MDOT with Caralyn Dreyer
Modern Day Overthinker
In this compelling episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, host Collin welcomes Carolyn Dreyer, a mental health advocate, blogger, and host of the Through the Darkness podcast. Carolyn shares her journey from being a "backseat supporter" to openly advocating for mental health awareness, driven by her lived experiences with depression, anxiety, and trauma. She discusses the pivotal moments that inspired her to start her blog and podcast, including the loss of a podcast host to suicide and her desire to heal for her son. Carolyn delves into her struggles with unhealed...
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MDOT with Thomas Craig VIII
Modern Day Overthinker
In this episode, Collin Strajack interviews Thomas Craig VIII, a burn survivor and podcast host, who shares his incredible journey from a promising career in sports marketing to becoming a pilot. After a life-altering plane crash, Thomas faced immense physical and mental challenges, spending months in the hospital and undergoing extensive recovery. He discusses the importance of mental health, the role of therapy in his healing process, and how podcasting became a way for him to connect with others and share his story. Through humor and resilience, Thomas emphasizes the power of shared...
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MDOT with Tim Schuldt
Modern Day Overthinker
Join host Collin Strajack on the Modern Day Over Thinker podcast for an insightful conversation with Tim Schuldt, a recovering gambling addict sharing his journey to sobriety. In Episode 91, they dive into mental health awareness, addiction recovery, and the challenges of borderline personality disorder. Tim discusses his struggles with gambling addiction, the impact on his life, and the importance of accountability and support systems, including his involvement with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. This raw and relatable episode explores vulnerability, personal growth, and the...
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MDOT with Heather Herington
Modern Day Overthinker
In this engaging conversation, Collin and Heather from the Hot Mess Espresso podcast explore a range of topics centered around mental health, particularly focusing on borderline personality disorder (BPD). Heather shares her personal experiences with going viral on TikTok, the challenges of understanding and living with BPD, and the misconceptions surrounding it. The discussion delves into coping mechanisms, the therapeutic benefits of travel, and the emotional complexities of relationships and divorce. They also touch on the significance of pets as emotional support and reflect on their...
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MDOT with Phil Miller
Modern Day Overthinker
On this episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, host Collin Strajack interviews therapist Phil Miller, who specializes in couples counseling, family therapy, and individual therapy, practicing just outside Grand Rapids, Michigan. The discussion highlights the most common issue in couples therapy: communication breakdowns, often described as a lack of connection or difficulty understanding each other’s perspectives. Miller, trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), emphasizes helping couples access deeper emotions and longings to rebuild trust and intimacy. He notes that while most...
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MDOT with Chrissie Hodges
Modern Day Overthinker
In this episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, host Collin Strajack interviews Chrissy Hodges, a certified peer and family support specialist and author of Pure OCD: The Invisible Side of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Chrissy shares her personal journey with OCD, focusing on her experience with Pure OCD, which involves intrusive thoughts and mental compulsions without visible physical rituals. Connect with Chrissie here:
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MDOT with Collin Strajack (Host)
Modern Day Overthinker
In this heartfelt episode of The Modern Day Overthinker Podcast, host Collin Strajack returns after a transformative hiatus to share his journey through OCD treatment. After months of debilitating intrusive thoughts and isolation, Collin opens up about his 60-day residential treatment in Wisconsin, where he tackled his OCD with exposure response prevention (ERP) therapy. From chaotic yet bonding moments with fellow patients to finding solace in comedy as therapy, Collin reflects on his path to recovery. Now back home, he discusses balancing work, ongoing therapy, and personal growth while...
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MDOT with Bailee Huether
Modern Day Overthinker
In this episode of the "Modern Day Overthinker" podcast, host Collin Strajack talks with guest Bailee Huethert about personal struggles and recovery, particularly in the context of addiction. Bailee shares her journey into recovery, which began unexpectedly during a work trip away from familiar support structures, leading her to her first recovery meeting. She delves into the challenges of recovery, emphasizing the difference between mere abstinence and true recovery, a distinction highlighted by her father's insights. A significant part of the conversation focuses on Bailee's battles with...
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MDOT with Collin Strajack (Host)
Modern Day Overthinker
In a candid and heartfelt episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, host Collin Strajack opens up about his recent struggles with OCD, anxiety, and depression, shedding light on the inner turmoil that led to a hiatus from the podcast. Collin delves into the challenging OCD loops that trapped him, detailing the compulsive behaviors that disrupted his ability to post episodes and the mental battles that ensued. Despite significant personal achievements, such as receiving a promotion at work and deepening his faith, Collin faced overwhelming anxiety that led him to consider serious measures...
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MDOT with Zane Landin
Modern Day Overthinker
In this episode of the "Modern Day Overthinker" podcast, Collin welcomes Zane Landin, a fellow mental health advocate, to discuss a range of topics including mental health, the power of storytelling, and the importance of vulnerability, particularly among men. Zane shares his journey from graduating with a bachelor's degree in communication to becoming a passionate storyteller and mental health advocate. He recounts his experience meeting President Biden, his work with various mental health organizations, and his diagnosis with major depressive disorder, emphasizing the significance of having...
info_outlineJonathan Bogner is a creative producer, entrepreneur, investor, disruptor, and consummate problem solver in his professional life. However, in 2007, Jonathan's whole life changed completely.
In his own words: My “prior” life was great. I had a beautiful wife, two teenage sons, a nice home in Beverly Hills, and--- I was living my dream job--- of producing movies. In 2007, when I came back from selling my movie at a major film festival---My life changed in an instant.--- I had heart failure, two massive strokes and aphasia (the inability to speak). I survived ---but my heart had become a ticking time bomb.
On this episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, Jonathan and I discussed not only his health issues, but his perspective on life after going through all that he did. From having 2 strokes, learning to speak again, and having a heart transplant, Jonathan has a hell of a story to tell. So much was shared throughout this episode including not being a victim of your circumstances, living in the moment, getting rid of toxic people from your life, and just having a more optimistic, positive perspective on life.
One warning I'd like to issue here that suicide was discussed on this episode, and the opinions shared are opinions, and we all view the world differently. Most of us also know that suicide is a very touchy subject. If you are suicidal and need someone to talk to: Please call or text 988 or a loved one who cares about you. Don't let fear or shame get in the way of asking for help! People care!
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