Rickey Interviews Dr. Alduan Tartt On the Rickey Smiley On The Spot Podcast

Dr. Alduan Tartt sits down with Rickey Smiley for a powerful conversation about mental health, faith, trauma and the pressure so many people, especially men, carry in silence. Listen to the full interview on Apple Podcasts: Listen On Apple Podcasts Spotify: Listen On Spotify Learn more about the podcast: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-on-the-spot Dr. Tartt breaks down why men struggle to identify and express their emotions, how unresolved trauma can show up as anxiety, hypervigilance and even physical pain, and why getting help doesn’t make you weak. Rickey also opens up about his own grief following the loss of his son, the memory issues he’s experienced since, and the pressure of having to make people laugh while carrying unimaginable pain behind the scenes. From grief and depression to therapy, faith, rest and healing, this is a conversation about giving yourself permission to be human. CHAPTERS00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Alduan Tartt01:21 - Bridging the Gap: Faith-Based Clinical Psychology03:43 - Dr. Tartt’s Journey into Psychology05:11 - Why Pastors Face a Higher Risk of Suicide08:22 - Breaking the Silence on Mental Health in the Church09:47 - The Danger of Keeping Deep Family Secrets12:05 - Hurt People Hurt People: The Cycle of Trauma14:18 - Overcoming Alexithymia: How to Name Your Emotions16:58 - Understanding Anxiety & Social Media Scrutiny19:22 - The "Lizard Brain" & How Trauma Impacts Safety21:14 - Hyper-Vigilance: Surviving Flight, Fight, or Freeze24:41 - Grief & Memory Loss: Rickey’s Personal Journey28:10 - The Critical Link Between Sleep & Mental Health31:02 - The Hidden Cost of Performative Masculinity42:13 - Vital Resources: 988 Helpline & Finding HelpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.