Tom Newman

Just Plain Mental

Health EN ↓ 88 episodes

A Podcast about Mental Health, Life in General, and Probably Some Other Things Too. Brought to you by Balance Better Counseling.

Author

Tom Newman

Category

Health

Latest episode

Jul 19, 2025

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Episodes

Don't be an Erdős 19.07.2025

A fun(ny[ish]) story, from Steven Pinker's Book " Rationality" ,with a serious caution about the difference between what we know and what we think we know. Hint: They ain't the same....

Don't be an Erdős (clean) 19.07.2025

A fun(ny[ish]) story, from Steven Pinker's Book " Rationality" ,with a serious caution about the difference between what we know and what we think we know. Hint: They ain't the same.... This version has beeps over any socially complicated words.

From a "Very Nice" Boy, Trying Nicer (clean) 07.07.2025

Just Tom blathering on about messages from the Tom Influencing Society Collective (TISK TISK) about the real benefits of being better, I hope.  This one has beeps over any swear words.

From a "Very Nice" boy, trying nicer. 07.07.2025

Just Tom blathering on about messages from the Tom Influencing Society Collective (TISK TISK) about the real benefits of being better, I hope. 

Are You an Artiste? 01.02.2025

Most likely a reminder that I need constant reminder of...namely...what are you adding to the world around you? Everyone is an artiste, accidentally or deliberately. What does your addition create in others

Are You an Aritiste? (Clean) 01.02.2025

Most likely a reminder that I need constant reminder of...namely...what are you adding to the world around you? Everyone is an artiste, accidentally or deliberately. What does your addition create in others? This version has spicy words beeped out.

The New Tai Chi? 01.02.2025

Online rug cleaning videos (probably just one or two *wink wink) lead to some musings on the dirtier sides of life. 

The New Tai Chi? Clean. 01.02.2025

Online rug cleaning videos (probably just one or two *wink wink) lead to some musings on the dirtier sides of life. 

Prime Redefined 26.04.2024

Words continue to evolve and loose their meaning...kinda sad to see this one go. I'm not fancy but every now and again I enjoy a bit 'O' the Prime but the name doesn't't mean what it used to.

Prime Redefined Clean 26.04.2024

Words continue to evolve and loose their meaning...kinda sad to see this one go. I'm not fancy but every now and again I enjoy a bit 'O' the Prime but the name doesn't't mean what it used to. No profane words in this version.

Convo with Craig Pt. 1 13.12.2023

An engaging and honest conversation with a counselor Tom had worked with years ago and his personal journey growing up with three brothers who have struggled with psychotic disorders.

Convo with Craig Pt.1 (Clean) 13.12.2023

An engaging and honest conversation with a counselor Tom had worked with years ago and his personal journey growing up with three brothers who have struggled with psychotic disorders. This version has socially unacceptable words beeped out.

Convo with Craig Pt. 2 13.12.2023

After finishing our conversation about his brothers' mental health struggles Craig realized a need to share more about all three of them and their lives.  “It is more important to know what sort of person has a disease than to know what sort of disease a person has.” Hippocrates

Convo with Craig Pt. 2 (Clean) 13.12.2023

After finishing our conversation about his brothers' mental health struggles Craig realized a need to share more about all three of them and their lives.  “It is more important to know what sort of person has a disease than to know what sort of disease a person has.” Hippocrates This version has all unsavory words beeped out.

What's Wrong With You?!? 11.08.2023

As if you don't already have a number of answers for that question...all of the marketing world is bending you over backward to sell you as much juju for whatever it is as possible. Mostly just Tom complaining about stupid commercials. Fun Right? ; ) All while unknowingly setting the world record for umms.

What's Wrong With You?!? (Clean) 11.08.2023

As if you don't already have a number of answers for that question...all of the marketing world is bending you over backward to sell you as much juju for whatever it is as possible. Mostly just Tom complaining about stupid commercials. Fun Right? ; ) All while unknowingly setting the world record for umms. This version has no swear words, that you can hear at least. 

One Stands up 2 (Clean) 22.07.2023

I was lucky enough to have a conversation with someone that left me thinking and Raye mentioned she would like to share her story with hope it could help others who might feel blind-sided by terrible news.  So here is a repeat of our discussion and what to me is the moving story of one amazing person's trials and take aways from losing their husband to cancer. It won't be the same as any...

One Stands Up 2 22.07.2023

I was lucky enough to have a conversation with someone that left me thinking and Raye mentioned she would like to share her story with hope it could help others who might feel blind-sided by terrible news.  So here is a repeat of our discussion and what to me is the moving story of one amazing person's trials and take aways from losing their husband to cancer. It won't be the same as any...

Feather Weight Champeeen 30.06.2023

Been watching a lot of birds. Made me think of some things. Flying, Fighting, Plumage. That's all. If you don't know the Monty Python Dead Parrot Sketch...you can find it here: https://youtu.be/vZw35VUBdzo 

Feather Weight Champeen (Clean) 30.06.2023

Been watching a lot of birds. Made me think of some things. Flying, Fighting, Plumage. That's all.  With Beeps instead of Bad Words. If you don't know the Monty Python Dead Parrot Sketch...you can find it here: https://youtu.be/vZw35VUBdzo 

Trotting (Clean) 14.04.2023

A memorable experience from 20 years ago makes me miss a lot of things in the current world, particularly service.  This version has no swearing.

Wanna Bet? 14.04.2023

In case you didn't notice (there's no way you didn't) betting is legal online in Ohio. Good bad, don't know. But how much are they making? Cause they are spending like they're printing the stuff. 

Wanna Bet? (Clean) 14.04.2023

In case you didn't notice (there's no way you didn't) betting is legal online in Ohio. Good bad, don't know. But how much are they making? Cause they are spending like they're printing the stuff.  No swearing in this version. 

Trotting 14.04.2023

A memorable experience from 20 years ago makes me miss a lot of things in the current world, particularly service. 

A Harsh Lesson ala the Flu! 05.03.2023

Frankl said if you are going to suffer, don't suffer for nothing. After suffering through the flu, I try to find something worthwhile in the experience. WARNING: Barfy talk. 

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