Welcome to Episode 67 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Lauren Jauregui onto the show to hear more about her personal and professional evolution in the music industry. We kick off the episode as Lauren speaks about her childhood experiences growing up as a child of immigrants in a Catholic household (3:23) before Mason and Lauren talk about the importance of presence and conscious decision making (12:02). Lauren shares more on her writing process (22:54) and her experience rising to fame in an accelerated manner after being placed into the female group Fifth Harmony on the TV show, The X Factor (32:51). Mason asks Lauren to talk through the mental health challenges she has faced since being on the show and moving into her solo career (39:05). The two speak about the importance of setting personal and social boundaries, embracing emotions, and enjoying the present moment (52:01) before wrapping up as Lauren shares her future goals to create a happy, balanced, and sustainable lifestyle (57:00). 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 66 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Victor Fontanez, also known as Vic Blends, onto the show to learn more about the experiences that led him to become a barber and how his work has positively affected the mental health of himself and his community. We kick things off as Victor talks on how and why he decided to cut hair (2:21), before Peiman asks Vic how he went from cutting his friends' hair to building a large social media presence based around cutting hair and community building (7:51). The two talk about the tough realities that came into the mix during the pandemic (10:31) and Vic opens up about wanting to use his voice and platform to give back and create a blueprint for children in his community to use to find monetary success & personal fulfillment (16:07). Vic shares his inspiration behind starting the first barber school inside a California State prison (21:00) before the two wrap up with a conversation about Vic’s role models and goals for the future (23:58). 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 65 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are running one of our favorite episodes from last year, Noah Beck. In this episode we learn about his journey in the TikTok and social media world and how his rise in fame has affected his life and mental health. We kick off the episode by sharing what we are grateful for (3:10) and move into a discussion about the pros and cons that come with routine comfort (6:38). Noah speaks on childhood, relationships with his two older sisters, and the work ethic he fostered by growing up as an athlete (18:35) as Peiman asks how his experiences and dedication to soccer have manifested into his current life as a content creator (25:13). We talk about how the culture in Los Angeles often makes it hard to find people to trust (35:55), as we learn more about how Noah looks to support the people in his familial and social circle (42:18), before finishing up with a discussion about perspective (50:25) and hearing what’s next for Noah on and off social media (54:47). 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 64 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Cody Ko onto the show to learn more about his experiences with anxiety and ways he is working to regain confidence in himself and his content since the pandemic. We kick off the episode as Peiman asks Cody to speak about his experiences growing up in Calgary, Canada, leading the two into a conversation about Cody’s motivations to dive competitively (3:23). The two touch on the pressures that stem from having high-achieving parental figures (9:16) before Cody shares why he has recently chosen to begin therapy (11:57). Cody opens up about his first anxiety attack that he experienced when he was 28, talking about how his relationship with alcohol, heightened since the pandemic, caused him to fall into lifestyle patterns that were anxiety-inducing (19:24). Peiman asks Cody about his process to redefine his confidence and acknowledge his feelings, as Cody shares that he has worked towards sobriety to find balance and clarity in his day-to-day life (24:48). The two wrap up with a conversation about Cody’s future content and lifestyle goals and how he hopes that shedding light on his personal experiences can help people understand that they are not alone (36:04). 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 63 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Sam Lamott onto the show to learn more about his experiences with addiction & sobriety and how he has worked to understand and embrace life since being sober. We kick off the episode with a conversation about nature versus nurture (2:20) before touching on the importance of working through different emotions to find experiences that bring gradual fulfillment (5:41). Sam shares about his battle with addiction as Peiman asks Sam what changed and pushed him towards sobriety (10:33) and Mason and Sam talk about the ebbs and flows that come with working to maintain and enhance their lives since becoming sober (22:42). The group discusses the realities of consistency, goal setting, and burn out (32:43) before Sam talks about inspiration and the want to feel safe, heard, and appreciated. We wrap up as Peiman asks Sam about being a father and Sam shares an important lesson his mother has taught him about parenthood (40:14). 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

Welcome to Episode 62 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Micheal Le onto the show to learn more about his evolution in the social media world since starting as a dancer in his formative years. Mason kicks off the episode asking Michael about his childhood in Florida (2:31) before the two get into a conversation about what inspired Michael to dance and try to make a name for himself across social media (6:01). Michael shares his reasoning behind dropping out of high school after his sophomore year (14:54) and how he has worked to protect and support his mental health since going out on his own both prior and since moving to Los Angeles (18:26). Mason and Michael move into a conversation about the message Michael hopes to embody and promote through his content across the digital landscape (25:20) before wrapping up with a discussion about Michael’s recent NFT project and his personal & professional hopes for the future (37:48). 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

Mason kicks off the episode talking about The Bear, a new show on Hulu, centered around family, food and loss (0:17), before Peiman opens up about his process of navigating unfamiliar feelings and emotions that have become more common in recent months (3:42). Mason shares more on his goals to prioritize his mental health ahead of a potential crisis instead of using a crisis to instill change in his daily routine (10:20). Phineas leads the group into a conversation about friendship and the evolution of friendships and relationships in tandem with individual growth (12:52) before the group wraps up by talking about the importance of consciously surrounding yourself with people who uplift you on an ongoing and consistent basis (14:37). 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 60 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Carter Barnhart onto the show to learn more about Charlie Health, her company on a mission to provide accessible personalized mental health treatment. We start off as Mason asks Carter to share what inspired her to start Charlie Health (2:41) and to elaborate on the process of working with Charlie Health to gain access to treatment (6:37). The two get into a conversation of the biggest challenges people of all ages are facing since the pandemic (7:37) and how important it is to continue to foster conversations around mental health on a daily basis. Carter speaks to her personal experiences and difficulties finding the right treatment as an adolescent (14:06) and how her experiences helped her shape Charlie Health (22:27). The two talk about the importance of interpersonal connection (26:41) and wrap up with a conversation about how Carter currently works to support her mental health (37:38). Charlie Health 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 59 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Connor Beaton onto the show to learn more about the inspiration behind his podcast, Man Talks, and his personal mental health story. We kick off the episode as Connor shares about his experiences growing up with divorced parents (2:29), before the group gets into a conversation about the power of a father figure (7:21). Connor opens up about the pain that he used to associate with masculinity (9:55) and how he has worked to confront his prior notions on masculinity and understand self-forgiveness (24:26) to lead a more healthy life (27:26). Mason & Peiman ask Connor to share more about his goals and the purpose behind his podcast Man Talks (34:16) before the group wraps up with a conversation about the importance of fostering conversations between men to share emotions and feelings on a consistent basis (36:25). 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 58 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Alec Benjamin onto the show to learn more about his experiences as a singer / songwriter and how he has worked to support his mental health through the ebbs and flows of his career. We kick off the episode as Alec shares his experiences finding and deciding to pursue a career in music (3:34) as the group talks about the differences in the industry today, compared to the late 1990s & early 2000s (12:26). Alec speaks about the inspiration behind songs within his new album (19:36) before opening up about his experiences living with OCD and ADHD (29:25). We wrap up the episode as Alec shares his hopes for the future of his music and the messages behind his lyrics (34:09). 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