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Modern Day Overthinker
by Modern Day Overthinker
Modern Day Overthinker is a podcast focused on topics less discussed in our society that should be. Most importantly, we talk about mental health.
Episodes
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MDOT with Ashlyn Lelej
In this episode, Ashlyn Lelej, a speech-language pathologist and owner of Speech Matters, shares insights into her field, common disorders, and the importance of early detection and intervention. We explore how speech therapy works across different age groups, the connection between feeding…
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MDOT with Molly Lambert
In this episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, Molly Lambert shares her personal journey with OCD, specifically POCD, and discusses the challenges, misconceptions, and effective strategies for managing intrusive thoughts. Collin and Molly explore topics like therapy, exposure techniques,...
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MDOT with Kat Button
In this episode, host Collin speaks with Kat Button, a music educator and songwriter from the UK, about her journey with mental health, particularly OCD, and how it has influenced her music. Kat shares her experiences with diagnosis, therapy, and the importance of self-care and mindfulness. They...
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MDOT with Thomas Attig
In this episode, Collin and Tom Attig delve into the complex topic of grief, exploring personal experiences and philosophical insights. Tom shares his background and how his early encounters with death shaped his understanding of grief. They discuss the challenges of navigating life after loss…
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MDOT with Eileen Kopsaftis
In this episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, host Collin speaks with Eileen Kopsaftis, a physical therapist with over 30 years of experience. They discuss the intricate relationship between mental and physical health, particularly how anxiety can manifest as physical pain. Eileen shares...
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MDOT with Collin Strajack (Host)
In this episode of the Modern Day Overthinker Podcast, Collin reflects on his personal growth journey over the past year, discussing the importance of therapy, the challenges of OCD, and the impact of grief following the loss of his grandmother. He shares insights on navigating single life, the...
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MDOT with Karen Canham
In this raw and practical episode (recorded 11/15/25), holistic wellness coach Karen Ann Canham shares her journey from severe eating disorder and residential treatment to leaving a 10-year corporate career to coach full-time. We dive deep into why high-achievers and sensitive souls keep cycling...
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MDOT with Bill Goodwin
In this powerful episode of Modern Day Overthinker, host Collin Strajack sits down with leadership coach, speaker, and author Bill Goodwin for a raw and inspiring conversation about turning a near-death experience into a life of meaning. At 28, Bill survived a fatal asthma attack on November 23,...
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MDOT with Laura Ollinger
In this insightful episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, host Collin Strajack sits down with Laura Ollinger—a nationally board-certified health and wellness coach, teen & parent wellbeing expert, speaker, mother of four teenagers, and host of the Positively Healthy Mom Podcast. Laura...
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MDOT with William Person
In this episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, host Collin Strajack interviews William Person, a former USA bobsledder of nine years who now advocates for those with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). Will discusses his career traveling weekly to compete in countries like Austria and...
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MDOT with Nick Jonsson
In this episode of the Modern Day Over Thinker podcast, host Collin welcomes Nick Jonsson, an author, keynote speaker, life and business coach, and triathlete based in Southeast Asia. Nick shares his gripping journey from corporate success to rock bottom, including burnout as a general manager in...
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MDOT with Caralyn Dreyer
In this compelling episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, host Collin welcomes Carolyn Dreyer, a mental health advocate, blogger, and host of the Through the Darkness podcast. Carolyn shares her journey from being a "backseat supporter" to openly advocating for mental health awareness,...
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MDOT with Thomas Craig VIII
In this episode, Collin Strajack interviews Thomas Craig VIII, a burn survivor and podcast host, who shares his incredible journey from a promising career in sports marketing to becoming a pilot. After a life-altering plane crash, Thomas faced immense physical and mental challenges, spending…
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MDOT with Tim Schuldt
Join host Collin Strajack on the Modern Day Over Thinker podcast for an insightful conversation with Tim Schuldt, a recovering gambling addict sharing his journey to sobriety. In Episode 91, they dive into mental health awareness, addiction recovery, and the challenges of borderline personality...
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MDOT with Heather Herington
In this engaging conversation, Collin and Heather from the Hot Mess Espresso podcast explore a range of topics centered around mental health, particularly focusing on borderline personality disorder (BPD). Heather shares her personal experiences with going viral on TikTok, the challenges of...
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MDOT with Phil Miller
On this episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, host Collin Strajack interviews therapist Phil Miller, who specializes in couples counseling, family therapy, and individual therapy, practicing just outside Grand Rapids, Michigan. The discussion highlights the most common issue in couples...
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MDOT with Chrissie Hodges
In this episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, host Collin Strajack interviews Chrissy Hodges, a certified peer and family support specialist and author of Pure OCD: The Invisible Side of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Chrissy shares her personal journey with OCD, focusing on her…
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MDOT with Collin Strajack (Host)
In this heartfelt episode of The Modern Day Overthinker Podcast, host Collin Strajack returns after a transformative hiatus to share his journey through OCD treatment. After months of debilitating intrusive thoughts and isolation, Collin opens up about his 60-day residential treatment in…
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MDOT with Bailee Huether
In this episode of the "Modern Day Overthinker" podcast, host Collin Strajack talks with guest Bailee Huethert about personal struggles and recovery, particularly in the context of addiction. Bailee shares her journey into recovery, which began unexpectedly during a work trip away from familiar...
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MDOT with Collin Strajack (Host)
In a candid and heartfelt episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, host Collin Strajack opens up about his recent struggles with OCD, anxiety, and depression, shedding light on the inner turmoil that led to a hiatus from the podcast. Collin delves into the challenging OCD loops that trapped...
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MDOT with Zane Landin
In this episode of the "Modern Day Overthinker" podcast, Collin welcomes Zane Landin, a fellow mental health advocate, to discuss a range of topics including mental health, the power of storytelling, and the importance of vulnerability, particularly among men. Zane shares his journey from...
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MDOT with Celtic Honey
Celtic Honey is a traveling independent performer specializing in burlesque, draglesque, Kung Fu. She also guests at anime and comic cons and holds panels on props, Avatar, body painting and makeup, and the most important topic, consent. On this episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast…
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MDOT with Cody Fournier, LICSW
On this episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, we delve deep into the intricate world of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with special guest Cody Fournier, a licensed independent clinical social worker LICSW who currently works with NOCD (www.treatmyocd.com), a platform dedicated to...
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MDOT with Ben Hagarty
Ben Hagarty is a video director, cinematographer, and podcaster from Cedar Falls, Iowa. On this episode (recorded 1/8/24), Ben and I discuss his journey to success as a creator who has worked with some of the biggest artists, celebrities, and brands in the world. His journey is inspiring to say…
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MDOT with Chase Hollmer
On the latest episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, we dive into the world of fitness and personal training with Chase Hollmer, a Sports Performance Coach, Hybrid Athlete, and Online Personal Trainer. Chase and I discussed exploring the mental benefits of fitness. Chase stresses the...
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MDOT with Adam Peters
On episode 79 of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, I dive deep into a variety of topics with another great guest: Adam Peters. Adam Peters is the Director of Operations at Clock, Inc. LGBT+ Community Center in the Quad Cities, a Show Choir Coach, Runner, and Political Campaign Organizer. Join…
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MDOT with Bobby Ray Bunch
Bobby Ray Bunch is a veteran, realtor, comedian, musician, and event planner from the Quad Cities. We sat down and discussed a variety of topics on this episode which included comparing yourself to others, his experience in the military, ketamine therapy, self talk, self sabotage, mental well...
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MDOT with Ramiro Antonio Perez
On this episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, I spoke with Ramiro Antonio Perez about his battles with addiction, mental health, and building a new life. I appreciate Ramiro for being so open and audience with me during our talk (recorded 11/11/23) and hope to have many more conversions...
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MDOT with Grace McCubbin
Grace McCubbin is an advocate, speaker, and business owner here in the Quad Cities. She and I sat down and discussed her recent TEDx talk in Davenport, Iowa which was focused on her son's (16 years old at the time) cardiac arrest back in February. We also discussed how she ended up on the TEDx...
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MDOT with Dan Alten
Dan Alten is a standup comedian based in Louisville, Kentucky. However, he spends most of his time on the road doing shows throughout the country. I was fortunate enough to host a show for him on 10/7 at The V'ue in Clinton, IA. Since Dan was crashing at my place that night, we decided to record...
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MDOT with Jake Truemper
Jake Truemper is a comedian (improv/stand up), radio host, social media creator, local business owner, and LEGO connoisseur. We sat down in my home studio and discussed a variety of topics including (but not limited to) blowing up on social media, being early adapter of TikTok, creating social...
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MDOT with Jonathan Bogner
Jonathan Bogner is a creative producer, entrepreneur, investor, disruptor, and consummate problem solver in his professional life. However, in 2007, Jonathan's whole life changed completely. In his own words: My "prior" life was great. I had a beautiful wife, two teenage sons, a nice home in...
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MDOT with Reena Friedman Watts
Reena Friedman Watts is a mom, entrepreneur, podcaster (Host of Better Call Daddy Podcast), radio host, and former television producer (Jerry Springer Show, Nanny 911) and interviewer for VH1 and E. She helps people create podcasts, hosts an online radio show, has a podcast of her own, and does...
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MDOT with Soultru
Soultru (formally known as Terrance Banks) and I sat down to get to know the man behind the music after he recently arrived home from the Mile of Music festival in Appleton, WI. Both of us are natives of Davenport, Iowa so we had plenty to talk about locally in addition to our in depth...
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MDOT with Collin Strajack
Since it's the 70th episode, I decided to switch things up and have a guest host interview me. Tabbatha Strong (co-host of Deck Diaries) was up for the challenge. She devoloped a variety of questions to ask me so everyone can get a little more insight into the regular host of this podcast. We…
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MDOT with Johnny Tuesday
This episode features an entertaining friend of mine who goes by the name Johnny Tuesday. Johnny and I discussed his recent challenge to live a sober adjacent lifestyle as well as substance abuse in general. We also talk about the challenge entertainers face when they have to perform, but are not...
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MDOT with Veronica Memoir
Veronica Memoir is a comedian, artist, writer, and ex-stripper who joined me on the podcast to discuss her past, present, and future. Her work on dealing with masochism, PTSD, people pleasing, as well as other trauma work came with a lot of consistent therapy spanning over many years. Other…
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MDOT with Tabbatha Strong
Tabbatha Strong is a fellow podcaster, empath, and public speaker residing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Her and I sat down after recording an episode of her podcast (Deck Diaries) and discussed a variety of topics such as relationships, speaking at Women Lead Change, how she started her podcast, the...
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MDOT with Joseph Reid and Hannah Reid
Joseph Reid is an Amazon Best Selling author and speaker from Detroit, Michigan. On the podcast, we discussed his book "Broken Like Me" which was released in May of 2021. I was able to catch him while he was in town speaking for #NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) here in Davenport, Iowa....
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MDOT with Lauren Wood
Lauren Wood and I discussed her schizophrenia diagnosis, the stigma involved with that diagnosis, as well substance abuse, taking medication, and so much more on this episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast. Keep up with MDOT here: https://moderndayoverthinker.com/
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MDOT - Catching Up with Collin the Host
Giving everyone an update on what is going on my world today. From being 33 and single, fighting OCD and depression, using paid time off, stand up comedy, recovery, people pleasing, and a whole lot more. I wanted to take some time to address my listeners for mental health month and open my book...
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MDOT with Suzon Robbins
Collin sits down with the first matchmaker to do speed dating in Iowa, but that is not all she has done while she has been on this earth. Suzon has lived a wild life that started with booking and promoting punk rock bands in the 80's, meeting her husband, losing her husband while she was pregnant...
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MDOT with Carson Tuttle
Carson Tuttle is a standup comedian and middle school teacher located in Iowa City. We sat down at his home with his dog George Michael and discussed comedy, some regrets of his, failure, the importance of good friends, living in the moment, and the challenges he faces being a middle school…
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MDOT with Nikki Murray
Nikki Murray is a Quad Cities personality who embodies the ultimate Jack of all Trades. Wearing many hats in her life including mom, comedian, makeup artist, burlesque dancer, and more. On this episode, Nikki and I discussed ADHD, Postpartum Depression, Therapy, and more. Keep up with Nikki and...
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MDOT with Brandon Scott
Brandon Scott (owner of Culture Shock Barbershop in Davenport, IA) has been my barber on and off for about a decade now. For at least the last couple years, every time I get my haircut with him we discuss mental health. So obviously, I had to have on the podcast again. This time, he came over and...
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MDOT with Sarah Edwards
Sarah Edwards is the founder of Set Apart Company and a fellow mental health advocate. We had the opportunity to talk about a variety of topics such as OCD, anxiety, work flow process, consistency, setting goals, and plenty more. Sarah is an awesome person who loves to talk about self growth and...
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MDOT with Judi Creighton
On this episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast I sat down with a new friend of mine Judi Creighton and talked about her experience with a traumatic brain injury. Judi deals with memory loss, depression, and anxiety as a result of a car accident. We discussed her injuries and how those have...
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MDOT with Adam Wyffels
Adam is a friend of mine who loves to talk about recovery, addiction, and mental illness. So, of course, I had to have him on to talk considering I do as well. Adam had plenty to share with me as we sat in my office/studio on Saturday the 19th. We made sure to talk about his CPTSD (Complex Post...
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MDOT with Liv Carrow
Liv Carrow is the President of QC Harm Reduction and a full-time therapist as well. I had the pleasure of having her on the show to discuss harm reduction, addiction, recovery, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), therapy, and trends she is seeing as a therapist.
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MDOT with Stevie Mo
Stevie Mo is a local comedian here in the Quad Cities who sat in my living room and talked to me for just shy of 3 hours. Don't worry, I cut it down and still gave you a great episode to listen to. Stevie and I talked about him growing up in Rock Island and going to Rock Island High School, how…
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Modern Day Overthinker is a podcast focused on topics less discussed in our society that should be. Most importantly, we talk about mental health.
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