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In a world where tensions are high and opinions are divided, it can be hard to find mental peace. Whether it's political protests, social unrest, or just the daily chaos, it often feels like we're caught in a whirlwind.

In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sergeant Q and Doc Jess dive into the emotional impact of today's political and social climate. They take a look at a recent incident involving ICE agents and a peaceful protest, exploring how these events can stir up strong reactions and leave us questioning accountability.

Sergeant Q opens up about his own experiences, sharing how he navigates these intense moments and how taking responsibility for his own actions has been key to his mental health journey. Doc Jess offers practical tools to help you process your feelings, stay grounded, and manage the stress that comes with living in a world full of uncertainty.

This episode isn’t just about protests, it’s about how we handle conflict, both internally and externally. Tune in to hear how to manage those competing thoughts, how to break free from a victim mentality, and why taking responsibility can lead to true mental freedom.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors
2:58 - Why Accountability Feels Hard to Find
5:18 - Different Political Views on Responsibility
10:19 - Shame and Ego in Political Identity
13:01 - Violence, Power, and Government Responsibility
19:49 - Sitting With Inner Conflict
26:49 - Building Resilience Through Responsibility

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Trauma doesn’t care if you experienced it or just witnessed it. 

It hits your brain, triggers old fear, old memories, old emotions you didn’t even know were still there. You see something happen, and suddenly your body reacts before your mind can catch up. Fight. Flight. Freeze. It’s chemical. Automatic. Real. And most people have no idea what’s happening inside them.

That’s why preparation, training matters, discipline matters. Because when life hits, when the unexpected happens, you can’t be figuring it out in the moment—you need your mind ready. Your routines in place. Your mental muscles are built. Talk about it. Name it. Feel it. Process it. 

Don’t ignore it. Don’t push it down. That’s how post-traumatic symptoms grow. That’s how fear becomes controlled. And that’s why most people stay stuck.

Start building the neural pathways to respond instead of react. Tune in now and hear how to master your mind when trauma hits.

Timestamps:

 00:00 - Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors
 02:01 — What Trauma Really Means According to DSM-5
 06:39 — Why Shared Experience Is Critical for Healing
 10:03 — How the Brain Reacts Before You Can Think
 14:24 — Why Preparation and Routine Save You Under Stress
 27:18 — How Faith and Community Anchor Trauma Recovery
 28:50 — Using the RAIN Tool to Process Trauma Safely
 33:21 — Education and Community as Trauma Protection 
 34:08 — Daily Routines That Build Resilience Over Time

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79% of married couples are uncomfortable talking about mental health with their partner. That’s right—8 out of 10 couples avoid it, and the truth is, it’s quietly hurting your relationship more than you realize.

In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt. Q and Mrs. Q break down the why, what, and how of safe, honest emotional communication in marriage. From childhood wounds and old patterns to daily emotional check-ins, they share the tools that have transformed their relationship and can transform yours too.

If you’ve been holding back, unsure how to verbalize your feelings, or worried about putting your partner on the spot, this episode is your starting point.

Mental health doesn’t have to be messy. Together, you can clean it up, take control of your emotional wellbeing, and strengthen your marriage at the same time.

💡 Tune in, listen all the way through, and start cleaning up the mess in your head while building a healthier, happier marriage.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors
00:00 - Most Couples Don’t Talk About This
03:11 - What’s Really Blocking Honest Talks
05:57 - How to Make Your Spouse Feel Safe
11:02 - The Formula for Healthy Communication
19:26 - Why Your Tone Changes Everything
22:20 - The Brain Science of Emotions
26:51 - Do This With Your Spouse Tonight

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Emotions can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and impossible to control. One moment you’re fine, and the next, everything feels too loud, too heavy, too much.

In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sergeant Q and Doc Jess explore what’s really happening in your brain when emotions take over and how the ACC plays a key role in regulating emotional intensity. Through honest conversation and real-life examples, they unpack why some reactions feel automatic and how resilience can be built, not forced.

Rather than offering surface-level coping tips, this episode dives into how strengthening your ACC can give you more control over your emotional responses. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and lived experience, they reveal how emotional regulation is not about shutting feelings down, but learning how to guide them.

Tune in now! Learn how emotional resilience is built, how your brain adapts, and why you are more capable of change than you think.


Timestamps:

 00:00 – Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors
01:42 – Growing The Podcast and Engaging Listeners
03:24 – Taking Responsibility Through Self Awareness
07:05 – Self Awareness Shapes Your Mental Health
10:37 – Camp Hope Your Mental Health Community
16:45 – Cognitive Distortions Affect Decisions and Reactions
27:39 – Social Media Echo Chambers Harm Mental Health
29:21 – Humility and Owning Your Personal Mistakes
43:57 – Rewiring Your Brain Builds Mental Resilience
46:35 – Real Conversations Strengthen Human Connection

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This episode kicks off the New Year with a real conversation about mental health discipline and what it actually takes to change your life once motivation fades.

Sgt. Q and Mrs. Q reflect on the start of the new season, the new studio, and what’s ahead, while breaking down why discipline, not hype or motivation, is the foundation of mental resilience. They touch on routines, resistance to change, and why most New Year’s resolutions fail.

Through personal experience, they explore how small daily disciplines shape the mind, strengthen emotional resilience, and help people navigate stress, anxiety, and overwhelm with clarity instead of chaos.

Tune in for a grounded, practical conversation about New Year's mental health, discipline, faith, and building the structure needed to finish the year strong.

Timestamps:
0:06 - Behind the Scenes Podcast Studio Setup 
3:37 - Starting the Year With Mental Health
7:15 - Why Morning Routines Build Mental Discipline
10:04 - How Discipline Creates Long Term Success
21:56 - Rebuilding Mental Resilience After Trauma
24:37 - New Online Platform for Mental Resilience
35:47 - Free Mental Health Group Coaching Tools
39:16 - How Helping Others Rewires the Brain
45:31 - Start Building Mental Resilience Today

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This week’s episode brings a focused and meaningful conversation to the table. Sgt Q welcomes you into a new season of The Mental Health Janitors and shares what it really means to take ownership of your mental health journey. 

Drawing from 17 years of lived experience, he speaks honestly about growth, struggle, and why the work does not stop once you start healing.

He introduces three important changes coming in the year ahead, including a new online learning platform built to teach practical tools for mental resilience, and a supportive community centered on real understanding and practice.

The episode also highlights upcoming marriage and parenting classes led by Doc Jess, created for those who want stronger relationships and are willing to invest in growth. The conversation closes with what is next for the platform, including new voices in the mental health space and free resources available through an expanding content library.

🎧 Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about real growth, resilience, and taking intentional steps toward a healthier mind and life.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors
1:25 - Build Mental Resilience Online
2:51- Strengthen Your Marriage and Family 
4:34 - Learn from Top Mental Health Experts 
6:22 - Free Mental Health Resources

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Sometimes the biggest impact doesn’t happen on a stage, it happens in a barber chair.

In this special holiday edition of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q sits down with Billy Burgans, a Covington barber who believes purpose is often found right where you’re planted. 

No platform. No spotlight. Just everyday work, real conversations, and consistent presence.

This episode explores faith at work, purpose in ordinary spaces, and why meaningful impact doesn’t always come with immediate results or recognition. It’s about showing up, planting seeds, and trusting that small actions can ripple further than we’ll ever see.

If you’ve ever questioned whether your work matters, your voice counts, or your presence makes a difference, this episode is for you.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors

01:56 – Planting Seeds and the Power of Patience 

03:30 – Billy's Story of a Matured Seed 

07:10 – Advice for Sharing the Gospel 

08:56 – Billy's Barber Shop and Final Encouragement 

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The holiday season is often painted as joyful and full of gratitude. But for many, it can also stir up grief, loneliness, stress, and memories we’d rather avoid.

In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sergeant Q and Doc Jess explore what gratitude really looks like when the holidays feel heavy.

Through honest reflections and lived experiences, they unpack how gratitude can become a steady anchor during emotionally charged seasons, without forcing positivity or dismissing pain.

Rather than offering quick fixes, the conversation dives into how intentional reframing and small, meaningful moments can quietly shift how we process stress, loss, and relational strain.

With insights drawn from science, psychology, and faith, they begin to reveal why gratitude isn’t just a feeling, but something that can be practiced and strengthened over time.

Tune in now! Rethink gratitude during the holidays, not as an obligation, but as a tool for grounding, clarity, and emotional resilience. What that looks like, and how to start, is something you’ll want to hear for yourself.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors
02:36 – We’re Grateful for How Far We’ve Come This Christmas
15:05 – The First Christmas Without Doc Jess’ Family
19:11 – The Heartwarming Gift of Hardship
26:51 – Three Things a Day That Can Calm Your Mindset
30:00 – The 357 Method for Finding the Good in Hard Moments
34:15 – 2026  Full Deck Cards for Growth and Resilience

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This week’s episode brings something deeply relevant and eye-opening to the table. Sgt. Q and cohost Doc Jess sit down with Autumn and Liberty to talk about what it really means to grow up in today’s digital world, a generation shaped by TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, and constant online pressure.

They open up about the pressures young girls face online, how social media affects confidence, friendships, and mental health, and why building real-life resilience matters now more than ever. Sgt. Q and Doc Jess guide them through stories of learning to push through fear, getting back up after setbacks, and choosing discipline over instant dopamine, the kind that social media gives too easily.

The role of faith at home and how God is shaping their character in an age of constant digital noise has been given to light. Through simple, everyday moments, riding a bike, facing something scary, or stepping outside their comfort zone, the girls show how resilience, identity, and emotional strength are built long before a screen ever enters the picture.

🎧 Tune in to hear a heartfelt, timely conversation about faith, real resilience, and what it takes to raise strong, grounded kids in a digital generation that desperately needs it.

Timestamps:
 00:00 – Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors
 01:18 – Teens Talk on IG, Security, and Thrifting Their Way Into Business
 05:11 – Anxiety, Depression, and the Role of Parenting in the Digital Age
 08:26 – How Social Media Hijacks Your Dopamine
 11:12 – Rebuilding Social Confidence in Teens After COVID Isolation
 14:47 – Building Mental Strength and Grit Through New Pathways
 20:33 – Liberty’s Personal Learning Grit Through Trials and Challenges
 26:39 – Healthy Boundaries Without People-Pleasing or Avoidance
 30:18 – Breaking Generational Patterns in Parenting
 35:44 – The Fruit of Consistent and Intentional Parenting

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This week’s episode brings something truly special. Sgt. Q and cohost Doc Jess sit down with two very important guests, Autumn and Liberty, for an honest and heartfelt conversation about faith, identity, resilience, and what it’s really like growing up in a Christian home.

A powerful, laughter-filled pre-show packed with real stories, genuine emotion, and surprising wisdom from the kids themselves. Autumn and Liberty open up about the pressures girls face today, how they navigate friendships, the realities of comparison, and the lessons they’re learning about grit and perseverance.

The conversation goes deeper as Sgt. Q and Doc Jess guide them through moments that shaped their resilience: learning to ride a bike, getting back up after falling, facing things that felt scary, and discovering confidence through discipline and faith.

You’ll hear the girls share how God is shaping their character, what faith looks like through their eyes, and how small everyday challenges are teaching them big life lessons.

🎧 Tune in to this pre-show and get a glimpse of how faith and resilience are built in real life for the kids.


Timestamps:
 00:00 – Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors
 05:07 – Raising Faith-Filled Kids with Grit and Resilience
 08:39 – Building Grit One Challenge at a Time
 11-04 – How Discipline Teaches Grit and Resilience in Kids
 14:38 – Guiding Kids Through Stage Nerves 
 18:07 – Navigating Pain and Recovery with Courage and Perseverance

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