Mental Perk
Real people...Real Issues...Real Talk. Destigmatizing misconceptions about mental health and encourage conversations about tough topics. We understand all of us are impacted by the effects of mental health in different ways. We want to highlight guests who are winning the battle, their very real struggles, and how honest talk can change the way we view mental health. We want everyone to know "You're Worthy...We're in this together".
Episodes
44 episodes
Mental Perk Vol 45 - Saving a Child from the Hands of Addiction
Mental Perk welcomes Lisa Beaty. Lisa tells her incredible and heartfelt story of her son's journey through addiction. She describes the challenges as a mother to support her child but also the toll addiction takes on individuals, families, and...
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Mental Perk Vol 44 - "The Call": Bringing Home the Lost and Taken
Mental Perk welcomes Brianne Kelly to talk about her mission and passion, locating missing persons and supporting their families. Brianne's story started with the tragic loss on her unborn daughter and turned her pain into a remarkable cause. S...
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Mental Perk Vol 43: The impact of Human Design
Mental Perk hosts Larry Armsteed as he discussed his own journey with mental health, how he copes, as well as his developed interest in Human Design. He discusses how human design impacts his life and business and helps him better understand pe...
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Mental Perk Vol 42: Tourettes: Not a Disability but a Different Ability
Mental Perk welcomes Jeanna DiVietro of TicsTripsTruths to talk about her journey with Tourettes Syndrome. Jeanna approaches life with humor, perspective and inspiration as she raises awareness for Tourettes in a very unconventional way. This e...
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Mental Perk Vol 41: It is not your time Patti....and the One True Constant
Patti Foster shares her phenomenal story of faith and hope after a near death experience and recovery from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Following her accident, Patti is an advocate and a blessing to others who suffer with TBI. She shines her...
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Mental Perk Vol 40: Traumatic Brain Injury: A Miraculous Story of Recovery and Hope
Aimee Muir shares her story of triumph in the face of an unthinkable automobile accident and how hope, pure determination and the support of loved ones can change inevitable circumstances. Amy used her own tragedy to change the lives of other...
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Mental Perk Vol 39 - Using Comedy Improv to Heal Victims of Sex Trafficking
Dave Ebert is an Improv Comedian and Missionary who uses his gifts and talents to help heal the emotional pain of sex trafficking victims. Dave describes in detail how humor and comedy saved his life in his own battle with depression and suicid...
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Mental Perk Vol 38: SWAT and Mental Health: Pain Shared is Pain Divided
Richard "Trey" Ashcroft is a career police officer, member of the Garland SWAT Team, and President of the Police Association. Trey highlights the challenges police officers face on the job and in their personal lives and the importance of manag...
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Mental Perk Vol 37: Comedy and Grief: Living in the Moment
Mental Perk welcomes Brad Newton, a former educator, an official photographer for the Texas Rangers, as well as an Improv Comedian with a mission. Brad talks about his experience as an educator as well as his amazing career with the Texas Range...
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Mental Perk Vol 36: Firemen and Mental Health: Don't Let Your Bucket Get Full!
Jacob Talley discusses the impact of experiencing PTSD as a firefighter and first responder. He highlights the stigma of mental health in his industry and the dangers it poses when left untreated. In this episode, Talley opens the discussion of...
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Mental Perk Vol 35: Carrying the Log to Honor Fallen Veterans
Anthony "Tony" Monnin visits Mental Perk to talk about his non-profit organization, Carry On, that honors fallen veterans and first responders through the symbolic carrying of the log on special memorial occasions. Tony shares his first hand ex...
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Mental Perk Vol 34: Transforming your Self-Sabotage into your Super Power
Mental Perk welcomes Elizabeth de Moraes, a formerly shy introvert turned acclaimed international performer, motivational speaker (including TEDx), master communication coach, and trained transformational coach with a career that spans multiple...
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Mental Perk Vol 33: Discussing Modern Dating with Karla and Brandi
Karla and Brandi discuss the trials of modern dating with a nostalgic perspective. Tune in to hear details about social media, dating apps, first dates and so much more. While dating has many new challenges, one thing stands true: "You're Worth...
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Mental Perk Vol 32: Trauma Happens...Choosing Not to be a Victim.
Dr. Sarah Wakefield, the Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Texas Tech University Health Science Center and the School of Medicine, talks about her career as a Board Certified Psychiatrist, Forensic Psychiatrist as well as the amazing com...
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Mental Perk Vol 31: Karla and Brandi Discussing Celebrities and Mental Health
Brandi and Karla highlight the importance of mental health awareness through their discussion of celebrity mental health initiatives. The Mental Perk hosts get real with their audience and really dig into normalizing mental health conversations...
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Mental Perk: Vol 30: Firefighters and Mental Health- Everything is OK....but not really!
Justin Beamis is a firefighter who truly understands the challenges of first responders and mental health. Based on his own experiences, Justin is empowering first responders through updated and interactive trainings and making sure depar...
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Mental Perk Vol 29: The Scourge of Fentanyl: One Pill Can Kill
DEA Special Agent Eduardo Chavez discusses the growing crisis and distribution of illegal drugs across the United States, most importantly Fentanyl. Special Agent Chavez has a career that expands over 22 years with multiple roles in the agency ...
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Mental Perk Vol 28: The Key to Depression is Connection-We are Better Together!
Israel Lewis is a Licensed Professional Counselor for the last 25 years and the founder and director of the Sulpher Springs Counseling Center in Sulphur Springs, Texas. In this episode Israel describes his battle after a routine sur...
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Mental Perk Vol 27: Part 2: Grief is Your Last Act of Love; Time Just Keeps Going; the Devastating Loss of a Father to a Drunk Driver
Alyssa Guzman talks about witnessing the death of her father. This episode is Part II of the story describing devastating and tragic loss Alyssa, her Mother, and two brothers faced when Sam Guzman was senselessly hit by a drunk driver while ten...
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Mental Perk Vol 26: Part 1: Grief is Your Last Act of Love; Devastating Loss of a Spouse to a Drunk Driver
Michelle Guzman tells her heart wrenching story about losing the love of her life to a drunk driver which was also witnessed by her teenage daughter. Michelle shares who her husband, Sam Guzman, was as a person and father, their young love stor...
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Mental Perk Vol 25: Bartending is like being a Part Time Therapist
McKinley Shultz holds a full-time job, while completing her degree and working in the evenings as a bartender. She describes the valuable aspects of her job and the interaction she has with patrons who come in search of connection and a good dr...
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Mental Perk Vol 24: Getting to Know Your Host Part2: Ketchup on Everything!
It’s finally here! Part 2 of getting to know your Mental Perk hosts. Karla and Brandi ask each other thought provoking questions with a little sense of humor. Our goal is to get real with our audience and make sure each of you know “You’re &nbs...
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Mental Perk Vol 23: Dentisty and Mental Health: Relieving Anxiety Starts at the Front Desk
Mental Perk welcomes Dr. Kelly Robinson, DDS to talk about then impact of mental health in her practice. In this podcast, Dr. Robinson talks about the levels of anxiety her patients experience due to their perceptions of dental care, the ...
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Episode 23
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Mental Perk Vol 22: Mental Health on Campus with the SMU WESTies: The Difference Between Being Hurt or Injured
Mental Perk interviews Michael Habib and Michelle Tes from Southern Methodist University Campus (SMU). Michael and Michelle discuss their roles as members of the Well-Being Education Student Team (WEST) and the impact their organization i...
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Mental Perk Vol 21: Beating PTSD: Moving from Flight back to Fight
Nicole Plotner, an SMU student, shares her inspirational story of grief, PTSD and recovery following the tragic loss of her father. Nicole describes how she navigated the shock of her father's sudden decline at an early age, how she had to grow...
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Episode 21
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