Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!
“Don’t look to the bottle, the knife, or the gun… Look for the soul you’ll become!
Welcome to “Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!”, where humor meets heart—and things get uncomfortably real!
Join our fearless host, “The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective,” a lovable goofball navigating life with Schizoaffective Disorder who boldly asked, “What the hell… why not turn my traumatic experiences into a podcast for the enjoyment of others?”
He is often joined by his wise, “elderly” co-host, “IndyPocket,” an unapologetically candid mental health professional and lifelong mentor who adds his invaluable insight to the show!
In this unscripted “bro hang,” I plunge into the labyrinth of mental illness with all the candor and chaos of an unfiltered improv troupe at a hole-in-the-wall comedy club. Expect gut-busting anecdotes and uncomfortably dark humor—so dark it might just need a spotlight—as well as frank conversations that perfectly bridge the chasm between struggle and support.
I’m here to unpack the complexities of mental health, debunk the stigma, and share our own experiences—where every topic is fair game in our whimsical yet serious banter.
You’ll never know where our conversations will go… because frankly, I DON’T EVEN KNOW… And that’s the beauty of it!
From enlightening interviews with brave souls battling their own demons to laid-back discussions about coping mechanisms and the stark realities of life in a world that often misunderstands, this is your go-to podcast for catharsis, featuring plenty of laughs, hard truths, and a tear or two along the way.
This podcast serves as the spearhead for this transformative movement, and I’ve already taken the first step by establishing my Discord community, “The STRUGGLE Bus.” This space is intended for open dialogue, support, and connection as we all work together to navigate our mental health journeys.
We ALL have struggles and something valuable to share in the conversation!
I’m just a lovable dumbass creating a safe space where it’s perfectly acceptable to laugh morbidly at the absurdities of living with mental illness while embracing vulnerability and authenticity.
So, leave your sensitivity at the door and prepare to open your minds to a truly unique experience that just might teach you how to laugh at ANYTHING—even the darkest corners of life!
”Laughter is the best medicine… SO LET’S TAKE OUR DAMN PILLS!”
Stop crying, lighten up and join me as we BEAT THE MENTAL HEALTH OUT OF IT!
Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!
“Why Should We CHOOSE Our Own Path To Finding God?”
Welcome to “Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!” with your hosts, The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective and IndyPocket!
We’re diving headfirst into the chaos of faith, religion, and personal truth in this episode. (Which is “technically” part 2)
We don’t hate on religion, but we dismantle the performance of religion, call out the hypocrisy, and dare to laugh at the absurdity—all while we stay grounded in our lived experience.
We’ll discuss it all, including:
- Faith Isn’t A Script — It’s A Fight!
Forget what you were told. Belief isn’t clean, pure, or simple. It’s messy, personal, and often painful, just like mental health.
- Religion As Control Vs. Religion As Growth
We break down how religion can be a prison or a pathway—depending on who’s holding the keys.
- The God Complex In Community Spaces
Churches talk about humility but operate like courts of law. Community shouldn’t feel like conformity!
- Personal Experience Over Preaching
Don’t quote a Bible verse at someone who’s been to hell and back. Try offering acceptance instead of judgment.
- Double Standards In Organized Religion
Forgiveness for some, damnation for others. Why do so many religious institutions only follow the rules when it’s convenient?
- Creation, Destruction, And The Ugly Middle
Faith can save you or destroy you—or both. And sometimes, you need to burn everything down before you find truth.
- Finding Humor In Holy Chaos
The best way to stay sane while talking about religion? Laugh at it. If God’s real, He can handle the joke. He’s a big boy! (or woman…)
- Spirituality Without The Branding
You don’t need to wear a label to believe in something bigger. Your faith is YOUR’S alone!
- Tolerance Isn’t Just For The Liberal Left
True faith requires listening, not lecturing. Acceptance isn’t weakness—it’s maturity.
- Mystery Over The Dogma
Not having all the answers is the point. Maybe the only honest faith is the one that admits it doesn’t know everything… Hmmm…
Come with us on a profound journey as we BEAT THE MENTAL HEALTH OUT OF our souls!
New Episodes Posted On 1st & 3rd Monday Of Each Month!
JOIN “The STRUGGLE Bus” Discord - https://discord.gg/emFXKuWKNA
“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”
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- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/defectiveschizoaffective?igsh=bHdpa3ZwbmlmeDhp&utm_source=qr
- YouTube - https://youtube.com/@defectiveschizoaffective?si=50fZbxswhsc5FF_r
“IndyPocket”
- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@indypocket?_t=ZP-8ux1irT5wuU&_r=1
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/indypocket?igsh=MWh5aHJ3aGRiZmU0Nw==
- YouTube - https://youtube.com/@absolutezen?si=d803qy3jBGgU7Mnb
*Cover by Ryan Manning
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