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The holiday season is often painted as joyful and full of gratitude. But for many, it can also stir up grief, loneliness, stress, and memories we’d rather avoid.

In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sergeant Q and Doc Jess explore what gratitude really looks like when the holidays feel heavy.

Through honest reflections and lived experiences, they unpack how gratitude can become a steady anchor during emotionally charged seasons, without forcing positivity or dismissing pain.

Rather than offering quick fixes, the conversation dives into how intentional reframing and small, meaningful moments can quietly shift how we process stress, loss, and relational strain.

With insights drawn from science, psychology, and faith, they begin to reveal why gratitude isn’t just a feeling, but something that can be practiced and strengthened over time.

Tune in now! Rethink gratitude during the holidays, not as an obligation, but as a tool for grounding, clarity, and emotional resilience. What that looks like, and how to start, is something you’ll want to hear for yourself.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors
02:36 – We’re Grateful for How Far We’ve Come This Christmas
15:05 – The First Christmas Without Doc Jess’ Family
19:11 – The Heartwarming Gift of Hardship
26:51 – Three Things a Day That Can Calm Your Mindset
30:00 – The 357 Method for Finding the Good in Hard Moments
34:15 – 2026 Full Deck Cards for Growth and Resilience

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This week’s episode brings something deeply relevant and eye-opening to the table. Sgt. Q and cohost Doc Jess sit down with Autumn and Liberty to talk about what it really means to grow up in today’s digital world, a generation shaped by TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, and constant online pressure.

They open up about the pressures young girls face online, how social media affects confidence, friendships, and mental health, and why building real-life resilience matters now more than ever. Sgt. Q and Doc Jess guide them through stories of learning to push through fear, getting back up after setbacks, and choosing discipline over instant dopamine, the kind that social media gives too easily.

The role of faith at home and how God is shaping their character in an age of constant digital noise has been given to light. Through simple, everyday moments, riding a bike, facing something scary, or stepping outside their comfort zone, the girls show how resilience, identity, and emotional strength are built long before a screen ever enters the picture.

🎧 Tune in to hear a heartfelt, timely conversation about faith, real resilience, and what it takes to raise strong, grounded kids in a digital generation that desperately needs it.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors
01:18 – Teens Talk on IG, Security, and Thrifting Their Way Into Business
05:11 – Anxiety, Depression, and the Role of Parenting in the Digital Age
08:26 – How Social Media Hijacks Your Dopamine
11:12 – Rebuilding Social Confidence in Teens After COVID Isolation
14:47 – Building Mental Strength and Grit Through New Pathways
20:33 – Liberty’s Personal Learning Grit Through Trials and Challenges
26:39 – Healthy Boundaries Without People-Pleasing or Avoidance
30:18 – Breaking Generational Patterns in Parenting
35:44 – The Fruit of Consistent and Intentional Parenting

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🎧 Website: https://thementalhealthjanitors.com/
🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-mental-health-janitors/

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The holiday season can feel overwhelming, and for many women, the mental load they carry is invisible, but very real. In this episode, Mrs. Q and Doc Jess unpack the emotional labor, household juggling, and unspoken pressures that often go unnoticed.

Through candid stories, humor, and relatable examples, they explore managing Thanksgiving solo, the frustration of partners asking “What do you need me to do?”, and the exhaustion of carrying so much without being seen or heard.

Self-awareness becomes a key focus understanding your triggers, emotional needs, and learning how to express them clearly without guilt. They also reflect on how childhood patterns, culture, and unspoken expectations shape how women show up in relationships.

🎧 Tune in now and join the conversation on how to navigate the holidays without losing yourself.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors
01:58 – Building Resilience and Improving Mental Health for Everyday Challenges

09:19 – Handling Thanksgiving Solo While Managing Holiday Stress

18:55 – Discovering Growth Through Therapy and Honest Communication

27:12 – Finding My Voice Through Faith and Love

39:04 – Exploring Therapy and Self-Discovery for Mental Wellness

44:57 – Practicing Self-Care and Holiday Strategies for Emotional Balance

52:40 – Understanding How AI Impacts Relationships and Human Connection

Be part of our online family where faith meets mental health and broken stories become tools for purpose.

Find practical strategies, real testimonies, and truth that doesn’t flinch.

🔗 Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1988960518109166/

Listen on:

• 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nPegvqPi1AO47Xbx3EvNz?si=d2cdfa086c32460c
• 🎧 Website: https://thementalhealthjanitors.com/
• 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-mental-health-janitors/

Connect with Aaron “Sgt Q” Quinonez:

• Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/SgtQ13
• LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitytvstarpodcaster/
• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sgt.q_/

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