The Mental Health Janitors

Send us Fan MailSmall moments can quietly shape how we understand the world.A headline shared too fast, a comment taken out of context, or a strong emotional reaction can quickly turn into certainty before the full story is understood. When that happens, people stop listening to learn and start listening to defend what they already believe.In this episode of Mental Health Janitors, Aaron “Sgt Q” Quinonez and Doc Jess break down how low information thinking shows up in everyday life and why people often react before they reflect. They explore how emotion, social media, and mental shortcuts can shape what we think is true and lead to conflict even in conversations about mental health.They also talk about cognitive dissonance and why the brain rejects new information when it challenges what someone already believes. Instead of slowing down, people often protect their current view even when better information is available.This episode is a reminder that clarity comes from slowing down, not from having the loudest opinion. Listen in and learn how to catch patterns that cloud thinking so you can respond with more awareness instead of reaction.Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors02:45 - Low Information Thinking Explained Clearly06:06 - Mental Health Tools and Awareness Tips11:35 - Cognitive Dissonance in Mental Health16:33 - Gender Affirming Care Mental Health Debate22:18 - Finding Common Ground in Conversations25:27 - Mental Health Awareness Final TakeawaysBe part of our growing online family where real conversations about mental health, emotional regulation, cognitive bias, anxiety management, and personal growth help people understand how the mind works, rebuild healthier thinking patterns, and take ownership of their thoughts and responses while learning how to clean up the mental mess life can create. 🔗 Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1988960518109166/Listen on:🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nPegvqPi1AO47Xbx3EvNz?si=d2cdfa086c32460c🎧 Website: https://thementalhealthjanitors.com/🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-mental-health-janitors/Connect with Aaron “Sgt Q” Quinonez:Website- https://sgtq.net/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/SgtQ13LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitytvstarpodcaster/Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sgt.q_/#MentalHealthAwareness #CriticalThinking #EmotionalRegulationSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe mission ends. The impact doesn’t.What your body goes through during military service: constant strain, heavy loads, lack of recovery adds up over time. And when you carry those same habits into civilian life, the effects only compound.In this episode of Mental Health Janitors, Sergeant Q and Doc Jess get real about the long-term toll of service. From physical injuries to survival based routines, they break down why so many people struggle with recovery after years of pushing past their limits.They also talk about what actually works when it comes to rebuilding your health starting with discipline, awareness, and the right foundations.Because healing isn’t instant but it is possible.Full episode out now. Tune in to listen Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors05:00 - Post-Military Lifestyle and Health Issues10:23 - Introduction to Evolve and Mental Health 14:08 - What Peptides Really Do to Your Body 30:53 - Challenges with FDA Approval and Pharmaceutical Companies 37:53 - Personal Experiences with Peptides 38:12 - The Hidden Link Between Peptides and Mental Health 38:30 - Final Takeaways Be part of our growing online family where real conversations about military life, recovery, and mental health help people understand what happens after service, rebuild healthier habits, and take ownership of both mind and body while learning how to clean up the mental and physical mess life can leave behind. 🔗 Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1988960518109166/Listen on:🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nPegvqPi1AO47Xbx3EvNz?si=d2cdfa086c32460c🎧 Website: https://thementalhealthjanitors.com/🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-mental-health-janitors/Connect with Aaron “Sgt Q” Quinonez:• Website- https://sgtq.net/ • Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/SgtQ13• LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitytvstarpodcaster/• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sgt.q_/Support the show

Send us Fan MailIf you feel stuck in life, constantly doubting yourself, or replaying the same negative thoughts over and over, this episode is for you.In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Aaron “Sgt Q” Quinonez sits down with Paul, a men’s mental health coach, to break down how your identity, self worth, and life direction are often shaped by voices that were never yours to begin with.You will learn how people unknowingly live by beliefs formed by family, society, and past experiences, and why those patterns lead to self sabotage, feeling not enough, and staying stuck. Paul shares his personal journey of struggling with identity, shame, and expectations, and how he learned to take back control by changing the internal narrative.This episode also explores why negative self talk feels so real, how the brain gets stuck in repeating patterns, and how one simple question can begin to shift everything. You will learn how to respond differently to your thoughts, how to open up new possibilities, and how small daily practices can start to rewire the way you think and live.The goal is not to silence your thoughts, but to take control of which ones you follow.Watch if you are searching for• How to stop negative self talk• How to take control of your mind• How to stop self sabotage• Men’s mental health support• How to rebuild self worthTimestamps00:00 - Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors01:10 - Paul’s Story and Identity Struggles02:50 - How Labels Shape Self Worth04:30 - Society’s Influence on Your Inner Voice06:10 - Why People Feel Not Good Enough08:00 - Understanding Self Sabotage Patterns10:00 - Whose Voice Are You Listening To12:00 - The Question That Changes Your Thinking14:20 - Rewiring Your Mind and Breaking Patterns16:30 - The 7 Day Practice and Next Steps🎁 Free Resource from PaulIf this conversation resonates with you and you are ready to take back control of your thoughts and break free from negative patterns, Paul is offering a simple 7 day guided practice to help you shift your internal narrative and create new possibilities for your life.👉 Get started here: https://firstonesfree.com/Be part of our online family where faith meets mental health, and honest conversations with your spouse turn struggles into growth.Find practical strategies, real testimonies, and truth that doesn’t flinch.🔗 Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1988960518109166/Listen on:🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nPegvqPi1AO47Xbx3EvNz?si=d2cdfa086c32460c🎧 Website: https://thementalhealthjanitors.com/🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-mental-health-janitors/Connect with Aaron “Sgt Q” Quinonez:Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/SgtQ13LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitytvstarpodcaster/Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sgt.q_/Support the show

Send us Fan MailMoments of reaction can quietly shape the direction of your life.One triggered moment can escalate into anger, defensiveness, and words you did not plan to say. In those moments, your brain shifts into survival mode, and it becomes harder to think clearly, pause, or respond with intention. What starts as an emotional spark can quickly turn into conflict, regret, or disconnection.In this episode of Mental Health Janitors, Sergeant Q and Billy the Barber unpack what it really means to move from emotional reactivity to self control. They break down the difference between walking in the flesh and walking in the Spirit in a way that actually makes sense through neuroscience, showing how the brain processes automatic thoughts, emotional responses, and survival driven reactions.They also introduce one simple but powerful tool that can change everything, the pause. That small 10 second window between trigger and reaction that helps reset your mind, reduce emotional intensity, and give you space to choose a better response instead of defaulting to impulse.Through real life moments from barber shop conversations to personal stories of anger, discipline, and growth, this episode shows what mental and spiritual fitness looks like in everyday decisions, not just theory.If you have ever struggled with anger, emotional overwhelm, or reacting before thinking, this conversation will help you slow down, recognize your patterns, and start building real self control one moment at a time.🎧 Listen in and start practicing the pause in your next triggering moment.Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors01:19 - Billy’s Journey From Anger To Control15:33 - Fruit Of Spirit In Real Life15:51 - Thinking Brain Vs Survival Brain Explained21:19 - Power Of Pause Builds Mental Discipline21:34 - Real Life Emotional Control Examples21:48 - Build Mental Strength Through DisciplineBe part of our growing online family where mental health, personal growth, and honest conversations help people build resilience, take ownership of their lives, and learn how to clean up the mess in their heads.🔗 Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1988960518109166/Listen on:🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nPegvqPi1AO47Xbx3EvNz?si=d2cdfa086c32460c🎧 Website: https://thementalhealthjanitors.com/🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-mental-health-janitors/Connect with Aaron “Sgt Q” Quinonez:Website- https://sgtq.net/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/SgtQ13LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitytvstarpodcaster/Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sgt.q_/#RelationshipCommunication #EmotionalConnection #MarriageAdviceSupport the show

Send us Fan MailBefore you sit with your family this Easter, watch this.Family gatherings, holidays, and difficult relationships can bring a lot of stress and anxiety, especially when past experiences didn’t go well. Many times, we walk into these situations already expecting conflict, and without realizing it, our brain starts looking for problems before anything even happens.In this episode of Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Doc Jess talk about negative bias, toxic family patterns, and the importance of boundaries. They explain the difference between trying to control other people and learning to control your own behavior, reactions, and what you will tolerate.They also introduce a simple mental tool called the Six Pack Method, which helps you challenge automatic negative thoughts, change your emotional responses, and rewire your brain over time through neuroplasticity.With practical examples and simple tools, this episode helps you walk into difficult situations with a plan, stay in control of your emotions, and build emotional resilience instead of reacting on impulse.🎧 Tune in and join the conversation.Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors02:19 - Your Brain Is Looking For Problems04:06 - Boundaries Are About You, Not Them10:25 - Walk In With A Plan, Not An Attitude14:51 - Challenge Your First Thought19:16 - Mental Strength Comes From RepetitionBe part of our growing online family where mental health, personal growth, and honest conversations help people build resilience, take ownership of their lives, and learn how to clean up the mess in their heads.🔗 Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1988960518109166/Listen on:🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nPegvqPi1AO47Xbx3EvNz?si=d2cdfa086c32460c🎧 Website: https://thementalhealthjanitors.com/🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-mental-health-janitors/Connect with Aaron “Sgt Q” Quinonez:Website- https://sgtq.net/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/SgtQ13LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitytvstarpodcaster/Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sgt.q_/#mentalhealth #selfawareness #emotionalintelligenceSupport the show

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