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The Mentally Shredded Show
by Christopher DeShawn Weedon
Welcome to the Mentally Shredded Show! We’re on a mission to break the stigma surrounding mental health, empower individuals to reclaim their power, and foster resilience through personal development and holistic wellness. Tune in every Wednesday for inspiring content, thought-provoking interviews, personal stories, and practical tools that support your journey to thrive emotionally, mentally, and physically. Let’s build healthy communities where no one suffers in silence. Together, we’ll challenge our bodies, empower our minds, and create a legacy of change. #MentallyShredded
Episodes
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Ep. 177 - Breaking Free from Binge Drinking Through Faith with Sara Kelsey
Some stories shake you awake because they reveal how quickly life can unravel and how powerfully it can be rebuilt. This conversation invites listeners into a journey marked by health challenges, binge drinking, and a moment that changed everything. It is a raw and inspiring look at what happens...
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Ep. 176 - What it Looks like to be Unlimited with Chris Avery
Some people stop the moment life gets heavy, but others choose to rise. This episode is a raw and powerful look at what happens when pain becomes purpose and faith becomes fuel. If you have ever felt held back by your own doubts or wondered how to keep moving when your body hurts and your mind...
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Ep. 175 - Do It Messy with Deborah Yager
Some journeys begin with a whisper, but others start with a breaking point, the moment you realize the pain you’ve been carrying is no longer sustainable. In this powerful conversation, we explore what it looks like to rise from addiction, abuse, shame, and survival mode and step into a life…
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Ep. 174 - The Mindset Behind the Business with Brandon Yager
Your mindset, language, and self-talk may be the hidden ceiling keeping you from more money, better relationships, and real freedom. Brandon Yager reveals how he went from watching his father lose job security to building a life around entrepreneurship, NLP, and the kind of emotional resilience...
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Ep. 173 - Stop Running Away From Your Life and Start Running Toward Your Purpose with Matt Young
What happens when the identity you spent your entire lifebuilding suddenly disappears? And what if the next version of you can only emerge when you stop running from the things you have been avoiding? Former professional footballer Matt Young knows what itfeels like to lose the identity that once...
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Ep. 172 – From Anorexia to Freed by Faith with Elyse Tilley
What if the thing you hated most about yourself became theplatform for your greatest purpose? Elyse Tilley spent years battling anorexia, addiction, and deep emotional pain until she found freedom through faith. This episode is a raw and redemptive look at what it means to heal from the inside…
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Ep. 171 – Grit, Gratitude, & the Human Side of Business with Jim Shields
What if the pain you've carried could become your greatest source of power? In this raw and deeply inspiring episode, we sit down with veteran, entrepreneur, and business coach Jim Shields, a man who transformed childhood trauma and military discipline into a mission of impact, purpose, and...
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Ep. 170 – Breathe It In: A Guided Meditation to Close the Year with Clarity & Call In What’s Next
Before the ball drops, before the resolutions rush in, pause. This episode is your space to reflect, release, and realign. It’s a gentle, soul-centered meditation designed to help you honor everything this year held…and powerfully choose what you're calling in next. The people. The energy. The...
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Ep. 169 – Growth Accelerator: Praise the Pivot with Keesha Starr
What if the pivot you’re resisting is the exact path to your purpose In this transformative Growth Accelerator episode, Christopher Weedon welcomes back the ever-authentic Keesha Starr for a raw, faith-filled conversation on surrender, identity, and navigating the unknown. Whether you’re facing a...
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Ep. 168 – A Police Officer’s Journey Through Trauma, Shame, and Healing with Adam A. Meyers
"I took a life in the line of duty and almost lost mine in the aftermath." This isn’t just a story. It is a raw, unfiltered journey through trauma, silence, and redemption. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Adam A. Meyers, a 23-year law enforcement veteran and former U.S. Army MP, who...
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Ep. 167 – Reclaiming Peace: How to Set Boundaries & Protect Your Mental Health During the Holidays
The holidays can be beautiful but also emotionallyoverwhelming. Between family dynamics, perfectionism, and pressure toplease everyone, it’s easy to lose yourself in the chaos. This week on Mentally Shredded, we’re joined by therapist Maria Dimova to help you reset the narrative and reclaim peace...
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Ep. 166 – Your November Reset: A Meditation to Reclaim Peace, Boundaries, and Purpose Before the Holiday Rush
Before the holiday chaos begins… pause. 🧘🏽♂️ This 7-minute meditation will help you reset your energy, reclaim your peace, and remember what actually matters this season. You don’t have to run on empty to show love. You don’t have to please everyone to feel worthy. You get to choose how you…
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Ep. 165 – The Silent Fight: Shannon La Douce, PMHNP-BC on Trauma, Grit, and Breaking Mental Health Stigma
What if your pain was invisible and no one believed it was real? This powerful episode dives deep into the lived experience of Shannon La Douce, a veteran, CrossFit coach, single mother, and licensed psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Her journey from being the only girl on all-boys...
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Ep. 164 – ADHD Is Not a Limitation: Unlocking Focus, Drive & Purpose with Hannah Bookbinder (Originally aired October 22, 2025)
What if the very thing you thought was holding you back…was actually your greatest strength? In this eye-opening episode, we break the stigma around ADHD and discover how it can fuel success, not failure. Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, or parent, this conversation will shift how you view...
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Ep. 164 – ADHD Is Not a Limitation: Unlocking Focus, Drive & Purpose with Hannah Bookbinder
What if the very thing you thought was holding you back…was actually your greatest strength? In this eye-opening episode, we break the stigma around ADHD and discover how it can fuel success, not failure. Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, or parent, this conversation will shifthow you view...
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Ep. 163 – Growth Accelerator: Connection Over Networking
We’ve all been there. You show up to a networking event,exchange business cards, make small talk, and leave feeling... disconnected. In this powerful Growth Accelerator episode, Christopher andleadership coach Keesha Starr unpack why authentic connection always wins over transactional networking....
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Ep. 162 – Unbroken Through Trauma, Mental Illness & Purpose with Adriene Caldwell
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of childhood abuse, mental illness, suicidal ideation, and trauma. Listener discretion is advised. If you are in crisis or need support, please call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. What if the trauma that tried to break you...
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Ep. 161 – October Reset Meditation: Ground, Release, and Finish the Year Strong
🌟 Description This guided October meditation is designed to help youground into the present moment, release what no longer serves you, and recharge for the final quarter of the year. Through calming breathwork, gentle body awareness, and vivid fall imagery, you’ll reconnect with your center and...
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Ep. 160 – This Is Why Your Energy Feels Off: How Habits and Hidden Baggage Shape the Way You Show Up
What do you do when everything goes wrong? Missed flights. Lost bags. No backup clothes. That was my reality for six days during our recent UK trip, but instead of frustration, I found peace. In this solo episode, I share how daily habits like meditation, journaling, and intentional living helped...
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Ep. 159 – Growth Accelerator: The Personal Pivot from Frustration to Freedom
What if your breakthrough isn’t about doing more butbecoming more? In this soul-stretching Growth Accelerator episode, hostChristopher DeShawn Weedon and transformational coach Keesha Starr unpack the internal pivot that challenges your identity, mindset, and belief systems. This conversation…
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Ep. 158 – The Power of No: Protecting Your Purpose in the Waiting
Saying no can feel uncomfortable, even isolating, butit is one of the most powerful tools you have to protect your energy and stay aligned with your purpose. Every time you say no to what doesn’t serve you, you’re actually saying yes to clarity, growth, and your future self. On the flip side…
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Ep. 157 – Rooted & Ready: A September Meditation to Ground, Release, and Rise
September isn’t just a new month. It’s a new mindset. As the seasons shift, so can you. This guided meditation invites you to slow down, breathe deep, and come back to center. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, or just need a pause before the next push, this practice will help you...
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Ep. 156 – How Writing Saved Her Life: Rossy Gil’s Story of Depression, Motherhood, and Healing
I wrote it with the intention to save one person. And I did. It was me.” When Rossy Gil began journaling during the darkest chapter of her life, she wasn’t trying to survive. She was trying to say goodbye. Struggling with postpartum depression, isolation, and a lifetime of buried pain, she…
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Ep. 155 – Growth Accelerator: Mastering Rhythm, Resilience & the Power of Showing Up
Welcome back to the Growth Accelerator series, our monthly deep dive created for coaches and leaders committed to growing with purpose. Each month, we carve out intentional space to explore the real work behind leadership: rhythm, mindset, and navigating the emotional weight of showing up when…
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Ep. 154 – Rising from Burnout: Dr. Sophia’s Journey Through Trauma, Recovery, and Spiritual Awakening
From the outside, she looked unstoppable. But on the inside, everything was falling apart. In this deeply authentic episode, Dr. Sophia Dorton Caudle shares her raw journey through personal burnout, ambiguous grief, and spiritual reconnection. With 30 years of experience in trauma and addiction...
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Ep. 153 – August Meditation: Release, Realign, & Renew
This month’s guided meditation is an invitation to pause, breathe, and step into August with clarity and renewal. Too often, we rush through life, carrying old weight that no longer serves us. In this practice, you’ll be reminded that nature doesn’t rush, and neither should you. With gentle...
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Ep. 152 – 4-Minute Huddle: You Owe You
You’ve been through betrayal. Disappointment. Setbacks that made you question your worth. But here’s the truth: you owe YOU. In this episode, we get real about what it means to stop pointing fingers and start taking your power back. Whether you’re in a dark season or just tired of making excuses,...
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Ep. 151 – Suck It Up Buttercup: Dr. Todd Otten’s Fight Against Burnout in Healthcare
What if the people saving lives felt like they were losing their own? In this raw and inspiring episode, host Christopher Weedon sits down with Dr. Todd Otten, a Navy veteran, board-certified family physician, and published author, who pulls back the curtain on a crisis hidden in plain sight:...
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Ep. 150 – Growth Accelerator: Raw, Real & Rooted – Growing Through Resistance with Keesha Starr
⚠️ Disclaimer: For the purposes of the conversation, and to illustrate coaching and vulnerability at its finest, we decided to publish this episode unedited and unfiltered. It’s real. It’s imperfect. And it’s one of the most valuable episodes we’ve ever shared. What happens when a leader shows up...
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Ep. 149 – Resilience, Recovery, and Rolling Forward: Stories of Strength Against All Odds
What if your biggest obstacle could become your greatest strength? In this powerful episode of the Mentally Shredded Show, host Christopher DeShawn Weedon sits down with three inspiring voices: Brianna Paauwe, Brian Muscarella, and Brian “The Quadfather” Swift. Together, they explore how trauma,...
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Ep. 148 – Becoming You: A Meditation for Embracing Change and Letting Go of Fear
Change can feel overwhelming. The unknown brings fear. But what if this moment, this very discomfort, is your invitation to grow? In this powerful 10-minute guided meditation, we help you ground yourself in the midst of uncertainty, release fear with compassion, and step boldly into the next...
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Ep. 147 – Rediscovering Identity: Kyle Duford on Faith, Fatherhood & the Power of Second Chances
When your world falls apart, how do you rebuild? In this raw and riveting episode, Kyle Duford, partner at The Brand Leader and former creative for global giants like Nike and Doc Martens, opens up about losing everything: his marriage, his job, even his will to live. What followed was a journey...
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Ep. 146 – Growth Accelerator: From Burnout to Buy-In, The Missing Link Between Delegation and True Leadership
Ever feel like you’re juggling everything and still dropping the ball? You’re not alone. This episode is a wake-up call for every entrepreneur stuck in the exhausting loop of delegation that doesn’t work. It’s time to stop managing tasks and start building something powerful with your team. If...
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Ep. 145 – The Unexpected Playbook: What Soccer, Failure, and Finding Peace Taught Me at 36
What happens when life doesn’t go as planned but ends up giving you exactly what you need? In this raw solo episode, Christopher reflects on turning 36, moving back home, and why over 2,500 job rejections couldn’t stop the mission. From leaving corporate in 2021 for the sake of mental health, to...
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Ep. 144 – Rooted in Renewal: Your 10 Minute Guided Meditation for June Calm & Clarity
Feeling scattered or stuck? Welcome back to your monthly reset. This 10-minute guided meditation is your space to slow down, breathe deep, and reconnect with what matters. June marks the halfway point of the year, and instead of pushing harder, we’re choosing to ground deeper. This is your...
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Ep. 143 – Strength in the Storm: Dr. Cristi Bundukamara’s Journey to Mental Resilience
What does it take to rise from soul-shattering loss and rebuild a life rooted in strength, purpose, and healing? In this powerful episode of The Mentally Shredded Show, host Christopher Weedon sits down with Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, also known as Dr. B, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, veteran,...
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Ep. 142 – Life After Paralysis: Natasha’s Comeback Story on Faith, Sobriety & Survival
What does it take to rebuild your life after everything changes in an instant? In this powerful episode of The Mentally Shredded Show, host Christopher Weedon sits down with Natasha Best—a fighter, survivor, and unapologetic advocate who’s turning trauma into transformation. After an ATV accident...
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Ep. 141 – Growth Accelerator with Keesha Starr
What happens when clarity meets action and community becomes your catalyst for growth? In this energizing episode of The Mentally Shredded Show, host Christopher Weedon teams up with executive coach Keesha Starr to break down the mindset and strategy behind sustainable success. From casting…
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Ep. 140 – Guided Meditation: Breathe, Release, Heal
What does it take to slow down and truly come home to yourself in a world that constantly demands more? In this calming episode of The Mentally Shredded Show, host Christopher Weedon leads a meditative journey to help you reconnect with your breath, your body, and your worth. Through gentle...
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Ep. 139 – The Grit Beneath the Growth: Choosing Discipline Over Comfort
What does it look like to keep showing up when life won’t slow down? In this raw and real episode of The Mentally Shredded Show, host Christopher Weedon opens up about the weight of juggling school, foundation work, and his weekly podcast commitment—without losing sight of the bigger mission....
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Climbing Everest & Conquering Darkness with Parker Fontecchio
What does it take to climb the height of Everest in 25 hours—and come back from the edge of physical and emotional collapse? In this powerful episode of The Mentally Shredded Show, we sit down with world-record-holding athlete and CrossFit coach Parker Fontecchio to explore the raw, unfiltered...
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The Broken Olympian: Roy-Allan Burch on Pain, Purpose, and the Power of Resilience
What does it take to rise from the ashes of adversity and compete on the world’s biggest stage? In this powerful episode of The Mentally Shredded Show, host Christopher Weedon sits down with two-time Olympian Roy-Allan Burch—a man whose story redefines grit, grace, and mental strength. From…
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Sobriety and Mental Health in Alcohol-Heavy Workplaces with Kristin Dickie, LCMHC & LCAS
Are you feeling the pressure to drink at work events, happy hours, or client dinners? In this episode, I sit down with our clinical partner, Kristin, to dive into her powerful blog post, Alcohol Culture at Work: How to Stay Sober in Social Settings. We talk about how alcohol has become woven into...
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Trailer: You Don’t Owe Anyone an Explanation
Kristin from Silver Lining Counseling shares a powerful reminder from our latest episode: You don’t owe anyone an explanation for choosing your health and standing in your truth. Tune into The Mentally Shredded Show for the full conversation on reclaiming your power and navigating alcohol-heavy...
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Renew. Release. Rise. | A 10-Minute Spring Meditation
Welcome to April’s edition of Meditation Wednesday on The Mentally Shredded Show. 🌱 This month, we’re aligning with the energy of spring—a time to shed the old and step boldly into new growth. Let this meditation guide you to: 🌿 Renew — your mindset and your energy. 🌿 Release — what no longer...
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Transformational Healing Universe with Dr. Har Hari (Part 2): Mitochondria, Structured Water & Raw Energy
What if everything you’ve been taught about health is backwards? In Part 2 of this mind-shifting conversation, I dive deeper with Dr. Har Hari into the science behind self-healing—from the cellular level to the soul. This episode unpacks powerful concepts around mitochondrial health, structured...
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Transformational Healing Universe with Dr. Har Hari (Part 1): Unlocking Energy, Frequency & Healing
What if the key to true healing isn’t in a pill, but in your energy? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Har Hari, founder of Transformational Healing Universe, to explore the powerful connection between science, spirituality, and energy healing. Dr. Har Hari shares his journey from a Western...
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Breaking Free from Emotional Numbness with Kate Walters, LCMHC, LCAS
Are you truly feeling your emotions, or just going through the motions? In this episode, I sit down with our clinical partner, Kate Walters, to dive into her powerful blog post, Comfortably Numb? Obvious and Not-So-Obvious Signs of Not Feeling Your Feelings. We break down the subtle and...
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Renew. Release. Reclaim. | A 10-Minute Meditation
Welcome to this month’s Meditation Wednesday. ✨ As we step into March, this meditation is an opportunity to renew, release, and reclaim your energy. Let go of what no longer serves you, call back your power, and move forward in alignment with clarity and strength. Take this time to embrace: 🌿...
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Honoring Thomas: A Legacy of Resilience and Purpose
Sometimes, life gives us every reason to give up, but some people choose to rise above it all. Thomas was one of those people. In this episode, we honor the life of Thomas—a man who faced immense challenges, from personal loss to paralysis, yet still chose to serve others. His story is a powerful...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Mentally Shredded Show! We’re on a mission to break the stigma surrounding mental health, empower individuals to reclaim their power, and foster resilience through personal development and holistic wellness. Tune in every Wednesday for inspiring content, thought-provoking interviews, personal stories, and practical tools that support your journey to thrive emotionally, mentally, and physically. Let’s build healthy communities where no one suffers in silence. Together, we’ll challenge our bodies, empower our minds, and create a legacy of change. #MentallyShredded
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Christopher DeShawn Weedon
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