Modern Day Overthinker

Jake Truemper is a comedian (improv/stand up), radio host, social media creator, local business owner, and LEGO connoisseur. We sat down in my home studio and discussed a variety of topics including (but not limited to) blowing up on social media, being early adapter of TikTok, creating social media content, addiction to work, fear of missing out (FOMO), imposter syndrome, conspiracy theories, and ADHD.

Keep up with Jake here: https://www.youtube.com/@JakeTruemper https://www.instagram.com/jake_truemper/ https://x.com/truemper_jake?s=20 https://www.tiktok.com/@jaketruemper44 Like the episode? Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more deep dives every other Monday on the Modern Day Overthinker podcast!

Jonathan Bogner is a creative producer, entrepreneur, investor, disruptor, and consummate problem solver in his professional life. However, in 2007, Jonathan's whole life changed completely.

In his own words: My "prior" life was great. I had a beautiful wife, two teenage sons, a nice home in Beverly Hills, and--- I was living my dream job--- of producing movies. In 2007, when I came back from selling my movie at a major film festival---My life changed in an instant.--- I had heart failure, two massive strokes and aphasia (the inability to speak). I survived ---but my heart had become a ticking time bomb.

On this episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, Jonathan and I discussed not only his health issues, but his perspective on life after going through all that he did. From having 2 strokes, learning to speak again, and having a heart transplant, Jonathan has a hell of a story to tell. So much was shared throughout this episode including not being a victim of your circumstances, living in the moment, getting rid of toxic people from your life, and just having a more optimistic, positive perspective on life.

One warning I'd like to issue here that suicide was discussed on this episode, and the opinions shared are opinions, and we all view the world differently. Most of us also know that suicide is a very touchy subject. If you are suicidal and need someone to talk to: Please call or text 988 or a loved one who cares about you. Don't let fear or shame get in the way of asking for help! People care!

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Reena Friedman Watts is a mom, entrepreneur, podcaster (Host of Better Call Daddy Podcast), radio host, and former television producer (Jerry Springer Show, Nanny 911) and interviewer for VH1 and E. She helps people create podcasts, hosts an online radio show, has a podcast of her own, and does freelance marketing as well. We talked about podcasting being therapy, parenting, dating, miscarriages, perfectionism, and much more on this episode.

Be sure to drop a comment, like, subscribe, and all that good stuff if you like this episode! 

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Reena Friedman Watts is a mom, entrepreneur, podcaster (Host of Better Call Daddy Podcast), radio host, and former television producer (Jerry Springer Show, Nanny 911) and interviewer for VH1 and E. She helps people create podcasts, hosts an online radio show, has a podcast of her own, and does freelance marketing as well. We talked about podcasting being therapy, parenting, dating, miscarriages, perfectionism, and much more on this episode.

Be sure to drop a comment, like, subscribe, and all that good stuff if you like this episode! Keep up with Reena here: https://bettercalldaddy.com/

Hidden Gem (Cape Coral, FL) Vacation Sponsor: https://bit.ly/hiddengemflorida

Remember to email confirmation to [email protected] to get a discount on cleaning fee!

Soultru (formally known as Terrance Banks) and I sat down to get to know the man behind the music after he recently arrived home from the Mile of Music festival in Appleton, WI. Both of us are natives of Davenport, Iowa so we had plenty to talk about locally in addition to our in depth conversations about mental health, specifically relating to anxiety, medication, therapy, imposter syndrome, and struggling with identity. Those are just some of the topics discussed in this episode the Modern Day Overthinker podcast. Hope you enjoy!

Want to know more about Soultru? Here's a great article from Music In Minnesota: https://bit.ly/44jY8GB Facebook: Soultru https://www.facebook.com/Soultru Instagram: Soultrumusic https://www.instagram.com/Soultrumusic/

Since it's the 70th episode, I decided to switch things up and have a guest host interview me. Tabbatha Strong (co-host of Deck Diaries) was up for the challenge. She devoloped a variety of questions to ask me so everyone can get a little more insight into the regular host of this podcast. We also have some listener questions I was able to answer as well. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it! New episodes of the podcast drop every other Monday so be sure to follow/subscribe to stay up to date.

All the links: www.moderndayoverthinker.com

Tabbatha's podcast Deck Diaries can be found on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts.

This episode features an entertaining friend of mine who goes by the name Johnny Tuesday. Johnny and I discussed his recent challenge to live a sober adjacent lifestyle as well as substance abuse in general. We also talk about the challenge entertainers face when they have to perform, but are not in the right headspace. Johnny also did a street corner therapy experiment a few years back that we discussed bringing back, so stay tuned for that!

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Veronica Memoir is a comedian, artist, writer, and ex-stripper who joined me on the podcast to discuss her past, present, and future. Her work on dealing with masochism, PTSD, people pleasing, as well as other trauma work came with a lot of consistent therapy spanning over many years. Other topics of discussion varied from her upbringing, the origin of her stage name, her divorce that is currently in the process, as well as her getting to know and love herself.

Keep up Veronica here: https://www.instagram.com/veronica_memoir/ https://www.tiktok.com/@veroncia.memoir

Tabbatha Strong is a fellow podcaster, empath, and public speaker residing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Her and I sat down after recording an episode of her podcast (Deck Diaries) and discussed a variety of topics such as relationships, speaking at Women Lead Change, how she started her podcast, the importance of deep conversations, her Grandma (Grandma Lee), and so much more.

Keep up with Deck Diaries on Facebook and Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/deckdiaries/ https://www.facebook.com/deckdiaries

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Joseph Reid is an Amazon Best Selling author and speaker from Detroit, Michigan. On the podcast, we discussed his book "Broken Like Me" which was released in May of 2021. I was able to catch him while he was in town speaking for #NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) here in Davenport, Iowa. We discussed his mental health journey as well as some of the tools he highlights in the book as it is a toolkit for "broken people" who struggle with mental illness. Not only did I get the chance to hear Joseph's (Joe's) story as to what brought him into the world of mental health advocacy, I also had the opportunity to speak to his daughter Hannah Reid for a bit about her father as well as some of her struggles as well.

**Trigger warning: suicide is discussed frequently in this podcast.**

Joseph Reid's non-profit website: https://www.broken-people.org/

Mental Health Scale: https://www.broken-people.org/myscale

Broken Like Me: An Insider's Toolkit For Mending Broken People: https://www.broken-people.org/broken-like-me

Facebook Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/287522532033608

Some of the topics discussed on this episode:

Suicidal ideation

Communicating your mental struggle to other people

Mental Health Rehabilitation

Stigmas

Loss of a friend to suicide

Loneliness

OCD