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The holiday season is often painted as joyful and full of gratitude. But for many, it can also stir up grief, loneliness, stress, and memories we’d rather avoid.

In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sergeant Q and Doc Jess explore what gratitude really looks like when the holidays feel heavy.

Through honest reflections and lived experiences, they unpack how gratitude can become a steady anchor during emotionally charged seasons, without forcing positivity or dismissing pain.

Rather than offering quick fixes, the conversation dives into how intentional reframing and small, meaningful moments can quietly shift how we process stress, loss, and relational strain.

With insights drawn from science, psychology, and faith, they begin to reveal why gratitude isn’t just a feeling, but something that can be practiced and strengthened over time.

Tune in now! Rethink gratitude during the holidays, not as an obligation, but as a tool for grounding, clarity, and emotional resilience. What that looks like, and how to start, is something you’ll want to hear for yourself.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors
02:36 – We’re Grateful for How Far We’ve Come This Christmas
15:05 – The First Christmas Without Doc Jess’ Family
19:11 – The Heartwarming Gift of Hardship
26:51 – Three Things a Day That Can Calm Your Mindset
30:00 – The 357 Method for Finding the Good in Hard Moments
34:15 – 2026 Full Deck Cards for Growth and Resilience

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This week’s episode brings something deeply relevant and eye-opening to the table. Sgt. Q and cohost Doc Jess sit down with Autumn and Liberty to talk about what it really means to grow up in today’s digital world, a generation shaped by TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, and constant online pressure.

They open up about the pressures young girls face online, how social media affects confidence, friendships, and mental health, and why building real-life resilience matters now more than ever. Sgt. Q and Doc Jess guide them through stories of learning to push through fear, getting back up after setbacks, and choosing discipline over instant dopamine, the kind that social media gives too easily.

The role of faith at home and how God is shaping their character in an age of constant digital noise has been given to light. Through simple, everyday moments, riding a bike, facing something scary, or stepping outside their comfort zone, the girls show how resilience, identity, and emotional strength are built long before a screen ever enters the picture.

🎧 Tune in to hear a heartfelt, timely conversation about faith, real resilience, and what it takes to raise strong, grounded kids in a digital generation that desperately needs it.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors
01:18 – Teens Talk on IG, Security, and Thrifting Their Way Into Business
05:11 – Anxiety, Depression, and the Role of Parenting in the Digital Age
08:26 – How Social Media Hijacks Your Dopamine
11:12 – Rebuilding Social Confidence in Teens After COVID Isolation
14:47 – Building Mental Strength and Grit Through New Pathways
20:33 – Liberty’s Personal Learning Grit Through Trials and Challenges
26:39 – Healthy Boundaries Without People-Pleasing or Avoidance
30:18 – Breaking Generational Patterns in Parenting
35:44 – The Fruit of Consistent and Intentional Parenting

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The holiday season can feel overwhelming, and for many women, the mental load they carry is invisible, but very real. In this episode, Mrs. Q and Doc Jess unpack the emotional labor, household juggling, and unspoken pressures that often go unnoticed.

Through candid stories, humor, and relatable examples, they explore managing Thanksgiving solo, the frustration of partners asking “What do you need me to do?”, and the exhaustion of carrying so much without being seen or heard.

Self-awareness becomes a key focus understanding your triggers, emotional needs, and learning how to express them clearly without guilt. They also reflect on how childhood patterns, culture, and unspoken expectations shape how women show up in relationships.

🎧 Tune in now and join the conversation on how to navigate the holidays without losing yourself.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors
01:58 – Building Resilience and Improving Mental Health for Everyday Challenges

09:19 – Handling Thanksgiving Solo While Managing Holiday Stress

18:55 – Discovering Growth Through Therapy and Honest Communication

27:12 – Finding My Voice Through Faith and Love

39:04 – Exploring Therapy and Self-Discovery for Mental Wellness

44:57 – Practicing Self-Care and Holiday Strategies for Emotional Balance

52:40 – Understanding How AI Impacts Relationships and Human Connection

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Men, here’s the truth: most of us fight battles every day that no one trained us for: the battles inside our own minds. We bottle it up, tough it out, and convince ourselves “I got it handled.” But hiding pain doesn’t make it go away, it just makes it heavier.

In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Doc Jess tackle the raw reality of men’s mental health. They cut through the excuses, the shame, and the silence, showing you exactly how to face the battlefield in your mind before it breaks you, build mental fitness daily, create a squad of trusted friends, handle stress, pressure, and responsibility.

This episode isn’t about shame. It’s about action, tools, and community. It’s about reclaiming control of your mind before life forces you to.

🎧 Listen now. Stop masking pain. Start building mental fitness today.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors
02:09 – Men’s Mental Health Month & Movember Awareness
04:30 – The Correlation Between Isolation, Friendship, and Suicide
05:03 – Building Squads: Layers of Friendship and Trust
16:34 – Tools, Habits, and Mental Fitness for Daily Life
18:59 – The Mechanics of the Brain: Dopamine, Goals, and Hope
22:25 – Practical Steps: One Friend, One Layer, One Action at a Time
24:10 – Serving, Receiving, and Sustainable Support Systems

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Standing at a Veterans Day parade. Surrounded by thousands. And still feeling completely alone.

In this raw and honest episode of The Mental Health Janitors, we dig into the hidden wounds many veterans carry: PTSD, trauma, loss of identity, and the long road to healing. Whether you're fresh out of the military or decades into civilian life, these conversations hit home.

Sgt. Q reveals the lifelines that helped him push through the darkest moments. Jess shares why community and connection matter more than most realize. Together, they confront the unspoken struggles veterans face, ones you’ll want to hear for yourself.

You’re not weak for struggling. And you’re not alone anymore.
Healing takes time. But your squad is here, and this episode is where it starts.

🎧 Listen now. Reclaim your mission. Build your squad.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors
01:45 – How PTSD Dismantles a Veteran’s Identity After Service
05:35 – Transitioning Out of the Military: What No One Prepares You For
08:19 – Can Faith and Brotherhood Carry You Through PTSD and Trauma?
15:09 – The Support System Every Veteran Needs (But Few Have)
18:18 – How Veterans Heal Mind, Body, and Spirit
26:56 – Veterans Are Stronger Together: Healing Through Shared Experience
31:09 – Why Every Veteran Needs a Battle Buddy They Can Rely On
31:27 – What Veterans Day Really Means to Those Who’ve Served

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Ever wonder why doing hard things actually makes you stronger, not just mentally, but spiritually?
In this episode, Sgt Q and Doc Jess dive into the neuroscience of faith and grit, unpacking how God wired the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) — the part of your brain that grows when you face challenges instead of running from them.

They get real about the veteran transition: the pride, the pain, and the moment you realize the mission didn’t end when the uniform came off. From morning routines and mindfulness to faith, brotherhood, and doing the hard work of healing, this episode shows how resilience is built one choice, one prayer, one hard day at a time.

It’s not about getting over your past. It’s about going through it with purpose, with faith, and with a battle buddy by your side.

Because healing isn’t weakness. It’s warfare.


Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors
01:10 – What the ACC is and why it matters
04:22 – How fear and faith battle in your brain
08:45 – Doing hard things: God’s design for resilience
13:17 – Morning and evening routines that rewire your mind
17:03 – Meditation, prayer, and the neuroscience of peace
21:45 – From soldier to servant: the veteran’s new mission
26:10 – The power of community and battle buddies
32:00 – Holistic healing: body, mind, and spirit
38:27 – Real talk on pride, purpose, and redemption
42:50 – Final encouragement: your healing is holy work

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Ever catch yourself reacting before thinking? saying or doing something you instantly regret?

In this episode, Sgt Q and Doc Jess unpack what’s really going on when emotions take the wheel, from viral “ratchet” behavior online to the quiet moments we all lose our cool. They break down the neuroscience of emotional hijacking, the spiritual roots of shame and pride, and why self-awareness is the key to healing.

This isn’t about judging bad behavior, it’s about understanding it, owning it, and choosing growth over chaos. Whether it’s in your marriage, leadership, or mental health journey, this episode will help you build the emotional discipline to stay calm, present, and anchored in truth.

Because real healing starts when we stop reacting from pain… and start responding with purpose.


Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors
00:38 – Why people “lose it” online and in life
02:44 – The truth behind “ratchet” behavior
06:15 – When emotions override logic: the amygdala hijack
10:02 – How shame drives chaos and self-destruction
14:29 – Learning emotional control through awareness
19:33 – The RAIN method: how to regulate your response
25:21 – Faith, healing, and the courage to pause
30:44 – Leading and parenting with emotional maturity
36:10 – When silence is the strongest response
39:58 – Final encouragement: peace is power


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