According to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) 20.6% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2019 (51.5 million people). This represents 1 in 5 adults.

In this episode I chat with Mel Schwartz, psychotherapist, marriage counselor, author, 2xTEDx speaker, podcaster and leadership consultant. We chatted on a variety of mental health related topics and his book, "The Possibility Principle - How Quantum Physics Can Improve the Way You Think, Live, and Love".

I've been a follower of Mel's work for a few years and have benefited from many of the principles he teaches, especially around managing thoughts and anxiety. For more information on Mel, check out melschwartz.com.

Video version: https://youtu.be/02E9hvde4PQ

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"What If I Forget To Breathe?" is ridiculous, right? Why on earth would I forget the breathe? Breathing is an automatic process, so why worry about? But all the same, it is something I have worried about.

In today's podcast I explore the world of anxiety, troublesome thoughts, and mental health. I'll talk about how my mental health has affected my life, what I have done to manage my thoughts and live a more peaceful life.

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In this episode I chat with Tommy Tomlinson, award-winning journalist and author of the memoir The Elephant In the Room, about life as an overweight man in a growing America.

He is the host of the podcast “SouthBound” in partnership with WFAE, Charlotte’s NPR station.

He has written for publications including Esquire, ESPN the Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Forbes, Garden & Gun, and many others. He spent 23 years as a reporter and local columnist for the Charlotte Observer, where he was a finalist for the 2005 Pulitzer Prize in commentary. His stories have been chosen twice for the “Best American Sports Writing” series (2012 and 2015) and he also appears in the anthology “America’s Best Newspaper Writing.”

Video version: https://youtu.be/H04d7PZumDc

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In this episode I talk about my experience with various diets, weight loss programs, and looking into bariatric surgery and why I ultimately decided to do it on my own.

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Whether we like it or not, stress is unavoidable. We know there is both good and bad stress and how you handle the latter is key to how it affects you. Long-term stress can damage your health, but there are things you can do to help reduce the effect it has on your mind and body. Today I talk about some of the things I have done which have been effective in helping reduce the impact stress has had in my life.

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It's well-known that many who lose weight gain it back. In this episode I share some of my observations and personal experience with this issue, and what can be done to sustain your weight loss.

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According to Boston Medical, "An estimated 45 million Americans go on a diet each year, and Americans spend $33 billion each year on weight loss products. Yet, nearly two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese." Today I talk about my experience with dieting, having an eating disorder, and what I have found to be best for my health.

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Walking is one of the most health beneficial activities we can do. It not only improves your physical wellbeing, but your mental health as well. Some doctors are now prescribing hiking to help in the treatment of chronic health conditions. In this episode we'll take a 'Hike with Mike' through my personal experiences with the benefits of walking.

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