Mental Matters Hosted By Asekho Toto

In this episode, we delve into the essential elements of personal and professional growth. Discover how mental wellbeing is key to unlocking your full potential and why businesses should strive for impact beyond profit. Learn from failures and embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. We explore the dynamic between motivation and discipline, and why celebrating small wins is crucial for sust...

In this conversation, Asekho Toto discusses the importance of connecting with one's inner coach and the role of self-compassion in personal growth. Through reflective questioning, Toto encourages individuals to treat themselves with the same kindness and understanding they would offer to a best friend, highlighting the often contrasting ways people engage in self-talk versus how they support o...

Explore the transformative power of advocacy in this episode focused on accessibility and mental health. Our guests share their journeys and the impact of their work in fostering inclusion. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that challenges the status quo. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Accessibility and Disability Advocacy 02:29 Navigating Education and Advocacy for Neurodivergent Childre...

In this episode of Mental Matters, host Asekho sits down with Tracy Hall, an identity-based coach who shares her powerful journey of being diagnosed with autism at age 32. Tracy opens up about the challenges of growing up feeling "different," the emotional rollercoaster of denial, anger, and eventual acceptance, and how women often mask their symptoms to fit in. Discover how rewriting li...

High achievers often wait for permission before they act. In this Mental Matters conversation, Asekho Toto explores how self-validation, perspective, and daily habits can break cycles of anxiety and depression. Our guest shares his story growing up as the only Black kid in largely white spaces, losing his father to suicide at birth, failing exams, and still pushing through nursing school—then buil...

What if your ambition was born from pain? In this deeply human episode, Asekho Toto sits down with a trauma specialist to discuss how unprocessed experiences shape identity, drive, and the constant need to prove yourself. Together, they reveal how high achievers often use success to mask unhealed wounds — and how awareness, body-based healing, and vulnerability can turn pain into purpose.

In this episode of Mental Matters , host Asekho Toto sits down with Dr. Debi Silber, founder of the PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute and author of groundbreaking research on betrayal trauma. Together, they unpack the hidden wounds of betrayal—from family and partners to friends and colleagues—and how these experiences shape our beliefs, relationships, and mental health. Dr. Silber shar...

In this episode of Mental Matters, host Asekho Toto speaks with Batrice Cordova, an advocate for resilience and empowerment who has turned a life marked by trauma, loss, and addiction into a journey of healing and hope. Batrice shares her deeply personal story of losing her young daughter in a tragic fire, battling alcoholism from the age of 12, and carrying decades of unspoken pain — until she ch...

In this episode of Mental Matters, host Asekho Toto speaks with a guest who shares their deeply personal journey of navigating life with hearing loss. From the slow, subtle onset of hearing challenges to the life-changing moment of receiving hearing aids and later cochlear implants, this conversation sheds light on the emotional, social, and professional struggles people with disabilities often fa...

In this episode of Mental Matters, host Asekho Toto sits down with Jeff Patterson, founder of Northwest Fighting Arts, meditation teacher, and author of The Yielding Warrior. With over 30 years of experience teaching martial and meditative arts, Jeff shares how practices like Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and meditation can transform not only athletic performance but also mental health, emotional resilience,...

In this episode of Mental Matters , host Asekho Toto sits down with Kelly Siebold for an honest conversation about the realities of postpartum depression and anxiety. Kelly opens her heart about what it felt like to step into motherhood and be hit with emotions and struggles she never expected. She explains the difference between the short-lived “baby blues” and the deeper, heavier weight of postp...

In this deeply moving episode of Mental Matters , host Asekho Toto sits down with Jeniffer Ginty , a pharmacist and trauma survivor, to unpack the realities of childhood trauma, PTSD, depression, and the long road to healing. Jeniffer courageously shares her lived experience with abuse, navigating an invalidating court system, and the challenges of single motherhood while carrying the weight of co...

In this episode of Mental Matters , host Asekho Toto sits down with Dr. Tamar K. Lawful , a pharmacist, nutrition health coach, and advocate for personalized wellness. Together, they explore how genetics and nutrition intersect, why traditional medicine often overlooks root causes, and how lifestyle changes can transform health outcomes. Dr. Lawful shares her journey from working long shifts in ph...

In this episode, we explore the profound impact of trauma on various aspects of life, from physical health to spiritual beliefs. Our guest, a trauma recovery expert, shares insights into the challenges faced by survivors and the importance of self-worth and self-care in the healing process. Through personal stories and professional expertise, we discuss the role of cognitive behavioral therapy and...

Join us on "Mental Matters" as we explore a personal story of transformation. Our guest opens up about their early struggles with addiction and the pivotal moments that led to a life of purpose and empowerment. Through candid conversations, we uncover the courage it takes to share one's story and the profound impact of communities like Alcoholics Anonymous. This episode is a testamen...

Join us as we chat with life purpose coach Monica about the ups and downs of discovering your true calling and the power of self-compassion. We tackle the unique mental health challenges faced by millennials and Gen Z, explore the idea of Ikigai, and share tips on building a positive relationship with yourself. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about living with intention and welcoming change....

Roxanne Chaput is a spiritual practitioner, somatic healing guide, and expert in generational trauma and the body's self-healing capabilities. Most people trying to heal give themselves 30 days. They follow the program, do the work, and when they relapse — they conclude something is wrong with them. But here's the problem: that timeline was never based on science. It was based on marketing...

This episode of Mental Matters features a dialogue between host Asekho Toto and the creator of "Recovery Your Soul" podcast about the essential connection between spiritual awareness and mental health healing. The conversation introduces a compassionate approach to trauma recovery that emphasizes curiosity over self-blame and root-cause healing over symptom management. Listeners will dis...

This episode of Mental Matters explores the concept that your relationship with money mirrors your deepest personal relationships. Host Asekho Toto and financial transformation expert Morgana Rae discuss how treating money as a beloved partner rather than an enemy can dramatically shift your financial reality. Morgana shares insights from her bestselling book "Financial Alchemy," revealing how cli...

Mental Matters host Asekho Toto interviews the author behind "Angel and Arlington," the true story of a child who used their spiritual connection with their murdered father to help solve his case. This episode takes listeners on an emotional journey through grief, PTSD, and anxiety, revealing how these challenges can be transformed into purpose and peace without disappearing completely....

In this episode of Mental Matters, host Asekho Toto dives into the intersection of psychedelics and women's health with an expert who has pioneered a revolutionary approach to mental wellness through cyclical microdosing. The conversation illuminates how traditional mental health treatments have historically overlooked the unique biological rhythms of women, treating them as "little men" rather th...

In this episode of Mental Matters, host Asekho Toto engages in a profound conversation with a distinguished meditation expert and author who shares their transformative approach to mental wellness through higher consciousness meditation. Blair challenges conventional beliefs about chronic pain, revealing that what many consider a lifelong condition can actually be overcome with the right mindset a...

In this episode of Mental Matters, host Asekho Toto dives into the transformative journey of self-discovery and purpose with a spiritual guide who brings unique insights from both faith and technology backgrounds. The conversation explores how our minds operate like computer programs, running the same algorithms of past trauma and limiting beliefs until we consciously intervene to break these patt...

In this episode of Mental Matters, host Asekho Toto explores the fascinating connection between gut health and mental wellbeing with a gut health therapist who transitioned from civil engineering to nutrition therapy. Discover how the gut functions as your "second brain," producing 90% of your body's serotonin and directly influencing your mood, anxiety levels, and overall mental hea...

Join me Asekho Toto on Mental Matters as a mother shares her winding path through fertility treatments, parenting challenges, and personal healing. After years of trying to start a family with her husband James, she details their eventual success and the decision to pursue more children despite the physical and financial strain. The conversation gets into the complexities of raising a child diagno...