Overcome - A Mental Health Podcast

In this powerful episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White sits down with Shane Gerhart, creator of The Friendship Blueprint, to explore how we can move from surface-level interactions to deep, authentic connection.

Shane shares his vulnerable journey of losing himself in the pursuit of popularity, the toll of emotional suppression, and how that inner pain cost him meaningful relationships. Through years of ref...

In this deeply moving episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White welcomes Laura Bratton—author of Harnessing Courage, speaker, coach, and advocate for mental wellness—to share her powerful story of blindness and mental health resilience.

Diagnosed in childhood with a rare degenerative eye condition, Laura faced a gradual and permanent loss of sight. But it wasn’t just her vision that was impacted—it was her iden...

In this powerful episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, Adriene Caldwell shares her raw and inspiring journey of surviving abuse, mental illness and foster care. From growing up with a schizophrenic mother to enduring severe trauma in the foster system, Adriene reveals the painful truths she lived through—and how she found strength on the path to healing.

Misdiagnosed for years and battling depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD,...

In this powerful episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White speaks with Massimo Rigotti, founder of The SOBER Method, about his incredible journey through bipolar disorder and sobriety.

Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in college, Massimo spent over 20 years using alcohol and cocaine to self-medicate. His addiction eventually led him to homelessness. But through a life-changing encounter and a tragic loss, Massim...

In this episode of Overcome – A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White speaks with Tyler Smith — physical therapist, hybrid athlete, and founder of the TriumFit Movement — about how a personal battle with burnout transformed into a purpose-driven mission centered on mental wellness, legacy, and community.

Tyler shares how pushing himself to physical extremes in 2023 led to emotional exhaustion, loss of motivation, and deep introsp...

In this eye-opening episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White sits down with holistic coach and podcast host Nicolette Nierras to explore the deep connection between success, burnout, and self-worth.

After years of climbing the corporate ladder, Nicolette found herself checked out emotionally, spiritually, and mentally—despite having everything she thought would bring fulfillment. What followed was a journey th...

In this deeply moving episode of Overcome, host Travis White sits down with Amita Sharma, co-founder of NourishDoc, to uncover the hidden struggles of midlife mental health—particularly for women navigating the tumultuous journey of perimenopause. Amita shares her personal story of childhood trauma, cultural suppression, and the eruption of unspoken emotions that caught her off guard in her 40s. With honesty and vulnerability, she ...

In this powerful episode of Overcome - a Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White sits down with marriage expert and author Larry Bilotta.  Larry shares his personal journey through a loveless marriage and the profound impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's upbringing and how it shapes marriage dynamics. The discussion covers themes of self-love, the influenc...

In this powerful episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White sits down with Amy Vincze, EFT tapping coach and founder of the Soar with Tapping app, to explore the healing potential of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Amy shares her personal journey from childhood trauma and people-pleasing to battling breast cancer—and how tapping transformed her emotional and mental health from the inside out.

Together, they ...

In this episode of Overcome, host Travis White speaks with R. Wilson, a mental health advocate and owner of R & H Creative Advocacy and Storytelling. They discuss Wilson's personal journey through mental health challenges, the importance of understanding neurodiversity, and the need for inclusivity in society. Wilson shares his coping mechanisms, the stigmas surrounding mental health, and the power of storytelling in advoc...

Struggling with depression, brain fog, or burnout? Author Andy West reveals how dopamine resets, mindset shifts, and small daily challenges helped her recover from anhedonia, addiction, and chronic fatigue—without relying on medication.

In this episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White sits down with Andy West, author of Dopamine Mountain and Anhedonia Wastelands, to explore the powerful link between dopamine, ...

Author Thomas Brown joins Travis White to share the story behind his 7,000-mile bike ride across the U.S. to raise suicide awareness after losing his brother. This powerful conversation covers grief, healing, masculinity, mental health, and how art and adventure became a path toward purpose.

In this episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White speaks with Thomas Brown, author of 2012: A Bicycle Odyssey. Thomas rec...

Jenna Udenberg discusses the challenges of managing mental health while living with a chronic illness, sharing personal experiences and coping strategies. 

Travis White speaks to Jenna Udenberg about managing mental health amidst chronic illness in this moving episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast. A disability advocate, author, and 2020 Bush Fellow, Jenna was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at age 7 and began us...

In this powerful episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, Travis White sits down with Kurt Bush, co-founder of Brimstone Coaching Group, to unpack the deeply human experience of imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Kurt shares his own raw stories—from grad school anxiety to being the quietest voice at the leadership table—and explores how our past shapes our inner critic. Learn about protective promises, transformational coaching...

In this inspiring episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White sits down with writer, podcaster, and self-love advocate Aneta Waclaw. Aneta shares her powerful journey from surviving an emotionally abusive marriage to rebuilding her self-esteem, moving abroad to heal, and creating a new life on her own terms.

Listen as Aneta opens up about recognizing red flags in toxic relationships, overcoming emotional trauma, ...

In this powerful episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White welcomes renowned addictions coach Dr. Cali Estes. Dr. Estes shares her raw, personal journey from growing up in a household shaped by mental illness to overcoming her own struggles with food and substance addiction. She opens up about her unique approach to coaching, the flaws in traditional treatment centers, and the power of individualized recovery ...

In this episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White sits down with relationship development coach Tzara Attwater to unpack the deep roots of relationship anxiety and how attachment styles shape the way we love, fear, and connect.

Tzara shares her powerful personal story of betrayal and emotional rock bottom, which led her to a transformative journey of healing and coaching. From anxious attachment behav...

In this raw and deeply honest episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, Travis sits down with musician Danny Stevens—formerly of The Audition and now a solo artist—to explore his powerful journey through music, sobriety, and the road to healing.

Danny opens up about the identity crisis that followed the end of his band, his struggles with alcohol dependency, and the emotional wake-up calls that led to his sobriety in 2018. Throu...

In this episode of Overcome, Nathan Buttigieg shares his transformative journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting the profound impact of COVID-19 on his mental health. He discusses the struggles he faced, including depression and substance abuse, and the pivotal moments that led him to seek change. Nathan emphasizes the importance of diet, exercise, and finding purpose in life as key components of his recovery. He also offer...