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🎙️ "Welcome back to Mental Perk, where we’re brewing up real talk for your mental well-being! This week, Karla and Brandi are diving into the holly, jolly chaos of the holidays. 🎄✨

We know the season can be magical—but it can also be overwhelming. From family gatherings to financial pressures, holiday blues to endless to-do lists, it’s easy to feel more stressed than blessed. 😅

But here’s the thing—the holidays were meant to bring joy, connection, and peace. So, how do we navigate the mental stress and rediscover the reason for the season? Karla and Brandi are here with practical tips, heartfelt conversations, and a little holiday cheer to help you thrive, not just survive, this time of year.

So grab your favorite cup of comfort, and let’s learn how to enjoy the holidays as they were meant to be celebrated. Because you’re worthy of real holiday happiness. Let’s talk!" 🎧❤️

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Steve Cunningham founded Simple and created the Simple AI Business School (SABS)—the world’s first AI First Business School, designed to help individuals and businesses thrive in the AI-driven workforce. After a brief stint as a lawyer (exactly one week!), Steve spent a decade running a successful marketing agency, followed by ten years leading Readitfor. Me, a popular book summary service for entrepreneurs. With Simple, Steve aims to revolutionize business education with a Learn-Apply-Prove (LAP) model that ensures learners gain real-world AI skills and immediate ROI. Steve is committed to preparing professionals for the future of work, where AI skills are easily found and created, and AI-augmented roles are the new standard. Steve holds a degree in Mathematics and Economics from Colby College and a law degree specializing in Tax Law from Western University. He lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife, Marisa, their daughters, Sophie and Emma, and their two spirited dogs, Mollie and Finn.  

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If you or anyone you know are struggling with a mental health issue, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm behaviors, please reach out for help, talk to someone you trust and connect with a mental health professional. If you are in immediate danger of hurting yourself or hurting someone else, please call 911, go to your local ER or contact the national suicide hotline at 988. Mental Perk wants you to know "You're Worthy...We're in this together"

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Jenna Ryan is host of "The Jenna Ryan Show," a serial entrepreneur, online influencer who was politically persecuted by the DOJ, Big Tech, the MSM, Jimmy Kimmel and millions of haters online and heckled in public. She was cancelled from society, publicly humiliated, my home raided on the news and was thrown in federal prison for 60 days for misdemeanor protesting for January 6th, BUT STILL, she is thriving with record breaking sales in residential real estate in the Dallas, Texas area and a bright future for her podcasts which shares her opinions on social topics.

 https://jennaryan.com/

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 https://www.youtube.com/@JennaRyanShow

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If you or anyone you know are struggling with a mental health issue, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm behaviors, please reach out for help, talk to someone you trust and connect with a mental health professional. If you are in immediate danger of hurting yourself or hurting someone else, please call 911, go to your local ER or contact the national suicide hotline at 988. Mental Perk wants you to know "You're Worthy...We're in this together"

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Dr. Wells Housson is a board-certified Clinical Psychologist dedicated to empowering women through life’s toughest mental health challenges. With extensive experience in treating depression, postpartum depression, anxiety, postpartum anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, disordered eating, and body-image issues, Dr. Housson offers compassionate care for women at every stage of life. A Dallas native, she began her journey in mental health after discovering her passion for psychology while coordinating clinical trials in depression and bipolar research.
 
 To reach Dr. Housson click here -  https://drwellshousson.com/about

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If you or anyone you know are struggling with a mental health issue, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm behaviors, please reach out for help, talk to someone you trust and connect with a mental health professional. If you are in immediate danger of hurting yourself or hurting someone else, please call 911, go to your local ER or contact the national suicide hotline at 988. Mental Perk wants you to know "You're Worthy...We're in this together"

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Mental Perk welcomes Jackie Woodfin, a dedicated birth doula and wellness advocate with a passion for empowering women on their pregnancy journey. From pre-pregnancy to postpartum, Jackie provides essential support, education, and guidance, helping women feel safe, heard, and respected throughout their experience. She’s not only an advocate for birth preferences but also for hormone health, guiding women to lead balanced, fulfilling lives. Beyond her impactful work, Jackie cherishes her family—her husband and five children bring her the most joy. When she's not helping others, she loves traveling, playing pickleball, reading, and even knitting! 

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Mental Perk welcomes Brandi and Karla back to explore the impact of Hurricane Helene on mental health. This devastating storm hit the Southeast hard in September 2024, leaving behind not just physical destruction but deep emotional scars. Join us as we explore the widespread psychological toll on survivors and ways to build resilience in the face of disaster." 

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Mental Perk welcomes Brandi and Karla back to explore the emotional rollercoaster of politics and mental health. They’ll share powerful tips on how to manage anxiety, handle heated debates, and, most importantly, prepare for the outcome—no matter which way the vote goes.

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Mental Perk welcomes back Jeffrey Armstrong, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Dallas. Jeff always brings incredible insight into the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. As an expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Jeff helps his clients heal by understanding their thought processes and ability to regulate and manage their reactions to relationships and life events. Jeff uses insight and humor to communicate his techniques and connect with his audience. Join us as we spend time with Jeff in a light-hearted conversation about positive mental health that realistically applies to all of us!

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Mental Perk welcomes Dr. Cameron Brown. Dr. Brown is a veteran and an educator who has taken his unique experiences in the military and as a high school principal to create a unique business that focuses on teaching fundamental leadership training in an unconventional setting. Dr. Brown loves horses and uses his passion to teach leadership through an intense framework and methodology. His method incorporates academia, industry, philanthropy, and corporate sectors. Through his tactical and educational training, Dr. Brown truly connects with people. He understands the challenges people face and can meet them where they are while challenging them to face their fears. This episode will help you truly appreciate his talents and will make you want to indulge in his training to learn more about yourself as a leader and strive to achieve your personal and professional goals. Join Mental Perk as we learn more about Dr. Brown and set our site on bigger goals!

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If you or anyone you know are struggling with a mental health issue, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm behaviors, please reach out for help, talk to someone you trust and connect with a mental health professional. If you are in immediate danger of hurting yourself or hurting someone else, please call 911, go to your local ER or contact the national suicide hotline at 988. Mental Perk wants you to know "You're Worthy...We're in this together"

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Mental Perk welcomes Brenda Castaneda, a 911 Operator and Supervisor who talks about the challenges and rewards of being a dispatcher. Brenda highlights the importance of maintaining control and mental strength as dispatchers perform multiple roles while assisting callers through an emergency. She also talks about the impact on dispatchers as they put time and compassion into their calls and may not know the outcomes of the people they help. By bringing to light the role of a 911 Operator, Brenda displays the incredible hearts and souls of our often-overlooked first responders. These operators put in the tough hours and expect little recognition, but they do it all to help others in their biggest time of need. Tune into Mental Perk to honor our heroes and understand the importance of recognizing their unwavering compassion.

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If you or anyone you know are struggling with a mental health issue, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm behaviors, please reach out for help, talk to someone you trust and connect with a mental health professional. If you are in immediate danger of hurting yourself or hurting someone else, please call 911, go to your local ER or contact the national suicide hotline at 988. Mental Perk wants you to know "You're Worthy...We're in this together"