Episodes

  • The Weight of It All: Burnout, Pt. 1

    The Weight of It All: Burnout, Pt. 1
    Nov 10 2026
    On this episode, the conversation explores what burnout looks and feels like. The hosts, Morgan, Melissa, and Mike, along with producer Daedalian, explore the ramifications of running out of mental steam, including physical and emotional exhaustion, loss of motivation, and growing detachment from work and others. Through personal experiences and professional insights, they discuss how workplace stress, compassion fatigue, relationships, and outside pressures can contribute to burnout.Resources & Links:Search: Burnout Statistics by OccupationSearch: Resources for BurnoutBook: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress by Cycle Emily Nagoski______________________If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 988 WebsiteMike and Morgan welcome questions and comments Email: A PsychoDelicous ConversationRelated Podcast: Mike & Morgan on Behind the ConnectionMike Stratton's A Groove SupremeSpotify: Mike's Podcast, The Little Green Book
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    28 mins
  • Becoming the Hero With a Thousand Faces, Pt. 2

    Becoming the Hero With a Thousand Faces, Pt. 2
    Oct 27 2026

    On this episode, Mike, Morgan, and Melissa return to share their origin stories as mental health professionals. They discuss how childhood experiences, personal struggles, education, and their own experiences with therapy, shaped their professional paths and deepened their understanding of others. The conversation also explores the importance of trust, empathy, hands-on training, and building strong connections between therapists and their clients.

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    If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 988 Website

    Mike and Morgan welcome questions and comments Email: A PsychoDelicous Conversation

    Related Podcast: Mike & Morgan on Behind the Connection

    Mike Stratton's A Groove Supreme

    Spotify: Mike's Podcast, The Little Green Book
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    26 mins
  • Becoming the Hero With a Thousand Faces, Pt. 1

    Becoming the Hero With a Thousand Faces, Pt. 1
    Oct 20 2026

    On this episode, hosts Michael Stratton, Morgan Bowen, and Melissa Black explore the personal experiences that led them to careers in mental health. They reflect on how childhood memories, family relationships, books, and early experiences with helping others shaped their empathy and interest in understanding people. The conversation also examines how being a natural listener or taking responsibility for others can develop into unhealthy patterns, especially when personal needs are overlooked.

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    If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 988 Website

    Mike and Morgan welcome questions and comments Email: A PsychoDelicous Conversation

    Related Podcast: Mike & Morgan on Behind the Connection

    Mike Stratton's A Groove Supreme

    Spotify: Mike's Podcast, The Little Green Book
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    27 mins
  • Hijacked Headspace: Hormones & Perimenopause, Pt. 2

    Hijacked Headspace: Hormones & Perimenopause, Pt. 2
    Oct 13 2026
    On this episode, guest Jen Gallagher returns to explore women's anger and its connection to mental health, particularly during menopause and midlife. Gallagher shares how her own health struggles led her to recognize the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and accepting anger as a valid human emotion. The conversation looks at how cultural expectations can cause women to suppress their feelings and why both men and women should challenge their assumptions about anger.Resources & Links:Website: Jen Gallagher CounselingWebsite: Dr. Gabor MateSearch: All We Want Is Everything - How We Dismantle Male Supremacy by Soraya ChemalySearch: Rage Becomes Her - The Power of Women's Anger by Soraya Chemaly______________________If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 988 WebsiteMike and Morgan welcome questions and comments Email: A PsychoDelicous ConversationRelated Podcast: Mike & Morgan on Behind the ConnectionMike Stratton's A Groove SupremeSpotify: Mike's Podcast, The Little Green Book
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    28 mins
  • Hoodwinked Heroines: Hormones & Perimenopause, Pt. 1

    Hoodwinked Heroines: Hormones & Perimenopause, Pt. 1
    Oct 6 2026

    On this episode, special guest Jen Gallagher is in studio to discuss perimenopause, menopause, and the experience of rage among women in midlife. Guest Jen Gallagher explains that rage can be a normal emotional response shaped by hormonal changes, accumulated stress, relationships, caregiving responsibilities, and cultural expectations placed on women. The conversation explores how women can move away from shame and see anger as a source of information, empowerment, and personal agency.

    Resources & Links:

    Website: Jen Gallagher Counseling

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    If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 988 Website

    Mike and Morgan welcome questions and comments Email: A PsychoDelicous Conversation

    Related Podcast: Mike & Morgan on Behind the Connection

    Mike Stratton's A Groove Supreme

    Spotify: Mike's Podcast, The Little Green Book
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    26 mins
  • To See Ourselves as Others See Us: Body Image, Pt. 2

    To See Ourselves as Others See Us: Body Image, Pt. 2
    Sep 22 2026
    On this episode, Melissa and Mike are back for part two of their discussion on body image, and explore how anxiety, obsessive thinking, trauma, and shame can shape the way people see and relate to their bodies. They discuss body neutrality as a way to move away from harsh self-judgment, along with therapeutic approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT, exposure therapy, and medication. The conversation also highlights the value of personal experience, self-compassion, and learning to recognize that thoughts are not always accurate reflections of reality.Resources & Links:Worksheet: The Effects of Anxiety and Depression on the BodySearch: Serotonin vs. DopamineSearch: The Bod is Not Apologies by Sonya Renee TaylorMental Health and Well-Being in the Modern Era: A Comprehensive Review of Challenges and InterventionsHow does my mental health affect my physical health?Symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)Forget Photoshop: Learn to embrace the unique and real youBuilding a Relationship With Your Body: Body Acceptance & Body NeutralityReducing social media use significantly improves body image in teens, young adultsBody Image and the Media______________________If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 988 WebsiteMike and Morgan welcome questions and comments Email: A PsychoDelicous ConversationRelated Podcast: Mike & Morgan on Behind the ConnectionMike Stratton's A Groove SupremeSpotify: Mike's Podcast, The Little Green Book
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    25 mins
  • The Shifting Sands of Self: Body Image, Pt. 1

    The Shifting Sands of Self: Body Image, Pt. 1
    Sep 15 2026
    This episode examines how media-driven body ideals shape mental health, body image, and perceptions of physical change. Melissa and Mike combine personal experiences with clinical perspectives to explore eating disorders, body dysmorphia, the limitations of BMI, and the growing role of GLP-1 medications. The discussion places these issues within a biopsychosocial framework, while distinguishing the neurological and psychological factors that influence body perception and behavior. YouTube: Seen and Not Seen – Talking HeadsYouTube: Body Language – QueenResources & Links:Search: Serotonin vs. DopamineSearch: The Bod is Not Apologies by Sonya Renee TaylorMental Health and Well-Being in the Modern Era: A Comprehensive Review of Challenges and InterventionsHow does my mental health affect my physical health?Symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)Forget Photoshop: Learn to embrace the unique and real youBuilding a Relationship With Your Body: Body Acceptance & Body NeutralityReducing social media use significantly improves body image in teens, young adultsBody Image and the Media______________________If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 988 WebsiteMike and Morgan welcome questions and comments Email: A PsychoDelicous ConversationRelated Podcast: Mike & Morgan on Behind the ConnectionMike Stratton's A Groove SupremeSpotify: Mike's Podcast, The Little Green Book
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    26 mins
  • Sometimes Love is a Choice: Polyamory & What is Love, Pt. 2

    Sometimes Love is a Choice: Polyamory & What is Love, Pt. 2
    Sep 1 2026

    In Part 2 of their discussion on polyamory, Mike, Melissa, and Morgan explore different forms of non-monogamous relationships. With an emphasis on the importance of communication, trust, and personal choice, they discuss jealousy, family dynamics, and how relationships can change over time. Ultimately, healthy relationships begin with understanding and caring for yourself.

    Resources & Links:

    Search: Esther Perel - State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity

    ______________________

    If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 988 Website

    Mike and Morgan welcome questions and comments Email: A PsychoDelicous Conversation

    Related Podcast: Mike & Morgan on Behind the Connection

    Mike Stratton's A Groove Supreme

    Spotify: Mike's Podcast, The Little Green Book
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    25 mins