Mental Health 101

A powerful and compassionate platform dedicated to exploring the many dimensions of mental wellness in today's fast-paced and often overwhelming world. Each episode features inspiring guests therapists, advocates, authors, and everyday individuals who share stories of resilience, healing, and hope. Through thoughtful discussions on topics such as anxiety, depression, self-care, faith, emotional intelligence, and the impact of technology on mental health, it aims to break the stigma and promote understanding. Listeners are encouraged to nurture their minds, find strength in vulnerability, and embrace the journey toward emotional balance and inner peace.

Mental Health 101 is a health podcast hosted by Daniel Lucas, with 41 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Daniel Lucas hosts Mental Health 101, a health show with 41 episodes published.

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  Disenchanted Part 2: Religion, Mental Health, and the Search for Meaning | Mental Health 101

  Sep 25, 202632 min

  In Season 1 of Mental Health 101 , Part 2 of Disenchanted: Why a Generation Raised Without Religion Is Drowning in Meaning It Can't Locate continues our conversation about purpose, belonging, and emotional well-being. What happens when the beliefs and communities that once helped people make sense of life no longer feel available or convincing? We explore how that loss can leave some people feeling adrift, while also recognizing that meaning can come from many places: relationships, service, creativity, faith, and shared community. Join us for a thoughtful look at how we search for purpose and build connection in a changing world.

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  Understanding Addiction & Mental Health: Dr. Mark Hrymoc on Treatment, Recovery and the Brain.

  Sep 20, 202632 min

  Mental Health 101 welcomes Dr. Mark Hrymoc , a psychiatrist with extensive expertise in addiction, psychopharmacology, and mental health disorders. Dr. Hrymoc is double board-certified in General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry and was previously board-certified in Addiction Medicine. He previously served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA, where he supervised psychiatrists in training through the university's Addiction Psychiatry Clinic. He completed his subspecialty training in Addiction Psychiatry at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and has served as a consulting physician to several drug and alcohol treatment centers in the region. In this episode, we explore the complex relationship between mental health, addiction, the brain, medication, recovery, and psychiatric treatment . Dr. Hrymoc brings a clinical and evidence-based perspective to understanding why addiction and mental health conditions can be so difficult to navigate, how treatment approaches have evolved, and why individualized care matters. This conversation aims to move beyond stigma and misconceptions while helping listeners better understand addiction and mental health through the perspective of an experienced psychiatrist. Mental Health 101 is part of the Universal Podcast Network — One Voice, Everywhere.

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  From Combat Psychologist to Mental Health Leader with Dr. Stacey Krauss

  Sep 15, 202634 min

  Dr. Stacey Krauss, Psy.D., ABPP, joined Transitions Counseling and Consulting in 2021 following 10 years of active duty service as a psychologist in the U.S. Army. During her military career, she trained at Joint Base San Antonio and worked directly with several combat units from the 10th Mountain Division. She also completed a deployment to Afghanistan in 2013. Dr. Krauss later served for five years at Fort Bragg, where she led the largest mental health service in the U.S. Army. In recognition of her distinguished service, she received a Bronze Star, a Combat Action Badge, three Meritorious Service Medals, and several other honors. Her professional experience includes executive leadership roles overseeing diverse behavioral health teams within the Department of Defense. She has also designed and directed nationally accredited training programs for future psychologists. Dr. Krauss is a diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology and holds board certifications in Clinical Psychology and Business and Organizational Consulting Psychology. She also earned an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In her clinical practice, Dr. Krauss specializes in psychological assessments for children and adults. As a combat veteran, she is especially committed to providing excellent care to service members, veterans, and military families. She also presents and teaches on topics such as cultural competence within military communities and the use of data to improve treatment outcomes. Dr. Krauss is licensed to practice in Arizona and Texas.

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  Kenneth Wyche on Mental Health, Confidence, Resilience, and Unlocking Your Full Potential

  Sep 11, 202637 min

  Mental Health 101 welcomes Kenneth Wyche, author of Get Your Mind Right and founder of the lifestyle brand Life with Kin, for an inspiring conversation about emotional well being, confidence, personal growth, and living a more fulfilling life. Kenneth explains how practical strategies, scientific insights, and a deeper understanding of the mind can help people overcome limiting beliefs, strengthen their resilience, and reconnect with their full potential. This meaningful episode expands the conversation beyond mental illness and emotional struggle, revealing how mental health also shapes our relationships, decision making, sense of purpose, personal identity, and ability to experience greater confidence, fulfillment, and joy.

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  The Loneliness Epidemic: A Mental Health Crisis or a Moral and Spiritual Crisis?

  Sep 7, 202631 min

  Mental Health 101, in its first season, explores a provocative question: What if the loneliness epidemic is not primarily a mental health crisis, but a deeper moral and spiritual crisis wearing the costume of one? As more people struggle with isolation, disconnection, and a fading sense of belonging, this episode looks beyond symptoms and asks whether modern society has lost the shared values, meaningful relationships, community bonds, and spiritual foundations that once helped people feel connected. Could loneliness be more than the absence of company? Could it also reflect a loss of purpose, responsibility, faith, and genuine human connection? This thoughtful conversation examines what we may be missing and what it could truly take to rebuild belonging in an increasingly disconnected world.

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