Mental Perk
Real people...Real Issues...Real Talk. Destigmatizing misconceptions about mental health and encourage conversations about tough topics. We understand all of us are impacted by the effects of mental health in different ways. We want to highlight guests who are winning the battle, their very real struggles, and how honest talk can change the way we view mental health. We want everyone to know "You're Worthy...We're in this together".
Episodes
Join us as we welcome our inspiring guest, Carter Kindla (@carterkindla)! Carter is a college student at the University of Texas at Arlington, majoring in Audio Production and a proud member of the university band. Beyond academics, Carter is passionate about health, wellness, and mental resilience—spending time at the gym with friends, enjoying outdoor walks with music, and living a life committed to growth.
Through p...
Navigating Mental Health as a Single Mom to a Child with Special Needs
This week on Mental Perk, we sit down with Faith Longbottom—a resilient single mom and passionate mental health advocate. Faith opens up about her personal journey navigating the highs and lows of mental health while raising a child with special needs.
Through raw and honest conversation, Faith shares how her struggles became the foundation for her a...
In today’s episode, Brandi and Karla dive into a powerful and essential conversation:
How Women Can Protect Themselves—covering everything from self-defense tips and situational awareness to what it really means to feel safe, prepared, and confident in today’s world.
We’re also talking about our exciting upcoming event—UNSTOPPABLE: A Day of Empowerment for Women, happening May 17th, 2025! 💥
This one-day expe...
Coming Wednesday! Episode 67
Amy Land is a survivor, advocate, and entrepreneur who has spent the last 20 years in Western North Carolina—seven of those in Brevard. Alongside her husband of 32 years, she’s served in full-time ministry and helped launch Grace Brevard Church. As a top-producing fitness trainer and founder of PurplPlace, Amy brings over 16 years of experience in personal training and holistic wellness.
In this thought-provoking episode, Karla and Brandi tackle a question that’s becoming more relevant every day: Can artificial intelligence take the place of a human therapist? 🤖🧠
With the rise of mental health apps and tools like ChatGPT, many people are turning to AI for support, guidance, and even emotional validation. But what are the benefits—and what are the potential risks? Is it just a helpful supplement, or c...
Welcome back to Mental Perk! In this episode, we’re thrilled to have Kirstine Openshaw, a real estate powerhouse who has turned adversity into triumph through the power of mindset, manifestation, and determination. Kirstine’s journey is nothing short of inspiring—from immigrating to a new country to facing the challenges of IVF and raising a son with a congenital heart defect. Despite these obstacles, she built a thri...
Welcome back to Mental Perk! In this episode, we sit down with Heather Graham, an elementary school counselor with over 21 years of experience in public education. Driven by her passion for helping others, Heather recently opened her own private practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor after completing her third master’s degree and state licensing requirements.
Heather’s journey took a powerful turn about five yea...
Welcome back to Mental Perk! In this episode, we’re joined by Brian Ulch, a seasoned security professional with over 32 years of experience in close contact knife and firearms training and multiple martial arts styles. As a licensed instructor with the Texas Private Security Bureau, Brian has spent the last 12 years as a Personal Protection Officer and the past 10 years training others in defensive tactics and firearm...
With over 27 years of experience, Abby Pagud is a trailblazer in the fitness and wellness industry, dedicated to transforming lives through personalized health strategies. As the founder and CEO of Kapitol Health, she empowers individuals to achieve their ideal well-being through innovative, customized approaches. Her expertise is backed by a Bachelor’s in Health and Wellness and over eight certifications spanning mul...
Today on Mental Perk, we're excited to introduce Sarah Strackhouse. From her early days as a journalist reporting for major networks and covering national news, Sarah has evolved into a dynamic multimedia business owner. Now at the helm of Strackhouse Media, she specializes in videography, photography, and live event production, transforming stories into visual masterpieces. She's also the visionary creator ...
"In Episode 60, we are joined by Suzanne, an award-winning keynote speaker, dynamic business strategist, and transformational coach. She is renowned for empowering ambitious women to break through barriers and build extraordinary lives and businesses.
Suzanne was recently honored with a Bronze Stevie Award as Women's Business Coach of the Year. She’s also been recognized as one of the top 10 most inspirationa...
In this episode of Mental Perk, we’re diving deep into a topic that sparks debate, discomfort, and plenty of strong opinions—toxic masculinity. What does it really mean? Is society becoming "too soft," or are we finally giving men the space to express themselves without judgment?
Joining us for this no-holds-barred conversation are Anthony Monnin and Trey Ashcroft, two men with unique perspectives on masculin...
Justin Barron is an accomplished security professional with extensive experience in executive protection, private security contracting, and firearms training. Currently, he serves as the Director of Security for Allegiance Project Security and is a board member of the Allegiance Project Foundation. Additionally, Justin is a co-owner of Checkmate Group, where he focuses on providing comprehensive security solutions. As...
"Tony Godwin is a 35-year law enforcement veteran dedicated to protecting children and combating online exploitation. As a key member of the Northern Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force for over 19 years, Tony has tackled crimes like online solicitation and child sexual abuse material, earning national recognition, including induction into the National Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame. Beyond ...
Today on Mental Perk, Karla and Brandi dive into the art of starting the new year strong! Join them as they discuss setting meaningful goals, staying focused on achieving them, and managing stress along the way. Let’s make this year your most intentional and fulfilling yet!
If you or anyone you know are struggling with a mental health issue, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm behaviors, please reach out f...
🎙️ "Welcome back to Mental Perk, where we’re brewing up real talk for your mental well-being! This week, Karla and Brandi are diving into the holly, jolly chaos of the holidays. 🎄✨
We know the season can be magical—but it can also be overwhelming. From family gatherings to financial pressures, holiday blues to endless to-do lists, it’s easy to feel more stressed than blessed. 😅
But here’s the thing—the holidays ...
Steve Cunningham founded Simple and created the Simple AI Business School (SABS)—the world’s first AI First Business School, designed to help individuals and businesses thrive in the AI-driven workforce. After a brief stint as a lawyer (exactly one week!), Steve spent a decade running a successful marketing agency, followed by ten years leading Readitfor. Me, a popular book summary service for entrepreneurs. With Simp...
Jenna Ryan is host of "The Jenna Ryan Show," a serial entrepreneur, online influencer who was politically persecuted by the DOJ, Big Tech, the MSM, Jimmy Kimmel and millions of haters online and heckled in public. She was cancelled from society, publicly humiliated, my home raided on the news and was thrown in federal prison for 60 days for misdemeanor protesting for January 6th, BUT STILL, she is thriving w...
Dr. Wells Housson is a board-certified Clinical Psychologist dedicated to empowering women through life’s toughest mental health challenges. With extensive experience in treating depression, postpartum depression, anxiety, postpartum anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, disordered eating, and body-image issues, Dr. Housson offers compassionate care for women at every stage of life. A Dallas native, she began her jo...
Mental Perk welcomes Jackie Woodfin, a dedicated birth doula and wellness advocate with a passion for empowering women on their pregnancy journey. From pre-pregnancy to postpartum, Jackie provides essential support, education, and guidance, helping women feel safe, heard, and respected throughout their experience. She’s not only an advocate for birth preferences but also for hormone health, guiding women to lead balan...
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