Mindful Breaks: The Power of Self-awareness Ep 269 (Free Audio Only)

In this episode Mikey discusses the challenges of balancing the podcast with a full-time job and shares personal struggles with mental health, encouraging the audience to prioritize their well-being and take breaks when needed.  The concept of toxic masculinity and the importance of seeking help for mental health are emphasized, with the host sharing personal experiences and expressing empathy for those facing difficult times.  The episode highlights the resilience needed to navigate forced career changes and emphasizes gratitude for the audience's support.  Listeners are encouraged to prioritize self-care and pursue activities that bring them happiness. The overall message revolves around themes of resilience, self-care, and the importance of seeking support during challenging times. Get all the links you need ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Mikey on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/themikeypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 00:00 - Intro 01:19 - Golden Sky Festival Giveaway 03:08 - Community Meetup and Podcast Promotion 04:01 - Show Promotion and Support Call 05:39 - Merchandise Promotion 08:36 - Mental Health Struggles 10:21 - Podcast Support and Personal Challenges 14:00 - Benefits of Taking Time Off 16:55 - Temporary 18:21 - Taking Breaks 20:35 - Balancing Act 22:22 - New York Memories 25:27 - Pushing Through 28:22 - Motivation 31:49 - Mental Health Awareness 32:54 - Temporary Message 34:41 - Support Independent Media 35:27 - Thanks for hanging out 35:45 - Get yourself a Mug #TheMikeyPodcast #GoldenSkyFestival #MentalHealth #ToxicMasculinity #Resilience #SelfCare #SupportiveCommunity #Podcast #SelfAwareness #WellBeingPrioritization