The Mental Health Janitors

Send us Fan Mail What if the app you open every day is quietly rewriting your identity? This isn’t just another episode. This is officially our Best of 2025 episode, the one that hit hardest, sparked the biggest conversations, and helped the most listeners reclaim their mental space. In this powerful episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Doc Jess, your go-to guides for mental resilience...

Send us Fan Mail Why do we keep repeating habits we know are hurting us? Why does willpower fail when stress hits? And what does brain chemistry have to do with your coping patterns? In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt. Q sits down with Jessica “Doc Jess” Burgans to break down the neuroscience behind bad habits, emotional eating, stress cycles, and self-sabotage. If you’ve ever felt...

Send us Fan Mail Many young people feel pressure to fit in, even when something inside them says this is not right. That tension between belonging and staying true to yourself can quietly shape anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm. In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sergeant Q speaks solo about the psychology of group pressure and what it does to the mind, especially for teens. He...

Send us Fan Mail More kids are struggling with anxiety, low self worth, and emotional overload than ever before, and social media is a big part of the conversation whether we want to admit it or not. In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt. Q and Mrs. Q talk honestly about the impact social media is having on mental health, especially for kids and teens. They walk through current laws b...

Send us Fan Mail In a world where tensions are high and opinions are divided, it can be hard to find mental peace. Whether it's political protests, social unrest, or just the daily chaos, it often feels like we're caught in a whirlwind. In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sergeant Q and Doc Jess dive into the emotional impact of today's political and social climate. They...

Send us Fan Mail Trauma doesn’t care if you experienced it or just witnessed it.  It hits your brain, triggers old fear, old memories, old emotions you didn’t even know were still there. You see something happen, and suddenly your body reacts before your mind can catch up. Fight. Flight. Freeze. It’s chemical. Automatic. Real. And most people have no idea what’s happening inside them. That’s why p...

Send us Fan Mail 79% of married couples are uncomfortable talking about mental health with their partner. That’s right—8 out of 10 couples avoid it, and the truth is, it’s quietly hurting your relationship more than you realize. In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt. Q and Mrs. Q break down the why, what, and how of safe, honest emotional communication in marriage. From childhood woun...

Send us Fan Mail Emotions can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and impossible to control. One moment you’re fine, and the next, everything feels too loud, too heavy, too much. In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sergeant Q and Doc Jess explore what’s really happening in your brain when emotions take over and how the ACC plays a key role in regulating emotional intensity. Through honest...

Send us Fan Mail This episode kicks off the New Year with a real conversation about mental health discipline and what it actually takes to change your life once motivation fades. Sgt. Q and Mrs. Q reflect on the start of the new season, the new studio, and what’s ahead, while breaking down why discipline, not hype or motivation, is the foundation of mental resilience. They touch on routines, resis...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode brings a focused and meaningful conversation to the table. Sgt Q welcomes you into a new season of The Mental Health Janitors and shares what it really means to take ownership of your mental health journey.  Drawing from 17 years of lived experience, he speaks honestly about growth, struggle, and why the work does not stop once you start healing. He introduces...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the biggest impact doesn’t happen on a stage, it happens in a barber chair. In this special holiday edition of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q sits down with Billy Burgans, a Covington barber who believes purpose is often found right where you’re planted.  No platform. No spotlight. Just everyday work, real conversations, and consistent presence. This episode explores...

Send us Fan Mail The holiday season is often painted as joyful and full of gratitude. But for many, it can also stir up grief, loneliness, stress, and memories we’d rather avoid. In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sergeant Q and Doc Jess explore what gratitude really looks like when the holidays feel heavy. Through honest reflections and lived experiences, they unpack how gratitude can...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode brings something deeply relevant and eye-opening to the table. Sgt. Q and cohost Doc Jess sit down with Autumn and Liberty to talk about what it really means to grow up in today’s digital world, a generation shaped by TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, and constant online pressure. They open up about the pressures young girls face online, how social media affects conf...

Send us Fan Mail The holiday season can feel overwhelming, and for many women, the mental load they carry is invisible, but very real. In this episode, Mrs. Q and Doc Jess unpack the emotional labor, household juggling, and unspoken pressures that often go unnoticed. Through candid stories, humor, and relatable examples, they explore managing Thanksgiving solo, the frustration of partners asking “...

Send us Fan Mail Men, here’s the truth: most of us fight battles every day that no one trained us for: the battles inside our own minds. We bottle it up, tough it out, and convince ourselves “I got it handled.” But hiding pain doesn’t make it go away, it just makes it heavier. In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Doc Jess tackle the raw reality of men’s mental health. They cut...

Send us Fan Mail Standing at a Veterans Day parade. Surrounded by thousands. And still feeling completely alone. In this raw and honest episode of The Mental Health Janitors , we dig into the hidden wounds many veterans carry: PTSD, trauma, loss of identity, and the long road to healing. Whether you're fresh out of the military or decades into civilian life, these conversations hit home. Sgt....

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why doing hard things actually makes you stronger,  not just mentally, but spiritually? In this episode, Sgt Q and Doc Jess dive into the neuroscience of faith and grit, unpacking how God wired the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) — the part of your brain that grows when you face challenges instead of running from them. They get real about the veteran transition: the pr...

Send us Fan Mail Ever catch yourself reacting before thinking? saying or doing something you instantly regret?  In this episode, Sgt Q and Doc Jess unpack what’s really going on when emotions take the wheel, from viral “ratchet” behavior online to the quiet moments we all lose our cool. They break down the neuroscience of emotional hijacking, the spiritual roots of shame and pride, and why self-aw...

Send us Fan Mail What if the person "exposing the truth" in a viral video... is the real villain? In this hard-hitting episode, Sgt Q and Doc Jess pull back the curtain on the chaos caused by viral videos, when lies, attention-seeking, and manipulation go unchecked and unchallenged. They dig into how these moments of “internet justice” often backfire, destroying lives and spreading false...

Send us Fan Mail Is it ADHD, anxiety, or just burnout? Let’s get real about what’s actually going on with YOU. In this episode, Sgt Q and Doc Jess dive deep into one of the most misunderstood mental health topics, the overlap between ADHD, anxiety, depression, and PTSD.  Learn how to tell the difference, when to seek help, and how to stop letting labels define you. We’ll also share real, science-b...

Send us Fan Mail When was the last time you checked in with your own mental health? In this eye-opening episode of The Mental Health Janitors , Sgt Q and Doc Jess get brutally honest about what self-care really looks like. From running businesses to leading families, they unpack how grit and discipline can be both your greatest strength, and your biggest downfall if left unchecked. This isn’t anot...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever woken up at exactly 3:00 AM—wide awake, anxious, and unable to fall back asleep?  It’s not just a coincidence. In this powerful episode of The Mental Health Janitors, hosts Sergeant Q and Doc Jess unpack the science, psychology, and spirituality behind the infamous 3AM wake-up, sometimes called the witching hour . Whether you're dealing with trauma, high stress,...

Send us Fan Mail What if ‘submission’ in marriage was never about control, but about strength, trust, and God’s design for love? In this episode, Doc Jess and Holly (Mrs. Q) dive into an often-misunderstood topic, what it truly means to be a Christian wife.  Holly shares her raw perspective on why the word “submissive” has always felt heavy, while Jess reframes it through biblical truth, showing h...

Send us Fan Mail How far are you willing to go to protect your mind from the hidden dangers of social media? In this gripping episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Aaron “SgtQ” Quinonez and Jessica "Doc Jess" Burgans tackle one of today’s most urgent threats: how social media algorithms drive radicalization, fuel rage, and shatter mental health. Amid the global shock of Charlie Kirk’s a...

Send us Fan Mail Are you feeling the pressure of rising bills, shrinking paychecks, or the weight of comparison on social media?  In this powerful episode of The Mental Health Janitors , Aaron "Sgt Q" Quinonez and guest Holly Quinonez get real about financial anxiety, mental health, and how to build resilience in the face of economic uncertainty. Through raw, real-life stories, they shar...