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The Mental Health Janitors

The Mental Health Janitors

著者： Aaron Quinonez and Jessica Burgans
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Faith-based trauma recovery for veterans, first responders, and the families who carry it with them.

The Mental Health Janitors is hosted by Aaron "Sgt Q" Quinonez, a Marine 1st ANGLICO veteran who went from homeless and suicidal to founding a veteran nonprofit and a suicide-prevention tech company, and Jessica "Doc Jess" Burgans, an Army combat medic and Iraq War veteran who is now a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Between them: two combat deployments, two PTSD diagnoses, and a clinical license. They've been where the audience is, and one of them is qualified to treat it. Every Tuesday they take on PTSD, ADHD,

anxiety, marriage under strain, sleep that won't come, and the specific weight carried by people who ran toward things everyone else ran from. The conversations are honest, Scripture-informed, and practical — real tools you can use this week, not platitudes. If you've been told to just get over it, or you've been quietly white-knuckling it for years, this is the show that says the thing out loud.

New episodes every Tuesday

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  • The Hidden Toll of Unexpected Caregiving & How to Prevent Burnout | Lydia Dyhin

    The Hidden Toll of Unexpected Caregiving & How to Prevent Burnout | Lydia Dyhin
    2026/08/18
    Send us Fan MailWhat happens when your life is suddenly upended, and you are forced to become the primary caregiver for an aging parent with no preparation or roadmap? In this deeply empathetic episode of The Mental Health Janitors, host Sgt. Q sits down with caregiver advocate and coach Lydia Dyhin to discuss the overwhelming, often invisible reality of unexpected caregiving. Lydia shares her personal story of abruptly relocating her entire family to care for her mother after a sudden vascular dementia diagnosis. What began as an act of love quickly turned into a relentless cycle of mental overload, physical depletion, and emotional overwhelm. Together, Lydia and Sgt. Q’a combat veteran who intimately understands the compounding weight of trauma,breaks down the dangerous myth that caregivers must reach a breaking point before seeking help. They explore the profound power dynamic shift that occurs when children become the parents, the insidious nature of "drifted grief," and the neurobiological science behind why simply changing how you name your emotions can reduce their negative impact by up to 50%. Throughout the conversation, they explore:The sudden, lifealtering reality of the "power dynamic shift" when caring for an aging parent.Why reaching out for resources before you hit a crisis is the ultimate act of prevention.The 4 Pillars of Healing (Body, Mind, Emotions, and Spirit) and why neglecting one causes the whole system to collapse under pressure.The neuroscience of emotional regulation: How saying "A part of me feels..." instead of "I am..." separates emotion from identity, reducing symptom severity by 50%.Practical tools to combat caregiver burnout, including the "Care Command Journal" and daily selfcare resets.How to navigate the intense guilt and family resistance that often accompany tough care decisions, like transitioning a loved one to residential care.Lydia reveals a simple but profound mindset shift that can instantly alleviate the crushing guilt of asking, "Am I doing enough?",plus, she shares details about her transformative workshops and selfpaced programs designed specifically to help caregivers reclaim their identity. 🎧 Tune in to discover how pausing, regulating your nervous system, and embracing the truth that "you are enough" can help you navigate the hardest seasons of caregiving with grace, resilience, and preserved mental health.Episode Highlights00:00 – The Unexpected Reality of Becoming a Caregiver01:02 – Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors02:05 – Lydia’s Story: A Sudden Vascular Dementia Diagnosis04:02 – The Power Dynamic Shift: When Children Become the Parents06:37 – Why You Don’t Need to Reach Crisis to Get Help08:24 – The 4 Pillars of Healing: Body, Mind, Emotions, and Spirit12:12 – Navigating "DripFed Grief" and Caregiver Resentment14:12 – Lydia’s Tool: The SelfCare Guide & Care Command Journal17:01 – Navigating Guilt and the Transition to Residential Care21:33 – Live Workshops vs. SelfPaced Programs for Caregivers24:14 – The Neuroscience of Naming Your Emotions (50% Reduction!)27:08 – A Message of Hope: "You Are Enough"Join the ConversationBe part of a growing community having honest conversations about mental health, trauma recovery, emotional resilience, leadership, relationships, faith, and personal growth.🔗 Join our Facebook community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1988960518109166/Listen to The Mental Health Janitors🎧 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0nPegvqPi1AO47Xbx3EvNz/🎧 Website:https://thementalhealthjanitors.com/🎧 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/thementalhealthjanitors/Connect with Lydia Dyhin🌐 Website: [Placeholder]🎓 Caregiver Workshops & Self Paced Programs: [Placeholder]📧 Contact for Coaching/Support: [Placeholder]Connect with Aaron "Sgt. Q" Quinonez🌐 Website:https://sgtq.net/📘 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/SgtQ13💼 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitystarpodcaster/Support the show
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    28 分
  • Why Broken Promises Hurt More Than You Think

    Why Broken Promises Hurt More Than You Think
    2026/08/12

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    WHEN SOMEONE BREAKS YOUR TRUST, WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THE HURT?

    A broken promise can stay with you long after the moment is over.

    In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt. Q and Doc Jess explore how betrayal, childhood trauma, broken trust, and unresolved hurt can shape the way we see people, relationships, and even ourselves.

    The conversation begins with a deeply personal story about a broken promise that became part of a childhood trauma. Then, a Reddit story about a father and son raises a bigger question about trust, accountability, parenting, and what happens when someone uses a loophole instead of honoring their word.

    But the conversation goes even deeper.

    Why do we sometimes start looking for revenge when we've been hurt? Why does our brain fill in the gaps when we don't have all the information? And what does it really take to break the cycle of resentment?

    Sgt. Q shares a deeply personal story about his own father that brings the conversation full circle and reveals why forgiveness isn't always about what someone deserves.

    This episode explores emotional intelligence, trauma, family relationships, trust, resentment, forgiveness, emotional resilience, and the choices we make after we've been hurt.

    If you've ever struggled with betrayal, broken promises, anger, or letting go of something that happened in your past, this conversation may give you a different way to look at your pain. ❤️

    🎧 Listen to the full episode to hear the stories, the lessons, and the unexpected perspective on choosing forgiveness over revenge.

    Episode Highlights

    • 00:00 Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors
    • 01:30 A Childhood Story About Trauma and a Broken Promise
    • 07:00 When Personal Pain Meets the Mental Bandwidth We Have
    • 09:00 The Seattle Shooting and Leadership Under Pressure
    • 18:00 How Economic Stress Can Affect Mental Wellbeing
    • 28:00 Reddit Story: A Father, Son, and a Shocking Loophole
    • 35:00 When a Broken Promise Becomes a Broken Relationship
    • 40:00 Revenge, Resentment, and the “Long Game”
    • 45:00 Emotional Intelligence and How We Respond to Hurt
    • 49:00 A Personal Story About Forgiveness and Reconciliation
    • 55:00 Choosing Forgiveness Over Revenge
    • 58:00 Educate, Empower, and Encourage Your Mental Health Journey

    Join the Conversation

    Be part of a growing community having real conversations about mental health, emotional intelligence, relationships, conflict resolution, healthy communication, marriage, trauma, and personal growth.

    🔗 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:

    Website: https://sgtq.net/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SgtQ13

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitystarpodcaster/

    #MentalHealth #Forgiveness #EmotionalResilience

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    40 分
  • Stop Waiting for an Apology: The Emotional Mistake That's Keeping You Stuck

    Stop Waiting for an Apology: The Emotional Mistake That's Keeping You Stuck
    2026/08/11

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    Are You Looking for an Apology… or Are You Holding Onto Hurt?

    Sometimes the hardest conflicts aren’t about what was said. They’re about what happens inside us after we feel hurt.

    In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt. Q and Doc Jess explore why we often expect people to understand our pain without ever explaining what happened.

    The conversation starts with Hot Jimothy Summer, a viral raccoon that brought people together through acceptance and community, before leading into a deeper discussion about emotional reactions, assumptions, and why we connect so deeply with stories of being misunderstood.

    They then break down a Reddit story about a mother demanding an apology from her teenage daughter’s friend after an insensitive comment. But the bigger question is: Are we seeking accountability, or are we holding onto resentment?

    Together, they explore emotional intelligence, self-reflection, emotional regulation, and why fixing the root cause of our reactions matters more than simply changing the behavior on the surface.

    If you’ve ever felt offended, struggled to forgive, or found yourself waiting for someone else to make things right, this episode will challenge the way you approach conflict.

    🎧 Tune in to learn how self-awareness, healthy communication, and emotional resilience can help you build stronger relationships.


    Episode Highlights

    • 00:00 Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors
    • 15:49 A Personal Story About Hurt and Rebuilding Trust
    • 17:00 Hot Jimothy Summer: How a Viral Raccoon Created Connection
    • 19:08 Why People Rally Around Stories of Acceptance
    • 28:52 The Story of Keaton and How Community Changed His Life
    • 33:44 Reddit Story: A Mother Demands an Apology From a Teenager
    • 38:14 When Hurt Feelings Turn Into Long-Term Resentment
    • 44:28 Why We Expect Others to Know They Hurt Us
    • 51:18 Emotional Intelligence: Understanding the Why Behind Our Reactions
    • 53:34 Building Emotional Resilience and Preventing Conflict
    • 58:07 Educate, Empower, and Encourage Your Mental Health Journey


    Join the Conversation

    Be part of a growing community having real conversations about mental health, emotional intelligence, relationships, conflict resolution, healthy communication, marriage, trauma, and personal growth.

    🔗 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:

    Website: https://sgtq.net/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SgtQ13

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitystarpodcaster/

    #MentalHealth #EmotionalIntelligence #EmotionalResilience

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    39 分
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