The Mental Health Janitors
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Episodes
122 episodes
EPISODE 121 - How Gratitude Rewires Your Brain for Happiness, Calm, and Emotional Strength During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is often painted as joyful and full of gratitude. But for many, it can also stir up grief, loneliness, stress, and memories we’d rather avoid.In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sergeant Q and Doc Jess expl...
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Episode 121
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EPISODE 120 - Christian Teens Share Real Stories of Faith, Identity and Mental Resilience in the Digital Age
This week’s episode brings something deeply relevant and eye-opening to the table. Sgt. Q and cohost Doc Jess sit down with Autumn and Liberty to talk about what it really means to grow up in today’s digital world, a generation shaped by TikTok...
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EPISODE 119-Mental Survival for Women: Balancing Family Pressure, Holiday Stress, and Emotional Overload
The holiday season can feel overwhelming, and for many women, the mental load they carry is invisible, but very real. In this episode, Mrs. Q and Doc Jess unpack the emotional labor, household juggling, and unspoken pressures that often go u...
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Episode 118 - Men’s Mental Health Month: Learn How to Fight the Battle in Your Mind
Men, here’s the truth: most of us fight battles every day that no one trained us for: the battles inside our own minds. We bottle it up, tough it out, and convince ourselves “I got it handled.” But hiding pain doesn’t make it go away, it just m...
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Episode 117- Veteran Mental Health Crisis: Struggles with PTSD, Trauma, and Isolation
Standing at a Veterans Day parade. Surrounded by thousands. And still feeling completely alone.In this raw and honest episode of The Mental Health Janitors, we dig into the hidden wounds many veterans carry: PTSD, trauma,...
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Episode 117
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Eoisode116 - Mental Resilience for Veterans Using Brain Science and Daily Habits
Ever wonder why doing hard things actually makes you stronger, not just mentally, but spiritually?In this episode, Sgt Q and Doc Jess dive into the neuroscience of faith and grit, unpacking how God wired the anterior cingulate cort...
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Episode 116
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Episode 115 - How to Stop Emotional Hijacks and Stay in Control When You’re Triggered
Ever catch yourself reacting before thinking? saying or doing something you instantly regret? In this episode, Sgt Q and Doc Jess unpack what’s really going on when emotions take the wheel, from viral “ratchet” behavior online to t...
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Episode 115
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Episode 114- When Viral Videos Lie: The Truth About False Accusations & Public Outrage
What if the person "exposing the truth" in a viral video... is the real villain?In this hard-hitting episode, Sgt Q and Doc Jess pull back the curtain on the chaos caused by viral videos, when lies, attention-seeking, and manipula...
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Episode 114
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Episode 113- Understanding the Overlap and Real Solutions of ADHD, Anxiety, and Burnout
Is it ADHD, anxiety, or just burnout? Let’s get real about what’s actually going on with YOU.In this episode, Sgt Q and Doc Jess dive deep into one of the most misunderstood mental health topics, the overlap between ADHD, anxiety, depres...
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Episode 112- Your Mental Health Is Your Most Underrated Business Asset
When was the last time you checked in with your own mental health?In this eye-opening episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Doc Jess get brutally honest about what self-care really looks like. From running bu...
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Episode 112
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Episode 111-Why You Always Wake Up at 3 AM (Cortisol, Trauma & Sleep Hacks)
Have you ever woken up at exactly 3:00 AM—wide awake, anxious, and unable to fall back asleep? It’s not just a coincidence.In this powerful episode of The Mental Health Janitors, hosts Sergeant Q and Doc Jess unpack the scien...
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Episode 111
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Episode 110- Why Submission Doesn’t Mean Weakness in Christian Marriage
What if ‘submission’ in marriage was never about control, but about strength, trust, and God’s design for love?In this episode, Doc Jess and Holly (Mrs. Q) dive into an often-misunderstood topic, what it truly means to be a Christian wif...
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Episode 110
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Episode 109- Trauma, Radicalization, and Social Media: A Mental Health Wake-Up Call
How far are you willing to go to protect your mind from the hidden dangers of social media?In this gripping episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Aaron “SgtQ” Quinonez and Jessica "Doc Jess" Burgans tackle one of today’s most urgent thr...
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Episode 109
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Episode 108- Financial Anxiety in America: How Money Stress Impacts Your Mental Health
Are you feeling the pressure of rising bills, shrinking paychecks, or the weight of comparison on social media? In this powerful episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Aaron "Sgt Q" Quinonez and guest Holly Quinonez get rea...
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Episode 108
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Episode 107- Mental Strength Lessons Everyone Can Learn From Taylor Swift’s Engagement
Taylor Swift’s engagement is making headlines but what is it doing to our mental health? In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q (Aaron Quinonez) and Holly “Mrs. Q” Quinonez explore how our obsession wit...
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Episode 107
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Episode 106- The Dark Side of Chatbot Therapy and AI Mental Health Tools
Would you hand over your mental health to a chatbot?In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Holly Quinonez dive into the rise of AI therapy apps like Woebot, Wysa, and Replika; tools millions of people are using to fill...
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Episode 106
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Episode 105- Work Burnout Shrinks Your Brain — Here are 5 Tactics How to Reverse It
Are you waking up already exhausted? Feel like your brain is glitching, your fuse is short, and work is stealing your life outside the office?This isn’t laziness. This is burnout, and it's silently wrecking your brain, body, and relation...
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Episode 105
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Episode 104- How Social Media Affects Mental Health: Dopamine, Anxiety, Scroll Trap Explained
Ever scrolled through Instagram and felt like you’re losing your own story to someone else’s highlight reel?In this eye-opening episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Holly Quinonez — your go-to guides for mental resil...
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Episode 103 - Breaking the Silence: Why First Responders Must Talk About Mental Health
In this episode of Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q is joined by special guest Pastor Jay, a veteran firefighter, to share an impactful and transformative story of Mike Washington, a retired Seattle firefighter whose journey through trauma and nea...
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Episode 102 - Life-Changing Techniques for ADHD and PTSD
In Episode 102 of Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Doc Jess delve deep into effective strategies for thriving with ADHD, focusing on both internal systems like mindset and self-regulation, and external structures such as routines and environme...
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Episode 101 - How to Master ADHD: Practical Steps for Everyday Success
In Episode 101 of Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Doc Jess delve deeply into understanding ADHD, executive functioning, and the essential role dopamine plays in motivation and attention. Using the powerful yet tragic story of Robin Williams, ...
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Episode 100 - The Hidden War: PTSD and the Toll on Veterans
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 seas...
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Episode 99 - The Truth About ADHD: Why Your Mind Isn't Broken
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, th...
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Episode 98 - The Night Everything Changed For My Family
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 ...
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Episode 97 - How a Tattoo Sparked a 16-Year Memory—and a Mission Renewed
In one of the most powerful episodes yet, Sgt Q and Doc Jess recount a full-circle moment during the 2025 Memorial Day mission trip that will leave you speechless. What starts as a simple dinner line turns into a miraculous reunion with a young...
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