Simple Mental Health

In this episode, Jeff talks with Megan Schmid, a teacher in St. Louis, MO, about living with anxiety and how she manages. Jeff also speaks with Carrie Bock, a Licensed Professional Counselor. Together, they discuss anxiety and break it down as simply as possible. Check out Carrie's podcast: hopeforanxietyandocd.com, Instagram: @hopeforanxietyandocdpodcast, Facebook: facebook.com/hopeforanxietyandocd.

My name is Jeff Allen. I'm a musician, I'm a videographer. I produce and host several podcasts. I live near St. Louis, MO. I'm married to a beautiful woman named Brittani. We have a son named Louie. I struggle with anxiety. I work at a church in St. Louis and get to do awesome, artistic projects constantly. I love my friends. From time-to-time I get really depressed. My favorite  food is pho... what a tasty soup!

Oh, did I mention I struggle with anxiety and depression? I do. And I'm also an accidental mental health advocate. I'm not a professional. I'm not a doctor. I'm not a counselor or a therapist. But I am a friend to many. And I'm outspoken about mental health. Very. Very. outspoken about mental health. I'm here to smash stigmas. And I'm also here to help. You're not alone.

This podcast is going to be simple. Hence the name, simple mental health.

We'll speak with professionals, as well as those in the trenches...people who struggle with anxiety and depression and other mental health issues. And we'll break it down as simply as possible. Mental health is complicated... but I've learned that for some, living with it doesn't have to be. And a basic understanding doesn't have to be either.  This is Simple Mental Health.