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Chad Peevy is a best-selling author and award-winning speaker on the topic of human behavior. He has worked with of high-performers from around the world, including top-producing real estate professionals, medical professionals, and world-renowned artists - helping them achieve greater clarity, perspective, and overall well-being. With a master’s degree from The University of Texas at Austin, founder of the Austin PRIDE Foundation, founder of the PS Foundation for the Arts, former Director o ...
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Not Quite Zen

Tony Hardman

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Hey everyone, I’m Tony Hardman your host for “Not Quite Zen” a podcast about struggling with mental health and finding ways to make life better. I’ve struggled with mental health all my life, and through lots of therapy and hard work I’ve learned how to be calmer, happier and more grounded. Hopefully, this show can do the same for you.
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What happens when you put random LGBT+ people in a recording session? We talk about everything under the sun including: ▸Current Events - especially those related to the LGBT+ community. ▸Video Games - new, old, good, and bad. ▸Anime & Manga - especially the ones with LGBT+ characters ▸TV Shows & Movies ▸Music Artists ▸Literature ▸Culture ▸Relationships ▸Random topics the community members on Discord ask us to cover. ▸AND MORE! LGBT+ Family & Games is a nonprofit organization here to create ...
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This week we talk to Lyn Christian. Lyn Christian, MCC, CFCC, CCmBIT, is an ICF-certified master-certified coach and author with over 25 years of experience working with corporate and personal clients. Christian was the Director of Innovation at Franklin Covey and Ambassador for The World Association for Business Coaches. Today, Christian is a trus…
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This week we talk to Heather Hester about her experience as a parent of LGBTQIA+ teenagers and ally. We discuss her son's roller coaster ride through coming out as gay at 16 and the perils of apps like Grindr and laws like the "Don't Say Gay" bills cropping up throughout the United States. Heather Hester is the founder of Chrysalis Mama which provi…
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This week we are joined by special guest Chad Peevy, best-selling author, award-winning speaker on the topic of human behavior, and founder of the Institute for Human Progress and Development. He has worked with thousands of high-performing professionals from around the world - helping them achieve greater clarity, perspective, and overall well-bei…
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This week we are joined by Mars and Xavier. We discuss Jason Momoa's pink bath robe, Beyoncé's MASSIVE tax bill, the new Hunger Games movie, Ed Sheeran plagiarism, Racism, and dating shows? It was a wild ride! Join us EVERY Saturday at 7 PM Eastern for the LIVE recording of this show. You can even call in and join the conversation, or submit topics…
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This week we are joined by special guest Karl Beckstrand the best-selling author/illustrator of twenty-seven multicultural/multilingual books. Karl discusses his book "Abundant Paths: Beyond Either/Or Thinking to Fulfilling Same-Sex Relationships That Last" with us and how he is practicing what he preaches! We also discuss his other books, touch on…
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This week we have a very special guest join us. Victoria Pelletier, award winning executive leader, #1 best selling author, in demand professional public speaker, corporate executive, board director, entrepreneur, #1 social seller/public brand worldwide per LinkedIn for her F500 employers, sought out for discussions on motivation, Diversity Equity …
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This week we are joined by a very special guest, Edward Miskie, newly published author of Cancer, Musical Theatre, & Other Chronic Illnesses. Edward is celebrating his 10 year cancer free anniversary of a rare, aggressive Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Edward talks to us about his journey with cancer, musical theater, and other random topics. We are also …
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We start out the episode talking with Jolly about a few LGBT+ topics submitted on the Discord. We then talk about the Restrict Act and how invasive it is with its thousands in fines for using a VPN. A special guest, Scythe629, joins us to talk about his TikTok, Twitch, and YouTube content and why Overwatch is clearly better than Paladins. Hela rude…
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This week Hela and Jolly join us to discuss the recent book bans in the U.S. along with a clever clap-back in Utah to ban the Bible for it's "pornographic content". We hear words of wisdom from a 100 year old mother of liberty, and a much younger drag queen about recent events. We also report back on Strange World after giving it a good watch and t…
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This week we are joined by Hela again to talk about Mike Pence's homophobic comments towards Pete Buttigieg, the potential Trump indictment, religion in politics, and Tiger King's presidential bid for 2024. We also recap some of the Qweerties Award winners, Strange World and other cartoons with LGBT+ couples, and the new Super Mario Brothers Movie.…
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Whether you’re just getting started, or you’re someone who has gotten better, it’s important to create a daily routine for mental health to stay on track. When I started building mental health activities into my day, it was an important aspect of my success in overcoming anxiety and depression. I started small by practicing mindfulness without medi…
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This week we are graced with the presence of Dunkledore, one of the LFG staff members and developers who has contributed features to LFG like Yori and Buba bots. In this episode we review some current events including an anti-trans comment from Ted Cruz, the very polarizing CPAC speech calling for the "annihilation of transgenderism", RuPaul's clap…
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You can now join our live recording sessions every Saturday at 7PM Eastern and lend your voice to the community. This week we were joined by Ross, Hela, and Mars along with others in the chat during the live recording. In this episode we explore even more of the off-the-wall legislation surrounding LGBT+ rights and talk about the lady who almost bu…
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A new season of the LFG (LGBT+ Family & Games) Community Podcast is here! We have changed EVERYTHING for the better. You can now join our live recording sessions every Saturday at 7PM Eastern and lend your voice to the community. In this episode we talk about various LGBT+ topics including drag show bans and don't say gay bills along with the new g…
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I’ve had mental health problems for most of my life, but a few years ago I finally learned how to overcome my anxiety and live in the moment. My mental health improved so much that I started this podcast in hopes that it would help others get better, faster. But, when I was hit with a heart scare, broken ankle, two bouts of COVID-19, the flu, and a…
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In this episode, I’m joined by Dai Manuel, author of the book “Whole Life Fitness Manifesto.” Dai has an upbeat contagious personality and offers great wisdom in what it takes to incrementally improve your life little by little, physically, mentally, and spiritually. He is also an award-winning digital thought leader, Distinguished Toastmaster, key…
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Today’s episode is about how to dive into a world of self-discovery to find a more fulfilling life and work. With so many of us searching for meaning and purpose, it can be challenging to find the right path. That's why I'm thrilled to be joined by JJ DiGeronimo, an author and former woman in tech who shares how letting go of your ego, mindfulness,…
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In this episode, I speak to Chad Peevy, author of “Break & Untangle: Discover the Freedom To Be You Despite The Inherited Mindsets Holding You Back.” Chad grew up gay in an emotionally and physically abusive family in rural Arkansas. He had to spend years learning how to overcome the trauma, depression, and anxiety that followed him into adulthood …
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On today’s episode, I invited Megan Nolan to join us. Megan is a personal trainer, yoga instructor, and vitality coach with more than 17 years of experience. She is passionate about helping people prioritize their mental, physical and spiritual health so they can thrive at work and still have time and energy to enjoy their lives. Megan is going to …
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Are you experiencing holiday anxiety? It’s not uncommon. According to a survey from BetterHelp, nearly half of Americans worry about their mental health during the holidays. But why is this the case when it’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year? There are a variety of potential triggers for holiday anxiety. You may be stressed about …
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Have you ever felt like you were not quite normal, a little bit out of place compared to everyone else? Well, today I have a great guest for you. Marc Paisant is the creator and host of the Relatively Normal podcast. In his show, he shares his experiences with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. He shows that no one is alone and there is always someone …
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At the beginning of a romantic relationship, things can seem perfect. We often call this the honeymoon period. But as time goes on, challenges will surely show up. Every relationship will experience some form of stress and anxiety as time marches on. All relationships require a lot of time and effort to be successful. But what happens when one or b…
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Have you ever felt burnt out? Like you’re so overwhelmed that you can barely hang on? Employee burnout is a global concern. According to a Deloitte survey, 77 percent of people say they have experienced burnout at their current job. 91 percent say that unmanageable stress or frustration impacts the quality of their work, and 83 percent say burnout …
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Today, I have with me, Dr. Margit Gabriele Muller — a veterinarian and certified mental health coach who specializes in helping women who have experienced childhood trauma overcome their mental illness. At a young age, Dr. Mulller herself had to learn how to overcome the unique challenges of having a mother who was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Fue…
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For most of my life feeling depressed was my default. It felt normal to me, and any sliver of happiness I ever experienced seemed odd. I didn’t know how to cope with depression. Luckily, I was able to break free from depression and change my mental health for the better. That’s not to say I don’t still get depressed, I do, it’s normal to feel down …
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I want to talk again about one of my favorite subjects – anxiety. Do you ever have those days when your mind is racing with negative self-talk and worry? Does the thought of going anywhere makes you want to throw something across the room, or make you start to panic? As your stress levels increase, does your anxiety also go up? If you regularly suf…
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It's hard enough to raise your hand and say I need help, but what happens when you go to therapy and you're not getting the results you hoped for? When you’re in therapy, you hope that it will be helpful. You hope that it will help you to deal with whatever issues you’re facing and get past them once and for all. But sometimes the reality of going …
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Today, we’re gonna talk about mindfulness, meditation, and how it can improve your life. I have with me, Neil McKinlay. Neil is a meditation teacher who has vast experience practicing and leading embodied meditation. He’s also the host of the Bringing Meditation to Life podcast. In this episode, Neil and I discuss: His own struggle with mental heal…
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If you’ve struggled with mental health, you’ve probably heard the phrase, “It’s ok to not be okay,” but have you ever wondered what that truly means? I’m this episode, I’m joined by Erik DaRosa, known by friends and clients as “Yoda,” he is an inspirational speaker and the Founder and Co-host of the podcast From Survivor to Thriver. Erik is a guy w…
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Today, I’m excited to bring you a fantastic and motivating guest. Kevin Palmieri grew up in a broken home without a lot of money. He didn’t meet his father until the age of 27. No doubt these were contributing factors to the anger he experienced in his everyday life. Something I’m sure many of us can relate to, myself included. Eventually, he got t…
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Anger is a very difficult emotion to regulate because it’s a natural response to feeling threatened. Our primitive brains are wired to protect us from perceived danger, and when we feel threatened, it triggers our fight or flight response. It’s that all too familiar adrenaline rush that floods through your body, tenses up your muscles, and signals …
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In this episode, I bring you a remarkable mental health success story. Kai Smit, was a normal 19-year-old kid from the Netherlands, who was getting ready to head off to university and start his life when a sudden brain hemorrhage would change everything. His odds of survival were incredibly slim, but luckily he made it. Then came the hard part. Kai…
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In this episode, we’re going to talk about trauma. I have with me former psychotherapist and current executive coach Mike Hynes. Mike is the author of “The Myth-Guided Mind: Unleash Your God-Given Genius at Work and at Home,” and he’s going to share about his personal struggle with PTSD, the start and stop nature of healing from trauma, the importa…
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I’m really excited for today’s episode, I have with me, Emily Sander. Emily has vast business experience and is a C-Suite Executive. She’s also the founder of Next Level Coaching, so she knows a thing or two about how to achieve success and become a leader. But, why is that important for a mental health podcast you may be asking? Because being a le…
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In this episode, I have with me Bri Tartaglione. She’s a Motivational Speaker, Certified Counselor, Emotional Wellness Coach, and podcaster in the field of personal development and mental well-being. She holds two master's degrees in School and Counseling Psychology from Columbia University and is working on completing her Advanced Certificate in C…
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I want to talk about giving up. Pretty much everyone has a goal at some point in their life. They may want to lose weight, get fit, write a novel, start their own podcast, and improve sleep; the list goes on and on. Goals are great to have, but they are often really hard to achieve. Motivation wanes, deadlines loom, life gets in the way and you’re …
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Today I want to talk about anxiety. There are thousands of books, millions of articles, and many podcasts about how to get rid of or deal with anxiety. I can’t tell you how to get rid of anxiety, I still have some and I know that I’m going to have some level of it for the rest of my life. But I’m cool with that because I’ve learned how to overcome …
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Often when you’re feeling down, or depressed, life can seem meaningless. You may feel this way occasionally, or it could be constant. This feeling may also lead to apathy. When you feel this way it’s nearly impossible to find joy and happiness. If you take stock of your life, and you’re unhappy with how you’re living, what you’ve accomplished, and …
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Do you find yourself thinking about the past or worrying about the future? If so, you’re not alone. Many of us feel this way at one time or another. For years my anxiety was so bad that’s pretty much all I could do. I would constantly worry or speculate about what could happen, or beat myself up over embarrassments from the past. Even when I had so…
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it can be hard to find a sense of peace in our hectic lives. We are constantly faced with challenges and stressful situations that can feel impossible to overcome. We’re bombarded with constant noise: phone notifications, emails, text messages, advertisements, every news story is “breaking news,” there are constant interruptions. Modern society is …
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In this episode, I'll share with you my first experience at Esalen. Listen in on the lessons I learned and the unexpected way those lessons appeared - from frustration and getting naked. Find photos from my stay at Esalen here. You may not find this episode suitable for kids - you've been warned. Be sure to check out Esalen and book your stay there…
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Welcome back everyone, and hello to my new listeners. Today’s episode is one I did not have planned, and frankly, it’s something I wish I didn’t have to talk about. I actually wanted to record and release this ahead of schedule, but I simply couldn’t because like many of you I am struggling right now. That’s where the “Not Quite” part of my show co…
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Hello everyone, if you’re a new listener welcome to the show, and if you’re an existing listener thanks for coming back. If you want to stay up-to-date with the latest content from Not Quite Zen I highly recommend you subscribe to our newsletter. You’ll get great mental health content once per week. Today’s episode is going to be a little different…
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Disclosure: Not Quite Zen is reader supported. This post contains affiliate links, and we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase. We never recommend products we don’t believe in. Curing burnout is going to take more than a day off or a weekend away, but there are some things you can do to release a little pressure without taking a vac…
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In the first two episodes I talked about whether or not therapy works, shared my personal journey with mental health, and covered different types of therapy programs. Today I want to shift gears, and start covering different ways you can take action to improve your mental health. We’re going to start by talking about how to stop negative thoughts. …
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In this episode I wanna talk about how to find the right therapy for you. This is a question that’s often overlooked. If you’re thinking about starting a therapy program, you’re most likely asking yourself, “where can I find a good therapist,” and that’s an important question, but you may first want to consider the different types of therapy that a…
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If you've ever struggled with mental health, then you've probably questioned whether therapy really works at least once or twice. My name is Tony Hardman, and I’m a regular guy (not a therapist) who has dealt with depression, anxiety, anger, and a host of other issues throughout my life. I've been in and out of therapy since I was a teenager, so by…
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Welcome to Not Quite Zen, I'm your host, Tony Hardman. I just a regular guy who has struggled with mental health most of my life. Luckily, after years of therapy, mindfulness practice and meditation I’ve changed and grown into a calmer, happier more balanced person. As anyone who struggles with mental illness can tell you, there are good days and b…
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In this episode I'm interviewed by my dear friend, Melanie Kennemann. We talk about what it means to step into who we are meant to be, how to rethink productivity, and how much our mentors have an impact on our lives. Be sure to follow Melanie on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/melanie.kennemann Get a FREE copy of my book Get your complimen…
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How is it that we intellectually know that comfort is the enemy of our own growth - and yet we’ll do anything to stay there? In this episode, Chad discusses the idea of comfort and how to move beyond comfort and into growth. What exists for us on the other side of comfort? Get your free copy of Chad's book, Break & Untangle by going to ChadPeevy.co…
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