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The Madhappy Podcast131: A Madhappy Milestone, a Personal MilestoneWelcome to Episode 131 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week Peiman, Mason and Phineas sit down to discuss a major company milestone with the launch of a flagship store at 8906 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles. The conversation then moves to a personal milestone in Mason's physical health journey.
We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help
The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and...
2023-11-1627 min
The Madhappy Podcast119: Suzy Antonyan on Fitness, Bullying, and Self-LoveWelcome to Episode 119 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Suzy Antonyan on the show to learn more about her mental health experiences growing up & throughout her recent fitness journey.
To kick things off, Mason and Suzy talk about her inspiration to pursue a health transformation, working with Ilya Fedorovich and Xeela Fitness (4:52). Suzy opens up about how her weight and body-image affected her mental health throughout her childhood (7:31), before sharing the most difficult aspects of her weight-loss journey (17:13).
Mason and Suzy get into a conversation about the self-love she developed...
2023-08-2449 min
The Madhappy Podcast98: Colleen Quigley on Pressure, Running, and BalanceWelcome to Episode 98 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, in honor of our forthcoming collaboration with lululemon, we are excited to sit down with lululemon Global Ambassador & athlete Colleen Quigley to learn more about her mental health experience as an Olympic runner competing for the United States.
We kick things off as Mason asks Colleen to share how she was first introduced to running (7:17) and her process of falling in love with the sport (12:01).
Colleen and Mason talk about the ebbs and flows of mental toughness on the track (25:15) before Colleen opens up about the...
2023-03-301h 07
The Madhappy Podcast97: Kenneth Cole on Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, and PurposeWelcome to Episode 97 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Kenneth Cole onto the show to learn more about his experiences as an entrepreneur and his goals to instill change through his work and messaging.
We kick things off as Peiman and Kenneth talk about what inspired Kenneth to consider social impact as a pillar of his company ethos (2:23), moving the two into a conversation surrounding the importance of purpose (6:14).
Kenneth speaks to the value of time from both a business and personal perspective (7:20) before sharing how he hopes to support...
2023-03-2324 min
The Madhappy Podcast96: Erick The Architect on Music, Well Being, and GenuinityWelcome to Episode 96 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Erick The Architect onto the show to learn more about his mental health journey growing up in Flatbush and navigating the music industry.
We kick things off as Mason asks Erick to elaborate on his childhood experience growing up in Brooklyn, NY (5:45), leading the two into a discussion about Erick’s path to pursuing music after college (10:24).
Erick speaks to the mental health realities he faced at the age of 14 when his mom got sick (17:56), and how going on tour in hi...
2023-03-161h 15
The Madhappy Podcast95: Peiman Raf on Optimism, Building, and Learning on The Danny Miranda PodcastWelcome to Episode 95 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to share a special episode, featured from the Danny Miranda Podcast:
Peiman Raf is the cofounder and CEO of Madhappy. The brand has been worn by people like LeBron James, Jay-Z, Gigi Hadid, Spike Lee, and Larry David, In this conversation, we spoke about optimism, Peiman’s strategy for learning, getting cut from the basketball team, what its like when celebrities wear his brand, and the first moments of frustration and success with the brand.
Listen to The Danny Miranda Podcast.
We...
2023-03-091h 32
The Madhappy Podcast94: Montana Tucker on Social Media, Holocaust Education, and Mental HealthWelcome to Episode 94 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Montana Tucker onto the show to learn more about her mental health experiences growing up in the entertainment industry and her inspiration to educate her community about the Holocaust and other important historical and current events.
We kick things off as Peiman asks Montana to share more on her experiences growing up in Florida and how she decided to pursue a career in dancing (4:54). Montana speaks to the realities of being a child of divorce, explaining why she needed to pause her career...
2023-03-0238 min
The Madhappy Podcast93: A Conversation on Decompartmentalization, Boundaries, and Self-AdvocacyWelcome to Episode 93 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week Mason, Peiman, and Phineas sit down to talk about their goals heading into the spring (1:09).
Mason shares his hopes to understand how to decompartmentalize and merge the varying aspects of his life (2:40), Peiman talks through his goal to relate and support the people he loves (11:39), and Phineas wraps up the episode speaking to his hope to better advocate for himself professionally and personally (18:15).
Ask us a question: https://beams.fm/madhappy/podcast
We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not...
2023-02-2327 min
The Madhappy Podcast92: Maddi Bragg on YouTube, Change, and Mental HealthWelcome to Episode 92 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Maddi Bragg onto the show to learn more about her mental health journey throughout the ebbs and flows of her social media & restaurant careers.
We kick things off as Mason asks Maddi about her entrance onto the YouTube platform (5:55) and how it evolved once she picked up a large following in her teenage years (10:40). Maddi shares more on the realities of moving to LA alone before she was eighteen (14:53) and speaks to why she decided to take a break from social media in 2019 (23:45).
2023-02-161h 02
The Madhappy Podcast91: Tyler Haney on Entrepreneurship, Movement, and CommunityWelcome to Episode 91 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Tyler Haney onto the show to learn more about how she has worked to support her mental health as an entrepreneur and female founder.
We kick things off as Peiman asks Ty to share more on her experiences growing up in Boulder, Colorado (4:02) before Ty speaks to what drew her to pursue an undergraduate degree at Parsons School of Design in New York City (5:20).
Ty talks through her experiences in the city that served as inspiration to start her first company...
2023-02-0939 min
The Madhappy Podcast90: Sophia Kelly on Anxiety, Rebuilding, and Support SystemsWelcome to Episode 90 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Sophia Kelly onto the show to learn more about her mental health journey since growing up in Los Angeles and navigating the creator industry.
We kick things off as Mason and Sophia talk about their experiences with therapy as children (4:38) before Sophia shares more on her experiences with anxiety and medication as a young adult in Los Angeles (9:17).
Mason and Sophia talk about the pressures of building a community in high school (11:02), before the two relate about not pursuing a college...
2023-02-021h 03
The Madhappy Podcast89: Feel Together™ & The 8-Minute Phone CallWelcome to Episode 89 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week Mason, Peiman, and Phineas sit down to talk about the goals for Madhappy in the retail space (3:02), the inspiration behind Madhappy’s new slogan Feel Together™ (7:02), and the power & importance of the 8-minute phone call (11:13).
We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help
The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not...
2023-01-2624 min
The Madhappy Podcast88: Landon Barker on Mental Health, Music, and DerealizationWelcome to Episode 88 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Landon Barker onto the show to learn more about his mental health journey.
We kick off the episode as Mason asks Landon to speak about his experiences growing up in Los Angeles (2:28), before the two get into a conversation about family and the different ways families can evolve and come together over time (7:42).
Landon talks about his evolution from Rap to Rock in the music space (14:40), sharing more on where he finds creative and professional inspiration (19:34).
The two move i...
2023-01-1955 min
The Madhappy Podcast87: Dr. Igor Galynker on Mental Healthcare, Optimism and Suicide PreventionWelcome to Episode 87 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome renowned psychiatrist, clinician and researcher, Dr. Igor Galynker onto the show to learn more about his personal mental health journey and his work in the mental health space.
We kick off the episode with a conversation about optimism (6:56) before Mason asks Dr. Galynker about his childhood in Russia and what led him to pursue a career in psychiatry and mental health (16:08).
Dr. Galynker speaks to his inspiration and reason to found the Galynker Family Center for Bipolar Disorder (18:35), before Mason asks...
2023-01-1257 min
The Madhappy Podcast86: Jennifer Freed on Astrology, Connection, and PsychologyWelcome to Episode 86 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome the renowned psychological astrologer Jennifer Freed onto the show to learn more about her mental health journey and her path to studying and pursuing a career to consult on psychological, spiritual, and educational topics.
We kick off the episode as Mason asks Jennifer to share how she found her passions for astrology and psychology (3:44). Jennifer then takes the time to read Mason’s chart and the two discuss her findings and how they relate to his past and present life (10:29).
Mason as...
2023-01-0548 min
The Madhappy Podcast85: Josh Richards - 2022 Greatest HitsWelcome to Episode 85 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are highlighting one of our favorite conversations of the year with Josh Richards.
We kick off the episode as Josh shares how he got his start in the social media space (2:43), before Mason and Peiman ask Josh about his transition from living in Canada with family (7:32) to moving out to LA to live with creators (12:44).
The group discusses the pressures that Josh has faced by having a camera on his every move throughout his rise in fame and the ups and the downs that came...
2022-12-2943 minThe Madhappy Podcast84: Jay Shetty - 2022 Greatest HitsWelcome to Episode 84 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are highlighting one of our favorite conversations of the year with Jay Shetty.
We kick off the episode as Jay shares more about his formative years (5:27) and what ultimately pushed him to explore monkhood (16:38). Mason and Jay discuss the awe effect and the importance of spending time relating to nature, rather than machinery (27:19).
Jay explains the differences between loneliness and solitude and shares the benefits of spending time alone (27:19), before opening up about why he decided to stop practicing monkhood (37:43). The group talks about ego (49:32...
2022-12-2256 min
The Madhappy Podcast83: 2022 Year in ReviewWelcome to Episode 83 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week Mason, Peiman, and Phineas take time to reflect on the year, each speaking to their personal rose, bud, and thorn of 2022 (3:18) before highlighting their favorite podcast memories and episodes throughout the year (24:48).
We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help
The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement...
2022-12-1532 min
The Madhappy Podcast82: Dr. Elisa Hallerman on Sobriety, Trauma, and Depth PsychologyWelcome to Episode 82 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Dr. Elisa Hallerman onto the show to learn more about what motivated her to move away from the entertainment agency world to found her own agency, centered around helping people achieve optimal wellness.
We kick things off as Mason asks Dr. Hallerman to share more about her background and diverse career evolution (1:30). Dr. Hallerman speaks to her sobriety journey and how in part, her yearning to understand addiction and trauma in more depth, led her to pursue a master’s and doctorate from Pa...
2022-12-0853 min
The Madhappy Podcast81: Nailea Devora on Mental Health, Transitions, and TherapyWelcome to Episode 81 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome creator Nailea Devora onto the show to learn more about her journey and the mental health realities she has experienced transitioning from Texas to Los Angeles to pursue her career.
We kick off the episode as Mason asks Nailea what originally drew her to post on YouTube (5:53) before the two talk about Nailea’s experience growing up with her mom in Texas before moving out to Los Angeles after graduating high school (12:10).
Mason and Nailea talk about sibling dynamics (16:54) and the law...
2022-12-0159 min
The Madhappy Podcast80: Lexi Hidalgo on Vulnerability, Therapy, and GratitudeWelcome to Episode 80 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome creator & yoga instructor Lexi Hidalgo onto the show to learn more about her mental health experiences and what inspired her to pursue yoga and social media throughout the different stages of her life thus far.
We kick off the episode as Peiman asks Lexi about her time growing up in Florida (6:58) before Lexi speaks to yoga as a practice, how it helped her with her anxiety, and why she worked to become an instructor herself in middle school (8:27).
Peiman and Lexi...
2022-11-2140 min
The Madhappy Podcast79: Alex Ferreira on Mindfulness, Success, and SkiingWelcome to Episode 79 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome professional skier, Alex Ferreira, onto the show to learn more about his mental health evolution as an Olympic athlete.
We kick things off as Mason asks Alex about his training routine, as Alex speaks to the tools he utilizes on a daily basis, such as meditation and affirmations, to support his mental health (6:39). Alex talks about the evolution of his mindset leading up to competition (8:27) before the two get into a conversation about the feelings that come after wins and losses (13:59).
...
2022-11-1741 min
The Madhappy Podcast78: Natalie Noel on Balance, Personal Growth, and Mental HealthWelcome to Episode 78 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Natalie Noel onto the show to hear more about her mental health journey.
We kick things off as Peiman asks Natalie about her childhood growing up outside of Chicago (2:40). Natalie shares more about the experiences that led her to move out to Los Angeles during her final semester of college before deciding to relocate to the west coast full time after school (10:29).
The two talk through how Natalie worked to balance her more public-facing, social media career with her more private-facing...
2022-11-1040 min
The Madhappy Podcast77: Zak Williams on Therapy, Sobriety, and HappinessWelcome to Episode 77 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Zak Williams, host of Lemonada Media's “Call For Help” podcast, onto the show to hear more about his mental health journey and his reasoning to lead a sober lifestyle & found PYM.
We kick off the episode as Peiman asks Zak to share more on his childhood and first conscious mental health experiences (2:31) leading the two into a conversation about therapy and Zak’s evolving relationship with therapy (11:42).
Peiman and Zak talk about the inspiration behind Zak’s company PYM (15:27) before Zak opens up...
2022-11-0338 min
The Madhappy Podcast76: Anna Sitar on Positivity, Authenticity, and GrowthWelcome to Episode 76 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Anna Sitar onto the show to learn more about the evolution of her career as a content creator and ways she works to practice positivity to support her mental health.
We kick off the episode as Mason asks Anna to share more on the experiences that led her to TikTok and what motivated her to switch from engineering to content creation (4:57). Anna talks through her relationship with content and how it has ebbed and flowed since building a community online (9:28) before the two...
2022-10-2753 min
The Madhappy Podcast75: Johnny Orlando on Music, Mental Health, and HonestyWelcome to Episode 75 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Johnny Orlando onto the show to hear more about his mental health journey throughout his music career.
We kick off the episode as Johnny shares more on how Musical.ly served as a catalyst for his success in the music industry (7:52) before Peiman asks Johnny to share more on his childhood experiences moving schools and trying to find himself on a personal and professional level (17:04).
The two get into a conversation about the realities of insecurity and how social media plays...
2022-10-2043 min
The Madhappy Podcast74: Maisie Williams on Identity, Vulnerability, and TherapyWelcome to Episode 74 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Maisie Williams onto the show to hear more about her experiences starring as a young actress on a globally renowned television series and the effects it has had on her mental health.
We kick off the episode as Maisie opens up about her struggle to find and understand her identity in real life while playing Arya Stark in the Game of Thrones franchise (8:35). Peiman asks Maisie how she worked to balance her personal and professional life throughout her time on set (11:32), leading the...
2022-10-1349 min
The Madhappy Podcast73: World Mental Health Day SpecialWelcome to Episode 73 of The Madhappy Podcast. In celebration of World Mental Health Day and the establishment of The Madhappy Foundation Pediatric Psychiatric Fund at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), we are excited to share a special episode today.
Through our fund, we will target efforts around adolescents with anxiety disorders – the most common youth mental health problem that commonly goes undetected and untreated.
Early detection and intervention can change the trajectory of young people’s lives, but we lack tools to help health care providers identify anxiety disorders early in children.
Dr. Meg B...
2022-10-1038 min
The Madhappy Podcast72: Sobriety, Recovery, and TransitionsWelcome to Episode 72 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, Peiman, Mason, and Phineas catch up and each bring a personal or mental health in the news topic to the conversation.
Mason kicks off the episode, opening up about his recent experiences related to his sobriety and recovery goals (2:36). Phineas shares about his recent move and how the transition affected his mental health in an unexpected way (14:10).
The group has a conversation about the Manti Te'o documentary, before wrapping up as Peiman shares a few more mental health related media recommendations (20:03).
I’m Still He...
2022-10-0628 min
The Madhappy Podcast71: Doug Bopst on Accountability, Facing Adversity, and Confidence BuildingWelcome to Episode 71 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Doug Bopst onto the show to learn more about the experiences that led him to serving ninety days in prison after being found guilty of “possession with intent to sell” and how he has worked to move his life in a different direction since his arrest in 2008.
We kick off the episode as Mason asks Doug about his childhood experiences in Baltimore (2:30) moving the two into a conversation about the realities that led Doug to begin using and dealing drugs (9:00).
Doug talk...
2022-09-291h 04
The Madhappy Podcast70: Roy Woods on Depression, Music, and AuthenticityWelcome to Episode 70 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Roy Woods onto the show to learn more about his mental health experiences throughout childhood and throughout his career as a rapper.
Mason and Roy kick off the episode as Roy speaks about his childhood and familial relationships with his sisters and mother (3:39) prior to opening up about his experiences with depression since the age of 13 (7:03). Mason asks Roy about what pulled him towards music (14:37) and the steps he took to excel and relate to his growing audience prior to signing with OVO (17:57).
2022-09-2235 min
The Madhappy Podcast69: Emily Morse on Sexual Health, Relationships, and Well-BeingWelcome to Episode 69 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Emily Morse onto the show to learn more about her mission to liberate the conversation about sex and pleasure.
We kick the episode off as Emily shares more on her childhood experience (3:48) and what led her to pursue a career centered around sex and sexual education (10:37). Mason asks Emily about how anxiety and other mental health factors play a role in sexual health (22:18), as the two move into a conversation about ways to connect with your partner through the ebbs and flows of...
2022-09-151h 04
The Madhappy Podcast68: Mason Spector and Phineas Ellis on Adolescent Mental HealthWelcome to Episode 68 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, Mason and Phineas reflect and discuss their thoughts stemming from an episode of The Daily, titled “Inside the Adolescent Mental Health Crisis,” released on August 30th, 2022.
We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help
The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
2022-09-0828 min
The Madhappy Podcast67: Lauren Jauregui on Presence, Self-Care, and CreativityWelcome to Episode 67 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Lauren Jauregui onto the show to hear more about her personal and professional evolution in the music industry.
We kick off the episode as Lauren speaks about her childhood experiences growing up as a child of immigrants in a Catholic household (3:23) before Mason and Lauren talk about the importance of presence and conscious decision making (12:02).
Lauren shares more on her writing process (22:54) and her experience rising to fame in an accelerated manner after being placed into the female group Fifth Harmony...
2022-09-011h 04
The Madhappy Podcast66: VicBlends on Optimism, Inspiration, and ImpactWelcome to Episode 66 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Victor Fontanez, also known as Vic Blends, onto the show to learn more about the experiences that led him to become a barber and how his work has positively affected the mental health of himself and his community.
We kick things off as Victor talks on how and why he decided to cut hair (2:21), before Peiman asks Vic how he went from cutting his friends' hair to building a large social media presence based around cutting hair and community building (7:51).
The...
2022-08-2531 min
The Madhappy Podcast65: (Greatest Hits) Noah Beck on Family, Perspective, and RelationshipsWelcome to Episode 65 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are running one of our favorite episodes from last year, Noah Beck.
In this episode we learn about his journey in the TikTok and social media world and how his rise in fame has affected his life and mental health.
We kick off the episode by sharing what we are grateful for (3:10) and move into a discussion about the pros and cons that come with routine comfort (6:38).
Noah speaks on childhood, relationships with his two older sisters, and the work ethic he fostered...
2022-08-181h 00
The Madhappy Podcast64: Cody Ko on Motivation, Anxiety, and Confidence BuildingWelcome to Episode 64 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Cody Ko onto the show to learn more about his experiences with anxiety and ways he is working to regain confidence in himself and his content since the pandemic.
We kick off the episode as Peiman asks Cody to speak about his experiences growing up in Calgary, Canada, leading the two into a conversation about Cody’s motivations to dive competitively (3:23). The two touch on the pressures that stem from having high-achieving parental figures (9:16) before Cody shares why he has recently chosen to be...
2022-08-1147 min
The Madhappy Podcast63: Sam Lamott on Sobriety, Consistency, and FulfillmentWelcome to Episode 63 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Sam Lamott onto the show to learn more about his experiences with addiction & sobriety and how he has worked to understand and embrace life since being sober.
We kick off the episode with a conversation about nature versus nurture (2:20) before touching on the importance of working through different emotions to find experiences that bring gradual fulfillment (5:41).
Sam shares about his battle with addiction as Peiman asks Sam what changed and pushed him towards sobriety (10:33) and Mason and Sam talk about the...
2022-08-0447 min
The Madhappy Podcast62: Michael Le on Dancing, Entrepreneurship, and TikTokWelcome to Episode 62 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Micheal Le onto the show to learn more about his evolution in the social media world since starting as a dancer in his formative years.
Mason kicks off the episode asking Michael about his childhood in Florida (2:31) before the two get into a conversation about what inspired Michael to dance and try to make a name for himself across social media (6:01).
Michael shares his reasoning behind dropping out of high school after his sophomore year (14:54) and how he has worked to...
2022-07-2850 min
The Madhappy Podcast60: Carter Barnhart on Charlie Health and Mental Health TreatmentWelcome to Episode 60 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Carter Barnhart onto the show to learn more about Charlie Health, her company on a mission to provide accessible personalized mental health treatment.
We start off as Mason asks Carter to share what inspired her to start Charlie Health (2:41) and to elaborate on the process of working with Charlie Health to gain access to treatment (6:37). The two get into a conversation of the biggest challenges people of all ages are facing since the pandemic (7:37) and how important it is to continue to foster...
2022-07-1444 min
The Madhappy Podcast59: Connor Beaton on Masculinity, Self-Growth, and ForgivenessWelcome to Episode 59 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Connor Beaton onto the show to learn more about the inspiration behind his podcast, Man Talks, and his personal mental health story.
We kick off the episode as Connor shares about his experiences growing up with divorced parents (2:29), before the group gets into a conversation about the power of a father figure (7:21).
Connor opens up about the pain that he used to associate with masculinity (9:55) and how he has worked to confront his prior notions on masculinity and understand self-forgiveness (24:26) to...
2022-07-0746 min
The Madhappy Podcast58: Alec Benjamin on the Music Industry, Song Writing, and Mental HealthWelcome to Episode 58 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Alec Benjamin onto the show to learn more about his experiences as a singer / songwriter and how he has worked to support his mental health through the ebbs and flows of his career.
We kick off the episode as Alec shares his experiences finding and deciding to pursue a career in music (3:34) as the group talks about the differences in the industry today, compared to the late 1990s & early 2000s (12:26).
Alec speaks about the inspiration behind songs within his new album (19:36...
2022-06-3042 min
The Madhappy Podcast57: Rob Dial on Affirmation, Manifestation, and Self-ImprovementWelcome to Episode 57 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Rob Dial onto the show to learn more about the experiences that led him to creating his podcast, The Mindset Mentor, and how he uses the law of attraction and affirmation to better his daily life.
We kick off the episode as Peiman asks Rob to talk about his childhood experiences surrounding his parents’ divorce & dealing with the loss of his father to alcoholism when Rob was fifteen (2:52). The two move into a conversation about how Rob’s sales job at Cutco in part...
2022-06-2347 min
The Madhappy Podcast56: Miranda McKeon on Positivity, Cancer, and RemissionWelcome to Episode 56 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Miranda McKeon onto the show to learn more about her cancer & mental health journey from diagnosis to remission.
We kick off the episode learning more about Miranda’s childhood & entrance into the theater world (1:39) before Peiman asks Miranda to share her cancer diagnosis story (6:01). Miranda speaks about her experiences through treatment (11:55) and what motivated her to use her social media platforms to share her experiences with her following (17:43).
Peiman and Miranda talk about remission and how Miranda has worked to support he...
2022-06-1636 min
The Madhappy Podcast55: Jacob Sartorius on Bullying, Adoption, and Wim HofWelcome to Episode 55 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Jacob Sartorius onto the show to hear more about his experiences growing up on the Internet & how he has worked to support his mental health through the ebbs and flows of his childhood and career.
We kick off the episode as Jacob and Mason talk about adoption and their parental relationships (8:12). Jacob opens up about his experiences being bullied in school and online as he started gaining an audience through Vine and Musical.ly (11:37).
The group talks more on how Jacob...
2022-06-0941 min
The Madhappy Podcast54: FEWOCiOUS on Gender Identity, Art, and Mental HealthWelcome to Episode 54 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Victor Langlois, otherwise known as FEWOCiOUS, onto the show to learn about the experiences that drew him to understand & create art, how his life has evolved since coming out as trans, and how he uses art to share his personal stories with the world.
We kick off the episode as Peiman asks Victor to speak more about his childhood experiences and the struggles he faced growing up with his parents and grandparents throughout his formative years (5:00). Victor talks about how art and the internet allowed him...
2022-06-0257 min
The Madhappy Podcast53: First Year In ReviewWelcome to Episode 53 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week Peiman, Mason & Phineas take the time to reflect on a year of podcasting.
The group talks about their motivations to host and produce the podcast (1:09) and why they believe guests are also willing to come on the show and speak to their personal mental health journeys (3:46). Phineas shares how producing the show has allowed him to better understand the breadth of the mental health landscape (10:20), before Mason and Peiman talk about the evolution of their relationship since beginning the co-hosting experience together (12:48).
Peiman and Mason open up about how they have...
2022-05-3127 min
The Madhappy Podcast52: Jay Shetty on Monkhood, Solitude, and EgoWelcome to Episode 52 of The Madhappy Podcast.This week we are excited to welcome Jay Shetty onto the show to learn more about his experiences as a monk and the key lessons he took away from his time practicing that he continues to use to enhance his daily mental health and life.
We kick off the episode as Jay shares more about his formative years (5:12) and what ultimately pushed him to explore monkhood (16:12). Mason and Jay discuss the awe effect and the importance of spending time relating to nature, rather than machinery (22:47).
Jay explains the differences between loneliness and solitude...
2022-05-2655 min
The Madhappy Podcast51: Nastia Liukin on Gymnastics, Mental Health, & PressureWelcome to Episode 51 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are thrilled to welcome Nastia Liukin onto the show to hear more about her experiences as a professional gymnast and how she worked to support her mental health throughout her athletic career and retirement.
We kick off the show as Nastia shares some of her childhood experiences and what led her to pursue the sport of gymnastics (5:48). Peiman and Mason ask Nastia about the pressures that came with training for the Olympic Games (17:10) before Nastia opens up about the emotions that came along with her journey to the top of...
2022-05-191h 03
The Madhappy Podcast50: Jesse Israel on Meditation, Self-Care, and GratitudeWelcome to Episode 50 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome our longtime friend, Jesse Israel, onto the show to learn more about his past life experiences that led him to founding The Big Quiet, a mass meditation movement for all people.
We start the episode as Mason asks Jesse about his life and profession before starting The Big Quiet (5:29), as Jesse shares his journey about realizing he needed to make a change in his life and work to take care of himself through meditation and other self-care practices (17:29).
Mason and Jesse talk about the challenges that...
2022-05-1256 min
The Madhappy Podcast49: Josh Richards on Mental Health, Social Media, and ChangeWelcome to Episode 49 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome content creator and entrepreneur Josh Richards onto the show to learn more about his mental health journey prior and throughout his rise in the public eye.
We kick off the episode as Josh shares how he got his start in the social media space (2:37), before Mason and Peiman ask Josh about his transition from living in Canada with family to moving out to LA to live with creators (7:26).
The group discusses the pressures that Josh has faced by having a camera on his every move throughout...
2022-05-0543 min
The Madhappy Podcast48: Harley Finkelstein on Entrepreneurship, Immigration, and AnxietyWelcome to Episode 48 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Harley Finkelstein onto the show to learn more about his mental health experiences and journey to becoming the President of Shopify.
Peiman kicks off the episode asking Harley about his childhood, as Harley shares what it was like growing up in Canada as a second generation immigrant (6:41). The two then move into a conversation about Harley’s first, conscious mental health experience (13:55), before Harely shares his story behind joining Shopify (24:41).
Harley talks about his passion for entrepreneurship (31:53), speaking more on the highs and lows that come wi...
2022-04-2839 min
The Madhappy Podcast47: Ariela Safira on Mental Health, Entrepreneurship, and Self-CareWelcome to Episode 47 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Ariela Safira, to learn more about her mental health service company Real, that has been working not just to normalize mental health care but to celebrate it since 2019.
Mason kicks off the conversation asking Ariela why she chose to start a mental health company (2:40) as the two talk more on their personal experiences with mental health throughout childhood and young adulthood (9:14).
Ariela then talks more about Real (18:18), giving insight into the offerings and the reasoning behind the creation of said offerings on the mental wellness platform (21:28...
2022-04-2151 min
The Madhappy Podcast46: Madhappy's Fifth Year Anniversary with Peiman and MasonWelcome to Episode 46 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week Peiman and Mason celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of Madhappy by sharing highlights and memories of the brand over the past five years.
Peiman and Mason kick things off by taking the time to reflect on the big moments of 2017 (4:03) before sharing memories from 2018 (8:52). The two then discuss the highlights of 2019 (12:55), before talking about the moments of 2020 and 2021 and how the pandemic shifted their community and mental health message online (16:43).
Before wrapping up, Mason and Peiman touch on the highlights of 2022 so far and their goals for the future of the brand a...
2022-04-1429 min
The Madhappy Podcast45: Camila Coelho on Epilepsy, Pregnancy, and EntrepreneurshipWelcome to episode 45 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to have Camila Coelho onto the show to learn more about her experiences with epilepsy throughout her life and throughout her process of trying to build a family.
We kick off the episode as Peiman and Mason ask Camila about her experience immigrating from Brazil to the United States when she was fourteen (1:53), leading the group into a conversation about epilepsy, the seizure disorder that Camila has lived with since she was diagnosed as a child (8:19).
Camila speaks on the challenges she has faced when managing her epilepsy...
2022-04-0750 min
The Madhappy Podcast44: Arielle Vandenberg on Only-Child Life, Personal Growth, and the Entertainment IndustryWelcome to episode 44 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Arielle Vandenberg onto the show to learn more about her growth and mental health evolution both in her personal and professional world.
Mason kicks off the episode asking Arielle about her first mental health experience (3:01), before the duo moves into a conversation about the joys and struggles of being an only child (12:53).
Arielle shares more about her time and evolution in the entertainment industry, from Vine, to Instagram, to reality TV (24:09), as the two talk about the impact social media can have on one's mental health (33:15).
Mas...
2022-03-3155 min
The Madhappy Podcast43: Sibling Dynamics with Mason and PhineasWelcome to Episode 43 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, Mason and Phineas talk about siblings, diving into the evolution of the relationships between themselves and their brothers & sisters from childhood to adulthood.
Phineas and Mason kick off the episode as Mason shares more about his experiences moving from an only child to middle child of a blended family (6:06) as Phineas opens up about his experiences as the second of four children and how he has worked to build friendships with his siblings over the past few years (11:23).
The two talk on the importance of being able to rethink previous sibling...
2022-03-2436 min
The Madhappy Podcast42: Andrew D. Bernstein on Photography, Basketball, and InspirationWelcome to Episode 42 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Andrew D. Bernstein, also known to us as Andy, onto the show to learn more about the evolution of his career, since his childhood in New York, throughout the Showtime Lakers Era, and now as one of the most established sports photographers in the world.
Mason and Andy kick off the episode with a conversation about Andy’s childhood in Brooklyn and experiences at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst prior to moving to the West Coast to pursue photography (4:56).
Andy talks about the effects the move to...
2022-03-171h 14
The Madhappy Podcast41: Identity and Immigration with Peiman and MasonWelcome to Episode 41 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, Mason and Phineas talk to Peiman about his experience moving to America when he was six and how he worked to navigate and adapt to life in the States.
Phineas kicks off the episode asking Peiman about how his background has affected his mental health journey (4:19), leading the group into a conversation about the balancing act of maintaining culture and assimilating to new cultures as an immigrant (6:39).
Peiman speaks on identity (8:51), before wrapping up with a bit of advice for people who are also working through the ups and downs of...
2022-03-1016 min
The Madhappy Podcast40: Stephanie Shepherd on Race, Anxiety, and Mental Heath PrioritizationWelcome to Episode 40 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Stephanie Shepherd onto the show to learn more about her move from Ohio to Los Angeles and how she has worked to prioritize her mental health over the years.
We kick off the episode learning more about Stephanie's childhood and the reasoning behind her decision to move from Ohio to Los Angeles after high school (7:44). Stephanie opens up about the challenges that came with being bi-racial growing up (15:56) before sharing her first conscious mental health experience (25:22).
The group talks about Los Angeles life and Stephanie shares...
2022-03-0352 min
The Madhappy Podcast39: Johanna Kandel on Identifying and Navigating Eating DisordersWelcome to Episode 39 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Johanna Kandel, CEO of the non-profit National Alliance For Eating Disorders, to hear more about her motivation to increase conversation and access to important resources to support people who struggle with eating disorders around the world.
We kick off the episode as Johanna talks Mason through some of her childhood experiences (2:18), speaking about her process of identifying (7:23) and navigating her eating disorder (12:57). Johanna opens up about her recovery process (16:09), before shedding light on the inspiration behind her non-profit organization (31:11).
The two talk about ways to identify...
2022-02-2455 min
The Madhappy Podcast38: Routines & Habits with Mason and PeimanWelcome to Episode 38 of the Madhappy Podcast. This week, Mason and Peiman talk about the importance of building habits and routines into daily activity and life.
Phineas, our producer, kicks off the episode with a question about daily routine, asking both Peiman and Mason to verbalize a day in their lives (3:11). The group talks about the importance of self-care and the practices they utilize to maintain wellness throughout their daily and weekly activity (11:26), before wrapping up with a short conversation about exciting things coming soon (21:45).
To stay up to date on the latest podcast and mental health news subscribe to ou...
2022-02-1723 min
The Madhappy Podcast37: Peiman Raf on Immigration, Success, and Habit BuildingWelcome to Episode 37 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week Peiman shares his story, sharing more about his past experiences from childhood to present day.
We kick things off as Mason asks Peiman about his early childhood in Italy (2:22) before opening up about the challenges that came with moving to the states when he was six (6:32).
Peiman speaks on how striving for success has added pressure and a heightened sense of responsibility throughout his life (11:51), before sharing more about his ambitions and struggles throughout high school (21:13).
Mason asks Peiman about his college experiences (29:02) and initial career path (32:13), as Peiman opens up...
2022-02-1056 min
The Madhappy Podcast36: Growth & Identity with Peiman and MasonWelcome to Episode 36 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, Mason and Phineas, our producer, talk more about their personal experiences navigating and working to prioritize their mental health.
Mason speaks more on his continuous path to understand his identity and sense of self (2:52), moving the two into a conversation about the benefits of journaling (6:02) and the everyday societal norms that encourage exit behavior (8:15).
Phineas asks Mason to talk more about love addiction and how it can manifest and affect people in different ways (11:29) before the two wrap up with a conversation about balance (14:50).
We talk about some serious topics on...
2022-02-0321 min
The Madhappy Podcast35: Selema Masekela on Childhood, Anxiety, and SurfingWelcome to Episode 35 of The Madhappy Podcast. We kick off the episode talking about our goals for the new year (4:07), as Peiman asks Selema about his childhood living in two very opposing homes and lifestyles (10:40).
Selema opens up about his relationships with his father and step father (14:27) as Mason shares the challenges that came with the confusion of not having a relationship with his biological father and the importance of recognizing them to heal and grow as an individual (16:39).
The group talks about the idea of an invisible backpack filled with history and memories (20:13), as Peiman asks Selema about the...
2022-01-271h 05
The Madhappy Podcast34: Gretchen Rubin on Happiness, Human Nature, and PerspectiveWelcome to Episode 34 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome writer & podcaster Gretchen Rubin onto the show to learn more about her experiences exploring happiness and human nature.
We kick off the episode as Gretchen shares what first intrigued her to better understand and research happiness (4:27). Gretchen opens up about how she finds personal happiness (9:03), moving us into a conversation about the importance of fostering and maintaining interpersonal relationships (12:26).
Peiman and Gretchen talk about the difference between loneliness and solitude (17:23) before Gretchen speaks on the 21 strategies she utilizes to change and form habits (21:06).
The duo discusses h...
2022-01-2047 min
The Madhappy Podcast33: Lindsey Vonn on Depression, Ski Culture, and InjuryWelcome to Episode 33 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Lindsey Vonn onto the show to hear about how her experiences in the ski racing community affected her mental health throughout her career.
We kick off the episode with a discussion about competition and how Lindsey used adrenaline and her love for speed to advance in the ski world (10:04). Lindsey shares more about her childhood and how her family’s move from Minnesota to Colorado caused internal pressure (18:39) and affected the relationships with her siblings (20:51).
Lindsey opens up about her first, conscious experiences with depression and th...
2022-01-1351 min
The Madhappy Podcast32: Tinx - 2021 Greatest HitsWelcome to Episode 32 of The Madhappy Podcast.
This week, we are very excited to bring back another one of our favorite conversations of 2021 with Tinx to hear about her growth as a content creator and her experiences with anxiety throughout her life in both the private and now public eye.
We jump into a conversation about habits (02:51) before Tinx shares how she identified, experienced, and handled anxiety throughout her childhood in London and the states (08:32).
Tinx talks about how her anxiety affected her mental and physical state as a teenager which in part, pushed her to begin therapy (12:27), moving us...
2022-01-0650 min
The Madhappy Podcast31: Emma Chamberlain - 2021 Greatest HitsWelcome to Episode 31 of The Madhappy Podcast.
This week, we are highlighting one of our favorite conversations of the year with creator, entrepreneur and fellow podcaster Emma Chamberlain.
We talk about Emma’s podcast and the inspiration for her show “Anything Goes” (1:19) before getting into our own recent challenges (5:25) and learning about Emma’s support system and why she has chosen to keep her circle tight to help her mental health (11:26).
Next, we discuss all the pressures that come with millions of subscribers as Emma opens up about her relationship with social media (19:51) and shares how she was able to stay tru...
2021-12-3047 min
The Madhappy Podcast30: Year In Review with Mason and PeimanWelcome to Episode 30 of The Madhappy Podcast.
This week, Peiman and Mason take the time to look back on the year from their podcast, brand, and personal lenses.
We start off by reflecting on 2021 as Mason and Peiman share their highlights and lowlights throughout the year (1:58). Peiman shares about his experiences beginning therapy this year (6:21) as Mason talks about his goals moving into the new year (12:23).
Mason and Peiman welcome our producer, Phineas Ellis, onto the show to have him lead a conversation about the episodes released in 2021 (18:17) before the group wraps up by wishing everyone a happy holiday season a...
2021-12-2337 min
The Madhappy Podcast29: Logic - RemasteredWelcome to Episode 29 of The Madhappy Podcast.
This week, we remastered one of our favorite conversations of the year with Logic.
Logic, known as Bobby, starts off the episode by talking with Peiman and Mason about his mental health experiences and how they have shaped him into the artist, father, and person that he is today.
We get right into it with Logic’s earliest memory of his mental health (4:52), all the way up to how it affected his music career (12:47).
He speaks on how he has handled being a black rapper who looks white (18:44) and the inspiration behind 1-800-2...
2021-12-1653 min
The Madhappy Podcast28: Mike Posner on Fame, Happiness, and Mental Health MaintenanceWelcome to Episode 28 of The Madhappy Podcast.
This week we are excited to have Mike Posner onto the show to learn more about his journey and mental health experiences in the music industry.
Mason kicks off the episode by asking Mike about his childhood in the Midwest (2:47) as Mike speaks about his entrance into the music world and how his mentors, in part, shaped him into the artist he became throughout his career (6:22).
Mike speaks about how he never had the “I Made It” moment (14:48) and how he takes ownership in his happiness and ability to live in the present (19:10).
Mason...
2021-12-0951 min
The Madhappy Podcast27: Brianna LaPaglia on Mental Health, Family Dynamics, and Career PathWelcome to Episode 27 of The Madhappy Podcast.
This week we are excited to welcome Brianna LaPaglia onto the show to learn more about her experiences with mental health and anxiety throughout childhood and rise in social media.
We start off by getting into a conversation about Bri’s childhood experiences growing up in South Boston and why, at first, she chose not to talk about her past on her social media channels (5:08).
Bri speaks about her first experiences with anxiety and depression (13:55) and shares more about her relationships with her family and how they affected her at a young age (23:03).
Ma...
2021-12-021h 00
The Madhappy Podcast26: Thanksgiving Mailbag with Peiman and MasonWelcome to Episode 26 of The Madhappy Podcast.
This week Mason and Peiman take time to reflect on their podcast experience so far (1:29), speak a bit about what’s coming up for the brand (3:46), and answer some of our listeners’ mailbag questions (6:32).
We’re excited to partner with CashApp on a new initiative to support your mental health. Every week, we’ll be giving out $200 to a handful of listeners with the hope that you can put this money towards something that can better your mental health.
To enter, write a review for The Madhappy Podcast on Apple Podcasts, including your $Cashtag...
2021-11-2526 min
The Madhappy Podcast25: Rob Dyrdek on Routine, Skating Culture, and PositivityWelcome to Episode 25 of The Madhappy Podcast.
Today we welcome Rob Dyrdek onto the show to learn about how he keeps a positive mindset throughout his daily routine and hear about his mental health journey up to this point in his life.
We kick off the episode with a discussion about qualitative awareness as Rob speaks about and how the technique allows you to identify the aspects of your life that are consistent anchors (7:17). We talk about the importance of finding activities and the core systems that provide energy rather than take energy (17:45) as Rob talks about how, with these...
2021-11-1849 min
The Madhappy Podcast24: Victoria Garrick on Social Media, Student-Athlete Experiences, and Mental WellnessWelcome to Episode 24 of The Madhappy Podcast.
This week we are excited to welcome Victoria Garrick onto the show to hear more about her experiences with mental health and how she found a way to separate and prioritize both her mental and physical health as an athlete.
The group starts off with a conversation about the power of social media and the challenges that come with the pressures that come with it (2:36) before Victoria talks about her childhood and the experiences that ultimately led her to enroll as a student-athlete at University of Southern California (13:50).
Victoria opens up about how...
2021-11-1157 min
The Madhappy Podcast23: Ashley Tisdale on Faith, Mental Health, and Childhood FameThis week we are excited to have singer, songwriter, and actress Ashley Tisdale onto the show to learn more about her mental health experiences growing up in the entertainment industry.
We begin with a conversation about faith and religion (3:38), moving us into a conversation about Ashley’s childhood and how she handled the stress of working on TV and movie sets while simultaneously trying to pursue a music career (8:11). She speaks about her experiences with anxiety and depression throughout her young adult life and talks about how she has recently built tools and found ways to support her mental health (22:58).
Ashl...
2021-11-0446 min
The Madhappy Podcast22: Noah Beck on Family, Perspective, and RelationshipsWelcome to Episode 22 of The Madhappy Podcast.
This week we are excited to welcome Noah Beck onto the show to learn about his journey in the TikTok and social media world and how his rise in fame has affected his life and mental health.
We kick off the episode by sharing what we are grateful for (4:27) and move into a discussion about the pros and cons that come with routine comfort (7:47).
Noah speaks on childhood, relationships with his two older sisters, and the work ethic he fostered by growing up as an athlete (19:45) as Peiman asks how his experiences and...
2021-10-281h 01
The Madhappy Podcast21: Gary Vee on Optimism, Entrepreneurship, and Start-Up CultureWelcome to Episode 21 of The Madhappy Podcast.
This week we are excited to welcome Gary Vee onto the show to hear more about his journey as an entrepreneur and how he works to lead a happy and healthy life.
We start off talking about the importance of embodying an optimistic perspective (3:42), as Peiman asks how Gary both remains happy himself and works to push his audience and followers to do the same (5:27).
Gary speaks on the negative notions around social media that stem from both parents and children (10:14), before sharing why he believes social media is not the cause of se...
2021-10-2139 min
The Madhappy Podcast20: World Mental Health Day 2021 with Mason and PeimanWelcome to episode 20 of the Madhappy Podcast.
This week, Mason and Peiman take the time to talk about Madhappy’s initiatives to acknowledge and celebrate the importance of World Mental Health Day.
We kick things off as Peiman and Mason reflect on the excitement and love coming off of the opening of our New York City Pop-Up Store on Howard St. (0:52). Peiman talks about Madhappy’s recent, Mental Health-focused, billboard campaigns (5:48) as Mason touches on the goal to continue to fuse the mission with our products (7:19) before the two discuss the company’s research grant with the University of Pennsylvania’s Positiv...
2021-10-1424 min
The Madhappy Podcast19: Casey Cott on Acting, Transitions, and FameWelcome to Episode 19 of The Madhappy Podcast.
We’re excited to partner with CashApp on a new initiative to support your mental health. Every week, we’ll be giving out $200 to a handful of listeners with the hope that you can put this money towards something that can better your mental health.
To enter, write a review for The Madhappy Podcast on Apple Podcasts, including your $Cashtag, or follow @localoptimist on Instagram to learn about other ways to win.
Today we are excited to welcome actor Casey Cott onto the show to learn about his journey in the acting world and h...
2021-10-0744 min
The Madhappy Podcast18: Lauren Riihimaki on Race, Social Media, and BoundariesWelcome to episode 18 of the Madhappy Podcast.
We’re excited to partner with CashApp on a new initiative to support your mental health. Every week, we’ll be giving out $200 to a handful of listeners with the hope that you can put this money towards something that can better your mental health.
To enter, write a review for The Madhappy Podcast on Apple Podcasts, including your $Cashtag, or follow @localoptimist on Instagram to learn about other ways to win.
This week we welcome content creator Lauren Riihimaki onto the show to hear about her growth as a Canadian content creator and...
2021-09-3043 min
The Madhappy Podcast17: Nick Viall on Confidence, Television, and HumilityWelcome to Episode 17 of The Madhappy Podcast.
We’re excited to partner with CashApp on a new initiative to support your mental health. Every week, we’ll be giving out $200 to a handful of listeners with the hope that you can put this money towards something that can better your mental health.
To enter, write a review for The Madhappy Podcast on Apple Podcasts, including your $Cashtag, or follow @localoptimist on Instagram to learn about other ways to win.
This week, we welcome Nick Viall to hear more about his mental health journey in both the private and public eye.
We sta...
2021-09-2346 min
The Madhappy Podcast16: Erin Foster & Sara Foster on Sisterhood, Sibling Dynamics, and Relationship MaintenanceWelcome to Episode 16 of The Madhappy Podcast.
Today we are joined by creators, entrepreneurs, and sisters, Erin Foster and Sara Foster, to hear about their experiences with mental health and the evolution of their sisterhood.
We kick things off with a discussion about sibling bonds and how they differ from other friendships or romantic relationships (3:36). Sara talks about her experiences being the oldest child (9:48) as Erin speaks on being the middle child in their household (15:04).
Erin then brings up her recent experience with MDMA-Assisted Therapy, moving us into a discussion about our unique therapy experiences (16:23).
The sisters speak on feeling fam...
2021-09-1654 min
The Madhappy Podcast15: Dr. Emily Anhalt on Emotional Fitness, Therapy, and BalanceWelcome to Episode 15 of The Madhappy Podcast.
This week we are excited to welcome clinical psychologist, emotional fitness expert, and the Co-Founder of Coa, Dr. Emily Anhalt to the show to learn more about her mental health journey and career.
We start off by sharing our first therapy sessions (2:32), moving us into a conversation about mental health and emotional fitness (8:05). Emily speaks about the benefits of emotional health practices (11:29), before talking through the growth of her career as a therapist and psychologist (17:23).
Emily walks us through the evolution of her company Coa, explaining how she realized the opportunity to help...
2021-09-0944 min
The Madhappy Podcast14: Stefanos Tsitsipas on Tennis Culture, Pressure, and Mental HealthWelcome to Episode 14 of The Madhappy Podcast.
This week we are happy to welcome world-renowned tennis player, Stefanos Tsitsipas onto the show to learn more about the evolution of his career and how he has come to understand the importance of recognizing and speaking about his mental health.
We kick off the episode as Stefanos shares the impacts the pandemic had on his mental health (2:17), before going back to learn more about Stefanos’s entrance into the tennis world and why he ultimately decided to invest all of his time into the sport with the goal to succeed on a glob...
2021-09-0237 min
The Madhappy PodcastEpisode 13: Paul KleinWelcome to Episode 13 of The Madhappy Podcast.
This week we are excited to welcome Paul Klein onto the show to learn more about his journey as a singer/songwriter and mental health experiences.
We all share something that has been on our minds recently (2:17). Paul speaks on how piano lessons were his entry into the music world (8:14) and how he did not truly fall in love with music until discovering John Mayer (12:52).
Mason asks Paul about his creative process (19:23), before we discuss the concept of fame, as Paul explains why he often doesn’t feel famous (26:46).
Paul shares why he sees h...
2021-08-2651 min
The Madhappy Podcast12: Mason Spector on Childhood, Mental Health, and Self GrowthWelcome to Episode 12 of The Madhappy Podcast.
This week, Peiman talks to Mason to learn more about his childhood, experiences with mental health, and how Mason has become the person he is and works to be today.
Mason starts off by giving background on his family of origin (03:23). He explains how he felt like the black sheep in his family after his blended family came together (15:55).
We get into a conversation about Mason and his brother Matt’s relationship, sharing how he used girls and their attention to validate and differentiate himself from his brother (19:55). Mason opens up about his expe...
2021-08-191h 15
The Madhappy Podcast11: Tinx on Anxiety, Social Media, and HonestyWelcome to Episode 11 of The Madhappy Podcast.
Today we are very excited to welcome Tinx onto the show to hear about her growth as a creator and her experiences with anxiety throughout her life in both the private and now public eye.
We jump into a conversation about habits (03:52) before Tinx shares how she identified, experienced, and handled anxiety throughout her childhood in London and the states (09:33).
Tinx talks about how her anxiety affected her mental and physical state as a teenager which in part, pushed her to begin therapy (13:28), moving us into a conversation about the importance of taking ca...
2021-08-1251 min
The Madhappy Podcast10: Peiman & Mason on Friendship, Relationship Maintenance, and InspirationWelcome to Episode 10 of The Madhappy Podcast.
This week, in honor of our tenth episode, Peiman and Mason take time to take a step back to reflect on their friendship and podcast journey so far.
We dive into the story of how Peiman and Mason met in high school (01:30), the evolution of their relationship (06:01), and the inspiration behind the name Madhappy (11:05). Mason and Peiman talk about the ups and downs that come with hosting a new podcast (19:14) and share their hopes for the show moving forward (22:23).
Send us questions for our new mailbag segment @peimanraf and @masonspec on Instagram :)
We t...
2021-08-0532 min
The Madhappy Podcast9: Kyle on Happiness, Bullying, and PerspectiveWelcome to Episode 9 of The Madhappy Podcast.
Today we welcome Kyle, also known as Super Duper Kyle, onto the show to learn more about how his childhood experiences shaped him into the singer, songwriter, and creative he is today.
We start off by talking about Kyle’s first experience with mental health (05:57) as he opens up about how, in part, living in a hostile environment taught him to create happiness for himself.
Mason speaks about his parents’ divorce (14:35) as Kyle and Peiman share why they initially decided to go to therapy (15:31). Kyle talks about his experience being bullied as a kid an...
2021-07-2944 min
The Madhappy Podcast8: Ramy on Immigration, Comedy, and the Entertainment IndustryWelcome to Episode 8 of The Madhappy Podcast.
Today we welcome Ramy Youssef, known for his award-winning show, Ramy, onto the show to learn more about his childhood and career experiences as a Muslim-American.
Ramy starts off by speaking about his upbringing and childhood as he navigated environments and circles that were fully not his own in New York City and New Jersey (07:38).
We move into a discussion about stand-up and comedy and how Ramy’s comedic approach was influenced by his father, grandfather, and family (09:18). Ramy shares about his first mental health experiences (16:32), Peiman talks about his experience being an immig...
2021-07-2259 min
The Madhappy Podcast7: Teenager Therapy on Friendships, High School, and ParentsWelcome to Episode 7 of The Madhappy Podcast.
Today we are excited to welcome Gael, Kayla, and Thomas, three of the five hosts of Teenager Therapy, one of the fastest-growing podcasts in the game, to learn more about their high school experiences and the evolution of their show, focused on the ups and downs that come with being a teenager.
We jump into a conversation about how Teenager Therapy began (05:21), and Gael shares how he wants to make people feel less alone. Thomas then opens up about his experience coming out and how he found the courage to share his story...
2021-07-1539 min
The Madhappy Podcast6: Alexis Ren on Confidence, Mental Wellness, and RelationshipsWelcome to Episode 6 of The Madhappy Podcast.
This week we talk to model, entrepreneur, and actress Alexis Ren about the evolution of her career path and how it has affected her mental health over the years.
Alexis opens up about her eating disorder, sharing about the moment she realized her eating habits and mental state needed attention and change (13:04). We then dive into how the modeling world shaped her teenage years (15:57), and affected her confidence until she learned to understand her worth and prioritize her health (21:56).
We talk about how her experiences in Alexis’s past pushed her to start We...
2021-07-0849 min
The Madhappy Podcast5: GaTa on Positivity, Acting, and Bipolar DisorderWelcome to Episode 5 of The Madhappy Podcast.
Today we are happy to welcome rapper and actor GaTa to hear more about his experiences with bipolar disorder as a child growing up in South Central and coming up in the entertainment industry.
GaTa speaks on his experience recording the hit show DAVE and how it felt to share a part of his mental health story in the hype-man episode (04:20) before he touches on the benefits of reflection and Peiman talks about the importance of embracing both the good and bad days while trying to see the positive side of situations (11:10).
Mason an...
2021-07-0135 min
The Madhappy Podcast4: Dixie D'Amelio on Depression, Internet Fame, and Self-CareWelcome to Episode 4 of The Madhappy Podcast.
This week, we welcome creator, singer, and entrepreneur Dixie D’Amelio onto the show to learn more about her experiences with mental health as she has transitioned from a high schooler in Connecticut to a global star.
We begin by talking about Dixie’s childhood goals and staying true to herself on and offline since her rise to fame (2:37). Dixie shares her first impression of TikTok and her relationship with Charli (11:03).
We discuss Dixie’s experiences with mental health, depression, and anxiety in her early years of high school (14:23), before Mason discusses his own exp...
2021-06-2446 min
The Madhappy Podcast3: Eric Nam on Anxiety, K-Pop, and IdentityWelcome to Episode 3 of The Madhappy Podcast.
This week we spoke with Eric Nam about his mental health and global experiences as an Asian-American Singer, Songwriter and Entrepreneur.
We kick it off by jumping into a conversation about Eric’s podcast and his journey through the podcasting world (02:45).
Mason shares about his sobriety anniversary (04:10) as we move into a discussion about Eric’s childhood in Atlanta and how he transitioned from going to college in Boston to becoming a singer/songwriter (06:41).
Next, Eric discusses the start of his music career in Korea, before talking about his experiences with anxiety and panic...
2021-06-1746 min
The Madhappy Podcast2: Emma Chamberlain on Social Media, Authenticity, and Mental HealthWelcome to Episode 2 of The Madhappy Podcast.
This week, we are joined by the talented creator, entrepreneur and fellow podcaster Emma Chamberlain to discuss her ongoing experiences with mental health. Emma has made waves throughout social media and beyond with her personal and honest content.
We talk about Emma’s podcast and the inspiration for her show “Anything Goes” (02:31) before getting into our own recent challenges (06:25) and learning about Emma’s support system and why she has chosen to keep her circle tight to help her mental health (12:12).
Next, we discuss all the pressures that come with millions of subscribers as Emma op...
2021-06-1048 min
The Madhappy Podcast1: Logic on Music Career, Race, and RetirementWelcome to Episode 1 of The Madhappy Podcast.
This week, we talk to rapper Logic, otherwise known as Bobby, about his mental health experiences and how they have shaped him into the artist, father, and person that he is today.
We get right into it with Logic’s earliest memory of his mental health (05:14), all the way up to how it affected his music career (12:47).
He speaks on how he has handled being a black rapper who looks white (20:54) and the inspiration behind 1-800-273-8255 (28:35).
Later on, we get into his feelings about social media (36:20) and what is next for the...
2021-06-0353 min
The Madhappy PodcastIntroducing The Madhappy PodcastThe Madhappy Podcast is a series of conversations on mental health hosted by Madhappy founders Mason Spector and Peiman Raf.
At its core, the show aims to create more conversation around mental health by illuminating the full spectrum of mental health. The highs and the lows.
We’ll be having weekly conversations with special guests to help remind us all just how much we have in common, and how much value there is in that shared life experience.
We'll dive into their stories, our personal experiences and how we can all speak more openly about our mental health.
We talk ab...
2021-05-1002 min