Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!
“Don’t look to the bottle, the knife, or the gun… Look for the soul you’ll become! Welcome to “Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!”, where humor meets heart—and things get uncomfortably real! Join our fearless host, “The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective,” a lovable goofball navigating life with Schizoaffective Disorder who boldly asked, “What the hell… why not turn my traumatic experiences into a podcast for the enjoyment of others?” He is often joined by his wise, “elderly” co-host, “IndyPocket,” an unapologetically candid mental health professional and lifelong mentor who adds his invaluable insight to the show! In this unscripted “bro hang,” I plunge into the labyrinth of mental illness with all the candor and chaos of an unfiltered improv troupe at a hole-in-the-wall comedy club. Expect gut-busting anecdotes and uncomfortably dark humor—so dark it might just need a spotlight—as well as frank conversations that perfectly bridge the chasm between struggle and support. I’m here to unpack the complexities of mental health, debunk the stigma, and share our own experiences—where every topic is fair game in our whimsical yet serious banter. You’ll never know where our conversations will go… because frankly, I DON’T EVEN KNOW… And that’s the beauty of it! From enlightening interviews with brave souls battling their own demons to laid-back discussions about coping mechanisms and the stark realities of life in a world that often misunderstands, this is your go-to podcast for catharsis, featuring plenty of laughs, hard truths, and a tear or two along the way. This podcast serves as the spearhead for this transformative movement, and I’ve already taken the first step by establishing my Discord community, “The STRUGGLE Bus.” This space is intended for open dialogue, support, and connection as we all work together to navigate our mental health journeys. We ALL have struggles and something valuable to share in the conversation! I’m just a lovable dumbass creating a safe space where it’s perfectly acceptable to laugh morbidly at the absurdities of living with mental illness while embracing vulnerability and authenticity. So, leave your sensitivity at the door and prepare to open your minds to a truly unique experience that just might teach you how to laugh at ANYTHING—even the darkest corners of life! ”Laughter is the best medicine… SO LET’S TAKE OUR DAMN PILLS!” Stop crying, lighten up and join me as we BEAT THE MENTAL HEALTH OUT OF IT!
Episodes
Welcome to “Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!” with your hosts, The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective and IndyPocket!
We’re diving headfirst into the chaos of faith, religion, and personal truth in this episode. (Which is “technically” part 2)
We don’t hate on religion, but we dismantle the performance of religion, call out the hypocrisy, and dare to laugh at the absurdity—all while we stay grounded in our lived experience.
We’ll discuss it ...
SHADOW SELF 2.0, Y’ALL!
Welcome to “Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!” with your hosts, The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective and IndyPocket!
The show where we have candid, unscripted discussions about everything related to mental health with a twist of humor and no-holds-barred!
In episode 15, we peeled back the layers of embracing “THE SHADOW SELF.”
But hold onto your hats, folks, because we’re doubling down with Nick’s audacious new conc...
Welcome to “Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!” with your host, The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective!
The show where I have candid, unscripted discussions about everything related to mental health with a twist of humor and no-holds-barred!
He’s back with another SHITTY episode… may we take your order, PREASE?
IT’S GUFF, again!
Last time Josh graced us with his presence, he revealed the fallout of his best friend’s wife playing a game of “F**k...
Join us on THE DARK SIDE…
…And welcome to “Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!” with your hosts, The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective and IndyPocket!
The show where we have candid, unscripted discussions about everything related to mental health with a twist of humor and no-holds-barred!
In what might just be the most eyebrow-raising episode yet, we're diving deep into “THE SHADOW SELF” and why running from it is like trying to escape y...
Welcome to “Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!” with your host, The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective!
The show where I have candid, unscripted discussions about everything related to mental health with a twist of humor and no-holds-barred!
Join me for an episode I have always wanted to do with my Great Uncle, MARC WICHMAN, a 79-year-old, Vietnam veteran with a wonderful sense of humor and an incredibly generous heart!
In this episode, I expl...
Welcome to “Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!” with your hosts, The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective and IndyPocket!
The podcast where we have candid, unscripted discussions about everything related to mental health with a twist of humor and no-holds-barred!
Join us for an episode that was months in the making, with CHRIS BRIEN!
Chris is “A Drummer From Down Under” and one of the most phenomenal players on the planet… an absolute master of...
Welcome to “Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!” with your hosts, The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective and IndyPocket!
The show where we have candid, unscripted discussions about everything related to mental health with a twist of humor and no-holds-barred!
Join us for a special episode with Josh Guffey, one of my dearest friends, as he shares his close friend’s tragic story of infidelity, self-deprivation, alcoholism and the struggles of m...
Welcome to “Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!” with your hosts, The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective and IndyPocket!
The podcast where we have candid, unscripted discussions about everything related to mental health with a twist of humor and no-holds-barred!
Join us for an invigorating episode with Jay Fenichel, one of the most popular social media creators of premium drumming content from “The Drummer’s Almanac!”
In this episode, we explo...
Welcome to “Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!” with your host, The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective!
The show where we have candid, unscripted discussions about everything related to mental health with a twist of humor and no-holds-barred!
Join me for an extremely fascinating episode with Alexis Krebs, an old friend from Triton Central High School, for a revolutionary take on understanding your mental health… BY HAVING CONVERSATIONS WITH A...
Welcome to “Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!” with your hosts, The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective and IndyPocket!
The show where we have candid, unscripted discussions about everything related to mental health with a twist of humor and no-holds-barred!
Ready to dive deep behind the masks we wear?
We don’t mask our feelings to protect the world from us—we do it to protect ourselves from the world!”
Join us for a candid chat about why vuln...
Welcome to “Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!” with your host, The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective!
The show where we have candid, unscripted discussions about everything related to mental health with a twist of humor and no-holds-barred!
In this heartfelt episode, our host is joined by one of his dearest and oldest friends, Ryan Manning.
These two besties reflect on their enduring bond that has weathered many storms.
They share memories o...
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses the topic of “suicide” in great detail, including a very graphic description of one occurrence, among other painful stories, often accompanied by dark humor.
Welcome to “Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!” with your hosts, The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective and IndyPocket!
The show where we have candid, unscripted discussions about everything related to mental health with a twist of humor and no-hol...
Welcome to “Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!” with your hosts, The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective and IndyPocket!
The show where we have candid, unscripted discussions about everything related to mental health with a twist of humor and no-holds-barred!
In this episode, we dive headfirst into the murky waters of isolation by discussing topics, such as:
Tune in as we explore the double-edged sword that isolation can be—sometimes a sanctua...
PRE-EPISODE NOTE: Due to low battery on the iPad, the episode was unfortunately cut short… abruptly.
Welcome to “Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!” with your host, The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective!
The show where we have candid, unscripted discussions about everything related to mental health with a twist of humor and no-holds-barred!
Join me for an inspirational episode with my dear friend and literal lyrical genius, TREVOR WISCHMEYER!...
PRE-EPISODE NOTE: Our microphones were not performing as intended. We are operating on a small budget (meaning “no budget”) so please bear with us as we navigate better ways of bringing our content to you in the best possible quality we can… Thank you!
Welcome to “Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!” with your hosts, The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective and IndyPocket!
The show where we have candid, unscripted discussions about everything re...
Welcome to “Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!” with your hosts, The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective and IndyPocket!
The show where we have candid, unscripted discussions about everything related to mental health with a twist of humor and no-holds-barred!
In this episode, we’re unleashing the power of creativity as we dive deep into the mesmerizing world of “flow state” and the therapeutic magic of expression by discussing the following t...
Welcome to “Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!” with your hosts, The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective and IndyPocket!
The show where we have candid, unscripted discussions about everything related to mental health with a twist of humor and no-holds-barred!
THAT’S RIGHT! I SAID IT!
…but it’s not what you think.
This episode was recorded in reaction to a TikTok video I posted comparing mental illness to cancer and was originally released as a c...
Welcome to “Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!”
I am about to introduce you to my world, where laughter meets vulnerability in the wild world of mental illness.
Join The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective, a 32-year-old male navigating life with Schizoaffective Disorder as he delves into the raw, unfiltered world of mental health with a dark, comedic twist.
This unscripted and unedited podcast explores all aspects of menta...
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