Talk About It: The Mental Health Podcast

In Episode 1, Asia and Mario dig into their sports past and how mental health awareness became a priority in their lives, address Minnesota Vikings' DE Everson Griffen's decision to take time away from the game to focus on his mental health, and introduce accountability as a mental health practice.

In Episode 2, Asia breaks down the definition of mental health and gives 5 key warning signs to discovering mental illness. Mario dives into the NBA Cares mental health awareness campaign and gives some insight into his own experiences with the 5 warning signs.

On Episode 3, Asia breaks down the importance of acceptance in the everyday process of positive mental health while Mario explains how acceptance helped him catch a game-winning touchdown.

In Episode 4, Asia brings her clinical substance use experience to the table as she and Mario cover the timeline of Josh Gordon’s history with substance use and his decision to step away from the Patriots with a lingering suspension on the horizon. The fine line between mental health and substance use.

In epsiode 5, Mario and Asia address accountability in the mental health community. Mental health has become common among discussions in the media. Social media platforms have opened the doors for more knowledge and conversations around self-care and seeking therapy. But are we consciously adding to the discussion of mental health or content with just “spreading awareness”? Are

In this episode, Mario and Asia talk about the need for mental health discussions to begin in black households and “safe” spaces. But beyond awareness of the stigma, what will it take for the black community to have effective discussions and growth around mental health? The hosts challenge us, as individuals, to look within and find acceptance in order to find the answers.

In episode 7, Mario and Asia dive into the importance of youth mental awareness among youth AND adults. The youth need our help. Besides telling the youth to decrease their use with technology, what other steps are we taking to ensure their mental stability? This episode provides the audience with statistics regarding youth mental health as well as preventive measures and solutions

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) also referred to as ‘trauma’ can be argued to be one of the most neglected topics when discussing mental health. In this episode, Mario and Asia discuss how unidentified trauma, referred to as the invisible backpack, can cause chaos within a relationship. The hosts use their witty analogies to make the connections to what unidentified traum

Is there a difference in considering someone a ‘friend’ as oppose to a ‘support system’? In episode 9, Mario and Asia explore the differences, share NBA player Keyon Dooling’s perspective, and share the responses provided by individuals on Instagram when asked that question. In addition, they share their beliefs on what a support system is and the shared responsibility of

Connecting with people can be easy, but building healthy romantic relationships takes INTENTION. In episode 10, Mario and Asia went on IG Live for an interacting experience with the audience about relationships. Along with viewers, they identify the key components to a healthy romantic partnership. Are we being honest about our motives and needs? What does it take to grow together