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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 season surrounding the Fourth of July. Doc Jess courageously shares her ongoing battle with intense PTSD triggers, suicidal ideations, and the exhausting physical toll trauma anniversaries take on the body and mind. This candid discussion shines a critical spotlight on the complexity of healing, vulnerability in leadership, and the importance of self-awareness and honesty in mental health journeys. Through personal stories, practical advice, and emotional transparency, this episode offers real hope and vital encouragement for veterans and anyone facing trauma-related struggles.

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Chapters:
00:00 - A Raw Reflection: Facing Trauma Head-On
05:30 - Sgt Q’s Vulnerable Sharing and Its Impact
09:46 - Doc Jess: PTSD and the Fourth of July
12:18 - The Physical Impact of Mental Trauma
13:37 - Suicidal Ideations: The Hidden Battle
18:07 - The Cost of Vulnerability in Leadership
22:16 - The Healing Process: From Hurt to Healing
25:00 - Why Sharing Mental Health Struggles Matters
30:44 - Recognizing Your Catalyst Moment
36:45 - Final Encouragement and Call to Action

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#VeteranPTSD #MentalHealthAwareness #TraumaHealing #DocJess #SgtQ #MentalResilience #PTSDRecovery #VeteranSupport #MentalHealthJanitors #Vulnerability #HealingJourney #MentalHealthPodcast

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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, this episode highlights how ADHD doesn't have to be a setback but can be leveraged as a superpower. Sgt Q and Doc Jess candidly discuss their own experiences with neurodivergence, the importance of recognizing these traits, and provide practical tools to overcome common challenges like distraction, disorganization, and emotional sensitivity. This episode encourages listeners to reframe ADHD from a limitation to a pathway for unique strength and success.

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Chapters:
00:00 - The Kid Who Couldn't Sit Still
03:26 - Will.i.am: Using ADHD as a Superpower
06:54 - What is Neurodivergence?
08:14 - Neurotypical vs. Neurodivergent: Understanding the Difference
10:18 - Overcoming Stigma and Labels
13:13 - Addressing Misdiagnosis and Medication Concerns
16:15 - Practical Tools for Neurodivergent Success
20:57 - Identifying Negative Coping Strategies
26:31 - Success Stories: Turning ADHD into an Advantage
30:44 - The Power of Self-Awareness
36:45 - Actionable Tips to Manage Neurodivergent Traits
40:13 - Final Encouragement and Empowerment

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#ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth #ADHDSuccess #Neurodiversity #MentalStrength #SelfAwareness #ADHDLife #MentalHealthJanitors #OvercomingChallenges #ChristianPodcast

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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 losses of his wife and daughter, and how it shaped both his life and hers. The hosts discuss the importance of recognizing unhealthy coping mechanisms, confronting grief head-on, and choosing growth through discomfort. This profound discussion invites listeners to examine their own lives, confront their negative coping skills, and encourages taking proactive steps toward healing and emotional resilience.

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Chapters: 00:00 - Childhood Tragedy: First Experience with Loss 01:00 - Losing Aunt June: Trauma’s Early Impact 01:58 - The Loss of Cousin Jamie: Tragedy Strikes Again 04:00 - Uncle Kerry's Unthinkable Pain 05:32 - The Struggle with PTSD and Coping Mechanisms 07:17 - Why Sharing Pain Matters 10:20 - War, Loss, and Brain Rewiring 12:39 - Rising Through Grief: Lessons from Youth Retreat 16:08 - Choosing Growth Over Retreat 20:20 - The Problem with Taking on Every Cause 26:36 - Finding Focus to Make a Real Impact 30:44 - Why Kindness Leads to Lasting Change 36:45 - Identifying and Managing Emotional Triggers 40:13 - Overcoming Negative Coping Skills

Hashtags: #MentalHealth #GriefSupport #TraumaHealing #PTSD #CopingSkills #EmotionalResilience #GrowthMindset #MentalHealthJourney #HealingThroughLoss #MentalHealthJanitors #ChristianPodcast

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