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Breaking Mental Health with Darrell
by Breaking Mental Health
I have a story, I have a journey, I have a vision, and I have a goal to fulfill. That is to bring more awareness to mental health. My story is to share what I deal with with my own mental health, my journey is to do this podcast to help me and you understand mental health, my vision is to establish a connection with my audience, and my goal is to help me and you understand mental health in different aspects of the mind and how it can affect us.
Episodes
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Scott Wiederhold: The Cost of Saying “I’m Fine”
Men are often taught to stay strong, keep their struggles private, and say they’re fine—even when they’re not. In this episode of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, author Scott Wiederhold joins the conversation to discuss men’s mental health, infertility, failed IVF, relationships, and the...
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Surviving Isn’t the Same as Living with David Deane Haskell
David Deane Haskell joins Breaking Mental Health with Darrell to discuss addiction, trauma, recovery, shame, grief, and the long process of learning how to live again. David’s memoir, Wounded Angels, comes from his own lived experience and explores healing without reducing it to a neat success...
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Healing the Unfinished Business of Childhood with Dr. Adam McCormick
What happens when the wounds we experienced as children continue showing up in our adult lives? Dr. Adam McCormick joins Breaking Mental Health with Darrell to explore the unfinished business of childhood and how unresolved trauma and emotional survival patterns can influence relationships,...
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Breathwork, Meditation & Mental Wellness with Andrew Keaveney
Andrew Kivney, a teacher with the Art of Living Foundation, discussed breathwork, meditation, and their applications in mental health, stress reduction, and addiction recovery. The conversation covered the science behind breath-based practices, common misconceptions about meditation, and the...
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Helping the Next Generation Thrive with Rafael McMaster
Rafael McMaster, founder of Indivisible Arts (a 501c3 nonprofit in Southern California), shared his framework for addressing the youth mental health crisis through three pillars: creativity, consciousness, and connection. The conversation centered on how screen addiction, loss of purpose, and...
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From Addiction to Redemption with Austin Rampt
Austin Ramp, author of One Last Hit, shared his full arc from childhood-rooted shame and early addiction to long-term sobriety and fatherhood. The conversation covered the psychological drivers of addiction, the role of relapse in recovery, and how vulnerability, service, and consistent daily...
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Healing Through Music with Taylor Marie Contarino
Taylor Marie Contarino, a singer-songwriter from New Jersey based in LA, joined Darrell's Breaking Mental Health podcast to discuss her song Survivor's Guilt, written after losing her father to a drug overdose in December. The conversation centered on grief, coping through music, mental health...
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Recovery, Hope & the Power of Peer Support with Gerald Lott
Gerald Lott, founder of Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery, shared his personal recovery journey and the philosophy driving his organization's work. The conversation covered the nature of addiction, the role of relationships and agreements in sobriety, and why community-based connection is essential…
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Burnout, Fatherhood & Finding Purpose with Justin Kramm
Justin Cram, a Fort Lauderdale-based creative director, joined Darrell's podcast to discuss his personal journey through burnout and mental health crises, his involvement with the Real Mental Health Foundation, and the founding of Shitshow Creative. Both hosts shared candid burnout experiences,...
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Breaking the Cycle of Self-Sabotage with Nelson Whiting
Nelson Whiting, a bestselling author and certified clinical hypnotherapy instructor, discussed his book Your Problem Isn't Pornography and the principles behind lasting behavior change. The core argument is that pornography and similar compulsive habits are symptoms of deeper unresolved emotional...
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The Hidden Health Cost of Male Loneliness with Dr. Alan Rozanski
Loneliness doesn’t just affect your emotions—it can affect your body, your heart, and your long-term health. In this episode of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, I sit down with cardiologist and Professor of Medicine Dr. Alan Rozanski to explore the powerful connection between loneliness,...
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Healing Isn’t a Finish Line with Tim Thomas | Part 3
Healing is not always a clean, straight path. Sometimes progress means learning how to handle setbacks, protect your peace, ask for support, and keep moving even when life still feels heavy. In Part 3 of my conversation with Tim Thomas, we go deeper into growth, healing, resilience…
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Finding Purpose After Depression with Rhett Mikols
What happens when life forces you to confront your struggles and rediscover your purpose? In this episode of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, Rhett Mikols joins the show to discuss depression, personal challenges, resilience, and the journey toward finding direction in life. We explore how...
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Why Accountability Isn’t Punishment with Chris Hallberg
Accountability often gets a bad reputation, but what if it’s actually one of the keys to stronger leadership, healthier teams, and better mental well-being? In this episode of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, I sit down with Chris Hallberg, known as “The Business Sergeant,” to discuss...
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The Mental Health Cost of Debt with William Mitchell
Financial stress affects more than bank accounts—it affects mental health, relationships, sleep, confidence, and peace of mind. In this episode of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, attorney and debt relief expert William Mitchell joins the show to discuss the emotional burden of debt…
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The Pressure of Being the Leader with Jared Harman
Leadership often looks rewarding from the outside, but many people never see the pressure that comes with carrying responsibility for a team, a business, a family, or a community. In this episode of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, Jared Harman joins the show to discuss leadership,...
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The Silent Crisis Facing Men Over 40 with Dr. Kyle Hulsebus
Many men spend years building careers, raising families, and fulfilling responsibilities, yet still feel disconnected from their purpose. In this episode of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, Dr. Kyle Hulsebus joins the show to discuss the hidden crisis facing many men over 40: loss of…
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Why People Resist Change with Hanna Bauer
Change is difficult, even when we know it's necessary. In this episode of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, I sit down with leadership expert, speaker, and HEARTnomics Founder Hanna Bauer to discuss why people resist change, the mental health impact of burnout, and how purpose-driven…
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Burnout & Identity: When Productivity Becomes Your Personality
In the final episode of Year 4 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we explore burnout, identity, productivity culture, emotional exhaustion, and what happens when achievement slowly becomes tied to self-worth. This episode breaks down hustle culture, pressure, overworking, emotional...
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Validation: Why So Many People Need External Approval
Why do so many people depend on external approval to feel valuable? In Episode 87 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we break down validation, self-worth, insecurity, social media pressure, and the emotional impact of constantly seeking approval from others. This episode explores attention,...
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The Fear of Starting Over
Starting over sounds powerful — until you actually have to do it. In Episode 86 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we break down fear, change, emotional uncertainty, and why so many people stay stuck in situations that no longer serve them. This episode explores emotional exhaustion…
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Loving Without Losing Yourself
How do people lose themselves emotionally while trying to maintain relationships, careers, responsibilities, and success? In Episode 85 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we sit down with author, speaker, and human dynamics specialist Maryna Bilousova to discuss burnout, subconscious...
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Emotional Weight: Carrying More Than People Realize
A lot of people are carrying emotional weight nobody around them can see. In Episode 84 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we break down emotional pressure, mental exhaustion, stress, isolation, and the invisible burdens many people quietly carry every day. This episode explores...
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The Crisis Facing Young Men Today
Why are so many young men struggling with direction, identity, addiction, and purpose? In Episode 83 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we sit down with Jesse Boulden — Director of ALERT Academy, EMT, disaster responder, and mentor — to discuss masculinity, mental health, mentorship,...
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Healing Isn’t Linear: Why Growth Comes in Waves
Healing isn’t always clean, fast, or linear. In Episode 82 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we break down emotional healing, setbacks, self-awareness, and why growth often comes in waves instead of perfect progress. This episode explores emotional triggers, stress, recovery, comparison...
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Finding Yourself Later in Life: ADHD, Identity & Leadership
What happens when you spend most of your life not fully understanding how your mind works? In Episode 81 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we sit down with Mark Andrew Steiner — CEO and Co-Founder of GigSalad — to discuss identity, late ADHD diagnosis, adoption, leadership, and mental…
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The Comeback After Collapse: Rebuilding Yourself After Failure
What happens when the things you built your identity around begin to fall apart? In Episode 80 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we sit down with Army veteran, IRONMAN athlete, inventor, and author Scott Lackey to discuss resilience, identity, failure, and rebuilding yourself after…
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Discipline vs Motivation: Why Feelings Aren’t Reliable
Motivation feels good — but it doesn’t always last. In Episode 79 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we break down the difference between motivation and discipline, and why relying only on feelings can keep people inconsistent and stuck. This episode explores routines, habits, self-trust,...
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Peace: Protecting Your Energy in a Loud World
The world is louder than ever — and it’s exhausting people mentally and emotionally. In Episode 78 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we break down peace, emotional boundaries, overstimulation, and the importance of protecting your energy in a world built to constantly demand your attention....
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Overthinking: Why Your Mind Won’t Slow Down
Overthinking can quietly destroy peace, confidence, and emotional stability. In Episode 77 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we break down overthinking, anxiety, mental exhaustion, and why so many people struggle to quiet their own mind. This episode explores emotional rumination, stress,...
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From Patient to Purpose: Surviving a Stage IV Cancer Diagnosis
What happens psychologically when a doctor tells you that you may be dying? In Episode 76 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we sit down with Tim MacDonald — stage IV colorectal cancer survivor, advocate, podcast host, and author — to discuss the emotional reality of living through a...
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Identity: Who Are You Without the Internet?
Who are you when nobody’s watching? In Episode 75 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we explore identity in the age of social media and how constant performance, comparison, and validation culture are affecting people mentally and emotionally. This episode breaks down online personas,...
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Validation: Why Chasing Approval Keeps You Stuck
A lot of people aren’t living for themselves anymore — they’re living for approval. In Episode 74 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we break down validation, social media pressure, and why constantly chasing approval keeps people insecure, anxious, and emotionally exhausted. This episode...
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Confidence: Building It Without Faking It
Confidence isn’t about pretending — it’s about trust. In Episode 73 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we break down the difference between real confidence and ego, and how confidence is actually built through discipline, growth, and experience. This episode focuses on self-trust…
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Consistency vs Burnout: Finding the Balance
Discipline is important — but burnout is real. In Episode 72 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we break down the difference between healthy consistency and running yourself into the ground. This episode explores burnout, mental exhaustion, grinding culture, and the importance of building a...
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Habits: The Daily Choices That Build or Break You
Your life is shaped by what you do every day. In Episode 71 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we break down the power of habits and how daily choices either build you or hold you back. This episode focuses on consistency, discipline, and the small actions that lead to long-term growth and...
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Unbreakable Leadership: Why Strength Isn’t Enough
You can build a life that looks successful on the outside… and still feel empty inside. In Episode 70 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we sit down with Steve “Moby” Leitch, resilience strategist and leadership coach, to talk about what real strength actually looks like. From addiction and...
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Leadership Starts With You: Discipline, Responsibility & My Diabetes Journey
Leadership doesn’t start with others — it starts with you. In Episode 69 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we take a real and personal look at what leadership actually means through discipline, responsibility, and daily decisions. This episode also dives into Darrell’s personal journey with...
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Migraines
Migraines are never fun to deal with. It can be a serious health issue if it is not addressed. As we get into the migraine series, we will learn how migraines treats us, how we can treat it, and what tool kits we can provide ourselves to prevent migraines. I share the message!...
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Clarity: Knowing Where You’re Going — And Why It Matters
Working hard means nothing without direction. In Episode 68 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we break down the importance of clarity — knowing where you’re going and why it matters. This episode focuses on the difference between motion and progress, why people feel stuck despite putting in...
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Patience: Trusting the Process Without Rushing It
Healing and growth take time — and rushing it can hold you back. In Episode 67 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we break down the importance of patience, trusting the process, and staying consistent even when results aren’t immediate. Following a powerful conversation on trauma and…
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Burnout, Trauma & Faith: Rebuilding From Within
Even the strongest people can break. In Episode 66 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we sit down with Keith Cole — a Vietnam veteran, business leader, and author — to talk about trauma, burnout, and the reality of carrying unprocessed pain for years. Keith shares his journey from combat to...
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Building Environments That Heal: Recovery, Growth & Second Chances
Environment shapes everything — especially in recovery. In Episode 65 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we sit down with Jim Boad, business coach and founder of Group Home Accelerator, to talk about the real impact of environment on healing, growth, and transformation. With over a dozen...
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Resilience: Getting Back Up Every Time
Resilience is what keeps you going when life hits hard. In Episode 64 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we break down what it really means to be resilient and how to keep moving forward after setbacks, failures, and difficult moments. This episode focuses on recovery, persistence, and the...
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Pressure: How to Handle It Without Breaking
Pressure comes with growth — and how you handle it defines you. In Episode 63 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we break down the reality of pressure, where it comes from, and how to stay grounded without breaking under it. This episode explores emotional control, mental strength, and the...
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Discipline at a Higher Level: What It Really Takes
Reaching a new level is one thing — staying there is another. In Episode 62 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we break down what it really takes to maintain growth and operate at a higher level. This episode focuses on discipline, consistency, and the mental strength required to avoid…
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The Next Level of Growth: Evolving Again
Growth isn’t something you reach — it’s something you continue. In Episode 61 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we explore what it means to evolve again after reaching a new level in life. This episode focuses on avoiding comfort, embracing change, and understanding that each new level...
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Peace Isn’t a Moment — It’s Who You Become
Peace isn’t something you find — it’s something you become. In Episode 60 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we bring everything together and explore what it really means to build peace from within. This episode connects the foundation of control, ownership, consistency, environment,...
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Detachment: Letting Go Without Losing Yourself
Letting go doesn’t mean you don’t care — it means you care about yourself enough to choose peace. In Episode 59 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we break down what detachment really means and why it’s necessary for growth, clarity, and emotional stability. This episode explores the...
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Standards: What You Accept Defines You
Your life is shaped by what you’re willing to accept. In Episode 58 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we dive into the power of standards and how they influence your relationships, mindset, and overall growth. This episode breaks down the difference between expectations and standards, the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
I have a story, I have a journey, I have a vision, and I have a goal to fulfill. That is to bring more awareness to mental health. My story is to share what I deal with with my own mental health, my journey is to do this podcast to help me and you understand mental health, my vision is to establish a connection with my audience, and my goal is to help me and you understand mental health in different aspects of the mind and how it can affect us.
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I have a story, I have a journey, I have a vision, and I have a goal to fulfill. That is to bring more awareness to mental health. My story is to share what I deal with with my own mental health, my journey is to do this podcast to help me and you understand mental health, my vision is to establish...
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