The Brad Jensen Show4 Maalis 2025

NLP654 - Mental Health Day or Avoidance? Using Discernment in Tough Moments

In this episode, Craig and I dive into an important distinction when it comes to mental health: Are you truly protecting your well-being, or are you using "mental health" as an excuse to avoid discomfort?

We discuss a recent post from a well-known therapist on Instagram that challenges the common narrative around mental health days. While it's crucial to take care of yourself, there's a fine line between honoring your needs and simply taking the easy way out. We break down how to use discernment when deciding whether to push through a challenge or step back for self-care.

What We Cover in This Episode:

The difference between protecting your mental health vs. avoiding difficult situations
How to recognize when "taking a break" is really just self-sabotage
Why discomfort is often a necessary part of growth
Craig's perspective as a therapist and how he helps clients navigate this balance
Practical strategies to check in with yourself and make the right call

This is a conversation we all need—because personal growth isn't just about knowing when to rest, but also knowing when to rise.

Tune in, share with a friend, and let us know your thoughts!

Interested in working with a coach? Get a free nutrition consultation - Schedule Here

Join Us On Patreon - Join Here

Submit your questions to be featured on our Q&A episodes.

Order from Cured Supplement

Order from Legion Supplements and get 20% off your first order by using discount code: keynutrition

Connect with us on Instagram

Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder

Co-Host Craig Smith - @greatestdaymindset

Next Level Nutrition – @mynextlevelnutrition

Episode Timestamps

00:00 Mental Health as a Convenient Excuse

06:23 Fitness Influencer's Mental Health Impact

07:02 "Social Media Trigger Warnings?"

10:57 "Struggling with Genuine Self-Reflection"

15:53 Balancing Mental Health and Toughness

16:23 Balancing Mental Health and Responsibilities

22:23 "Embrace Connection for Mental Health"

25:49 Hormones and Emotional Perception

26:15 "Rejuvenate with a Mental Health Day"

Tämä jakso on lisätty Podme-palveluun avoimen RSS-syötteen kautta eikä se ole Podmen omaa tuotantoa. Siksi jakso saattaa sisältää mainontaa.

Jaksot(768)

EP771 - Ranking Personal Development Strategies: S Tier to F Tier

On this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, Brad and cohost Craig Smith put some of the most popular personal development strategies to the test—ranking them from S Tier all the way down to F Tier. From ...

18 Elo 54min

EP770 - The Keys (Why We're Becoming Key Nutrition Again)

We're going back to our roots — Key Nutrition is back. In this solo episode, Brad breaks down the four keys that have driven results for over a thousand clients across 20+ years of coaching: consisten...

11 Elo 35min

EP769 - The Four Agreements: A Fitness Mindset Playbook

In this episode I break down The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz and show you how each one applies directly to your fitness journey. Be Impeccable with Your Word: the promises you keep (or break) w...

22 Heinä 31min

EP768 - High Volume vs. Low Volume: You're Asking the Wrong Question

whether high volume or low volume training is better for building muscle — and honestly, I think most people are asking the wrong question. In this episode I break down what the research actually says...

2 Heinä 30min

EP767 - Overrated/Underrated With Special Guest Co-Host Grant Dziak

In this episode, Craig Smith and special guest co-host Grant Dziak join me for a rapid-fire round of overrated and underrated topics across fitness, nutrition, supplementation, personal development, b...

24 Kesä 1h 4min

EP766 - Finding Who You Really Are: Identity, Labels & Personal Growth with Grant Dziak

In this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, I'm joined by Craig Smith and Grant Dziak for a free-flowing conversation that took us in a direction I didn't expect—but one that I think will resonate with a...

16 Kesä 55min

EP765 - Taking Risks and Talking Shop

In this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, Craig Smith and I sit down for a candid conversation about life, growth, and the importance of taking risks. We discuss Craig's decision to step into a new car...

10 Kesä 53min

EP764 - Peptides, Purity & The Problem Nobody Wants to Talk About

Peptides are everywhere right now. They're one of the hottest topics in the health and fitness space, but there's a side of the industry that most people aren't talking about. I break down some recent...

5 Kesä 34min