The Golden Spoon

The Golden Spoon is here to help anyone who struggles with the largest internal problems all the way down to small day-in and day-out bumps in the road. We are two guys who have come to the conclusion that everyone who has a heart beating inside them deserves to get all forms of mental help, counseling, and love, so pick up a tiny golden spoon and dig a little deeper with us on your journey!

The Golden Spoon is a health podcast hosted by McCahill & Jeremy, with 204 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

McCahill & Jeremy hosts The Golden Spoon, a health show with 204 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  S18E10 - The Noise

  Aug 20, 202640 minS18

  Send us Fan Mail We deal with noise daily, ranging from environmental sounds like traffic and construction to specific trigger noises like chewing or breathing. Constant noise impacts our stress levels, sleep, and focus, while specific sound sensitivities can trigger strong emotional responses. Common Types of Problematic Noise Environmental & Traffic: Sirens, honking horns, loud engines, and construction work that elevate heart rates and induce stress. Workplace & Social: Open-office chatter, overlapping conversations, and office equipment that impair cognitive productivity. Personal & Repetitive Triggers: Chewing, lip-smacking, heavy breathing, or pen-clicking, which are often linked to conditions like Misophonia. How Noise Affects Us Physiological Stress: Loud or chaotic sounds trigger the brain's amygdala, releasing stress hormones like cortisol that raise heart rate and blood pressure. Cognitive Fatigue: Background noise consumes mental bandwidth, lowering task accuracy and focus in shared or open spaces. Sleep Disruption: Nighttime sounds prevent the body from reaching deep, restorative rest stages even if they do not fully wake you. Practical Coping Strategies Acoustic Barriers: Use active noise-canceling headphones or earplugs in loud environments. Sound Masking: Play softer ambient sounds, white noise, or nature sounds to neutralize jarring background interruptions. Nervous System Resets: Step away for quiet breaks and use grounding or breathing exercises when a trigger sound causes a acute stress reaction. This week we would like to highlight Wonder Mind if you would like to learn more or donate click the link below https://www.wondermind.com/article/distracted/ Please leave a comment and review our episode and give some feedback on what we can improve on! Thank You All For Listening and Downloading Support the show The 988 Lifeline 988 is now active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services. (Please note, the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely.) https://988lifeline.org/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4lnQce2gqnZIjxzlvl5oSv?si=gdOehC20R-SPoUU4lafyRQ&utm_source=copy-link Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086740326701&mibextid=ZbWKw Youtube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqEcbkA7c93lGKDaBBymG64tIWczQCLNJ Insta - https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=k6aivqg2vlea&utm_content=pegvqop Twitter - https://twitter.com/1TheGoldenSpoon?t=iEZUUNh2TjeQzjuS6af-Hg&s=09 Dicord - https://discord.gg/Te8Q6XYc

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  The Golden Spoon

  S18E9 - When Crisis Strikes

  Aug 13, 202637 min

  Send us Fan Mail When receiving advice or support from someone dealing with mental health issues, listen with an open mind, stay calm, and avoid judgment. Recognize that mental health struggles affect how a person thinks or feels, so practice patience, validate their emotions without trying to "fix" everything, and encourage professional care when needed. Listen actively: Let them speak without interrupting or jumping to conclusions. Avoid dismissive phrases: Do not say things like "just snap out of it" or "everyone feels that way". Validate their feelings: Use supportive statements like "that sounds really hard" or "I am here for you". Stay calm: Keep your voice steady and avoid arguments, even if their perspective seems distorted by their illness. Ask how to help: Let them guide you on whether they need practical tasks done or just someone to sit with them. This week we would like to highlight Addiction Resource if you would like to learn more or donate click the link below. https://www.addictionresource.net/blog/child-custody-inpatient-rehab/ Please leave a comment and review our episode and give some feedback on what we can improve on! Thank You All For Listening and Downloading Support the show The 988 Lifeline 988 is now active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services. (Please note, the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely.) https://988lifeline.org/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4lnQce2gqnZIjxzlvl5oSv?si=gdOehC20R-SPoUU4lafyRQ&utm_source=copy-link Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086740326701&mibextid=ZbWKw Youtube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqEcbkA7c93lGKDaBBymG64tIWczQCLNJ Insta - https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=k6aivqg2vlea&utm_content=pegvqop Twitter - https://twitter.com/1TheGoldenSpoon?t=iEZUUNh2TjeQzjuS6af-Hg&s=09 Dicord - https://discord.gg/Te8Q6XYc

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  Episode #8

  S18E8 - Hands of Danger

  Aug 6, 202641 minS18

  Send us Fan Mail For everyday life safety, practice basic situational awareness: always scan your exits, lock doors immediately upon entry, keep your phone charged, trust your gut feelings, and avoid distractions like looking at your phone while walking or sitting in a parked car. Keep your head up: Do not stare at your phone or wear both earbuds while walking or jogging outside. Scan for exits: Walk with confidence, know where you are going, and mentally note escape routes in buildings. Trust your instincts: If a person, elevator, or room gives you a bad feeling, turn around and leave immediately. Drive smart: Never sit parked and distracted on social media. If you think someone is following your car, do not drive home; call 911 and head to the nearest police station. Never use water on a grease fire: As there is a consensus on Quora, smother grease flames with a metal lid, baking sheet, or a large amount of baking soda instead of water. Check your detectors: Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors twice a year. Lock up: Make a habit of locking your exterior doors the second you step inside your home. Know the stroke signs: Remember the BE FAST acronym (Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time) to spot a stroke early and call emergency services. Protect your identity: Avoid saying your sensitive personal information or home address out loud at public counters like pharmacies or doctor's offices; write it down or show your ID instead. This week we would like to highlight NC Department Public Safety if you would like to learn more or donate click the link below. https://www.ncdps.gov/dps-services/public-safety/personal-safety Please leave a comment and review our episode and give some feedback on what we can improve on! Thank You All For Listening and Downloading Support the show The 988 Lifeline 988 is now active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services. (Please note, the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely.) https://988lifeline.org/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4lnQce2gqnZIjxzlvl5oSv?si=gdOehC20R-SPoUU4lafyRQ&utm_source=copy-link Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086740326701&mibextid=ZbWKw Youtube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqEcbkA7c93lGKDaBBymG64tIWczQCLNJ Insta - https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=k6aivqg2vlea&utm_content=pegvqop Twitter - https://twitter.com/1TheGoldenSpoon?t=iEZUUNh2TjeQzjuS6af-Hg&s=09 Dicord - https://discord.gg/Te8Q6XYc

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  Episode #7

  S18E7 - Ignorance or Stupidity

  Jul 30, 202644 minS18

  Send us Fan Mail While ignorance is a temporary lack of knowledge or information that can be cured through education, stupidity generally implies a baseline limitation in mental capacity, poor judgment, or the refusal to apply known facts. Key Differences Ignorance (A gap in data): An ignorant person simply hasn’t been exposed to the facts or teachings yet. Everyone is ignorant about many specialized topics (like quantum physics or neurosurgery) until they study them. As the saying goes, "ignorance can be fixed". Stupidity (A flaw in processing or choice): A stupid person either struggles to grasp consequences and logic or actively ignores obvious information despite having it. It involves poor decision-making or a resistance to reasoning. Ignorance: Not knowing a fact or topic. Can be fixed by learning and reading.Everyone is ignorant about something new. Stupidity: Having a low mental capacity or poor judgment.Harder or impossible to fix just by giving facts. Doing something foolish even when the facts are clear. This week we would like to highlight Very Well Mind if you would like to learn more or donate click the link below. https://www.verywellmind.com/an-overview-of-the-dunning-kruger-effect-4160740 Please leave a comment and review our episode and give some feedback on what we can improve on! Thank You All For Listening and Downloading Support the show The 988 Lifeline 988 is now active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services. (Please note, the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely.) https://988lifeline.org/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4lnQce2gqnZIjxzlvl5oSv?si=gdOehC20R-SPoUU4lafyRQ&utm_source=copy-link Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086740326701&mibextid=ZbWKw Youtube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqEcbkA7c93lGKDaBBymG64tIWczQCLNJ Insta - https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=k6aivqg2vlea&utm_content=pegvqop Twitter - https://twitter.com/1TheGoldenSpoon?t=iEZUUNh2TjeQzjuS6af-Hg&s=09 Dicord - https://discord.gg/Te8Q6XYc

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  Episode #6

  S18E6 - Heavy Hearts

  Jul 23, 202641 minS18

  Send us Fan Mail Human emotions are complex psychological and physiological responses to significant events, consisting of subjective experiences, bodily reactions, and behavioral expressions. They evolved to aid in survival, social connection, and decision-making. Subjective Experience: How you personally perceive and label the feeling (e.g., "I feel happy"). Physiological Response: Automatic physical changes governed by the brain, such as an increased heart rate from fear or the release of hormones like dopamine. Behavioral Response: The outward expression of the emotion, such as smiling, crying, or withdrawing. While often used interchangeably, these terms describe different experiences: Emotions are automatic, complex, and relatively short-lived reactions to events. Feelings are the conscious experience and perception of those emotions. Moods are prolonged, generalized emotional states that often lack a specific, identifiable trigger. This week we would like to highlight How We Feel if you would like to learn more or donate click the link below. https://howwefeel.org/ Please leave a comment and review our episode and give some feedback on what we can improve on! Thank You All For Listening and Downloading Support the show The 988 Lifeline 988 is now active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services. (Please note, the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely.) https://988lifeline.org/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4lnQce2gqnZIjxzlvl5oSv?si=gdOehC20R-SPoUU4lafyRQ&utm_source=copy-link Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086740326701&mibextid=ZbWKw Youtube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqEcbkA7c93lGKDaBBymG64tIWczQCLNJ Insta - https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=k6aivqg2vlea&utm_content=pegvqop Twitter - https://twitter.com/1TheGoldenSpoon?t=iEZUUNh2TjeQzjuS6af-Hg&s=09 Dicord - https://discord.gg/Te8Q6XYc

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