Hosts Big Mike and Brian give you a brief update on the Covidiot crisis.  Then the guys discuss how mindfulness and meditation have not only helped them during this self isolation, but became an amazing tool to help with their mental health. Brian also stops Mike short of preforming his own meditation on the podcast.   

While self quarantining,  Mike and Brian share how they are managing their time. Brian has a meltdown about covid memes, bear whistles, and Tom Brady. Mike wrestles an old woman to the ground for the last corned beef. His daughter Vaneese also pops in to give her perspective, on how this pandemic is affecting her.

In part 1 of Season 1,  Episode 3, Brian and Big Mike open up about their struggles with mental illness.  Both choosing two different paths to manage and control their illness, they come together to give the audience an important message! Are you having difficulties managing your anxiety/depression? Listen to the stories and experience, from two people, who are pushing that boulder up the mountain of hope!

In part 2, a necessary look at the dark roots of psychiatry and some of the most inhumane and barbaric forms of treatment for mental illness throughout history.

Also on this Podcast

* The wacky waiving inflatable arm flailing bike boy

* Encounters with stupid, the drunk macho man of wisdom

* And 2 gadgets that help you control your eating habits and track your eggs

Sources:

Books: An Anatomy of an Epidemic-Robert Whitaker, Mad in America- Robert Whitaker, Unhinged-Daniel J. Carlat, M.D., Manufacturing depression-Gary Greenburg

Documentary: "American Experience" The Labotomist (2008)

Articles: The 10 Worst Health Treatments in History- https://www.everydayhealth.com/pictures/worst-mental-health-treatments-history/

In part 1 of Season 1,  Episode 3, Brian and Big Mike open up about their struggles with mental illness.  Both choosing two different paths to manage and control their illness, they come together to give the audience an important message! Are you having difficulties managing your anxiety/depression? Listen to the stories and experience, from two people, who are pushing that boulder up the mountain of hope!   

In part 2, a necessary look at the dark roots of psychiatry and some of the most inhumane and barbaric forms of treatment for mental illness throughout history. 

Also on this Podcast

* The wacky waiving inflatable arm flailing bike boy

* Encounters with stupid, the drunk macho man of wisdom

* And 2 gadgets that help you control your eating habits and track your eggs

Sources:

Books: An Anatomy of an Epidemic-Robert Whitaker, Mad in America- Robert Whitaker, Unhinged-Daniel J. Carlat, M.D., Manufacturing depression-Gary Greenburg

Documentary: "American Experience" The Labotomist (2008)

Articles: The 10 Worst Health Treatments in History- https://www.everydayhealth.com/pictures/worst-mental-health-treatments-history/

For our first episode of season one, Mike and Brian discuss some of the many origins of Valentine's Day dating back to the 5th century. How much the predicted total money spent on gifts for loved ones in 2020 and our own thoughts on this magical day of love. We also discuss Fondue restaurants, trapezoids, and the absorption of vitamin D from the sun, through ones... Anus? So strong language warning in our first episode. Shock factor is high right out of the gate folks! Enjoy!

Sources for our research include;

Valentine's day - www.britannica.com/topic/valentines-day

                                https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Valentine

                                https://www.statista.com/statistics/285028/us-valentine-s-day-sales/

                                https://corporate.hallmark.com/about/hallmark-cards-company/history/