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Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! | Dark Humor Conversations On Mental Health, Trauma & Society

Nicholas Wichman - Lived Experience Host

31 episodes

6 days ago

What if the feed isn’t just stealing your time, but quietly reshaping culture, identity, and how we see each other? In this episode of Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! (AKA “BTMHOOI!”), we take a hard look at how social media evolved from connection into a monetized outrage economy. Algorithms reward anger, flatten nuance, and turn public discourse into performance, while the quiet middle gets drowned out. We trace the shift from the early social days of MySpace and Facebook to a culture dri...

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What if the feed isn’t just stealing your time, but quietly reshaping culture, identity, and how we see each other? In this episode of Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! (AKA “BTMHOOI!”), we take a hard look at how social media evolved from connection into a monetized outrage economy. Algorithms reward anger, flatten nuance, and turn public discourse into performance, while the quiet middle gets drowned out. We trace the shift from the early social days of MySpace and Facebook to a culture dri...

Show more...

Personal Journals,

Society & Culture,

Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness

Episodes (20/31)

Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! | Dark Humor Conversations On Mental Health, Trauma & Society

Forgiveness, Accountability & Boundaries | Coping Without Forgetting

Forgiveness isn’t “forgive and forget.” Real forgiveness doesn’t erase what happened — it helps you stop the past from controlling your present. In this episode of Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! (AKA “BTMHOOI!”), Nicholas Wichman (“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”) and co-host Tony Medeiros (“IndyPocket”) get brutally honest about what forgiveness looks like when real harm has happened: not excusing it, not minimizing it, and not bypassing accountability — but learning how to cope without lo...

1 week ago

47 minutes

Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! | Dark Humor Conversations On Mental Health, Trauma & Society

CTE, Hyperbaric Therapy & The Hidden Toll Of Olympic Bobsledding | William Person

Olympic bobsledder and mental health advocate William Person opens up about repeated crashes, CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy), and the terrifying mental fallout—panic, memory loss, “lost years,” and suicidal thinking—in this conversation with host Nicholas Wichman (“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”) and co-host Tony Medeiros (“IndyPocket”). He explains how hyperbaric oxygen therapy changed his life, and why athletes need better concussion protocols, treatment options, and real support ar...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 11 minutes

Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! | Dark Humor Conversations On Mental Health, Trauma & Society

Safer Schools, Empathy & Culture Change | Mike & Jeff, Pt. 2

School culture can either protect kids — or quietly break them. In Part 2 with Mike and Jeff, Nicholas Wichman (“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”) and co-host Tony Medeiros (“IndyPocket”) go deeper on what it actually takes to build safer, more supportive schools. This isn’t vague “be kinder” talk. It’s a real conversation about empathy, respect, accountability, and culture change — the stuff that prevents harm before it becomes crisis. We dig into what adults miss when they only react after in...

1 month ago

1 hour 15 minutes

Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! | Dark Humor Conversations On Mental Health, Trauma & Society

Cyberbullying & Kids’ Mental Health | Mike & Jeff, Pt. 1

Cyberbullying hits different because it doesn’t end when the school day ends. It follows kids home, it spreads fast, and it can turn shame and fear into a 24/7 problem. In Part 1 with Mike and Jeff, Nicholas Wichman (“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”) and co-host Tony Medeiros (“IndyPocket”) dig into what digital-age bullying really does to kids’ mental health — anxiety, depression, isolation, self-worth collapse, and the “I can’t escape this” feeling that adults often underestimate. We talk wa...

1 month ago

1 hour 11 minutes

Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! | Dark Humor Conversations On Mental Health, Trauma & Society

Family Trauma, Parenting & Schizoaffective Disorder | Kim Wichman (My Mom)

This is one of the most personal episodes we’ve done. Nicholas Wichman (“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”) and co-host Tony Medeiros (“IndyPocket”) sit down with Nicholas’s mom, Kim Wichman, for a raw conversation about family trauma, grief, survival, and what it’s actually like parenting a child who grows up to live with schizoaffective disorder. This isn’t a polished “inspiration” story. It’s real life — three people looking at the same history from different angles and telling the truth abou...

2 months ago

39 minutes

Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! | Dark Humor Conversations On Mental Health, Trauma & Society

Public Safety, Crime Prevention & Perception Vs. Reality | Officer Ryan Manning, Pt. 2

Public safety anxiety is real — and a lot of it is fueled by misinformation, fear cycles, and a gap between perception and reality. In Part 2 with Officer Ryan Manning, host Nicholas Wichman (“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”) digs into crime prevention, preparedness, and what actually reduces risk in the real world. We talk about the emotional toll of critical incidents, how repeated exposure changes the nervous system, and why “common sense” safety advice is often wrong or incomplete. This ep...

2 months ago

57 minutes

Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! | Dark Humor Conversations On Mental Health, Trauma & Society

Policing, Mental Health & Stress Management | Officer Ryan Manning, Pt. 1

Policing sits at the intersection of authority, crisis, trauma exposure, and human behavior — which means mental health is part of the job whether anyone wants to admit it or not. In Part 1 with Officer Ryan Manning, host Nicholas Wichman (“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”) digs into law enforcement and mental health: what “authority” actually means in real-world interactions, how training shapes stress response, and what officers do (or don’t do) to stay regulated under pressure. We also talk ...

3 months ago

55 minutes

Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! | Dark Humor Conversations On Mental Health, Trauma & Society

Alcoholism, Pancreatitis & Addiction Recovery | Jake Miller

Alcohol is one of the most socially accepted ways to destroy your life — and recovery is rarely a straight line. In this episode of Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! (AKA “BTMHOOI!”), host Nicholas Wichman (“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”) sits down with former classmate and good friend, Jake Miller for a candid conversation about alcoholism, addiction recovery, relapse risk, shame, and what it actually takes to rebuild a life when alcohol was your main coping tool. Jake also opens up about d...

3 months ago

44 minutes

Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! | Dark Humor Conversations On Mental Health, Trauma & Society

Domestic Abuse, Divorce & Rebuilding After Trauma | Kristi Morris, Pt. 2

When people hear “healing,” they picture peace and closure. Real life healing often looks like court dates, custody stress, panic, and trying to keep functioning while you’re still bleeding internally. In Part 2 with Kristi Morris, Nicholas Wichman (“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”) and co-host Tony Medeiros (“IndyPocket”) talk about what rebuilding can actually require after trauma: domestic abuse, divorce, single motherhood, and the long aftermath that doesn’t end just because you left. Kris...

3 months ago

46 minutes

Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! | Dark Humor Conversations On Mental Health, Trauma & Society

Sexual Assault, Child Abuse & Dissociation | Kristi Morris, Pt. 1

Some trauma doesn’t just hurt you — it rewires how you feel safe, how you trust, and how your brain protects you. In Part 1 with Kristi Morris, Nicholas Wichman (“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”) and co-host Tony Medeiros (“IndyPocket”) have a survivor-centered conversation about sexual assault, child abuse, and dissociation — what it looks like in real life, why it happens, and how it can follow you into adulthood even when you’re “functioning.” A major part of Kristi’s story is that she had ...

4 months ago

50 minutes

Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! | Dark Humor Conversations On Mental Health, Trauma & Society

Men’s Mental Health, Toxic Masculinity & Vulnerability | Josh “Guff” Guffey

Men’s mental health doesn’t fall apart because men are “weak.” It falls apart because so many men were trained to shut down, shut up, and “handle it” until they can’t. In this episode of Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! (AKA “BTMHOOI!”), host Nicholas Wichman (“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”) and co-host Tony Medeiros (“IndyPocket”) sit down with close friend, Josh Guffey (aka “Guff”) for another real, no-holds-barred conversation. Josh is also a passenger on “The Struggle Bus,” so this epis...

5 months ago

3 hours 28 minutes

Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! | Dark Humor Conversations On Mental Health, Trauma & Society

Living With Schizophrenia & Creativity During Psychosis | Rachel Star Withers

What does schizophrenia actually feel like from the inside — and what does it take to keep creating when your brain is trying to pull you into another reality? In this episode of Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! (AKA “BTMHOOI!”), host Nicholas Wichman (“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”) sits down with Rachel Star Withers for an honest conversation about living on the schizophrenia spectrum: psychosis, stigma, daily functioning, and creativity as a lifeline. Rachel hosts the podcast Inside Schi...

5 months ago

2 hours 19 minutes

Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! | Dark Humor Conversations On Mental Health, Trauma & Society

Faith, Religion & Mental Health | Finding Spirituality Without Judgment

Explore the intersection of faith and mental health in this candid episode, where we discuss how to build a personal spiritual path that honors your journey without the constraints of judgment or societal expectations. From examining the balance of faith versus performance to cultivating a community without conformity, we dive deep into practices that genuinely support your mental health. Join us for a lively conversation about embracing doubt, humor, and honesty in your spiritual life. We co...

6 months ago

3 hours 4 minutes

Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! | Dark Humor Conversations On Mental Health, Trauma & Society

Shadow Work, Intrusive Thoughts & Self-Control | Safe Expression Vs. Exploitation

Shadow work is not permission to harm people. It’s the opposite: it’s how you face what’s in you without letting it become behavior. In this episode of Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! (AKA “BTMHOOI!”), host Nicholas Wichman (“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”) and co-host Tony Medeiros (“IndyPocket”) get blunt about dangerous urges, intrusive thoughts, self-control, consent, boundaries, and accountability — and why “glamorizing” or excusing harmful impulses is never the move. We break down a p...

6 months ago

1 hour 33 minutes

Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! | Dark Humor Conversations On Mental Health, Trauma & Society

Friendship, Accountability & Personal Growth | Josh “Guff” Guffey

Friendship isn’t just who you laugh at life with. It’s who tells you the truth — and who sticks around long enough to help you grow. In this episode of Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! (AKA “BTMHOOI!”), host Nicholas Wichman (“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”) is joined again by close friend Josh Guffey (aka “Guff”) for another no-BS conversation. Josh is also a passenger on “The Struggle Bus,” so this episode has that real “we actually know each other” honesty you only get when people have be...

6 months ago

2 hours 15 minutes

Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! | Dark Humor Conversations On Mental Health, Trauma & Society

Shadow Self, Dark Humor & Authenticity | How To Channel It Safely

Your “shadow self” isn’t the evil version of you. It’s the parts you hide, deny, or feel ashamed of — and the more you pretend it isn’t there, the more it tends to leak out sideways. In this episode of Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! (AKA “BTMHOOI!”), host Nicholas Wichman (“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”) and co-host Tony Medeiros (“IndyPocket”) talk shadow work without the mysticism, clichés, or spiritual cosplay. Inspired by Carl Jung’s concept of the shadow, we focus on practical self-a...

7 months ago

1 hour 31 minutes

Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! | Dark Humor Conversations On Mental Health, Trauma & Society

PTSD, Vietnam Veterans & Healing After War | Marc Wichman

PTSD doesn’t end when the war ends. Coming home can be its own kind of battlefield — especially when childhood trauma, grief, and decades of survival stack on top of combat memories. In this episode of Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! (AKA “BTMHOOI!”), host Nicholas Wichman (“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”) sits down with Vietnam veteran and his great uncle, Marc Wichman, for a candid conversation about PTSD, war, marriage, loss, and recovery — no platitudes, no performative “thank you for y...

7 months ago

2 hours 44 minutes

Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! | Dark Humor Conversations On Mental Health, Trauma & Society

Drumming, Rhythm & Cognitive Skills | Chris Brien

What if drumming isn’t just music — but brain training? In this episode of Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! (AKA “BTMHOOI!”), host Nicholas Wichman (“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”) and co-host Tony Medeiros (“IndyPocket”) sit down with world-class Australian drummer Chris Brien for a deep, fun, and surprisingly mind-expanding conversation about rhythm, cognition, learning, and what disciplined practice can do for your brain. Chris is known for next-level independence on the kit (including f...

7 months ago

2 hours 29 minutes

Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! | Dark Humor Conversations On Mental Health, Trauma & Society

Infidelity, Alcoholism & Relationship Recovery | Josh “Guff” Guffey

Infidelity and addiction don’t just break trust — they can fracture an entire family system. And if kids are involved, the fallout doesn’t stay “between adults.” In this episode of Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! (AKA “BTMHOOI!”), host Nicholas Wichman (“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”) and co-host Tony Medeiros (“IndyPocket”) sit down with Josh Guffey (aka “Guff”) for a heavy but practical conversation about betrayal trauma, alcohol misuse, family trauma, suicidal ideation, and what real re...

9 months ago

3 hours 9 minutes

Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! | Dark Humor Conversations On Mental Health, Trauma & Society

ADHD, Drumming & Creative Coping | Jay Fenichel

Drumming can be more than music — it can be focus training. For a lot of people with ADHD, rhythm is one of the few places the brain finally locks in. In this episode of Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! (AKA “BTMHOOI!”), host Nicholas Wichman (“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”) and co-host Tony Medeiros (“IndyPocket”) sit down with world-class drummer and content creator Jay Fenichel, founder of The Drummers Almanac, to talk ADHD/ADD, attention, creativity, and why structured practice can act ...

9 months ago

1 hour 40 minutes