Ever feel like you're ignoring warning signs—just turning up the volume and hoping the noise goes away?
You're not alone.

In this honest and hopeful conversation, Dr. Mark Mayfield and Jonathan Collier unpack the stigma that still surrounds mental health. Using real stories (including one involving duct tape and a dashboard light), they explore how stigma keeps us stuck—and what it takes to move forward. This episode sets the foundation for how we can shift our mindset from shame to ownership and from surviving to healing.

Whether you're brand new to this conversation or deep in your mental wellness journey, this episode will speak to you.

• What stigma actually is—and why it sticks

• Why many of us ignore our mental health like a squeaky car

• How language like “my anxiety” shapes our identity and behavior

• The problem with labels, diagnoses, and insurance-driven care

• The importance of curiosity over judgment

• How to take small steps toward self-awareness and wellness

• Try this journaling prompt: “How am I doing… really?”

• Use the H.A.L.T. check-in: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired?

• Reframe your diagnosis: You are not your anxiety, depression, or ADHD

• Challenge your inner narrative—replace labels with ownership

• Make mental hygiene a daily rhythm, like brushing your teeth

This podcast does not replace therapy. It’s designed to support your journey alongside professional help.

If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please seek help from a licensed counselor or call a local crisis line.

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“The stigma around mental health is like duct tape on the check engine light—eventually, something breaks.”