The Recess Bell: Headstrong

The Addiction Episode

Whatever the textbook definition of addiction is, or what initially comes to your mind when you hear the word, know that the true nature of addiction goes much deeper than that. Justin and Alex present an engaging conversation on this unique & widespread mental health affliction -- and just how destructive it can be to one's life... but also how fun it can be sometimes too?

Justin & Alex on anger

It's often said that while a wise person shows restraint, a fool shows anger. But that's much easier said than done. Justin and Alex talk the subject of anger in-depth, including their own personal experiences with the emotion in the past and present & how anger can actually be used for good.

Justin & Alex on depression

Justin Greenberg and Alex Gross talk depression; the stigma it carries with men and their personal battles with it.

Justin & Alex Discuss OCD

"I'm so OCD" "That was very OCD of you" ... We've all heard these commonly used phrases before. Until you learn how debilitating obsessive-compulsive disorder can be to one's life, you realize how ignorant and flippant the aforementioned phrases can be. Justin is joined by Alex Gross once again on "mental-ity" to discuss Justin's personal, life-long battle with OCD and how he's learned to manage the disorder into his adult life.

Justin & Alex on Healthy Habits

Justin Greenberg and Alex Gross press record on their discussion on mental health -- they discuss their individual mental health journies & past struggles, the importance of eating right and how that isn't always easily attainable, how physical health and mental health feed into one another, how helpful therapy can be, and conclude by giving tips on how to maintain mental wellness.