If you feel like you’re never quite “good enough,” this episode is for you. Maybe it started with trying to please someone who was hard to satisfy, always finding flaws in what you did. Over time, you began spotting flaws in yourself before anyone else could, leaving you stuck in a cycle of perfectionism and anxiety. In this episode, I reveal the exact steps to break free from this exhausting cycle, tackle perfectionism at its core, and finally feel whole. Tune in and discover how to go from never feeling enough to truly finding peace.

If you’re a high achiever accustomed to getting results but secretly feeling anxiety building beneath the surface, you’re not alone. The pressure to excel can be overwhelming, making stress and anxiety seem inevitable. But the good news is, it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, I share 7 powerful techniques that my top clients use to eliminate anxiety and lower stress in just minutes a day. These aren’t your typical stress-management tips—they’re tailored, actionable shifts designed specifically for high performers who want to keep excelling without burnout. I know this sounds bold, but I’ve seen these techniques work wonders for my clients—and myself. Give it a listen, and you’ll find these small changes can make a big impact.
Welcome to Mental Health Mastery where we talk about how to reduce anxiety and depression dramatically, how to move past a lifestyle of just "coping" with bad mental health, and how to have lasting, daily peace of mind. I share the many lessons learned by going from suicidal to depression and anxiety-free in my own life and what I've learned helping 513 clients reclaim control of their own mental health. We believe you deserve to have significant mental health, and we're excited to help you learn how to have it—hosted by Ty Hicks.
Enjoy, and find more helpful resources at MentalHealthCoaching.com

00:00 - Intro
02:41 - Secret 1: Removing “Should” from Your Vocabulary
05:29 - Secret 2: Replacing “Have to” with “Choose to”
07:18 - Framing Challenges as Choices to Reclaim Control
08:51 - Using Past Tense to Shift Mindset
09:35 - Secret 3: Focusing on Winning Instead of Individual Wins
14:00 - Identifying Productive vs. Busy Work
15:37 - Secret 4: Focusing on Beginnings Instead of Endings
17:28 - Secret 5: Finding Joy in Accomplishment Without Tying It to Self-Worth
23:34 - Secret 6: Living by Your Own Values, Not Societal Values
30:52 - Secret 7: Playing the Game of Life from the Inside Out

If you’ve been battling with those automatic, negative reactions that seem to come out of nowhere — whether it’s snapping at someone, feeling overwhelmed in an instant, or getting stuck in a spiral of anxious thoughts — this episode could change everything for you. In this episode, I share a breakthrough technique I discovered after 10,000 consultations with people who struggle with anxiety. It’s simple, but powerful, and it’s helped countless people stop those knee-jerk reactions in their tracks. If you’re tired of feeling like you’re always reacting and never in control, this is the technique you need to get back your sense of calm and build lasting confidence.

In this episode, I revealed the truth behind why some people get great results with therapy but why many others find it to never be enough. I’ve also shared who therapy is fantastic for and how to get the most out of it if you decide to do it, plus I covered the 2 reasons why I chose to not become a therapist and founded mental health coaching instead.
Welcome to Mental Health Mastery where we talk about how to reduce anxiety and depression dramatically, how to move past a lifestyle of just "coping" with bad mental health, and how to have lasting, daily peace of mind. I share the many lessons learned by going from suicidal to depression and anxiety-free in my own life and what I've learned helping 513 clients reclaim control of their own mental health. We believe you deserve to have significant mental health, and we're excited to help you learn how to have it—hosted by Ty Hicks.
Enjoy, and find more helpful resources at MentalHealthCoaching.com

If your mind is full of irrational fears and intrusive thoughts, you don't want to miss this episode. I go DEEP on this one so you have no more guesswork involved on how to address these fears.

Welcome to Mental Health Mastery where we talk about how to reduce anxiety and depression dramatically, how to move past a lifestyle of just "coping" with bad mental health, and how to have lasting, daily peace of mind. I share the many lessons learned by going from suicidal to depression and anxiety-free in my own life and what I've learned helping 513 clients reclaim control of their own mental health. We believe you deserve to have significant mental health, and we're excited to help you learn how to have it—hosted by Ty Hicks.
Enjoy, and find more helpful resources at MentalHealthCoaching.com

After working with almost 600 clients and doing almost 10,000 consultations with people over my career, I have identified 67 language patterns that cause anxiety. If you are curious what they are, and you want to know the exact recommendations of what to replace each language habit, then tune in to this episode.

If you feel like you're a people pleaser, prioritize others' opinions over your own, or put everyone else before yourself even when you know you shouldn't, then tune in to this episode as I teach you two super simple but wildly effective steps to establish clear, healthy, and unbreakable boundaries.

In this episode, I explain why so many people struggle to gain control over their anxiety even after years or decades of using the 'old school' methods of therapy, counseling, medication, and coping mechanisms. In this brief talk, I cover a lot, so if you want to hear more, make sure to tune in to this episode.
Welcome to Mental Health Mastery where we talk about how to reduce anxiety and depression dramatically, how to move past a lifestyle of just "coping" with bad mental health, and how to have lasting, daily peace of mind. I share the many lessons learned by going from suicidal to depression and anxiety-free in my own life and what I've learned helping 513 clients reclaim control of their own mental health. We believe you deserve to have significant mental health, and we're excited to help you learn how to have it—hosted by Ty Hicks.
Enjoy, and find more helpful resources at MentalHealthCoaching.com

In this episode, I was invited to deliver a keynote address at a conference for 1,000 activists and to deliver a speech on The Mindset of An Agent of Change. I have always been deeply obsessed with anything related to psychology and with making the world a better place. I always want to help people learn how to tap into the mindset that they need in order to give their very best contribution to the world, and to eliminate the anxiety that gets in their way from leading a life of purpose. This is a must listen for anyone who is currently in a position of leadership or who wants to be in one.

Welcome to Mental Health Mastery where we talk about how to reduce anxiety and depression dramatically, how to move past a lifestyle of just "coping" with bad mental health, and how to have lasting, daily peace of mind. I share the many lessons learned by going from suicidal to depression and anxiety-free in my own life and what I've learned helping 513 clients reclaim control of their own mental health. We believe you deserve to have significant mental health, and we're excited to help you learn how to have it—hosted by Ty Hicks.

Enjoy, and find more helpful resources at MentalHealthCoaching.com

00:00 - Intro
01:15 The Power of Mindset and Overcoming Barriers
04:16 Understanding the Overton Window
07:43 Historical Examples of Social Change
11:43 The Role of Vision in Activism
19:34 Compassion as a Driving Force
27:20 Raising Standards for Lasting Impact