School counselors play a huge role in the mental health of students across the country. So, for this National School Counseling Week, Eddie and Justin give props to perhaps the group of people who deserve it the most. Learn about the education and training to become a school counselor, and hear Justin's story of a school counselor telling him exactly what he needed to hear in high school.

Young people often say that school is the biggest stressor in their lives. In this episode Eddie and Justin ask the question: is school stressing kids out and leading to more mental health problems? They lean on their own experiences, and review some scientific papers on the subject. Plus, learn about other school systems in the world that are less stressful and have better outcomes.

Eddie and Justin kick off the new year talking about New Years resolutions with stats and facts, and some tips to help you stick to healthy lifestyle changes. They recap their favorite moments of 2025, and discuss what they are most hopeful for in 2026.

Although the holidays are supposed to be a magical time of year, it consistently brings a rise in substance use and overdoses. In this episode Justin and Eddie break down some of these trends, help the listers understand why the holidays can be so stressful (especially for those with trauma), and provide resources for people looking for help. The emphasis is always love and understanding, not just judging people who cope by using substances.

Eddie and Justin have been doing this show for 6 years. On this episode they recap their business trip to Portugal. Then, they discuss how life, mental health, and the world have changed in the last 6 years.

Five years ago Isaiah was a guest on MMHC, and a lot has changed for him. He went from a youth pastor aspiring to be a neurosurgeon to being an atheist psychiatrist. In this episode, hear how residency training and life beat him down, and rebuilt him into the man the he is today.

A recent study shows that asking deep questions strengthens relationships. In this episode, Eddie and Justin dive into some deep questions about life, family, and career. They share tips on how to start conversations with young people, make a decent amount of 50 cent references, and strengthen their own friendship.

A recent lawsuit involving Chat GPT alleges that the AI chat bot may have contributed to the suicide of a 16 year old young person. Is this an isolated incident, or are there other examples? Are politicians doing anything to address these concerns? Does Mr. Turner in Boy Meets World have the perfect mullet? Find out the answers and more on this episode of MMHC.

Cell Phone bans in schools are happening all across the world. Find out which states have them and which don't, what methods are working, and what Eddie's school is doing right now. Plus, find out if putting iPads in school was based on any scientific research.

Eddie and Justin need a break from the negativity. So they discuss good news, personal accomplishments, favorite music, and Justin's immaculate Cheech Marin impression.