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
199 episodes
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...
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...
