A Mental Health Break

In this episode, Thomas Dahlborg shares his inspiring journey through mental health challenges, the impact of bullying on his family, and practical advice for fostering compassion and resilience. Discover how community, role modeling, and expert guidance can transform adversity into purpose.

“Find that person in your life that is providing that compassion, that kindness, that love… and then going back to the role modeling, be a Mike as well. Be a Mike for others.”

Follow Along as You Join Our Conversation:
00:00 Introduction and overview of the family's mental health journey
02:37 The power of community and shared love in healing
04:09 Tom shares his son's experience with childhood bullying and mental health
06:25 How Tom and his family coped and found support
09:10 Lessons learned from ineffective anti-bullying policies
12:42 The importance of role models and external guidance
14:09 Practical advice for parents dealing with bullying
16:32 Personal interests and maintaining mental health through hobbies
17:03 Simple actions to improve mental health today
19:49 The impact of compassion and authentic relationships / communication
22:26 Connecting with Tom and final thoughts

"Defer to the experts and learn from them"

More Key Areas:
*How to foster compassion and resilience
*Advice for those at low points in mental health
*Impact of bullying on children and adults
*Importance of expert guidance and evidence-based practices
*Lessons learned from addressing bullying
*Strategies for parents and caregivers

Our guest has a son who is also a ROCKSTAR mental health advocate. Be sure to meet Tom from his show with us in 2020 here!

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In this episode, Thomas Dahlborg shares his inspiring journey through mental health challenges, the impact of bullying on his family, and practical advice for fostering compassion and resilience. Discover how community, role modeling, and expert guidance can transform adversity into purpose.

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Vincent A. Lanci previews the upcoming third season of Pod O'Clock, sharing insights on podcasting, guest appearances, and what listeners can expect. He discusses his podcasting process, highlights past guests, and teases future episodes and collaborations.

"Guest appearances can transform your network and your message."

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Season 3 and Podcasting Goals
02:14 The Power of Guest Appearances in Podcast Growth
03:14 The Importance of Finding Your Why in Podcasting
04:13 Highlights from Past Guests and Collaborations
05:38 Exciting Guests for Season 3
06:06 Upcoming Episodes and Listener Engagement

"Your why is the foundation of your podcast journey."

More Key Topics
-Vincent's 8-step podcast process
-Strategies for engaging listeners and building a podcast community
-Importance of guest appearances and networking in podcast growth
-Highlights of past guests and collaborations from Podfest 2020
-Upcoming guests for Season 3

Catch up and learn from the first 2 seasons here

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Vincent A. Lanci previews the upcoming third season of Pod O'Clock, sharing insights on podcasting, guest appearances, and what listeners can expect. He discusses his podcasting process, highlights past guests, and teases future episodes and collaborations.

"Guest appearances can transform your network and your message."

We will see you right here tomorrow at 4:00 AM EST for the full episode.

Let's Podcast!

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In this episode, Mike LeBlanc shares his inspiring journey from childhood struggles with anxiety to becoming a Marine officer, successful entrepreneur, and mental health advocate. Discover practical strategies for managing mental health, the power of anger as a tool, and insights on parenting and personal growth.

“A lot of the times, the things that I’m stressed about is because I don’t have a plan for them. I don’t know how I’m going to do things.”

Key Topics
🧠Childhood anxiety and overcoming fear
🧠Practicing gradual exposure to fears
🧠Daily mental health routines for entrepreneurs and parents
🧠The role of anger in personal development
🧠The importance of planning and organization for stress management
🧠Parenting with assertiveness and honesty
🧠The concept of freedom from desires and cravings
🧠Writing a book while managing a business and family
🧠Lessons from Greek philosophy on emotions
🧠Future projects and ongoing personal growth

“When people think about freedom, they think I’m free to eat what I want, watch what I want, do what I want, but you really become captive to your desires in those times.”

Chapters
00:00 Childhood fears and early struggles
02:05 Overcoming childhood anxiety and fears
05:32 Daily routines for mental health
07:11 Handling stress through planning and organization
08:15 Parenting with honesty and assertiveness
09:20 Reframing anger as a tool for growth
11:34 The pursuit of freedom from desires
12:03 Dreams of childhood and writing a book
14:07 Advice to young self and kids
15:47 Looking ahead: family and robotics projects

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In this episode, Mike LeBlanc shares his inspiring journey from childhood struggles with anxiety to becoming a Marine officer, successful entrepreneur, and mental health advocate. Discover practical strategies for managing mental health, the power of anger as a tool, and insights on parenting and personal growth.

“A lot of the times, the things that I’m stressed about is because I don’t have a plan for them. I don’t know how I’m going to do things.”

We will see you back here tomorrow at 4:00 AM EST for the full episode.

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In this episode, Vincent A. Lanci brings back Nicole Zapoli to discuss her journey through fitness, mental health, and personal growth. They explore how physical activity like CrossFit and cheerleading can boost resilience and mental well-being, along with insights on overcoming stereotypes and supporting community. Also, how the power of community at a young age has left her with lifelong lessons. 

"Just do the next thing and keep moving forward"

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and episode overview
02:15 Nicole's dedication to personal growth and fitness
04:28 Following passions from childhood to adulthood
06:34 Early sports experiences and mental health challenges
09:12 Cultural differences in cheerleading and body image
12:17 The impact of mentorship and community in sports
14:01 Experiencing stereotypes and opening the mind
15:24 Upcoming book and community event in California
16:21 Words of encouragement for those struggling
17:44 Closing remarks and gratitude

"The one thing that has really allowed me to continue to grow and build overall resilience in pretty much every area of my life."

More Key Takeaways:
*The mental health benefits of CrossFit, cheerleading, and physical activity
*Nicole's experience training at the US Olympic Training Center
*Early sports experiences can shape confidence and body image.
*Experiencing new activities
*Consistent action and small steps help overcome mental barriers.

Missed her first episode? No worries! We have you covered. After the show, follow her inspirational path by listening to her first show here.

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In this episode, Vincent A. Lanci brings back Nicole Zapoli to discuss her journey through fitness, mental health, and personal growth. They explore how physical activity like CrossFit and cheerleading can boost resilience and mental well-being, along with insights on overcoming stereotypes and supporting community. Also, how the power of community at a young age has left her with lifelong lessons. 

See you back on Sunday at the same time for the full episode! Enjoy your weekend and we will see you again soon.

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In this episode, Shane Ram shares his personal mental health journey, practical tools for rewiring the brain, and insights into emotional intelligence and nervous system regulation.

"Depression narrows your options, making everything seem impossible."

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and episode overview
02:18 Shane's personal mental health journey
04:29 Depression as a narrowing of options
07:25 Tools for mental health: changing thoughts and beliefs
10:07 The importance of acting on new beliefs
12:30 The power of goal setting and structure
14:05 Current trends in emotional intelligence
14:55 Nervous system regulation versus resolution
17:08 Rewiring the brain in two minutes
18:02 How to connect with Shane Ram

"Understanding the brain isn't enough to change behavior. You can rewire your brain in about two minutes"

More Key Takeaways:
*How he overcame depression
*Tools and techniques for rewiring the brain
*Understanding emotional intelligence
*Practical steps for mental health improvement
*Changing thoughts changes feelings and actions.
*Every challenge is an opportunity for growth.

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In this episode, Shane Ram shares his personal mental health journey, practical tools for rewiring the brain, and insights into emotional intelligence and nervous system regulation.

We will see you back here this Sunday to enjoy the full episode!

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