Mental Health Uncovered

In this episode, Michelle Collins and Seth Showalter bring on special guest, PK Langley.While this is a serious episode, Michelle kicks things off with a giggle fit. In fact, multiple takes were required to get this off the ground. This material has been released to our patrons.After catching up on their lives over the last week, Michelle, Seth and PK discuss of overview of Major Depressive Disorder.  Using DSM V criteria used to diagnose, they discuss how each component of criteria plays out in real life. This is a valuable conversation full of clinical insights and personal examples. 

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Rather than finishing out the month with the last episode of the Shattered Image Series, Michelle and Seth decided to break things up with an extended mental minute. In this episode, they discuss the "art of argument" by venting through their own recent frustrations with conflict resolution. Seth owns up to being really bad at conflict resolution while Michelle provides real life experience along with suggestions at working through it. This is a rare episode in that it is not part of a series but a stand alone episode!This episode was originally aired on Facebook Live. If there are specific things that you would like to hear or learn more about during this series- let us know!Episodes available on “Mental Podcast” and “Fade to Gray Network.”Merch can be purchased at: https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetworkInterested in bonus content + direct access? Check out patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173664290555175/Leave us a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! 

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In this episode, Seth shares why he decided to take two days of random PTO to get a 4 day weekend. Michelle shares a story of being hit on by a 22 year old and briefly talks about her upcoming book release. Michelle and Seth then launch into a discussion on eating disorders and their relationship to body dysmorphia. Using the DSM V, they discuss the different types of eating disorders including what’s involved as well as signs and symptoms. The following DSM diagnoses are explored: Pica, Rumination Disorder, Food-Restricting Type, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge-Eating Disorder. Michelle and Seth discuss each diagnosable disorder and then look at what is driving the eating disorder behaviors. There is also time spent exploring the best treatment approaches.If there are specific things that you would like to hear or learn more about during this series- let us know!Episodes available on “Mental Podcast” and “Fade to Gray Network.”Merch can be purchased at: https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetworkInterested in bonus content + direct access? Check out patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173664290555175/Leave us a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! 

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This is the third installment of the "Shattered Image Series." In this week's mental minute, Seth provides a update on the cat integration and briefly talks about his upcoming week. Michelle shares how her week has gone; including a special visit to see a close friend. After this, they explore obsessive compulsive disorder which is often co-morbid with body dysmorphia. They distinguish between obsessive compulsive behaviors vs. the obsessive compulsive disorder. If there are specific things that you would like to hear or learn more about during this series- let us know!Episodes available on “Mental Podcast” and “Fade to Gray Network.”Merch can be purchased at: https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetworkInterested in bonus content + direct access? Check out patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173664290555175/Leave us a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app!

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This is the second installment of the "Shattered Image Series." After a mental minute, Michelle Collins and Seth Showalter explore the clinical nature of body dysmorphia by opening up the DSM and discussing its relevance and application. In addition to unpacking the diagnosis, they explore relevant diagnoses that may be co-morbid to BDD. This is likely the most clinical episode Mental has ever produced so check it out! Also- if there are specific things that you would like to hear or learn more about during this series- let us know on Facebook!Episodes available on “Mental Podcast” and “Fade to Gray Network.”Merch can be purchased at: https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork.Interested in bonus content + direct access? Check out patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast.Leave us a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! 

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Michelle Collins and Seth Showalter introduce a brand new series entitled "Shattered Image" which will focus on body dysmorphia.In this first episode, Michelle and Seth tackle issues of self-esteem and self-confidence. They kick things off by a quick review of body dysmorphia and it's relationship to such issues. From there, they jump into a mental minute and then dive headfirst into personal experiences with self-esteem and self-confidence. From lived experience, Michelle and Seth explore the impacts of low self-esteem and explore ways of increasing it. Episodes available on “Mental Podcast” and “Fade to Gray Network”Merch can be purchased at: https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork.Interested in bonus content + direct access? Check out patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast.Leave us a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app!  

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In this episode, Michelle and Seth have somewhat of a free form conversation around the topic of questioning God. After a short "mental minute"- they tackle the subject matter of deconstruction and God. Check out the conversation.  Michelle drops some truth in this episode. If you are questioning God, please hear this message: "You're okay. There is nothing wrong with you. You're not broken. You're not lost. You're not deceived. You are none of those things. You are a human being having a human experience of asking questions and that's okay." Episodes available on “Mental Podcast” and “Fade to Gray Network”Merch can be purchased at: https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork.Interested in bonus content + direct access? Check out patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast.Leave us a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app!  

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This episode was initially aired live on Facebook.The episode kicks off with a mental minute. Seth shares a funny story from being on the golf course with his father this past weekend. Michelle shares her successful move and updates on her fitness goals as she gets closer to a bodybuilding competition. There’s a funny moment in there where the topic of dick pics comes up and you know Seth had something to share.After processing, Michelle and Seth begin the next topic of conversation which is… deconstructing relationships. This is perhaps the hardest part of any deconstruction process as it often reveals who our friends really are. There’s a discussion on Seth’s experience coming out as gay and how this impacted his relationships. Seth shares personal stories from college when he was in the process of coming out amid Christians.  Michelle explores how her relationships were impacted and changed as she began to question her religious beliefs. “What’s going to be the question that’s just too far?” Episodes available on: “Mental Podcast” and “Fade to Gray Network”Merch can be purchased at: https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork.Interested in bonus content + direct access? Check out patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast.Leave us a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app!  

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In this episode, Michelle and Seth explore the question: "why do people have difficulty changing their mind?" Through sharing of lived experience, they provide an overview of just how difficult "changing one's mind" can be.If you're interested in the show and specifically, the lives of either Michelle or Seth, please check out our Patreon. We have chosen to make a diligent effort to begin providing bonus content. In fact, Michelle's story of being kicked out of the church was removed from this episode and is being released to patrons only. Check this link to find out more if you don't want to miss out: https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcastOther ways to get involved:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mental.ftg/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173664290555175/Mental Podcast can be found by searching Mental Podcast or the Fade to Gray Network. If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5 star review for us on your favorite podcast app!

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Michelle Collins and Seth Showalter catch up after another week and embark on a new series entitled "Under Construction." This series will attempt to shine a focus on "deconstruction" beyond just "religious deconstruction." In this episode, Michelle and Seth define what deconstruction looks like for them and set the stage for the rest of the series. The following episodes will center on: why people struggle to change their minds?, the messiness of relationships and the big God question. Join in for the ride!  Ways to get involved:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mental.ftg/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173664290555175/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast Mental Podcast can be found by searching Mental Podcast or the Fade to Gray Network. If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5 start review for us on your favorite podcast app! *Exciting News: An anonymous call-in line may be in the works so you will have the option to call and provide your own feedback and suggestions!

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