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Beneath The Surface | Mental Health Podcast

Beneath The Surface | Mental Health Podcast

Written by: Danny Francois
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A podcast that dares to go deeper—into the stories we hide, the emotions we carry, and the healing we seek. Hosted by voices rooted in resilience and cultural pride, each episode explores mental health, identity, and presence with raw honesty and creative flair. From personal revelations to community conversations, Beneath The Surface invites listeners to reflect, connect, and rise.

© 2026 Beneath The Surface | Mental Health Podcast
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Episodes
  • The Man Behind the Scrubs | ER Nurse Justin Page
    Oct 11 2026

    We often see healthcare workers showing up for everyone else. But how often do we stop and ask who’s showing up for them?

    In this episode of Beneath the Surface | Mental Health Podcast, I sit down with Justin Page, an ER nurse, to get to know the man behind the scrubs.

    Because there’s more to someone than their profession, their responsibilities, or the version of themselves the world sees every day.

    We explore what it means to work in an environment where you’re constantly showing up for others, the emotional weight that can come with caring for people during some of their most difficult moments, and the importance of recognizing your own mental health along the way.

    But this conversation isn’t just about nursing.

    It’s about Justin as a person.

    The experiences that shape us, the expectations we carry, and the parts of ourselves that don’t always get seen when we’re busy fulfilling a role.

    And that’s something I think a lot of us can relate to.

    Whether you’re a healthcare worker, someone who’s always been the person others lean on, or someone still learning how to prioritize yourself, this conversation is an opportunity to look beyond what people do and understand who they are.

    Because sometimes the people who spend their lives taking care of everyone else need someone to ask how they’re doing, too.

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    💬 Let’s talk: Have you ever felt so focused on taking care of others that you forgot to check in with yourself?

    ❤️ If this conversation resonates with you, share it with someone who might need to hear it.

    🔔 Subscribe or follow for more honest conversations about mental health, identity, vulnerability, and the things we carry beneath the surface.

    📱 Connect on Instagram: @beneaththesurfacepod

    You deserve to be seen beyond what you do for others.

    Your Story Matters. You Matter. ❤️

    #BeneathTheSurfacePod #MensMentalHealth #HealthcareWorkers #MentalHealthPodcast #YouMatter


    🎙️ Special Shoutout!
    Be sure to check out On The Same Page Podcast, hosted by Justin Page and his wife, Kassandra! 💙
    From marriage and mindset to personal growth and navigating life together, they're creating space for real conversations about becoming better versions of ourselves.
    🎧 Show them some love and check out their podcast!
    🔗 Listen to On The Same Page Podcast on anywhere you watch or listen to podcast.

    🎥 Watch on YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@JustnPage⁩ ]
    🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-same-page/id1886840790


    💚 Join our community here:
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Rebuilding the Man in the Mirror
    Oct 9 2026


    Sometimes, rebuilding yourself means facing the parts of your past you’d rather forget, owning your mistakes, and realizing that who you were doesn’t have to define who you’re becoming.

    In this episode of Beneath the Surface | Mental Health Podcast, I sit down with Jonathan PB to get to know the man behind the bodybuilding, the discipline, and the person everyone sees on the outside.

    But this conversation goes beyond the gym.

    Jonathan opens up about his journey of self-discovery, redemption, and learning how to move forward after difficult chapters in life. We talk about the gym becoming a form of mental therapy, what it means to take accountability for your past, and finding the courage to rebuild when things don’t go the way you imagined.

    We also explore how stepping outside your comfort zone can change everything. From living in Orlando while pursuing his MBA at Saint Leo University, to his first international trip to India, and eventually finding a place to call home in Houston, Jonathan’s journey is about discovering that there’s more to life than the path you originally pictured for yourself.

    And that’s something I think a lot of us can relate to.

    Sometimes we get so caught up in who we think we’re supposed to be that we forget we’re allowed to grow, change, and become someone different.

    This conversation isn’t about having a perfect comeback story. It’s about recognizing that even when you make mistakes, you still have the opportunity to write a different chapter.

    Whether you’re working through your own struggles, trying to rediscover who you are, or simply figuring out your next step, I hope this conversation reminds you that your story is still being written.

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    💬 Let’s talk: Have you ever had to rebuild a part of yourself or start over when life didn’t go as planned? Share your thoughts below.

    ❤️ If this conversation resonates with you, consider sharing it with someone who might need to hear it.

    🔔 Subscribe or follow for more real conversations about mental health, identity, growth, and everything we carry beneath the surface.

    📱 Connect on Instagram: @beneaththesurfacepod

    Your past is part of your story, but it doesn’t have to be the end of it.

    Your Story Matters. You Matter. ❤️

    #BeneathTheSurfacePod #MensMentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealthPodcast #YouMatter

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    56 mins
  • The Loss We Carried | Our Ectopic Pregnancy Story
    Oct 8 2026

    🎙️ The Loss We Carried

    Our Ectopic Pregnancy Story | Beneath the Surface

    Some grief changes you in ways you never expected. Some experiences leave you carrying emotions you never imagined having to navigate.

    In this deeply personal episode of Beneath the Surface | Mental Health Podcast, I sit down with my wife, Bri, as we open up about our experience with ectopic pregnancy, losing our first baby, and the emotional aftermath that followed.

    Together, we share what it was like navigating something neither of us was prepared for, the feelings we carried individually, and how grief can affect not only your mental health but also your relationship and the way you see the world.

    This isn't a conversation about having all the answers, finding the perfect words, or pretending everything is okay.

    It's about the moments nobody sees, the emotions we don't always know how to express, and learning how to navigate grief together while understanding that we may experience it differently.

    During Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we wanted to share our story to help create space for conversations that often go unspoken.

    Whether you've experienced something similar, supported someone through it, or simply want to better understand what others carry beneath the surface, we hope this conversation reminds you that you are not alone.

    🩷🩵 Content Note: This episode discusses ectopic pregnancy, grief, and mental health. Please listen or watch at your own pace.

    💬 Join the conversation: If our story resonates with you, we'd love to hear your thoughts. You never have to share more than you're comfortable with.

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    ▶️ Watch on YouTube
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    📱 Instagram: @beneaththesurfacepod

    Your grief matters. Your story matters. You Matter. ❤️

    #BeneathTheSurfacePod #EctopicPregnancy #PregnancyAndInfantLossAwareness #MentalHealth #YouMatter

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    1 hr and 20 mins
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