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  • Homeless to Healing: A Journey Through Bipolar Disorder and Sobriety with Massimo Rigotti
    Jul 14 2025

    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 rooted in sobriety, self-awareness, and healing.

    Together, we explore:

    • How bipolar disorder and sobriety intersect in daily life and long-term recovery
    • Why traditional 12-step programs didn’t work for Massimo—and how he created the SOBER Method as an alternative
    • How lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and routine supported his mental stability
    • Practical strategies for managing bipolar symptoms without medication
    • The emotional toll of losing someone who believed in you—and using that loss as motivation to stay sober
    • How to identify personal triggers and turn them into opportunities for growth

    Massimo’s story is a testament to what’s possible when someone commits fully to healing from bipolar disorder and sobriety—from the inside out. Whether you're struggling with addiction, mood disorders, or searching for purpose, this episode offers insight, hope, and a realistic roadmap to change.

    🎧 Listen now and remember: You’re not broken. You’re becoming.

    🔗 Learn More About Massimo Rigotti & The SOBER Method

    Massimo Rigotti is the creator of the SOBER Method, a transformative approach helping individuals break free from addiction, build mental resilience, and live with intention.

    Explore more of his work:
    🌐 Website: sobermethod.com
    📹 YouTube: @sobermethod
    📱 Instagram: @sobermethod
    🎵 TikTok: @sobermethod
    👤 Reddit: u/sobermethod

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    1 h et 4 min
  • Fitness, Mental Health & Legacy: The TriumFit Movement with Tyler Smith
    Jul 7 2025

    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 meaningful path: the TriumFit Movement, a fitness platform that blends historical tribute, physical challenge, and philanthropy to help people move with intention.

    Together, they explore:

    • The mental toll of performance-focused fitness
    • The burnout that sparked the birth of the TriumFit Movement
    • How purpose, not perfection, creates lasting motivation
    • Men’s mental health and breaking the stigma around vulnerability
    • Tyler’s bold vision to bear crawl across America and inspire others through action

    The TriumFit Movement isn’t just about workouts — it’s about building legacy, fostering connection, and showing up for yourself and others. If you’re struggling with burnout, isolation, or the weight of expectations, this episode reminds you that change starts with one honest step — and you don’t have to take it alone.

    Subscribe today, and we can remove the stigma together.

    Learn more about the TriumFit Movement:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triumfit_challenge/

    Website: https://triumfitchallenge.com/

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    1 h et 12 min
  • Letting Go to Level Up: Redefining Success and Self-Worth with Nicolette Nierras
    Jun 30 2025

    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 her true self.

    Nicolette opens up about shedding societal expectations, healing from imposter syndrome, and the powerful role of inner work in reclaiming self-worth. Her story is a reminder that true success isn’t about status—it’s about alignment, inner peace, and showing up for yourself authentically.

    If you’ve ever questioned your value beyond your job title or struggled with self-doubt, this episode will speak to your soul.

    What We Discuss:

    • Why self-worth often gets tied to career success and achievements
    • The emotional toll of living out of alignment with your true purpose
    • Nicolette’s journey from corporate burnout to holistic healing
    • How the loss of a job became a gateway to self-trust and self-worth
    • The impact of divorce, COVID, and isolation on identity and confidence
    • Imposter syndrome and how high achievers can rebuild inner belief
    • The mindset shift from fear and scarcity to love and abundance
    • What it means to live an abundant life rooted in self-worth
    • Practical ways to reconnect with your worth through action, not perfection
    • The power of community, coaching, and speaking up for mental health

    If this episode helped you reflect on your own self-worth journey, please follow, rate, and share this podcast. Help us break the stigma and spark healing conversations.

    Learn More About Nicolette

    Nicolette is a holistic lifestyle coach, hypnotherapist, and host of the Your Worthless podcast. Through deep inner work, intuitive coaching, and subconscious reprogramming, she empowers individuals to reclaim their self-worth, live with intention, and create a life rooted in purpose and peace.

    Explore her work, content, and offerings here:

    Website: thenicnierraswholisticlifestyle.com
    Instagram: @wholistic.lifestyle_withnic
    YouTube: The Nic Nierras Podcast
    LinkedIn: Nicolette Nierras
    TikTok: @thenicnierraspodcast

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    1 h et 2 min
  • How Perimenopause Impacts Women’s Mental Health with Amita Sharma
    Jun 23 2025

    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-worth—and why society urgently needs to normalize this stage of a woman’s life.

    Together, they explore how holistic wellness, gut health, community support, and candid conversations can empower women to reclaim their identity and well-being. Whether you’re personally walking this path or supporting someone who is, this episode is a must-listen.

    What We Discussed:

    • The emotional toll of perimenopause and its impact on mental health
    • Why many women suffer in silence due to stigma and societal expectations
    • The overlooked struggles of midlife women balancing careers, family, and personal wellness
    • How unresolved childhood trauma can resurface during hormonal transitions
    • Holistic and integrative approaches to healing, including diet, gut health, and Ayurvedic practices
    • How partners and workplaces can support women through this phase
    • The mission behind NourishDoc and its role in making self-care and expert guidance more accessible

    Perimenopause isn’t just a hormonal shift—it’s a deeply personal journey that deserves understanding, empathy, and support. If this episode moved you, don’t keep it to yourself.

    • Share it with a friend, partner, or colleague who needs to hear it.
    • Rate and review the show on your favorite podcast platform—it helps us reach more people.

    And most importantly, take a moment today to nourish your own mind, body, and spirit. You are not alone. Together, we can break the stigma.

    Connect with Amita and explore NourishDoc’s holistic wellness resources:

    • Website: nourishdoc.com
    • Instagram: @nourish_doc
    • YouTube: @nourishdoc
    • X (formerly Twitter): @nourishdoc

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    41 min
  • Healing a Loveless Marriage: Larry Bilotta’s 40-Year Journey to Self-Love
    Jun 16 2025

    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 healthier relationships. Bilotta introduces concepts like the Chaos to Purpose Scale and the significance of self-reflection and writing in personal growth. He also addresses the stigma surrounding mental health and the need for awareness in navigating relationships.

    Listeners will learn:

    • How childhood programming shapes adult relationships
    • The chaos-to-purpose scale and how it affects marriages
    • The difference between hard-natured and soft-hearted partners
    • Why self-love is the gateway to relational healing
    • Practical tools to shift from fear to love—like the powerful “25 Words” exercise

    Whether you're in a struggling relationship, healing from past trauma, or seeking to understand yourself and your partner more deeply, this episode is a must-listen.

    Listen and share, let's take a step forward and end the stigma.

    Download Larry’s FREE guide: 7 Ways You’re Pushing Your Spouse Away Without Knowing It — a must-read for anyone wanting to save their relationship.
    larrybilotta.com/7ways

    Explore Larry’s full marriage-saving resources at:
    youcansavethismarriage.com

    Grab Larry’s book:
    "This Is Not the Woman I Married" — a must-read for men struggling to make sense of their partner’s emotional withdrawal or transformation.
    📖 Available now on Amazon

    Watch powerful relationship videos on his YouTube channel:
    youtube.com/larrybilotta

    Follow Larry on social media:
    • Facebook: facebook.com/MrLarryBilotta
    • Twitter: twitter.com/LarryBilotta

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    1 h et 7 min
  • Healing the Root: Amy Vincze on EFT Tapping and Emotional Freedom
    Jun 9 2025

    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 science behind EFT tapping, and how unprocessed emotions manifest as anxiety, addiction, and self-sabotage. Amy explains how most people treat symptoms instead of addressing the root causes—often rooted in deep foundational fears like fear of failure, rejection, or unworthiness.

    Whether you're struggling with depression, emotional blocks, PTSD, or chronic stress, this episode offers insight, hope, and practical steps to release trauma, regulate your nervous system, and reclaim your mental health.

    Topics Covered:

    • EFT tapping for anxiety, depression, and trauma healing
    • Identifying emotional root causes vs surface-level symptoms
    • Understanding big T vs little t trauma
    • How cortisol, the amygdala, and the nervous system respond to tapping
    • Emotional healing through body-based methods
    • Amy’s personal journey through childhood trauma and cancer
    • How to start tapping for your own healing journey
    • Mental health stigma and the importance of emotional expression

    Rate and review the podcast—it helps more people find safe spaces to talk about mental health. Together we can break the stigma.

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    Stay connected and explore more tapping tools, insights, and inspiration:

    • 🌐 Website: soarwithtapping.com
    • 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/share/191vWHGCk8
    • 📸 Instagram: @soarwithtapping
    • 🎥 YouTube: @soarwithtapping9898
    • 💼 LinkedIn: Amy Vincze on LinkedIn
    • 🎵 TikTok: @soarwithtapping

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    42 min
  • Breaking the Stigma: Embracing Neurodiversity Through Storytelling with Thomas Wilson
    Jun 2 2025

    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 community and offers advice for those struggling with mental health issues, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and self-acceptance.

    Learn more about Thomas:

    Website: https://www.rhcreativeadvocacyandstorytelling.net/

    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ndttrpg

    LinkedIn: Thomas Wilson

    Email: ndttrpg@gmail.com

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    50 min
  • The Truth About Dopamine and Depression | Andy West on Mental Health Recovery
    May 26 2025

    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 journey through childhood trauma, addiction, a drug-induced psychosis, and the years-long battle with anhedonia—a form of depression where nothing brings pleasure.

    She shares how she rebuilt her brain from the ground up using dopamine-focused lifestyle changes, including cold showers, exercise, mindset shifts, and deliberate discomfort. Andy explains how to rewire the brain’s reward system and gives practical tips on overcoming depression, fatigue, and addiction—without relying on quick fixes or medication.

    This episode is packed with actionable advice, neuroscience-backed insights, and inspiration for anyone battling anxiety, depression, addiction, or looking to better understand the role of dopamine in everyday motivation and joy.

    Topics Covered:

    • What is anhedonia and how it differs from typical depression
    • How dopamine works and how to reset your reward system
    • Breaking addiction through behavior-based dopamine resets
    • How daily challenges can rewire the brain for resilience
    • Natural strategies for chronic fatigue and low motivation
    • The danger of ease and the power of discomfort

    Together, we fight stigma with every episode.

    📘 Connect with Andy West:
    Visit dopaminemountain.com to find her books.

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    http://x.com/mountdopamine

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    52 min