Robert Jaynes (Uncle Cletus) is an East Moline, IL native who recently got involved (over the past year) in comedy and how he has always wanted to do it. We talked about how he deals with PTSD, being bipolar, and having mild schizophrenia. He feeds off positive energy, his higher power, and the planet to uplift himself in addition to comedy to assist in battling his mental illnesses. We also went into his background and I got to meet the man behind Uncle Cletus and share part of his story with all of you.

Lauren Rosen (LFMT) is the Founder and Director of The Obsessive Mind which specializes in treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety, and Eat Disorders. Lauren and I talked about my personal struggles with OCD, recovery (from substances and disorders), and about the Evidence-Based Therapy methods that are used today to treat anxiety disorders such as OCD.

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Bringing you a bonus episode this week for International OCD Awareness Week with my friend Jenna Overbaugh! Jenna is a licensed professional counselor and the Clinical Marketing Director at NOCD (www.treatmyocd.com). We talked about the different subtypes of OCD, its misconnceptions, and I shared my personal struggles with this time of the year and it coincidently being the time of year when my OCD started developing. Great episode to learn more about OCD and hear my friend Jenna and I discuss something we both have dealt with for years. Her on a professional and personal basis.

Keep up with Jenna here: https://linktr.ee/jennaoverbaugh

Yoshi is a Navy veteran and small business owner from Davenport, Iowa. We talked about his experience with starting over, growing up in the Southside of Chicago, and his battle with the United States criminal justice system. We also had a great discussion about division and conflict in our country. Yoshi has a hell of a story that everyone needs to hear.

Madina Alam is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified yoga instructor, and the Director of Clinical Operations at NOCD. NOCD is a platform that provides therapy as well as a community for those who struggle with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). Madina and I talked about ERP therapy which is the most proven therapy for treating OCD. We also discussed the importance of self care, mindfulness, and not being so hard on ourselves. Of course there's more, but that's what the episode is for. Keep up with Madina on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealth_madina_/

Spike Cohen was the 2020 Vice Presidential candidate for the Libertarian party. We discussed a variety of topics including addiction, work/life balance, active gratitude, as well as other coping skills Spike has implemented in his life that have helped him a lot. We also talked about his recent work with holding local government officials accountable. This is an episode everyone can enjoy regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum. Learn more about Spike Cohen here: https://www.spikecohen.com/