
The Mental Health Janitors
We help you clean up the mess in your head. Aaron and Jess help navigate through the wonderful and sometimes scary world of therapy to educate you, empower you, and encourage you through your difficult times. Join Us Today!
Episodes
107 episodes
The Dark Side of Chatbot Therapy and AI Mental Health Tools
Would you hand over your mental health to a chatbot?In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Holly Quinonez dive into the rise of AI therapy apps like Woebot, Wysa, and Replika; tools millions of people are using to fill...
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Season 1
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Episode 106
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Episode 105- Work Burnout Shrinks Your Brain — Here are 5 Tactics How to Reverse It
Are you waking up already exhausted? Feel like your brain is glitching, your fuse is short, and work is stealing your life outside the office?This isn’t laziness. This is burnout, and it's silently wrecking your brain, body, and relation...
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Season 1
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Episode 105
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Episode 104- How Social Media Affects Mental Health: Dopamine, Anxiety, Scroll Trap Explained
Ever scrolled through Instagram and felt like you’re losing your own story to someone else’s highlight reel?In this eye-opening episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Holly Quinonez — your go-to guides for mental resil...
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Episode 104
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Episode 103 - Breaking the Silence: Why First Responders Must Talk About Mental Health
In this episode of Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q is joined by special guest Pastor Jay, a veteran firefighter, to share an impactful and transformative story of Mike Washington, a retired Seattle firefighter whose journey through trauma and nea...
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Episode 102 - Life-Changing Techniques for ADHD and PTSD
In Episode 102 of Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Doc Jess delve deep into effective strategies for thriving with ADHD, focusing on both internal systems like mindset and self-regulation, and external structures such as routines and environme...
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Episode 101 - How to Master ADHD: Practical Steps for Everyday Success
In Episode 101 of Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Doc Jess delve deeply into understanding ADHD, executive functioning, and the essential role dopamine plays in motivation and attention. Using the powerful yet tragic story of Robin Williams, ...
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Episode 100 - The Hidden War: PTSD and the Toll on Veterans
In this landmark 100th episode of Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Doc Jess engage in a deeply raw and powerful conversation centered around Doc Jess’s personal struggle with PTSD and the toll it takes, particularly during the challenging seas...
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Episode 99 - The Truth About ADHD: Why Your Mind Isn't Broken
In Episode 99 of Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Doc Jess dive deep into the reality of living with ADHD and neurodivergent traits. Through powerful storytelling featuring Will.i.am's journey from misunderstood student to global innovator, th...
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Episode 98 - The Night Everything Changed For My Family
In Episode 98 of Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Doc Jess tackle a deeply personal and emotional topic—coping with tragic loss and trauma. Doc Jess shares a raw, powerful narrative of her uncle's heartbreaking journey through the devastating ...
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Episode 97 - How a Tattoo Sparked a 16-Year Memory—and a Mission Renewed
In one of the most powerful episodes yet, Sgt Q and Doc Jess recount a full-circle moment during the 2025 Memorial Day mission trip that will leave you speechless. What starts as a simple dinner line turns into a miraculous reunion with a young...
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Episode 96 - Why No One Gets Punched on the First Date: Breaking Toxic Cycles
🎙️ Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors! In this powerful episode, Sgt Q and Doc Jess sit down with Nicole, founder of Wonder World Marketing, author of A Shadow Called Sunshine, and a fierce advocate for survivors of domestic violence.
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Episode 95 - This Memorial Day Changed Everything for Me – A Mental Health Awakening
In this powerful special edition of The Mental Health Janitors, we take you behind the scenes of the 10-year anniversary of Operation Restore Hope — a life-changing mission trip where veterans travel to Mexico, learn critical me...
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Episode 94 - How to Overcome the 'Not Good Enough' Trap
In this insightful episode of Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Doc Jess explore the fascinating journey of Brittany Broski, famously known as "Kombucha Girl," and how her unexpected viral fame led to a battle with imposter syndrome and anxiety...
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Episode 93 - Simone Biles & the Revolutionary Power of Saying 'No
In this thought-provoking episode of Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Doc Jess delve into the powerful story of Olympic champion Simone Biles and her courageous decision to prioritize mental health over competition. Join the hosts as they unpa...
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Episode 92 - Build Unbreakable Grit: Practical Steps to Mental Toughness
In this empowering episode of Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Doc Jess spotlight the extraordinary story of Temple Grandin, an influential figure who transformed the cattle industry and shattered stereotypes about neurodivergent individuals. ...
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Episode 91 - Why Emotional Stamina Matters: Insights from Bethany Hamilton's Trauma
In this deeply inspiring episode of Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Doc Jess dive into the powerful story of Bethany Hamilton, the courageous surfer who transformed tragedy into triumph after a devastating shark attack. This episode emphasize...
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Episode 90 - Coping Isn’t Enough: Building True Mental Capacity
In this profound episode of Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q shares his transformative experience exploring the Son Doong Cave, the largest cave system in the world. Reflecting deeply on this remarkable journey, Sgt Q draws powerful parallels betw...
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Episode 89 - The Hidden Danger: How Diet Impacts Your Vulnerability to Mind Control
In this intense episode, Sgt Q and Doc Jess delve into the chilling story of Charles Manson, the master manipulator who exploited vulnerable minds to orchestrate unspeakable crimes. Unpacking Manson’s disturbing ability to control followers thr...
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Episode 88 - Forget Coffee, Do THIS and Have Your Best Day Ever
In this powerful episode, Sgt Q and Doc Jess dives deep into the groundbreaking discoveries of Dr. Aaron Beck, the father of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and how his revolutionary insights forever changed the world of mental health. We e...
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Episode 87 - Are You Destroying Your Child's Brain?
In this episode, we explore the incredible story of Viktor Frankl, a Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist, and how his experiences shaped his pioneering work in psychology. We also dive deep into how trauma impacts our mental health, the importa...
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Episode 86 - Mental Health & Redemption: What We Can Learn from the Man in Black
🎶 This episode delves deep into the transformative journey of Johnny Cash, exploring his struggles with addiction, his profound moment of redemption, and the role of faith in his recovery. Beyond Cash’s story, we discuss mental health as a skil...
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Episode 85 - Why This star is More Than Just a Celebrity
She was told she wasn’t the right fit. Too shy. Too different. But Zendaya didn’t wait for permission—she worked, pushed, and owned every stage she stepped on. From Disney Channel to Emmy-winning actress, from doubte...
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Episode 84 - The Most FEARED Fighter Nobody Talks About!
🔥 The Untold Story of Mr. T: More Than Just a Tough Guy 🔥Before the fame, before the chains, before Hollywood—Mr. T was just a kid from the streets of Chicago, fighting not for himself, but for his community. In this episode of Mental H...
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Episode 83 - All Combat Veterans Need To See This!
Welcome to Mental Health Janitors! In this special episode, Doc Jess and her husband Billy the Barber share their raw and unfiltered journey through marriage, PTSD, and healing. They discuss the challenges of being a combat veteran in a relatio...
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