My Therapist Made Me Do This Podcast: With Mario & Friends

Send us a text"When Giving Becomes a Shield" dives into the complexities of how generosity can sometimes mask deeper personal struggles. In this podcast, we explore stories of individuals who use giving as a way to shield themselves from their own vulnerabilities. Through raw, honest conversations, we uncover the fine line between altruism and self-protection, shedding light on how people navigate their own emotional barriers. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe!

Send us a textMy dawg Roman jumped on the show today to talk life, laugh and share his journey as a general contractor. thanks for listening!

Send us a textIn this episode, we dive deep into the true power of empathy—not just as a feeling but as a force for real action. Too often, we talk about understanding others, but how do we turn that understanding into meaningful change? We explore practical ways to practice empathy in daily life, from small personal interactions to larger social impact. Whether you're a leader, a friend, or someone looking to make a difference, this conversation will leave you inspired to take action with heart.

Send us a textToday I chat about the recent election results, as well as my first in person voting experience. Why are people so up in arms about who you voted for, when we as a people arent willing to have a conversation with people of differing views? Is there a such thing as a "happy medium" amongst Americans when it comes to politics?? Thanks for listening!

Send us a textToday I share my initial experiences with EMDR therapy. First used for PTSD patients, it has quickly morphed into serving a multitude of medical conditions. here is my story. Thanks for listening

Send us a textPicture this: a mobile yoga studio, a glass of wine in hand, and the person you vowed to love forever by your side. Our recent Sip and Stretch date night with Jessica was not just a break from the mundane but a rejuvenating experience for our relationship. With guidance from a yoga instructor who doubles as a mental health therapist, we explored the transformative power of intimacy and connection through yoga that prompted this episode. 

Send us a textJess is back to talk about what life is like having our first kid gone to college. We share a piece of his story and how we've adjusted to a now party of 4, instead of 5. Thanks for listening!

Send us a textMrs. Revere joins the podcast today to talk about life as a 22 year military retiree to a 7th grade elementary teacher. Thanks for listening!!

Today we're going to have a chat about the P Diddy situation. No, I'm not giving you a play by play account or my feelings on guilt or innocence, but more the players involved. Persuasion and manipulation are at an all time high in this society, and there are quite a few people who fell victim to the go along get along gang. Why are people so easily influenced, and should success be a measure to become a dictator? Join us for a conversation I'm calling “I'll follow, you lead. 

Tonight's episode is for the strong friend. The one who's there at a moments notice, thru thick and thin and down for whatever. But who checks on you strong friend? Is your personal suffering ignored for the betterment of others? Is this the result of friends with too many problems or self inflicted? We'll be live tonight on FB and IG..(YouTube this weekend hopefully!) to have a conversation simply titled “The Strong Friend”. Tune in, ask a question or say hi! 

Tonight I'm having a conversation about transitions. If there is one thing that's guaranteed in life, its that change is inevitable. How do we deal with the curveballs that life throws at us and walk out with our head held high? Dont forget to like, comment and subscribe and as always thanks for listening!

Happy Sunday folks, today we talk about the “Avoider”. Many times this term is used to categorize someone's traits in relationships, but how many of us are avoiders of people, problems and situations in real life? And why? I wanna share a part of my current phase of therapy with you all, and maybe it will give you a breakthrough faster than I've had. Join us tomorrow for “The Professional Avoider”. Thanks for listening!

Today I want to have a chat about money. We all love it and need it to survive in some form or fashion, but what about when it comes to things you're passionate about?  Should the goal in life be to get paid for things you like to do?  Is money and followers a true measure of how successful you are these days? Join me for a conversation I've coined: for the love of money. 

Hey guys!! tune in as i give a quick review of our 2023 with some of my highlights, lessons learned and the way ahead. I was a little cranky and all over the place, but I explain why lol. Happy New Year!

As approach the holiday season, I want to touch on depression. As life passes by, im realizing that battling depression is like a full time job in itself. Its times like that where you have to take a step back, reassess,, refocus and re attack how you go about life. They say theres a lesson in everything right? Heres mine. thanks for listening.

Today we're back to have a conversation about making things right. Now, no everybody doesn't need to be in your life if they've put you through hell, but some situations are usually long standing beefs that stem from a lack of communicating. Really hoping this conversation helps rekindle some valuable relationships!! 

Happy sunday folks! As life has been life-ing lately, I wanted to talk about being the bigger person. Is it better to match peoples energy that they give you? Or is it better to meet violence with violence? Thanks for listening.

Today Jess and I reflect on 15 years of marital bliss...or is it?? lol Enjoy this convo between 2 people who've got some things right and some things wrong, but we have made it work! thanks for listening!!

Today I have a little chat about how therapy has been so great for me and unfortunately how I've been put in a situation where i have to choose between my Mental Health...and possibly my career. I know i say this a lot, but I hope this episode reminds someone that you are the most valuable asset and you have to prioritize you healing and your health above all things!! Thanks for listening!

This week we have a conversation about the "crabs in a barrel" mentality and how so many see others success as their failures. Enjoy this deep dice in the world of bitter people, emotions and actions. Thanks for listening!!

Have parents become so protective of their kids, that we are building a generation of kids that have no desire to adult, have responsibility or be independent? Could overprotective parenting be the result of something missed in their own childhood or relationship? lets talk about it!! thanks for listening. 

Happy 4th of July!! Today's conversation will take a dive into the world of “Struggle love”. Some of your favorite celebrities typically take the forefront of tabloids and such when the drama in their relationship spills over into real life. what is struggle love and why do so many men and women put their significant others through it and more importantly why do they stay? Thanks for listening!! leave us a review good, bad or ugly and tell us your thoughts!

In life sometimes we have to be reminded that everyone that started with you, isn't meant to finish with you. Today I'm gonna share my recent adventures and discuss Ja Morant, not the guns, but the importance of being your own person and understand in when it's time to separate to elevate. Thanks for listening!!

Let's have a talk about one of our biggest enemies..ourselves. Many times in life, we create the very monster that we swear we can't defeat. Watching the movie Creed 3 and talking with my new therapist, really shed some light on things for me. Enjoy the listen! 

Today I want to talk about my most recent and ongoing experience with something I never in a million years thought I'd ever think I'd have to face, PTSD symptoms. I want to share my experiences and then talk about what I'm doing to get better. The signs, the reactions, the acceptance and finally the help. thanks for listening!!

Happy Sunday guys! Today we are going to have a talk about embracing your time. I'm life we have seasons where things hit on all cylinders, but why is it so hard for us to accept praise, accolades and success? Why do we concern ourselves with the naysayers instead of the supporters? My better half is back with me to discuss “Walking in your moment”. Thanks for listening!

What's up guys and happy Sunday! Today I want to dive into what life is like for a military family on the heels of a deployment. We call it reintegration. You see the smiles, the laughter the fun…but is it really a Hollywood made for tv reunion? My lovely wife Jessica sits on the couch and we compare and contrast what life was like being 5000 miles apart, and then coming back together as a unit. “Honey I'm home..what now?” Thanks for listening 

Yes!! I'm still alive lol. Welcome back guys and thanks for still rocking with me in my absence. Wanna kick this back off by putting a bow on the things learned from my time in Africa. The people, the problems, the depression and the blessings..tune in  for “Lessons from the motherland”!! Thanks for listening

What's up guys! This week we're gonna have a talk about Trauma Bonding. Do you personally or know someone that is hanging on to friends, relationships and even family that are mutually toxic and non-beneficial to each other? Why is it so hard to break free of people that are holding you emotionally hostage? Thanks for listening!

What's up guys! So today im gonna jump outside the norm, and touch some current events. Unless you've been under a rock the past few weeks WNBA Star Britney Griner and Coach Prime have established dominance over the headlines. I wanna give my perspective on both issues and then im gonna leave it alone lol.

What's up guys! The holidays are here and everyone has starting the continuation and beginning of making awesome memories. For many others this time is bittersweet, as they reflect back on those who are no longer here with us in the physical. Tomorrow we have a chat about my thanksgiving and the upcoming holidays and how many of us hit these weird lulls during this time because we're missing loved ones. I'm dedicating this to all of those who are struggling as we approach the holiday season. Thanks for listening and you all are in my thoughts!

Happy Sunday folks! Let's have a little chat about extroverts today. Often the life of the party, or just the fun person to bring the good energy..but what happens when the extrovert needs a break? Wanna share a revelation I had after several conversations this week that took me back to a convo I had in therapy. Are extroverts allowed to have periods of introversion? And why do extroverts hold the responsibility of being everyone's “fun patrol?”. Thanks for listening!

What's up guys! EPISODE 50!!!Today we are finally gonna have a conversation about being another persons peace. Who's responsibility is it to ensure there is peace in relationships? Are men the chief cause of a woman's unhappiness? Can a man be expected to bring peace or be the peace of a chaotic soul? Lets talk about it!

Happy Sunday guys! We're back to have a little chat about controlling your energy. Learning the art of how to control your response and reactions in situations is quickly becoming a lost art. Oftentimes, it can be the determining factor in success and failure…even life and death. I wanna share something that happened to me this week and speak on the unfortunate passing of a Atlanta musician this week that put this all into perspective for me.

Happy Halloween and welcome back! Today we're gonna have a chat about the sense of belonging. Ever been around mixed friend groups, family or even coworkers and just feel totally out of place? Today I share my experiences with the hope of helping some of you guys out as well, without conforming outside of the core of who you are. As always, thanks for listening !!

Happy Sunday guys! Todays episode is for the over-thinker out there....namely me, the overthinker. There was a song back in the day called “My minds playing tricks on me” and oftentimes we fall victim to this. In turn it causes us to lose relationships, sleep and our over all well being. Gonna share a story or 2 and how I'm currently working on this myself. Hope this helps. “The not so subtle art of Overthinking” drops tomorrow!

Welcome back guys and sorry for the delay. Today I had to go back to the roots of why I started this podcast.  Lot of things have been going on that have really taken a toll on my Mental Health lately and I needed to just get this rant off. The lesson I learned this week is that the  beauty of  when it rains in our life and everything feels overwhelming sometimes its important to really take a step back and reflect on the things that prepared you to overcome that situation. Because when that rainy day is over, the sun comes out and the beauty of life continues . How we handle that means alot. Thank you for listening to my rant today!!

The newest installment of of the Real People, Real Purpose series adds Damion Williams aka Ya Boi DC to the list of people who are sharing their passion with us. We have a great talk about his experience with music production and even his acting debut that opened the door for him to showcase his music. Hope you guys enjoy!!!

Welcome back! Part 2 of this series gives us an intimate conversation with Mrs. Brutta on the importance of Personal Therapy , as well as how Marriage therapy brought them closer as a couple. Great interview and we were able to do it live from and actual Therapists office! Thanks for listening. 

Hey guys! and welcome back. Today we have Lt. Col John fuson, my deployed commander on the couch to share how Mental health has helped him in many facets of his life, and how it continues to be "preventative maintenance" to this day. I hope this inspires you guys like it did myself. Happy listening! 

Today we talk about finding your gift. We all have a purpose in this short time we have here, whats your gift? How do you use it? Have you found it yet? I wanna share how my gift kept surfacing over and over until I made peace with it lol. Tune in tomorrow for "The gift that keeps on giving"

Whats up guys! This week I wanted to talk about gratitude. Sometimes in life things go really well...other times they dont. But most times we have the ability to dig ourselves out our own holes if we learned to be appreciative of the things, people and blessings we have around us...inspite of whats going on. Tune in for "An attitude of gratitude". thanks for listening and dont forget to rate and review.

Whats up guys! today we take a REAL deep dive in the life of military people. You see the celebrations, the promotions, the cool assignments...but what you dont see or hear about enough is the stress, the breakdowns, the physical and mental health factors, the family left behind and even loss while gone and last but not least, we talk about the 2nd and 3rd order effects of those in the military who don't pull their weight, and the fallout it causes on those that have to. This is near and dear to me, and makes me emotional even writing this, so please enjoy! Thanks for listening. 

Happy Sunday guys! Pull up a seat, let's have a conversation. One of my biggest pet peeves is when people have a breakthru in life, and become completely dismissive and automatically assume that everyone else should have life figured out because they finally have. Why are we so predisposed to having an elitist mentality? lets talk about the three places I see this the most: Relationships,Church folks and People who have completed Therapy..allegedly. Thanks for listening!

We back guys! Live from my tent studio lol. Tune in  for my 1 year episode and how the importance of taking that leap of faith to chase that dream can be the difference between being a face in the crowd and changing your life forever! Thank you all for staying on this 1 year ride! Stay tuned. We got a lot more to come!

Whats up guys! Today we're having a discussion about toxic parenting and befriending your kids. In today's society, have we passed down horrible behaviors due to not properly healing from our own childhood trauma? Or are our kids simply misinformed? We listen to and dissect the attached videos and give my thoughts. As always, thanks for listening!

Happy Fathers Day!! Today, we discuss why people have made Father's day a day to honor single Mothers as well. Why does society love diminishing the role of a father any chance they get? And I share my thoughts on things that I have actually heard single mothers say when it comes to their child's father. Thanks for listening!

Today we take a  deep dive into why people struggle with the happiness of others, simply because there wasn't any benefit for them. Have you ever went thru hell and came out on top, just to see people around you be disappointed nothing happened for them? There's truly a gift in understanding that everything isn't about you, and your time of reaping what you sewed will happen...WHEN ITS YOUR TURN! Let's talk about it!

Whats up folks! we are back with the 3rd installment of In news you dont care about. I really need to brain dump some things that have been on my mind the past few weeks, and I got a feeling there will be at least one thing that you all can relate to on this. As always, thanks for the support and thanks for listening. 

I watch a little girl almost get hit by a car because her mom was watching TikTok videos on her phone , and it reminded me of so many times I've seen parents miss moments of their child's life because of their obsession with their phones. Is electronics distracting us from the things that matter? Are we really the parents we portray on social media? Let's talk about it! See you guys tomorrow!

Happy Mothers Day! we are back today to follow up on the Child support episode and to touch on the recent celebration of Kevin Samuels passing. we take a look into what an image consultant is, and if hes truly a detriment to the black community and a part of the divide between men and women in America. its nuts, I know lol. thanks for listening.