Joel Kaskinen

It's All In My Head

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It's All In My Head is a podcast about mental health. Host, Joel Kaskinen, gets real and honest about how mental health impacts us, what we do to get by, and how to have grit. Joel chats with guests about their own experiences with the goal of building a community of resilience and normalizing conversations about the tough stuff we face. jdkaskinen.substack.com

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Author

Joel Kaskinen

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Health

Podcast website

jdkaskinen.substack.com

Latest episode

Nov 20, 2023

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Episodes

26. Kyle Moore & Destigmatizing Men's Mental Health 13.11.2021

In this episode, Joel chats with "mental health boy", Kyle Moore, about what it's like to be a man building a brand around mental health. The discussion focuses primarily on the stigma of men's mental health and how both men have overcome their own struggles to build their brands around a cause that is deeply personal. Content/Trigger Warning: This episode references mature themes including alcoho...

25. Zach Mellen & Food, Masturbation, and Therapy 30.10.2021

In this episode, Joel chats with new friend, Zach Mellen, about addictive personalities, podcasting, and their respective journeys into therapy. As the conversation progresses, it gets more and more wild and Joel and Zach dive into the depths of such topics as sobriety, using drugs and alcohol as coping mechanisms, and jerking off in public places. You do not want to miss this episode! Content/Tri...

24. Mikay Elliott & Positivity-ing Your Way Out of the Negatives 16.10.2021

In this episode, Joel chats Mikay Elliott about living authentically. They discuss the messiness of higher education, finding purpose and value in life and work, and how showing up for yourself and others can help your mental health. Joel and Mikay spend some time talking about Seasonal Affective Disorder, systems for change, and what Joel is doing for work with Lost&Found. Content/Trigger War...

23. One Year Anniversary Episode with Samantha Hull 03.10.2021

In the one year anniversary episode, Joel chats with good friend, Samantha Hull about literally everything. From school spirit to jobs in higher education and from finding yourself as an adult to the challenges of navigating adulthood. Content/Trigger Warning : This episode references mature themes including anxiety, depression, and other themes that may not be appropriate for all audiences. Liste...

22. Introducing Great Minds with Lost&Found Featuring Wendy Mamer 18.09.2021

In this episode of It's All In My Head, listeners get a preview of Great Minds with Lost&Found, Joel's second podcast, sponsored by his employers at Lost&Found.  Great Minds focuses on systems and how individuals can enact change to positively impact the mental health landscape. In this crossover episode, Joel chats with dear friend and mental health advocate, Wendy Mamer, about her lived...

21. Stephanie Fischer & the Season Two Premier 04.09.2021

In the season two premier, Joel chats with one of his closest and dearest friends, Stephanie Fischer about moving back to South Dakota, starting new jobs, grad school mentie b's, attachment styles, and everything else you can possibly imagine...or not imagine. Content/Trigger Warning : This episode references mature themes including anxiety, depression, medications, substance use and other themes...

Out! Of My Mind Episode 1: Feeling Gay & Feeling Good with Mikaela Fischer 31.07.2021

Welcome to Out! Of My Mind, a queer mental health miniseries from It's All In My Head! This miniseries will feature a collective of beautiful souls from the queer community and their stories of experiences with mental health. As a member of the queer community himself, Joel wants to hone in on the queer space and the very unique stories of mental health journeys that the queer community faces. In...

Bonus: Season One Recap 17.07.2021

In this special bonus episode, Joel shares some highlights from his first season of the show! Out! Of My Mind, a queer mental health miniseries launches July 31, 2021. Season two will be released September 4, 2021. Find me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/allinmyheadshow ; and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsallinmyhead.show/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...

20. Mikaela Fischer & the Season One Finale 10.07.2021

In the season one finale, Joel's best friend Mikaela Fischer joins the pod to discuss all the things. We chat about sports psychology, volunteer work, and Joel's new job with a mental health nonprofit! Joel and Mikaela also share a long awaited big announcement that you won't want to miss!!! Content/Trigger Warning : This episode references mature themes including suicide, disordered eating, and o...

19. Mathew Coronado & Imposter Syndrome 26.06.2021

Joel chats with one of his closest friends, Mathew Coronado, about Imposter Syndrome, feeling less than/othered, and the burnout of work.  Content/Trigger Warning: This episode references mature themes including addiction, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, suicide and other themes that may not be appropriate for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. Find Mathew on Instagram: https://www...

18. Katie Hinderer & Authentic Social and Destigmatizing Therapy 12.06.2021

Joel sits down with the second half of The Imperfect Millennials and new friend, Katie Hinderer, to chat about her job as a social media coach, influencer, and lifestyle blogger. They discuss the impacts of social media on mental health, how to destigmatize mental health and therapy, and why communication is the key to healthier minds and bodies. Content/Trigger Warning: This episode references ma...

17. Laguna Biotch & the "Reality" of Mental Health 29.05.2021

After geeking out that one of his favorite podcasters DM'd him about coming on his own show, Joel sits down with Kelli AKA Laguna Biotch to discuss all things mental health and pop culture. They chat about addiction, unemployment, imposter syndrome, and how podcasting and trash tv have helped pull them out of their funk.  Content/Trigger Warning: This episode references mature themes including add...

16. Sara Letmanski & Outpatient Care 15.05.2021

In this episode, Joel chats with bestie, Sara Letmanski about all things mental health. Joel and Sara share many similar experiences and get deep really quickly. Don't miss this tangent filled conversation that will keep you laughing and crying the whole way through. Content/Trigger Warning : This episode references mature themes including suicide, trauma, substance abuse, miscarriage, abortion, a...

15. CJ Gooderham & Changing Your Words 01.05.2021

Joel sits down with dear friend, CJ Gooderham to discuss spirituality's impact on mental health, how the evolution of society has shaped and informed our responses to mental health, and how to remain resilient. Content/Trigger Warning : This episode references mature themes including spirituality, depression, suicide, gun violence, and other themes that may not be appropriate for all audiences. Li...

14. Monica Hinderer & Professional Counseling 17.04.2021

In this installment of It's All In My Head, Joel chats with new friend and fellow mental health champion, Monica Hinderer, all about therapy. They dive into Monica's career as a Licensed Professional Counselor, her background with mental health, and people watching in airports. Content/Trigger Warning : This episode references mature themes including suicide, trauma, substance abuse, and other the...

13. Updates & Love 03.04.2021

Sadly, Joel has been quarantined and hasn't had a chance to record with a guest, so there is no full length episode this week, however, he shares his love with the Sisu Squad and can't wait to get back to things as scheduled in two weeks. Until then, stay safe and healthy. Love each other. And keep fighting. Content/Trigger Warning : This episode references mature themes including gun violence, ma...

12. Rowan Block & Losing her Podcast Virginity 20.03.2021

In this episode, Joel pops his employee and friend, Rowan Block's podcast cherry. Listen as they dive into astrology, support in a small town, therapy, reality tv, and trauma. Content/Trigger Warning : This episode references mature themes including suicide, trauma, and other themes that may not be appropriate for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. Find Rowan on Instagram: https://www....

11. Grace Adams & Music for the Mind 06.03.2021

Joel sits down with his employee and friend, Grace Adams and chats about ADHD, music, substance abuse and more. Content/Trigger Warning: This episode references mature themes including alcohol/drug abuse, addiction, eating disorders, and other themes that may not be appropriate for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. Find Grace on Instagram: www.instagram.com/gracemaddyy and www.instagr...

Bonus: Black History Month & Black Mental Health 27.02.2021

In the very first bonus episode, Joel celebrates Black History Month by chatting with two of his closest friends, Ty Hollowell and Rachel Klitzke, about what black mental health means to them and what their experiences as Black Americans have been like. Content/Trigger Warning : This episode references mature themes including language, sexuality, anxiety and depression, cancer, police brutality, a...

10. Aaron Mason & Art as Therapy 20.02.2021

Joel invites student and new friend, Aaron Mason to discuss his journey with mental health. They talk about his work as an artist, his experiences with mental health, and how he keeps fighting through it all. Content/Trigger Warning: This episode references mature themes including anxiety, depression, and other themes that may not be appropriate for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. F...

9. Austin Timyan & Recovery in Your Twenties 06.02.2021

In this episode, Joel chats with his new friend Austin about being in recovery in his twenties and how mental health has impacted his journey. They also dive into shame and queerness a bit too.  Content/Trigger Warning : This episode references mature themes including alcohol/drug abuse, addiction, recovery, queerness and other themes that may not be appropriate for all audiences. Listener discret...

8. Amanda Stewart & Body Image and Eating Struggles 23.01.2021

Joel chats with his dear friend Amanda about all things body and eating. As tall people who run, Joel and Amanda have connected over similar struggles with body image, weight, and difficult relationships with food. Content/Trigger Warning: This episode references mature themes including body image issues, disordered eating/eating disorders and other themes that may not be appropriate for all audie...

7. Ridin' Solo with Joel & His Loneliness 02.01.2021

In the final installment of It's All In My Head for the year 2020, Joel is ridin' solo and talking all about loneliness. Because in a year of isolation and depression-fueled days of drinks and tears, its an appropriate way to close out the year. The future of It's All In My Head is looking bright and 2021 should bring some fun new guests, the possibility of some repeat guests, and an abundance of...

6. Cory Ragsdale, Precious Allen & Mental Health as a Woman of Color 12.12.2020

Joel chats with two people that inspire him daily, Cory Ragsdale and Precious Allen, about what it's like being women of color, how their identities impact their mental health, and being a student leader on a predominantly white campus. Content/Trigger Warning: This episode references mature themes including suicide, trauma, abuse, sexuality, and other themes that may not be appropriate for all au...

5. Kat Gets Off the Mat: Sex and Journaling as Coping Mechanisms 28.11.2020

Joel chats with his current employee and friend, Kat Smith about her experiences with mental health, using sex as a coping mechanism, dealing with a sexually transmitted infection, journaling, and how boxing helped her get off the mat regarding her mental health. Content/Trigger Warning: This episode references mature themes including sex, STI's, suicidality/suicide, and other themes that may not...

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