In this episode of *The Middle of the Street Podcast*, hosts Ishma Valenti and Mark Bell sit down with Mental Health Therapist Lawrence Gardiner (expected regular contributor to the podcast), who brings over a decade of experience/expertise in the field of Mental Health. Together, they dive deep into pressing mental health issues, strategies for decreasing degenerate behavior, and discuss ways to bring more resources to those in need. They also touch on world politics before wrapping up with their college football picks for the week. Tune in for insightful conversations and a balanced mix of serious and lighthearted topics!