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Mental Perk

Karla Hutcherson; Brandi Mock

Real people...Real Issues...Real Talk. Destigmatizing misconceptions about mental health and encourage conversations about tough topics. We understand all of us are impacted by the effects of mental health in different ways. We want to highlight guests who are winning the battle, their very real struggles, and how honest talk can change the way we view mental health. We want everyone to know "You"re Worthy...We"re in this together".

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All Episodes

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Episode 85- Warning: This Man is Single and Willing...

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2025/08/13

Send us a text In this hilarious and unfiltered episode of Mental Perk, Brandi and Karla sit down with the one and only Anthony Monnin—a 43-year-old single mechanical engineer, military veteran, and self-proclaimed non-expert in modern dating. From dodging red flags to accidentally entertaining “nut job sister-in-laws,” Anthony brings his dry humor and honest perspective on what it’s really like to date in your 40s. Spoiler alert: there are no rules, just negotiations. If you’ve ever wondered...

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79:30

Episode 84- You Are Not Alone: Abortion Recovery &...

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2025/08/06

Send us a text If you’ve experienced abortion and are carrying silent pain, we want you to know this: You are not alone. There is hope. There is healing. And there is a community waiting to walk this journey with you. In this powerful episode of Mental Perk, Brandi and Karla sit down with Michelle Barber, Executive Director and compassionate advocate, to discuss the emotional aftermath of abortion—and the incredible transformation that can happen when we choose healing. Michelle shares ...

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57:55

Episode 83-Chiropractor Tips for a Pain-Free Life |...

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2025/07/30

Send us a text Today’s guest is all about helping people live pain-free and doing what they love. Meet Dr. Daniel DeLorimiere — Texas native, chiropractor, former athlete, and proud veteran of the Texas Army National Guard. He grew up in Flower Mound, where he and his wife Kendall first fell in love — somewhere between youth group events and church drives. Fun fact: she was a drill team star, and he played football at a rival high school. (Classic Texas love story, right?) From serving Texans...

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25:57

Mental Perk Vol 82 - 💧 When the water receded, the...

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2025/07/23

Send us a text In this powerful episode, Brandi & Karla dive deep into the mental and emotional toll of the Texas Hill Country floods—and share practical ways to restore hope, resilience, and strength. Listen now and join the conversation: www.mentalperk.org Share this episode to spread hope and mental health awareness. #HillCountryFlood #TexasStrong #FloodRecovery #MindfulResilience #DisasterMentalHealth #CommunityCourage #BrandiAndKarlaPodcast #HopeAfterFlood Follow Mental Perk f...

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Episode 81-“From First Dates to Forever: Dating...

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2025/07/16

Send us a text On this week’s episode, Karla and Brandi dive into the real talk about dating, love, and long-term commitment. They unpack why it’s so important that what you start with when you’re dating—honesty, effort, connection—are the same things you keep showing up with year after year. They also share laughs and lessons about: 💑 Trying the things your partner loves (even if it means stepping out of your comfort zone) 🔥 Creative ways to keep things spicy and exciting in your...

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58:59

Episode 80- From Parole Officer to Purpose: Katie...

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2025/07/09

Send us a text In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Katie Norris Tipton, who shares her incredible story of dedication, resilience, and purpose. From earning her Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice with a double minor in Sociology and Social Work to building a 28-year career with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division, Katie opens up about life on the front lines of the justice system. She reflects on: ✅ Starting out at JC Penney Insurance Company ✅ 14 years as...

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55:15

Episode 79- 🎙️ From Prescription to the Bottle… and...

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2025/07/02

Send us a text You’re in a bad place." Sometimes, the truth hits hardest when it comes from someone who knows you best. On today’s episode of Mental Perk, we’re joined by Scott Harwerth—a husband, father, and fighter who’s reclaiming his life one day at a time. After a back injury in 2014 led to a prescription for painkillers, Scott’s path spiraled from pills… to Kratom… and then into full-blown alcohol addiction. What began as an attempt to manage pain became a quiet storm—hidden in hotel ro...

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66:16

Episode 78-🚀 From Fighter Jets to Fearless...

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2025/06/25

Send us a text Leadership Coach | Veteran | Founder of the Total Engagement System Brian Maddocks is no stranger to high-stakes performance and purpose-driven leadership. A military veteran turned leadership expert, Brian created the Total Engagement System—a results-driven training method inspired by the precision and pressure of military jet pilot training. Why? Because you don’t learn to fly a jet by reading a manual… you fly the jet. His powerful framework—PILOT, VAST, and FLITE—equips le...

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67:35

Episode 77- The Day Her World Shattered: Peri Rose’s...

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2025/06/18

Send us a text On today’s Mental Perk, we sit down with Peri Rose—a powerhouse in branding and real estate whose real-life story is raw, real, and radically resilient. From childhood bullying and toxic relationships to traumatic workplace assaults, Peri’s path wasn’t paved with ease—but with courage. Just three months into a dream relationship, she found herself pregnant and alone, when her partner was incarcerated the same day they heard their baby’s heartbeat. What followed was a journey th...

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28:02

Episode 76- Back to Work Stress Got You Like 😩? Let’s...

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2025/06/11

Send us a text In this episode, Brandi and Karla dive deep into the struggles of getting back into the office after being forced to work from home. They talk about the challenges of re-adjusting to office life and share exciting details about their upcoming online training course to help you get back into the swing of things full-time! Follow us for more real talk and stress-busting tips: 🌐 www.mentalperk.org 📺 YouTube: Mental Perk 📘 Facebook: Mental Perk 📸 Instagram: @mentalperkpodcast

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Episode 75- Boxer to entrepreneur

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2025/06/04

Send us a text Today on Mental Perk, we’re joined by Chris Jones—a Dallas native whose journey from the boxing ring to the boardroom is all about grit, growth, and heart. Once a fighter, now a leader in roofing and life, Chris brings discipline, resilience, and real talk to everything he does. From training others to building his business, to raising a beautiful family—Chris shows us that the fight doesn’t end in the ring. Let’s dive into his powerful story of reinvention. 🔗 Follow Chris

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39:40

Episode 74- "Mental Health Across America: You Asked,...

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2025/05/28

Send us a text From New York to Nevada, Texas to Tennessee—y’all showed UP with the real questions about anxiety, depression, burnout, boundaries, and everything in between. 🙌 In this powerful Q&A episode, Karla and Brandi dive into raw, relatable mental health questions sent in from listeners all over the United States. 💥 No filter. No fluff. Just real talk that might be exactly what you needed to hear today. 🎧 Whether you're crying in traffic or setting boundaries with Aunt Karen—...

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52:08

Episode 73- Healing with Paws and Purpose. 🐾

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2025/05/21

Send us a text 🎙️ Welcome to Mental Perk! 🎙️ Today’s episode is all about healing with paws and purpose. 🐾 We’re joined by Traci Pryor from the Pet Partners Therapy Animal Program to talk about how YOU and your pet can become a therapy animal team and bring real comfort to those who need it most. From hospitals to schools, this volunteer opportunity is changing lives one tail wag at a time. 🐶🐱 ✨ Whether it’s a dog, cat, or something a little different—your animal could be someone’s peace. 💥

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Mental Perk Vol 72 -Surviving Sepsis & Trauma: Amber...

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2025/05/14

Send us a text Amber DeWitt’s birth story turned into a fight for her life. What was supposed to be a peaceful water birth in a birthing center quickly turned into an emergency C-section and life-threatening complications. After battling sepsis shock, multiple surgeries, and months of recovery, Amber is sharing her journey of healing, faith, and mental health struggles. In this raw and emotional testimony, Amber opens up about the trauma she faced, the impact on her mental health, and how she...

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Episode 71-Faith, Family & Aneurysm Survival:...

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2025/05/07

Send us a text Meet Bridgette King: wife of 30 years to Travis, mom to Lydia, Emily, and Ryan, mother-in-law to Noah, and Honey to Joshua. As an assistant principal in a top-tier school district, Bridgette balances her passion for education with a deep commitment to family and faith. But Bridgette's journey took an unexpected turn in 2004 when she was diagnosed with HHT (Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia), a rare genetic disorder affecting blood vessel development. Then, in 2017, a routin...

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47:48

Episode 70- "College Life, Mental Health, and...

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2025/04/30

Send us a text Join us as we welcome our inspiring guest, Carter Kindla (@carterkindla)! Carter is a college student at the University of Texas at Arlington, majoring in Audio Production and a proud member of the university band. Beyond academics, Carter is passionate about health, wellness, and mental resilience—spending time at the gym with friends, enjoying outdoor walks with music, and living a life committed to growth. Through personal experience, ongoing therapy, and a strong background...

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Episode 69- Navigating Mental Health as a Single Mom...

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2025/04/23

Send us a text Navigating Mental Health as a Single Mom to a Child with Special Needs This week on Mental Perk, we sit down with Faith Longbottom—a resilient single mom and passionate mental health advocate. Faith opens up about her personal journey navigating the highs and lows of mental health while raising a child with special needs. Through raw and honest conversation, Faith shares how her struggles became the foundation for her advocacy work. She sheds light on the real challenges famili...

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Episode 68- "How Women Can Protect Themselves |...

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2025/04/16

Send us a text In today’s episode, Brandi and Karla dive into a powerful and essential conversation: How Women Can Protect Themselves—covering everything from self-defense tips and situational awareness to what it really means to feel safe, prepared, and confident in today’s world. We’re also talking about our exciting upcoming event—UNSTOPPABLE: A Day of Empowerment for Women, happening May 17th, 2025! 💥 This one-day experience is packed with beginner and advanced firearms training,

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Episode 67- "Church Trauma, Therapist Abuse & Healing...

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2025/04/09

Send us a text Coming Wednesday! Episode 67 Amy Land is a survivor, advocate, and entrepreneur who has spent the last 20 years in Western North Carolina—seven of those in Brevard. Alongside her husband of 32 years, she’s served in full-time ministry and helped launch Grace Brevard Church. As a top-producing fitness trainer and founder of PurplPlace, Amy brings over 16 years of experience in personal training and holistic wellness. Amy’s journey is deeply personal—she is a survivor of groomi...

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Episode 66 – Can ChatGPT Replace Your Therapist?

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2025/04/02

Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode, Karla and Brandi tackle a question that’s becoming more relevant every day: Can artificial intelligence take the place of a human therapist? 🤖🧠 With the rise of mental health apps and tools like ChatGPT, many people are turning to AI for support, guidance, and even emotional validation. But what are the benefits—and what are the potential risks? Is it just a helpful supplement, or could it actually replace traditional therapy in some

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