Lights on with the Wilson’s

As sad as it is to say we need to take a break from the podcast. Not only are things getting hectic in our lives but also with work. We will be moving our studio to a better location, and with the holidays coming up there will be a shift that Hannah and Kristoff need to address.  We thank all of our listeners for your loyalty and we will be back in full force.  Until next time. 

With the upcoming election we thought it would be a good idea to talk about politics. At the end of the day it doesn't matter who you vote for. We believe that you just need to be kind with what you say and what's going on around you. There is so much division in our world these days, that we don't need anymore division. Be kind and compassionate to others. Don't forget to follow us on the socials...

Negative or positive? Kristoff and Hannah talk about how our social circles can affect us mentally in a positive or negative manner. They speak about their our personal struggles and mental notes with friends and family along the way, and how they handle it.  Don't forget to follow us on the socials. It helps us get the message out about mental health. Give us a review we would really appreciate i...

Where are Kristoff and Hannah now?  On this episode we catch-up on what's happening in our lives and our mental state, and the struggles we are encountering on the daily.  Don't forget to follow us on the socials and to give us a review even if it's just one word. We read and will reply to every comment.  

In today's episode, Hannah interviews Kristoff on his mental health background and the times in his life where he noticed it was at its worst. We touch on his family and and influences that he thinks had the biggest part in his mental health decline. Along with being in the ARMY and other occasions that lead to drinking heavily and his insomnia that he experienced. Today, he's doing way better, bu...

We never seem to realize the impact that our childhood has on our lives today. On this episode we dive into Hannahs childhood and her relationship with her Dad. Things get emotional and we discuss some very difficult topics for Hannah and become vulnerable.  Please follow us on the socials and give us a follow. Leave a comment even if it's just one word. We need to blow this Podcast up and get the...

Why do we compare ourselves? Who do we compare ourselves to?  We need to remember that we are all individuals with individual problems and we can't always judge situations by what we see. Kristoff and Hannah talk about the mental toll that it takes on us and why we shouldn't compare our situations to anyone else's.  Don't forget to follow us on social media and to reach out if you have anything yo...

We have all experienced getting sucked into others problems. Most of us truly want to help, but sometimes their problems start to become your own. It's alright to be helpful but when it starts to affect your mental health is when it's time to focus on yourself.  It's okay to be selfish and to not let others consume your mental health. We give some examples of this and what we have done to separate...

On this episode we cover the issues that the holidays bring mentally and emotionally to drive us insane. Prioritizing your own mental health around the holidays should be your top priority. Lots of dynamics come in to play around this season; make sure that you are able to enjoy them without ruining your own happiness along the way.  We also touch on Suicide Prevention Month and some of the tools...

Fear of being criticized can slow you life down to a crawl. And we believe that is a learned behavior from childhood. It can come from your parents or guardian, or from being bullied in school. Whatever the source its good to not let it consume you.  Not all criticism is bad if you know how to accept it for what it is and not let it consume your whole life.  As always follow us on the socials and...

We have all had that moment in life when you feel the need to tell someone something, and then it completely goes to S**T. The receiver of the message can react several different ways, from anger to sadness, and the message gets completely taken the wrong way. When in reality you were just trying to help the other person.  Kristoff gives a real life example of a situation that happened and how eve...

We're talking about how the fight or flight response triggers different emotions and reactions in all situations in our lives. Self doubt also plays a role in this, so how do we kick these thoughts and push through even when we are scared?  Reach out to us on the socials or our Email if you have any thoughts,  questions or concerns about what we are talking about. Tell a friend or family member if...

The realization that everybody has family issues and deals with alienation in one aspect or another. We cover the emotions and side effects we feel as a result of family and friend dysfunction and separations. We focus on what its like to feel alone, and how it can effect you to your core.  We want you to know that your rent alone. There are plenty of channels to reach out to. Weather it be a ther...

On today's episode we will have our first guest Nick Pace. He's been a long time friend of Kristoff. He did 14 years in the Military and has an interesting story. We will go though his life with ups and downs. We will go through his lowest points and we will talk about how he dealt with it and what he does now to cope with the stress.    Please reach out to us with any questions and as always foll...

When staying focused is the last thing on your mind, what are your biggest struggles? Kristoff and Hannah talk about their biggest distractions, what helps them to stay focused and their own current struggles today. Distractions can come in many different forms from your phone, to your family, to work. It is what we do to keep ourselves focused that helps us get through the day. Don't forget to fo...

Complacency is a killer. When we become complacent we struggle with many aspects of our lives and it can affect us in negative ways. Step out your comfort zone so that your comfort zone doesn't consume you.  Kristoff and Hannah both speak about their own issues with complacency and how to push yourself past your own limiting beliefs. 

We discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly. Positives and negatives, creator vs. consumer, and how it can alter our mental state. We give our personal experiences with work and personal social media, and ways to get away or benefit from it.  Don't forget to follow us on our social media and give us a shout out or mention us to your friends and family!

What drives us to spiral out of control with our emotions? Anger, sadness, happiness, they all can come on very strongly and we need to be able to be more diplomatic. Weigh the options of what the consequences will be when reacting out of emotion rather than sound logic.   Don't forget to check out our socials and give us a like and follow!!

We all have met a narcissist in our lives. They can make you feel the absolute worst in almost every aspect of your life. We give some first hand examples of what we have experienced in our own lives and what we did to combat it. We also point out ways to spot it in ourselves and in others.   Don't forget to follow us on the socials and reach out to us through the socials and our email!

On this mini episode we recap our trip to NY. We discuss what went well and what could have went better. We learned some things that we didn't know about Hannahs mom. And made some good connections with family. We also set some boundaries that needed to be set and were followed.    Follow us on the socials and reach out!!

Recording a mini episode in our hotel room with Kristoff and Hannah. Doing a recap of our day, dealing with family, and other mentally hard encounters in upstate New York.  We talk about the challenges we faced and the boundaries we set. 

We all know someone from a generation before ours. Whether it's a relative or a really good friend. They sometimes can push us to our limits with comments or that they are always looking for a fight. They think Millennials are weak and just need to suck it up. Truth is as Millennials are just fed up with the lack of mental health awareness.  We talk about some recent interactions we had with a Boo...

Why do we have our dreams, and holding on to the passion that drives them. No dream is a stupid dream, and they're unique to each individual.    Follow us on the socials and reach out to us through our email. If you have a subject that you would like us to discuss please reach out to us. Also if you could share us with everyone you know that would enjoy, it will help us to reach more of you. thank...

On today's episode we talk about why putting our mental health first is important. We give some examples from our own experiences and what we have done both good and bad to deal with it.    Don't forget to reach out to us on the socials it really helps us to find out if what we are doing is working.  Thank you

In this episode we address June being Mens Mental Health Awareness month. We talk about the unsaid struggles and expectations that men are faced with in society today. Kristoff gives his own experiences and coping mechanisms in dealing with mental health struggles of his own.    Don't forget to share this episode along with all our others to friends and family. Reach out to us on the socials or ou...