Breaking Mental Health with Darrell

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I have a story, I have a journey, I have a vision, and I have a goal to fulfill. That is to bring more awareness to mental health. My story is to share what I deal with with my own mental health, my journey is to do this podcast to help me and you understand mental health, my vision is to establish a connection with my audience, and my goal is to help me and you understand mental health in different aspects of the mind and how it can affect us.

  1. 2D AGO

    What Strong Fathers Teach: Lessons That Shape a Child’s Life

    Fatherhood is more than presence — it’s influence. In Episode 28 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we explore the lessons strong fathers pass down through example, discipline, stability, and leadership. Children learn far more from what fathers do than what they say. This episode breaks down the values and behaviors that shape a child’s foundation for life. Strong fathers don’t just raise children — they shape future leaders. Disclaimer: 00:00 The Message: 00:38 Introduction/The Rant: 02:12 What Strong Fathers Teach: 06:38 What’s Next: 27:39 fatherhood parenting strong fathers leadership discipline emotional stability mental health family leadership personal growth mental health podcast If you want to share your story, email me at breakingmentalh@gmail.com Breaking Mental Health is currently accepting aligned sponsors and brand partnerships focused on mental health, wellness, leadership, and personal growth. For sponsorship inquiries: breakingmentalh@gmail.com If you or someone you know who is being abused, there is help. Please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788 If you or someone you know who is suicidal or attempted suicide, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. You can also text 988 If you or someone you know who is struggling with mental illness, there is help. Please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Hotline at 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741-741 There is also a Crisis Support Services National helpline, call 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357) If you know a teen that is suffering also, call 800-852-8336 Other than that, if there is a serious crisis, contact 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. National Mental Health Hotline- 866-903-3787.

    31 min

  2. 3D AGO

    From Marine to Pastor: Jeremy Stalnecker on Fatherhood, Faith & Life After Service

    In this guest episode of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, I sit down with Jeremy Stalnecker to talk about leadership, fatherhood, and finding purpose after military service. Jeremy shares insights from his time in the Marine Corps, the transition to civilian life, becoming a pastor, and the lessons he’s learned as a father and leader. This conversation explores discipline, faith, resilience, and what it truly means to lead beyond the uniform. Disclaimer: 00:00 The Message: 00:38 Introduction/The Rant: 02:14 From Marine Corp to Pastor: 06:03 What’s Next: 43:58 Marine Corps veterans military transition fatherhood leadership faith mental health men’s growth resilience military leadership podcast interview If you want to share your story, email me at breakingmentalh@gmail.com Breaking Mental Health is currently accepting aligned sponsors and brand partnerships focused on mental health, wellness, leadership, and personal growth. For sponsorship inquiries: breakingmentalh@gmail.com If you or someone you know who is being abused, there is help. Please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788 If you or someone you know who is suicidal or attempted suicide, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. You can also text 988 If you or someone you know who is struggling with mental illness, there is help. Please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Hotline at 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741-741 There is also a Crisis Support Services National helpline, call 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357) If you know a teen that is suffering also, call 800-852-8336 Other than that, if there is a serious crisis, contact 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. National Mental Health Hotline- 866-903-3787.

    48 min

  3. 4D AGO

    When Silence Is Strategy: The Power of Not Responding

    Silence is often misunderstood as weakness — but sometimes it’s the strongest move you can make. In Episode 26 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we explore the power of strategic silence. From emotional discipline and leadership to fatherhood and personal growth, this episode breaks down how choosing not to react can be a form of control, intelligence, and strength. Not every situation deserves your response. Disclaimer: 00:00 The Message: 00:38 Introduction/The Rant: 02:12 When Silence Is Strategy: 08:00 What’s Next: 32:38 silence strategy emotional intelligence mental discipline leadership personal growth conflict management fatherhood self control mental health podcast emotional regulation If you want to share your story, email me at breakingmentalh@gmail.com Breaking Mental Health is currently accepting aligned sponsors and brand partnerships focused on mental health, wellness, leadership, and personal growth. For sponsorship inquiries: breakingmentalh@gmail.com If you or someone you know who is being abused, there is help. Please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788 If you or someone you know who is suicidal or attempted suicide, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. You can also text 988 If you or someone you know who is struggling with mental illness, there is help. Please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Hotline at 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741-741 There is also a Crisis Support Services National helpline, call 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357) If you know a teen that is suffering also, call 800-852-8336 Other than that, if there is a serious crisis, contact 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. National Mental Health Hotline- 866-903-3787.

    36 min

  4. 5D AGO

    Authority Without Anger: Leading Without Losing Control

    Authority doesn’t require anger. In Episode 25 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we explore the difference between dominance and discipline, reaction and regulation. This episode breaks down how real authority is built through calm leadership, emotional control, and consistency — especially in fatherhood and personal growth. Anger demands attention. Authority earns respect. Disclaimer: 00:00 The Message: 00:38 Introduction/The Rant: 02:06 Authority Without Anger: 08:41 What’s Next: 36:00 authority anger management leadership fatherhood emotional control mental discipline personal growth boundaries confidence mental health podcast If you want to share your story, email me at breakingmentalh@gmail.com Breaking Mental Health is currently accepting aligned sponsors and brand partnerships focused on mental health, wellness, leadership, and personal growth. For sponsorship inquiries: breakingmentalh@gmail.com If you or someone you know who is being abused, there is help. Please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788 If you or someone you know who is suicidal or attempted suicide, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. You can also text 988 If you or someone you know who is struggling with mental illness, there is help. Please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Hotline at 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741-741 There is also a Crisis Support Services National helpline, call 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357) If you know a teen that is suffering also, call 800-852-8336 Other than that, if there is a serious crisis, contact 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. National Mental Health Hotline- 866-903-3787.

    40 min

  5. 6D AGO

    Strength Without Ego: Power That Doesn’t Need to Prove Itself

    Strength isn’t loud — ego is. In Episode 24 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we explore the difference between confidence and ego, dominance and discipline, reaction and regulation. This episode breaks down what real leadership looks like — especially in fatherhood, masculinity, and personal growth. True strength doesn’t perform. It stands steady. Disclaimer: 00:00 The Message: 00:38 Introduction/The Rant: 02:10 Strength Without Ego: 10:13 What’s Next: 35:42 strength ego masculinity leadership mental discipline emotional regulation confidence vs ego fatherhood personal growth mental health podcast If you want to share your story, email me at breakingmentalh@gmail.com Breaking Mental Health is currently accepting aligned sponsors and brand partnerships focused on mental health, wellness, leadership, and personal growth. For sponsorship inquiries: breakingmentalh@gmail.com If you or someone you know who is being abused, there is help. Please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788 If you or someone you know who is suicidal or attempted suicide, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. You can also text 988 If you or someone you know who is struggling with mental illness, there is help. Please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Hotline at 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741-741 There is also a Crisis Support Services National helpline, call 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357) If you know a teen that is suffering also, call 800-852-8336 Other than that, if there is a serious crisis, contact 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. National Mental Health Hotline- 866-903-3787.

    39 min

  6. FEB 27

    The Men We’re Becoming: What I Learned & What Changes Now

    After a powerful guest conversation about mental health, breathwork, and emotional regulation, this episode reflects on what was learned — and what changes now. In Episode 23 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we explore growth in real time, the discipline of emotional stability, and the kind of men we are intentionally becoming. Conversation creates awareness. Application creates transformation. Disclaimer: 00:00 The Message: 00:38 Introduction/The Rant: 02:10 The Men We’re Becoming: 09:04 What’s Next: 29:42 men’s mental health emotional regulation personal growth masculinity mental strength leadership fatherhood stability breathwork healing journey podcast If you want to share your story, email me at breakingmentalh@gmail.com If you or someone you know who is being abused, there is help. Please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788 If you or someone you know who is suicidal or attempted suicide, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. You can also text 988 If you or someone you know who is struggling with mental illness, there is help. Please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Hotline at 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741-741 There is also a Crisis Support Services National helpline, call 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357) If you know a teen that is suffering also, call 800-852-8336 Other than that, if there is a serious crisis, contact 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. National Mental Health Hotline- 866-903-3787.

    33 min

  7. FEB 26

    Breath, Battle & Breakthrough: A Conversation with Tim Thomas

    In this special guest episode of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we sit down with Tim Thomas to talk about mental health, resilience, breathwork, and breaking internal battles before they become silent tragedies. From personal struggle to helping veterans and high-performing men, this free-flow conversation explores stability, identity, and what it truly means to build strength from the inside out. Growth happens in conversation. Disclaimer: 00:00 The Message: 00:38 Introduction/The Rant: 02:09 Tim Thomas: 06:19 What’s Next: 01:16:10 mental health, breathwork, veterans mental health, suicide prevention, men’s mental health, resilience, personal growth, leadership, emotional regulation, podcast interview If you want to share your story, email me at breakingmentalh@gmail.com If you or someone you know who is being abused, there is help. Please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788 If you or someone you know who is suicidal or attempted suicide, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. You can also text 988 If you or someone you know who is struggling with mental illness, there is help. Please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Hotline at 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741-741 There is also a Crisis Support Services National helpline, call 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357) If you know a teen that is suffering also, call 800-852-8336 Other than that, if there is a serious crisis, contact 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. National Mental Health Hotline- 866-903-3787.

    1h 20m

  8. FEB 25

    Peace Becomes Purpose: Living With Intentional Direction

    Peace is not the destination — it’s the foundation. In this episode of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we explore what happens when healing turns into direction. From emotional stability and fatherhood vision to leadership and long-term growth, this episode breaks down how peace becomes purpose. Peace prepares you. Purpose moves you. Disclaimer: 00:00 The Message: 00:38 Introduction/The Rant: 02:06 Peace Becomes Purpose: 13:33 What’s Next: 34:45 purpose, peace, mental health, personal growth, leadership, fatherhood, emotional maturity, healing journey, stability, podcast If you want to share your story, email me at breakingmentalh@gmail.com If you or someone you know who is being abused, there is help. Please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788 If you or someone you know who is suicidal or attempted suicide, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. You can also text 988 If you or someone you know who is struggling with mental illness, there is help. Please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Hotline at 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741-741 There is also a Crisis Support Services National helpline, call 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357) If you know a teen that is suffering also, call 800-852-8336 Other than that, if there is a serious crisis, contact 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. National Mental Health Hotline- 866-903-3787.

    38 min
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I have a story, I have a journey, I have a vision, and I have a goal to fulfill. That is to bring more awareness to mental health. My story is to share what I deal with with my own mental health, my journey is to do this podcast to help me and you understand mental health, my vision is to establish a connection with my audience, and my goal is to help me and you understand mental health in different aspects of the mind and how it can affect us.

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