Modern Day Over-thinker

In this episode of the "Modern Day Overthinker" podcast, host Collin Strajack talks with guest Bailee Huethert about personal struggles and recovery, particularly in the context of addiction. Bailee shares her journey into recovery, which began unexpectedly during a work trip away from familiar support structures, leading her to her first recovery meeting. She delves into the challenges of recovery, emphasizing the difference between mere abstinence and true recovery, a distinction highlighted by her father's insights. A significant part of the conversation focuses on Bailee's battles with mental health issues, including severe depression diagnosed from a young age, and her complex relationship with her mother, which feeds into her complex PTSD. She discusses the importance of support systems and being truthful in therapeutic settings to truly benefit from them. Bailee and Collin also touch upon lighter topics, such as gaming and living arrangements, providing a break from the more intense themes of addict

In this heartfelt episode of The Modern Day Overthinker Podcast, host Collin Strajack returns after a transformative hiatus to share his journey through OCD treatment. After months of debilitating intrusive thoughts and isolation, Collin opens up about his 60-day residential treatment in Wisconsin, where he tackled his OCD with exposure response prevention (ERP) therapy. From chaotic yet bonding moments with fellow patients to finding solace in comedy as therapy, Collin reflects on his path to recovery. Now back home, he discusses balancing work, ongoing therapy, and personal growth while challenging the grip OCD once had on his life. With gratitude for his supportive family, friends, and recovery community, Collin delivers an honest, inspiring update on facing fears head-on and reclaiming his values.

On this episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, we delve deep into the intricate world of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with special guest Cody Fournier, a licensed independent clinical social worker LICSW who currently works with NOCD (www.treatmyocd.com), a platform dedicated to helping people treat their OCD. Our conversation traverses a range of poignant and educational topics, offering invaluable insights for anyone touched by OCD. We start by exploring the roots of Cody's interest in OCD, tracing back to his personal journey of losing his mother to substance abuse and how this traumatic experience ignited his own OCD. Cody candidly shares his experiences with changing subtypes of OCD and the common misconceptions that surround this often-misunderstood disorder. A significant portion of our talk is dedicated to discussing Harm OCD, a lesser-known subtype, and how OCD tends to attack what we value most. Cody's passion shines through as he explains why he loves working as an OCD therapist, e

Ben Hagarty is a video director, cinematographer, and podcaster from Cedar Falls, Iowa. On this episode (recorded 1/8/24), Ben and I discuss his journey to success as a creator who has worked with some of the biggest artists, celebrities, and brands in the world. His journey is inspiring to say the least. When it comes to his work ethic, networking skills, and talents behind the scenes, Ben is a creator like no other. His value in his industry is an another level. That is not him saying this either because he is too humble to say all of that... which is another reason I enjoyed speaking with Ben. We even talked about how much he could flex with his accomplishments, but doesn't feel the need to do so. The dude has a Grammy award for his work on Homecoming: A Film By Beyonce and casually brought it up like it wasn't a big deal. That's the kind of Ben is. A successful guy with humility who keeps himself grounded. We talk about how and what attributes to those qualities as well. We talked about a lot on this ep

On the latest episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, we dive into the world of fitness and personal training with Chase Hollmer, a Sports Performance Coach, Hybrid Athlete, and Online Personal Trainer. Chase and I discussed exploring the mental benefits of fitness. Chase stresses the importance of consistency in any fitness regime, discussing how regularity is more crucial than anything when it comes to working out. We also agreed that the that embracing discomfort and doing things that are challenging can lead to remarkable growth, both physically and mentally. Supplements are a hot topic in fitness, and Chase does not shy away from sharing his personal regimen and recommendations. We also talked about some of the trends and crazes in fitness, including Chase's opinions on cold plunges and the '75 Hard' challenge. Chase offers a balanced view, considering both the benefits and potential drawbacks. One of his key messages is about finding joy in exercise. He encourages listeners to engage in workout

On episode 79 of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, I dive deep into a variety of topics with another great guest: Adam Peters. Adam Peters is the Director of Operations at Clock, Inc. LGBT+ Community Center in the Quad Cities, a Show Choir Coach, Runner, and Political Campaign Organizer. Join us as we explore his journey through sobriety, working on political campaigns, coming out, his experience of being adopted, his self-care practices, therapy, managing anxiety, and practicing gratitude. Don't forget to subscribe to the Modern Day Overthinker podcast for more thought-provoking discussions. Leave your thoughts and questions in the comments below, and be sure to share this episode with your friends! Instead of social links, Adam has asked I provide the following link for you to support Clock, Inc. https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/YeIG6g?vid=12ymso Keep up with Modern Day Overthinker here: https://www.facebook.com/mdoverthinker https://www.instagram.com/mdoverthinker/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mdover

Bobby Ray Bunch is a veteran, realtor, comedian, musician, and event planner from the Quad Cities. We sat down and discussed a variety of topics on this episode which included comparing yourself to others, his experience in the military, ketamine therapy, self talk, self sabotage, mental well being, the vulnerability of stand up comedy, Matt Rife outrage, deleting old Facebook memories, taking responsibility and taking action for getting better, what has worked for him, and having a purpose. Another solid episode with a guest who brought a lot to the table. Keep up with Bobby here: https://www.bobbyraybunch.com https://www.foodtruckfight.com https://www.brbishome.com

On this episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, I spoke with Ramiro Antonio Perez about his battles with addiction, mental health, and building a new life. I appreciate Ramiro for being so open and audience with me during our talk (recorded 11/11/23) and hope to have many more conversions with him in the future. New episodes of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast are released every other Monday. This one was a little late, but I promise it is worth the wait. Keep up with everything MDOT here: www.moderndayoverthinker.com Sponsors: Fly Over State Pictures https://www.facebook.com/flyoverstatepictures Lillie and Pine https://www.lillieandpine.com/ Use code MDOT at checkout for $10 off your order!

Grace McCubbin is an advocate, speaker, and business owner here in the Quad Cities. She and I sat down and discussed her recent TEDx talk in Davenport, Iowa which was focused on her son’s (16 years old at the time) cardiac arrest back in February. We also discussed how she ended up on the TEDx stage sharing that story. Following that, we discussed her experience developing trauma induced OCD, being a child of an alcoholic, imposter syndrome, authenticity, and advocating for yourself medically. That, and much more is incapsulated in this episode. Remember to keep up with the social media pages: @mdoverthinker on all platforms :) New episodes of the podcast drop every Monday!

Dan Alten is a standup comedian based in Louisville, Kentucky. However, he spends most of his time on the road doing shows throughout the country. I was fortunate enough to host a show for him on 10/7 at The V'ue in Clinton, IA. Since Dan was crashing at my place that night, we decided to record the podcast after the show since he had to hit the road again for another show in another state the next day. This is an episode unlike any other because the majority of the conversation was about Dan being what we call a "road comic" who seems to almost always be on tour. As another comedian, I was very curious about this lifestyle and I hope others will appreciate how interesting Dan's life is as well. He is also hilarious which made it difficult to stick to the serious stuff. We managed to get some of it in, though as I always do. We talked about loneliness on the road, highs and lows, his experience with anti-depressants, relationships, getting out of a rut, and more. Dan also enjoyed saying my name wrong on purp

Jake Truemper is a comedian (improv/stand up), radio host, social media creator, local business owner, and LEGO connoisseur. We sat down in my home studio and discussed a variety of topics including (but not limited to) blowing up on social media, being early adapter of TikTok, creating social media content, addiction to work, fear of missing out (FOMO), imposter syndrome, conspiracy theories, and ADHD. Keep up with Jake here: https://www.youtube.com/@JakeTruemper  https://www.instagram.com/jake_truemper/ https://x.com/truemper_jake?s=20 https://www.tiktok.com/@jaketruemper44 Like the episode? Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more deep dives every other Monday on the Modern Day Overthinker podcast!

Jonathan Bogner is a creative producer, entrepreneur, investor, disruptor, and consummate problem solver in his professional life. However, in 2007, Jonathan's whole life changed completely. In his own words: My “prior” life was great. I had a beautiful wife, two teenage sons, a nice home in Beverly Hills, and--- I was living my dream job--- of producing movies. In 2007, when I came back from selling my movie at a major film festival---My life changed in an instant.--- I had heart failure, two massive strokes and aphasia (the inability to speak). I survived ---but my heart had become a ticking time bomb. On this episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, Jonathan and I discussed not only his health issues, but his perspective on life after going through all that he did. From having 2 strokes, learning to speak again, and having a heart transplant, Jonathan has a hell of a story to tell. So much was shared throughout this episode including not being a victim of your circumstances, living in the moment, g

Reena Friedman Watts is a mom, entrepreneur, podcaster (Host of Better Call Daddy Podcast), radio host, and former television producer (Jerry Springer Show, Nanny 911) and interviewer for VH1 and E. She helps people create podcasts, hosts an online radio show, has a podcast of her own, and does freelance marketing as well. We talked about podcasting being therapy, parenting, dating, miscarriages, perfectionism, and much more on this episode. Be sure to drop a comment, like, subscribe, and all that good stuff if you like this episode!  Keep up with Reena here: https://bettercalldaddy.com/ Hidden Gem (Cape Coral, FL) Vacation Sponsor: https://bit.ly/hiddengemflorida Remember to email confirmation to mdoverthinker@gmail.com to get a discount on cleaning fee!

Soultru (formally known as Terrance Banks) and I sat down to get to know the man behind the music after he recently arrived home from the Mile of Music festival in Appleton, WI. Both of us are natives of Davenport, Iowa so we had plenty to talk about locally in addition to our in depth conversations about mental health, specifically relating to anxiety, medication, therapy, imposter syndrome, and struggling with identity. Those are just some of the topics discussed in this episode the Modern Day Overthinker podcast. Hope you enjoy!

Since it's the 70th episode, I decided to switch things up and have a guest host interview me. Tabbatha Strong (co-host of Deck Diaries) was up for the challenge. She devoloped a variety of questions to ask me so everyone can get a little more insight into the regular host of this podcast. We also have some listener questions I was able to answer as well. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it! New episodes of the podcast drop every other Monday so be sure to follow/subscribe to stay up to date. All the links: www.moderndayoverthinker.com Tabbatha's podcast Deck Diaries can be found on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts.

This episode features an entertaining friend of mine who goes by the name Johnny Tuesday. Johnny and I discussed his recent challenge to live a sober adjacent lifestyle as well as substance abuse in general. We also talk about the challenge entertainers face when they have to perform, but are not in the right headspace. Johnny also did a street corner therapy experiment a few years back that we discussed bringing back, so stay tuned for that! Like the podcast? Review, share with your friends, send a message. Really appreciate the support! https://moderndayoverthinker.com/

Veronica Memoir is a comedian, artist, writer, and ex-stripper who joined me on the podcast to discuss her past, present, and future. Her work on dealing with masochism, PTSD, people pleasing, as well as other trauma work came with a lot of consistent therapy spanning over many years. Other topics of discussion varied from her upbringing, the origin of her stage name, her divorce that is currently in the process, as well as her getting to know and love herself. Keep up Veronica here: https://www.instagram.com/veronica_memoir/ https://www.tiktok.com/@veroncia.memoir

Tabbatha Strong is a fellow podcaster, empath, and public speaker residing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Her and I sat down after recording an episode of her podcast (Deck Diaries) and discussed a variety of topics such as relationships, speaking at Women Lead Change, how she started her podcast, the importance of deep conversations, her Grandma (Grandma Lee), and so much more. Keep up with Deck Diaries on Facebook and Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/deckdiaries/ https://www.facebook.com/deckdiaries Modern Day Overthinker links: https://www.facebook.com/mdoverthinker https://www.instagram.com/mdoverthinker/

Joseph Reid is an Amazon Best Selling author and speaker from Detroit, Michigan. On the podcast, we discussed his book "Broken Like Me" which was released in May of 2021. I was able to catch him while he was in town speaking for #NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) here in Davenport, Iowa. We discussed his mental health journey as well as some of the tools he highlights in the book as it is a toolkit for "broken people" who struggle with mental illness. Not only did I get the chance to hear Joseph's (Joe's) story as to what brought him into the world of mental health advocacy, I also had the opportunity to speak to his daughter Hannah Reid for a bit about her father as well as some of her struggles as well. **Trigger warning: suicide is discussed frequently in this podcast.** Joseph Reid's non-profit website: https://www.broken-people.org/ Mental Health Scale: https://www.broken-people.org/myscale Broken Like Me: An Insider's Toolkit For Mending Broken People: https://www.broken-people.org/broken-li

Lauren Wood and I discussed her schizophrenia diagnosis, the stigma involved with that diagnosis, as well substance abuse, taking medication, and so much more on this episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast. Keep up with MDOT here: https://moderndayoverthinker.com/