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If Left Unchecked...
by Jason Gillette
Welcome to If Left Unchecked…, a podcast born from a deep desire to bring mental health into the spotlight. I'm here not just to tell my story, but to share the powerful lessons I've learned along the way—through therapy, personal growth, and the ups and downs of my mental health journey. Each episode will explore the tools, concepts, and philosophies that have helped me and many others heal, grow, and thrive. This is a place for perspective and encouragement for guys everywhere interested in showing up as their best each day and learning from others. This isn’t just about me—it’s about us. Together, we’ll laugh, learn, and uncover ways to think better, feel better, and live better. I want this space to be a source of inspiration and support, where vulnerability is strength and progress is celebrated. Join me as we grow into the best versions of ourselves—one honest conversation at a time. “The strong man learns from his own experiences, but the wise man learns from the strong man.”
Episodes
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Reptilian Brain Behavior III
Expanding Your Capacity Beyond Survival In this episode of If Left Unchecked…, Jason Gillette continues the series on the Reptilian Brain and survival mode, shifting the focus to something many people rarely think about: capacity—our mental and emotional ability to process, grow, and experience...
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Reptilian Brain Behavior II
From Surviving to Living In this powerful episode of If Left Unchecked…, Jason Gillette dives into the concept of the “reptilian brain” and the mindset of survival mode — not to diagnose, not to label, but to ask a deeper question: Is survival still serving you? Drawing from his own experience...
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Part I - Reptilian Brain Behavior
Welcome back to If Left Unchecked… Season Two — a deeper dive into how our minds actually work and why so many of us live in constant survival mode. In this episode, Jason Gillette introduces the first part of the series: the “reptilian brain” — not as a diagnosis, but as a behavior pattern many…
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The Unbreakable Purpose
Welcome to If Left Unchecked…—the podcast where real conversations about identity, growth, and mental clarity unfold in the rawest, most honest way possible. This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a journey. And in this episode, I’m taking you to a place many of us try to avoid—the unresolved spaces of...
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The Sound Mind Effect
What if your survival didn’t depend on silence or strength—but on sound? In this episode of If Left Unchecked…, I sit down with Kirk Johnson, a violinist, educator, and the visionary behind Sounds Academy, to explore how music becomes more than art—it becomes therapy, connection, and identity. We...
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Non-Violent Communication
In this episode of If Left Unchecked…, we dive into the transformative world of Nonviolent Communication (NVC)—a powerful framework that shifts how we express ourselves and hear others. This isn’t just about “talking nice.” It’s about rewiring how we communicate at the core… with our partners,...
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Leading and Building Mindfully Part 2
What does it really mean to lead with your whole self—mental, emotional, and human? In Part 2 of our conversation with The Honorable Cody Williams, we dive even deeper into the mental health side of leadership—the part nobody talks about. From navigating burnout to balancing fatherhood, civic…
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Leading and Building Mindfully Part 1
What does it really mean to lead—especially when the world tells you not to expect much from where you come from? In this powerful episode, I sit down with The Honorable Cody Williams—a visionary leader, community builder, and former city councilman—who transformed not just neighborhoods, but...
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Building Your Health Squad
Why do so many men delay care—especially when they know something’s wrong? In this episode of If Left Unchecked…, I sit down with Dr. Nathan Delafield to explore one of the most common and dangerous patterns in men’s lives: not showing up for our health. We’re talking about the internal and...
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What to Expect
Welcome to the second episode of If Left Unchecked…, a podcast created to hold space for honest conversations about mental health, manhood, and the narratives that shape how we show up in the world. I’m your host, Jason Gillette—and in this episode, I’m laying the foundation. We’re talking about...
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Welcome and Me
What happens when the stories we never questioned start shaping the life we never wanted? In this debut episode of If Left Unchecked…, I’m telling my story—raw and unfiltered. From surviving childhood trauma and homelessness to serving in the military and building a new life, this episode is…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to If Left Unchecked…, a podcast born from a deep desire to bring mental health into the spotlight. I'm here not just to tell my story, but to share the powerful lessons I've learned along the way—through therapy, personal growth, and the ups and downs of my mental health journey. Each episode will explore the tools, concepts, and philosophies that have helped me and many others heal, grow, and thrive. This is a place for perspective and encouragement for guys everywhere interested in showing up as their best each day and learning from others. This isn’t just about me—it’s about us. Together, we’ll laugh, learn, and uncover ways to think better, feel better, and live better. I want this space to be a source of inspiration and support, where vulnerability is strength and progress is celebrated. Join me as we grow into the best versions of ourselves—one honest conversation at a time. “The strong man learns from his own experiences, but the wise man learns from the strong man.”
HOSTED BY
Jason Gillette
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Welcome to If Left Unchecked…, a podcast born from a deep desire to bring mental health into the spotlight. I'm here not just to tell my story, but to share the powerful lessons I've learned along the way—through therapy, personal growth, and the ups and downs of my mental health journey. Each...
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