Unmotive Show

Exploring Recovery and Resilience with Eric McCoy

The conversation covers topics such as holistic methods for anxiety, the stigma surrounding substance use and mental health, the role of environment in substance use, and the importance of sharing personal stories to reduce stigma. The guest, Eric McCoy, discusses his experience as a substance abuse counselor and his passion for helping others. He also talks about his books, podcasts, and radio show that aim to educate and inspire people in recovery.

Frank King: The Mental Health Comedian with a Mission

Meet Frank King, the "Mental Health Comedian" and a 6-time TEDx speaker with a knack for turning personal pain into powerful comedy. Frank's journey to the stage started young; by age 5, he already dreamed of becoming a comedian. After graduating from college, he pursued that dream by moving to the West Coast, launching his career in comedy. Frank spent seven exciting years touring the country, opening for comedy legends like Rosie O'Donnell, Ellen DeGeneres, Steve Harvey, and Adam Sandler. His career took a turn toward corporate comedy, where he found a lucrative niche performing for business audiences. However, Frank's path wasn't always smooth. His mental health challenges became particularly intense when he faced bankruptcy, leading to a diagnosis of depression and chronic suicidal ideation. Despite these struggles, Frank found a way to combine his comedic talents with a serious message, earning a spot on the TEDx stage. There, he brilliantly demonstrated how humor could bridge the gap in conversations about mental health.

Simplifying Recovery from Trauma w/ Gillian O'Shea Brown

Join us as we talk through Complex Trauma recovery with Gillian O'Shea Brown. The idea that trauma is hard for most people to deal with is not agreed upon. It can depend on the nature of the trauma or the person's mental state when the trauma occurred. That said, some people can work through trauma on their own, but some people come to a point in their lives where they need to address their trauma with a guide like Gillian. The goal of her work is to address the trauma with the patient, help them communicate their feelings surrounding the trauma, and eventually come to a place where they can find healthy ways to understand and process their trauma. Leading to feelings of safety as opposed to turmoil.

S2F2 - Adding the Wellbeing to be Well

Welcome to the last episode in this season's content about culture from the lens of technology. We talked with coaches, entrepreneurial-minded folks, and a few people whose profession gave them good insight into the matter. There is an overlap between mental health and culture. Changes in society have started a larger discussion about mental health. In today's episode, we'll discuss struggles with mental health and some ways anyone can get involved in their well-being. I also want to add a disclaimer: If you are struggling with mental health problems, it's best to seek help from a trained professional. We'll talk about both mental health and mental wellness, for our viewers to get a clear understanding of what the two methods of increasing one's wellbeing can do for them. All with some commentary from our previous guests. I hope this episode gave you an idea of where to start with your well-being. Also, I hope if you struggle with any sort of mental issues, seeking help will be easier. Today, there's much less stigma surrounding mental health issues. I am planning for the third season to be released soon. Those of you who listened to the end of the podcast may have heard in the conclusion that I would be releasing YouTube videos weekly. That didn't happen in the past, but in the future there's hope. I'm getting the creative juices flowing and want to bring that vision to life in 2024. So look out for season 3 and also keep an eye on YouTube for some digs.

S2F1 - Keeping ourselves mentally healthy while practically living on the internet

What's up and welcome to the season 2 finale, episode one. This episode will be about things that don't quite add up in the digital world. Computers and the internet are layered into our lives like a cake. So the question we'll pose today is about spending a lot of time on the internet while staying mentally and physically healthy. How do we keep our mental wellbeing in good standing? You've heard we all spend too much time on our phones. There are features built into phones now like OnePlus Zen mode that lock the phone for a short period to ensure your undivided attention to other things. In the same vein, we could say that our time on the internet is also like our time at work or doing busy work.  Out with the old in with the new is the consensus, but on the internet, the new is usually more of what we are already interested in or have on our minds. I hope that the season finale episode helps you build a healthy routine for your computer use, and learn to enjoy it more.