Through the Mental Lens
Through the Mental Lens is a podcast about mental health, productivity, and finding clarity in the chaos — one honest conversation at a time.
Hosted by Chris Cage, founder of The Mental Lens LLC, each episode brings blog-style reflections to your ears with a blend of insight, humor, and just the right amount of oversharing.
Whether you're looking to reset your mindset, improve your focus, or simply feel a little less alone in the messiness of it all, this podcast offers short, thoughtful episodes you can listen to on the go. From personal stories to practical tools, Through the Mental Lens helps you slow down, zoom in, and maybe even laugh at yourself a little.
New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe and bring your brain along.
Episodes
6 episodes
The Emotional Side Effects of Always-On AI
We live in a world where help is always just a prompt away. From writing emails to filling the silence with a joke from Alexa, Artificial Intelligence has become our ever-present assistant. But what happens when that constant support starts to ...
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Episode 6
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12:55
Simple Ways to Recharge Your Mental Energy (Without Burning Out)
Feeling mentally drained? In this episode, we break down what mental energy actually is, why it matters more than you think, and how to protect it — without burning out. From Ironman training lessons to brain-fueling strategies you can use toda...
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Episode 5
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7:27
Coping with Anxiety: Practical Tools That Actually Work
Anxiety isn’t just “worrying too much” — it’s a full-body, full-mind experience that can hijack your thoughts, emotions, and even your breathing. In this episode of The Mental Lens, I share two of my most memorable anxiety moments — in...
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Episode 4
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9:27
Fix Your To-Do List Anxiety: Practical Tips That Work
Is your to-do list secretly stressing you out? In this episode of Through the Mental Lens, we dive into the hidden anxiety behind productivity tools — and how they might be doing more harm than good. From the psychology of anticipatory...
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Episode 3
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10:16
What Does A Mentally Healthy Life Actually Look Like?
In this episode of Through the Mental Lens, we dig into the real — and often messy — truth about what it means to live a mentally healthy life.Mental health isn't about chasing a calm aesthetic or pretending everything’s fine. I...
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Episode 2
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10:20
My Mental Health Journey: A Story Of Resilience
In this first episode of Through the Mental Lens, I’m starting where it all began — with my own story. From white-knuckling anxiety to finally asking for help, this personal reflection sets the tone for the podcast: honest, human, and ...
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Episode 1
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