The conversation delves into the themes of acknowledging past mistakes and seeking redemption, as well as embracing change and self-improvement. It emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, taking responsibility, and overcoming obstacles to make a positive difference in one's life.

Takeaways

• Acknowledging past mistakes is the first step towards seeking redemption and making a positive change.
• Embracing change and self-improvement requires taking responsibility and committing to overcoming obstacles.

Bull Shark

Summary

In this conversation, Leah Carroll, an ADHD life and mindset coach, discusses the unique challenges faced by men with ADHD, the importance of emotional regulation, and the differences between coaching and therapy. She emphasizes the need for self-awareness, communication, and building self-trust as essential components of managing ADHD. The discussion also touches on the overlap between ADHD and anxiety, the significance of small wins, and the journey of healing and self-acceptance.

My website is leahccoaching.com, and my Instagram is @adhd.coach.leah

She helps with the "Man Up culture" ADHD community membership program for only $44/mo.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to ADHD Coaching and Neurodiversity
03:06 Understanding ADHD in Men
05:51 Communication Barriers and Emotional Regulation
08:46 The Role of Partners in Recognizing ADHD
11:59 Coaching vs. Therapy: Understanding the Differences
14:50 Building Self-Trust and Emotional Resilience
17:36 Managing ADHD: Tools and Techniques
20:18 The Overlap of ADHD and Anxiety
23:36 The Importance of Small Wins
26:30 Self-Sabotage and Accountability
29:23 The Journey of Healing and Self-Acceptance
32:19 Final Thoughts and Resources

The conversation delves into Leslie Hall's journey of self-discovery, exploring the animalistic perspective, the emotional mind vs. the logic mind, writing the book and personal growth, receiving and sharing insights, understanding love languages and emotional validation, and stacking emotions and normalizing emotions. The discussion provides valuable insights into the human experience, emotional intelligence, and the pursuit of peace and understanding. The conversation delves into the development of empathy and understanding, the impact on personal relationships, navigating conscious relationships, ending relationships with love, understanding confidence and narcissism, and humanizing emotions and healing. It explores the journey of self-discovery and emotional growth, emphasizing the importance of empathy, effective communication, and healing from past experiences.

Takeaways

• Animalistic perspective
• Emotional mind and logic mind
• Love languages and emotional validation Empathy and understanding of others' needs
• Learning to humanize emotions and communicate effectively

Chapters

• 00:00 Stacking Emotions and Normalizing Emotions
• 40:50 Personal Relationships and Empathy
• 49:31 Ending Relationships with Love
• 59:21 Understanding Confidence and Narcissism

The conversation delves into Yanni's experience with manic depression and his journey through mental health institutions. It highlights the stigma and misunderstanding of mental illness, the invisible battle of mental health, the impact of medication and misdiagnosis, and the unknown territory of mental health. Yanni shares his six-point method for arming oneself against mental health challenges and discusses diverse approaches to mental health treatment. The conversation delves into the complexity of mental illness and the challenges in finding a cure. It also highlights the impact of mental health on crime, incarceration, and the need for national healthcare. The importance of sleep, nutrition, and resilience in managing mental illness is emphasized, along with the message of hope for those struggling with mental health issues.

Takeaways

• Manic Depression: Extreme highs and lows
• Surviving Mental Illness Mental illness is complex
• Importance of finding a method that works for you

Chapters

• 00:00 Diverse Approaches to Mental Health Treatment
• 33:16 National Healthcare and Mental Health
• 43:22 Addressing Mental Health at a Higher Level
• 51:08 Message of Hope and Resilience

Garret Biss, a retired United States Marine Corps veteran, shares his journey of self-discovery, mental health struggles, and the importance of post-traumatic growth. He emphasizes the need for connection, authenticity, and self-worth in overcoming mental health challenges and finding fulfillment after military service. The conversation delves into the topics of preemptive negative self-talk, replacing negative thoughts, diaphragmatic breath work, making a list of wins and successes, and creating a list of strengths. It also explores the concept of trauma, post-traumatic growth, and the impact of healing on personal growth and relationships.

Short Bio (Abbreviated)

Garret Biss is a retired Marine Corps pilot, TEDx speaker, and recovery advocate specializing in veteran mental health and identity reconstruction. After struggling with anxiety, loss of identity, and alcohol dependence following his transition from the military, Garret rebuilt his life through strengths-based psychology, trauma-informed growth, and purpose-driven work. Today, he equips veterans, clinicians, and organizations with practical tools to cultivate resilience, connection, and long-term recovery.

About Garret

After 16 years of military service and multiple combat deployments, Garret left the Marine Corps expecting clarity and freedom — but instead faced anxiety, depression, and a loss of identity that many men experience after major life transitions. His recovery journey reshaped his understanding of mental health: healing isn’t just about symptom reduction, it’s about restoring self-worth, connection, and meaning.

Garret now develops and delivers veteran-led, strengths-based training programs that work alongside clinical treatment and workforce development systems. His work integrates positive psychology, trauma-informed principles, and post-traumatic growth to help men and veterans move from survival mode to purpose-driven living.

Resources & Links

Personal Website:

https://GarretBiss.com

CAM Framework™️ (Connection, Authenticity, Meaning):

https://GarretBiss.com/cam

TEDx Talk – The Unspoken Trauma All Veterans Face:

https://GarretBiss.com/tedx

Free Resource for Listeners – The Warrior Reset:

https://TheWarriorReset.com

Programming for Veterans – Valiant Path™️:

https://ValiantPath.vet

Social Media (for episode announcement tagging)

LinkedIn:

https://linkedin.com/in/gbbiss

Facebook:

https://facebook.com/garretBissFan

Twitter/X:

https://twitter.com/garretbiss

YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@thrivingrecovery

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/garretbiss

The conversation delves into the challenges faced by veterans in transitioning to civilian life, the stigma and barriers to mental health care, and the communication challenges experienced by veterans. It also highlights the importance of resilience and stress inoculation in the face of adversity, as well as the critical need for improved access to mental health care for veterans. The conversation covers a range of themes including overcoming adversity, transitioning to civilian life, pursuing opportunities post-military, the impact of combat experience, emotional resilience and mental health, overcoming obstacles and stigma, creating supportive communities, advocating for mental health education, the role of peer support specialists, educational approaches to mental health, tailoring mental health support, challenges in rural mental health support, the importance of active listening, death doula and integrative health coaching, and the message of listening and presence.

Takeaways

• Resilience and stress inoculation are vital for veterans in facing adversity.
• Access to mental health care for veterans is hindered by stigma and barriers. Resilience in the face of adversity
• Importance of active listening and presence

Chapters

• 00:00 The Bond of Service
• 07:04 Communication Challenges
• 13:06 Access to Mental Health Care
• 19:41 Stigma and Barriers to Care
• 26:21 Challenges in Seeking Help
• 32:52 Overcoming Adversity and Stress
• 38:03 The Impact of Combat Experience
• 43:14 The Role of Peer Support Specialists
• 48:28 The Importance of Active Listening
• 58:34 The Message of Listening and Presence

Summary

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Derek Grimell shares his journey into psychology, exploring the complexities of mental health, substance abuse, and the impact of gender roles on emotional expression. He emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, communication, and empathy in relationships, while also addressing the challenges faced by individuals in the prison system and those experiencing homelessness. The discussion highlights the need for flexibility and adaptability in mental health, encouraging listeners to embrace their emotions and seek joy in their lives.

Takeaways

• Emotional Dissonance
• Gender Roles and Psychological Health Flexibility is a hallmark of mental health
• Emotional tolerance and intelligence are key to successful relationships

Chapters

• 00:00 The Journey to Neuropsychology
• 07:58 Emotional Dissonance and Gender Roles
• 14:51 The Impact of War and Trauma
• 27:00 Reintegration and Empathy
• 34:56 The Default Strategy
• 41:28 Finding What You Like
• 01:06:45 Emotional Understanding and Change

The conversation delves into the themes of empowerment through past experiences and the impact of childhood trauma on adult behavior. It explores the warrior spirit, childhood and trauma, the journey to becoming a corpsman, and the search for structure and discipline. The conversation delves into Greg Scargall's journey of self-mastery, overcoming rock bottom, and the path to healing. It explores the themes of facing rejection, embracing fear, and the five principles of self-care, providing valuable insights into emotional trust and self-awareness.

Greg can be found on
resultskillexcuses.com

Takeaways

• Empowerment through past experiences
• The impact of childhood trauma on adult behavior Self-mastery through emotional trust
• Overcoming rock bottom through self-awareness and self-care

Chapters

• 00:00 The Warrior Spirit
• 18:39 The Journey to Becoming a Corpsman
• 27:31 Seeking Structure and Discipline
• 42:44 Facing Rejection and Embracing Fear
• 51:26 The Five Principles of Self-Care

In this conversation, Jason Mayo reflects on his experiences with childhood trauma, mental health, and the journey towards self-discovery and healing. He shares insights from his long-term therapy journey and how writing about his past has helped him understand himself better, especially in the context of his sobriety.

Jason Mayo is the founder of Sober Not Subtle, a storytelling platform that raises awareness and helps normalize conversations around addiction and mental health. He’s a recovery coach, contributing writer for The Sober Curator, creator of the award-winning dad blog Out-Numbered, and author of the children’s books Do Witches Make Fishes? and The Boy and the Billy Goat. As a dad blogger, he was named one of Working Mother’s “25 Dads Who Rock,” alongside Barack Obama, Brad Pitt, and Neil deGrasse Tyson. Before switching to behavioral health, Jason owned and operated award-winning visual effects and animation companies in NYC. His debut memoir, In Case of Emergency, Break Childhood, is available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook. He got sober in 2010.

In this episode, William Fruin interviews Mitch Bohn, founder of Access Billings, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving accessibility for people with disabilities. Mitch shares his personal journey of living with a disability, the challenges he faced growing up in a rural area, and his motivation to start Access Billings. The conversation delves into the importance of accessibility, the impact of small barriers on mental health, and Mitch's mantra of living life with 'no excuses.'