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The Mental Health Janitors

Aaron Quinonez and Jessica Burgans

Faith-based trauma recovery for veterans, first responders, and the families who carry it with them.The Mental Health Janitors is hosted by Aaron "Sgt Q" Quinonez, a Marine 1st ANGLICO veteran who went from homeless and suicidal to founding a veteran nonprofit and a suicide-prevention tech company, and Jessica "Doc Jess" Burgans, an Army combat medic and Iraq War veteran who is now a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.Between them: two combat deployments, two PTSD diagnoses, and a clinical license

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All Episodes

22:48

Surviving a Crossbow Attack and Finding Healing After...

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2026/10/06

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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32:04

The Next Generation Speaks: Teen Mental Health,...

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2026/09/29

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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26:19

Music, Mental Health, and Finding Your Own Rhythm for...

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2026/09/22

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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47:53

Emotional Regulation: Why Your Brain Makes You Assume...

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2026/09/15

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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23:13

Surviving Severe Depression & The Power of Simply...

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2026/09/08

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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50:52

When Helping Goes Too Far: Parenting, Boundaries &...

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2026/09/01

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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23:17

Why Silence is NOT Resilience | Tammy Ward

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2026/08/25

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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28:01

The Hidden Toll of Unexpected Caregiving & How to...

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2026/08/18

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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39:52

Why Broken Promises Hurt More Than You Think

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2026/08/12

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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39:16

Stop Waiting for an Apology: The Emotional Mistake...

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2026/08/11

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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34:28

The Psychology of Arguments: Why Your Brain Creates...

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2026/07/28

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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32:20

When Your Family Turns Against Your Spouse... What...

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2026/07/22

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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36:47

Stop Expecting People to Read Your Mind: The...

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2026/07/14

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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39:41

The Biggest Relationship Red Flag? Not Showing Up...

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2026/07/08

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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30:00

The Relationship Red Flag Every Parent Should Know

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2026/06/30

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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29:22

The Quiet Damage of Pride in Relationships,...

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2026/06/23

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 and

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22:36

Are You Showing Up or Just Showing Off? The Truth...

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2026/06/16

Send us Fan Mail Most relationships don’t fall apart because of big dramatic events. They fall apart in small moments where ego shows up, priorities get misaligned, and one person stops considering the experience of the other. In this powerful episode of Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Dr Jess break down a viral Reddit story that starts with a simple date night, Bruno Mars tickets, a planned dinner, and a special evening together, but quickly spirals into conflict over something as small as...

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21:46

The Marriage Mirror: Why Changing Yourself Changes...

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2026/06/12

Send us Fan Mail 🎁 Free Resource from Doc Jess If this conversation resonates with you and you want practical tools to strengthen your marriage by focusing on personal growth first, Doc Jess is offering a free marriage assessment and relationship resource to help you identify areas for growth and build a stronger foundation. 👉 Get started here: https://firstonesfree.com/ If you feel stuck in the same arguments, frustrated with your spouse, or wondering why your relationship keeps running

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21:29

How to Reinvent Yourself and Build Confidence...

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2026/06/03

Send us Fan Mail 🎁 Free Resource from Estyn If this episode resonated with you and you want to understand where you are in your life right now, Estyn shares a simple tool to help you evaluate different areas of your life and see where you need to focus next. 👉 Get started here: https://firstonesfree.com/ If you feel stuck in who you are, struggle with confidence, or feel like you have lost your sense of identity, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Mental Health Janit...

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28:01

The Trauma Lens: How Past Wounds Affect Your Marriage

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2026/06/02

Send us Fan Mail Most marriages don't suffer because of communication problems. They suffer because of unresolved wounds, unchecked emotions, unrealistic expectations, and baggage that never got dealt with. In this powerful episode of Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Doc Jess tackle the hard truths about marriage, emotional healing, faith, trauma, and personal responsibility. They break down why lasting change doesn't happen when you focus on fixing your spouse—it happens when you confront...

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