Mental Health In A Modern World

Greg Schmaus
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Most people can feel that something is off with modern mental health care—too much labeling, too little listening, and not nearly enough focus on the whole human being. Join Greg Schmaus, holistic mental health coach and founder of Healing4D.com, each week for grounded, honest conversations that blend nutrition and lifestyle coaching, psycho-emotional healing, mindfulness training, and archetypal work to help you rediscover your true nature beyond anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma. If you’re a spiritually curious young adult, a high-performing professional overwhelmed by technology and overstimulation, or someone seeking a holistic approach to mental health and deep self-discovery, this show offers practical tools, real client insights from over 6,000 coaching sessions, and a path toward peace, purpose, and wholeness.

Episodes

  1. OCD Recovery: What Most People Miss About Healing Obsessive Thoughts

    5D AGO

    OCD Recovery: What Most People Miss About Healing Obsessive Thoughts

    📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify “You resist persists. If you want to shrink something, let it expand. If you want to get rid of something, allow it to flourish. As soon as you make one thing good, another thing becomes bad,” says Greg Schmaus, holistic health practitioner and founder of Healing 4D, who joins Mental Health in a Modern World to share his deeply personal and professional journey healing obsessive compulsive disorder. In this episode, Greg Schmaus unpacks why OCD is skyrocketing today and how conventional approaches may miss its true roots. Drawing from his experience healing his own severe OCD after a Division 1 collegiate athletic career, he explains how trauma fragments the psyche, why unaddressed gut infections and inflammation can inflame the mind, and how true healing requires a blend of somatic work, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, mindfulness, and paradoxical spiritual practice. He busts common myths, shares paradoxes drawn from Zen and Taoist teachings, and outlines his integrated, holistic approach—rooted in his Four Doctors philosophy and real-world case experience—to address the entire mind-body-spirit landscape. Tune in to Mental Health in a Modern World to discover why, for Greg Schmaus, OCD became not just something to overcome, but his greatest spiritual teacher, guiding him and his clients back to unity consciousness and genuine self-healing. 5 Key TakeawaysHealing OCD requires a comprehensive and compassionate approach—explore these five actionable steps to begin your transformation today: Address unresolved trauma using Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy by working with protector and exile parts of your psyche.Shift focus from obsessive thoughts to bodily sensations—practice somatic awareness to feel and process stored emotions.Embrace mindfulness and non-judgmental awareness, allowing thoughts and feelings to arise and pass without resistance or attachment.Build a strong healing foundation by prioritizing lifestyle essentials: a nourishing diet, restorative sleep, regular movement, and time for happiness.Contemplate and practice spiritual paradoxes: let go of resisting thoughts, allow them to expand, and observe how this creates inner quiet. Start with one of these steps today—your path to wholeness and relief begins with a single, intentional action. Memorable Quotes"You resist, persists. If you want to shrink something, let it expand. If you want to get rid of something, allow it to flourish. As soon as you make one thing good, another thing becomes bad.""You cannot heal OCD in the mind; you heal it in the body. The language of the mind is thinking. The language of the body is feeling.""OCD was the greatest spiritual teacher I've ever had because it taught me how the mind works, how reality works, how energy works, and how to eventually find my way back to that place of witnessing, that place of observing, and that mindfulness space of non-attachment and non-aversion."Resources MentionedInternal Family Systems (Richard Schwartz, IFS Model) – https://ifs-institute.com/ Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu - https://amzn.to/4nijMpF Connect with GregWebsite - https://www.healing4d.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4d_healing/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmaus LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-schmaus-22929589/ 🎙️🎙️🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.co Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/ Mentioned in this episode: Embark on The HTM Journey MHMW - HTM Embark on The HTM Journey MHMW - HTM

    34 min
  2. Biogeometry for Mental Health: How Energy Symbols Support Healing

    MAY 1

    Biogeometry for Mental Health: How Energy Symbols Support Healing

    📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify “Oftentimes, I share with the students. Everybody wants to do Psychedelic Journey these days. And I'm like, listen, if you are not cleaning up your diet and getting your body right, your mind is not going to be able to project the images properly.” says Speaker A, holistic lifestyle coach, shamanic practitioner, and expert teacher at the Czech Institute, who joins Mental Health in a Modern World for a riveting exploration of the intersections between ancient shamanic wisdom and cutting-edge biogeometry. A lifelong seeker whose own childhood health struggles propelled her into the world of holistic healing, Angie Chek weaves together biology, energy medicine, biogeometry, and shamanism to reveal how unlocking mental, emotional, and spiritual health demands clearing not just the mind—but the body and one’s physical environment as well. She unpacks the surprising ways in which energetic imbalance, environmental toxins, and even soul fragmentation show up as chronic diseases or mental health challenges. Her stories of animal spirits, nature divination, and soul retrieval offer a fresh perspective on anxiety, depression, and the so-called “spiritual crisis” seen today in children and adults alike. Tune in to this episode of Mental Health in a Modern World to learn why true healing requires a clean vessel, how biosignatures act as an energetic language for organ balance, and why our pain, rather than being suppressed, is often the very key to transformation. Discover practical insights for parents of sensitive kids, seekers of non-psychedelic shamanic practices, and anyone interested in bridging science and spirit for next-level mental wellbeing. 5 Key TakeawaysDiscover practical steps from this episode to enhance your well-being, mental clarity, and sense of connection—start transforming your life today: Clean up your diet and lifestyle to become a clearer vessel for insight, healing, and shamanic experiences.Incorporate daily meditation and movement practices to quiet your mind and strengthen your intuition.Explore biogeometry and start experimenting with biosignatures to harmonize your personal energy and environment.Limit screen time and increase time spent in nature for yourself and your children to reduce overstimulation and enhance grounding.Practice soul retrieval and address past traumas to reclaim lost parts of yourself and support your mental and emotional health. Take the first step now—choose one action and commit to it today! Memorable Quotes"Everybody wants to do Psychedelic Journey these days. If you are not cleaning up your diet and getting your body right, your mind is not going to be able to project the images properly.""If you really want to dive into these realms, start with meditation. Get your mind to quiet—when you quiet your mind, then you can start to hear again, you can start to feel again, you can start to sense again. Then that whole world opens up to you.""Don’t spend your life trying to convince someone to like peaches when there are so many people who love peaches. Find your people, find your tribe, be you, and watch the magic happen."Connect with AngieLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/angie-chek-9a73748/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/1anginator/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/angie.lustrick Resources MentionedBiogeometry: Back to a Future for Mankind by Dr. Ibrahim Karim - https://amzn.to/4eQo5X1 The Way of the Shaman by Michael Harner - https://amzn.to/4efnUo3 You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay - https://amzn.to/4t6J9My Connect with GregWebsite - https://www.healing4d.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4d_healing/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmaus LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-schmaus-22929589/ 🎙️🎙️🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.co Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/

    1h 5m
  3. Archetypes and Addiction: The Real Link to Self Worth and Healing with Justin Price - LIVE COACHING SESSION

    APR 24

    Archetypes and Addiction: The Real Link to Self Worth and Healing with Justin Price - LIVE COACHING SESSION

    📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify “Even things that are quote, unquote, healthy for us can become addictions and turn into damaging behaviors,” says Justin Price, structural health expert and holistic coach, reflecting on decades spent tracking pain, performance, and the seamless dance between body and mind. In today’s episode of Mental Health in a Modern World, Justin Price joins Greg to illuminate how movement, self-mastery, and the archetypal forces driving our choices shape personal evolution far beyond the gym floor. Justin Price reveals how his own early reliance on exercise and other “healthy” coping mechanisms hid deeper emotional wounds—and what it took to break free from societal and internal patterns of self-negotiation. He discusses the power of the “detective” archetype in healing chronic pain, shares why true spiritual growth demands direct inner experience, and unpacks how the same drive that catalyzes athletic excellence can, when unexamined, limit our lives and relationships. Tune in to Mental Health in a Modern World to discover why movement may be the body’s safest entry point to healing trauma, how your greatest strengths can become blind spots, and what it takes to authentically transmute pain and addiction into purpose. 5 Key TakeawaysUnlock deeper self-awareness and healing by integrating archetype work, self-tracking, and intentional practices into your journey. Use movement or somatic practices as accessible entry points for emotional and spiritual self-discovery (04:08).Track your own physiological, mental, and emotional states to deepen self-understanding and enhance your ability to help others (32:22; 34:06).Examine and consciously renegotiate addictive patterns—especially those disguised as “healthy” habits—to support true holistic wellbeing (13:02).Practice honoring intuition over inner negotiation, especially when fear or the drive for safety tempts you to betray your deeper knowing (52:08).Cultivate direct experience and introspection as the foundation of spiritual growth, then return to share your embodied wisdom with others (40:53; 47:08). Start today: Pick one takeaway and commit to one small action that honors your integrated wellbeing. Memorable Quotes"I found that people had a lot of emotional and spiritual challenges they were uncomfortable directly addressing, but as things came up somatically in a safe environment, it was easier to access it from that entry point. Movement is so much more accessible because it feels a little less personal, even though that’s mostly an awareness or access thing.""It was really interesting because I was so attached to that strategy as a way to feel good about myself that even though those other things were negative, I was unwilling to see how it was connected for a very long time. Not until many injuries and personal relationship challenges and burnout several times did I begin to reframe my relationship with it in a way that was supportive and sustainable.""Anything that wanted to put an intermediary between me and the divine immediately didn’t feel right in my system. I enjoy solo practice and deep experiences—knowing from the inside out and then feeling really clear and grounded in that truth."Connect with JustinWebsite - https://www.myointegrity.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/myointegrity Resources MentionedSacred Contracts by Caroline Myss - https://amzn.to/48N9FDg Connect with GregWebsite - https://www.healing4d.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4d_healing/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmaus LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-schmaus-22929589/ 🎙️🎙️🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.co Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/ Mentioned in this episode: Embark on The HTM Journey MHMW - HTM Embark on The HTM Journey MHMW - HTM

    1h 4m
  4. The Root Cause of Anxiety - What Most People Miss About Healing

    APR 17

    The Root Cause of Anxiety - What Most People Miss About Healing

    📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify “Anxiety is never the root cause—it’s a symptom of a deeper problem,” says Greg Schmaus, holistic health coach and founder of Healing 4D, who returns to Mental Health in a Modern World with a solo episode devoted to healing in the age of anxiety. As rates of anxiety continue to hit record highs—affecting up to one-third of U.S. adults—Greg Schmaus unpacks why “curing” anxiety with quick fixes or pharmaceuticals fails to address its complex, multidimensional roots. In this must-listen episode, Greg Schmaus challenges the mainstream approach of medicating anxiety, revealing the staggering statistic that 90% of serotonin isn’t produced in the brain, but in the gut—and warns how overreliance on SSRIs skips the foundational building blocks: sleep, nutrition, movement, breathwork, and regulating our exposure to digital overwhelm. He explores why both top-down (mind to body) and bottom-up (body to mind) strategies are essential, and how anxiety can be a protective response to trauma, attachment injuries, or even signs of spiritual awakening. Find out how to move beyond symptom-chasing and discover a truly holistic path to healing anxiety—one that acknowledges our uniquely “biopsychosocial-spiritual” nature, and empowers you to reclaim ownership of your mind and body. Tune in to Mental Health in a Modern World to learn what the statistics miss, what every psychiatrist should be asking about your gut, and why your anxiety may be something far deeper—and more transformative—than you think. 5 Key TakeawaysTake charge of your mental health by focusing on foundational habits that target the root causes of anxiety. Prioritize high-quality sleep and align your daily rhythms with natural light to reset your nervous system.Eat whole, unprocessed foods and support your gut health to reduce inflammation and stabilize mood.Move your body daily through exercise to boost mood-enhancing neurotransmitters and decrease stress.Establish a daily meditation or breathwork practice to anchor your awareness in the present moment and calm anxiety.Limit your exposure to devices, social media, and news—replace digital time with meaningful moments in nature. Start today—choose one habit and commit to making it part of your daily routine. Memorable Quotes"Anxiety is never the root cause of a situation. Anxiety is a symptom of a deeper problem." "Belief and intention are the most powerful things in the world. What you create in your mind actually starts to shift matter." "Healing rather than curing is really the only path forward when it comes to this current mental health crisis, but really the chronic disease crisis at large." Resources MentionedYou Are the Placebo by Dr. Joe Dispenza - https://amzn.to/4cuAsW3 Connect with GregWebsite - https://www.healing4d.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4d_healing/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmaus LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-schmaus-22929589/ 🎙️🎙️🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.co Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/ Mentioned in this episode: Embark on The HTM Journey MHMW - HTM Embark on The HTM Journey MHMW - HTM

    41 min
  5. Bridging Spirit Work and Western Therapy for Lasting Transformation with Payam

    APR 10

    Bridging Spirit Work and Western Therapy for Lasting Transformation with Payam

    📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify “This is a vocation that chooses you. Ultimately, it's not a vocation that you choose,” says Payam, a shamanic medicine carrier and integrative healer, joining the Mental Health in a Modern World podcast to illuminate the true demands and sacred responsibilities of medicine work. Far from a fashionable trend or therapeutic add-on, Payam explains that working with plant medicines—and safely facilitating others in these deeply transformative realms—requires enduring rigorous spiritual initiation, facing dismemberment of the self, and developing the character to carry others through profound psychic rebirth. In this riveting conversation, Payam shares how his path unfolded unexpectedly, bridging years in New York’s creative world with shamanic initiation rooted in both Western psychology and indigenous spiritual wisdom. He dissects the gulf separating clinical, retreat-based psychedelic approaches from authentic lineage-based facilitation, exploring why pain and suffering are essential to spiritual initiation, and why true healing goes far beyond symptom management. Tune in to this episode of Mental Health in a Modern World to hear Payam and Greg Schmaus open up about soul wounds, the dangers of bypassing initiation, and the real reasons you should be deeply discerning both as a seeker and (especially) as a would-be facilitator. If you’ve ever felt the “call” of plant medicines or questioned mainstream approaches to mental health, this is one conversation you can’t afford to miss. 5 Key TakeawaysDiscover how to truly honor the power of medicine work and begin your healing journey with integrity, discernment, and courage. Trust your intuition when choosing a facilitator or community for medicine work—seek those who demonstrate integrity, openness, and a willingness to answer all your questions fully 01:06:22.Understand that true healing and initiation require facing discomfort, pain, and even disintegration—don't seek to numb your suffering, but move courageously into it to discover your authentic self 31:49.Recognize the difference between credentialing and true readiness; look for guides who are genuinely initiated, experienced, and chosen by the medicine—not just certified by a training program 27:01.Prioritize doing your own shadow work and continually question your beliefs and conditioning—discernment is key to sovereignty and avoiding indoctrination 01:11:25.Embrace community and brotherhood (or sisterhood) as medicine in itself—healing alongside others who have walked the path fosters authenticity and deeper transformation 40:06. Take one real step today: initiate a conversation with someone you trust about your healing journey, and approach the path with respect, patience, and a willingness to be truly transformed. Memorable Quotes"This is a vocation that chooses you. Ultimately, it's not a vocation that you choose." "When we go into medicine work, it's about remembering by forgetting. Remembering is to bring back together, but to bring back together requires you to completely let go and to dissolve to the Great Spirit, to dissolve into that universal consciousness where you no longer exist as who you thought yourself to be." "The reality of the experience is substantially more demanding of your character, your patience, your mind, your body, your spirit, your resources, your life." Connect with PayamPAYAM (official website) – https://payam.com/ The Psychedelic Executive – https://thepsychedelicexecutive.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/payam-a5b35a6/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_psychedelic_executive/ Resources MentionedIn the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction by Gabor Maté – https://amzn.to/4cyV7JF Sensory Motor Psychotherapy (Pat Ogden) – https://www.pesi.com/sales/bh_c_001577_patogdencomplextrauma_organic-328416 Internal Family Systems (IFS) – https://ifs-institute.com/ Connect with GregWebsite - https://www.healing4d.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4d_healing/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmaus LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-schmaus-22929589/ 🎙️🎙️🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.co Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/ Mentioned in this episode: Embark on The HTM Journey MHMW - HTM Embark on The HTM Journey MHMW - HTM

    1h 19m
  6. The 5 Keys to Optimizing Mental Health in a Modern World

    APR 3

    The 5 Keys to Optimizing Mental Health in a Modern World

    📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify “As soon as they have hijacked your dopamine system…you don't have free will anymore,” says Greg Schmauss, holistic health practitioner and host of Mental Health in a Modern World. After overcoming severe anxiety and OCD himself, and guiding thousands through integrated approaches to mental well-being, Greg brings clarity to why mental health issues are surging in today’s high-speed, overstimulated culture. In this milestone solo episode, Greg makes a compelling case that reclaiming agency over your attention and neurochemistry isn’t just essential for happiness—it’s essential for sovereignty itself. He breaks down the four-dimensional nature of human beings—biological, psychological, social, and spiritual—and reveals why so many are suffering from anxiety, depression, and addiction as we abandon nature, creativity, and even our sense of self for endless consumption and digital distraction. Discover the five keys to optimal mental health that Greg has distilled from a decade of practice, including the power of delayed gratification, the loss of sustained attention, the necessity of true solitude, and why reconnecting with nature is as vital as any therapy. If you’re ready to understand how your environment, relationships, and even technology shape your mind—and what you can do to change it—don’t miss this episode of Mental Health in a Modern World. 5 Key TakeawaysTransform your mental health by reclaiming your agency and reconnecting to your true nature—here's where to begin: Balance creation and consumption—nourish your life by shifting from endless consuming to purposeful creating.Practice delayed gratification—pause, breathe, and train your mind to wait before indulging, building willpower and self-mastery.Strengthen your sustained attention—devote daily time to focused activities like meditation, reading, or creating, and put away your devices.Prioritize solitude—spend intentional, distraction-free time alone to rediscover who you really are.Reconnect with nature—step outside daily, ground yourself to the earth, and let the natural world restore your well-being. Choose one thing to act on today—your mind and spirit will thank you. Memorable Quotes"Having agency over your life. Because as soon as, whether it's the processed food industry or the social media or technology industry, as soon as they have hijacked your dopamine system, from my perspective, you don't have free will anymore." 00:00 "When you're truly willing to be alone is when you realize that you're never alone." 38:49 "The balance of creation and consumption is actually a law that we have to live by. If the snake consumes itself faster than it can recreate itself, it destroys itself." 21:36 Connect with GregWebsite - https://www.healing4d.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4d_healing/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmaus LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-schmaus-22929589/ 🎙️🎙️🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.co Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/ Mentioned in this episode: Embark on The HTM Journey MHMW - HTM Embark on The HTM Journey MHMW - HTM

    49 min
  7. The Importance of Healthy Anger in Unlocking Authentic Power with Mike Salemi

    MAR 27

    The Importance of Healthy Anger in Unlocking Authentic Power with Mike Salemi

    📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify “In a real initiation, there's no going back,” says Mike Salemi, renowned coach and men’s work facilitator, who joins Mental Health in a Modern World for a deep exploration of modern masculinity, authentic power, and the missing rites of passage that shape who we become. A celebrated strength coach turned men’s retreat leader, Mike Salemi shares how his journey from the athletic arena to leading transformational men’s work revealed “there is so much more to this than what happens in the weight room.” He breaks down the true nature of masculine and feminine energies—not as genders but as felt, embodied qualities—and explains why integrating healthy anger is essential for real power and wholeness. With personal stories and actionable insights, Mike Salemi illuminates why organized initiation is critical for men to move past numbness, addiction, and indecision, and instead live with grounded authority, vulnerability, and purpose. Tune into this episode of Mental Health in a Modern World to learn what a modern-day rite of passage looks like, why embodiment matters more than escape, and how sustained attention and self-trust are cultivated in the presence of real community and self-awareness. Discover why so many men leave Mike Salemi’s retreats saying, “I came in with who I thought I was... I left with a much deeper knowing of who I am.” 5 Key TakeawaysWhen it comes to cultivating authentic masculinity and greater self-leadership, this episode delivers practical wisdom you can implement today: Embody both masculine and feminine energies—learn to hold your own emotions while also staying grounded in decisive action.Develop a healthy relationship with anger—see it as a source of power, boundaries, and healthy protection, not just aggression.Prioritize meditation as a practice of sustained attention and emotional regulation, especially to cultivate stillness and presence.Evaluate your language—notice and reduce “soft talk” (maybe, I guess, probably), and instead speak with intention and decisiveness.Seek out structured initiation experiences—place yourself in environments that stretch your capacity, deepen self-trust, and create real transformation. Take action: Pick one of these and implement it in your life this week. Your growth begins the moment you step forward. Memorable Quotes"There is so much more to this than what happens in the weight room. Way more.""If you really don't know what your range is from an emotional perspective, from a possibility perspective, capability perspective, how are you ever—how am I ever going to really deeply trust myself?""The integration of both is absolutely critical. You need both the spine and the flow—the masculine and the feminine—for true strength and depth."Connect with MikeMike's Executive Edge Program: https://mikesalemi.io/theexecutiveedge Men of Movement Retreat / Mike Salemi’s Website – Information and registration for retreats and men’s work. https://mikesalemi.io/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike.salemi/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MikeSalemi LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesalemi111/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mike.salemi.583 X/Twitter - https://x.com/mike_salemi Resources MentionedPaul Chek (C.H.E.K Institute) – Holistic health and performance teachings referenced throughout. https://chekinstitute.com/ Whoop – Wearable fitness and recovery tracker mentioned as an example. https://www.whoop.com/ Oura Ring – Wearable health/sleep tracker referenced for monitoring metrics. https://ouraring.com/ The Four Survival Archetypes (constellation/parts work) – Referenced as a framework for deep personal exploration - https://www.myss.com/library/contracts/four-survival-archetypes/ Connect with GregWebsite - https://www.healing4d.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4d_healing/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmaus LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-schmaus-22929589/ 🎙️🎙️🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.co Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/ Mentioned in this episode: Embark on The HTM Journey MHMW - HTM Embark on The HTM Journey MHMW - HTM

    1h 14m

  8. MAR 20

    How McKayan May Tapped into Ancestral Wisdom to Overcome the Fear of Self-Expression

    📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify "That loneliness that I felt was more—it was not the disconnection externally, it was the internal disconnection... behind all the grasping around substances, it was really trying to pull my attention to seal into this more," says McKayan May, sharing a raw account of his healing journey from addiction and religious trauma on Mental Health in a Modern World. This episode introduces McKayan May, a creative and courageous voice breaking generational silence, as he sits down with holistic health practitioner Greg Schmaus for a live, immersive coaching session. Transitioning out of a successful tech career, McKayan May opens up about growing up in a strict religious household, navigating addiction, and his struggle to reclaim his authentic voice on the path to becoming a coach himself. With profound honesty, he reveals the hidden layers of grief, the roots of self-regulation, and the courage it takes for men to face the emotional states we so often numb. Tune in to learn how McKayan May untangles inherited burdens and reclaims creative expression, all while modeling the strength found in vulnerability. Discover why his story resonates with so many who are ready to step into authenticity and break cycles of silence. 5 Key TakeawaysTrue transformation happens when you turn self-awareness into inspired action—start now by integrating these five takeaways into your life: Cultivate Self-Compassion: Approach your struggles, especially with addictive patterns or self-judgment, from a place of understanding and empathy, just as McKayan May demonstrates with his inner parts.Practice Regulating Your Emotions: Use breathwork and body-based awareness, like feeling and tracking sensations, to process emotions instead of numbing or avoiding them.Express Your Truth: Unlock your voice by speaking honestly about your emotional states and experiences—even if that means challenging inherited beliefs or cultural expectations.Acknowledge and Release Old Contracts: Identify inherited or outdated agreements (internal “contracts”) you’ve carried, then consciously release them, as modeled in the ritual work in this session.Embrace Vulnerability as Strength: Step into openness and share your journey with others, knowing that healing your wounds uplifts not only yourself but the wider community. Start today—pick one action from this list and let it move you closer to genuine healing and self-empowerment. Memorable Quotes"That loneliness that I felt was not the disconnection externally, it was the internal disconnection. It was this exile that wanted my attention, and behind all the grasping around substances, it was really trying to pull my attention to heal into this more.""I can see its purpose, and it’s very much like we’re friends in that perspective. I don’t have a lot of judgment towards it.""For me, it feels like I'm just letting other men especially know that you can be vulnerable. You can go into these emotional states that we so often just numb ourselves out from, and that's been a big pattern with a lot of these addictions for me—the numbness, and not having the courage to really feel into that."Connect with McKayanLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mckayan-may-60304b150/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mckayan888/ X/Twitter - https://x.com/mckayan888 Substack - https://substack.com/@mckayan888 Resources MentionedRichard Schwartz’s Internal Family Systems (IFS) – https://ifs-institute.com/ Sarah Peyton’s Constellation Work – https://sarahpeyton.com/ Connect with GregWebsite - https://www.healing4d.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4d_healing/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmaus LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-schmaus-22929589/ 🎙️🎙️🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.co Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/ Mentioned in this episode: Embark on The HTM Journey MHMW - HTM Embark on The HTM Journey MHMW - HTM

    1h 17m

  9. MAR 13

    Why Healing the Mind Holds the Key to Lasting Personal Growth with Harry Duran

    📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify "I started to really come to the awareness that, you know, heaven and hell are not places we go to, they're states of awareness that we embody." – Greg On this inaugural episode of Mental Health in a Modern World, you’ll meet Greg, a former Division I athlete whose life was turned upside down virtually overnight by debilitating anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Guided by his unrelenting quest for healing, Greg transformed his deepest struggles into a profound source of purpose—evolving from a bewildered patient into an insightful teacher and holistic practitioner. Drawing wisdom from Eastern philosophy, gut health, and family systems, Greg now helps clients all over the world reconnect with their wholeness. Curious to hear how surrender became his greatest tool, and why he sees every coaching session as a mirror into his own growth? Tune in and discover why his journey makes him such a captivating presence in the mental health space. 5 Key TakeawaysThis episode is packed with transformative insights to help you reclaim your mental well-being and empower your healing journey. See your challenges as opportunities for growth, not obstacles—every wound has the potential to become your greatest source of purpose.Replace forced effort with surrender—true healing comes from letting go and allowing, rather than trying to control or resist your mind.Build a strong foundation through nutrition and lifestyle—prioritize sleep, movement, healthy food, and self-care practices for lasting change.Seek understanding and connection—find practitioners, mentors, or communities that truly “get you” to create a safe space for healing and personal growth.View yourself as a forever student—embracing humility and curiosity will keep you evolving, learning, and deepening your transformation. Start putting these into action today and take empowered steps toward your own healing journey! Memorable Quotes"Every honest teacher must first be a humble student. For me, the first step to being an honest teacher is to be a humble student and to always stay in a state of humility.""I started to really come to the awareness that heaven and hell are not places we go to—they're states of awareness that we embody.""I'm interested in giving people their power back, not taking their power away from them. That's why a three to six month commitment is usually what I ask for, for clients to get started. Anything less than that, then you run the risk of getting into more victim-rescuer territory."Connect with HarryFullCast (done-for-you podcast production): https://fullcast.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamharryduran/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryduran/ Connect with GregWebsite - https://www.healing4d.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4d_healing/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmaus LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-schmaus-22929589/ 🎙️🎙️🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.co Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/ Mentioned in this episode: Embark on The HTM Journey MHMW - HTM Embark on The HTM Journey MHMW - HTM

    42 min

  10. FEB 21

    Welcome to Mental Health in a Modern World

    📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify Most people can feel that something is off with modern mental health care—too much labeling, too little listening, and not nearly enough focus on the whole human being. Join Greg Schmaus, holistic mental health coach and founder of Healing4D.com, each week for grounded, honest conversations that blend nutrition and lifestyle coaching, psycho-emotional healing, mindfulness training, and archetypal work to help you rediscover your true nature beyond anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma. If you’re a spiritually curious young adult, a high-performing professional overwhelmed by technology and overstimulation, or someone seeking a holistic approach to mental health and deep self-discovery, this show offers practical tools, real client insights from over 6,000 coaching sessions, and a path toward peace, purpose, and wholeness. Connect with GregWebsite - https://www.healing4d.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4d_healing/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmaus LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-schmaus-22929589/ 🎙️🎙️🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.co Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/

    4 min

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Most people can feel that something is off with modern mental health care—too much labeling, too little listening, and not nearly enough focus on the whole human being. Join Greg Schmaus, holistic mental health coach and founder of Healing4D.com, each week for grounded, honest conversations that blend nutrition and lifestyle coaching, psycho-emotional healing, mindfulness training, and archetypal work to help you rediscover your true nature beyond anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma. If you’re a spiritually curious young adult, a high-performing professional overwhelmed by technology and overstimulation, or someone seeking a holistic approach to mental health and deep self-discovery, this show offers practical tools, real client insights from over 6,000 coaching sessions, and a path toward peace, purpose, and wholeness.

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