Jake and Dr. Conte get personal in this conversation about random but deep and interesting topics.

Politics and finances always affect services. This episode explores both of those factors and concludes the series.

In America, we think of stray animals as a nuisance whenever the neighbor's dog gets loose and poops on our lawn. In Cambodia however…

The first of our three-part series explores the differences between rural and urban settings related to mental health care provision. 

If you've wondered about how Jake goes about his brand of counseling, this episode is for you!

Part two features improved audio quality and an investigation as to why we go for unhealthy relationships in the first place. 

Relational unhealthiness sometimes sneaks up on us unless we already have good boundaries in place. Listen and learn more. 

Our first interview with her was so good, we decided to follow it up and go deeper!

Few people realize that college students these days are more anxious than every before, with alcohol and drug consumption rates on the rise. This episode explores that, plus much more. 

Author, speaker, emotional management expert, and former university professor Dr. Christian Conte shares some insights in this phone chat. 

Why is play therapy any more special or useful than regular therapy? Have a listen!

Discussing tragedy is hard, but hopefully this episode will make it a little easier. 

A simple but effective philosophy for helping almost anyone, not just parents and children. 

What are the effects of media on children (and adults)? 

Part 3 in our three-part series. Enjoy!

Part 2 of 3 in our series. 

The distinction between mental illness and intellectual disability is an important one.

How do we identify ourselves when we no longer struggle with mental illness?

We feel better when we are thankful rather than resentful. Listen for five tips on how to do that more often. 

Don't get hung up in discussing stuff that doesn't really matter. Instead learn to have meaningful interactions.