Trapped In My Mind

This week we get into the difference in how mental health is addressed between black men and white men (5:00), being the only one that looks like yourself in any given situation (26:00), how we as a society go about determining what cause or fight to support from a policy perspective (34:00), and Simone Biles (38:00). Denzel and Charles both share some personal stories (41:00), before finishing up our discussion on police (1:08:00) and the COVID vaccine (1:16:00). Denzel and Charles share their mental health tips at the end (1:30:00).

We chat meeting people where THEY are at in a misunderstanding or disagreement (5:00), designer babies (11:00), schools and whether they are instrumental to education or to brainwashing (23:00), the idea of a free day - every day (30:00), the idea that color only exists in contrast (40:00), and being hypercritical of ourselves (48:00). Simone shares her mental health tip (1:06:00).

For the first half of this episode, we talk a lot about the shoe industry and resellers (0:07:00). We switch to a more serious tone to discuss life analogies (0:51:00), wanting to have the worst problems (1:00:00), getting closure (1:15:00), and respecting others' opinions (1:23:00). Bennett shares his mental health tip (1:31:00).

In the second part of our conversation, we talk about Kelly's transformation into her true self (1:00), the lack of confrontation we have now and what that means we can get away with (15:00), family drama (24:00), and racism - both subtle and blatant (32:00). This week, Teo shares his mental health tip (1:01:00).

It's a podcast first! A couple joins the show and shares how they met (10:00). Then we get into some heavy topics such as mass shootings (19:00), all the news we ingest and if it's necessary (27:00), gun control (42:00) and modern curriculum in schools (55:00). In this first part of a two part episode, Kelly shares her mental health tip (1:00:00).

We talk changing your name (3:00), losing yourself in a relationship (10:00), tattoos (24:00), the difference between anxious and excited (40:00), narcissism (56:00), and battling self doubt (1:06:00). To end, Dante shares his mental health tip (1:17:00).

Richie Rich and I chat about podcasting to kick off this episode (3:00). We then get into our thoughts regarding why drinking is the one drug you have to explain NOT doing (28:00), cutting people off (37:00), and stupid arguments (42:00). We also touch on having to learn to walk before you can run in regards to taking action that can affect others (56:00) and Rich shares his mental health tip (1:03:00).

Neil and I discuss why everyone should be cautious about unemployment checks (3:00), media and their marketing tactics… or manipulation (10:00), and the first amendment (18:00). We also talk about modern slavery (31:00), the negative perception around certain interests (47:00), and conspiracies (57:00). To end, Neil shares his mental health tip (1:15:00).

Nate and I chat about music (1:00), living out of state (16:00), and fitting sports and or work into our schedules throughout high school and college (20:00). We also touch on staying busy (33:00) before Nathan shares a bit what it's like being mixed race (37:00). We end with Juneteenth and slavery (42:00) before Nathan shares his mental health tip (58:00).

Matt (Botas) Hughes joins me to discuss kindness and positivity (2:00), finding purpose in your job (12:00), aliens (17:00), the meaning of life (26:00), and more aliens (30:00). We finish off discussing American privilege (37:00), food (54:00) and Matt shares his mental health tip (1:02:00).

Darian comes on the pod and we discuss no more masks (2:00), the fast food industry currently (13:00), minimum wage (20:00) and inflation (27:00). Also, is lying okay (37:00)? To end our conversation, we talk about cool bars (52:00) and Darian shares her mental health tip (58:00).

Fake altruism had us talking for a bit this week (3:00). After that, Angelo and I discussed America (28:00) and our opinions on if we think most people are good, even if they like bad things (38:00) and if we think comedy will die (46:00). To end, Angelo shares his mental health tip (58:00).

I welcome Mike, who opens up about his childhood quite a bit on the episode (2:00). Going along with that, we discuss dealing with bipolar (16:00), bullying (19:00), smoking weed (38:00), and weight (44:00). To end, Mike shares his mental health tip (50:00).

McKenna joins me to discuss mental health from a social worker's perspective and psych emergency (2:00). We also talk about bad reviews (21:00), and having purpose (31:00) before considering a couple scenarios and asking, is that sexist (46:00)? Finally, we end with “controversial questions” (1:01:00) before McKenna shares her mental health tip (1:05:00).

Marlon and I discuss art and music (1:00), being yourself (15:00), self discovery (23:00), denying comfortability to follow curiosity (32:00) and how to be successfully single (44:00). To end, Marlon shares his mental health tip (58:00).

The boys are buzzin for a special 25th episode. Trigger warning for anyone who may find offense in any opinion regarding the topics we discuss. Toxic masculinity (0:01:00), e-sports vs sports (0:30:00), monogamy, polygamy, and the idea of marriage (0:48:00), labels (1:07:00), high school perceptions of one another (1:31:00), taboo words, again (1:39:00), and a whole lot about boundaries when it comes to ex relationships and friends remaining friends with ex's (1:55:00). We end it a little differently by doing a snake draft of our favorite beers (2:48:00) and sharing some unsolicited ads (2:57:00). All uncut and unfiltered.

Joe and I discuss immigration - legal and illegal, and our thoughts on why immigrants may want to come to America and how to handle them (3:00). We then get into embracing our culture (24:00) before switching to talk about TikTok (29:00), specifically going viral and what we use it for. We finish by discussing the NFL draft, before the draft occurred, and the Detroit Lions (43:00), our favorite musicians and genres (49:00), and a quick hot take about J Biebs (59:00). Finally, Joe shares his mental health tip (1:06:00).

Don't take yourself too seriously (2:00), that's what Anthony says. We talk about making fun of ourselves and of others (10:00), the taboo around certain words that shouldn't be spoken (16:00), and dark humor (36:00). Anthony opens up about self harming and suicide (42:00) before sharing silver linings and his mental health tip (1:00:00).

COVID and the policies and restrictions related to it starts off this conversation with Keyur (1:00) which leads us to question if anyone really has their own opinion (8:00) and if “sheep” mentality is as prevalent as some make it seem (16:00). Two more questions we discuss - do we only give a shit when something is trending (25:00) and is that racist (30:00)? We briefly dive into controlling your algorithm (38:00) and then all about complaining but not changing (50:00). Finally, Keyur's mental health tip (55:00).

Jill joins me to talk a lot about Mac Miller (1:00) and some other musical topics like how we feel about posthumous albums (20:00). We then pivot to discuss cancel culture and sexual harassment accusations (26:00), abuse and gaslighting (32:00), the timeframe of when it's acceptable to cancel someone for something they said (36:00), and defining sexual harassment (39:00) before getting into some lighter topics like food industry stories (51:00), Jill's newest journey into entrepreneurship with her plant company, Seeded In Detroit (54:00), and Jill's mental health tip (1:03:00). If you stick around long enough you'll hear about the new MyHood project (1:05:00) and watch or listen to me not being able to finish a simple sentence (1:06:00).

Trevor and I spend a good portion of the beginning of this episode discussing our generation (2:00) including our addiction to our phones, the lack of real socializing we face, and navigating the online world of relationships of all kind. We briefly talk about how our generation could affect the future generations (27:00), before getting into realizing the fortune that we as people living in America have compared to some other countries' citizens (35:00). We also discuss mental health (46:00), sounding off on Twitter and how technology and mental health interact. Lastly, disagreements with friends (58:00) and Trevor's mental health tip (1:06:00).

Kevin joins me to discuss many different topics around music, such as how he got started with it (2:00), lyricism (10:00), pulling inspiration from other artists (14:00), the creative process (22:00), musical theory (30:00) and which is better - playing music or listening to it (34:00). We then pivot to discuss mortality for a while (40:00). Finally, Kevin shares his mental health tip (58:00).

My oldest brother comes on the podcast to discuss several topics that tie back into depression and anxiety. Setting an example (2:00), trying to be the friend that's always there for everyone (12:00), bad spending habits (17:00), different angsts (23:00), recognizing you need change (26:00), combatting depression and anxiety (33:00), and social media - how it is used negatively and how we imagine it being used for good (51:00). Stephen ends by sharing his mental health tip (1:16:00).

Wez joins me to discuss professions that deserve better compensation (4:00), video games (12:00) and whether or not they should be considered a sport, religion (36:00), and childhood stories (47:00). Wez also shares his mental health tip (59:00).

This week I welcome my girlfriend on the pod and we keep it pretty light. We chat about looking dumb (2:00), social media (18:00), and uncomfortable conversations (25:00). We also shared some innocent complaints about one another (32:00) which led into a conversation about homelessness (38:00). Mackenzie tells the world about Jenkins (52:00) before sharing her mental health tip (54:00).

Ryan joins me to discuss entrepreneurship (5:30) and a whole bunch of personal perspective around why he is pursuing becoming a Navy SEAL (17:00). Training (24:30) and moving to an isolated cabin in the woods (28:15) and what's next in his SEAL process (36:10) and the mentality he's had that's helped him push through difficult obstacles (38:00). We wrap it up by talking jujitsu and kickboxing (46:00) before Ryan shares his mental health tip (53:30).

I learn about Heather's background (2:00) before getting into some high school drama and bullying (12:30). We then discuss abusive relationships (18:15) and cheating and forgiveness (27:45). Sexual abuse comes up (44:20) as does drug usage (53:15). Heather ends by sharing her mental health tip (1:01:25).

Carla and I chat about traveling and she shares some perspective gathered through her travels (1:40), before naturally transitioning to explore my formerly straight edge behavior (9:30). We then discuss our thoughts around gossip (15:15) as well as the different levels in friendship (25:25). Carla shares her perspective of depression (44:40) before capping the episode off with her mental health tip (1:05:40).

Keenan recounts his parents divorce and what going through that at a later age than most was like (1:50) before jumping into rebelling and losing structure (21:00). We then discussed breakups (31:00), trying everything once (37:10) and lessons learned (45:00). Finally Keenan and I discussed a weird beef we used to have with each other back in high school (49:13). To end Keenan shares his mental health tip (55:29).

Tabi and I discuss anxiety in length (2:14) before exploring how embarrassment could be related to it (24:38). We then pivot and discuss depression (35:02) and losing a friend to suicide (41:30). Tabi wraps it up on a more positive note with her mental health tip (1:01:26).

Grant shared some perspective from a cop's point of view (1:38) and discussed what it's like being a cop in today's world (18:50). We also talked about mental health and crime (31:30) as well as racial profiling (40:30). Finally, we end with high school chat (53:28) and Grant shares his mental health tip (57:10).

Kayla and I recollect stories that made us realize we needed to be more mindful, and what mindfulness is (01:35). We also discussed work first culture (18:25), fitness culture (29:55), therapy (47:20) and Kayla shares her mental health tip (1:02:50).

Chris and I discuss “old man shit” which refers to various opinions regarding today's political climate (0:1:25), pronouns (0:38:45), the older generation (0:54:50), and entrepreneurship (1:09:10). Stay tuned to hear Chris's mental health tip (1:41:55).

My first stranger! AC and I discuss the importance of having uncomfortable conversations and who should be leading them, living with people who hold different beliefs, and media's effect on how we perceive major news such as BLM protests and the storming on the US Capitol. AC also shares his mental health tip.

JJ and I discuss using music as a form of therapy and some artists that are special to us. JJ then tells a story that leads him to understand where he gets pressure from and helps me understand how he is able to see the silver lining in everything. Finally, JJ shares his mental health tip.

Chris and I begin our discussion with our views on religion and spirituality before getting into some heavy childhood trauma and the feeling of not being heard. We finish off discussing family, particularly sibling relationships. Stick around to hear Chris's mental health tip.

Megan helps me understand the importance of using pronouns and educates me on gender and sexual orientation. We also discuss various mental health battles we have faced such as depression, anxiety, eating disorder, and body dysmorphia. Stick around to hear Megan's #TIMMBIT.

Eric and I discuss our thoughts on Cancel Culture, referencing several ‘canceled' people. Colin Kaepernick comes up. So does OnlyFans. This episode gets a little off the rails w some hot takes. Stick around to hear Eric's #TIMMBIT.

Jeremy and I discuss navigating life under pressure and with expectations. Later we go back and forth regarding the idea of fame and wealth and how that could affect oneself and others. Finally, Jeremy shared his tip to achieving good mental health.

Sat down with my good friend, Ross Cecil, to discuss our opinions regarding social media, divorce, and being an only child. Stick around to see what surprise Ross brings to the show and to hear his tip on achieving good mental health.