The Mental Health Made Simple Podcast

Too many of us wake up, grab a screen, and never really put it down. Then we wonder why we feel anxious, fried, or disconnected from the people right in front of us. In this episode, Jonathan and Dr. Mark break down the...

Men are struggling silently — and most people have no idea how deep it runs. In this episode, Jonathan and Dr. Mark Mayfield have one of the most honest conversations we’ve ever released. They break down why so many men...

This week, Jonathan and Dr. Mark jump into one of the most confusing parts of emotional health: Why you feel lonely, why being alone isn’t the same thing as loneliness, and why solitude might actually be the thing your...

Negative thoughts happen to everyone. The problem isn’t having them — it’s when they take the wheel. In this episode, Jonathan and Mark break down what’s actually going on in your brain when you spiral, jump to...

Most advice about forgiveness is shallow. Forgive and forget. Turn the other cheek. Time heals all wounds. None of that helps you actually heal or make wise choices. For the most part, those sayings are....crap. In this...

Reframing “safe spaces” from emotional escape to practical resilience and growth. Most people think a safe space is where you run to feel better. But what if the way we talk about safety is actually keeping us...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely recommended forms of therapy, yet most people either misunderstand it or think it’s a mental bootcamp designed to break them down. Spoiler: it doesn’t involve...

Perfectionism feels productive—but underneath it drives anxiety, burnout, and all-or-nothing thinking. In this episode, Jonathan and Dr. Mark Mayfield unpack their own stories, share practical therapy tools, and show...

Most people don’t ask for therapy until life hits crisis mode. But what if you knew the signs earlier—before everything crashes? In this episode of the Mental Health Made Simple Podcast, Jonathan and Dr. Mark Mayfield...

We brag about overwork like it proves our worth — but it’s killing us. Jonathan and Dr. Mark unpack why burnout isn’t strength, what it really does to your body and mind, and how recovery rhythms can protect you before...

Stress is everywhere. For most of us, it’s so normal we don’t even notice it anymore. But here’s the truth: while you can’t eliminate stress from life, you can learn to regulate it so it doesn’t run the show. In this...

New Year’s resolutions fizzle. Goals get abandoned. Overwhelm wins. In this episode, Dr. Mark Mayfield and Jonathan Collier break down a simpler way to build real, sustainable change—without trying to “white-knuckle”...

Ever feel like you're ignoring warning signs—just turning up the volume and hoping the noise goes away? You're not alone. In this honest and hopeful conversation, Dr. Mark Mayfield and Jonathan Collier unpack the stigma...

Ever feel like there’s way too much mental health advice online, yet you’re still stuck? In this episode, we unpack why mental health feels so overwhelming in the age of constant content and influencer “hacks.” Jonathan...

Feeling overwhelmed by mental health advice? You’re not alone. This episode kicks off the Mental Health Made Simple Podcast, where Dr. Mark Mayfield (Counselor, Author, Professor, Coach, and sought after Speaker) and...