Modern Day Overthinker Trailer

Celtic Honey is a traveling independent performer specializing in burlesque, draglesque, Kung Fu. She also guests at anime and comic cons and holds panels on props, Avatar, body painting and makeup, and the most important topic, consent.

On this episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, Collin sits down with the multifaceted performer and artist, Celtic Honey Celtic, known for her captivating presence in the realms of burlesque, cosplay, and beyond. Celtic Honey opens up about her journey into the world of performance art, highlighting her passion for cosplay, her experiences as a burlesque performer, and her dedication to advocating for mental health and consent culture within the creative community. Through her story, we explore the therapeutic power of art, the challenges of maintaining balance amidst burnout, and the importance of embracing one's authentic self. Join us as Celtic Honey shares insights into her creative process, the significance of therapy in her life, and her mission to empower others through her work and advocacy. 

Celtic's many links: https://linktr.ee/celtichoney

On this episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, we delve deep into the intricate world of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with special guest Cody Fournier, a licensed independent clinical social worker LICSW who currently works with NOCD (www.treatmyocd.com), a platform dedicated to helping people treat their OCD. Our conversation traverses a range of poignant and educational topics, offering invaluable insights for anyone touched by OCD.

We start by exploring the roots of Cody's interest in OCD, tracing back to his personal journey of losing his mother to substance abuse and how this traumatic experience ignited his own OCD. Cody candidly shares his experiences with changing subtypes of OCD and the common misconceptions that surround this often-misunderstood disorder.

A significant portion of our talk is dedicated to discussing Harm OCD, a lesser-known subtype, and how OCD tends to attack what we value most. Cody's passion shines through as he explains why he loves working as an OCD therapist, especially in the current landscape of OCD awareness in 2024. We also delve into the challenges of being incorrectly diagnosed, the phenomenon of high-functioning individuals who hide their OCD and anxiety, and the intricacies of explaining one's OCD to others. Cody shares his journey of specializing in OCD therapy and the profound satisfaction he feels witnessing the progress of his patients through Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy.

As we navigate the conversation, Cody offers practical advice on managing and treating OCD, emphasizing the importance of confronting short-term discomfort in therapy for long-term gain. We also touch upon the critical topics of addiction, avoidance, and how external stressors can heighten OCD symptoms. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand more about OCD, from those living with the disorder to loved ones seeking to support them, and even mental health professionals looking to deepen their knowledge. Join us as we unpack the complexities of OCD with Cody Fournier. 

Learn more about Cody here: 
https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/my-path-to-treating-ocd-began-as-a-teenager

Follow him here:
https://www.instagram.com/codyfournier.ocd/

Find treatment and resources for OCD here: https://www.treatmyocd.com/

Ben Hagarty is a video director, cinematographer, and podcaster from Cedar Falls, Iowa.

On this episode (recorded 1/8/24), Ben and I discuss his journey to success as a creator who has worked with some of the biggest artists, celebrities, and brands in the world. His journey is inspiring to say the least. When it comes to his work ethic, networking skills, and talents behind the scenes, Ben is a creator like no other. His value in his industry is an another level. That is not him saying this either because he is too humble to say all of that... which is another reason I enjoyed speaking with Ben. We even talked about how much he could flex with his accomplishments, but doesn't feel the need to do so. The dude has a Grammy award for his work on Homecoming: A Film By Beyonce and casually brought it up like it wasn't a big deal. That's the kind of Ben is. A successful guy with humility who keeps himself grounded. We talk about how and what attributes to those qualities as well.

We talked about a lot on this episode because Ben loves to talk about what he does considering he 100% loves what he does. I was also ready to listen and ask all the questions I could think of to learn more about a dude I have watched explode into a creative machine online for over a decade after connecting in Cedar Falls around 2010. 

Here are the 5 key topics of discussion I had with Ben Hagarty:

- Creative journey
- Personal growth & challenges
- The inspiration from artists he loves and has worked with he is obtained
- Building a creative community (Black With No Cream)
- His family upbringing and Iowa roots

It was awesome having Ben Hagarty on the podcast as a fellow Iowan, dreamer, and creator. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did making it.

Keep up with Ben here:

https://www.benrealvsworld.com/
 
https://www.instagram.com/benrealvsworld/

https://www.instagram.com/blackwithnocream/

Keep up with Modern Day Overthinker and Collin the host here: 

https://moderndayoverthinker.com/

On the latest episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, we dive into the world of fitness and personal training with Chase Hollmer, a Sports Performance Coach, Hybrid Athlete, and Online Personal Trainer. Chase and I discussed exploring the mental benefits of fitness. Chase stresses the importance of consistency in any fitness regime, discussing how regularity is more crucial than anything when it comes to working out. We also agreed that the that embracing discomfort and doing things that are challenging can lead to remarkable growth, both physically and mentally.

Supplements are a hot topic in fitness, and Chase does not shy away from sharing his personal regimen and recommendations. We also talked about some of the trends and crazes in fitness, including Chase's opinions on cold plunges and the '75 Hard' challenge. Chase offers a balanced view, considering both the benefits and potential drawbacks.

One of his key messages is about finding joy in exercise. He encourages listeners to engage in workouts they genuinely enjoy, as passion is a significant driver of persistence in fitness. We also delve into the challenges of coaching young athletes. 

Chase also shares his experiences and the unique approaches required to train the youth. This episode is not just for fitness enthusiasts but for anyone looking to gain practical insights into health, wellness, and personal growth.

Keep up with Chase here:

https://www.instagram.com/hollmertime
https://www.tiktok.com/@hollmertime
https://www.youtube.com/@Hollmertime

On episode 79 of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, I dive deep into a variety of topics with another great guest: Adam Peters.

Adam Peters is the Director of Operations at Clock, Inc. LGBT+ Community Center in the Quad Cities, a Show Choir Coach, Runner, and Political Campaign Organizer. Join us as we explore his journey through sobriety, working on political campaigns, coming out, his experience of being adopted, his self-care practices, therapy, managing anxiety, and practicing gratitude.

Don't forget to subscribe to the Modern Day Overthinker podcast for more thought-provoking discussions. Leave your thoughts and questions in the comments below, and be sure to share this episode with your friends!

Instead of social links, Adam has asked I provide the following link for you to support Clock, Inc.
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https://www.facebook.com/mdoverthinker
https://www.instagram.com/mdoverthinker/
https://www.tiktok.com/@mdoverthinker
https://twitter.com/mdoverthinker
https://moderndayoverthinker.com/

Bobby Ray Bunch is a veteran, realtor, comedian, musician, and event planner from the Quad Cities. We sat down and discussed a variety of topics on this episode which included comparing yourself to others, his experience in the military, ketamine therapy, self talk, self sabotage, mental well being, the vulnerability of stand up comedy, Matt Rife outrage, deleting old Facebook memories, taking responsibility and taking action for getting better, what has worked for him, and having a purpose.

Another solid episode with a guest who brought a lot to the table.

Keep up with Bobby here: 
https://www.bobbyraybunch.com 
https://www.foodtruckfight.com 
https://www.brbishome.com

On this episode of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast, I spoke with Ramiro Antonio Perez about his battles with addiction, mental health, and building a new life. I appreciate Ramiro for being so open and audience with me during our talk (recorded 11/11/23) and hope to have many more conversions with him in the future. New episodes of the Modern Day Overthinker podcast are released every other Monday. This one was a little late, but I promise it is worth the wait.

Keep up with everything MDOT here: 
www.moderndayoverthinker.com

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Grace McCubbin is an advocate, speaker, and business owner here in the Quad Cities. She and I sat down and discussed her recent TEDx talk in Davenport, Iowa which was focused on her son’s (16 years old at the time) cardiac arrest back in February. We also discussed how she ended up on the TEDx stage sharing that story. Following that, we discussed her experience developing trauma induced OCD, being a child of an alcoholic, imposter syndrome, authenticity, and advocating for yourself medically. That, and much more is incapsulated in this episode.

Remember to keep up with the social media pages: @mdoverthinker on all platforms :)

New episodes of the podcast drop every Monday!

Dan Alten is a standup comedian based in Louisville, Kentucky. However, he spends most of his time on the road doing shows throughout the country. I was fortunate enough to host a show for him on 10/7 at The V'ue in Clinton, IA. Since Dan was crashing at my place that night, we decided to record the podcast after the show since he had to hit the road again for another show in another state the next day.

This is an episode unlike any other because the majority of the conversation was about Dan being what we call a "road comic" who seems to almost always be on tour. As another comedian, I was very curious about this lifestyle and I hope others will appreciate how interesting Dan's life is as well. He is also hilarious which made it difficult to stick to the serious stuff. We managed to get some of it in, though as I always do. We talked about loneliness on the road, highs and lows, his experience with anti-depressants, relationships, getting out of a rut, and more. Dan also enjoyed saying my name wrong on purpose. If anything, you will be entertained by this episode. Enjoy! 

Keep up with Dan here when he decides to post on social media: https://www.facebook.com/dan.alten
https://www.instagram.com/danalten69/

Jake Truemper is a comedian (improv/stand up), radio host, social media creator, local business owner, and LEGO connoisseur. We sat down in my home studio and discussed a variety of topics including (but not limited to) blowing up on social media, being early adapter of TikTok, creating social media content, addiction to work, fear of missing out (FOMO), imposter syndrome, conspiracy theories, and ADHD.

Keep up with Jake here:
https://www.youtube.com/@JakeTruemper 
https://www.instagram.com/jake_truemper/
https://x.com/truemper_jake?s=20
https://www.tiktok.com/@jaketruemper44


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