The Golden Spoon
The Golden Spoon is here to help anyone who struggles with the largest internal problems all the way down to small day-in and day-out bumps in the road. We are two guys who have come to the conclusion that everyone who has a heart beating inside them deserves to get all forms of mental help, counseling, and love, so pick up a tiny golden spoon and dig a little deeper with us on your journey!
Episodes
209 episodes
S19E2 - The Millennial Struggle
Millennials face a unique and pervasive state of survival mode as they enter middle age, caught between broken economic goalposts and the fading promise of traditional milestones.The 2008 Recession: Entering the workforce during a major ...
S19E1 - The Making of Memories
Creating a special memory with people you care about requires planning a shared experience, being fully present, and capturing the moment. To create a lasting, vivid memory in real life, you must actively pay attention and engage multiple sense...
S18E12 - In The Jump Seat
Being unprepared for a move requires an emergency triage approach: pause panic, secure absolute essentials, and focus strictly on core survival rather than a fully organized transition.When moving, you need to start planning at least eig...
S18E11 - Safer Barrier
To make any space feel like home, you need to fill it with personal touches, soft lighting, and comforting textures that reflect who you are.Add Personal ItemsDisplay family photos, sentimental objects, and favorite books instead ...
S18E10 - The Noise
We deal with noise daily, ranging from environmental sounds like traffic and construction to specific trigger noises like chewing or breathing. Constant noise impacts our stress levels, sleep, and focus, while specific sound sensitivities can t...
S18E9 - When Crisis Strikes
When receiving advice or support from someone dealing with mental health issues, listen with an open mind, stay calm, and avoid judgment. Recognize that mental health struggles affect how a person thinks or feels, so practice patience, validate...
S18E8 - Hands of Danger
For everyday life safety, practice basic situational awareness: always scan your exits, lock doors immediately upon entry, keep your phone charged, trust your gut feelings, and avoid distractions like looking at your phone while walking or sitt...
S18E7 - Ignorance or Stupidity
While ignorance is a temporary lack of knowledge or information that can be cured through education, stupidity generally implies a baseline limitation in mental capacity, poor judgment, or the refusal to apply known facts.Key Differences...
S18E6 - Heavy Hearts
Human emotions are complex psychological and physiological responses to significant events, consisting of subjective experiences, bodily reactions, and behavioral expressions. They evolved to aid in survival, social connection, and decision-mak...
S18E5 - Active Summer
Structure gives kids a predictable rhythm, preventing the behavioral meltdowns, excessive screen time, and "summer slide" (academic regression) that often come with total freedom. It regulates their sleep cycles, reduces boredom-induced anxiety...
S18E4 - That's Upsetting
Being upset is an emotional or mental disturbance usually triggered by disappointment, unfairness, or hurtful events. It is a broad umbrella term encompassing a wide range of negative feelings, such as frustration, sadness, worry, or anger.Reco...
S18E3 - Lost Creativity
Losing your creativity isn't a permanent loss; it's usually just blocked by burnout, perfectionism, or overstimulation. To get your creative spark back, clear your mind by unplugging from social media, give yourself permission to make "bad" thi...
S18E2 - Birthday Thoughts
Birthdays are major psychological milestones that can trigger complex emotions, ranging from joy and connection to anxiety, loneliness, or "birthday blues". The pressure to celebrate or perform happiness often leads to disappointment if expecta...
S18E1 - Is The Customer Always Right?
The Customer's PerspectiveGoal-Oriented: Shoppers usually have a specific item or objective in mind. When they can't find what they need or encounter delays, they view obstacles as a waste of time.Transactional Power: Customers ho...
S17E12 - So Far So Father
The concept of fatherhood is highly multifaceted, extending well beyond biological ties to include adoptive fathers, stepfathers, and other positive male role models. It is generally defined by a few core dimensions:Nurturing & Emoti...
S17E11 - Be That Guy
Being a good man isn’t about ticking off a perfect checklist; it’s an ongoing, daily choice to align your actions with strong, positive principles. It boils down to being trustworthy, taking accountability for your mistakes, and leading with ki...
S17E10 - Effects Of Abuse
Abuse is a pattern of power and control used to intimidate, manipulate, or harm someone. It doesn't always leave physical marks and can affect anyone regardless of age or gender. Recognizing it early is the first step toward safety and support....
S17E9 - Don't Be That Guy
Don't be that guy" is a common phrase used to caution someone against acting obnoxious, inconsiderate, or socially inappropriate. It means you should avoid being the person who ruins the mood, causes a major inconvenience for everyone else, or ...
S17E8 - Gardening Your Mental Health
Gardening significantly improves mental health by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms, while fostering mindfulness, purpose, and a sense of accomplishment. Engaging with nature and tending plants offers sensory grounding, lowers c...
S17E7 - The Markets Marketing
Store misleading marketing involves deceptive practices like false claims, hidden fees, and "bait-and-switch" tactics that trick consumers into purchasing, often violating laws against unfair competition. Common examples include fak...
S17E6 - Weird Things People Do Pt. 5
Are you ready for this fifth episode to this series? Have you ever done any sort of human thing? Have you been on outside lately and seen weird things about the human culture as a whole? Well you have found the right group of people to listen i...
S17E5 - Be A Man: Open Up
Recent data indicates a critical, often silent, crisis in men’s mental health, with nearly 1 in 5 men experiencing mental health conditions annually. New 2026 insights highlight that while 20% of men face issues like depression, they are less l...
S17E4 - Happenstance
Unexpected events are viewed as opportunities for growth rather than disruptive setbacks. By cultivating curiosity, persistence, and flexibility, individuals can turn chance occurrences into meaningful life improvements, fostering resilience an...
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S17E3 - My Awareness
Self-awareness is the conscious ability to understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and values, as well as how these are perceived by others. Key types include private (internal states) and public (social perception) awareness. Benef...
S17E2 - That Side Eye
Not looking back in recovery means focusing on present actions and future goals rather than being consumed by past guilt or mistakes. Recovery requires acknowledging the past to learn from it, but avoiding dwelling on it, which can trigger sham...
