Welcome to Episode 47 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Ariela Safira, to learn more about her mental health service company Real, that has been working not just to normalize mental health care but to celebrate it since 2019. Mason kicks off the conversation asking Ariela why she chose to start a mental health company (2:40) as the two talk more on their personal experiences with mental health throughout childhood and young adulthood (9:14). Ariela then talks more about Real (18:18), giving insight into the offerings and the reasoning behind the creation of said offerings on the mental wellness platform (21:28). Mason asks Ariela if there are any overarching topics that people are expressing interest in (24:20), before the two move into a more general conversation about the joys and hardships that come with being an entrepreneur and founder (36:50). Mason and Ariela finish out the episode with a conversation about wellness (41:39) and how it is so important to build for mental wellness not mental illness. Find more information about Real here. 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 46 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week Peiman and Mason celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of Madhappy by sharing highlights and memories of the brand over the past five years.  Peiman and Mason kick things off by taking the time to reflect on the big moments of 2017 (4:03) before sharing memories from 2018 (8:52). The two then discuss the highlights of 2019 (12:55), before talking about the moments of 2020 and 2021 and how the pandemic shifted their community and mental health message online (16:43). Before wrapping up, Mason and Peiman touch on the highlights of 2022 so far and their goals for the future of the brand and its mental health mission (25:30).  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 45 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to have Camila Coelho onto the show to learn more about her experiences with epilepsy throughout her life and throughout her process of trying to build a family. We kick off the episode as Peiman and Mason ask Camila about her experience immigrating from Brazil to the United States when she was fourteen (1:53), leading the group into a conversation about epilepsy, the seizure disorder that Camila has lived with since she was diagnosed as a child (8:19). Camila speaks on the challenges she has faced when managing her epilepsy since her move to the US (12:08), before opening up about her struggles to get pregnant with the seizure disorder and the difficult choices that come with trying to have children as a woman with epilepsy (20:33). The group shares excitement when Camila shares an intimate and special personal update (28:28) before wrapping up the episode with a conversation about the blessings and anxieties that come with being an entrepreneur (34:52). 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 44 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Arielle Vandenberg onto the show to learn more about her growth and mental health evolution both in her personal and professional world.   Mason kicks off the episode asking Arielle about her first mental health experience (3:01), before the duo moves into a conversation about the joys and struggles of being an only child (12:53).  Arielle shares more about her time and evolution in the entertainment industry, from Vine, to Instagram, to reality TV (24:09), as the two talk about the impact social media can have on one's mental health (33:15). Mason asks Arielle how she now prioritizes her mental health leading the two into a discussion about the benefits of horseback riding (39:36), before wrapping up the episode with a conversation about what draws people to reality TV (48:45). Check out Arielle’s recently launched beauty line Rel Beauty here! 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 43 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, Mason and Phineas talk about siblings, diving into the evolution of the relationships between themselves and their brothers & sisters from childhood to adulthood. Phineas and Mason kick off the episode as Mason shares more about his experiences moving from an only child to middle child of a blended family (6:06) as Phineas opens up about his experiences as the second of four children and how he has worked to build friendships with his siblings over the past few years (11:23). The two talk on the importance of being able to rethink previous sibling dynamics to allow space for unique experiences (16:19), before wrapping up with a conversation about the importance of reflecting and finding empathy for their siblings rather than reverting to comparison within their family dynamics (24:37). 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 42 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Andrew D. Bernstein, also known to us as Andy, onto the show to learn more about the evolution of his career, since his childhood in New York, throughout the Showtime Lakers Era, and now as one of the most established sports photographers in the world. Mason and Andy kick off the episode with a conversation about Andy’s childhood in Brooklyn and experiences at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst prior to moving to the West Coast to pursue photography (4:56). Andy talks about the effects the move to Los Angeles and trying to make it as a photographer had on his mental health (13:58), before the two talk about Andy’s first big break photographing the 1983 NBA All Star game (20:00) which he used as a launching pad to working with the NBA and Lakers (24:28). Mason asks Andy more about the Showtime era (28:47) and how he handles the disappointment of missing a photo (31:33). The two talk about Andy’s experience as the photographer for the 1992 Olympic Dream Team and life as a traveling photographer (46:42). Andy talks about the sixth-gear (55:09) before the two wrap up as Mason asks Andy how he stays inspired (1:01:48) and his current routine to prioritize his mental health (1:05:37). 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 41 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, Mason and Phineas talk to Peiman about his experience moving to America when he was six and how he worked to navigate and adapt to life in the States. Phineas kicks off the episode asking Peiman about how his background has affected his mental health journey (4:19), leading the group into a conversation about the balancing act of maintaining culture and assimilating to new cultures as an immigrant (6:39). Peiman speaks on identity (8:51), before wrapping up with a bit of advice for people who are also working through the ups and downs of navigating life as an immigrant (12:18). We launched our TikTok! Check it out here. 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. Places to donate for Ukraine Relief: Choose Love Ukraine Humanitarian Fund World Central Kitchen Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 40 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Stephanie Shepherd onto the show to learn more about her move from Ohio to Los Angeles and how she has worked to prioritize her mental health over the years. We kick off the episode learning more about Stephanie's childhood and the reasoning behind her decision to move from Ohio to Los Angeles after high school (7:44). Stephanie opens up about the challenges that came with being bi-racial growing up (15:56) before sharing her first conscious mental health experience (25:22). The group talks about Los Angeles life and Stephanie shares how she worked to ground herself on the west coast (33:23). We touch on the rise of social media and how it has affected the concept of fame (40:14), before wrapping up with a conversation about therapy and the importance of continuing mental health conversations (47:51). 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. Places to donate for Ukraine Relief: Choose Love Ukraine Humanitarian Fund World Central Kitchen Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 39 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Johanna Kandel, CEO of the non-profit National Alliance For Eating Disorders, to hear more about her motivation to increase conversation and access to important resources to support people who struggle with eating disorders around the world. We kick off the episode as Johanna talks Mason through some of her childhood experiences (2:18), speaking about her process of identifying (7:23) and navigating her eating disorder (12:57). Johanna opens up about her recovery process (16:09), before shedding light on the inspiration behind her non-profit organization (31:11). The two talk about ways to identify an eating disorder (36:51) leading to a conversation about the positives and negatives of social media in relation to body image and mental health (40:35). Before wrapping up, Johanna shares tips on how to talk with friends and loved ones about eating disorders (47:07) and highlights a few events the National Alliance For Eating Disorders is hosting in the coming months to continue spreading awareness and fostering conversations (49:35). 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 38 of the Madhappy Podcast. This week, Mason and Peiman talk about the importance of building habits and routines into daily activity and life.  Phineas, our producer, kicks off the episode with a question about daily routine, asking both Peiman and Mason to verbalize a day in their lives (3:11). The group talks about the importance of self-care and the practices they utilize to maintain wellness throughout their daily and weekly activity (11:26), before wrapping up with a short conversation about exciting things coming soon (21:45).  To stay up to date on the latest podcast and mental health news subscribe to our new Local Optimist Digest Newsletter here! 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