Think working in mental health is just sitting and listening? The reality is a chaotic, high volume front line where workers face severe psychological crises every single day. In this episode, our host sits down with the author of “So You Want To Work in Mental Health?: The Good, the Bad, and the Unforgettable,” Cliffard Mayo, MBA, LAC, to pull back the curt ... Show More
Jun 2025
The Bipolar Hack I Ignored for Years: Our Host’s Personal Walking Story
What if a secret weapon in managing bipolar disorder isn’t a new medication or a breakthrough therapy — but a brisk 20-minute walk? In this refreshingly honest and hilariously relatable episode, Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and Dr. Nicole Washington take on the l ... Show More
43m 45s
Aug 2025
Firing Your Mental Health Provider: Ending Gracefully, Safely, and Professionally
Do you feel trapped in a therapy or psychiatry relationship that feels stagnant, unsettling, or just plain wrong? This episode pulls no punches as hosts Gabe Howard — who lives with bipolar disorder — and Dr. Nicole Washington — a board certified psychiatrist — tackle the uncomfo ... Show More
41m 18s
Mar 2025
Andrew Yang & Vivek Ramaswamy: The Democrats Leadership Crisis & What It Really Means To Be An American
Story #1: Will sits down with Founder & Co-chair of the Forward Party & 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate, Andrew Yang to discuss the crisis of leadership and lack of direction within the current Democrat party, and whether, in a country where the political alignment is radi ... Show More
1h 20m
Mar 2024
Speed Shift from Mania to Steady Thoughts (and How to Manage)
Many people with bipolar disorder miss the feeling of mania despite its destructive nature. Today, we discuss the complexity of treating bipolar disorder, emphasizing the importance of patience, concrete examples of symptoms, and the fact that medication can help stabilize and po ... Show More
38m 36s
Jan 2024
“I Have Always Cared a Lot What Other People Think of Me”
Congressman Adam Smith spent years quietly struggling with both anxiety and physical pain, while serving the people of his state and the entire country in Washington D.C. For many years, holding public office meant hiding things like mental health struggles, but things have chang ... Show More
42m 23s