Mental Pleasure
Consider this podcast your free mini sessions of some local therapy. Your dose of self-awareness, mental health, a little crazy but a lot of realness. The goal is to keep it casual but also provide insight to those who are going through “it” and by it I mean the actual ups and downs, roller coaster journey of this shit show called life because I'm going through it too. I hope you take a listen, stay a while and let me stimulate your mind with a little bit of mental pleasure. Follow Melanie on IG! @mymentalpleasure @melaniexivelisse
Episodes
66 episodes
Moment with Mel, After the Hiatus
After a 2 week hiatus, I’m back with some valuable realizations and lessons. It’s a time in life where “things” are starting to finally feel just right. A few changes here and there but always, Mental Pleasure. Happy listening! Ema...
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Season 2
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Episode 63
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34:39
Fitness Guru Tyler Nation, What the Hell Is a Keto?
Mental pleasure listeners, please welcome fitness guru, Tyler Nation, back to the stage as we discuss everything you need to know for not only starting the fitness journey you’ve been promising yourself for years now but also how to maintain an...
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Season 2
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Episode 62
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1:27:51
Moment with Mel
A little update on life and a very relatable story that proves sh*t happens. Books mentioned: Meta Human by Deepak ChopraSeat of the Soul by Gary ZukavEmail:Info@mymentalpleasur...
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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35:36
The One with Aiden
Mental Pleasure, help me welcome the living legend, my son, Aiden Vargas. Today is Aiden’s 10th birthday and I decided it would be a great idea to ask him a few questions. It makes for a great memento and will definitely be entertaining to list...
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Season 2
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Episode 60
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36:59
Moment with Mel - Kicking Ass & Taking Names
A little motivational push for all of us. Watch and Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCavzs61t7z9ILVdqcs4R_SAEmail: Info@MyMentalPleasure.comInstagram: @mymentalpleasure
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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15:52
Part 2 Addiction, Childhood Trauma and Race Cars with Austin Martin
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses sexual abuse and drug use.We welcome back Austin Martin for the Part 2 of Addictions, Childhood Trauma and Race Cars. This time we discuss more about what comes after the trauma - the lessons, goals, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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1:08:11
Addiction, Childhood Trauma and Race Cars with Austin Martin
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses sexual abuse and drug use. Mental Pleasure welcomes Austin Martin this week, as he bravely opens up about the sexual abuse he endured during his childhood and how the undealt trauma led to a substance add...
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Season 2
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Episode 57
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1:02:31
The 6 Pieces of Advice I Needed A Long Time Ago
Coming back from a much needed, rest-filled, child-free vacation and your girl is feeling better than ever! I’m very excited to share some insight now that my neurological system has had a chance to compose itself or more like once I’ve given i...
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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39:11
A Beautiful Chaos with Mental Pleasure
Join me this week as I’m featured on the debut episode for the podcast, A Beautiful Chaos with Stephen Vultaggio! We talk through everything from Mental Pleasure as a brand, my sobriety, and experience with therapy. I believe what truly makes t...
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Season 2
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Episode 55
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1:24:42
A Mental Health Break, Who Would've Thought?
Of all the things you’d need a break from, who would’ve thought you’d need a little time out from working on your mental health? Unfortunately, I learned this lesson the hard way, as I do most lessons, but this one seems to be one of those that...
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Season 2
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Episode 54
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48:53
Moment with Mel, We Made It!
Congratulations, we officially made it to daylight savings time! Yes, one hour makes a significant difference between depression and complete happiness - at least it can really feel that way at times. A short & sweet moment for you, happy l...
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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13:44
Part 2 of Questions & Answers with Therapist, Ann Guzman
TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide and mental health are heavily discussed in this episode! Welcome to part 2 of Questions & Answers with Ann Guzman. This episode gets more into the meat of discussing depression, anxiety, obs...
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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1:59:34
Questions & Answers with Therapist, Ann Guzman Pt. 1
TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide and mental health are heavily discussed in this episode! Ann Guzman is a therapist that specializes in mental health specifically for those who are suicidal, at Lakeside DBT and Recovery DBT. In this two-par...
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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2:04:30
Fan Favorite: On the Other Side of Fear
Can you ride a bike? Do you know how to swim? Have you ever gone back to an ex ? If you answered no or yes to these questions, this episode is for you! The truth is a hard pill to swallow and if you don’t know how to greet everyone when you wal...
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49:15
A Moment With Mel on Self-Love
Email:Info@mymentalpleasure.comInstagram:@mymentalpleasureTwitter:@mymentalplease
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Season 1
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6:01
The Human Condition with Luke Fuller
Mental Pleasure welcomes Luke Fuller to episode 49, where he discusses his fascination in learning and his experienced perspective on the human condition. Luke leads a profession in the field of data science and engineering; his leadership role...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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1:33:33
I Heard You’re Having Another Mental Health Episode, Can I Come Watch?
This moment with Mel is brought to you by the big scarcity lie, choking on saliva in the middle of the night and finally scheduling your first, much needed appointment with a therapist. Happy listening! Daring Greatly - by Brene Br...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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29:26
Discipline and Delaying Gratification with Tyler Nation
Mental Pleasure welcomes Tyler Nation this week, for a truly inspiring and discipline filled episode. Tyler studied kinesiology with an exercise science concentration and it’s safe to say he is able to guide you to living a healthier and more i...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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1:46:12
Untapping Your Potential
What is stopping you from taking the next step in your life? Is it your emotions that are stopping you? Are limited resources, like time and money holding you back? Or is it something simple like laziness or distractions that tend to consume yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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46:37
An Intentional Moment with Mel
“What a precious privilege it is to be alive, to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love” - Marcus Aurelius Email:Info@mymentalpleasure.comInstagram:@mymentalpleasureTwitter:@mymentalplease
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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36:02
Incarceration, Immigration & Humanity with Julieta Martinelli
What better way to ring in the first Mental Pleasure episode, than with a riveting conversation with reporter, Julieta Martinelli ?Julieta or known as “Juju”, is an award-winning, investigative reporter and currently the Senior Producer at Futu...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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3:05:55
A Mental Pleasure Classic: Sober Thoughts
Since we are having a week off for the holidays, we wanted to at least give you all something to listen to. So, we decided to play a favorite - episode 13, titled “Sober Thoughts”. It seems pretty fitting too, with it being the holidays. There ...
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Season 1
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Episode 0
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1:08:39
The Last One of 2022
Mental Pleasure’s last episode before the new year and we made it all about you, the listener. Happy Listening & Happy New Year!
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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1:06:08
Christmas Nerves & the 2-Day Fast
Nothing like a short and sweet episode with our very own hostess with the mostest. In this episode, Melanie discusses the 2-day fast she embarked upon and the reasons as to why she decided to do something many would consider drastic or “unneces...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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41:49
Work Life Strife & Dealing with Difficult People
Momma always said I would have to deal with difficult people in my life but unfortunately I spent a lot of that time completely avoiding and cutting off, instead of dealing. I don’t think we will completely understand each others’ rhythm ...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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52:27