Own Your Mental Health

Dave & Jules

English Education Health & Fitness Mental Health Self-Improvement

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Episodes 17

Avg. Duration 15m

Activity Highly Active

Since Nov 2024

Latest Episode Apr 2026

Publishing Details

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Every 2 Months

Format

Episodic

Consistency

91%

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About This Podcast

Dave and Jules talk openly and honestly about mental health, inspiring others to embrace their agency. Our goal is simple: we want everyone in the world to live a happy and healthy life—and that starts with YOU!

We have decades of experience in peer support, crisis counseling, coaching, and mental health advocacy.

All the work on this channel is licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Episodes made possible by generous support from Legion Films

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Recent Episodes

S1E17 Spirituality is NOT what you think

Apr 21, 2026 13m Transcript

Jules and Dave discuss the value of spirituality and faith, including the positive community-based aspects, for your mental health and well-being. You get to choose what spirituality means to you.

S1E16 What is a Minimum Viable Life?

Mar 10, 2026 26m Transcript

Dave and Jules talk about the importance of good relationships for a long, happy, healthy life.Let Grow (promoting kids' independence)https://letgrow.orgThe Harvard Grant…

S1E15 Improve your listening, improve your support

Jan 29, 2026 16m Transcript

Jules and Dave cover basic listening skills, what works, what doesn't, and how listening skills can help you better receive support.Help us grow our impact! Share with a friend, like, comment,…

S1E14 What Seasonal Affective Disorder looks like… (Dave is S.A.D.)

Dec 12, 2025 24m Transcript

If you need to talk to someoneUSA: text or call 988Intl: https://w.wiki/pvbEverywhere: https://7cups.comAnyone can struggle with mental healthhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheslie_KrystNerd culture…

S1E13 You can be an ally! Here’s how…

Nov 01, 2025 22m Transcript

Dave & Jules break down the basics of being an ally for another person.All content on this channel is licensed under CC BY 4.0 Made possible by generous support from Legion https://legionavs.com

S1E12 Suicidal? Please listen to this first!

Aug 24, 2025 24m Transcript

USA: text or call 988Intl: https://w.wiki/pvbEverywhere: https://www.7cups.comAnonymityUse a computer or Wifi at a public libraryUse a private browsing sessionVPN:…

S1E11 Unconditional Positive Regard makes opening up easier

Jul 01, 2025 14m Transcript

Jules and Dave discuss a humanistic, therapeutic technique to connect with others more deeply and encourage them to open up.Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIxuZVCrkIk

S1E10 The Package Deal · animated short on mental health

May 31, 2025 7m Transcript

Watch the short, then come back for the writer/director commentary.https://youtu.be/_eIQHdHU9pUWatch the full video podcast episode:https://youtu.be/UJP0V7GxmBI

S1E9 Why we’re struggling mentally, and how to fix it

May 17, 2025 15m Transcript

The Big Delta Δ is the difference between tribal life and modern life. How our ancestors live can show us how to have better health in society today.Full episode:https://youtu.be/tpvAdiyQtJA

S1E8 Compassion—for yourself and others

May 03, 2025 8m Transcript

Dave and Jules talk about being kind to yourself, and how having compassion for yourself is essential in order to have compassion for others. “You can't give what you don't have.”Full video episode…

S1E7 Relationships are key to mental health 🔑

Mar 30, 2025 18m Transcript

Dave and Jules discuss their struggle with close relationships, the science behind their importance, and other practical insights.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRw4p_R1f4k

S1E6 Plan your vulnerability with Strategic Sharing

Mar 02, 2025 13m Transcript

Decide ahead of time what you want to share with whom and at what level of detail before you get into conversations about your mental health. Use your agency to set and keep personal boundaries.

S1E5 Acceptance, the opposite of judgment

Feb 02, 2025 9m Transcript

Dave and Jules talk about judgment vs acceptance. Topics include multiperspectivity, the inner critic, god view, the Chicxulub meteor, and the parable of the farmer and the horse.

S1E4 Self-care (it’s not selfish)

Jan 02, 2025 10m Transcript

Self-care workbookhttps://www.odvn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/JustBreathe_finalnocrops.pdf101 self-care ideashttps://www.scienceofpeople.com/self-care-ideas/50 self-care…

S1E3 Opening up (to the right person)

Nov 28, 2024 10m Transcript

What is a compassionate witness? Dave and Jules discuss finding the right person to open up with and possible pitfalls.“Either you own your story, or your story owns you.”“The bad things that…

S1E2 Can Peer Support help you?

Nov 28, 2024 11m Transcript

Get mental health support from others’ lived experience. It’s a powerful complement to therapy.Crisis Hotline (USA)https://chat.988lifeline.orgWarmline (worldwide)https://7cups.comPeer…

S1E1 9 expert tips for success in therapy

Nov 28, 2024 17m Transcript

Take charge of your mental health! We cover mental health myths and tips to improve outcomes in therapy.Agency is your ability to make decisions and take actions to direct your life.HEXACO…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Own Your Mental Health have?

Own Your Mental Health has published 17 episodes since November 2024, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.

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Own Your Mental Health is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 15m.