Scatter Joy

On the final episode of season 1 hosts Zach Thompson and Austin Parker talk through their thoughts, feelings, and aspects of their personal stories with mental and emotional health. Both speak about the absence of vulnerable men in their lives at an early age and how that shaped their mindsets with masculinity and toughness, leading to personal struggles of shame and weakness. Zach, the founder of The Scatter Joy Project, reflects on his motivation for the work we're doing within the fight for mental health, while Austin leads a conversation about labels how we can live a more inclusive and compassionate life. The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. DONATE TO THE CAUSE: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/donate/ FIND FREE AND REDUCED COST MENTAL HEALTH CARE: https://scatterjoy.findhelp.com NEED TO TALK: Text "scatter" to 741741 to get connected to a free, confidential, certified crisis counselor JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY: Website: https://www.thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/newsletter FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: zachariah@thescatterjoyproject.com Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #vulnerability #compassion #perfectionism #healingjourney #healingtrauma 

Trina Chan is the co-founder and CEO of No. 8, a mental wellness company developed alongside Stanford neuroscientists. No. 8 specializes in natural nootropic gummies. A nootropic is a compound that improves cognitive functions like memory and concentration. Prior to starting No. 8, Trina was part of the founding team at the Museum of Ice Cream. She joins the show to talk through the unique approach and identity behind the brand, as the number 8 honors her roots and reflects their belief that mental wellness is grounded in bringing the body and mind into balance. She also discusses her journey with mental health and continuously overcoming racial tensions as an Asian American. The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. DONATE TO THE CAUSE: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/donate/ FIND FREE AND REDUCED COST MENTAL HEALTH CARE: https://scatterjoy.findhelp.com NEED TO TALK: Text "scatter" to 741741 to get connected to a free, confidential, certified crisis counselor JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY: Website: https://www.thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/newsletter FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: zachariah@thescatterjoyproject.com Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit FOLLOW THE GUEST: Trina Chan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trinachan/ No. 8 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareno.8/ No. 8 Website: https://8.health/ #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #asianamercian #nootropics #brainhealth #neuroscience 

Gloria Umanah is a creative entrepreneur and founder of The Hope Booth. She joins The Scatter Joy Podcast to talk through her challenging upbringing where she overcame homelessness, fatherlessness, loneliness, and depression. After nearly loosing her life to suicide at the age of 16, Gloria became passionate about fighting for those who feel invisible and founded The Hope Booth; an unconventional way of making sure that others feel seen and valued. The Hope Booth is a 3 minute interactive immersive experience that delivers artistic messages of hope in the form of remodeled phone booths, strategically placed throughout our cities, globally.  The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. DONATE TO THE CAUSE: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/donate/ FIND FREE AND REDUCED COST MENTAL HEALTH CARE: https://scatterjoy.findhelp.com NEED TO TALK: Text "scatter" to 741741 to get connected to a free, confidential, certified crisis counselor JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY: Website: https://www.thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/newsletter FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: zachariah@thescatterjoyproject.com Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit FOLLOW THE GUEST: Gloria Umanah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gloriaumanah/ The Hope Booth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehopebooth/ The Hope Booth Website: https://www.hopebooth.com/ #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #suicide #suicidalideation #suicideprevention #hope #spreadhope

Andrew Miller, the founder of Tru Grit Design, a full service design firm based in Columbus, Ohio joins the show to talk about his path to becoming an interior designer and his passions to create spaces for clients that truly feel like themselves. He explains how environments play a large role in how we feel day in and day out, and how a remodel, refresh or decluttering our homes can create more contentment and joy. Andrew also talks through his design process, getting to know his clients and their stories to better make the rooms fit their needs, physically and emotionally.  The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. DONATE TO THE CAUSE: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/donate/ FIND FREE AND REDUCED COST MENTAL HEALTH CARE: https://scatterjoy.findhelp.com NEED TO TALK: Text "scatter" to 741741 to get connected to a free, confidential, certified crisis counselor JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY: Website: https://www.thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/newsletter FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: zachariah@thescatterjoyproject.com Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit FOLLOW THE GUEST: Andrew Miller Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arichardmills/ Tru Grit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trugritdesign/ Tru Grit Website: https://www.trugritdesign.com/ #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #design #interiordesign 

Joel Leon is a performer, poet, author and storyteller, born and raised in the Bronx, who writes and tells stories for Black people. He is also the Creative Director at the New York Times, and an advocate for The Scatter Joy Project. Joel has been featured in the Columbia Journal, BBC News, Sirius XM, Forbes, Insider, Medium, the Huffington Post, and has spoken and performed at the Apollo Theater, The Lincoln Center, and more. He joins host, Zach Thompson, to talk through the meaning and value of community, taking his time to redefine it in a way that is more impactful for the liberation and healing of others. Joel shares his insight on mindfulness, connection, and how we can collectively fight to build bridges for a better, more compassionate world. The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. DONATE TO THE CAUSE: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/donate/ FIND FREE AND REDUCED COST MENTAL HEALTH CARE: https://scatterjoy.findhelp.com NEED TO TALK: Text "scatter" to 741741 to get connected to a free, confidential, certified crisis counselor JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY: Website: https://www.thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/newsletter FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: zachariah@thescatterjoyproject.com Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit FOLLOW THE GUEST: Joel Leon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjoelleon/ Joel Leon TedTalk: https://youtu.be/SEr-Lcue5P4 Joel Leon Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fU9ZKW3NzLCvu8Npqj08t?si=UvIAXsNVSgubUUOKERphBQ Joel Leon Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoelakaMaG Joel Leon Medium: https://iamjoelleon.medium.com/ #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #spokenword #poetry #poet #community #liberation #activist #philanthropist #communityleader #howtoheal #howtoliberateeachother #compassionate #serveeachother #mindful 

Michael Blake Kruse is an actor and model based out of Los Angeles by way of Iowa. He has worked on dozens of advertising campaigns for many of the world's most iconic brands and has appeared on some of America's longest running television series like Grey's Anatomy, Criminal Minds, and currently as "Rory Cabrera" General Hospital. Michael joins the show to talk through his personal battle with comparison, reworking his mindset headed into auditions, and how he finds peace and joy in-between recording with his daily routines and family.  The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. DONATE TO THE CAUSE: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/donate/ FIND FREE AND REDUCED COST MENTAL HEALTH CARE: https://scatterjoy.findhelp.com NEED TO TALK: Text "scatter" to 741741 to get connected to a free, confidential, certified crisis counselor JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY: Website: https://www.thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/newsletter FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: zachariah@thescatterjoyproject.com Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit FOLLOW THE GUEST: Michael Blake Kruse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelblakekruse/ Michael Blake Kruse Website: https://www.michaelblakekruse.com/ #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #actor #model #

Maddie McGarvey is a photographer and photojournalist based in Columbus, Ohio. She currently works with major publications like The New York Times, Washington Post, National Geographic, CNN, Rolling Stone, and ESPN among others covering some of the nations biggest news and stories. Her behind the scenes look at these stories has granted her access into experiencing sorrow, loss, grief, and neglect first hand. Maddie speaks about seeing people where they are, listening to their stories honestly, and then capturing their narrative to convey the power of their human experience to the world. She also talks about her own grief with the loss of her dad and how she relied on her community to support her throughout her continued healing process. The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. DONATE TO THE CAUSE: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/donate/ FIND FREE AND REDUCED COST MENTAL HEALTH CARE: https://scatterjoy.findhelp.com NEED TO TALK: Text "scatter" to 741741 to get connected to a free, confidential, certified crisis counselor JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY: Website: https://www.thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/newsletter FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: zachariah@thescatterjoyproject.com Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit FOLLOW THE GUEST: Maddie McGarvey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddiemcgarvey/ Maddie McGarvey Website: https://www.maddiemcgarvey.com/ #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #photography #photojournalist #grief #thepowerofstory #grieving 

Esteban Gast is a comedian, writer, and speaker focused on telling stories that matter. He is the co-creator and co-host of Spotify Original podcast "Identity at Play" and the host of the podcast "Comedians Conquering Climate" which was called "irreverent but aspirational" by Variety. Esteban created and hosts two shows on SoulPancake, and a Hyundai-sponsored travel show about sustainability along with traveling all around the country to middle schools and high schools speaking about social-emotional learning. He joins us on the show to talk about his experience with being the son of two Colombian immigrants, growing up in both Puerto Rico and the suburbs of Chicago, and how that has contributed to his mental health. We also talk through how context is crucial in storytelling and understanding, along with how he takes a unique stance on healing his past traumas with a comedic perspective.  The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. DONATE TO THE CAUSE: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/donate/ FIND FREE AND REDUCED COST MENTAL HEALTH CARE: https://scatterjoy.findhelp.com NEED TO TALK: Text "scatter" to 741741 to get connected to a free, confidential, certified crisis counselor JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY: Website: https://www.thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/newsletter FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: zachariah@thescatterjoyproject.com Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit FOLLOW THE GUEST: Esteban Gast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realestebangast/ Esteban Gast Website: https://www.estebangast.com/ Identity At Play Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3daSd6XWeeM6wXBEPh6al3?si=0050b93616ba45b5 Comedians Conquering Climate Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NxNPpcfP8qxFnTsZnYoNo?si=f9de87dea3a04ac8 Book Esteban To Speak: https://www.estebangast.com/speaking #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #comedy #comedian #estebangast

Ben Higgins is a television personality who starred on the 20th season of ABC's The Bachelor, after appearing on the 11th season of The Bachelorette. Using his platform for tremendous good, Ben is also a social impact entrepreneur with Generous Coffee, a podcast host of Hope Still Wins and Almost Famous, and author of his book Alone In Plain Sight. He joins us on the podcast to talk through his personal experience with loneliness, wrestling through the feeling of being seen but not fully known throughout his entire life. We also discuss the value resilience, the power of his faith, and the strength of relationships within his growth and healing. The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. DONATE TO THE CAUSE: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/donate/ JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY: Website: https://www.thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/newsletter FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: zachariah@thescatterjoyproject.com Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit FOLLOW THE GUEST: Ben Higgins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/higgins.ben/ Hope Still Wins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopestillwins/ Hope Still Wins Website: https://pod.link/1568735974 Generous Coffee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generous_coffee_/ Generous Coffee Website: https://generouscoffee.com/ Buy Ben's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Alone-Plain-Sight-Searching-Connection-ebook/dp/B08BZ1235L/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=alone+in+plain+sight+ben+higgins&qid=1660702048&sprefix=alone+in+plain+si%2Caps%2C81&sr=8-1 #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #benhiggins #loneliness #insecurity #thebachelor #generouscoffee #hope #hopestillwins #hopeishere

Tim Trad is the founder of onlyincbus, the media company that he has used it to help spread news, entertain, create products, and most important to him, represent & impact a city he loves. He is also a podcast host of onlyincbus and Under Constuction, is a former professional musician touring on the Vans Warped Tour, and co-owned the online t-shirt shop and subscription service .freeclothing. We talk through his upbringing, being adopted, the experiences of touring with his past band, and processing aspects of his life where he felt insecure, confused, lonely and how that shaped mindsets he had to grow through. His experiences have all helped him evolve into a more intentional person focused on impacting community on a micro and macro level personally and with onlyincbus. The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY: Website: https://thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes: https://thescatterjoyproject.com FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: zachariah@thescatterjoyproject.com Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit FOLLOW THE GUEST: Tim Trad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timtrad/ OnlyInCbus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlyincbus/ OnlyInCbus Website: https://www.onlyincbus.com/ #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #insecurity #impactingcommunity #onlyincbus #selfawareness 

Scatter Joy advocate, Bay "Brooks" Moraghan, joins the show to discuss her journey with anxiety and depression. After being on NBC’s The Voice, she began her music career in Nashville performing and writing with songs featured in film and television, most recently on the Hallmark Channel. Now living in Columbus, Ohio she is an artist, abstract painter, and events and environments coordinator at a local church, while still being involved in music there as well as continuing to write music remotely. We talk about her battle with anxiety and depression over the years after losing a close family member to suicide, how medication has assisted in her feeling better, and how she found her herself by shifting expectation and ambitions while at the same time still embracing her creativity. The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY: Website: https://thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes   https://thescatterjoyproject.com FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: zachariah@thescatterjoyproject.com Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit FOLLOW THE GUEST: Bay Moraghan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baymoraghan/ Bay Moraghan Advocate Page: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/bios/bay-moraghan/ Bay Moraghan The Voice Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpKXUOxdqoo Bay Moraghan Scatter Joy Summit Performance: https://www.instagram.com/p/CXCQ9HJDx-x/ #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #healing #creativity #thevoice #singersongwriter 

Cory Allen is a mindfulness expert, the host of The Astral Hustle podcast, meditation teacher, a music producer, and author. Cory has stated that mindfulness makes every aspect of life better, and the more we begin to understand ourselves, the less we suffer. We sit down to talk about how we can practice mindfulness in our everyday lives, how the modern world makes mindfulness more difficult, and how meditation can be used as an effective tool for adding coherence, awareness, and compassion to life.  On his podcast, The Astral Hustle, he discusses how to live better with leading experts in mindfulness, neuroscience, and philosophy. With millions of downloads, hundreds of five-star ratings, and being featured by The New York Times, these conversations are leading the way with helping people practice mindfulness. His first book titled Now Is the Way was published by Penguin Random House on September 24, 2019. The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY: Website: https://thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes   https://thescatterjoyproject.com FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: zachariah@thescatterjoyproject.com Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit FOLLOW THE GUEST: Cory Allen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heycoryallen/ Cory Allen Website: https://http://www.cory-allen.com/ The Astral Hustle Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-astral-hustle/id1033011814 Now is the Way: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0525538046 #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #minfulness #meditation #howtomeditate #howtopracticemindfulness #coryallen

Kenny Sipes joins us again after the Scatter Joy Community Over Everything event to have another meaningful conversation about coffee, community, and justice for all. Kenny started The Roosevelt Coffeehouse, Roaster, and Foundation which all work to fight against hunger, unclean water, and human trafficking. From transitioning out of Alcoholics Anonymous as a teenager, running a popular record store, serving as a Youth Pastor, to creating The Roosevelt Coffeehouse with no Plan B – these experiences help him growth as a person who selflessly serves others with genuine care, and wants to see the ripple effect of impact take place within the world. The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY: Website: https://thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes   https://thescatterjoyproject.com FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: zachariah@thescatterjoyproject.com Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit FOLLOW THE GUEST: Kenny Sipes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennysipes/ The Roosevelt Coffeehouse: https://www.instagram.com/therooseveltcoffeehouse/ The Roosevelt Coffeehouse: https://www.rooseveltcoffee.org/ The Roosevelt Coffee Roasters: https://www.instagram.com/rooseveltcoffeeroasters/ #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #hope #coffee #justiceforall #

Wes Pendleton is a Philadelphia-based entrepreneur and producer known for his soulful compositions and timeless sound. He joins us to talk through the power of music, and its ability to heal, shift, and transform our hearts, minds, and souls. He explains that the creation of music always comes from a place of emotion to invoke emotion for the listener as well. He and his team just launched a new business and app called SoulSessions, which is a platform the hosts a library or music and immersive audio soundscapes to enhance how you work, rest and play, through music. The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY: Website: https://thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes https://thescatterjoyproject.com FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: zachariah@thescatterjoyproject.com Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit FOLLOW THE GUEST: Wes Pendleton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wespendleton/ Wes Pendleton Website: https://www.wespendleton.co/ Soul Sessions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulsessions.stu/ Download Soul Sessions: https://linktr.ee/soulsessionsapp Wes Pendleton Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Z7jo4oR0rsAf7CHuGSpbx?si=62x3T9kmTbSvKtUnuZXRWg #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #hope #findjoy #youmatter #youareenough #humanexperience #soulsessions #music #powerofmusic

Rapper, Torrian Ball, joins hosts Austin Parker and Zachariah Thompson to talk about his journey to becoming the king of relatable rap, and through his words and songs helping people heal. Torrian opens up about how the trauma he faced growing up with his father in and out of prison, and losing close family members ultimately fueled his purpose of speaking about meaningful things with the hip-hop world. We also discuss his journey with therapy, mental health in relationships and community, and the importance of understanding love languages. The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY:  Website: https://thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject    Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes    https://thescatterjoyproject.com    FOLLOW THE HOSTS:  Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: zachariah@thescatterjoyproject.com  Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit    FOLLOW THE GUEST:  Torrian Ball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torrianball/ Torrian Ball TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@torrianball Torrian Ball YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0y182woL9WBylsU0yxwdA Torrian Ball Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1lkKhC4lFOhqcTbW2ljLvq?si=_gsaNWx-RV-0I68_t8m0qg #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #hope #rap #hiphop 

Luke Frazier is a Pastor, Scatter Joy Advisory Board Member, and owner of Parable Brand where he helps organizations and people tell impactful stories that matter. That is what this conversation is packed with, impactful thoughts about how our insecurities and fears can actually help us find our purpose in life. Luke also shares about where the courage comes from to be vulnerable, and how telling your story can lead to greater levels of healing and more meaningful community. The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health.    JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY:  Website: https://thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject    Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes   https://thescatterjoyproject.com    FOLLOW THE HOSTS:  Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: zachariah@thescatterjoyproject.com  Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit    FOLLOW THE GUEST:  Luke Frazier Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luke_fraz/ Parable Brand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parablebrand/ Parable Brand Website: https://www.parablestory.com/ #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #hope 

Poet, Author, Speaker, and Scatter Joy Advocate, Tanner Olson joins us on a special Mental Health Awareness Month episode where we talk all things hope. Hope is sometimes seen as wishful thinking, but Tanner describes hope as searching, moving and active. Hope is an action that we can all embody by staying present, practicing gratitude, and being surrounded by community. We also discuss the power of journaling, and how this simple act can create space in your day to process emotions and dig deeper into our experiences, helping us to prioritize problems, fears, and hope.  Check out our friends at Hope Still Wins with host Ben Higgins (Listen anywhere you enjoy your podcast): https://pod.link/1568735974 The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY: Website: https://thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes   https://thescatterjoyproject.com FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: zachariah@thescatterjoyproject.com Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit FOLLOW THE GUEST: Tanner Olson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writtentospeak Tanner Olson TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@writtentospeak Tanner Olson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/tannerJolson Tanner Olson Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VSXq2yYD3n5MFZ5ahIUDZ?si=7UGYk7ftSw-OSdYwFAgvVw Tanner Olson Website: https://www.writtentospeak.com/  #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #hope #hopeishere #hopeisactive #poetry #spokenword #writtentospeak #hopeisreal #hopeforward #belief #believinginhope #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

Martin "The Spartan" Day is a Japanese-born American mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division and is a Scatter Joy Advocate. The UFC Veteran takes a break from preparing for his next fight on April 30th to join us from his home in Hawaii to discuss the emotions involved in recently losing his nephew Sean to cancer, the community impacted and legacy created, along with his personal journey through grief and healing. (#ShineLikeSean) Martin also shares insight on the discipline it takes to be excellent in his profession translates to emotional wellness.  Catch Martin's next fight on Saturday, April 30th | Combat Night MMA | Jacksonville, FL New episodes every Wednesday 🎙️ Follow & listen wherever you enjoy your podcasts 🎧 The video version of every episode and bonus features will always be available here.   https://anchor.fm/the-scatter-joy-project  The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health.    JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY:    Website: https://thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject  Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes   https://thescatterjoyproject.com   FOLLOW THE HOSTS:  Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: zachariah@thescatterjoyproject.com  Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit  FOLLOW THE GUEST:  Martin Day Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/34spartan/ Martin Day YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiWGT3G_dS0xOhhCmoOxUqw/featured #mentalhealth #scatterjoy #mentalhealthawareness #endthestigma #vulnerability #vulnerabilityiscourageous #mma #mmafighter #ufc #mixedmartialarts #ufcfighter

DJ Leek, the DJ for the Columbus Crew and the In-Arena Host for The Ohio State University Men's Basketball team, shares how his professionally journey and how it's tied to his personal purpose of creating positive energy and emotions. We dive into how being a DJ has proven to help him develop his emotional intelligence, how that helps him impact a diverse population with their mental health, and how self-care plays a role in maintaining his own.   New episodes every Wednesday 🎙️ Follow & listen wherever you enjoy your podcasts 🎧 The video version of every episode and bonus features will always be available here.   https://anchor.fm/the-scatter-joy-project   The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health.    JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY:    Website: https://thescatterjoyproject.com  Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject  Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy  Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject   Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes   https://thescatterjoyproject.com    FOLLOW THE HOSTS:  Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson  Zachariah Thompson Email: zachariah@thescatterjoyproject.com  Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit   FOLLOW THE GUEST:  DJ Leek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_leekofficial/  DJ Leek Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedjleek  DJ Leek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedjleek/  Just Breathe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_justbreathe1/      #mentalhealth #scatterjoy #mentalhealthawareness #endthestigma #vulnerability #vulnerabilityiscourageous #columbuscrew #theohiostateuniversity #dj #energy #emotion #emotionalintelligence

Public Speaker and Former Teaching Pastor at Red Rocks Church, Chad Bruegman joined Zachariah Thompson for the Virtual Scatter Joy Summit on Giving Tuesday in 2021. Together they discuss Chad's personal journey of wrestling through depression, making tough decisions to prioritize mental health, healthy masculinity, and the power of empathy. New episodes every Wednesday 🎙️ Follow & listen wherever you enjoy your podcasts 🎧 The video version of every episode and bonus features will always be available on YouTube. https://anchor.fm/the-scatter-joy-project  The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY:    Website: https://thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject  Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes  https://thescatterjoyproject.com   FOLLOW THE HOSTS:  Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: zachariah@thescatterjoyproject.com  Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit  FOLLOW THE GUEST:  Chad Bruegman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadbruegman/ Chad Bruegman Twitter: https://twitter.com/chadbruegman