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Jun 1, 2023 • 43min

107: Devin Halbal on Identity, Affirmations, and Change

Welcome to Episode 107 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Devin Halbal, also known as Hal Baddie, onto the show to hear more about her journey to becoming a social media icon and her goals to lead as an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, underrepresented voices and mental health. To kick things off Mason asks Devin to elaborate on the inspiration behind her “Doll Check-ins”, before the two get into a conversation about childhood and identity (2:36). Devin speaks to her experiences navigating family dynamics while also working to understand herself as she entered high school (7:49) as the two get into what sparked Devin to move to Croatia during the COVID-19 pandemic (16:19). Mason asks Devin about her social media presence (23:31) and the goals she has for her platform (30:37). The two talk through the importance of having a support system (34:21), before wrapping up as Devin shares the advice she would give to her younger self (38:08). 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
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May 25, 2023 • 1h 1min

106: Harry Jowsey on Mental Health, Reality TV, and Therapy

Welcome to Episode 106 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Harry Jowsey onto the show to hear more about his mental health journey throughout his childhood and since his entrance into the reality television world. Harry speaks to the existing mental health conversation and support system in Australia (8:05) before the two move into a discussion of how Harry entered the reality TV space (15:41). Mason asks Harry about his relationship with therapy as the two discuss the importance of having people who you trust in your life to reach out to in both good and hard times. (22:44) Harry takes a moment to discuss his recent experience with ayahuasca and his process of re-entering Los Angeles after his retreat (32:22). Harry and Mason have a conversation about mental health and reality TV (45:40), before the two wrap up with a conversation about what’s next, on both a personal and professional level, for Harry (55:59). 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
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May 18, 2023 • 55min

105: Alyssa Lynch on Wellness, Social Media, and Boundaries

Welcome to Episode 105 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Alyssa Lynch onto the show to hear more about her experiences. We kick things off as Mason asks Alyssa to share her journey moving from the acting to influencer world (5:30), before the two get into a conversation about their childhoods and Alyssa’s experiences growing up in Canada (9:35). Mason speaks to why he has chosen to speak up about his past & present mental health realities (19:23), before Alyssa opens up about the lessons she has learned since moving to Los Angeles and leading a very public life online (33:23). Alyssa and Mason talk about the relationship between social media and body image (34:54) before wrapping up with a conversation about understanding your triggers and using that knowledge to set boundaries to support your day-to-day mental health (38:57). 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
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May 11, 2023 • 38min

104: Simon Huck on Risk, Balance, and Entrepreneurship

Welcome to Episode 104 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Simon Huck onto the show to learn more about his mental health journey navigating the worlds of public relations, entrepreneurship, and entertainment. We kick things off as Peiman asks Simon to speak to his motivation to move to New York to pursue a career in the PR industry (2:58), and the mental health realities that came with moving to one of the biggest cities in the world with limited resources and existing relationships (5:42). Simon talks about the importance of taking risks (11:25) and the sacrifices he chose to make during the beginning phases of his career, before taking the leap to become a self-serving entrepreneur (16:03). Peiman and Simon discuss the importance of finding balance between supporting your company and your mental health as an entrepreneur (27:05), before wrapping us with a conversation about the inspiration behind Lemme, Simon and Kourtney Kardashian’s new vitamin and supplement line (29:20). 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
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May 4, 2023 • 45min

103: Nick DiGiovanni: on Food, Social Media, and Mental Health

Welcome to Episode 103 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Nick Digiovanni onto the show to learn more about his journey navigating the food world and the mental health realities that come with evolving a passion into a career. We kick things off as Mason and Nick get into a conversation about sibling and family dynamics (1:16) before Nick speaks about his experiences navigating school and his passion for food (8:16). Mason and Nick discuss the important role food plays in supporting mental and physical health (16:37) as Nick talks through his content process and his process of choosing recipes and videos to create for his community (23:28). Nick speaks to his relationship with cooking and how it has evolved since becoming his full-time career (28:46), before the two wrap up with a conversation about Nick’s upcoming cookbook (37:20). 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
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Apr 27, 2023 • 42min

102: Arianna Margulis on Cartoons, Anxiety, and Relationships

Welcome to Episode 102 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Arianna Margulis onto the show to learn more about mental health journey as a cartoonist and the inspiration behind her characters and art. We kick things off as Mason asks Arianna to speak to her first mental health experiences (3:58), before the two get into a conversation about therapy and other mental health practices Arianna has incorporated in her adult life (9:10). Arianna talks through her journey to becoming a full time cartoonist (16:36) and how she has developed her messaging and characters based on real life experiences (27:53). Mason asks Arianna to elaborate on why she thinks her work relating to relationships, friendships, and navigating adulthood resonates with her audience (31:37) before the two wrap up with a conversation surrounding Arianna’s future goals for her cartoons and their storylines (35:52). 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
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Apr 20, 2023 • 51min

101: NaDeSHoT on Gaming, Entrepreneurship, and Mental Health

Welcome to Episode 101 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Matthew Haig, also known as NaDeSHoT, onto the show to learn more about his mental health experiences navigating the world of professional gaming. We kick things off as Peiman and Matt talk about their family dynamics growing up (4:45), as Matt shares more on his experiences as the youngest child. Matt talks through his entrance into the gaming community and his path to becoming a professional gamer (23:51). Peiman and Matt talk through their experiences founding a company, speaking to the ebbs and flows of creating a brand and a business as an entrepreneur (32:47). Peiman asks Matt to elaborate on how he works to manage his stress across all aspects of life, before the two wrap up with a conversation about what Matt’s daily mental health support system looks like today (42:14). 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
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Apr 13, 2023 • 58min

100: EPISODE 100

Welcome to Episode 100 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, Mason, Peiman and Phineas take time to reflect on the first 99 episodes, discuss how their mental health has evolved since beginning the show in 2021, and share their thoughts on the podcasting process. 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
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Apr 6, 2023 • 1h 4min

99: Chelsea Cutler on Therapy, Depression, and Social Media

Welcome to Episode 99 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Chelsea Cutler onto the show to learn more about her mental health journey throughout her music career. We kick things off as Chelsea speaks to how her music became an outlet for her to talk about mental health (1:51). Mason asks Chelsea about her experiences with therapy (4:51), leading Chelsea to share more on her experiences with depression and distorted thinking (21:57). Chelsea and Mason talk through their relationships and experiences with mental health medication (26:12) before the two switch directions and discuss their thoughts on social media and the role it plays in their professional & personal lives (40:31). Mason and Chelsea talk through the concept of joy (44:59), before wrapping up as Chelsea outlines how she currently supports her mental health on a daily basis (58:17). 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
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Mar 30, 2023 • 1h 7min

98: Colleen Quigley on Pressure, Running, and Balance

Welcome to Episode 98 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, in honor of our forthcoming collaboration with lululemon, we are excited to sit down with lululemon Global Ambassador & athlete Colleen Quigley to learn more about her mental health experience as an Olympic runner competing for the United States. We kick things off as Mason asks Colleen to share how she was first introduced to running (7:17) and her process of falling in love with the sport (12:01). Colleen and Mason talk about the ebbs and flows of mental toughness on the track (25:15) before Colleen opens up about the realities of injury and the pressures that come with relying on your body in order to pursue your career (31:28). Mason and Colleen discuss the importance of balance (36:10) before the two wrap up with a conversation about Colleen’s current training plan and how she has found joy in preparation (44:15). 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

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