Mental Health Momentum

In this episode of Mental Health Momentum, Dr. David Morgan sits down with entrepreneur and podcast host Trevor Crump. Trevor shares his journey from corporate life to co-founding multiple companies, and how a crisis early in his career changed his view on risk, leadership, and personal accountability.

They discuss the mental and emotional challenges of entrepreneurship, the impact of social media on mental health, and the importance of prioritizing family, faith, and physical well-being while building a business.

Whether you’re launching a startup or balancing work and life, this episode offers relatable insight and actionable advice.

In this episode of Mental Health Momentum, Dr. David Morgan sits down with Earl Foote, founder and CEO of Nexus IT, to explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, mindfulness, and mental well-being. Earl shares his personal journey with yoga, meditation, and mental resilience while building a successful tech company from the ground up.

Together, they discuss the challenges of startup culture, work-life balance, and the importance of grounding practices for long-term sustainability—both in business and in life.

Whether you’re a founder, leader, or simply looking to improve your mental health, this conversation offers practical insights and encouragement.

In this episode, we sit down with Kari Norton and Heidi Strickland, two leaders in workplace wellness, to uncover the hidden value of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). They share eye-opening insights on why EAPs are so underutilized, how employers can better support mental health, and what employees need to know to access free, life-changing resources.

Whether you're managing a team or managing your own burnout, this conversation is packed with actionable strategies and powerful reminders that mental health support is closer than you think.

In this episode, Vanessa Quigley, co-founder of Chatbooks, shares how with the right mindset building a business and raising a family can go hand in hand. She opens up about shifting roles with her husband through different seasons of life, and how they’ve made it work as partners at home and in business. Vanessa also talks about leading with empathy, creating a flexible workplace, and why mental health needs to be a priority everywhere. Her perspective is honest, grounded, and shaped by real experience. It’s a conversation full of insights for anyone trying to balance ambition with well-being.

Bennett Maxwell is the Founder of Dirty Dough, a cookie franchise grounded in the belief that success means nothing without mental wellness.

In this podcast, Bennett opens up about his journey with therapy, weight loss, and redefining what it means to be successful. He shares how prioritizing mental and physical health changed his life and business, how joy and fulfillment became his new benchmarks, and why entrepreneurs need to focus on “wanting what you already have.” It’s a raw and relatable conversation about chasing the right goals, staying grounded through growth, and making time for what matters most—starting with just one bite at a time.

Liz Converse is the CEO Of Utah Tech Leads, and she has found that knowledge truly is power – learning about mental health and being diagnosed properly truly brings power into your life. 350,000 Utah’s have ADHD, whether it is diagnosed or not, and in this episode, Liz shares things that have helped her cope in the workspace and in her personal life. She has found that small actions, like talking a walk with a co-worker, helps build the bench of future leaders and has powerful impacts on your mental health and the mental health of others.

Sabrina Gardner is the Founder & CEO of Salt by Sabrina, a company that produces premium organizational products. Sabrina loves finding chaos and bringing order and organization to it.

In this podcast, Sabrina shares her advice for other female entrepreneurs balancing motherhood and employment, how we can find control in our lives amidst challenges, and how we can apply the “start with one drawer” concept – pick one small thing in your life that you can improve today, and you’ll be able to see lasting results over time.

Today’s guest is Cynthia Gambill, Chief Relationship Officer at Saprea. Saprea is on a mission to empower survivors of child sexual abuse, protect future generations, and educate communities worldwide on this critical issue. Listen to hear how Cynthia moved here from Argentina, overcame discrimination and difficulty, and shares how each of us can stop sexual abuse in our own lives and stand up for those who are struggling.

Today’s guest is Becky Pickle, recently appointed CEO of the Huntsman Mental Health Foundation. Becky has been a foster parent, owned and operated restaurants, and had many experiences that have helped her spearhead programs that aim to alleviate homelessness, prevent suicide, and help students get scholarships.

Listen to this episode to hear how the COVID-19 pandemic opened up discussions related to mental health, and to hear some actions we can all take, including downloading the SafeUT app – an app where you can text and connect with a clinician at the University of Utah in a crisis and receive support.

Today’s guest is Cameron McBride, CEO at Blomquist Hale. He has spent his career specializing in healthcare operations, and his team at Blomquist Hale works with companies and their employees to offer support surrounding challenges related to mental health, grief or loss, burnout, and so many others.

In this podcast, Cameron encourages each individual who is struggling to reach out before something turns into a crisis – a good clinician can truly help provide hope to those who think all hope is lost. All of us, including leaders, will struggle with different things, and creating a culture of openness and honestly will help stop the stigma around mental health discussions.