Stay MENtally Strong

"Mental health is something we all need to tend to daily. It is not something we should only address when it reaches a state of crisis." Why do so many individuals—especially men in high-stress roles—wait until a breaking point to acknowledge emotional exhaustion? In this conversation, Marriage and Family Therapist Conrad Connell unpacks the mechanics of preventive care, the stigma surrounding vul...

A lot of times, our identity as a provider is tied to how much money we make. Separating those allows men to realize their worth isn't attached to their paycheck." Why are so many men silently struggling under the weight of expectations, burnout, and loneliness? In this conversation, Drew Norton explains how high achievement can mask deep emotional emptiness and why intentional community is critic...

Psychiatric medication is not intended to make you feel numb or change who you are. It acts as a dimmer switch on severe stress so you can engage in deeper healing." What steps should you take when standard medical tests reveal no physical issues, yet you or a loved one continue to struggle deeply? In this episode, psychiatric nurse practitioner Andrea Backstrom explains Levō Mind Care's patient-c...

How do you move forward when the happiest, most charismatic person in your family silently battles the darkest thoughts? In this emotional episode of Stay Mentally Strong, host Gina Oliverson welcomes fitness trainers and content creators Jake and Joe Sharp (known as the Sharp Twins from @jduofit). Six years ago, while both brothers were serving LDS missions, their 16-year-old brother Sam died by...

When someone is struggling deeply with mental health, traditional medical tests like blood work or MRIs often come back completely normal. But as cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Trish Leigh explains, what we experience as "mental health" is actually neurological health.   In this illuminating episode of Stay Mentally Strong, host Gina Oliverson connects with Dr. Trish Leigh to unpack the brain scienc...

"At the peak of my financial success was when I was struggling the most with severe anxiety and depression." In this episode, former practice owner and coach Dr. Eric Chapman opens up about the hidden mental battles of high-stress professions, perfectionism, and business ownership. Host Gina Oliverson and Eric explore why high achievers default to isolation, how it damages marriages, and the cruci...

 Why is it so hard for men to open up when they're struggling mentally or emotionally? And as a spouse or partner, how do you support someone in a dark place without falling into the trap of trying to "fix" them?   In this enlightening episode of Stay Mentally Strong, host Gina Oliverson welcomes Marriage and Family Therapist (and host of the Hungry for Healing podcast) Becky Weingreen. After navi...

On this episode of Stay Mentally Strong, Gina Oliverson is joined by bestselling author and global speaker Chad Hymas. While many know Chad for his inspiring story of living with quadriplegia, this conversation steps behind the motivational stage to unpack the real mental grind. Chad shares how he navigates loneliness, the lie that comparison tells us, and the daily mental tools he relies on to st...

What happens when talk therapy isn't enough to heal deep, life-altering trauma? In this deeply personal episode of the Stay Mentally Strong podcast, host Gina Oliverson sits down with psychic medium and channel Samantha McCoy. Both women share a profound, heartbreaking bond: they are both widows who lost their husbands suddenly—Gina to suicide and Samantha to an unexpected loss.  Samantha shares h...

In this episode, Brad Bonner shares his lived experience with depression and the long road to realizing that suffering in silence isn't the only option. From the outside, his life as a comedian and magician was filled with laughter and applause. But internally, he was battling a decades-long darkness that eventually led to a critical turning point and a 72-hour mental health hold. Brad and his wif...

Welcome to the Stay Mentally Strong podcast. June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, and in this episode, we are diving deep into an incredible resource and a powerful personal story with Justin Weeks, Managing Partner at Ampelis. From the outside, Justin's life looked like the absolute picture of success. He was thriving in business and providing an exciting lifestyle for his family. But int...

In this episode, Felicia Marie shares her powerful journey of overcoming a history of extreme trauma, addiction, and toxic cycles. From the outside, she was a mother of four and a high-achieving entrepreneur, but internally, she was battling compounded traumas and a nervous system in survival mode.   This conversation highlights a reality many men face but rarely talk about: the deep-seated habit...

In this episode, Jeff Lowe shares his experience with struggling in silence for years. From the outside, his life looked normal. He was working, providing, and showing up for his family. But internally, he was dealing with pain that no one could see. Jeff talks about what led him to one of the lowest points of his life and the moment that shifted everything. This conversation highlights a reality...

In this episode of the Stay Mentally Strong Podcast, we sit down with Jaxon Smith, a young leader who is redefining what men's mental health support can look like. Instead of waiting for men to reach a breaking point, Jaxon created a community built around something powerful but often missing in today's world: brotherhood. Through his Men's Mental Health Community Club, guys gather in a place most...

In this episode, JR Harvey shares his personal journey of being humbled by life and how those moments became the foundation for rebuilding his strength, purpose, and identity. As a husband, father, and leadership coach, JR opens up about the realities men often carry in silence and the courage it takes to face adversity instead of running from it. Together, we explore what it truly means to redefi...

Gina sits down with Chris Magleby, CEO and Co-Founder of Mindless Labs, a mental health support platform designed to help people get support  before they hit rock bottom. Through guided tools, expert content, emotional check-ins, and an apparel-driven mission, Mindless Labs exists to help people become mentally healthy and radically alive. Chris shares his personal story of struggling silently whi...

In this episode, we go somewhere many men are afraid to go — into the quiet battles fought behind closed doors. We sit down with Mason Haycock, a husband and father who shares his personal journey through unhealthy coping mechanisms, addiction, and the shame that often keeps men stuck in silence. Mason speaks candidly about the cycles he found himself trapped in, the moment he realized something h...

What does it look like when men stop talking about change — and start moving toward it? In this episode of the Stay Mentally Strong Podcast , we sit down with Robb, founder of Walk With Me Brother , who is preparing to walk 3,000 miles across America in just 75 days. This isn't about endurance or athletic achievement. It's about movement — physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural. Robb shares...

In today's episode, we sit down with Tyson Allred — father of six, author of A Father's Guide for Mental Health , host of Dad Bods and Beards , and team leader of the I Love You Bro men's group in Ogden — to talk honestly about what modern fatherhood does to a man's mental health. Tyson shares how becoming a dad reshaped his relationship with himself, the unique pressures fathers face today, and t...

In today's episode of the Stay Mentally Strong Podcast, Gina sits down with Abe Shreve—CEO and founder of The Millionaire Business Network, host of the Choose Difficult Podcast, and a coach who has completed over 12,000 sessions with business leaders across the country. Abe is a speaker, an outdoor enthusiast, a guitarist, a husband, and a father of four—but above all, he is someone who believes d...

In this Thanksgiving episode of the Stay Mentally Strong Podcast, founder Gina Oliverson sits down with her youngest daughter, Josie — a 10-year-old with a wisdom far beyond her years.   Josie was only eight when her dad, Sean, passed away. The two were inseparable — fishing buddies, Star Wars buddies, golf partners, wrestling in the living room, playing outside with their dog… they did everything...

Two widows. Two stories of love, loss, and resilience. In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, I sits down with grief coach Reshma Kearney to talk about losing our husbands to suicide, the hidden struggles of men's mental health, and what healing can look like after tragedy. This raw, honest conversation will leave you with hope, perspective, and a reminder that no one has to walk through grief—or l...

I'm talking with Matt Richardson, host of the Overcoming Trauma Podcast , about what it really takes to be vulnerable as a man. At just 27, Matt has faced challenges most people can't imagine—but instead of hiding, he chose to open up. We dive into the moment he decided to stop masking his struggles, the mentors who shaped him, and the lessons only hardship can teach. If you've ever felt pressure...

In this episode of the StayMENtallyStrong Podcast , I sit down with Chris Bennett — a certified life coach who helps men overcome addiction, break free from shame, and build a stronger relationship with themselves and with God. After losing his father to suicide and walking through his own struggles with addiction, Chris found his calling in guiding other men toward healing, faith, and freedom. We...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Hunter Rasmussen—known online as the 1-Legged Hunter—for a raw and inspiring conversation about resilience, identity, and faith. After surviving a life-altering hunting accident that resulted in the loss of his leg, Hunter chose not to be defined by tragedy. Instead, he stepped into a greater purpose—sharing his story to encourage others to keep going, no...