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Talk About It: The Mental Health Podcast

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Talk About It: The Mental Health Podcast

Hosted by Mario Hines

Asia Alston and Mario Hines dive deep into the taboo field of mental health in sports.

28 episodes

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Talk About It: The Mental Health Podcast
Latest episode

Episode 28: Tired of Talking About Mental Health: The Finale

On this week's episode, are Asia and Mario saying goodbye? Our hosts go in-depth about the highs, lows, joys, and challenges of Season 2 including behind the scenes insight. Asia reveals her plans for the future while Mario gives a peak into his thoughts on his upcoming fatherhood and what it all means to the future of the podcast. Big changes to come in 2020. 3:15 - Give It Up 4:40 - Season 2…

6 yrs ago 55:35
Talk About It: The Mental Health Podcast
Nov 28, 2019

Did Ya Bring Ya Lil Friend Too Soon? Thanksgiving and Mental Health

On this week's episode, Asia and Mario answer the important question of when is the best time to bring your partner to Thanksgiving for the first time. Plus our hosts share Thanksgiving stories and, of course, what they are most thankful for this year. 3:15 - Give It Up 6:11 - Asia and Mario's Thanksgiving Adventure 14:03 - Ya Lil Friend 16:28 - The 'Take A Walk Break' 18:03 - Consider The…

6 yrs ago 32:26
Talk About It: The Mental Health Podcast
Nov 25, 2019

Episode 26 (S2E8): Hope Is Not A Strategy

On this week's episode of Talk About It: The Mental Health Podcast, Asia and Mario give tips on how to turn hope into action by executing SMART Goals. Never give up hope but hope without a plan is like running a marathon on a treadmill. 4:10 - Give It Up 8:51 - Hope Does Not Equal Action 11:20- Pursuit of Happyness/Jaden Smith 12:28 - S.M.A.R.T. 14:06 - Measurable 15:10 - Achievable 18:40 - Are…

6 yrs ago 39:11
Talk About It: The Mental Health Podcast
Nov 13, 2019

Episode 25 (S2E7): Why Am I So Tired From Doing What I Love?

Have you ever heard the saying "I want a life that I don't have to take a vacation from." How about "do what you love so it never feels like work." But are these realistic for your mental health? This week Mario and Asia discuss being tired from and, sometimes, tired of doing what you love. Marshawn Lynch. Summer Walker, and mental fatigue. 2:00 - Give It Up 5:00 - I am TIRED 19:00 - Leave it at…

6 yrs ago 43:51
Talk About It: The Mental Health Podcast
Oct 28, 2019

Episode 24 (S2E6): How To Experience A Scorpio

Happy Scorpio season! This week, our very own Scorpio hosts, Asia and Mario talk about the impact of Scorpio season and the ways to best experience a Scorpio close to you. We also shout out some of our favorite Scorpio celebs and athletes!

6 yrs ago 42:45
Talk About It: The Mental Health Podcast
Oct 7, 2019

Episode 22 (S2E4): Fighting In The Open ft. Mental Health America

This week, Asia and Mario connect with our friends at Mental Health America to talk all the ways Mental Health America contributes to supporting those struggling with mental illness and increasing mental health awareness.

6 yrs ago 36:16
Talk About It: The Mental Health Podcast
Sep 30, 2019

Episode 21 (S2E3): When Giving Love And Light Is Trash

Have you ever felt like your trauma is dismissed? This week, Mario and Asia talk about moments when receiving extreme positivity can be detrimental when struggling with mental health.

6 yrs ago 38:35
Talk About It: The Mental Health Podcast
Sep 23, 2019

Episode 20 (S2E2) Losing A Son, Gaining A Community

National Alliance on Mental Illness (MI) Executive Director Kevin Fischer joins us to tell the story of learning of his son's mental illness diagnosis resulting in a loss he could not prepare for. Kevin is our first guest in our Expert Of His Story series during NAMI's Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

7 yrs ago 31:33