Welcome to Break the Psycle, a podcast where we explore the cutting-edge world of mental health, psychedelic therapy, and emotional wellness. Hosted by Elijah, co- founder of Psycle Health, along with Danny, the cofounder and president, and Kyla, a dedicated care coordinator, this podcast is your gateway to understanding the transformative power of mental health. Join us as we share our experiences, interview experts, and discuss the latest trends in mental health care. We also provide a behind-the-scenes look at Psycle Health’s journey, including our approach to mental health marketing and our mission to make transformative care more accessible.
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E45 - Getting Off of Antidepressants with Papa Psycle
What happens when 30 years of treatment-resistant depression meets a breakthrough in brain stimulation therapy? On this episode, Danny's dad, Francisco Costa, sits down with us to share his deeply personal journey with TMS, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, after struggling with depression and relying on antidepressants since 1995. Francisco opens up about what it felt like to finally step off his medication, reconnect with a version of himself that had been asleep for decades, and adopt a healthier, more active lifestyle, all without the numbing side effects of antidepressants. A raw, honest, and deeply human conversation about TMS therapy, mental health in immigrant families, caretaker burnout, and why Francisco believes TMS should be the first line of treatment, not the last resort.
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10 Jun 2026
E44 - First-Gen Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma with Jaehyun Cho, PA-C
What happens when the pressure to be perfect becomes a mental health crisis? On this episode, Jaehyun Cho, PA-C, board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and founder of Placid Psychiatry in Fullerton, CA, joins us on the Break the Psycle Podcast to explore the intersection of first-generation American identity and mental health. Jaehyun shares his own journey from arriving in the United States in eighth grade without speaking English to becoming one of the most thoughtful voices in interventional psychiatry. The conversation dives into why traditional antidepressants are failing so many patients, how Spravato is rewiring the brain in ways pills simply cannot, and why mental health stigma runs especially deep in Korean, Middle Eastern, and other multicultural households. Jaehyun also breaks down the cultural gap between immigrant parents and their first-gen children, and why that disconnect is quietly fueling a depression and anxiety epidemic that the mental health system is not built to address.
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27 May 2026
E43 - Spravato Therapy and Interventional Psychiatry with Dr. Sabrina Sandoval
What if treating depression required more than just the right medication? On this episode, Dr. Sabrina Sandoval, psychiatrist and founder of Mind Care Services, sits down with us to share her unexpected journey from studying viruses at the CDC to transforming lives through cutting-edge interventional psychiatry. Dr. Sandoval breaks down the key differences between ECT, TMS, and Spravato, explaining how esketamine works on the glutamate system to encourage neurogenesis and build new neural connections faster than any traditional antidepressant. She also explores the holistic side of recovery, from social connection and behavioral activation to sleep, diet, and the hidden toll of screen time on mental health, making this a comprehensive conversation on interventional psychiatry and treatment-resistant depression.
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Who has been a guest on Break The Psycle
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Elijah Zoarski
Danny Costa
Zohreh
Tessa
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
7 ratings
Spotify
4.7 / 5
12 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100
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40
Social presence
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YouTube
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Engagement
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