The Fade to Gray Network is a collection of podcasters and content creators that work together to provide you with nuanced and interesting conversations on a variety of topics.

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ALL FUTURE EPISODES WILL ONLY BE POSTED ON MENTAL’S FEED AND NOT ON THIS FEED. 2020 has been a tough year across the board. A lot has happened this year past that has been difficult and challenging. As a result, your Mental cohosts want to close out the year with a positive spin as we approach 2021.To begin our first episode of the &#34;Fond Farewell to 2020&#34; Series, Michelle Collins, PK Langley, and Seth Showalter sit down to discuss Success Stories; shining a light on the positive impact we can have on others. Mental now has a hotline! Call or text, 314-690-5005 and let us know your own success story! We will feature your comment on the next episode. Also, if you have questions regarding mental health concerns, suggestions for future topics or want feedback on a issue in your life, we would love to hear from you!<ul><li>Mental is a proud partner and contributor to the FTG Network.</li><li>Merch can be purchased at: <a href="https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork" rel="nofollow">https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork</a></li><li>Interested in bonus content + direct access? Check out patreon at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast</a></li></ul>

Mental: Celebrating Moments of Success (Fond Farewell to 2020 Series)

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Cohosts Michelle Collins, PK Langley and Seth Showalter sit down for the final installment of the &#34;Silent Sadness Series&#34; to explore coping strategies for depression. After embracing vulnerability via a mental minute, the team shares both professional and personal experiences regarding coping strategies. The team clarifies the difference between what is a &#34;healthy&#34; coping mechanism versus a &#34;unhealthy&#34; coping mechanism. In discussing unhealthy coping strategies, they also explore potential co-morbid diagnoses and/or struggles a person may experience. The idea behind this episode is to provide you with actual tools that you can use to fight depression if this is something you experience. Mental is a proud partner and contributor to the FTG Network. Merch can be purchased at: <a href="https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork" rel="nofollow">https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork</a>Interested in bonus content + direct access? Check out patreon at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast</a>

Mental: Surviving Depression (Silent Sadness Series)

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It is with great pleasure that both Michelle Collins and Seth Showalter introduce their new co-host PK Langley! To kick off PK&#39;s first official episode as a co-host, the team continues their discussion on depression, but looks at things from the perspective of the church.  Episodes available on “Mental Podcast” and “Fade to Gray Network.”Merch can be purchased at: <a href="https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork" rel="nofollow">https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork</a>Interested in bonus content + direct access? Check out patreon at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast</a>

Mental: Depression in the Pews (Silent Sadness Series)

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Michelle Collins sat out on this interview in order to participate in body building competitions. In her absence, Seth Showalter speaks with PK Langley as a special guest to talk about suicide intervention. Fair warning: this conversation may be triggering to some. Suicide is an epideamic in our society that doesn&#39;t discriminate. PK and Seth explore this phenomenon in our society including who is most at risk as well as potential warning signs. Together, they explore ways supporting someone who is having suicidal ideation as well as things to keep in mind. This is an important conversation.  The National Suicide Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Help is one phone call away: 800-273-8255 (TALK).

Mental: Suicide. Be Informed (Silent Sadness Series)

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In this episode, Michelle Collins and Seth Showalter bring on special guest, PK Langley.While this is a serious episode, Michelle kicks things off with a giggle fit. In fact, multiple takes were required to get this off the ground. This material has been released to our patrons.After catching up on their lives over the last week, Michelle, Seth and PK discuss of overview of Major Depressive Disorder.  Using DSM V criteria used to diagnose, they discuss how each component of criteria plays out in real life. This is a valuable conversation full of clinical insights and personal examples.

Mental: Dark Waters (Silent Sadness Series)

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Rather than finishing out the month with the last episode of the Shattered Image Series, Michelle and Seth decided to break things up with an extended mental minute. In this episode, they discuss the &#34;art of argument&#34; by venting through their own recent frustrations with conflict resolution. Seth owns up to being really bad at conflict resolution while Michelle provides real life experience along with suggestions at working through it. This is a rare episode in that it is not part of a series but a stand alone episode! *This episode was originally aired on Facebook Live. If there are specific things that you would like to hear or learn more about during this series- let us know! Episodes available on “Mental Podcast” and “Fade to Gray Network.”Merch can be purchased at: <a href="https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork" rel="nofollow">https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork</a> Interested in bonus content + direct access? Check out patreon at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast</a> Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/173664290555175/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/173664290555175/</a> Leave us a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app!

Mental: The Art of Argument

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Clay and Julia talk about the origins of their own game group, the laughs and struggles along the way, and how having a regular community outside the church redesigned their lives.

Reap Cast: Guild Hall Stories

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In this episode, Seth shares why he decided to take two days of random PTO to get a 4 day weekend. Michelle shares a story of being hit on by a 22 year old and briefly talks about her upcoming book release. Michelle and Seth then launch into a discussion on eating disorders and their relationship to body dysmorphia. Using the DSM V, they discuss the different types of eating disorders including what’s involved as well as signs and symptoms. The following DSM diagnoses are explored: Pica, Rumination Disorder, Food-Restricting Type, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge-Eating Disorder. Michelle and Seth discuss each diagnosable disorder and then look at what is driving the eating disorder behaviors. There is also time spent exploring the best treatment approaches.If there are specific things that you would like to hear or learn more about during this series- let us know!Episodes available on “Mental Podcast” and “Fade to Gray Network.”Merch can be purchased at: <a href="https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork" rel="nofollow">https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork</a>Interested in bonus content + direct access? Check out patreon at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast</a>Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/173664290555175/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/173664290555175/</a>Leave us a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app!

Mental: What's Eating You? (Shattered Image Series)

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Welcome to Season 2 of Movies That Molded Me. We are back with a Halloween Special that is sure to chill you to the bone! Chris and Omar are joined by Clay from Reap Cast and Seth from Mental to battle it out over which scary movies or... TV shows are best? Will Omar win again? Will Seth get triggered? Check it out now to find out which movies are most killer!

MTMM: Movies that Scared Me- Halloween Edition!

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In this episode we talk to Seth Showalter and Michelle Collins from The Mental Podcast about their series on Imposter Syndrome, and how that affects religious spaces.

Reap Cast: The Imposter In Us All

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This is the third installment of the &#34;Shattered Image Series.&#34; In this week&#39;s mental minute, Seth provides a update on the cat integration and briefly talks about his upcoming week. Michelle shares how her week has gone; including a special visit to see a close friend. After this, they explore obsessive compulsive disorder which is often co-morbid with body dysmorphia. They distinguish between obsessive compulsive behaviors vs. the obsessive compulsive disorder.  If there are specific things that you would like to hear or learn more about during this series- let us know! Episodes available on “Mental Podcast” and “Fade to Gray Network.” Merch can be purchased at: https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork Interested in bonus content + direct access? Check out patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173664290555175/ Leave us a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app!

Mental: Obsessed with the Compulsion (Shattered Image Series)

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This is the second installment of the &#34;Shattered Image Series.&#34; After a mental minute, Michelle Collins and Seth Showalter explore the clinical nature of body dysmorphia by opening up the DSM and discussing its relevance and application. In addition to unpacking the diagnosis, they explore relevant diagnoses that may be co-morbid to BDD. This is likely the most clinical episode Mental has ever produced so check it out! Also- if there are specific things that you would like to hear or learn more about during this series- let us know on Facebook!Episodes available on “Mental Podcast” and “Fade to Gray Network.”Merch can be purchased at: <a href="https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork" rel="nofollow">https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork</a>.Interested in bonus content + direct access? Check out patreon at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast</a>.Leave us a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app!

Mental: Mirror Mirror on the Wall (Shattered Image Series)

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The quarantine of spring and summer 2020 has given creatives an advantage to spend a lot of time working on new projects. Monica la Vella, entrepreneur and homeschool mom, took advantage of the quarantine and wrote a book about how to homeschool. In this interview we talk about the book and how she juggles homeschooling two boys while running her own business. Find her book <a href="https://www.HomeschoolbyDesign.com" rel="nofollow">Homeschool by Design</a> on Monica&#39;s website <a href="https://www.homeschoolbydesign.com" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>. Join the Kids in Tow community by joining the <a href="https://www.Patreon.com/fourintowpodcast" rel="nofollow">Four In Tow Podcast Patreon team</a>. Follow Four In Tow on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fourintowpodcast" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fourintowpodcast" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.twitter.com/fourintowpod" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>. Stop by the <a href="https://www.fourintowpodcast.com" rel="nofollow">Four In Tow Website</a> for blog posts and resources to help your homeschool.

Four In Tow: Monica la Vella, Author of Homeschool by Design

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Michelle Collins and Seth Showalter introduce a brand new series entitled &#34;Shattered Image&#34; which will focus on body dysmorphia.In this first episode, Michelle and Seth first tackle issues of self-esteem and self-confidence. They kick things off by a quick review of body dysmorphia and it&#39;s relationship to such issues. From there, they jump into a mental minute and then dive headfirst into personal experiences with self-esteem and self-confidence. From lived experience, Michelle and Seth explore the impacts of low self-esteem and explore ways of increasing it. Episodes available on “Mental Podcast” and “Fade to Gray Network”Merch can be purchased at: <a href="https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork" rel="nofollow">https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork</a>.Interested in bonus content + direct access? Check out patreon at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast</a>.Leave us a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app!

Mental: The Man in the Mirror (Shattered Image Series)

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In this episode, Michelle and Seth have somewhat of a free form conversation around the topic of questioning God. After a short &#34;mental minute&#34;- they tackle the subject matter of deconstruction and God. Check out the conversation. Michelle drops some truth in this episode. If you are questioning God, please hear this message: &#34;You&#39;re okay. There is nothing wrong with you. You&#39;re not broken. You&#39;re not lost. You&#39;re not deceived. You are none of those things. You are a human being having a human experience of asking questions and that&#39;s okay.&#34; Episodes available on “Mental Podcast” and “Fade to Gray Network”Merch can be purchased at: <a href="https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork" rel="nofollow">https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork</a>.Interested in bonus content + direct access? Check out patreon at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast</a>.Leave us a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app!

Mental: Did God Deconstruct?

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Elizabeth interviewed Monica Burns in March 2020 about how to use technology in your homeschool, especially for children with special needs. If you have children with special needs, CHECK OUT THIS episode. This episode was released on the Four In Tow Podcast feed in June 2020. Follow Monica Burns on her website: <a href="https://www.classtechtips.com" rel="nofollow">ClassTechTips.com</a> Join Elizabeth&#39;s homeschooling community by visiting <a href="https://www.patreon.com/fourintowpodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon.com/fourintowpodcast.</a>

Four In Tow Podcast: Monica Burns - using technology

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This episode was initially aired live on Facebook. The episode kicks off with a mental minute. Seth shares a funny story from being on the golf course with his father this past weekend. Michelle shares her successful move and updates on her fitness goals as she gets closer to a bodybuilding competition. There’s a funny moment in there where the topic of dick pics comes up and you know Seth had something to share. After processing, Michelle and Seth begin the next topic of conversation which is… deconstructing relationships. This is perhaps the hardest part of any deconstruction process as it often reveals who our friends really are. There’s a discussion on Seth’s experience coming out as gay and how this impacted his relationships. Seth shares personal stories from college when he was in the process of coming out amid Christians. Michelle explores how her relationships were impacted and changed as she began to question her religious beliefs. “What’s going to be the question that’s just too far?”  Episodes available on: “Mental Podcast” and “Fade to Gray Network”Merch can be purchased at: <a href="https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork" rel="nofollow">https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork</a>.Interested in bonus content + direct access? Check out patreon at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast</a>.Leave us a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app!

Mental: Can You Relate? (Under Construction Series)

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In this episode, Michelle and Seth explore the question: &#34;why do people have difficulty changing their mind?&#34; Through sharing of lived experience, they provide an overview of just how difficult &#34;changing one&#39;s mind&#34; can be.If you&#39;re interested in the show and specifically, the lives of either Michelle or Seth, please check out our Patreon. We have chosen to make a diligent effort to begin providing bonus content. In fact, Michelle&#39;s story of being kicked out of the church was removed from this episode and is being released to patrons only. Check this link to find out more if you don&#39;t want to miss out: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast%EF%BB%BF?fbclid=IwAR2ntcYVAs0Dk2cCYTNWNhMjeECluGTl7-Ota1XNyMEZydjXecXsBC-TFdc" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast</a>Other ways to get involved:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mental.ftg/?__tn__=K-R&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARArqOCp4s8BlYCX20Ua9w9Hc2UYrL3sbBlg38UNDFQH-nnEdyHwrE73_BjBme0rTKyikER20fpaYzvyEbEXd-xE8385NtNmVlhzZFQqdlsjYS37JpyfoaCQ3t4muK54BYtqfWFOLwlNh-3abz9qAOKdiHND1dgWMF4a6TEWgTdWbmnjl-8eiWl_svZGofi0n_2MuSJhyO-he_1-oxcTg0IcUGLks4D8TaR3EEwCUL5DINN4wAvzAX_rs4BEtJImFEamAqczEO0JosqzSp2b1fu5XrQ9WKaCjmOYLgS-q6kL0n6FGTeNCjifz5kjY8zRw-k&eid=ARCS9MfzZJAjNgWXcPCPJl9RAY7LRTFWQyiaN2b1lWDvLR-lzmj95DzHLjTiVPfcmiphComdWY0SiTHf&fref=mentions" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/mental.ftg/</a>Facebook Group:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/173664290555175/?__tn__=K-R&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARArqOCp4s8BlYCX20Ua9w9Hc2UYrL3sbBlg38UNDFQH-nnEdyHwrE73_BjBme0rTKyikER20fpaYzvyEbEXd-xE8385NtNmVlhzZFQqdlsjYS37JpyfoaCQ3t4muK54BYtqfWFOLwlNh-3abz9qAOKdiHND1dgWMF4a6TEWgTdWbmnjl-8eiWl_svZGofi0n_2MuSJhyO-he_1-oxcTg0IcUGLks4D8TaR3EEwCUL5DINN4wAvzAX_rs4BEtJImFEamAqczEO0JosqzSp2b1fu5XrQ9WKaCjmOYLgS-q6kL0n6FGTeNCjifz5kjY8zRw-k&fref=mentions" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/173664290555175/</a>Mental Podcast can be found by searching Mental Podcast or the Fade to Gray Network. If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5 start review for us on your favorite podcast app!

Mental: Fearing the Gray (Under Construction Series)

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Are you new to homeschooling? Do you have all the questions? Join me on this episode of Four In Tow Podcast as I invite a listener and her husband to ask any questions they have and I give my thoughts on how to make their homeschool journey work for them. This is the first part of a series. Be sure to find Four In Tow Podcast on the podcast app of your choice, and catch the rest of this consultation.  If you would like to have a homeschool consultation of your own (recorded or not) send me an email at: four.in.tow.podcast(at)gmail(dot)com Don&#39;t go on this homeschool journey alone! Join the Kids In Tow community to find likeminded homeschooling parents, and a place for encouragement and help on your own journey. Go to <a href="https://www.patreon.com/fourintowpodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon.com/fourintowpodcast</a> to join. Follow Four In Tow Podcast on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fourintowpodcast" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fourintowpodcast" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.twitter.com/fourintowpod" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a> for a visual look into my homeschool. If this show is a favorite of yours, please leave a like and review! And tell your friends! Sometimes its good to know we aren&#39;t the only ones going through this! You&#39;ve got this.

Four In Tow Podcast: A Consultation

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Michelle Collins and Seth Showalter catch up after another week and embark on a new series entitled &#34;Under Construction.&#34; This series will attempt to shine a focus on &#34;deconstruction&#34; beyond just &#34;religious deconstruction.&#34; In this episode, Michelle and Seth define what deconstruction looks like for them and sets the stage for the rest of the series. The following episodes will center on: why people struggle to change their minds?, the messiness of relationships and the big God question. Join in for the ride!Ways to get involved:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mental.ftg/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/mental.ftg/</a>Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/173664290555175/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/173664290555175/</a>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast</a>Mental Podcast is part of the Fade to Gray Network and episodes can be found there as well. If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5 start review for us on your favorite podcast app! *Exciting News: An anonymous call-in line may be in the works so you will have the option to call and provide your own feedback and suggestions!

Mental: What the hell is wrong with you? (Under Construction Series)

The Fade to Gray Network is a collection of podcasters and content creators that work together to provide you with nuanced and interesting conversations on a variety of topics.