The Mental Health Janitors

Why Memorial Day Hits Veterans So Deeply (PTSD & Trauma)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2224277/fan_mail/new] Some pain does not disappear with time. Sometimes it stays buried until a moment, a song, or a memory brings everything back to the surface. In this emotional episode of Mental Health Janitors, Aaron “Sgt Q” Quinonez and Doc Jess talk about PTSD, survivor’s guilt, faith, trauma healing, and the hidden emotional weight many combat veterans carry for years. What began as a simple conversation about a video on social media turned into a powerful reflection on sacrifice, grief, and the freedom that healing can bring. It explores the connection between combat trauma, emotional healing, Christianity, survivor’s guilt, and post-traumatic growth. It is a reminder that healing often begins when people stop suffering in silence and allow others into their story. If you are carrying guilt, grief, shame, or emotional pain, this conversation may help you take the first step toward healing. Timestamps: * 0:00 - Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors * 0:43 - The Triggering Video and Emotional Honesty * 01:24 - The Emotional Clip (Brotherly Love and Safety) * 01:46 - Battlefield, Worship, and Internal Struggle * 04:10 - Combat Trauma Story: Sacrifice on the Front Lines * 05:15 - Group Therapy, Survivor’s Guilt, and Shared Experience * 06:55 -  Reframing Survivor’s Guilt: From Burden to Honor * 07:45 - Spiritual Parallel: Christ’s Sacrifice and Christian Freedom * 07:20 - Purpose in Pain: Inviting Others into Your Suffering * 08:07 - Practical Steps: How Listeners Can Start Their Healing Journey 🔗 Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1988960518109166/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1988960518109166/] Listen on: * 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nPegvqPi1AO47Xbx3EvNz?si=d2cdfa086c32460c [https://open.spotify.com/show/0nPegvqPi1AO47Xbx3EvNz?si=d2cdfa086c32460c] * 🎧 Website: https://thementalhealthjanitors.com/ [https://thementalhealthjanitors.com/] * 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-mental-health-janitors/ [https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-mental-health-janitors/] Connect with Aaron “Sgt Q” Quinonez: * Website- https://sgtq.net/ [https://sgtq.net/]  * Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/SgtQ13 [https://www.facebook.com/SgtQ13] * LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitytvstarpodcaster/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitytvstarpodcaster/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2224277/support]

VA Disability Explained: PTSD, Medication-Based Ratings & The Fight Over Veteran Care

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2224277/fan_mail/new] Memorial Day can carry a very different meaning for veterans living with trauma, grief, and survivor’s guilt. For many, the battles did not end after coming home. In this episode of Mental Health Janitors, Aaron “Sgt Q” Quinonez and Doc Jess talk about PTSD, VA disability struggles, survivor’s guilt, and the emotional weight many veterans silently carry for years. They unpack the VA’s proposed medication-based disability changes, share personal experiences with broken systems and trauma recovery, and explain why healing often starts with community, purpose, and honest conversations. They also share the impact of Operation Restore Hope, a veteran healing retreat focused on trauma education, service, and rebuilding connection after war. This episode is a reminder that healing does not happen overnight, but one conversation, one step, and one moment of vulnerability can change the direction of someone’s life. Listen in to learn how trauma affects the brain, why unresolved pain keeps people stuck, and how purpose, connection, and vulnerability can help people reclaim their lives after trauma. #PTSD #VeteranMentalHealth #MentalHealthJanitors #TraumaHealing #VAClaims #MilitaryPTSD #SurvivorsGuilt #MemorialDay Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors 03:14 - Western Medicine, Pharma Limits Veteran Mental Health 05:13 - VA Disability Rating System Impacts PTSD Veterans 11:37 - Veterans Share VA Mental Health Treatment Experiences 11:50 - Operation Restore Hope Creates Veteran Healing Impact 12:04 - Importance Of NGOs Supporting Veteran Mental Health 12:22 - Social Media Driving Veteran Mental Health Advocacy Efforts 37:51 - Future Of Veteran Mental Health Support Programs Be part of our growing community where honest conversations about veteran mental health, PTSD recovery, VA disability challenges, trauma healing, survivor’s guilt, and post-traumatic growth help people understand the impact of combat and service, rebuild emotional resilience, navigate broken systems, and take ownership of their healing journey while learning how to process the mental and emotional weight life and service can leave behind. 🔗 Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1988960518109166/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1988960518109166/] Listen on: * 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nPegvqPi1AO47Xbx3EvNz?si=d2cdfa086c32460c [https://open.spotify.com/show/0nPegvqPi1AO47Xbx3EvNz?si=d2cdfa086c32460c] * 🎧 Website: https://thementalhealthjanitors.com/ [https://thementalhealthjanitors.com/] * 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-mental-health-janitors/ [https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-mental-health-janitors/] Connect with Aaron “Sgt Q” Quinonez: * Website- https://sgtq.net/ [https://sgtq.net/]  * Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/SgtQ13 [https://www.facebook.com/SgtQ13] * LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitytvstarpodcaster/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitytvstarpodcaster/] #PTSDRecovery #VeteranMentalHealth #VAClaims Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2224277/support]

Low Information Person Syndrome (LIPS) Explained | Why People Reject Facts

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2224277/fan_mail/new] Small moments can quietly shape how we understand the world. A headline shared too fast, a comment taken out of context, or a strong emotional reaction can quickly turn into certainty before the full story is understood. When that happens, people stop listening to learn and start listening to defend what they already believe. In this episode of Mental Health Janitors, Aaron “Sgt Q” Quinonez and Doc Jess break down how low information thinking shows up in everyday life and why people often react before they reflect. They explore how emotion, social media, and mental shortcuts can shape what we think is true and lead to conflict even in conversations about mental health. They also talk about cognitive dissonance and why the brain rejects new information when it challenges what someone already believes. Instead of slowing down, people often protect their current view even when better information is available. This episode is a reminder that clarity comes from slowing down, not from having the loudest opinion.  Listen in and learn how to catch patterns that cloud thinking so you can respond with more awareness instead of reaction. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors 02:45 - Low Information Thinking Explained Clearly 06:06 - Mental Health Tools and Awareness Tips 11:35 - Cognitive Dissonance in Mental Health 16:33 - Gender Affirming Care Mental Health Debate 22:18 - Finding Common Ground in Conversations 25:27 - Mental Health Awareness Final Takeaways Be part of our growing online family where real conversations about mental health, emotional regulation, cognitive bias, anxiety management, and personal growth help people understand how the mind works, rebuild healthier thinking patterns, and take ownership of their thoughts and responses while learning how to clean up the mental mess life can create.  🔗 Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1988960518109166/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1988960518109166/] Listen on: * 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nPegvqPi1AO47Xbx3EvNz?si=d2cdfa086c32460c [https://open.spotify.com/show/0nPegvqPi1AO47Xbx3EvNz?si=d2cdfa086c32460c] * 🎧 Website: https://thementalhealthjanitors.com/ [https://thementalhealthjanitors.com/] * 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-mental-health-janitors/ [https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-mental-health-janitors/] Connect with Aaron “Sgt Q” Quinonez: * Website- https://sgtq.net/ [https://sgtq.net/]  * Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/SgtQ13 [https://www.facebook.com/SgtQ13] * LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitytvstarpodcaster/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitytvstarpodcaster/] * Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sgt.q_/ [https://www.instagram.com/sgt.q_/?hl=en] #MentalHealthAwareness #CriticalThinking #EmotionalRegulation Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2224277/support]

The Real Reason Veterans Struggle With Pain, Sleep & Recovery

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2224277/fan_mail/new] The mission ends. The impact doesn’t. What your body goes through during military service: constant strain, heavy loads, lack of recovery adds up over time. And when you carry those same habits into civilian life, the effects only compound. In this episode of Mental Health Janitors, Sergeant Q and Doc Jess get real about the long-term toll of service. From physical injuries to survival based routines, they break down why so many people struggle with recovery after years of pushing past their limits. They also talk about what actually works when it comes to rebuilding your health starting with discipline, awareness, and the right foundations. Because healing isn’t instant but it is possible. Full episode out now. Tune in to listen Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors 05:00 - Post-Military Lifestyle and Health Issues 10:23 - Introduction to Evolve and Mental Health 14:08 - What Peptides Really Do to Your Body 30:53 - Challenges with FDA Approval and Pharmaceutical Companies 37:53 - Personal Experiences with Peptides 38:12 - The Hidden Link Between Peptides and Mental Health 38:30 - Final Takeaways Be part of our growing online family where real conversations about military life, recovery, and mental health help people understand what happens after service, rebuild healthier habits, and take ownership of both mind and body while learning how to clean up the mental and physical mess life can leave behind. 🔗 Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1988960518109166/ Listen on: 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nPegvqPi1AO47Xbx3EvNz?si=d2cdfa086c32460c 🎧 Website: https://thementalhealthjanitors.com/ 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-mental-health-janitors/ Connect with Aaron “Sgt Q” Quinonez: • Website- https://sgtq.net/  • Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/SgtQ13 • LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitytvstarpodcaster/ • Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sgt.q_/ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2224277/support]

How to Take Back Control of Your Mind (Stop Negative Self Talk)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2224277/fan_mail/new] If you feel stuck in life, constantly doubting yourself, or replaying the same negative thoughts over and over, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Aaron “Sgt Q” Quinonez sits down with Paul, a men’s mental health coach, to break down how your identity, self worth, and life direction are often shaped by voices that were never yours to begin with. You will learn how people unknowingly live by beliefs formed by family, society, and past experiences, and why those patterns lead to self sabotage, feeling not enough, and staying stuck. Paul shares his personal journey of struggling with identity, shame, and expectations, and how he learned to take back control by changing the internal narrative. This episode also explores why negative self talk feels so real, how the brain gets stuck in repeating patterns, and how one simple question can begin to shift everything. You will learn how to respond differently to your thoughts, how to open up new possibilities, and how small daily practices can start to rewire the way you think and live. The goal is not to silence your thoughts, but to take control of which ones you follow. Watch if you are searching for • How to stop negative self talk • How to take control of your mind • How to stop self sabotage • Men’s mental health support • How to rebuild self worth Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors 01:10 - Paul’s Story and Identity Struggles 02:50 - How Labels Shape Self Worth 04:30 - Society’s Influence on Your Inner Voice 06:10 - Why People Feel Not Good Enough 08:00 - Understanding Self Sabotage Patterns 10:00 - Whose Voice Are You Listening To 12:00 - The Question That Changes Your Thinking 14:20 - Rewiring Your Mind and Breaking Patterns 16:30 - The 7 Day Practice and Next Steps 🎁 Free Resource from Paul If this conversation resonates with you and you are ready to take back control of your thoughts and break free from negative patterns, Paul is offering a simple 7 day guided practice to help you shift your internal narrative and create new possibilities for your life. 👉 Get started here: https://firstonesfree.com/ Be part of our online family where faith meets mental health, and honest conversations with your spouse turn struggles into growth. Find practical strategies, real testimonies, and truth that doesn’t flinch. 🔗 Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1988960518109166/ Listen on: 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nPegvqPi1AO47Xbx3EvNz?si=d2cdfa086c32460c 🎧 Website: https://thementalhealthjanitors.com/ 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-mental-health-janitors/ Connect with Aaron “Sgt Q” Quinonez: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/SgtQ13 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitytvstarpodcaster/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sgt.q_/ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2224277/support]