The Madhappy Podcast

Welcome to Episode 137 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week Mason, Peiman and Phineas sit down to discuss the new flagship store, the importance of consistency, and a show update. We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 135 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are running one of our favorite episodes from the archive. We are excited to welcome Erick The Architect onto the show to learn more about his mental health journey growing up in Flatbush and navigating the music industry. We kick things off as Mason asks Erick to elaborate on his childhood experience growing up in Brooklyn, NY (4:04), leading the two into a discussion about Erick’s path to pursuing music after college (8:43). Erick speaks to the mental health realities he faced at the age of 14 when his mom got sick (16:15), and how going on tour in his twenties forced him to think about his mental wellbeing (21:42). Mason asks Erick to share more about how the Flatbush Zombies came to be (26:45), before the two wrap up with a conversation about Erick’s hopes for his independent career in the coming months and years (54:32). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please visit ⁠⁠https://988lifeline.org/chat/ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 136 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Whitney Port to the show to learn more about her mental health journey and her experience in the public eye. To kick things off, they discuss early life and her introduction to a career in reality TV and eventually the fashion world (1:37). Whitney also speaks to the passing of her father and the impact that had on her life (16:14). The two cover a lot, both personally and professionally, closing with the reasoning behind the launch of Whitney's podcast (28:12). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please visit ⁠https://988lifeline.org/chat/ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 134 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are running one of our favorite episodes from the archive. We are excited to welcome creator Nailea Devora onto the show to learn more about her journey and the mental health realities she has experienced transitioning from Texas to Los Angeles to pursue her career. We kick off the episode as Mason asks Nailea what originally drew her to post on YouTube (4:56) before the two talk about Nailea’s experience growing up with her mom in Texas before moving out to Los Angeles after graduating high school (11:11). Mason and Nailea talk about sibling dynamics (15:55) and the law of attraction (17:56) before moving into a conversation about life as a young adult and the realities and responsibilities that come along with being in your 20s (23:15). Nailea shares her experiences with ADHD (30:05), before the two get into a conversation about therapy and how ego has gotten in the way of them going to therapy in the past (34:35). The two discuss the importance of not taking yourself too seriously during all parts of life (44:24), before wrapping up as Nailea shares how she currently works to support her mental health (53:04). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 133 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are running one of our favorite episodes from the archive. We are excited to welcome Chelsea Cutler onto the show to learn more about her mental health journey throughout her music career. We kick things off as Chelsea speaks to how her music became an outlet for her to talk about mental health (3:04). Mason asks Chelsea about her experiences with therapy (9:16), leading Chelsea to share more on her experiences with depression and distorted thinking (21:31). Chelsea and Mason talk through their relationships and experiences with mental health medication (28:36) before the two switch directions and discuss their thoughts on social media and the role it plays in their professional & personal lives (40:13). Mason and Chelsea talk through the concept of joy (44:34), before wrapping up as Chelsea outlines how she currently supports her mental health on a daily basis (57:51). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 132 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome RUEL on to the show to learn more about the evolution of his music and songwriting career. To kick things off, RUEL speaks to his background and how his dad’s music taste inspired him to start singing, writing lyrics and recording his work (5:26). Peiman asks RUEL about the struggles of starting his career at such a young age and how he has worked to stay connected to his life in Australia (9:05), as RUEL talks through his path of finding his sound (22:18). RUEL speaks about the importance of trusting his gut when writing lyrics & creating music (24:10),  before the two wrap up with a conversation about RUEL’s upcoming trip to LA and his plans to take time off post-tour (34:35). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 131 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week Peiman, Mason and Phineas sit down to discuss a major company milestone with the launch of a flagship store at 8906 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles. The conversation then moves to a personal milestone in Mason's physical health journey. We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠⁠@Madhappy⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@LocalOptimist⁠⁠ Visit us: ⁠⁠Madhappy.com⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 130 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are running one of our favorite episodes from the archive. We are excited to welcome Landon Barker onto the show to learn more about his mental health journey. We kick off the episode as Mason asks Landon to speak about his experiences growing up in Los Angeles (1:09), before the two get into a conversation about family and the different ways families can evolve and come together over time (6:23). Landon talks about his evolution from Rap to Rock in the music space (13:20), sharing more on where he finds creative and professional inspiration (18:14). The two move into a discussion about mental health, as Landon shares more on his personal experiences with anxiety and depression (28:37) and the tools he uses to support his daily wellbeing (32:16). Mason asks Landon to talk about his experiences with Depersonalization-derealization disorder (41:04), before the two wrap up with a conversation about brain mapping (45:34) and the power of having mentors to look to for mental health support (50:02). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 126 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are running one of our favorite episodes from the archive. We are thrilled to welcome Nastia Liukin onto the show to hear more about her experiences as a professional gymnast and how she worked to support her mental health throughout her athletic career and retirement. We kick off the show as Nastia shares some of her childhood experiences and what led her to pursue the sport of gymnastics (1:06). Peiman and Mason ask Nastia about the pressures that came with training for the Olympic Games (12:26) before Nastia opens up about the emotions that came along with her journey to the top of the podium in the 2008 Olympic Games (26:15). Nastia shares how she dealt with the fear of what's next after winning gold at such a young age (39:11). The group wraps up the conversation hearing what’s next for Nastia (47:03) and her hopes for the sport of Gymnastics and the athletic world as a whole as it relates to mental health conversation, available resources, and support (49:03). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 128 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Bobby Berk on to the show to learn more about his upbringing and career journey in interior & home design. To kick things off, Bobby speaks to his childhood and the struggles of growing up in a small town (2:59) before sharing more on why he decided to leave Missouri and move to Denver as a young adult (9:11). Mason asks Bobby what initially sparked his interest in home design (20:35), as Bobby talks through the evolution of his ideas and how his design firm came to fruition (23:11). Bobby talks about his new book, Right at Home: How Good Design Is Good for the Mind, and explains how conscious organization can benefit one’s mental health (32:22) before the two wrap up with a discussion of Bobby's upcoming career goals and endeavors (43:47). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 127 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week Peiman, Mason and Phineas sit down have a conversation about their experiences navigating ruts, the power of distraction and awareness, and ways they each find space to be mindful & intentional throughout their day to day lives. We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 126 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are running one of our favorite episodes from the archive. We are excited to welcome Cody Ko onto the show to learn more about his experiences with anxiety and ways he is working to regain confidence in himself and his content since the pandemic. We kick off the episode as Peiman asks Cody to speak about his experiences growing up in Calgary, Canada, leading the two into a conversation about Cody’s motivations to dive competitively (1:17). The two touch on the pressures that stem from having high-achieving parental figures (5:22) before Cody shares why he has recently chosen to begin therapy (9:24). Cody opens up about his first anxiety attack that he experienced when he was 28, talking about how his relationship with alcohol, heightened since the pandemic, caused him to fall into lifestyle patterns that were anxiety-inducing (18:35). Peiman asks Cody about his process to redefine his confidence and acknowledge his feelings, as Cody shares that he has worked towards sobriety to find balance and clarity in his day-to-day life (23:58). The two wrap up with a conversation about Cody’s future content and lifestyle goals and how he hopes that shedding light on his personal experiences can help people understand that they are not alone (34:10). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 125 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are running one of our favorite episodes from the archive. We are excited to welcome Maisie Williams onto the show to hear more about her experiences starring as a young actress on a globally renowned television series and the effects it has had on her mental health.  We kick off the episode as Maisie opens up about her struggle to find and understand her identity in real life while playing Arya Stark in the Game of Thrones franchise (6:25). Peiman asks Maisie how she worked to balance her personal and professional life throughout her time on set (9:17), leading the two into a conversation about personas and people pleasing (16:57). Maisie speaks about her experiences with therapy, sharing how she worked to build a toolkit to support her mental health on an ongoing basis (22:48).  Peiman and Maisie discuss why Maisie chose to step away from acting for a period of time after GoT (28:17) before we wrap up as Maisie talks more on her recent motivation to reconnect with acting in a way that feels organic and meaningful (32:44). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 124 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Vienna Pharaon on to the show to learn more about her career journey as a therapist and advice for relationship success. To kick things off, Vienna talks through her inspiration to start recording her podcast, This Keeps Happening (2:07) before Mason asks about the writing process behind her book, The Origins of You (10:59). Mason and Vienna move into a conversation about the importance of confronting emotional wounds that manifest throughout life experiences (15:58) as Vienna speaks to behavior patterns that may develop if this pain is left unresolved (25:35). Vienna shares her biggest piece of relationship advice (43:28), before wrapping up with a discussion about current mental health practices Vienna uses to maintain balance throughout her day to day life (48:50). Check out Vienna’s book, The Origins of You.  We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 123 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Alexi Pappas on to the show to learn more about her mental health experiences throughout her life and career evolution as an Olympic runner and creative. To kick things off, Alexi talks about her family background, opening up about her mother’s death and the impact it had on her childhood (03:29). Peiman asks Alexi what inspired her to pursue running, as the two move into a conversation about the relationship between mental health and pressure to win (12:43). Alexi speaks to stress and how the manifestation of stress and trauma have the potential to affect one’s mental and physical health if ignored (24:45). The two wrap up the conversation with a conversation about Alexi’s recent participation in a 100 mile race and the lessons learned while training for and running the course (37:25). Check out Alexi's books Bravey for young reader's, with foreword by Maya Hawke & Bravey, with foreword by Maya Rudolph. We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 122 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Tinashe on to the show to learn more about her mental health experiences in the music industry. To kick things off, Mason asks Tinashe about her entrance into the music and entertainment world (6:48), as she reflects on her path to discovering and creating her own sound as a solo artist (17:21). Tinashe speaks to the moves she has made over the course of her career to prioritize the ability to have creative freedom as a recording artist, before elaborating on her creative process while making music (21:20). The two wrap up the conversation with a conversation about Tinashe’s upcoming tour with Shygirl and her hopes for her upcoming projects (37:16). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 121 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, Mason and Peiman sit down to discuss addiction, reflect on coping mechanisms, and share their thoughts on moderation. We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 120 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Chris Klemens on to the show to learn more about his mental health experiences in the social media world. To kick things off, Chris gives insight as to why he shifted from a tech job in New York to a full-time social media career in Los Angeles (3:03), reflecting on his experiences in college prior to becoming a comedian (13:48). Mason and Chris have a conversation about their similar family upbringings and challenges growing up (15:41), prior to Chris elaborating on his decision to move back to Delaware to get some space from the chaos of city life (21:28). Chris speaks about his struggles with online comments and people pleasing (30:56), before the two wrap up the episode as Mason asks about Chris’s existing daily mental health practices to avoid overthinking and his future personal and professional goals (41:22). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 119 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Suzy Antonyan on the show to learn more about her mental health experiences growing up & throughout her recent fitness journey. To kick things off, Mason and Suzy talk about her inspiration to pursue a health transformation, working with Ilya Fedorovich and Xeela Fitness (4:52). Suzy opens up about how her weight and body-image affected her mental health throughout her childhood (7:31), before sharing the most difficult aspects of her weight-loss journey (17:13). Mason and Suzy get into a conversation about the self-love she developed throughout her fitness and wellness process (29:51), as Suzy takes time to reflect on previous coping mechanisms she used to deal with bullying in middle and high school (32:12). Suzy shares the story behind her fight against Sarah Farrugia and how the loss helped build her overall resilience (36:35), as the two wrap up with a conversation about Suzy’s experience walking at Miami Swim Week and her ways she is working to build self-confidence (43:29). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠⁠⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠⁠⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠@Madhappy⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠@LocalOptimist⁠⁠⁠ Visit us: ⁠⁠⁠Madhappy.com⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LocalOptimist.com⁠ We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠⁠@Madhappy⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@LocalOptimist⁠⁠ Visit us: ⁠⁠Madhappy.com⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠LocalOptimist.com⁠

Welcome to Episode 118 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, Mason, Peiman and Phineas sit down to take time to reflect on recent brand moments, discuss how to find the right therapist, and share their thoughts on work/life balance. We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Follow us: @Madhappy @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com LocalOptimist.com