Michael Batt: Why Tracking Your Mental Health Might Change Everything

In this episode of the Silicon Slopes Mental Health Momentum Podcast, host Dr. David Morgan sits down with entrepreneur and mental health innovator Michael Batt. Michael didn’t start in mental health. Instead, he built a career scaling multi-billion-dollar real estate ventures and leading operations across industries from ranching to retail to radio. But like so many leaders, his turning point wasn’t professional—it was deeply personal.After witnessing the impact of mental health challenges across his employees, family, and his own life, Michael made a bold decision: step away from traditional success and build something that actually helps people navigate their mental health journey.That decision led to Healthy Mind Map, a research-backed platform designed from lived experience. Michael challenges the traditional model and introduces a new approach: What if individuals had the same clarity about their mental health as they do about their finances or fitness?We live in a world full of distractions—social media, work, constant noise. But as Michael points out, those distractions often mask deeper issues instead of solving them.What This Episode Explores:Why mental health affects everyone but most people still don’t act on itThe hidden flaw in therapy: why 50 minutes a week isn’t enoughHow “recency bias” distorts how we think we’re doing mentallyWhy tracking your mental health like data can unlock real progressThe shift from passive therapy → active ownershipHow technology can bridge the gap between sessions and real lifeThis episode is a wake-up call for leaders trying to support teams, parents navigating mental health with their kids, or anyone who’s ever asked: “Is this actually working?”Watch if You Want To:Take control of your mental health journeyUnderstand how to make therapy more effectiveLearn practical ways to track progress and outcomesIf you’ve ever wondered whether you’re truly making progress—or just going through the motions—this episode will change how you think about mental health. Hear an honest, stigma-free conversation about mental health.