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Mental Perk

Karla Hutcherson; Brandi Mock

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Real people...Real Issues...Real Talk. Destigmatizing misconceptions about mental health and encourage conversations about tough topics. We understand all of us are impacted by the effects of mental health in different ways. We want to highlight guests who are winning the battle, their very real struggles, and how honest talk can change the way we view mental health. We want everyone to know "You're Worthy...We're in this together".
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Send us a Text Message. Dave Ebert is an Improv Comedian and Missionary who uses his gifts and talents to help heal the emotional pain of sex trafficking victims. Dave describes in detail how humor and comedy saved his life in his own battle with depression and suicidal thoughts and how the power of laughter extends a healing hand. Dave shares his …
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Send us a Text Message. Richard "Trey" Ashcroft is a career police officer, member of the Garland SWAT Team, and President of the Police Association. Trey highlights the challenges police officers face on the job and in their personal lives and the importance of managing mental health both on and off duty. Trey uses honest dialogue to describe the …
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Send us a Text Message. Mental Perk welcomes Brad Newton, a former educator, an official photographer for the Texas Rangers, as well as an Improv Comedian with a mission. Brad talks about his experience as an educator as well as his amazing career with the Texas Rangers. Most of all, Brad touches all our hearts as he tells his story of losing his w…
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Send us a Text Message. Jacob Talley discusses the impact of experiencing PTSD as a firefighter and first responder. He highlights the stigma of mental health in his industry and the dangers it poses when left untreated. In this episode, Talley opens the discussion of promoting positive mental health in firehouses across the country and the importa…
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Send us a Text Message. Anthony "Tony" Monnin visits Mental Perk to talk about his non-profit organization, Carry On, that honors fallen veterans and first responders through the symbolic carrying of the log on special memorial occasions. Tony shares his first hand experience as a veteran and the importance of honoring the fallen and their families…
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Send us a Text Message. Mental Perk welcomes Elizabeth de Moraes, a formerly shy introvert turned acclaimed international performer, motivational speaker (including TEDx), master communication coach, and trained transformational coach with a career that spans multiple decades. Elizabeth discusses the impact of self-sabotage and your unique ability …
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Send us a Text Message. Karla and Brandi discuss the trials of modern dating with a nostalgic perspective. Tune in to hear details about social media, dating apps, first dates and so much more. While dating has many new challenges, one thing stands true: "You're Worthy...We're in this Together"! Support the Show. If you or anyone you know are strug…
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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Sarah Wakefield, the Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Texas Tech University Health Science Center and the School of Medicine, talks about her career as a Board Certified Psychiatrist, Forensic Psychiatrist as well as the amazing community connections they are making through their medical school and psychiatry pro…
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Send us a Text Message. Brandi and Karla highlight the importance of mental health awareness through their discussion of celebrity mental health initiatives. The Mental Perk hosts get real with their audience and really dig into normalizing mental health conversations while showing real struggles throughout Hollywood. Mental health does not discrim…
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Send us a Text Message. Justin Beamis is a firefighter who truly understands the challenges of first responders and mental health. Based on his own experiences, Justin is empowering first responders through updated and interactive trainings and making sure departments throughout Texas are keeping up with the growing mental health statistics. Justin…
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Send us a Text Message. DEA Special Agent Eduardo Chavez discusses the growing crisis and distribution of illegal drugs across the United States, most importantly Fentanyl. Special Agent Chavez has a career that expands over 22 years with multiple roles in the agency and has been a national spokesperson for the DEA impacting his field throughout th…
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Send us a Text Message. Israel Lewis is a Licensed Professional Counselor for the last 25 years and the founder and director of the Sulpher Springs Counseling Center in Sulphur Springs, Texas. In this episode Israel describes his battle after a routine surgery had life altering complications and changed him forever. Israel's motto is "We are Better…
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Send us a Text Message. Alyssa Guzman talks about witnessing the death of her father. This episode is Part II of the story describing devastating and tragic loss Alyssa, her Mother, and two brothers faced when Sam Guzman was senselessly hit by a drunk driver while tending to his truck on the side of the road. Alyssa's journey of recovery details th…
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Send us a Text Message. Michelle Guzman tells her heart wrenching story about losing the love of her life to a drunk driver which was also witnessed by her teenage daughter. Michelle shares who her husband, Sam Guzman, was as a person and father, their young love story, and describes the night she received the call from her daughter. She shares the…
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(previously recorded but late because of technical errors) With only 4 more weeks left in the NFL season teams buckle down for last quarter of the year. With only one team having clinched a playoff birth, the win or go home mentality is here. Steelers at Colts - A 1st year head coach vs a grizzled vet. Both Steichen & Tomlin have pushed past advers…
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Send us a Text Message. McKinley Shultz holds a full-time job, while completing her degree and working in the evenings as a bartender. She describes the valuable aspects of her job and the interaction she has with patrons who come in search of connection and a good drink. McKinley, offers humor, empathy and emotional perspective as she describes th…
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Send us a Text Message. Mental Perk welcomes Dr. Kelly Robinson, DDS to talk about then impact of mental health in her practice. In this podcast, Dr. Robinson talks about the levels of anxiety her patients experience due to their perceptions of dental care, the levels of stress and anxiety associated with providing competent dental care, as well as…
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Send us a Text Message. It’s finally here! Part 2 of getting to know your Mental Perk hosts. Karla and Brandi ask each other thought provoking questions with a little sense of humor. Our goal is to get real with our audience and make sure each of you know “You’re Worthy … We are in this Together!” Support the Show. If you or anyone you know are str…
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Week 13 recap BIO (Will update with time stamps later). In the NFL, they say it's not about how you start, but how you finish. Welcome to December football. Our week 13 recap begins with who won the week "I SEE YOU" as the Houtson Texans win a tight one vs the BroncosNico CollinsDerek StingleyThe Niners make a statement in Philly. We then shift gea…
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As the Turkey goes down, so does the football. This morning, the Cover 0 podcast sits down to touch on the highs and lows from week 12 in the NFL. (00:02:44) - What’s Goin On!? - the performances of Sunday that left us with expecting more: (00:03:08) - Derek Carr’s lack luster game against Atlanta. (00:07:10) - Browns lose by 17 in Denver. (00:12:2…
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Send us a Text Message. Mental Perk interviews Michael Habib and Michelle Tes from Southern Methodist University Campus (SMU). Michael and Michelle discuss their roles as members of the Well-Being Education Student Team (WEST) and the impact their organization is having in bridging positive care and communication to students on campus. The SMU WEST…
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Send us a Text Message. Nicole Plotner, an SMU student, shares her inspirational story of grief, PTSD and recovery following the tragic loss of her father. Nicole describes how she navigated the shock of her father's sudden decline at an early age, how she had to grow up quickly to help support her family, and the mental impact she suffered over ti…
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This episode includes 2 of the top matchups of this week, including a hot topic. Rookie Standouts and Disappointments of the year so far!. We kick off with our game of the week with the Jaguars hosting the 49ers. Jaguars are a legit team. They are growing into their own on offense and taking the league by storm led by Travis Etienne and Trevor Lawe…
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Send us a Text Message. Professor Bram Duffee, PhD and Paramedic, discusses his research and life work focusing on using hypnosis to reduce patient pain, promote healing, and unify the mind and body to improve patient outcomes. Bram is co-author of a new book and hopes to transform patient care in emergency and trauma settings through implementing …
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What a week! Without any teams on a bye, the slate this week was absolutely stacked. We’re here with our reactions to the highs and lows of week 8! (00:01:08) - WHATS GOING ON!? - Starting in Carolina, the Texans fall flat on the road Vs the Panthers (00:06:20) - The Rams run into a buzzsaw Vs Dem Boyz from Dallas (00:11:15) - I SEE YOU - We reflec…
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Will week 8 be full of tricks or treats this Sunday? Lots of teams have much at stake with some key matchups on the horizon. (00:04:06) - Cleveland @ Seattle: The Hawks have a true test at home Vs a strong Browns defense. (00:28:59) - GAME OF THE WEEK - Bengals @ Niners: SF looks to avoid losing three straight as Cincy rolls to town. A road win for…
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A Sunday where powerful units fell flat and struggling teams found solutions. Additionally, sleeping giants were awakened, middling teams showed their true colors and new darlings were brought to down to reality. In short, Week 7 in the NFL had it all. (00:02:04) - Starting in Philly, the Eagles put some serious breaks on Miami's incendiary offense…
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The Cover Zero Podcast has reached over ten thousand plays! A deep thanks to everyone & we appreciate all of you and your support. Week 7 preview: (00:01:58) - LAC @ KC “The Chargers lose a close one”…we’ve heard it so often. Righting the ship against KC will be an uphill battle. But a win here would be a huge lift that could start a potential save…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Kim Pittman describes the terror of receiving the dreaded call and finding out she has stage 3B gastric cancer. She talks about the terrifying fear she faced head- on with her diagnosis and the uncertainty of treatment but leans on faith, family and friends. Through her journey, Kim embraces calmness in her …
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The final unbeaten teams took L's this week! Members of the The 72 Miami Dolphins squad raised a glass in celebration. And Cover 0 is here to look back on the highs and lows of the week 6. (00:01:36) - I SEE YOU - which players, teams and units stole the show in week 6. (00:01:53) - The Lions gets a convincing win on the road over the Bucs. (00:08:…
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