The Mental Health Janitors

Aaron Quinonez and Jessica Burgans

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Mental Health
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We help you clean up the mess in your head. Aaron and Jess help navigate through the wonderful and sometimes scary world of therapy to educate you, empower you, and encourage you through your difficult times. Join Us Today!

7h ago

The Marriage Mirror: Why Changing Yourself Changes Your Relationship

Send us Fan Mail 🎁 Free Resource from Doc Jess If this conversation resonates with you and you want practical tools to strengthen your marriage by focusing on personal growth first, Doc Jess is offering a free marriage assessment and relationship resource to help you identify areas for growth and build a stronger foundation. 👉 Get started here: https://firstonesfree.com/ If you feel stuck in the same arguments, frustrated with your spouse, or wondering why your relationship keeps running into the same challenges, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Aaron "Sgt Q" Quinonez sits down with Doc Jess to discuss one of the most overlooked truths about healthy relationships. The strongest marriages are often built when each person focuses on improving themselves before trying to fix their spouse. Drawing from personal experience, counseling practice, military life, and marriage research, they explore why self-reflection creates lasting change, how unresolved pain affects communication, and why assumptions often create conflict where none exists. You will learn how past experiences shape the way you interpret your spouse's actions, why your brain naturally tries to protect you from emotional pain, and how that protection can sometimes damage connection. Doc Jess also shares her practical 24-48-72 Hour Tool for responding thoughtfully instead of reacting emotionally. This episode explores the importance of personal accountability, emotional awareness, healthy communication, and creating space for growth within marriage. The goal is not to change your spouse. The goal is to become the healthiest version of yourself. Watch if you are searching for How to improve your marriageHow to stop arguing with your spouseChristian marriage adviceMarriage communication tipsHow to build a stronger relationshipHow to work on yourself firstBe part of our online family where faith meets mental health, and honest conversations turn struggles into growth. 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/SgtQ13LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitytvstarpodcaster/Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sgt.q_/Disclaimer: Educational only. Not medical, psychological, or relationship counseling advice. Support the show

22 min
Jun 3

How to Reinvent Yourself and Build Confidence (Overcome Identity Crisis)

Send us Fan Mail 🎁 Free Resource from Estyn If this episode resonated with you and you want to understand where you are in your life right now, Estyn shares a simple tool to help you evaluate different areas of your life and see where you need to focus next. 👉 Get started here: https://firstonesfree.com/ If you feel stuck in who you are, struggle with confidence, or feel like you have lost your sense of identity, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Aaron “Sgt Q” Quinonez sits down with Estyn Elan, a style image consultant, to break down how identity, self image, and confidence are shaped and how you can rebuild them with intention. You will learn how many people go through identity shifts during life transitions like becoming a parent, moving to a new environment, or going through major life changes, and why these moments often lead to confusion, low self esteem, and feeling disconnected from yourself. This episode also explores how self mastery starts with understanding who you are beyond roles and expectations, and how your appearance, communication, and daily habits all play a role in how you show up in the world. You will learn a simple system to evaluate your life, identify where you feel out of alignment, and begin rebuilding your confidence from the inside out. The goal is not to become someone else, but to fully step into who you are meant to be. Watch if you are searching for How to build confidenceHow to reinvent yourselfIdentity crisis helpHow to improve self imagePersonal growth and self development Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors01:00 Growing Up with Limited Perspective02:30 Expanding Identity Through Travel04:00 Identity Crisis as a New Mom06:00 Why Most People Struggle with Self Esteem08:00 Self Mastery and Finding Your True Identity10:00 How Self Image Affects Confidence12:30 The 7 Step System for Personal Transformation16:00 The Compass of Life Direction Tool19:00 Real Life Transformation Stories and Next Steps Be part of our online family where faith meets mental health, and honest conversations with your spouse turn struggles into growth. 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/SgtQ13LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitytvstarpodcaster/Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sgt.q_/ Disclaimer: Educational only; not medical advice. Support the show

21 min
Jun 2

The Trauma Lens: How Past Wounds Affect Your Marriage

Send us Fan Mail Most marriages don't suffer because of communication problems. They suffer because of unresolved wounds, unchecked emotions, unrealistic expectations, and baggage that never got dealt with. In this powerful episode of Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Doc Jess tackle the hard truths about marriage, emotional healing, faith, trauma, and personal responsibility. They break down why lasting change doesn't happen when you focus on fixing your spouse—it happens when you confront what needs to change within yourself. From PTSD and emotional triggers to limiting beliefs, mindset, and relationship growth, this conversation delivers practical wisdom, real-life experience, and actionable tools to help you build stronger relationships and a stronger life. If you're tired of the same arguments, the same frustrations, and the same cycles repeating themselves, this episode will challenge the way you think about marriage and personal growth. 🎧 Tune in now. Stop waiting for someone else to change. Start doing the work that changes everything. Episode Highlights: 00:00 - Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors07:26 - The Lies You Believe Are Holding You Back09:12 - When Performance Becomes Your Identity14:19 - Most People Talk Too Much About Themselves15:07 - How to Destroy Imposter Syndrome17:11 - Slay the Giant in Front of You20:40 - Stop Letting Your Thoughts Control You23:51 - Master Your Emotions Before They Master You Be part of a growing community having real conversations about veteran mental health, PTSD, trauma, faith, resilience, and healing. Find support, purpose, and practical tools to move forward. 🔗 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/SgtQ13LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitytvstarpodcaster/Support the show

28 min
May 29

How to Reinvent Yourself and Build Confidence (Overcome Identity Crisis)

Send us Fan Mail 🎁 Free Resource from Estyn If this episode resonated with you and you want to understand where you are in your life right now, Estyn shares a simple tool to help you evaluate different areas of your life and see where you need to focus next. 👉 Get started here: https://firstonesfree.com/ If you feel stuck in who you are, struggle with confidence, or feel like you have lost your sense of identity, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Aaron “Sgt Q” Quinonez sits down with Estyn Elan, a style image consultant, to break down how identity, self image, and confidence are shaped and how you can rebuild them with intention. You will learn how many people go through identity shifts during life transitions like becoming a parent, moving to a new environment, or going through major life changes, and why these moments often lead to confusion, low self esteem, and feeling disconnected from yourself. This episode also explores how self mastery starts with understanding who you are beyond roles and expectations, and how your appearance, communication, and daily habits all play a role in how you show up in the world. You will learn a simple system to evaluate your life, identify where you feel out of alignment, and begin rebuilding your confidence from the inside out. The goal is not to become someone else, but to fully step into who you are meant to be. Watch if you are searching forHow to build confidenceHow to reinvent yourselfIdentity crisis helpHow to improve self imagePersonal growth and self development Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors 01:00 Growing Up with Limited Perspective 02:30 Expanding Identity Through Travel 04:00 Identity Crisis as a New Mom 06:00 Why Most People Struggle with Self Esteem 08:00 Self Mastery and Finding Your True Identity 10:00 How Self Image Affects Confidence 12:30 The 7 Step System for Personal Transformation 16:00 The Compass of Life Direction Tool 19:00 Real Life Transformation Stories and Next Steps Be part of our online family where faith meets mental health, and honest conversations with your spouse turn struggles into growth. 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/SgtQ13LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitytvstarpodcaster/Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sgt.q_/ Disclaimer: Educational only; not medical advice. #selfimprovement #inspiration #confidence #selfconfidence #selfesteem Support the show

21 min
May 26

Why Memorial Day Hits Veterans So Deeply (PTSD & Trauma)

Send us Fan Mail Some pain does not disappear with time. Sometimes it stays buried until a moment, a song, or a memory brings everything back to the surface. In this emotional episode of Mental Health Janitors, Aaron “Sgt Q” Quinonez and Doc Jess talk about PTSD, survivor’s guilt, faith, trauma healing, and the hidden emotional weight many combat veterans carry for years. What began as a simple conversation about a video on social media turned into a powerful reflection on sacrifice, grief, and the freedom that healing can bring. It explores the connection between combat trauma, emotional healing, Christianity, survivor’s guilt, and post-traumatic growth. It is a reminder that healing often begins when people stop suffering in silence and allow others into their story. If you are carrying guilt, grief, shame, or emotional pain, this conversation may help you take the first step toward healing. Timestamps: 0:00 - Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors0:43 - The Triggering Video and Emotional Honesty01:24 - The Emotional Clip (Brotherly Love and Safety)01:46 - Battlefield, Worship, and Internal Struggle04:10 - Combat Trauma Story: Sacrifice on the Front Lines05:15 - Group Therapy, Survivor’s Guilt, and Shared Experience06:55 - Reframing Survivor’s Guilt: From Burden to Honor07:45 - Spiritual Parallel: Christ’s Sacrifice and Christian Freedom07:20 - Purpose in Pain: Inviting Others into Your Suffering08:07 - Practical Steps: How Listeners Can Start Their Healing Journey 🔗 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/SgtQ13LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitytvstarpodcaster/Support the show

10 min
May 19

VA Disability Explained: PTSD, Medication-Based Ratings & The Fight Over Veteran Care

Send us Fan Mail Memorial Day can carry a very different meaning for veterans living with trauma, grief, and survivor’s guilt. For many, the battles did not end after coming home. In this episode of Mental Health Janitors, Aaron “Sgt Q” Quinonez and Doc Jess talk about PTSD, VA disability struggles, survivor’s guilt, and the emotional weight many veterans silently carry for years. They unpack the VA’s proposed medication-based disability changes, share personal experiences with broken systems and trauma recovery, and explain why healing often starts with community, purpose, and honest conversations. They also share the impact of Operation Restore Hope, a veteran healing retreat focused on trauma education, service, and rebuilding connection after war. This episode is a reminder that healing does not happen overnight, but one conversation, one step, and one moment of vulnerability can change the direction of someone’s life. Listen in to learn how trauma affects the brain, why unresolved pain keeps people stuck, and how purpose, connection, and vulnerability can help people reclaim their lives after trauma. #PTSD #VeteranMentalHealth #MentalHealthJanitors #TraumaHealing #VAClaims #MilitaryPTSD #SurvivorsGuilt #MemorialDay Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors 03:14 - Western Medicine, Pharma Limits Veteran Mental Health 05:13 - VA Disability Rating System Impacts PTSD Veterans 11:37 - Veterans Share VA Mental Health Treatment Experiences 11:50 - Operation Restore Hope Creates Veteran Healing Impact 12:04 - Importance Of NGOs Supporting Veteran Mental Health 12:22 - Social Media Driving Veteran Mental Health Advocacy Efforts 37:51 - Future Of Veteran Mental Health Support Programs Be part of our growing community where honest conversations about veteran mental health, PTSD recovery, VA disability challenges, trauma healing, survivor’s guilt, and post-traumatic growth help people understand the impact of combat and service, rebuild emotional resilience, navigate broken systems, and take ownership of their healing journey while learning how to process the mental and emotional weight life and service can leave behind. 🔗 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/SgtQ13LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitytvstarpodcaster/#PTSDRecovery #VeteranMentalHealth #VAClaims Support the show

40 min
May 13

Low Information Person Syndrome (LIPS) Explained | Why People Reject Facts

Send us Fan Mail Small moments can quietly shape how we understand the world. A headline shared too fast, a comment taken out of context, or a strong emotional reaction can quickly turn into certainty before the full story is understood. When that happens, people stop listening to learn and start listening to defend what they already believe. In this episode of Mental Health Janitors, Aaron “Sgt Q” Quinonez and Doc Jess break down how low information thinking shows up in everyday life and why people often react before they reflect. They explore how emotion, social media, and mental shortcuts can shape what we think is true and lead to conflict even in conversations about mental health. They also talk about cognitive dissonance and why the brain rejects new information when it challenges what someone already believes. Instead of slowing down, people often protect their current view even when better information is available. This episode is a reminder that clarity comes from slowing down, not from having the loudest opinion. Listen in and learn how to catch patterns that cloud thinking so you can respond with more awareness instead of reaction. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors 02:45 - Low Information Thinking Explained Clearly 06:06 - Mental Health Tools and Awareness Tips 11:35 - Cognitive Dissonance in Mental Health 16:33 - Gender Affirming Care Mental Health Debate 22:18 - Finding Common Ground in Conversations 25:27 - Mental Health Awareness Final Takeaways Be part of our growing online family where real conversations about mental health, emotional regulation, cognitive bias, anxiety management, and personal growth help people understand how the mind works, rebuild healthier thinking patterns, and take ownership of their thoughts and responses while learning how to clean up the mental mess life can create. 🔗 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/SgtQ13LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitytvstarpodcaster/Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sgt.q_/#MentalHealthAwareness #CriticalThinking #EmotionalRegulation Support the show

27 min
May 5

The Real Reason Veterans Struggle With Pain, Sleep & Recovery

Send us Fan Mail The mission ends. The impact doesn’t. What your body goes through during military service: constant strain, heavy loads, lack of recovery adds up over time. And when you carry those same habits into civilian life, the effects only compound. In this episode of Mental Health Janitors, Sergeant Q and Doc Jess get real about the long-term toll of service. From physical injuries to survival based routines, they break down why so many people struggle with recovery after years of pushing past their limits. They also talk about what actually works when it comes to rebuilding your health starting with discipline, awareness, and the right foundations. Because healing isn’t instant but it is possible. Full episode out now. Tune in to listen Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors 05:00 - Post-Military Lifestyle and Health Issues 10:23 - Introduction to Evolve and Mental Health 14:08 - What Peptides Really Do to Your Body 30:53 - Challenges with FDA Approval and Pharmaceutical Companies 37:53 - Personal Experiences with Peptides 38:12 - The Hidden Link Between Peptides and Mental Health 38:30 - Final Takeaways Be part of our growing online family where real conversations about military life, recovery, and mental health help people understand what happens after service, rebuild healthier habits, and take ownership of both mind and body while learning how to clean up the mental and physical mess life can leave behind. 🔗 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/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitytvstarpodcaster/ • Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sgt.q_/ Support the show

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Aaron Quinonez and Jessica Burgans
Years Active

2023 - 2026
Episodes

154
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Explicit
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The Mental Health Janitors

The Mental Health Janitors

Episodes

The Marriage Mirror: Why Changing Yourself Changes Your Relationship

How to Reinvent Yourself and Build Confidence (Overcome Identity Crisis)

The Trauma Lens: How Past Wounds Affect Your Marriage

How to Reinvent Yourself and Build Confidence (Overcome Identity Crisis)

Why Memorial Day Hits Veterans So Deeply (PTSD & Trauma)

VA Disability Explained: PTSD, Medication-Based Ratings & The Fight Over Veteran Care

Low Information Person Syndrome (LIPS) Explained | Why People Reject Facts

The Real Reason Veterans Struggle With Pain, Sleep & Recovery

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