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
188 episodes
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...
S17E1 - At Camp Ft. Sam & Bailey
Camping significantly boosts mental health by reducing stress (lowering cortisol), increasing serotonin and dopamine, and improving sleep by resetting circadian rhythms. Immersing in nature, a digital detox, and physical activity help manage an...
S16E12 - What's The Purpose
Key Aspects and Examples of PurposeLife Purpose: An abiding intention to make a positive mark on the world, such as mentoring others, creating art, or pursuing a career in medicine.Daily Purpose: Smaller, intentional actions, such as "I...
S16E11 - Pick Your Hard: Psychedelic Medic Ft. Melissa Lavasani
Melissa Lavasani is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Washington, DC-based Psychedelic Medicine Coalition, a national association committed to creating and protecting access to psychedelic medicines through advocacy and education on a fede...
S16E10 - Speaking In Absolutes
Absolutes in mental health, or "all-or-nothing" thinking, are cognitive distortions using rigid terms like "always," "never," "everyone," or "totally" to view life in extremes. This black-and-white mentality is strongly linked to depression, an...
S16E9 - Adult Temper
Temperament—innate, genetically influenced behavioral styles such as reactivity, sociability, and emotionality—serves as the foundation for personality and significantly influences mental health. Specific temperamental traits, such as high harm...
S16E8 - Are you the reflection of your parents?
Children often act as direct mirrors of their parents, inheriting behaviors, attitudes, and emotional patterns. This reflection manifests through shared personality traits, similar ways of managing stress, and, at times, the unconscious repetit...
S16E7 - To Show Love
Visible, actionable love is best shown through consistent small gestures, physical affection, and acts of service that prioritize a partner's needs. Key examples include thoughtful acts like making coffee, leaving encouraging notes, performing ...
S16E6 - Take Into Consideration
Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being, affecting how individuals think, feel, and act. Prioritizing it involves managing stress, maintaining relationships, getting adequate sleep, and seeking professional hel...
S16E5 - The Buzzards Be Circling
The phrase "the buzzards are circling" symbolizes that trouble, downfall, or severe challenges are imminent, often implying that enemies or negative circumstances are waiting for a person's demise. This metaphor signifies a period where one fee...
S16E4 - S*** To Sunshine
"Turning something bad into sunshine" means actively transforming a negative situation, feeling, or experience into something positive, hopeful, and constructive. This can be achieved through a shift in mindset, intentional actions, and focusin...
S16E3 - Survivors of the Game
Life in the game of Survivor is an intense, stripped-down version of reality, focusing on survival, strategy, and social dynamics, mirroring real life by testing your core self, forcing adaptability, building trust (and suspicion), and emphasiz...
S16E2 - Therapy From AI
AI therapy studies show promise for mild/moderate anxiety and depression, with chatbots like Therabot reducing symptoms in trials, offering accessible, stigma-free support, and aiding human therapists with documentation; however, concerns remai...
S16E1 - 2026 Predict
A New Year really means a symbolic fresh start for renewal, reflection, and hope, marking the end of one cycle and the beginning of another, allowing people to set intentions, release the past, and embrace personal growth or collective optimism...
S15E12 - The Reason For The Season
Have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. We hope you enjoy this episode. Enjoy time with your family and friends. This week we would like to highlight The Firehouse Shelter if you would like to learn more or donate click the link ...
S15E11 - Brining The Yule Tide
Christmas history blends Christian celebration of Jesus' birth with ancient pagan winter solstice festivals, adopting traditions like evergreens, Yule logs, feasting (Saturnalia), mistletoe, and gift-giving, with modern customs like the Christm...
S15E10 - More Money More Memories?
Memories vs. money is a classic trade-off: money provides security and enables experiences, while memories offer lasting internal joy, peace, and meaning, often becoming more valuable as we age, though the best approach balances spending on mem...
S15E9 - A Cash Grab?
Mental health challenges are common among young college students, with anxiety and depression being the most prevalent issues. These struggles are often linked to the stress of academics, leaving home, social and relationship challenges, and un...
S15E8 - Stats for Ya
In 2025, statistics show that a historically high number of U.S. adults are experiencing depression, with over 18% reporting having it or being treated for it. Mental health crises are also significant, affecting nearly 1 in 10 U.S. adults, wit...
S15E7 - Kids on Social Media
Social media has significant negative effects on youth, including increased rates of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, often due to cyberbullying, exposure to unrealistic body images, and comparison to curated online lives. It can also ...
S15E6 - Misconduct Becoming Permissable
The "broken windows" theory suggests that minor signs of disorder, like a broken window, can lead to more serious crime, and its application to law enforcement has been linked to police misconduct. This happens because aggressively policing min...
