Combat veteran and author Cole Grace knows firsthand the daily battles many service members face long after leaving the field. In this powerful conversation, Cole shares PTSD Recovery Tools for Veterans that helped him shift from hypervigilance and perfectionism into a life of balance, purpose, and peace. From EMDR therapy and gratitude practices to faith, affirmations, and crafting a personal mission statement, Cole opens up about what it really takes to rewire the mind after trauma. He expl...
In this episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, Travis White sits down with Steve Wilson to discuss his lifelong journey of managing bipolar disorder. Diagnosed in the 1970s after years of misdiagnosis, Steve shares how trauma, depression, and hypomania shaped his mental health journey. Through treatment, trauma therapy, and decades of perseverance, he has learned valuable lessons about resilience and support. Today, Steve not only continues managing bipolar disorder, but also facilitat...
In this episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White sits down with Jayne Reynolds, BCHN®—a board-certified holistic nutritionist, certified nutrition recovery coach, and brain health professional—to explore the powerful connection between holistic nutrition and mental health. Jayne opens up about her personal journey from years of debilitating panic attacks, ER visits, and overwhelming anxiety to discovering natural solutions that brought peace, healing, and hope. Through ...
In this episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, Jordan Turbyfill opens up about his journey from addiction to recovery and how building a sobriety routine for mental health completely transformed his life. Growing up in a home impacted by addiction, Jordan turned to alcohol at a young age, leading to blackouts, multiple DUIs, and years of negative self-talk. After hitting rock bottom, he committed to creating a consistent sobriety routine for mental health—one built on daily wins, self-...
In this inspiring episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White sits down with 12-time national boxing champion, 3-time Olympic trials champion, and former USA Boxing team captain Cam F Awesome to talk about resilience, reinvention, and the power of mindset. From being a bullied and anxious kid to becoming one of the most decorated amateur boxers in the country, Cam F Awesome resilience shines through every chapter of his story. He opens up about how positive self-talk trans...
In this powerful episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White sits down with Shane Gerhart, creator of The Friendship Blueprint, to explore how we can move from surface-level interactions to deep, authentic connection. Shane shares his vulnerable journey of losing himself in the pursuit of popularity, the toll of emotional suppression, and how that inner pain cost him meaningful relationships. Through years of reflection and intentional growth, Shane developed The Friendshi...
In this deeply moving episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White welcomes Laura Bratton—author of Harnessing Courage, speaker, coach, and advocate for mental wellness—to share her powerful story of blindness and mental health resilience. Diagnosed in childhood with a rare degenerative eye condition, Laura faced a gradual and permanent loss of sight. But it wasn’t just her vision that was impacted—it was her identity, her independence, and her mental health. She vulnerably...
In this powerful episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, Adriene Caldwell shares her raw and inspiring journey of surviving abuse, mental illness and foster care. From growing up with a schizophrenic mother to enduring severe trauma in the foster system, Adriene reveals the painful truths she lived through—and how she found strength on the path to healing. Misdiagnosed for years and battling depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD, Adriene opens up about the difficult road toward proper ment...
In this powerful episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White speaks with Massimo Rigotti, founder of The SOBER Method, about his incredible journey through bipolar disorder and sobriety. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in college, Massimo spent over 20 years using alcohol and cocaine to self-medicate. His addiction eventually led him to homelessness. But through a life-changing encounter and a tragic loss, Massimo chose a different path—and began a long-term transformation...
In this episode of Overcome – A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White speaks with Tyler Smith — physical therapist, hybrid athlete, and founder of the TriumFit Movement — about how a personal battle with burnout transformed into a purpose-driven mission centered on mental wellness, legacy, and community. Tyler shares how pushing himself to physical extremes in 2023 led to emotional exhaustion, loss of motivation, and deep introspection. Through that experience, he discovered a more meaning...
In this eye-opening episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White sits down with holistic coach and podcast host Nicolette Nierras to explore the deep connection between success, burnout, and self-worth. After years of climbing the corporate ladder, Nicolette found herself checked out emotionally, spiritually, and mentally—despite having everything she thought would bring fulfillment. What followed was a journey through divorce, disillusionment, and ultimately rediscovery of...
In this deeply moving episode of Overcome, host Travis White sits down with Amita Sharma, co-founder of NourishDoc, to uncover the hidden struggles of midlife mental health—particularly for women navigating the tumultuous journey of perimenopause. Amita shares her personal story of childhood trauma, cultural suppression, and the eruption of unspoken emotions that caught her off guard in her 40s. With honesty and vulnerability, she discusses the connection between hormones, anxiety, and self-w...
In this powerful episode of Overcome - a Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White sits down with marriage expert and author Larry Bilotta. Larry shares his personal journey through a loveless marriage and the profound impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's upbringing and how it shapes marriage dynamics. The discussion covers themes of self-love, the influence of family, and the necessity of overcoming fear to foster he...
In this powerful episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White sits down with Amy Vincze, EFT tapping coach and founder of the Soar with Tapping app, to explore the healing potential of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Amy shares her personal journey from childhood trauma and people-pleasing to battling breast cancer—and how tapping transformed her emotional and mental health from the inside out. Together, they unpack the difference between big T and little t trauma, the ...
In this episode of Overcome, host Travis White speaks with R. Wilson, a mental health advocate and owner of R & H Creative Advocacy and Storytelling. They discuss Wilson's personal journey through mental health challenges, the importance of understanding neurodiversity, and the need for inclusivity in society. Wilson shares his coping mechanisms, the stigmas surrounding mental health, and the power of storytelling in advocacy. The conversation highlights impactful stories from the communi...
Struggling with depression, brain fog, or burnout? Author Andy West reveals how dopamine resets, mindset shifts, and small daily challenges helped her recover from anhedonia, addiction, and chronic fatigue—without relying on medication. In this episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White sits down with Andy West, author of Dopamine Mountain and Anhedonia Wastelands, to explore the powerful link between dopamine, mental health, and recovery. Andy opens up about her raw jour...
Author Thomas Brown joins Travis White to share the story behind his 7,000-mile bike ride across the U.S. to raise suicide awareness after losing his brother. This powerful conversation covers grief, healing, masculinity, mental health, and how art and adventure became a path toward purpose. In this episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White speaks with Thomas Brown, author of 2012: A Bicycle Odyssey. Thomas recounts the deeply personal journey that began with the loss of...
Jenna Udenberg discusses the challenges of managing mental health while living with a chronic illness, sharing personal experiences and coping strategies. Travis White speaks to Jenna Udenberg about managing mental health amidst chronic illness in this moving episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast. A disability advocate, author, and 2020 Bush Fellow, Jenna was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at age 7 and began using a wheelchair by 8. She opens up about her journey th...
In this powerful episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, Travis White sits down with Kurt Bush, co-founder of Brimstone Coaching Group, to unpack the deeply human experience of imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Kurt shares his own raw stories—from grad school anxiety to being the quietest voice at the leadership table—and explores how our past shapes our inner critic. Learn about protective promises, transformational coaching practices, and why silence robs the world of your true self. ...
In this inspiring episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White sits down with writer, podcaster, and self-love advocate Aneta Waclaw. Aneta shares her powerful journey from surviving an emotionally abusive marriage to rebuilding her self-esteem, moving abroad to heal, and creating a new life on her own terms. Listen as Aneta opens up about recognizing red flags in toxic relationships, overcoming emotional trauma, rebuilding confidence, and finding freedom through self-love ...