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#115. The Funniest And Most Insightful Mental Health & Psychiatry Interview — Justin Romano, MD & Eddie Carrillo, LPC | MMHC

How do mental health and physical health interact? How much does childhood affect adulthood? Do you know the relationship between your brain and addictions? Do doctors believe in psychedelic medicine?
This week’s guests are Justin Romano, MD & Eddie Carrillo, LPC. Justin is a child psychiatry fellow, Eddie is a licensed psychotherapist, and they are the co-hosts of the Millennial Mental Health Channel podcast.
Justin is giving his first TEDxOmaha talk in November while also preparing for fatherhood; while Eddie is diligently serving his clients and students as a therapist and adjunct faculty at the Pacific University Graduate School of Psychology.
Expect to learn about their unique approach to demystifying mental health for the millennials, how childhood affects adulthood, important psychiatry and mental health research, psychedelics and addiction, and more.
This episode is full of golden nuggets and humor.
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MMHC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millennialmhc/
MMHC Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/millennial-mental-health-channel/id1487717298
MMHC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC67HgaMWJoT4mUK0C5qyWAg/featured
MMHC Twitter: https://twitter.com/millennialmhc
Justin’s TEDxOmaha: https://www.tedxomaha.com/2022-speakers
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#114. Why Awareness Without Action Is a Burden, How To Accept Life As It Is & Self-Therapy Guidebook — Iris Gonzalez-Thrash, LCSW

Do you know how attachment styles affect adult relationships? Why do we have high expectations of others? Do you struggle with accepting life as it is?
This week’s guest is Iris Gonzalez-Thrash, LCSW. Iris Gonzalez-T is a clinical professor at USC, a psychotherapist, and a licensed clinical social worker.
Her 25+ years of clinical and educator expertise shine through her charismatic teaching and how she navigates the complex system of academia and private practice.
Iris’ clinical specialties include anxiety disorders, trauma, loss and grief, life transitions, severe personality disorders, and more.
Her mission statement is: "To improve the wellness of individuals and society by utilizing my experience as a clinician, educator, and administrator."
Expect to learn about the art of saying yes, how attachment styles affect adult relationships, why we have high expectations of others, how to accept life as it is, and more.
This episode is full of practical knowledge and a self-therapy guidebook!
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Iris Gonzales-Thrash Email: irisgonz@usc.edu
Iris Gonzales-Thrash Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iris-gonzalez-thrash-lcsw-a3861042/
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#113. The Danger of Cognitive Rigidity, Why Social Media Is Like Gambling, and The Truth Behind Higher Education Cost & Suicide - Dr. David Rudd

Do you know why social media is like gambling? Why is college tuition skyrocketing every year? Do you struggle with superficial relationships in 2022? How can we prevent suicide more effectively?
This week’s guest is Dr. David Rudd, Ph.D. David is the former president of the University of Memphis, a distinguished university professor of psychology, and the co-founder of the National Center for Veterans Studies at the University of Utah and the University of Memphis.
David’s CV is about 79 pages long given his long tenure as a licensed psychologist and a distinguished academic with over 15,000 citations. PubMed algorithms identified David’s work as the top 1% of all scholars publishing about suicide over the past decade.
Expect to learn about the cutting-edge suicide prevention handbook by the expert, David’s impressive journey of becoming president of a large university, the untold reality of being an academic, why mental health underlies everything we do, and much more.
This episode is an hour of pure experiential insights, knowledge, and golden nuggets.
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David Rudd’s Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/uofmpastpres
David Rudd’s email: mdrudd@memphis.edu
David Rudd’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-david-rudd-394262226/
David Rudd’s Publications: https://www.memphis.edu/psychology/people/faculty/rudd.php
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#112. From Being Fully Blind To Embracing Life, How To Own Tragedy & Grit, Grace, and Inspiration — Kevin Lowe

Have you ever overcome your biggest adversities through faith and mental health? How do you fully accept and embrace tragedies in life? Do you know how to find gratitude in hopeless situations?
This week’s guest is Kevin Lowe. Kevin is a fully blind podcast host and a transformational life coach.
At 17, Kevin became blind after a brain tumor removal surgery that was supposed to save his life ended up costing both of his eyesight.
Yes, Kevin is fully blind and his world was full of dark, formless objects until he learned to echolocate using the “clicking” technique. Imagine Daredevil from the Marvel Universe without the expensive fight suit and jumping through rooftops. Indeed, Kevin perfectly represents the saying, “I walk by faith, not by sight.”
Expect to learn about the important roles of faith and mental health in Kevin’s life, the inspiring story of how Kevin came to fully accept and embrace his blindness, what “grit, grace, and inspiration” means to him, how to seek gratitude in seemingly hopeless situations, and much more.
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Kevin’s Website: https://www.gritgraceinspiration.com/
Kevin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritgraceinspiration/
Kevin’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grit-grace-inspiration/id1511704034
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#111. Why Healing Takes A Village & The Power of Long Game — Vinny Crispino | Pain Academy

Do you believe that healing is only for yourself? How do you optimally maximize your healing journey? Can healing take a village?
This week’s guest is Vinny Crispino. Vinny Crispino is the founder of Pain Academy, a corrective exercise expert, and a holistic health practitioner.
With his unique insights and evidence-based approach, the Pain Academy has served over 4,000 clients and gathered the following from Dave Asprey, the Holistic Psychologist, and other known holistic health advocates. Vinny’s work has been featured on NBC, CBS, Fox News, and USA Today.
Vinny is also an 8-time All-American D1 athlete with over 33 Colorado State swimming records. Here, Vinny shares his incredible health transformational journey from a near-death, life-altering injury that ended his professional surfing career to starting the Pain Academy to save himself and countless others.
Expect to learn about Vinny’s incredible life-changing journey, effective ways to manage pain, the art of movements, how to transform our relationship with pain, and why physical and mental health is one and the same.
This is part 2 of the conversation. For part 1, please visit DMP#110. How To Achieve A Truly Pain Free Life, Why Integration Is Everything, and Physical Health Is Mental Health
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Show Notes
Pain Academy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/painacademy/?hl=en
Pain Academy Website: https://painacademy.net/
Pain Academy Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PainAcademy/featured
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#110. How To Achieve A Truly Pain Free Life, Why Integration Is Everything, and Physical Health Is Mental Health — Vinny Crispino | Pain Academy

Do you struggle with pain in life? Do you wish you can live a pain-free life? How do you turn tragedy into triumph?
This week’s guest is Vinny Crispino. Vinny Crispino is the founder of Pain Academy, a corrective exercise expert, and a holistic health practitioner.
With his unique insights and evidence-based approach, the Pain Academy has transformed over 4,000 clients and gathered the following from Dave Asprey, the Holistic Psychologist, and other known holistic health advocates. Vinny’s work has been featured on NBC, CBS, Fox News, and USA Today.
Vinny is also an 8-time All-American D1 athlete with over 33 Colorado State swimming records. Here, Vinny shares his incredible health transformational journey from a near-death, life-altering injury that ended his professional surfing career to starting the Pain Academy to save himself and countless others.
Expect to learn about Vinny’s incredible life-changing journey, effective ways to manage pain, the art of movements, how to transform our relationship with pain, and why physical and mental health is one and the same.
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Show Notes
Pain Academy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/painacademy/?hl=en
Pain Academy Website: https://painacademy.net/
Pain Academy Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PainAcademy/featured
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#109. How To Defy All Odds By Doing What You Love & Leaving Microsoft and Google for Circus Performance Art — Christine Lee

Do you struggle with leaving the job that you hate? Do you feel like it's too late to make a change? Is it possible to do what you love and love what you do while making a profit?
This week’s guest is Christine Lee. Christine is an IMDb-verified actress and model, and is the co-founder of TheDahilas Entertainment, a professional circus entertainment troupe.
As a Korean American, Christine is truly a unicorn for leaving her prestigious tech job at Microsoft and Google for circus performance art. Christine’s commercial work can be found in Mercedes, LinkedIn, Honda, and more. Christine’s national AAPI campaign with Meta (Facebook) was also launched in July.
Expect to learn about the most dramatic pivot story ever, the ethos of taking pivots in life, facing major uncertainties, prioritizing one’s calling and mental health, and much more.
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Christine’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christineleecirque/
Christine’s Website: https://www.cirqueduclee.com/about
Book Christine: www.dahliasentertainment.com
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#108. All Best Things In Life Compound Over Time — Maia GV

What does it take to become a popular Youtuber? Is there a short cut in life? What’s the cost of the American Dream?
This week’s guest is Maia GV. Maia is a fashion Youtuber, the founder of Maiazine, a fashion magazine for the people, and a freelance artist.
With her unique approach to fashion insights, Maia’s popular videos receive millions of views at 19 years old.
Maia and Benoit discuss her incredible journey of starting Youtube at age 13, the power of why, the powerful mindset that allowed her to break through Youtube, and the best way to sustain one’s peak performance for a long time.
Expect to learn why real consistency is so hard, how all the best things in life compound over time, the required mindset to succeed in whatever you do, and the only way to prevent burnout.
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Maia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maia.gv/
Maia’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuvIgsu-bRmJtrooNgfGACQ
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#107. Harvard Physician Expert Reveals The Limitless Human Innate Potential — Anthony Kaveh, M.D.

What is consciousness? Is there proof? How is sleep different from a medical coma? How exactly powerful is our mind?
This week’s guest is Dr. Anthony Kaveh. Anthony is a Stanford and Harvard-trained, board-certified anesthesiologist, integrative medicine specialist, and physician expert with over 380,000 followers on social media.
Anthony completed his medical school training at Stanford University and completed his residency at Harvard Medical School’s internal residency program. With a bachelor's in engineering from UC Berkeley, Anthony has a uniquely constructive view of medicine as a system and how he approaches his patients in and outside of the operating room.
Anthony and Benoit discuss the power of near-death experiences, how the drifting states of consciousness reveal our biggest vulnerabilities, and the scientifically proven power of human minds.
Expect to learn how to unlock your maximum innate potential, some incredible medical secrets, and why mindset is truly everything.
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Anthony’s website: https://www.medicalsecretsmd.com/
Anthony’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MedicalSecrets/featured
Anthony’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medicalsecretsmd/
Anthony’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@medicalsecrets
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#106. The Sad Reality Behind Fast Fashion, Staying Hopeful About Climate Action & How To Break Away From The Chain of Consumerism? — Melissa Tan

Do you know the unethical practices behind some of your favorite fashion brands? Is the fashion industry killing our planet? Can we really make an impact on climate change? How do we stay hopeful?
This week’s guest is Melissa Tan. Melissa is a top Malaysian model turned climate action and sustainability advocate, EarthDay.Org ambassador, and keynote speaker.
In 2015, Melissa represented Malaysia with her appearance in the popular reality TV show: “Asia’s Next Top Model”—after pivoting from the Big 4 Consulting firm PwC.
Now, Melissa timelessly dedicates her energy to advocating for the zero waste movement in Malaysia, Singapore, and beyond. Her public speaking mission is to reach 1 million Malaysians about climate action by 2025.
Melissa and Benoit discuss the darkness of the fashion industry, what fast fashion revealed about consumerism, what it takes to become a top model, and her incredible journey to become the EarthDay.Org ambassador.
Expect to learn the dark side of the fashion industry, how to be truly fashionable, the power of association, and the best way to stay hopeful.
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Melissa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heymelissatan/
Melissa’s Website: https://www.heymelissatan.com/
Melissa’s Blog: https://www.heymelissatan.com/blog/
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