Stay MENtally Strong

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...

In this episode of the StayMENtallyStrong Podcast , we're joined by a man whose story and mission are saving lives—one hug, one word, and one conversation at a time. Joe Tuia'ana is the founder of The I Love You, Bro Project , a powerful peer support and suicide prevention program born from a single moment on a freeway overpass that changed everything. Joe opens up about the emotional encounter th...

On this episode of the StayMENtallyStrong Podcast , I'm joined by Dr. Jaren Argyle—a practicing dentist, certified life coach, and powerful voice for men's mental health in the dental and healthcare world. Dr. Argyle is the founder of The Elevated Dentist , a coaching program designed not only to help dentists grow successful practices—but to help them stay mentally well while doing it. As Chair o...

From Breakdown to Breakthrough: A Conversation for Men Who Are Hurting Welcome back to the StayMENtallyStrong Podcast , where we hold space for real, raw, and honest conversations about men's mental health. In this powerful episode, host Gina Oliverson sits down with psychotherapist, keynote speaker, and author Doug Nielson — a man who has spent decades guiding others through the hardest battles o...

In this special episode of the StayMENtallyStrong Podcast , I sit down with Pam Sharp, a mother, grandmother, and fellow mental health advocate who knows the heartbreak of losing a loved one to suicide all too well. In 2020, Pam's 16-year-old son, Sam, took his life, and since then, she has bravely shared her story to bring light to the silent struggles so many face. I first discovered Pam through...

In this episode titled " Mind of a Man" , I sit down with Peter Monson, an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor at Project Connection. Peter brings deep insight from his work with men battling trauma, anxiety, and depression. We dive into the silent weight men carry, the damaging impact of societal expectations, and the cultural silence that often surrounds their emotional struggles. Togethe...

In this powerful first episode of the Stay Mentally Strong Podcast , Gina Oliverson sits down with therapist Katie Bingham to discuss the crucial role wives play in supporting their husbands through mental health struggles. Titled Behind Every Man , this episode dives deep into how wives can be a source of strength and understanding during their partner's difficult times. Katie emphasizes the impo...