I’m Taking a Break
I love this podcast, and that's why I think it's time for me to take a step back for a little while. I just haven't been feeling up to makin...
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Acceptable Madness
Welcome to Acceptable Madness! I have no problem admitting that I struggle with depression everyday of my life, and you know what? That's okay. I like using my words as an emotional outlet,...
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20 of 124 episodesA Week in the Life of Scott McKinney
This week’s episode is going to be a relaxing one. Well, at least I hope so! I just sat back and talked about my life, what’s been going on,...
One Year With Pets: Are They Worth It?
Of course! I love animals and always have. When I was young, I grew up with two dogs and many three cats, and the second I went to college,...
Making a Plan: When to Do It and When to Stick to It
Planning might be the most boring topic in the world, but it's still something that needs to be talked about. Planning is important in all w...
How Mastering Chess Can Improve Your Mental Health
Admittedly, I'm no master of chess, so I don't know if this is true. That said, I've spent a lot of my free time playing chess recently and...
Your Mental Health and College
This is something that I think about every day, but I decided that it's finally time to make an episode about it. College is brutal. I don't...
How to Deal with Burnout
What better time is there to talk about burnout than when you're burnt out? In this episode, I talk about the constant exhaustion I've been...
Saying No and Setting Boundaries
This week, I'm covering a topic that I think is one of the most important that I've talked about recently. Saying no and setting boundaries...
Understanding Your Worth
This is a topic that, if you're anything like me, is a hard one to grasp. It's really easy to think that you’re not worth as much as you act...
Your Mental Illness Doesn’t Define You
Knowing that your mental illness doesn’t define you isn’t a novel concept. Each and every one of us is a unique and special person, but some...
Stress, Stress, and More Stress
This episode is about stress. Stress is a normal part of everyday life and learning to cope with it is an essential skill that everyone need...
Do You Ever Forget You Suffer From a Mental Illness?
So, this probably isn't the question you expected me to ask, but it's one that I asked myself recently. After weeks of low motivation, irrit...
When Did My Depression Start?
I know that it was in eighth grade that my depression really started. Before that, I was a happy-go-lucky kid who thought he was happy and g...
Escaping From Reality: The Pros and Cons
When something negative affects your life, there is no straightforward way to cope with it. No matter how you cope with the situation, it's...
The Many Faces of Sadness
I have recently been affected by something very close to me, and as I cope with the challenge of it, I've witnessed the many different ways...
Getting in Touch With Your Emotions
Getting in touch with your emotions is hard work. Do you want to know how I know that? Well, this is the 109th episode of this podcast and I...
How Does Insecurity Affect Relationships?
I'll never claim to be a perfect person. It's just not possible to be perfect, and I don't strive for it. What I can say is that over the co...
Is There a Single Definition for Depression?
For me, depression is that creeping feeling that makes me want to give up all hope. It tells me that I'm terrible, that I'm bad at everythin...
The Holiday/COVID-19 Conundrum
I could tell you what everyone else in the world is telling you about the holidays. I could say that going to see your family is terrible be...
When Does Routine Become a Problem?
I've talked about routine before, and I always talk about how great it is. Having some sense of what you're going to do can be really good f...