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On today’s episode, John Broderick candidly shares his own ignorance surrounding mental health when it took up residence in his son. He talks about how we are depriving children of their childhood and the importance of family meals and asks us what the downside is to asking our children how they are really doing.

On today’s episode, Eloise Moore shares her experience getting sober at 18. She talks about how alcohol took herself away from her, how normalized blacking out has become, her moment of surrender, and talks in-depth about the misunderstandings that surround being sober.

On today’s episode, Brady Bramlett shares his college experience as an NCAA and SEC Student-Athlete. He talks about how having a passion outside of baseball saved his life, his personal experience with depression, how we all need to leave our egos at the door and reminds us that we can have multiple identities and passions.

On today’s episode, Landon Bradley shares vulnerably about his college experience. He talks about his desire to learn Spanish in order to communicate with more people, how being a good friend transcends languages and borders, and why he believes being more personable within the healthcare system would benefit everyone.

On today’s episode, Sam Sepe reflects on the growth she has had over her college career. She shares about feeling alone and unworthy, her relationship with drinking, and how college can be awesome and incredible, but it doesn’t have to be the best four years of your life.  

On today’s episode, Ben Jackson talks about his time at Ole Miss. He shares about being a part of Ole Miss Band and the Center for Manufacturing Excellence (CME), being intentional about who you confide in, and how no experience is an experience wasted.

On today’s episode, Grace Barrett talks about managing and coping with mental health through her college experience. She shares how her perspective on counseling and mental health has shifted, on being the friend who takes on the pain of others and about her mental health walks.

On today’s episode, Walker Jay Patterson talks about the merging and balancing of paths. He talks about his desire to share stories, the stigma of mental health in Southern men, the loss of two friends within a year, and his passion for the blues and history.

On today’s episode, Eliza Peters and her mother, Amber, talk about Eliza's hearing loss journey. They share why you should always expect excellence, the importance of being kind, and the advocacy work they do with Hear The Cheers.

On today’s episode, Brady Wood talks about his journey in finding purpose while at The University of Mississippi. He shares about being a people pleaser, his desire to sit and get to know people and why he believes college is one of the most vulnerable times in your life.

On today’s episode, Ashley Myers shares how she ended up in college when she had no intentions of doing so. She opens up about being a classically trained ballerina, what happens when you fall out of love with a passion and standing up for yourself even when you are scared.

On today’s episode, Ben Oliver reflects on his college experience. He talks about how he built his conversational abilities, the importances of defining your spaces and finding his voice through service.

On today’s episode, Taylor Jones shares her honest and nontraditional transition into college. She talks about changing your mindset towards your career, tips when interviewing for organizations, and making sure you treat the janitor the same way you would treat the CEO.

On today’s episode, Sara Austin Welch shares her experience at Ole Miss, culminating with her serving as President of the Associated Student Body, about finding the good in every person and situation and how to face rejection.

On today’s episode, Logan Thornton shares about his experience at Ole Miss. He talks about managing uncertainty, using your resources and how he stayed true to himself through college.

On today’s episode, Miley Ray shares her journey from a small high school to a large college community and the role friendship played in her transition. She talks about getting to know yourself, how to have hard conversations and not worrying about where you will be in 5 years.

On today’s episode, Avery Kimbrell shares his journey through addiction, two treatment facilities and into recovery. He talks about learning to make himself happy, the importance of being direct and finding your 4 AM friends.

In this bonus episode, guests Susan Stellin and Graham MacIndoe delve into the multifaceted nature of substance use disorder, recovery and the role of storytelling in dispelling stereotypes.

In this season finale, co-hosts Dr. Meagan Rosenthal and Alexis Lee discuss the ever-evolving nature of wellness, the importance of self-reflection and the role of community—sharing important takeaways from the season.

In this episode, Dr. Amanda Bradshaw and Dr. Marquita Smith engage in a discussion about the role of social media in mothers and children. They explore how mothers navigated the challenges of social comparison and value modeling while emphasizing the importance of adaptability and open conversations with children about digital media.

In this episode, Dr. Seena Haines, director for professional well-being and belonging in the Pharmacy department, explores the concept of success, emphasizing the importance of aligning personal core values with well-being and self-compassion.

With guest Rev. Christie Bates, a licensed professional counselor and a mindfulness-based spiritual director—a well as an ordained contemplative minister—we we explore the therapy landscape in Mississippi, unravel the roots of stigma within our socioeconomic climate, and work together to foster understanding and acceptance.

This episode features counselor Dr. Erica Montgomery, clinic director of COPE, who discusses the impact of stigma on mental health, depression and the importance of sharing evidence-based information.

This episode features psychologist Dr. Kerry Kinney, who explores anxiety, its treatments, and the influence of social media on mental health discussions.

This episode, psychologist Dr. Nick McAfee discusses the evolving landscape of mental health and wellness and shares practical strategies for improving mental well-being.

Hank Holmes, an experiential counselor at the Oxford Treatment Center, joins the podcast to discuss the active and ongoing process of recovery and delve into the stigma surrounding addiction.

Dr. Liz Woodruff, a clinical psychologist, joins for the fourth episode to dives deep into the complex world of eating disorders, discussing the importance of curiosity, compassion, and open conversations.

Dr. Saurabh Bhardwaj from University of Mississippi’s Center for Innovation and Discovery in Addictions visited The Mayo Lab to discuss the science of several alcohol use disorder and steps for changing the stigma that keeps people from getting the help they need.

Courtney McKeon from Shatterproof joins for Episode 2 of Season 2 to speak about the impact words have on substance use disorder stigma — and how we can combat that stigma with stories, questions and language.

Season 2 begins with Caroline and Cal Mayo, parents of Thomas Mayo for whom The Mayo Lab is named. They discuss their experience in helping Thomas with his substance issues, what they’ve learned, their advice for families, and their hopes for the work of The Mayo Lab.