Mental Health Potluck
Welcome to Mental Health Potluck Podcast, your go-to space for mental health insights and practical guidance for mental health and wellness. Hosted by Danny Clark, LCSW, this podcast blends expert knowledge with real-world strategies to support your well-being and personal growth. Whether you’re seeking tools for personal resilience, ways to ground your day, or insights to enhance your relationships, you’ll find thoughtful conversations and actionable wisdom here.
Join us as we explore the intersection of science, therapy, and self-care—helping you and those you love.
Episodes
9 episodes
Let Them Build It Wrong: Why Great Leaders Allow Mistakes
Picture this: Someone's struggling with IKEA furniture, about to install the back panel upside down. Do you jump in to fix it or let them learn through failure? That split-second decision reveals the essence of your leadership philosophy.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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14:30
Parasocial Relationships: Influencers, Followers and The Illusion of Friendship
The mysterious one-sided bond between followers and online personalities has a name: parasocial relationships. These connections feel intensely real, making us defend celebrities like Taylor Swift as if they're our actual friends, even though t...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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21:01
Boundaries, Gaslighting, and Trauma: Are We Using These Words Wrong?
Have you ever heard someone say, "I'm setting a boundary," but it feels more like they're avoiding a hard conversation? Or maybe you've seen the word "trauma" used to describe everything from a bad breakup to a stressful day at work? Therapy...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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15:52
The Attention Economy: How Social Media Hijacks Your Mind
Why We Can’t Look Away: Social Media, Outrage, and Your BrainHave you ever opened your phone for a quick check-in, only to find yourself deep in an internet-fueled existential crisis? Why does our brain fixate on negativity, and w...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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17:40
Why New Leaders Need to Channel Their Inner Therapist
In this episode of Mental Health Potluck, Danny Clark explores the unique challenges of stepping into a leadership role at a new company and why approaching leadership like a therapist working with a new client can set managers ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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8:52
Why Do We Sabotage Our Happiness? Discover the Upper Limit
Episode SummaryHave you ever noticed that when things in your life start going really well, you suddenly find yourself procrastinating, picking fights, or making careless mistakes? You’re not alone. This episode dives int...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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7:27
Can One Day of Not Buying Change Anything?
Podcast Title and Episode Number: The Power of Collective Action: How Small Choices Can Create Big Change – Ep. 4Episode SummaryIn this episode of [Podcast Name], Danny explores the power of coll...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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7:04
Are Your Go-To Employees on the Brink of Burnout?
Are you aware of the hidden challenges your best employees may be facing? This episode of Mental Health Potluck tackles the critical issue of workplace burnout, particularly focusing on so-called go-to employees—those indispensable staff member...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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9:59
Debunking the Myths: How Gaming is Actually Good for Mental Health!
🎮 Are Video Games Bad for Mental Health? The Surprising Science Behind Gaming & Wellness🎙️ Episode Summary:Are video games really harmful, or can they actually help with stress, aggression, and building community? In this...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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6:59