mental health by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms, while fostering mindfulness, purpose, and…
The Golden SpoonS17E7 - The Markets Marketing
Send us Fan Mail Store misleading marketing involves deceptive practices like false claims, hidden fees, and "bait-and-switch" tactics that trick consumers…
The Golden SpoonS17E6 - Weird Things People Do Pt. 5
Send us Fan Mail Are you ready for this fifth episode to this series? Have you ever done any sort of human thing? Have you been on outside lately and seen…
The Golden SpoonS17E5 - Be A Man: Open Up
Send us Fan Mail Recent data indicates a critical, often silent, crisis in men’s mental health, with nearly 1 in 5 men experiencing mental health conditions…
The Golden SpoonS17E4 - Happenstance
Send us Fan Mail Unexpected events are viewed as opportunities for growth rather than disruptive setbacks. By cultivating curiosity, persistence, and…
The Golden SpoonS17E3 - My Awareness
Send us Fan Mail Self-awareness is the conscious ability to understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and values, as well as how these are perceived…
The Golden SpoonS17E2 - That Side Eye
Send us Fan Mail Not looking back in recovery means focusing on present actions and future goals rather than being consumed by past guilt or mistakes. Recovery…
The Golden SpoonS17E1 - At Camp Ft. Sam & Bailey
Send us Fan Mail Camping significantly boosts mental health by reducing stress (lowering cortisol), increasing serotonin and dopamine, and improving sleep by…
The Golden SpoonS16E12 - What's The Purpose
Send us Fan Mail Key Aspects and Examples of Purpose Life Purpose: An abiding intention to make a positive mark on the world, such as mentoring others…
The Golden SpoonS16E11 - Pick Your Hard: Psychedelic Medic Ft. Melissa Lavasani
Send us Fan Mail Melissa Lavasani is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Washington, DC-based Psychedelic Medicine Coalition, a national association…
The Golden SpoonS16E10 - Speaking In Absolutes
Send us Fan Mail Absolutes in mental health, or "all-or-nothing" thinking, are cognitive distortions using rigid terms like "always," "never," "everyone," or…
The Golden SpoonS16E9 - Adult Temper
Send us Fan Mail Temperament—innate, genetically influenced behavioral styles such as reactivity, sociability, and emotionality—serves as the foundation for…
The Golden SpoonS16E8 - Are you the reflection of your parents?
Send us Fan Mail Children often act as direct mirrors of their parents, inheriting behaviors, attitudes, and emotional patterns. This reflection manifests…
The Golden SpoonS16E7 - To Show Love
Send us Fan Mail Visible, actionable love is best shown through consistent small gestures, physical affection, and acts of service that prioritize a partner's…
The Golden SpoonS16E6 - Take Into Consideration
Send us Fan Mail Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being, affecting how individuals think, feel, and act. Prioritizing it…
The Golden SpoonS16E5 - The Buzzards Be Circling
Send us Fan Mail The phrase "the buzzards are circling" symbolizes that trouble, downfall, or severe challenges are imminent, often implying that enemies or…
The Golden SpoonS16E4 - S*** To Sunshine
Send us Fan Mail "Turning something bad into sunshine" means actively transforming a negative situation, feeling, or experience into something positive…
The Golden SpoonS16E3 - Survivors of the Game
Send us Fan Mail Life in the game of Survivor is an intense, stripped-down version of reality, focusing on survival, strategy, and social dynamics, mirroring…
The Golden SpoonS16E2 - Therapy From AI
Send us Fan Mail AI therapy studies show promise for mild/moderate anxiety and depression, with chatbots like Therabot reducing symptoms in trials, offering…
The Golden SpoonS16E1 - 2026 Predict
Send us Fan Mail A New Year really means a symbolic fresh start for renewal, reflection, and hope, marking the end of one cycle and the beginning of another…
The Golden SpoonS15E12 - The Reason For The Season
Send us Fan Mail Have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. We hope you enjoy this episode. Enjoy time with your family and friends. This week we would like to…
The Golden SpoonS15E11 - Brining The Yule Tide
Send us Fan Mail Christmas history blends Christian celebration of Jesus' birth with ancient pagan winter solstice festivals, adopting traditions like…
The Golden SpoonS15E10 - More Money More Memories?
Send us Fan Mail Memories vs. money is a classic trade-off: money provides security and enables experiences, while memories offer lasting internal joy, peace…
The Golden SpoonS15E9 - A Cash Grab?
Send us Fan Mail Mental health challenges are common among young college students, with anxiety and depression being the most prevalent issues. These struggles…
The Golden SpoonS15E8 - Stats for Ya
Send us Fan Mail In 2025, statistics show that a historically high number of U.S. adults are experiencing depression, with over 18% reporting having it or…
The Golden SpoonS15E7 - Kids on Social Media
Send us Fan Mail Social media has significant negative effects on youth, including increased rates of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, often due to…
The Golden SpoonS15E6 - Misconduct Becoming Permissable
Send us Fan Mail The "broken windows" theory suggests that minor signs of disorder, like a broken window, can lead to more serious crime, and its application…
The Golden SpoonS15E5 - A Lifespan
Send us Fan Mail You should cherish Thanksgiving because it provides a dedicated time to focus on gratitude, strengthen relationships with loved ones, and…
The Golden SpoonS15E4 - A Fright To Remember
Send us Fan Mail Halloween started with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of winter. The…
The Golden SpoonS15E3 - Hobbies, Life, and Personal Info
Send us Fan Mail Engaging in hobbies is strongly associated with better health, happiness, and life satisfaction, particularly for older adults. The benefits…
The Golden SpoonS15E2 - Words Of Affirmation To A Man
Send us Fan Mail Kind words are important because they can heal, build strong relationships, and empower others, while also demonstrating your own positive…
The Golden SpoonS15E1 - A Behavior
Send us Fan Mail Behaviorism is a school of psychology emphasizing that environmental factors shape all observable behavior, which is learned through…
The Golden SpoonS14E12 - A Worry Stone
Send us Fan Mail Worry stones don't have a single origin but evolved from folk practices in ancient cultures, including Greece, Tibet, Ireland, and Native…
The Golden SpoonS14E11 - Can You Feel The Love Ft. Nick Tyler, Lucy, and Sam
Send us Fan Mail This episode is full of fun and bright inspiration please welcome our special Guest Nick Tyler. Nick is a Board Member for the American…
The Golden SpoonS14E10 - Human Decency
Send us Fan Mail Human decency refers to the fundamental personal qualities of kindness, honesty, good manners, and respect for others, particularly in…