Welcome to Episode 6 of The Madhappy Podcast.  This week we talk to model, entrepreneur, and actress Alexis Ren about the evolution of her career path and how it has affected her mental health over the years. Alexis opens up about her eating disorder, sharing about the moment she realized her eating habits and mental state needed attention and change (13:04). We then dive into how the modeling world shaped her teenage years (15:57), and affected her confidence until she learned to understand her worth and prioritize her health (21:56). We talk about how her experiences in Alexis’s past pushed her to start We Are Warriors, a community and mentorship program to support girls around the world (28:26), before we wrap up discussing Alexis’s relationship history and what she now looks for in a person (34:35). We Are Warriors We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 5 of The Madhappy Podcast. Today we are happy to welcome rapper and actor GaTa to hear more about his experiences with bipolar disorder as a child growing up in South Central and coming up in the entertainment industry.  GaTa speaks on his experience recording the hit show DAVE and how it felt to share a part of his mental health story in the hype-man episode (04:20) before he touches on the benefits of reflection and Peiman talks about the importance of embracing both the good and bad days while trying to see the positive side of situations (11:10).  Mason and GaTa connect about their shared experience growing up, not knowing one of their biological parents (14:17) and we discuss how personal connection and vulnerable storytelling helps others feel less alone (22:59).  We talk about what’s next for GaTa and how he sees his relationship with his mental health evolving (24:27). GaTa finishes up by speaking a bit about season 2 of DAVE (30:30) and sharing what makes him Madhappy (33:02).  We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 4 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we welcome creator, singer, and entrepreneur Dixie D’Amelio onto the show to learn more about her experiences with mental health as she has transitioned from a high schooler in Connecticut to a global star.  We begin by talking about Dixie’s childhood goals and staying true to herself on and offline since her rise to fame (2:37). Dixie shares her first impression of TikTok and her relationship with Charli (11:03). We discuss Dixie’s experiences with mental health, depression, and anxiety in her early years of high school (14:23), before Mason discusses his own experience with depression and how realizing that he could not compare his struggles to his peers, tremendously helped his mental health (16:46).  Peiman talks about how mental health is a spectrum, before Dixie opens up about how the internet and relationships helped her take control and spend time to better herself, both mentally and physically (28:12). Dixie shares how she and her boyfriend have handled presenting their relationship online (38:11) and shares her advice to the listener before wrapping up (43:09). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 3 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we spoke with Eric Nam about his mental health and global experiences as an Asian-American Singer, Songwriter and Entrepreneur. We kick it off by jumping into a conversation about Eric’s podcast and his journey through the podcasting world (02:45).  Mason shares about his sobriety anniversary (04:10) as we move into a discussion about Eric’s childhood in Atlanta and how he transitioned from going to college in Boston to becoming a singer/songwriter (06:41). Next, Eric discusses the start of his music career in Korea, before talking about his experiences with anxiety and panic attacks (16:24). Eric sheds light on the fact that mental health in Korea is under-discussed (21:19), which in part, pushed him to start his company MINDSET to create a safe space to talk about mental health.  Eric and Peiman discuss the developments of their identity (25:31) and how people should not feel as though they need to hide who they are to fit in.  Before wrapping up, Eric shares one K-Pop misconception (39:02) and one tip he has for Podcasters (40:32). Check out Eric Nam's MINDSET! We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Madhappy Podcast.  This week, we are joined by the talented creator, entrepreneur and fellow podcaster Emma Chamberlain to discuss her ongoing experiences with mental health. Emma has made waves throughout social media and beyond with her personal and honest content.  We talk about Emma’s podcast and the inspiration for her show “Anything Goes” (02:31) before getting into our own recent challenges (06:25) and learning about Emma’s support system and why she has chosen to keep her circle tight to help her mental health (12:12). Next, we discuss all the pressures that come with millions of subscribers as Emma opens up about her relationship with social media (20:37) and shares how she was able to stay true to herself by creating an authentic and real online presence (29:59). Before wrapping up, Emma speaks about her love for the fashion world, while sharing how her childhood and recent exposure to fashion have led her to explore the industry more in the past few years (38:52). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we talk to rapper Logic, otherwise known as Bobby, about his mental health experiences and how they have shaped him into the artist, father, and person that he is today.  We get right into it with Logic’s earliest memory of his mental health (05:14), all the way up to how it affected his music career (12:47).  He speaks on how he has handled being a black rapper who looks white (20:54) and the inspiration behind 1-800-273-8255 (28:35). Later on, we get into his feelings about social media (36:20) and what is next for the retired family man (48:00). 1-800-273-8255 60th Grammys Performance Final Retirement Speech We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

The Madhappy Podcast is a series of conversations on mental health hosted by Madhappy founders Mason Spector and Peiman Raf. At its core, the show aims to create more conversation around mental health by illuminating the full spectrum of mental health. The highs and the lows. We’ll be having weekly conversations with special guests to help remind us all just how much we have in common, and how much value there is in that shared life experience. We'll dive into their stories, our personal experiences and how we can all speak more openly about our mental health. We talk about some serious topics, we are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit localoptimist.com/get-help. The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com LocalOptimist.com