Reflect and Grow With Von Mychael

Von Mychael
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Reflect and Grow with Von Mychael is a comedy podcast where stand-up comedian Von Mychael brings in therapists and comedians to have real, unfiltered conversations about mental health — with plenty of laughs along the way. No jargon, no judgment, just honest talk about the stuff we all deal with.

  1. 12h ago

    Forgiveness Isn’t About Them, It’s About You | Reflect and Grow With Von Mychael

    This week on Reflect and Grow, we dig into grudges, forgiveness, and reconciliation — and why so many of us get forgiveness wrong. We talk about why people hold grudges (ego and misunderstanding what forgiveness actually is), whether anyone is truly unforgivable, the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, what letting go actually looks like day to day, and break down real-world grudges — 50 Cent vs Ja Rule, Will Smith and Chris Rock, Jay-Z and Dame Dash. Plus a stacked “hold a grudge or nah” segment with the chat that got real personal real quick. If you’ve ever confused forgiving someone with letting them back into your life — this one’s for you. 🎙️ New episodes of Reflect and Grow drop weekly — we reflect, we grow, and we laugh. #ReflectAndGrow #Forgiveness #MentalHealthMatters #TherapeuticComedy #LetItGo #Grudges

  2. Jul 23

    STOP PROVING YOURSELF TO PEOPLE WHO DON’T BELIEVE IN YOU | REFLECT AND GROW WITH VON MYCHAEL

    This week on Reflect and Grow, it’s just me and the chat digging into something we all deal with — the need to prove ourselves to people who don’t give us validation, even when others already do. We talk about where that need comes from (usually childhood), chasing approval from the one parent who doesn’t get it, using rejection as fuel (Michael Jordan, Oprah Winfrey), why social media makes comparison worse, real Reddit stories on validation-seeking and infidelity, and a stacked “confidence or nah” segment with the chat. Plus some real talk on burnout, taking a step back, and learning to be enough for yourself. If you’ve ever overexplained yourself trying to get someone to finally see it — this one’s for you. 🎙️ New episodes of Reflect and Grow drop weekly — we reflect, we grow, and we laugh. #ReflectAndGrow #Validation #MentalHealthMatters #TherapeuticComedy #SelfWorth #Confidence

  3. Jul 16

    Anxiety Is Trying To Tell You Something | Reflect and Grow With Von Mychael

    This week on Reflect and Grow, no guest, no problem — it’s just me and the chat diving deep into anxiety. We talk about how anxiety is really your body trying to protect you, learning to listen to it instead of fighting it, panic attacks, overthinking, journaling as a coping tool, and why successful people like Simone Biles and Ryan Reynolds still struggle with anxiety behind the scenes. Plus a Reddit segment, some real chat stories, and my own history with panic attacks (including the time I convinced myself I was dying and it was just my sinuses). If you’ve ever felt “some type of way” and couldn’t explain why — this one’s for you. 🎙️ New episodes of Reflect and Grow drop weekly — we reflect, we grow, and we laugh. #ReflectAndGrow #AnxietyAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #TherapeuticComedy #PanicAttacks #SelfCare

  4. Jul 9

    The Emotional Side of Weight Loss (Therapist Explains) | Reflect and Grow

    This week on Reflect and Grow, I sit down with licensed professional counselor Brenda Joy to talk about the part of weight loss nobody wants to discuss — the mental and emotional side of it. We get into why diets fail, the difference between motivation and discipline, emotional eating, the gut-brain connection, how shame and guilt sabotage progress, and why “just put down the chips” was never the real answer. Brenda breaks down the psychology behind food addiction, self-talk, and how to mentally recover after falling off track or regaining weight — all while I confess to eating donuts through the entire episode. If you’ve ever lost weight and gained it back (plus some), this one’s for you. 🎙️ New episodes of Reflect and Grow drop weekly — we reflect, we grow, and we laugh. Follow Brenda Joy: Instagram/Facebook @BrendaJoyLauer #ReflectAndGrow #WeightLossJourney #EmotionalEating #TherapeuticComedy #MentalHealth #StandUpComedy #PodcastClips

  5. Jul 2

    Life After Sobriety: What Nobody Tells You About the “Now What” Phase

    Getting sober is just the beginning. This week on Reflect and Grow, Von sits down with substance abuse counselor Stephanie (SteFunny) to talk about what really happens after you put the substance down — the overwhelming emotions, rebuilding your identity, navigating friendships that no longer fit, and learning to enjoy life again without the chaos. Stephanie brings real talk from her own sobriety journey and her work running a substance abuse group, breaking down codependency, healthy coping versus avoidance, and why faith and routine matter more than people realize. Plus a Reddit story on the loneliness of early sobriety and our weekly “or nah” segment on what counts as healthy coping. If you’re sober, sober-curious, or supporting someone on that journey, this episode is for you.

  6. Jun 25

    Friend or Nah: The Truth About Friendship Breakups

    This week Von and Jana get into something a lot of us have felt but never fully processed — friendship breakups. Why do they hit different than romantic ones? How do you know when you’ve outgrown someone versus when it’s time to cut them off? And what’s the difference between a real friend and a convenient associate? They break down the signs of a one-sided friendship, why therapy changes who you can and can’t roll with, and whether you owe someone a conversation before you walk away. Plus they react to real Reddit stories, run a “Friend or Nah” segment, and pull receipts on ghosting, group chat exits, and wedding invite drama. Honest, funny, and way too real. 🎙️ New episodes every Monday at 10PM on TikTok Live 📍 Von is in Vermont this weekend — Woolen Mill Comedy Club

  7. Jun 18

    Burnout, Busy Culture & Learning To Sit Down | ft. Janae

    This week Von sits down with Jana — blogger, podcaster, single mom, and self-proclaimed self-care thug — to talk about burnout from every angle. They get into how to recognize when you’re burnt out before your body forces you to stop, why being busy and being productive are two completely different things, and how hustle culture has us mistaking exhaustion for ambition. They also dig into what recovery actually looks like — journaling, controlled anger release, diet, spirituality, flexibility, and yes, punching pillows. Plus they react to real Reddit stories from people drowning in burnout and break down whether Snoop Dogg is proof that you can grind forever or just proof that money insulates you from consequences. If you’ve ever felt guilty for resting, addicted to being busy, or too burnt out to recover from being burnt out — this one’s for you.

  8. Jun 11

    Relapse Doesn’t Cancel Your Progress ft. Therapist Brenda Joy

    Healing isn’t just therapy and journaling — for a lot of us, it includes taking an honest look at our relationship with substances too. In this episode, Von sits down with therapist Brenda Joy to pull back the curtain on addiction, sobriety, and what recovery actually looks like from the inside. They get into why asking for help feels so hard, what people get wrong about addiction, and how to think about relapse without letting it define you. Because setbacks don’t cancel your progress — they’re part of it. Plus — real Reddit stories from people in the middle of their sobriety journey, a Celebrity Sobriety segment, and the “Sobriety or Nah?” breakdown that might make you look at your own habits differently. If you’re doing the inner work, this conversation belongs in that journey. In this episode: • What sobriety actually means beyond just “not drinking” • The biggest misconceptions about addiction and recovery • Signs your relationship with substances may need attention • Why relapse doesn’t mean failure • How to start the recovery process when you feel overwhelmed • Why community and support systems change everything

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Reflect and Grow with Von Mychael is a comedy podcast where stand-up comedian Von Mychael brings in therapists and comedians to have real, unfiltered conversations about mental health — with plenty of laughs along the way. No jargon, no judgment, just honest talk about the stuff we all deal with.

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  • Creator
    Von Mychael
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Von Mychael