Getting a good night's sleep is about more than rest, or sleeping in.  Did you know lack of sleep can put you at risk of weight gain, and dementia?  Or did you know that you can't catch up on your sleep?  Shawn Stevenson, host of the The Model Health Show podcast, a certified nutrition and health expert dives deep on why sleep matters so much, and gives you 21 strategies.  Learn more in this episode as I review Sleep Smarter!

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Can you read your way out of depression?  You certainly can give it a try with the 5 books I am going to talk about in today's episode of Mental Health Monday.  I start with your choice of one of two books: Life's Golden Ticket or The Charge, both by renowned personal development expert Brendon Burchard.  These books will help shake off the despair of depression and open your mind to new possibilities. 

From there, we move on to The Depression Cure by Dr. Stephen Ilardi, PhD.  You get a tactical, 6-step action plan to cure your depression.

Next we look at an upgrade for your brain -- Limitless by Jim Kwik.  Jim Kwik is a brain coach to the stars and his methods will help you break free from your old ways of thinking.

There's no better way to set yourself up for success than by taking control of your morning.  Hal Elrod shows us how in his book, The Miracle Morning.

And to round out the #5 position, Dr. Daniel Amen crescendos the list with Change Your Brain, Change Your Life.

You don't want to miss this episode!

Can changing your attitude really change your life?  Find out as you listen to the second instalment in the series on Better Choices for Better Mental Health.  In this episode, host Thomas Detert talks about ATTITUDE, MINDSET and SELF-TALK and how you can apply better choices and better questions to improve your life, increase joy, and attract success.

Visit DefyingDepression.com for more info.

Shawn Stevensons Book - Sleep Smarter

I was inspired to make this episode about the power of making better choices to have better health after seeing several social media memes that encourage depression sufferers to remain victims instead of helping themselves.  In this episode, learn about the areas you can easily make better choices to improve your overall wellness AND mental health.

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Mel Robbins 5 Second Rule

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Happy New Year Everybody!  In this unexpected, impromptu episode I explain how depression was getting at me big time, and how I managed to keep it at bay, and have a great day!!  I also talk about a few books and podcasts that you might want to check out!

School of Greatness with Lewis Howes

The Model Health Show with Shawn Stevenson

I am actively seeking guests to interview for the Mental Health Monday Show.  Feel free to reach out via email to [email protected].

September is SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH.  And fall is creeping up on us northerners.  In this week's Mental Health Monday Show, host Thomas Detert talks about the importance of doubling-down on your self care to help keep depression at bay.  He also gives some practical advice on how YOU can prevent suicide in your circle of friends and family.

Staying Positive.  Staying Motivated.  It can be SO hard, especially in the aftermath of Covid-19, and recent social unrest.  But it is so important to remain positive, to keep yourself motivated so that you continue to grow and expand -- that you end up living the life that you deserve.  Host Thomas Detert talks about the LIEs holding you back, your BS belief system, and how you can reach your true potential.

Visit DefyingDepression.com for more information!

Stress.  It's something we all have to deal with.  Unfortunately, sometimes stress can take its toll on our health, mentally, physically, emotionally, and on our relationships.  Listen to this episode to learn about the signs and symptoms of unhealthy stress levels and some suggestions on how to better manage stress in your life!

"If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." -- Doug Larson

It can be the scariest thing we ever do.  It is also perhaps the most important.  Standing up for oneself is an absolutely critical part of your overall mental health.  In this episode, host Thomas Detert goes through a brief overview of personality types and explains how one in particular is prone to being walked over by the others.  He also lists the 5 critical steps you need to do in order to successfully stand up for yourself.

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DiSC Personality: https://discprofile.com

Life's Golden Ticket: A Story About Second Chances:  https://brendon.com/books/

Learn how you can develop and use the power of non-negotiable habits (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) to reach your full potential, become the best version of yourself, get into the best health and wellness of you life.  In this episode, I break down what is a non-negotiable habit, and give you my top 5 list of non-negotiable habits that you can use to bring your life to the next level!

Lewis Howe's School of Greatness:  https://lewishowes.com

Brendon Burchard's High Performance Planner: https://www.highperformanceplanner.com/purchase

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