Millennial Mental Health Channel

In this episode, Eddie and Justin dive into the complexities of Seasonal Affective Disorder, a type of depression that typically hits during the fall and winter. They explore stats, science, and treatments. Whether you are affected by SAD or just curious to learn more, this episode has practical information to help navigate the winter blues.

Love and relationships have changed a lot with the introduction of the internet. On this episode, Eddie and Justin discuss stats on online dating, the characteristics of healthy relationships, and the rise of polyamory. You may be surprised which celebrities have come out as poly-A.

Hypochondriasis is a legitimate mental health disorder... or at least it used to be. On this episode, Eddie and Justin break down the history of the term hypochondria, and discuss how we view and talk about this disorder now. Some interesting historical examples are given, and personal stories make the episode fun and useful.

Appearance is a big part of your identity, and physical trauma can drastically change the way you look. In this episode, Eddie and Justin welcome Kyle Mikel to the show to talk about his experience with appearance altering trauma from an electric scooter accident that caused serious damage. Kyle's honesty, vulnerabiligy, and thoughtfulness shine through in this extra special episode with a musical extra at the end.

Burnout is a very real thing making life harder for many people, especially those who work in mental health and service industries. In this episode, Eddie and Justin break down burnout, list off some of the signs to watch out for, and provide evidence based suggestions for combating it.

Technology may be one of the biggest contributors to worsening mental health in modern times, but it may also be a large piece of the solution. In this episode Eddie and Justin discuss therapy apps, ADHD apps, and apps to prevent relapse in self harm and substances. They review the evidence on the efffectiveness of these apps, and discuss the potential that these apps have to helping humanity. 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10242473/

https://calmharm.stem4.org.uk/

In this episode, Eddie and Justin break down all things anxiety. They give their own personal stories to try and help normalize these feelings and emotions. The emphasis is always on love and acceptance. Plus, learn about which former hottest man alive has opened up about his anxiety, and hear Dr. Justin say the word orgasm. This episode has it all!

Music is a part of every known human civilation on earth. Music is essential to humanity and mental health. On this episode, Eddie and Justin discuss some interesting facts about music, some of their favorite song lyrics, and how they have used music in their lives to help their mental health.

The Standard American diet is bad for our physical health AND our mental health. In this episode Eddie and Justin talk about their own struggles with diet, why ultra processed food is bad for mental health, and give practical advice for improving your diet. Plus, you might be surprised about which celebrities have gone plant based for health and ethical reasons.

Many Americans struggle with feeling like they are not good enough to belong in their current position. This is called imposter syndrome, and it is an incredibly common phenomenon. In this episode, Eddie and Justin break down what imposter syndrome is, how common it is, and some advice for combatting it. You won't believe some of the most successful and famous people in the world who have also felt imposter syndrome. 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK585058/

https://www.businessinsider.com/celebrities-who-talked-about-having-imposter-syndrome-2023-4#lupita-nyongo-said-in-october-2022-that-she-bucked-imposter-syndrome-with-advice-from-emma-thompson-3

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Angela-Decandia-Vitoria/publication/346738747_Experiential_supervision_healing_imposter_phenomenon_from_the_inside_out/links/62640f118cb84a40ac8455bd/Experiential-supervision-healing-imposter-phenomenon-from-the-inside-out.pdf?_sg%5B0%5D=started_experiment_milestone&origin=journalDetail

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2021/06/cover-impostor-phenomenon