The Carroll Connection Podcast

#236 - Alexandra Bonugli

Alexandra Bonugli is a salon manager and model. On this episode, Alexandra opens up about her family dynamic and what it was like growing up with a sister close in age. Alexandra talks about participating in dance during her childhood and how it helped her build important life skills. She goes into detail about overcoming a traumatic experience during her senior year of high school and how it changed her direction in life. We discuss how she go into working with hair and what led her to try out modeling. Alexandra explains how modeling is a fun hobby that helps her destress and express herself too Join us in this powerful conversation on taking control of your life, finding a fun hobby, and mental health. The Five Pillars to Create a Meaningful Life Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9kXIt9u

#235 - Tyler Valerio

***TRIGGER WARNING - Conversations about severe mental health struggles*** On this episode, Tyler Valerio rejoins the podcast for the first time since his last appearance on episode 146. Tyler catches us up on everything that has happened since the episode aired in 2023. He talks about going on a bachelors trip that lead him into psychosis. Tyler shares details about his experience during psychosis and what it felt like. Also, discusses reaching a turning point in his mental health battle with being bipolar where he posted on the internet looking for answers. This decision changed the course of Tyler's life and opened up a new opportunity to try Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). Tyler explains his journey during TMS and how he wanted to document the process in hopes to help educate others. Join us in this authentic conversation on therapy, advocacy, and mental health. The Five Pillars to Create a Meaningful Life Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9kXIt9u

#234 - Buffmetal Justin

Buffmetal Justin is a musician. On this episode, Buffmetal Justin dives into his family dynamic and getting some of his personality from his father. Buffmetal Justin talks about developing an early love for music specifically metal. He explains that he decided to join the Army after high school and spent 7 years in it. Afterwards, he goes into deciding to lean back into music and truly be himself. Buffmetal Justin dives into how much he values creating and reviewing music in his space. We discuss the importance of being consistent at something and how being yourself is always the better path to pursue. Join us in this rock heavy conversation about metal music, consistency, and mental health. The Five Pillars to Create a Meaningful Life Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9kXIt9u

#233 - Andre Marines

Andre Marines is an entrepreneur. On this episode, Andre opens up about his family dynamic and growing up in a household where his parents co-parented to give him a chance at success. Andre dives into his early love for baseball and MMA during his youth. We share our experiences playing youth sports and how valuable it was for us growing up. Also, he explains how his father introduced him to real estate at an early age which eventually allowed him to get into the industry. Andre discusses some of the important factors in buying a house and how forming a relationship with his clients is necessary. We talk about the importance of perseverance in pursuing passions too. Join us in this passionate conversation on business, real estate, and mental health. The Five Pillars to Create a Meaningful Life Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9kXIt9u

#232 - Brennan Fromm

Brennan Fromm is an actor and model. On this episode, Brennan opens up about his family dynamic and what it was like growing up. Brennan dives into some of the struggles of going through high school during covid. We discuss the issue that future generations will face after losing multiple years of face to face schooling. Also, Brennan talks about his battle with crippling OCD and explains his journey working to live with it. He mentions being introduced to alternative medicine called neurofeedback therapy which helps regulate brainwave activity and is shown to help many struggling with their mental health. We dive into the importance of alternative medicines and focusing on your mental health before worrying about other things in life. Join us in this powerful conversation on acting, alternative medicine, and mental health. The Five Pillars to Create a Meaningful Life Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9kXIt9u