The Mental Health Made Simple Podcast
The Mental Health Made Simple Podcast
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Think of caring for your mind like training your body—you need clear guidance and simple steps. On The Mental Health Made Simple Podcast, we cut through the noise—no jargon, no hype—and bring you research-backed insights and real stories from clinicians, coaches, and everyday people. Tune in for practical tips and honest conversations that help you invest in yourself, support others, and make mental wellness clear, accessible, and doable
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This podcast focuses on a range of mental health topics, including practical tips for daily mental wellness, the impact of social media on mental health, and the distinction between accessibility and true accessibility in mental health resources. For example, episodes explore why mental health advice can feel overwhelming, the importance of asking better questions to enhance growth, and how to approach mental health without solely waiting for a crisis.
Think of caring for your mind like training your body—you need clear guidance and simple steps. On The Mental Health Made Simple Podcast, we cut through the noise—no jargon, no hype—and bring you research-backed insights and real stories from clinicians, coaches, and everyday people. Tune in for practical tips and honest conversations that help you invest in yourself, support others, and make mental wellness clear, accessible, and doable
We brag about overwork like it proves our worth — but it’s killing us. Jonathan and Dr. Mark unpack why burnout isn’t strength, what it really does to your body and mind, and how recovery rhythms can protect you before it’s too late.
Burnout isn’t just being tired. It’s your mind, body, and spirit throwing the emergency brake. Yet in our culture, we still brag about 60+ hour weeks, skipping vacations, and answering emails at midnight like it’s some badge of honor.
In this episode of the Mental Health Made Simple Podcast, Jonathan Collier and Dr. Mark Mayfield cut through the noise and get raw about:
Why hustle culture lies to us about worth and success
The Gallup data showing just how common burnout has become
Jonathan’s personal crash-and-burn story — and the cost it carried
The emotional, cognitive, physical, and behavioral warning signs you can’t afford to ignore
Practical recovery rhythms that can help you pull back before it’s too late
This is not just theory. Burnout will rob your health, your relationships, and your sense of self. The good news? It doesn’t have to. This conversation will give you tools to recognize the signs early and reclaim a healthier, more sustainable way of living.
Book recommendation: Anti-Burnout by Alan Briggs
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September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. If this conversation stirs anything heavy for you, you are not alone — and help is available right now:
U.S.: Call or text 988 or chat via 988lifeline.org for free, confidential support 24/7. If you are in immediate danger, dial 911.
Outside the U.S.: Visit Befrienders Worldwide or Suicide Stop to find international hotlines.
Reaching out is not weakness — it’s courage. You matter.
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