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  • 4. The 5 Keys to Optimizing Mental Health in a Modern World

    4. The 5 Keys to Optimizing Mental Health in a Modern World
    2026/04/03

    📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify

    “As soon as they have hijacked your dopamine system…you don't have free will anymore,” says Greg Schmauss, holistic health practitioner and host of Mental Health in a Modern World. After overcoming severe anxiety and OCD himself, and guiding thousands through integrated approaches to mental well-being, Greg brings clarity to why mental health issues are surging in today’s high-speed, overstimulated culture.

    In this milestone solo episode, Greg makes a compelling case that reclaiming agency over your attention and neurochemistry isn’t just essential for happiness—it’s essential for sovereignty itself. He breaks down the four-dimensional nature of human beings—biological, psychological, social, and spiritual—and reveals why so many are suffering from anxiety, depression, and addiction as we abandon nature, creativity, and even our sense of self for endless consumption and digital distraction.

    Discover the five keys to optimal mental health that Greg has distilled from a decade of practice, including the power of delayed gratification, the loss of sustained attention, the necessity of true solitude, and why reconnecting with nature is as vital as any therapy. If you’re ready to understand how your environment, relationships, and even technology shape your mind—and what you can do to change it—don’t miss this episode of Mental Health in a Modern World.

    5 Key Takeaways

    Transform your mental health by reclaiming your agency and reconnecting to your true nature—here's where to begin:

    1. Balance creation and consumption—nourish your life by shifting from endless consuming to purposeful creating.
    2. Practice delayed gratification—pause, breathe, and train your mind to wait before indulging, building willpower and self-mastery.
    3. Strengthen your sustained attention—devote daily time to focused activities like meditation, reading, or creating, and put away your devices.
    4. Prioritize solitude—spend intentional, distraction-free time alone to rediscover who you really are.
    5. Reconnect with nature—step outside daily, ground yourself to the earth, and let the natural world restore your well-being.

    Choose one thing to act on today—your mind and spirit will thank you.

    Memorable Quotes

    "Having agency over your life. Because as soon as, whether it's the processed food industry or the social media or technology industry, as soon as they have hijacked your dopamine system, from my perspective, you don't have free will anymore." 00:00

    "When you're truly willing to be alone is when you realize that you're never alone." 38:49

    "The balance of creation and consumption is actually a law that we have to live by. If the snake consumes itself faster than it can recreate itself, it destroys itself." 21:36

    Connect with Greg

    Website - https://www.healing4d.com/

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4d_healing/

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmaus

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-schmaus-22929589/

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    46 分
  • 3. The Importance of Healthy Anger Expression in Unlocking Authentic Power with Mike Salemi

    3. The Importance of Healthy Anger Expression in Unlocking Authentic Power with Mike Salemi
    2026/03/27
    📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify “In a real initiation, there's no going back,” says Mike Salemi, renowned coach and men’s work facilitator, who joins Mental Health in a Modern World for a deep exploration of modern masculinity, authentic power, and the missing rites of passage that shape who we become.A celebrated strength coach turned men’s retreat leader, Mike Salemi shares how his journey from the athletic arena to leading transformational men’s work revealed “there is so much more to this than what happens in the weight room.” He breaks down the true nature of masculine and feminine energies—not as genders but as felt, embodied qualities—and explains why integrating healthy anger is essential for real power and wholeness. With personal stories and actionable insights, Mike Salemi illuminates why organized initiation is critical for men to move past numbness, addiction, and indecision, and instead live with grounded authority, vulnerability, and purpose.Tune into this episode of Mental Health in a Modern World to learn what a modern-day rite of passage looks like, why embodiment matters more than escape, and how sustained attention and self-trust are cultivated in the presence of real community and self-awareness. Discover why so many men leave Mike Salemi’s retreats saying, “I came in with who I thought I was... I left with a much deeper knowing of who I am.”5 Key TakeawaysWhen it comes to cultivating authentic masculinity and greater self-leadership, this episode delivers practical wisdom you can implement today:Embody both masculine and feminine energies—learn to hold your own emotions while also staying grounded in decisive action.Develop a healthy relationship with anger—see it as a source of power, boundaries, and healthy protection, not just aggression.Prioritize meditation as a practice of sustained attention and emotional regulation, especially to cultivate stillness and presence.Evaluate your language—notice and reduce “soft talk” (maybe, I guess, probably), and instead speak with intention and decisiveness.Seek out structured initiation experiences—place yourself in environments that stretch your capacity, deepen self-trust, and create real transformation.Take action: Pick one of these and implement it in your life this week. Your growth begins the moment you step forward.Memorable Quotes"There is so much more to this than what happens in the weight room. Way more.""If you really don't know what your range is from an emotional perspective, from a possibility perspective, capability perspective, how are you ever—how am I ever going to really deeply trust myself?""The integration of both is absolutely critical. You need both the spine and the flow—the masculine and the feminine—for true strength and depth."Connect with MikeMike's Executive Edge Program: https://mikesalemi.io/theexecutiveedgeMen of Movement Retreat / Mike Salemi’s Website – Information and registration for retreats and men’s work. https://mikesalemi.io/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike.salemi/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MikeSalemiLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesalemi111/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mike.salemi.583X/Twitter - https://x.com/mike_salemiResources MentionedPaul Chek (C.H.E.K Institute) – Holistic health and performance teachings referenced throughout. https://chekinstitute.com/Whoop – Wearable fitness and recovery tracker mentioned as an example. https://www.whoop.com/Oura Ring – Wearable health/sleep tracker referenced for monitoring metrics. https://ouraring.com/The Four Survival Archetypes (constellation/parts work) – Referenced as a framework for deep personal exploration - https://www.myss.com/library/contracts/four-survival-archetypes/Connect with GregWebsite - https://www.healing4d.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4d_healing/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmausLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-schmaus-22929589/ 🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.coDiscover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/
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    1 時間 10 分
  • 2. How McKayan May Tapped into Ancestral Wisdom to Overcome the Fear of Self-Expression - LIVE COACHING SESSION

    2. How McKayan May Tapped into Ancestral Wisdom to Overcome the Fear of Self-Expression - LIVE COACHING SESSION
    2026/03/20
    "That loneliness that I felt was more—it was not the disconnection externally, it was the internal disconnection... behind all the grasping around substances, it was really trying to pull my attention to seal into this more," says McKayan May, sharing a raw account of his healing journey from addiction and religious trauma on Mental Health in a Modern World.This episode introduces McKayan May, a creative and courageous voice breaking generational silence, as he sits down with holistic health practitioner Greg Schmaus for a live, immersive coaching session. Transitioning out of a successful tech career, McKayan May opens up about growing up in a strict religious household, navigating addiction, and his struggle to reclaim his authentic voice on the path to becoming a coach himself. With profound honesty, he reveals the hidden layers of grief, the roots of self-regulation, and the courage it takes for men to face the emotional states we so often numb.Tune in to learn how McKayan May untangles inherited burdens and reclaims creative expression, all while modeling the strength found in vulnerability. Discover why his story resonates with so many who are ready to step into authenticity and break cycles of silence.5 Key TakeawaysTrue transformation happens when you turn self-awareness into inspired action—start now by integrating these five takeaways into your life:Cultivate Self-Compassion: Approach your struggles, especially with addictive patterns or self-judgment, from a place of understanding and empathy, just as McKayan May demonstrates with his inner parts.Practice Regulating Your Emotions: Use breathwork and body-based awareness, like feeling and tracking sensations, to process emotions instead of numbing or avoiding them.Express Your Truth: Unlock your voice by speaking honestly about your emotional states and experiences—even if that means challenging inherited beliefs or cultural expectations.Acknowledge and Release Old Contracts: Identify inherited or outdated agreements (internal “contracts”) you’ve carried, then consciously release them, as modeled in the ritual work in this session.Embrace Vulnerability as Strength: Step into openness and share your journey with others, knowing that healing your wounds uplifts not only yourself but the wider community.Start today—pick one action from this list and let it move you closer to genuine healing and self-empowerment.Memorable Quotes"That loneliness that I felt was not the disconnection externally, it was the internal disconnection. It was this exile that wanted my attention, and behind all the grasping around substances, it was really trying to pull my attention to heal into this more.""I can see its purpose, and it’s very much like we’re friends in that perspective. I don’t have a lot of judgment towards it.""For me, it feels like I'm just letting other men especially know that you can be vulnerable. You can go into these emotional states that we so often just numb ourselves out from, and that's been a big pattern with a lot of these addictions for me—the numbness, and not having the courage to really feel into that."Connect with McKayanLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mckayan-may-60304b150/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mckayan888/X/Twitter - https://x.com/mckayan888Substack - https://substack.com/@mckayan888Resources MentionedRichard Schwartz’s Internal Family Systems (IFS) – https://ifs-institute.com/Sarah Peyton’s Constellation Work – https://sarahpeyton.com/🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.coDiscover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/
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    1 時間 13 分
  • 1. Why Healing the Mind Holds the Key to Lasting Personal Growth with Harry Duran

    1. Why Healing the Mind Holds the Key to Lasting Personal Growth with Harry Duran
    2026/03/13

    "I started to really come to the awareness that, you know, heaven and hell are not places we go to, they're states of awareness that we embody." – Greg

    On this inaugural episode of Mental Health in a Modern World, you’ll meet Greg, a former Division I athlete whose life was turned upside down virtually overnight by debilitating anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Guided by his unrelenting quest for healing, Greg transformed his deepest struggles into a profound source of purpose—evolving from a bewildered patient into an insightful teacher and holistic practitioner. Drawing wisdom from Eastern philosophy, gut health, and family systems, Greg now helps clients all over the world reconnect with their wholeness. Curious to hear how surrender became his greatest tool, and why he sees every coaching session as a mirror into his own growth? Tune in and discover why his journey makes him such a captivating presence in the mental health space.

    5 Key Takeaways

    This episode is packed with transformative insights to help you reclaim your mental well-being and empower your healing journey.

    1. See your challenges as opportunities for growth, not obstacles—every wound has the potential to become your greatest source of purpose.
    2. Replace forced effort with surrender—true healing comes from letting go and allowing, rather than trying to control or resist your mind.
    3. Build a strong foundation through nutrition and lifestyle—prioritize sleep, movement, healthy food, and self-care practices for lasting change.
    4. Seek understanding and connection—find practitioners, mentors, or communities that truly “get you” to create a safe space for healing and personal growth.
    5. View yourself as a forever student—embracing humility and curiosity will keep you evolving, learning, and deepening your transformation.

    Start putting these into action today and take empowered steps toward your own healing journey!

    Memorable Quotes"Every honest teacher must first be a humble student. For me, the first step to being an honest teacher is to be a humble student and to always stay in a state of humility.""I started to really come to the awareness that heaven and hell are not places we go to—they're states of awareness that we embody.""I'm interested in giving people their power back, not taking their power away from them. That's why a three to six month commitment is usually what I ask for, for clients to get started. Anything less than that, then you run the risk of getting into more victim-rescuer territory."Connect with Harry

    FullCast (done-for-you podcast production): https://fullcast.co

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamharryduran/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryduran/

    Connect with Greg

    Website: https://www.healing4d.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4d_healing/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-schmaus-22929589/

    🎙️🎙️🎙️

    Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.co

    Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/
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    39 分
  • Welcome to Mental Health in a Modern World

    Welcome to Mental Health in a Modern World
    2026/02/21

    Most people can feel that something is off with modern mental health care—too much labeling, too little listening, and not nearly enough focus on the whole human being.

    Join Greg Schmaus, holistic mental health coach and founder of Healing4D.com, each week for grounded, honest conversations that blend nutrition and lifestyle coaching, psycho-emotional healing, mindfulness training, and archetypal work to help you rediscover your true nature beyond anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma.

    If you’re a spiritually curious young adult, a high-performing professional overwhelmed by technology and overstimulation, or someone seeking a holistic approach to mental health and deep self-discovery, this show offers practical tools, real client insights from over 6,000 coaching sessions, and a path toward peace, purpose, and wholeness.
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    4 分