The Mental Health Janitors

Episodes

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  Are You Being Manipulated? | Medical Emergencies, Boundaries & Relationships 03.11.2026 28m

  Send us Fan Mail What Do You Do When Life Doesn't Go as Planned? Sometimes the biggest challenges aren't what happens to us. They're how we respond when things go wrong. In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt. Q and Doc Jess tackle unexpected medical emergencies, viral misinformation, emotional frustration, and the everyday situations that test our judgment and personal accountability. Sgt. Q shares how a speaking event in San Diego turned into an emergency appendectomy after he i...
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  Are You Raising Your Kids or Controlling Them? | Parenting, Boundaries & Accountability 27.10.2026 24m

  Send us Fan Mail Being a parent doesn't mean you're always right. And being your child doesn't mean their boundaries don't matter. Where do you draw the line between parenting and control? What happens when your children grow up, start making their own decisions, and expect the same respect you've always demanded from them? In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt. Q and Doc Jess tackle the uncomfortable side of parenting, family boundaries, and personal accountability. From Sgt. Q'...
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  The Power of Vulnerability, Brotherhood, and Healing | Minhdoan Ngo 20.10.2026 27m

  Send us Fan Mail What happens when you stop performing, stop carrying everything alone, and finally give yourself permission to be honest about what you’re feeling? In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt. Q sits down with fellow Marine, coach, and founder of Contagious Healer, Minhdoan Ngo, for an honest conversation about vulnerability, trauma, emotional availability, brotherhood, and what it really takes to become a healthier version of yourself. Minhdoan shares how losing his f...
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  Finding Clarity, Identity, and Purpose | David Chametzky 13.10.2026 31m

  Send us Fan Mail Who are you when your job, title, or past accomplishments no longer define you? In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt. Q sits down with author, speaker, coach, and TEDx speaker David Chametzky for an honest conversation about identity, resilience, mental health, and the power of investing in yourself. Drawing from his own journey through therapy, personal struggles, and years of helping others, David shares why lasting transformation begins with clarity. Together...
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  Surviving a Crossbow Attack and Finding Healing After Trauma | Tom Lee 06.10.2026 22m

  Send us Fan Mail How do you clean up the mess in your head when your job, training, and past accomplishments are suddenly put to the ultimate test? In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt. Q sits down with 24-year law enforcement veteran, author, and speaker Tom Lee for an honest conversation about trauma, resilience, and the profound power of faith in the aftermath of a life-or-death situation. Drawing from his own harrowing experience, Tom shares the true story of a 2019 mental h...
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  The Next Generation Speaks: Teen Mental Health, Leadership & Making a Difference 29.09.2026 32m

  Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of The Mental Health Janitors Podcast, Sgt Q sits down with eighth-grade student leaders from Mill Creek Middle School’s Class of 2030 for an honest conversation about mental health, leadership, and what it means to make a difference right now. These young leaders share the initiatives they care about, including clean water, teacher appreciation, mental health awareness, human trafficking awareness, and creating a stronger school community. But the con...
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  Music, Mental Health, and Finding Your Own Rhythm for Healing | Casey Muze 22.09.2026 26m

  Send us Fan Mail What if music could do more than change your mood? In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt. Q sits down with mental health professional, speaker, and music-based wellness educator Casey Muze for a powerful conversation about the connection between music, neuroscience, trauma recovery, and emotional well-being. Casey shares how his background in music, substance-use counseling, trauma support, and cognitive development led him to explore a different approach to ment...
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  Emotional Regulation: Why Your Brain Makes You Assume the Worst 15.09.2026 47m

  Send us Fan Mail Are You Creating Battles That Were Never There? What happens when a simple misunderstanding turns into a full-blown emotional battle? In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt. Q and Doc Jess get real about emotional regulation, emotional maturity, anger management, assumptions, parenting, therapy, and the stories our brains create when we don't have all the information. The conversation starts with a real-life veteran community conflict where a simple Facebook inter...
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  Surviving Severe Depression & The Power of Simply Being Present | Pamela J. Wells 08.09.2026 23m

  Send us Fan Mail What do you do when the person who has always been the "strong one" suddenly needs you, and the moment the crisis passes, you completely fall apart? In this powerful episode of *The Mental Health Janitors*, host Sgt. Q sits down with author and mental health advocate Pamela J. Wells for an honest conversation about severe depression, the hidden toll of caregiver burnout, and the profound power of simply being present. Pam shares her deeply personal journey that be...
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  When Helping Goes Too Far: Parenting, Boundaries & Independence 01.09.2026 50m

  Send us Fan Mail When Does Helping Your Child Become Hurting Them? What happens when a family getaway turns into an unexpected injury, a hospital visit, and a powerful lesson about accepting help? In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt. Q and Doc Jess get real about community, resilience, parenting, independence, and emotional boundaries. The conversation takes a surprising turn with an “Am I the A-hole?” story about a mother who steps into her college-aged son’s job interview. Wa...
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  Why Silence is NOT Resilience | Tammy Ward 25.08.2026 23m

  Send us Fan Mail What happens when the person tasked with taking care of everyone else completely forgets to take care of themselves? In this powerful episode of The Mental Health Janitors, host Sgt. Q sits down with Tammy Ward, a 24-year veteran of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), for a raw and honest conversation about first responder trauma, the dangerous myth of "sucking it up," and the neurobiological power of speaking your truth. In 2014, Tammy faced a devastating shooting inci...
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  The Hidden Toll of Unexpected Caregiving & How to Prevent Burnout | Lydia Dyhin 18.08.2026 28m

  Send us Fan Mail What happens when your life is suddenly upended, and you are forced to become the primary caregiver for an aging parent with no preparation or roadmap? In this deeply empathetic episode of The Mental Health Janitors, host Sgt. Q sits down with caregiver advocate and coach Lydia Dyhin to discuss the overwhelming, often invisible reality of unexpected caregiving. Lydia shares her personal story of abruptly relocating her entire family to care for her mother after a sudden...
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  Why Broken Promises Hurt More Than You Think 12.08.2026 39m

  Send us Fan Mail WHEN SOMEONE BREAKS YOUR TRUST, WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THE HURT? A broken promise can stay with you long after the moment is over. In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt. Q and Doc Jess explore how betrayal, childhood trauma, broken trust, and unresolved hurt can shape the way we see people, relationships, and even ourselves. The conversation begins with a deeply personal story about a broken promise that became part of a childhood trauma. Then, a Reddit story abo...
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  Stop Waiting for an Apology: The Emotional Mistake That's Keeping You Stuck 11.08.2026 39m

  Send us Fan Mail Are You Looking for an Apology… or Are You Holding Onto Hurt? Sometimes the hardest conflicts aren’t about what was said. They’re about what happens inside us after we feel hurt. In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt. Q and Doc Jess explore why we often expect people to understand our pain without ever explaining what happened. The conversation starts with Hot Jimothy Summer, a viral raccoon that brought people together through acceptance and community, before le...
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  The Psychology of Arguments: Why Your Brain Creates Stories That Hurt Relationships 28.07.2026 34m

  Send us Fan Mail What do a concert security breach, a broken family heirloom, and your relationships have in common? More than you might think. In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt. Q and Doc Jess begin with the viral Jay Z concert incident, where hundreds of people entered the venue without tickets, causing a massive delay and leaving fans frustrated. But beneath the headlines was a much bigger conversation about assumptions, accountability, leadership, and why understanding th...
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  When Your Family Turns Against Your Spouse... What Should You Do? 21.07.2026 32m

  Send us Fan Mail What do entitled children, family conflict, and marriage have in common? More than you might think. In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt. Q and Doc Jess begin with a viral video that sparks a powerful conversation about entitlement, mob mentality, parenting, and the importance of teaching consequences. But the discussion quickly takes a deeper turn with a viral Reddit story about a husband forced to choose between his family and his wife. Together, they explore ...
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  Stop Expecting People to Read Your Mind: The Expectations Trap 14.07.2026 36m

  Send us Fan Mail Have you ever built a whole scenario in your mind about how something was supposed to go, only to feel crushed when reality looked completely different? In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt. Q and Mrs. Q explore one of the biggest hidden causes of conflict in relationships. Unspoken expectations. Using a relatable Reddit story about a wife returning home after caring for an ill parent, they unpack why so many couples unknowingly expect their partners to read the...
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  The Biggest Relationship Red Flag? Not Showing Up When It Matters 07.07.2026 39m

  Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to show up for someone you love? In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt. Q and Doc Jess unpack a viral Reddit story that sparks a much bigger conversation about healthy relationships, accountability, childhood trauma, and emotional maturity. When one partner chooses a night out over showing up during a medical emergency, it raises difficult questions. Is this simply a mistake, or does it reveal something deeper about priorities, trust, and...
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  The Relationship Red Flag Every Parent Should Know 30.06.2026 30m

  Send us Fan Mail Would you step in if helping someone you love created even more conflict? In this episode of Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Doc Jess unpack a viral Reddit story that sparks a much bigger conversation about parenting, family boundaries, responsibility, and emotional maturity. When a father repairs his adult daughter's unsafe car after her boyfriend fails to follow through, one simple act of love raises difficult questions. When should parents step in? Where do healthy...
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  The Quiet Damage of Pride in Relationships, Parenting, and Communication 23.06.2026 29m

  Send us Fan Mail Why is it so hard to admit we're wrong? In this episode of Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Doc Jess unpack a viral Reddit story that sparks a much bigger conversation about pride, accountability, parenting, and emotional growth. What happens when we're confronted with undeniable proof that we made a mistake? Why do so many people become defensive instead of taking ownership? And what lessons do our children learn when they never see us apologize? From family dynamics ...