Welcome to Mindi on the Mic, where mental health meets real life, and stigma is left at the door. Join your host, Mindi Bernice—a therapist and advocate for authentic conversations—as she dives into the stories, struggles, and triumphs that shape who we are. Whether it's talking through trauma, exploring relationships, or finding faith-based inspiration, each episode brings honest discussions and practical insights for growth. Expect a blend of interviews, Q&As, and storytelling from people of all walks of life, creating a space to break barriers, share experiences, and connect meaningfully.
How Recovery Tools Can Heal Both Mental Health and Racial Bias | Meet Ted | Ep. 34
Mindi sits down with author and global health veteran Ted Neill for a candid conversation on writing, recovery, and doing hard things with heart. Ted shares how a major depressive episode and hospitalization led him to the 12-step world—and how “emotional sobriety” became the backbone of his life and books.
They unpack his provocative series My Name Is Ted and I’m a Racist, applying recovery tools to bias and public discourse, and the real-life investigative journey behind 20 Years of Unraveling, which ultimately drew in the Washington Post and the FBI. They also explore practical mental health tools like sleep, boundaries, gratitude, and HALT, while highlighting why the opposite of addiction is connection.
You’ll hear:
• Why vulnerability beats perfection for both healing and writing
• How 12-step principles translate to confronting bias without shame
• What “emotional sobriety” looks like day to day
• The behind-the-scenes of investigating abuse and pursuing justice
• Rapid-fire fun: coffee vs. tea, rainy-day writing, and a very good Bernedoodle
Guest: Ted Neill is an author and former global health professional whose work spans memoir, social commentary, and children’s literature. His books are available on Amazon and other major retailers.
Content Note: This episode includes discussion of depression, suicidal ideation, and sexual abuse. Please listen with care.
5 Sept 2025
Let's Talk About Mindi's New Book | Ep. 33
Two mics, one big conversation. Joy flips the script and interviews Mindi about her new book, Men, Mental Health, and Emotions: From Stigma to Connection. They dig into why Mindi wrote it, what 30 men taught her about feeling and expressing emotion, and how to tell the difference between suppression and repression. You’ll hear practical starting points for guys who feel overwhelmed, a balanced take on “strength” versus shutting down, and simple ways partners and friends can support without pushing too hard. From faith and identity to sleep, food, and finding the right words, this is a hopeful, real-talk guide for anyone who wants healthier relationships and a healthier inner life. Rapid-fire fun at the end: D&D alignments, favorite Pokémon, yoga poses, and more.
Listen for
• what emotional strength actually looks like in 2025
• one small step any man can take today to open up safely
• how men processing emotions differently can impact dating, marriage, and family
Grab the book on Amazon (paperback or Kindle): https://a.co/d/1Ut20nW
Keep the conversation going with Mindi on Instagram at Mindi on the Mic or by email at mindibernicecounseling@gmail.com.
2 Sept 2025
Let's Talk About Men's Mental Health - With Jeff | Ep. 32
What if the depression you’ve been fighting for years wasn’t the whole story?
In this episode of Mindi on the Mic, Jeff opens up about his raw and unfiltered mental health journey. What started as years of battling depression, self-doubt, and exhaustion took an unexpected turn when he was finally diagnosed with ADHD as an adult.
Jeff shares what it felt like to live in survival mode for so long — the frustration of not being able to focus, the shame of thinking he was “lazy,” and the weight of carrying an identity built on struggle. Then, he describes the life-changing moment he started treatment and how, for the first time, his brain felt clear instead of chaotic.
We dive into:
– The blurred lines between depression and ADHD
– Why so many adults go undiagnosed for decades
– How medication and therapy can work together instead of against each other
– The emotional impact of finally feeling like yourself after years of being held back
This is more than Jeff’s story — it’s a conversation for anyone who has ever questioned their mental health diagnosis, felt misunderstood, or wondered if there was more beneath the surface.
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