Beyond the Surface: Breaking a Stigma

Today we talk about the importance of self talk and the importance of reconnecting to the present moment. Our days are full of distractions and stressors so it is of the utmost importance that we allow ourselves time to slow down and reconnect to the present moment during our busy days. Learn about the importances of pausing and giving the mind a break. We talk about box breathing and join in practicing it with me.

The host, Beau Rydalch, shares the importance of taking care of our mental health, physical health, and spiritual health in order to find peace and happiness on a daily basis. The host shares personal experiences and also invites the listeners to practice different forms of self-care.

Sedrick Barefield shares the importance of having dreams and setting goals to achieve them. He emphasizes the importance of the mindsets we have when striving to achieve what we want throughout different steps of the process.

In this podcast, the host interviews Rachael Newkirk. They talk about Rachael's story of childhood, marriage, divorce, and what pushed her to the point of attempting suicide in early January. They also talk about what she has learned after being propelled forward from her rock bottom to become who she is today. They also touch on other topics such as social media, self-confidence, and the importance of doing what is best for ourselves as individuals.

In this episode, the host talks about the importance of using social media wisely. The podcast focuses on avoiding comparisons and seeking to find our individual forms of pure expression.

In this episode, the host talks about how we can find purpose in our lives. He talks about the challenges of finding purpose starts from an individual moment and learning how to react with patience and persistence. The podcast also gets into tips on how to overcome anxiety, fear, and learning to spark creativity.

In this episode, the host talks about the importance of building good self-talk habits.

In this episode, the host talks about the mental and physical benefits of meditation. More specifically, he talks about how meditation has helped him on a spiritual level as well as with his personal battles with anxiety and depression. The host also gives advice on how to begin practicing meditation.

In this episode, the host talks about the importance of listening to understand rather than listening to be heard. He also talks about how this goes hand in hand with battling our egos.

The host talks about the power that awareness brings to our lives not only for ourselves, but also how it naturally allows us to be more empathetic towards others.

The host talks about how being calm and harnessing its power is one of our strongest weapons against the day to day stressors and challenges of life.

In this episode, the host talks about the importance of allowing ourselves to feel and analyze our emotions and experiences in order to let go of that which does not serve us and find peace.

This episode focuses on the importance of being grateful and the power that gratitude has on our daily lives.

Janely Garcia, a University of California at Fullerton cheerleader, is a native of Santa Ana, California and from an immigrant family from Puebla, Mexico. Janely shares what it was like growing up in an immigrant family, her experiences of being a victim of sexual abuse as a child and teen, her battles with self harming, her battles with suicide attempts, and she gives voice to how all the hard moments in her life do not define her. Truly an empowering story that tugs at the heart strings.

Kimberly Tocco a mother of four, real estate agent, and philanthropist shares the story of her son Jason who committed suicide in 2011. She goes into depth on what happened that morning, and how that event has inspired her to leave a legacy for her son. She talks about her book that will soon be released and multiple factors that cause the negative stigma surrounding mental health.

Former Brigham Young University quarterback and mental health activist Tanner Mangum opens up about his battles with mental health. He shares his story of becoming aware to what he was experiencing, the fears he faced when contemplating asking for help, and the amazing things that getting help and sharing his story have done for him.

ESPN700 producer and Utah native Porter Larsen shares his battles with mental illness. He dives into the anxiety and depression that resulted from the untimely and tragic death of his father. Porter and the host also talk about multiple things that could possibly affect one's mental illness as well as possible things that could cause the negative stigma that surrounds it.

Former University of Utah Soccer player and current University of Utah student Kate Hinckley shares her story on how she has battled depression, anxiety, and a personality disorder. She shares her inspiring story of persistence and gives insight into how to cope with said disorders. She truly is an inspiration.

Former division 1 softball player, Seattle, WA native, and current British National Softball Team member Aubrey Peterson shares her story. She and the host dive into how she believes that her childhood trauma is the reason for her developing an anxiety disorder as well as depression. Aubrey and the host also discuss the importance of educating youth in schools about mental illness. Her story is truly inspiring!

Former collegiate and professional basketball player Carlon Brown shares his story of how he dealt with the ups and downs of his basketball career (i.e., transferring schools, transitioning from college to pro, and dealing with injuries). Is a must listen for anyone in sports. Carlon and Beau also talk about how to balance a healthy mind and a competitive mind in the world of sports.

Former University of Utah Mens Basketball star, current professional basketball player, and Southern California Native Sedrick Barefield shares his story about his dealings with mental health during his basketball career. Sedrick also shares how he has learned to cope with his depressive and anxious moments.