Take What Serves. Leave the Rest.

The news about the LGBTQ+ community that’s been making headlines recently has been difficult to absorb. Today on the podcast, we’re talking about it.  Bryan chats with QUEERSPACE Collective Founder Nicki Hangsleben (she/her) and QUEERSPACE Board Member Micah Helle (They/Them & He/Him) about the incredible work they’re doing for LGBTQ+ youth. We learn more about their coming out journeys, get their...

In this episode, Bryan chats with current Miss Minnesota Elle Mark about what she's experienced with her mental health. She shares how she started struggling with anxiety, depression & panic disorder in college, her reaction to the death of Cheslie Kryst, the visual analogy that helps her maneuver anxious thoughts - and much more. You can listen to Elle on the "Rank You Very Much" podcast and foll...

In this episode, Bryan talks to Dr. Asfia Qaadir about mental health within the BIPOC community.  Dr. Qaadir is a child & adolescent psychiatrist and clinical consultant to diversity, equity and inclusion at PrairieCare .  Dr. Qaadir talks about racial inequities within the healthcare system, how implicit bias shows up in mental health therapy, establishing trust within the BIPOC community when it...

In this episode, Bryan shares his experience of struggling with panic attacks on live television while working as a news anchor.  For years, Bryan experienced panic attack symptoms while working on the air as a news anchor in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He talks about the first time panic showed up on the job and his journey of learning to maneuver it.  You can follow Bryan on Instagram: @BryanPiatt ...

In this episode Bryan interviews ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee.  In addition to reporting the weather on Good Morning America and World News Tonight, Ginger is also publicly sharing her journey with mental health. The mother of two has struggled with depression, anorexia, and borderline personality disorder - and has opened up about attempting suicide twice. In her most recent book, "A L...

This week I’m talking about my experience with medication for mental health.  There can be a lot of fear, opinions and anxiety around this topic.  I get it. I’ve been there. There have been times where I’ve questioned if medication would change who I am. If it would zap my creativity. If it would disconnect me from who I authentically am. I’ve wondered if I was cheating on life, or taking the easy...

Stepping into therapy can feel overwhelming sometimes. If you're new to the process, we've got you covered in this episode. Bryan explores some of the common questions that come up when beginning therapy and helps you lean in.  Bryan chats with Dr. Anastasia Ristau & Dr. Anna Bohlinger about what therapy is, how to find a therapist, what they hope people experience when working with them, and much...

In this episode, Bryan chats with Jesse Israel about meditation. Jesse is the Founder of The Big Quiet, which is a mass meditation movement, aimed at gathering people to meditate together. Jesse recently went on tour with Oprah for her Vision 2020 tour.  Jesse shares his struggles with mental health when he was operating a successful record label in his early 20's, and how meditation helped him fi...

In this episode, Bryan continues his conversation with OCD advocate Chrissie Hodges. They get real about intrusive thoughts that are very common for some people who struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder.  Chrissie talks about the type of therapy that is considered the "gold standard" for people who struggle with OCD, and why it's important to start talking to kids about intrusive thoughts. ...

In this episode Bryan talks to OCD advocate Chrissie Hodges.  Chrissie shares her experience of living with symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder for over 12 years, and not having any idea what it was. She shares how intrusive thoughts and mental compulsions consumed her life - eventually causing her to attempt suicide. Chrissie is now an absolute force in the world of OCD advocacy. She’s the...

In this episode, Bryan invites grief therapist Kelly Grosklags on the podcast to talk about navigating grief during the holidays.  While the holidays can be a time of abundant joy, it can also be a very heavy, challenging time of the year for those experiencing grief.  Kelly talks about being mindful of our expectations as we step into the holidays, ways to honor the loved ones we’ve lost, and how...

To go alongside the episode about breathwork, Bryan has released this guided breathwork meditation for you to try, if the practice is speaking to you.  Find a comfortable place to lay down, cover yourself with a blanket - and breathe. It might feel nice to put an eye/sleep mask on to block out the light. It's best to lay your head directly on the ground, without using a pillow. We like to keep you...

In this episode, Bryan explores the world of Breathwork. Breathwork is a powerful tool to help guide us from our minds, into our bodies. Beyond just bringing awareness to our breath, Breathwork is an active breathing practice that has the power to help us release emotions that we carry within - and meet ourselves more gently. Bryan is joined by George Ramsay, who is a breathwork facilitator living...

In this episode, Bryan talks about depersonalization & derealization.  Depersonalization is often described as feeling detached from oneself, and derealization is described as feeling detached from one’s surroundings. Both can leave someone feeling like they are living in a dream-like state, which can be incredibly scary. Bryan shares how he started experiencing it when he was in middle school and...

In this episode, Bryan talks about being mindful of our expectations this Thanksgiving.  We're bombarded with messages that we're "supposed" to feel gratitude and joy around the holidays. Bryan reminds us that there's also room for anxiety, depression, shame, doubt & grief when it arises, too. It doesn't mean you're doing it wrong. It means you're human. Bryan shares what helps many of you manage...

In this episode, Bryan interviews licensed psychotherapist Kelly Grosklags about the healing power of “both/and” thinking.  They discuss this simple, yet profound way of looking at our lives that can help us gently hold space for - and honor - what’s present for us in any given moment. The “both/and” can be a very powerful tool to move us away from “either/or” thinking, which often leads to anxiet...

In this episode, we talk about the importance of meeting ourselves gently, and with compassion. Bryan talks with the friend he’s known the longest, Matt Lenyo, about his recent experience cultivating self compassion.  We explore what self compassion means, and some ways to implement it into your daily routine.  As always, take what serves you - and leave the rest.  Reach out to Bryan here: Instagr...

In this episode, Bryan shares what helps him maneuver his mental health every day.  He talks more in-depth about how inviting anxiety, doubt and uncertainty “along for the ride” has been pivotal in helping him show up for his life - and how the “bus” analogy has been very helpful for him.  As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest. 

Welcome to the "Take What Serves, Leave the Rest" podcast. In this episode, your host Bryan Piatt shares what this podcast is all about, and his journey with mental health. He opens up about first struggling with anxiety & depersonalization in middle school, maneuvering panic attacks on live television as a TV news anchor, and understanding how OCD impacts him. As always - take what serves you, an...