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Mentally A Badass

Hosted by Justine Rodes · society · EN-US · 165 episodes

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About this Podcast:

Mentally a Badass is the podcast that keeps it real about mental health, anxiety recovery, and self-growth. Hosted by Justine Rodes, this show dives deep into raw conversations, expert insights, and personal stories on overcoming anxiety, panic attacks, childhood trauma, and other life-altering experiences. We explore alternative mental health treatments, mindfulness, and practical coping strategies to help you heal and take back your power. Because here, we believe that being vulnerable is badass—and breaking stigmas is the ultimate strength. You’re not broken, you’re a badass. Need to vent? Business Inquires: hello@mentallyabadass.com

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What is Mentally A Badass about?

Mentally a Badass is the podcast that keeps it real about mental health, anxiety recovery, and self-growth. Hosted by Justine Rodes, this show dives deep into raw conversations, expert insights, and personal stories on overcoming anxiety, panic attacks, childhood trauma, and other life-altering experiences.

Who hosts Mentally A Badass?

Mentally A Badass is hosted by Justine Rodes. The show has published 165 episodes to date.

What has Mentally A Badass covered recently?

Recent episodes include "The Power of Being Unfiltered: Swearing, Self-Love & Showing Up as You Are with Zulma Williams" (10 August 2025, 65 minutes), "Learning to Speak Grief: Laura Walton on Loss, Silence, and Choosing Openness" (3 August 2025, 45 minutes), and "Proving Them Wrong, Then Choosing Peace, with Catherine Crestani" (27 July 2025, 57 minutes).

How often does Mentally A Badass publish?

Mentally A Badass publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 55 minutes across 165 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Mentally A Badass?

Booking probability for Mentally A Badass is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Mentally A Badass requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Mentally A Badass's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Mentally A Badass?

The strongest fits for Mentally A Badass are Health & Wellness Services and Family & Social Services. Mentally A Badass has a society audience.

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Justine Rodes hosts Mentally A Badass, a society show with 165 episodes published.

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    The Power of Being Unfiltered: Swearing, Self-Love & Showing Up as You Are with Zulma Williams

    Aug 10, 20251h 5mS0

    <p>In this episode, I sit down with Zulma Williams—better known as The Swearing Therapist—to talk about what it really means to be authentic in a world obsessed with perfection. We get into why swearing isn’t a moral...

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    Learning to Speak Grief: Laura Walton on Loss, Silence, and Choosing Openness

    Aug 3, 202545 minS0

    <p>In this powerful and honest conversation, Laura Walton shares her experience with grief after losing her father to suicide and later a close friend. While both losses shaped her, it was the passing of her friend that...

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    Proving Them Wrong, Then Choosing Peace — with Catherine Crestani

    Jul 27, 202557 minS0

    <p>What happens when you realize the thing you’ve been chasing… isn’t actually what you want? </p><p>In this episode, I sit down with Catherine Crestani to talk about the quiet, powerful moments of self-awareness that...

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    Ashley Krooks Had It All — So Why Was She Unhappy?

    Jul 20, 202545 minS0

    <p>Ever felt like you were doing everything “right,” but still felt off? Ashley Krooks joins us to share how burnout forced her to re-evaluate her definition of success. We talk about the difference between looking...

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    Therapist Blake Hunt on Surviving Addiction and Facing Today’s Mental Health Crisis

    Jul 13, 202547 minS0

    <p>In this powerful episode, I sit down with therapist and addiction survivor Blake Hunt to discuss his personal journey with alcohol and how it led him to help others through mental health work. We dive deep into the...

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    How Nature Helped Mike Martin Overcome Depression

    Jul 6, 202547 minS0

    <p>In this episode, I sit down with Mike Martin to talk about something so many silently face—depression. Mike opens up about his mental health journey and how reconnecting with the natural world became a key part of...

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    Sara Thornhill on Surviving Rape and Reviving Her Power

    Jun 29, 202545 minS0

    <p>In this deeply powerful and vulnerable episode, meditation coach Sara Thornhill shares her personal journey of survival, healing, and transformation. From surviving a brutal gang rape to navigating two divorces, Sara...

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    Healing the Wounds Within: EFT Tapping & Childhood Trauma with Amy Vincze

    Jun 22, 202553 minS0

    <p>In this powerful episode, I sit down with Amy Vincze to explore the lasting impact of childhood trauma and how it can silently shape our adult lives—emotionally, physically, and mentally. Amy shares her personal...

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    23 Years Lost: Paul Davis on Addiction, Redemption, and the God Who Found Him

    Jun 15, 202552 minS0

    <p>Paul Davis ran away from home, lived in his car, and spent over two decades caught in a spiral of addiction, self-destruction, and heartbreak. In this raw conversation, he opens up about the moment he hit rock...

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    Katie Turner on Therapy, Spirituality & Being Sensitive

    Jun 8, 202544 minS0

    <p>In this episode, I sit down with Katie Turner—an advocate for deep feeling and self-awareness—to talk about what it really means to be a sensitive human in a loud, often dismissive world. We unpack the differences...

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    Let’s Talk Perfectionism, Personality, and Borderline Personality Disorder — with Dr. Shannon Sauer-Zavala

    Jun 1, 202557 minS0

    <p>Why are we so hard on ourselves sometimes? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Shannon Sauer-Zavala — a psychologist, author, and expert in emotions — to talk about perfectionism, personality traits, and Borderline...

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    Breaking Generational Cycles Through Energy Healing: A Conversation with Kanika Vasudeva

    May 25, 20251h 7mS0

    <p>In this honest and healing conversation, I’m joined by Kanika Vasudeva—energy healer and spiritual guide—as she shares how the heartbreaking loss of her daughter led her to a deeper path of self-discovery, soul work...

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    Why Celebrities Struggle with Addiction – with Dr. Cali Estes

    May 18, 20251h 8mS0

    <p>In this episode, I sat down with Cali Estes — an addiction expert and counselor who works with celebrities — to talk about her own experience with addiction and why so many people in the spotlight quietly battle it...

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    Transforming Grief into Growth: Robert Foster on Mental Health, Motivation, and Coaching After Loss

    May 11, 20251h 1mS0

    <p>In this powerful episode, transformational coach Robert Foster opens up about how the death of his father became a turning point in both his personal journey and professional coaching style. We discuss how he helps...

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    When Your Body Turns Against You: Holly France’s Story of Surviving GBS

    May 4, 202551 minS0

    <p>In this powerful episode, I sit down with Holly France — a rare illness advocate and survivor, to talk about her journey with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), a rare and often misunderstood neurological disorder. Holly...

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    Burnout, Grief, and Self-Care: Jenny Lytle’s Guide to Prioritizing Your Well-Being

    Apr 27, 202558 minS0

    <p>In today’s episode, I’m joined by Jenny Lytle — a former hospice nurse turned stress-relief and self-care coach — for a powerful conversation about the real cost of burnout. Jenny shares how losing her mother and her...

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    Held at Gunpoint: Jill McMahon on Childhood Trauma and Healing

    Apr 20, 202554 minS0

    <p>When Jill McMahon was a kid, a man held her family at gunpoint—an experience that would change the course of her life. Now a trauma counselor, Jill shares what it’s like to live through something so terrifying and...

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    The Beauty of a Neurodivergent Mind: A Neurospicy Talk with Dr. Kristen Williamson

    Apr 13, 20251h 7mS0

    <p>In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kristen Williamson to dive into what it means to have a neurodivergent brain—something she playfully refers to as neurospicy. We get real about our own experiences navigating life...

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    Reparenting the Wounded Inner Child — with Malisa Hepner LCSW

    Apr 9, 20251h 12mS0

    <p>In this episode, I talk with therapist Malisa Hepner about the weight of childhood trauma—how it lingers, how it shapes who we think we are, and what it takes to begin healing. We explore what it really means to...

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    He Didn’t Just Hurt Her… He Tried to Kill Her – Eileen Santos, Part 2

    Apr 6, 202541 minS0

    <p>This episode gets real heavy. Eileen is back to share what happened the night her narcissistic ex almost killed her. We talk about the fear, the manipulation, and the moment she realized she might not make it...

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