Just In Time to Save a Life

Ep. 20 - Faking It Till You Break: High-Profile Burnout & Rebuilding with Mikey Tableman

The illusion of a perfect life is a massive profit sink for your mental health. In high-performance industries, the unwritten rule is to keep smiling and fake it until you make it, but ignoring internal warning signs only accelerates an inevitable crash. On this episode of the Just in Time podcast, host Jessica G. sits down with Mikey Tableman, a veteran festival producer, spoken word poet, and the founder of A Mind’s Pursuit, to pull back the curtain on what happens when your external success completely hollows out your internal well-being. We sit down to unpack the exhausting logistics of managing VIP sky decks at major music festivals while privately battling severe anxiety, addiction, and suicidal ideation. Mikey shares his tactical breakdown of navigating sensory overstimulation, including his literal visualization routine for building an energetic shield against chaotic environments. The conversation digs deep into the hazardous realities of psychiatric over-medication, the unglamorous mechanics of neurofeedback during rehab, and how neuroplasticity actually works when you are actively trying to train a brain that defaults to a negative spiral. The unglamorous truth is that public vulnerability comes with a steep professional and social cost, sometimes exposing you to a cruel world where people weaponize your past struggles against your future capability. Rebuilding your mind from the inside out means accepting that some days the depressive episodes will still win, and recovery isn't about a magical quick fix, it’s about establishing non-negotiable personal boundaries and choosing to show up for your purpose even when you are entirely out of gas. If you care about breaking the corporate mental health stigma, understanding actionable energy management for empaths, and learning how to rewrite a negative thought loop, you’ll get a lot from this conversation. Please remember to subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help us expand our reach. What is the biggest boundary you need to set this week to protect your own mental peace? Let us know in the comments below. If you are in a crisis or feel unsafe, call or text 988 or dial 911 for immediate support. There are people out there who will listen and can help. Follow and stay connected: Website: justintimepodcast.com [https://justintimepodcast.com/] YouTube: youtube.com/@justintime.podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@justintime.podcast] Instagram: @justintimetosavealife [https://www.instagram.com/justintimetosavealife/] Facebook: Just In Time To Save a Life [https://www.facebook.com/justintimetosavealife/?show_switched_toast=0&show_invite_to_follow=0&show_switched_tooltip=0&show_podcast_settings=0&show_community_review_changes=0&show_community_rollback=0&show_follower_visibility_disclosure=0] Never miss an update—follow, subscribe, and join the conversation!

Ep. 19 - Movement Is Medicine: Fighting Depression with Fitness

Passive survival is a slow leak, but movement is the plug. When you’re trapped in a cycle of chronic pain, depression, or grief, the idea of "working out" feels like an impossible luxury. However, staying stagnant is often the most dangerous choice you can make for your mental health. In this episode, Jessica G sits down with globally recognized fitness expert and entrepreneur Whitney Johns to discuss how physical training serves as the ultimate anchor during life's darkest seasons. We sit down to discuss the physiological bridge between the body and the mind, moving past the superficial "aesthetic" side of the industry. Whitney opens up about her history with chronic migraines and hormonal imbalances, explaining how she used movement to regain a sense of control. We get into the unglamorous reality of suicidal ideation, the tactical use of "inner child work" to rewrite negative self-talk, and how to harness neuroplasticity to literally change the way your brain processes pain. Whitney also shares her "Secret Sauce" for consistency: understanding that the universe responds to momentum, not just motivation. The reality check is that fitness isn't a quick fix for a broken heart or a chemical imbalance. It is a discipline that requires you to show up when you feel like a "potato" or when pregnancy-brain makes you forget why you walked into the gym. It’s about keeping the small promises you make to yourself so that your self-trust becomes stronger than your symptoms. You’ll walk away from this conversation with a blueprint for using basic movement as a tool for emotional survival rather than just a way to change your physique. If you are in a crisis or feel unsafe, call or text 988 or dial 911 for immediate support. There are people out there who will listen and can help. Follow and stay connected: Website: justintimepodcast.com [https://justintimepodcast.com/] YouTube: youtube.com/@justintime.podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@justintime.podcast] Instagram: @justintimetosavealife [https://www.instagram.com/justintimetosavealife/] Facebook: Just In Time To Save a Life [https://www.facebook.com/justintimetosavealife/?show_switched_toast=0&show_invite_to_follow=0&show_switched_tooltip=0&show_podcast_settings=0&show_community_review_changes=0&show_community_rollback=0&show_follower_visibility_disclosure=0] Never miss an update—follow, subscribe, and join the conversation!

Ep. 18 - Soul Accounting: Why Your Bank Account Isn't Your Worth with Patty Nuovo

Financial stress is a silent killer, but it isn't usually a math problem—it’s a neurological trigger. Most people treat their bank accounts as a barometer for their self-worth, leading to a paralyzing cycle of avoidance, shame, and physical illness. If you've ever felt nauseous opening a bill or felt like a failure because of a number, you need to understand that your brain is simply running an old script. Financial expert and author Patty Nuovo joins the show to break down how we can stop outsourcing our sense of safety to our balance sheets. We sit down to investigate the deep-seated emotional origins of our money habits, from childhood "sponging" to the provider trap that many men find themselves in. We get into the tactical side of neuroplasticity, discussing how to replace "I'm bad with money" with a growth-oriented narrative. Patty explains the "bag lady complex," the reality of financial trauma, and why high-pressure earners are often the most at risk for mental health crises. The secret sauce in this conversation is the shift from survival to abundance—learning to see money as a neutral tool rather than a moral judgment. The unglamorous truth is that no amount of money will make you feel secure if your internal wiring is set to "survival mode." You cannot think your way out of a feeling; you have to address the emotional charge at the source. This episode provides a practical framework for looking at your accounts without the "boogeyman effect" and offers a roadmap for anyone drowning in debt or anxiety to finally give themselves the grace needed to move forward. If you care about financial literacy, emotional intelligence, and breaking generational cycles of stress, you’ll get a lot from this. Please Subscribe and Share this episode with someone who needs to hear that their worth is not tied to their wealth. If you are in a crisis or feel unsafe, call or text 988 or dial 911 for immediate support. There are people out there who will listen and can help. Follow and stay connected: Website: justintimepodcast.com [https://justintimepodcast.com/] YouTube: youtube.com/@justintime.podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@justintime.podcast] Instagram: @justintimetosavealife [https://www.instagram.com/justintimetosavealife/] Facebook: Just In Time To Save a Life [https://www.facebook.com/justintimetosavealife/?show_switched_toast=0&show_invite_to_follow=0&show_switched_tooltip=0&show_podcast_settings=0&show_community_review_changes=0&show_community_rollback=0&show_follower_visibility_disclosure=0] Never miss an update—follow, subscribe, and join the conversation!

Ep. 17 - Justin’s Legacy: Turning Personal Loss into Advocacy with Lynn Hearst

Two losses. Thirty days apart. And a question that wouldn’t let go: how do you stay alive when your brain keeps pulling you back toward darkness? Jessica G hands the mic to guest host Lynn Hearst for a deeper interview on the grief that followed her father’s death and her brother Justin’s death, and how that pain became the fuel behind the Just In Time Podcast and her suicide prevention advocacy.  We talk about what suicidal ideation can look like over years, how stigma and being labelled “crazy” can shut people down, and why recovery is rarely a single solution. Jessica explains what finally clicked for her: neuroplasticity, retraining thought loops, and building practical tools that help the nervous system step out of survival mode. She also shares a clear crisis idea that’s easy to remember when things get scary: “time and distance,” creating space long enough for the wave to pass.  You’ll also hear why she’s passionate about reaching college students, especially around the “perfect storm” of mixing alcohol with stimulants or sleep meds during a hard season. We zoom out to the real-world mental health toolkit she uses now, including movement, sauna, cold plunge, meditation, sleep, nutrition, and the nuanced role medication can play as short-term support. We close with the mission ahead: building an accessible program and balancing honest language about suicide with broader mental health prevention goals.  If this conversation helps you, share it with someone you love, then like, subscribe, leave a review, and consider donating so we can reach more people. If you are in a crisis or feel unsafe, call or text 988 or dial 911 for immediate support. There are people out there who will listen and can help. Follow and stay connected: Website: justintimepodcast.com [https://justintimepodcast.com/] YouTube: youtube.com/@justintime.podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@justintime.podcast] Instagram: @justintimetosavealife [https://www.instagram.com/justintimetosavealife/] Facebook: Just In Time To Save a Life [https://www.facebook.com/justintimetosavealife/?show_switched_toast=0&show_invite_to_follow=0&show_switched_tooltip=0&show_podcast_settings=0&show_community_review_changes=0&show_community_rollback=0&show_follower_visibility_disclosure=0] Never miss an update—follow, subscribe, and join the conversation!

Ep. 16 - True Resilience: From Chemotherapy to Storytelling with Brescia Dover

Grit isn’t a quote on a wall. It’s what happens when your life gets interrupted by something terrifying and you still find a way to keep moving. I sit down with Brescia Dover, a cancer survivor and business owner, to talk about what real resilience looks like when it’s earned the hard way, not curated for social media. Brescia shares how a routine checkup in her early 20s turned into an early-stage Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis, a fast-moving treatment plan, and months of chemotherapy that forced her to pause college and rebuild her strength. We also go deeper into mental health, including her experience with anorexia at 11, later manic and psychotic episodes in high school, and why the bipolar label never fully fit her symptoms. We don’t romanticize any of it. We focus on what helped: the right care team, the right support, and the right daily practices. We get practical about a mental health toolkit that actually holds up under pressure: medication without shame, consistent sleep, balanced movement, meditation, avoiding alcohol and smoking when your brain can’t afford the hit, and knowing what to do when anxiety or OCD starts creeping in. We also talk about storytelling and authenticity, including how Brescia built her brand and marketing agency, Checkered Jaguar, by treating other people’s stories with real care. We wrap with cold plunges as nervous system training, plus why community support and suicide prevention resources matter. If you’re struggling, you’re not alone and help is available. Subscribe, share this with someone you care about, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation. If you are in a crisis or feel unsafe, call or text 988 or dial 911 for immediate support. There are people out there who will listen and can help. Follow and stay connected: Website: justintimepodcast.com [https://justintimepodcast.com/] YouTube: youtube.com/@justintime.podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@justintime.podcast] Instagram: @justintimetosavealife [https://www.instagram.com/justintimetosavealife/] Facebook: Just In Time To Save a Life [https://www.facebook.com/justintimetosavealife/?show_switched_toast=0&show_invite_to_follow=0&show_switched_tooltip=0&show_podcast_settings=0&show_community_review_changes=0&show_community_rollback=0&show_follower_visibility_disclosure=0] Never miss an update—follow, subscribe, and join the conversation!