Overcome – A Mental Health Podcast
Overcome - A Mental Health Podcast
Podcast Description
Do you suffer from anxiety, depression, or another mental illness? Overcome is a mental health podcast geared towards people who suffer from anxiety and depression. A safe place for your story to be told.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores various mental health topics, specifically anxiety and depression, with episodes featuring discussions on breathwork, healing inner critics, and personal recovery stories. For instance, recent episodes include Tim Thomas talking about breathwork strategies for better sleep and Scott Grace addressing the transformation of negative self-talk.
Overcome is a mental health podcast for people who look “fine” on the outside but feel exhausted, stuck, or quietly struggling on the inside.
Hosted by Travis White, Overcome goes beyond surface-level mental health advice to explore the deeper roots of anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, and emotional pain. These are honest, sometimes uncomfortable conversations about what it really takes to heal not just cope.
Each episode features real stories and thoughtful discussions with advocates, professionals, and people who have lived through loss, trauma, illness, addiction, and identity-shifting life events. Together, we explore healing through personal responsibility, self-awareness, resilience, faith-adjacent meaning, and practical insight—without toxic positivity or quick fixes.
This podcast is for you if:
- You’re tired of “just manage your symptoms” advice
- You’re high-functioning but emotionally worn down
- You want depth, truth, and growth not therapy soundbites
- You believe healing is possible, but not linear
Overcome isn’t about pretending everything is okay.
It’s about understanding your pain, rebuilding from the inside out, and learning how to move forward with clarity and purpose.
If you’re ready for real conversations about mental health, trauma recovery, resilience, and meaning, this show is for you. Subscribe and start your journey to a healthier mindset today!
What happens when the life you built falls apart, and the thing that helps you rebuild is a stand-up comedy class?
Dave Mowry spent 14 years living with bipolar disorder, severe anxiety, depression, and panic attacks. He lost his business and home, and at times even answering the door felt impossible. In this conversation with Travis White, Dave shares what those years were like and how an unexpected invitation to try stand-up comedy helped him find connection, confidence, and a new purpose.
Dave now helps other people living with mental illness tell their stories through humor. He and Travis talk about the people who stayed in his corner, what it means to accept a diagnosis without giving up, and why laughter can make room for healing without erasing pain.
In this conversation, you'll hear:
- How Dave's mental health changed his work, family life, and sense of identity
- What homelessness and years of isolation taught him about support
- Why a stand-up comedy class became a turning point
- How storytelling and humor can challenge stigma
- What Dave means by acceptance without resignation
If you are starting over after a difficult season, Dave's story is a reminder that purpose can emerge in unexpected ways.
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- Instagram: @overcomepod
- Youtube: @overcomepod
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