The Mental Health Made Simple Podcast

Perfectionism feels productive—but underneath it drives anxiety, burnout, and all-or-nothing thinking . In this episode, Jonathan and Dr. Mark Mayfield unpack their own stories, share practical therapy tools, and show you how to trade perfection for consistency. You’ll learn: Why perfectionism often masks control and fear The hidden cost: anxiety spikes, depressive spirals, and burnout How CBT too...

Most people don’t ask for therapy until life hits crisis mode. But what if you knew the signs earlier—before everything crashes? In this episode of the Mental Health Made Simple Podcast , Jonathan and Dr. Mark Mayfield get real about the first steps toward therapy: How to know when “something’s off” and it’s time to talk to someone Why sustained emotional struggles (not just bad days) matter The d...

We brag about overwork like it proves our worth — but it’s killing us. Jonathan and Dr. Mark unpack why burnout isn’t strength, what it really does to your body and mind, and how recovery rhythms can protect you before it’s too late. Burnout isn’t just being tired. It’s your mind, body, and spirit throwing the emergency brake. Yet in our culture, we still brag about 60+ hour weeks, skipping vacati...

Stress is everywhere. For most of us, it’s so normal we don’t even notice it anymore. But here’s the truth: while you can’t eliminate stress from life, you can learn to regulate it so it doesn’t run the show. In this episode of the Mental Health Made Simple Podcast , Dr. Mark Mayfield and Jonathan Collier have a candid conversation about what stress really is, how it shows up in our daily lives, a...

New Year’s resolutions fizzle. Goals get abandoned. Overwhelm wins. In this episode, Dr. Mark Mayfield and Jonathan Collier break down a simpler way to build real, sustainable change—without trying to “white-knuckle” your life. They unpack why traditional goal-setting fails, Why goal setting is broken, how to shift from a fixed to a growth mindset, and what tiny, repeatable habits do inside your b...

Ever feel like you're ignoring warning signs—just turning up the volume and hoping the noise goes away? You're not alone. In this honest and hopeful conversation, Dr. Mark Mayfield and Jonathan Collier unpack the stigma that still surrounds mental health. Using real stories (including one involving duct tape and a dashboard light), they explore how stigma keeps us stuck—and what it takes to move f...

Ever feel like there’s way too much mental health advice online, yet you’re still stuck? In this episode, we unpack why mental health feels so overwhelming in the age of constant content and influencer “hacks.” Jonathan and Dr. Mark explore: ✅ Why mental health often feels complicated (when it doesn’t have to be) ✅ The difference between accessibility and true accessibility ✅ Why “one-size-fits...

Feeling overwhelmed by mental health advice? You’re not alone. This episode kicks off the Mental Health Made Simple Podcast, where Dr. Mark Mayfield (Counselor, Author, Professor, Coach, and sought after Speaker) and Jonathan Collier (Entrepreneur, Brand and leadership Coach & Consultant, and Mental Health Practitioner) break down why mental health doesn’t need to be complicated, crunchy, or c...