Pedal My Way Podcast

About Pedal My Way Podcast

The Mental Wealth Podcast is a mental health podcast built on one idea: honest conversations about mental health change lives. Each episode tackles real challenges — anxiety, stress, burnout, emotional resilience, and the mindset shifts that actually move the needle. We talk with therapists, researchers, and everyday people who've navigated their own mental health journey, bringing you the tools and perspectives to do the same. No judgment. No stigma. Just real talk about what it means to invest in your mental health. Whether you're managing anxiety, rebuilding after adversity, or simply trying to show up stronger — this podcast meets you where you are. New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe free and join the conversation. Website: https://mentalwealthpod.com (https://mentalwealthpod.com) DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not constitute legal, medical, or other forms of professional advice. The material and information presented here is for general information and entertainment purposes only. The "Mental Wealth Podcast" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.

Publisher

Mental Wealth Pod

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 May 2023

Latest episode

22 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

47 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Sept 2026

   44 - The Medication Trap: Why Your Pills Need a Checkup Too with Dr. Monica Leriger

   Pharmacist Dr. Monica Leriger joins the Mental Wealth Pod team to unpack how aging changes drug metabolism, why "new symptom = possible drug side effect," anticholinergic burden and cognitive fog, herbal supplement risks, generics vs. brand names, psych meds and food/drug interactions, and the future of personalized pharmacology. Top highlights: Rule of thumb: any new symptom in an older adult should be treated as a possible drug side effect first Anticholinergic burden from combined OTC/prescription meds can mimic dementia Herbals aren't regulated for potency/interactions — same "50mg" label can vary by source Generics are FDA-equivalent except thyroid meds, where manufacturer consistency matters Diet matters: grapefruit juice inhibits liver enzymes; even watermelon caused a real diarrhea case Episode Transcript: The Mental Wealth Podcast is co-hosted by Mukund and Rob, with Dr. Ethan Levine serving as clinical advisor, and delivers evidence-based conversations on mental wellness, anxiety, resilience, burnout, and emotional intelligence. www.mentalwealthpod.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentalWealthPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mental_wealth_pod/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mental_wealth_pod DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not constitute legal, medical, or other forms of professional advice. The material and information presented here is for general information and entertainment purposes only. The "Mental Wealth Podcast" and names and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.

2. 

   14 Aug 2026

   43 - The Human Connection Cure: Rethinking How We Treat Mental Illness with Dr. John Mezzulo

   Dr. John Mezzullo — dual-trained in internal medicine and psychiatry — joins The Mental Wealth Pod team for a wide-ranging conversation on what's really changed in mental healthcare. Drawing on decades of experience across geriatric psychiatry and now young adult populations in a college-town referral center, Dr. Mezzullo pulls back the curtain on why he's seeing dramatically more psychosis and trauma-driven illness in patients as young as 18 — and what's actually driving it: substance use, COVID-era isolation, academic pressure, and a generation that's more "coddled" than the one before it. He makes the case that psychiatry is still a young science — closer to cardiology before echocardiograms than to a mature specialty — and argues that therapy, not medication, may be doing more of the heavy lifting than most people assume. Ethan and John also dig into what separates good care from great care, why patients should never settle for a rushed 15-minute appointment, and how the right collaborative relationship between psychiatrist and provider can change outcomes entirely. Whether you're navigating care for yourself, a college-age child, or an aging parent, this episode offers a grounded, experience-backed roadmap for becoming a more informed mental health consumer. Main points covered: Dr. Mezzullo's path into med-psych (dual internal medicine + psychiatry training) How time pressure and provider shortages have reshaped psychiatric care since he started Psychiatrist vs. psychologist vs. social worker vs. primary care — who should treat what The power of a true collaborative-care model (his work with Dr. Levine as a case study) Rising rates of psychosis and mood instability in college-age patients The role of substance use (meth, THC, LSD) and trauma/abuse in his current caseload Why therapy may activate more of the brain than medication — and how the two work together Treating psychosis across age groups: geriatric vs. young adult presentations How to know if treatment is "working" — success looks different for every patient Why psychiatry is still a relatively primitive science compared to fields like cardiology How to become an educated mental health consumer and when to switch providers COVID-19's lasting impact on youth mental health and isolation-driven trauma Common stressors facing today's college students (sleep, nutrition, loss of hobbies, overprotective upbringing) Virtual vs. in-person therapy — when each works best Final advice: "You deserve it. You're worth it. You're not alone." The Mental Wealth Podcast is co-hosted by Mukund and Rob, with Dr. Ethan Levine serving as clinical advisor, and delivers evidence-based conversations on mental wellness, anxiety, resilience, burnout, and emotional intelligence. www.mentalwealthpod.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentalWealthPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mental_wealth_pod/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mental_wealth_pod DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not constitute legal, medical, or other forms of professional advice. The material and information presented here is for general information and entertainment purposes only. The "Mental Wealth Podcast" and names and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.

3. 

   26 Jul 2026

   42 - ADHD in Professionals: Rewriting the Narrative with Dr. Jennie Byrne

   Psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and author Dr. Jenny Byrne talks to the Mental Wealth team this week to unpack ADHD in high-achieving professionals — CEOs, lawyers, doctors, entrepreneurs— who are told they're "too high-functioning" to have it. Dr. Byrne explains why she calls ADHD "a terrible name" and makes the case for thinking of it as neurodiversity rather than disorder. She walks through her three-part assessment process (clinical interview, computer-based attention testing, and executive function rating scales), and shares why sleep and screen habits are often mistaken for ADHD. The conversation covers: Why professionals are so often misdiagnosed (bipolar, anxiety) before anyone considers ADHD How medication fits as one tool among many — and why it's not one-size-fits-all or forever Why standard CBT often needs to be adapted for ADHD brains, including rejection sensitivity Gender differences: how cultural expectations and hormone shifts (like perimenopause) shape how ADHD shows up in women Practical, low-stigma ways managers can support neurodivergent team members without requiring disclosure — from psychologically safe check-ins to rethinking meeting structure Dr. Byrne's book, "ADHD in Professionals," draws on 40+ interviews with real professionals navigating diagnosis, stigma, and thriving — not just surviving — with an ADHD brain. Free resources available at constellationplc.com. Dr. Jennie Byrne's Book: ADHD in Professionals (https://www.amazon.com/ADHD-Professionals-Embracing-Your-Brain/dp/B0GZVBDQQH/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&sr=1-1) Dr. Jennie Byrne's Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@drjenniebyrne) Consultation Service: https://www.constellationpllc.com/contact/ (https://www.constellationpllc.com/contact/) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjenniebyrne/) The Mental Wealth Podcast is co-hosted by Mukund and Rob, with Dr. Ethan Levine serving as clinical advisor, delivering evidence-based conversations on mental wellness, anxiety, resilience, burnout, and emotional intelligence. www.mentalwealthpod.com DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not constitute legal, medical, or other forms of professional advice. The material and information presented here is for general information and entertainment purposes only. The "Mental Wealth Podcast" and names and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

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Quality

79

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

27

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