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Mental Health Potluck
Danny Clark, LCSW
12 episodes
4 months ago
Click to text me what you got out of this episode. We've all been there—that awkward moment in the break room when you pretend to check your phone rather than make small talk with a coworker. Those seemingly trivial exchanges actually tap into something much deeper: our fundamental human need for connection and our equally powerful fear of rejection. Small talk isn't actually small at all. What feels like casual conversation is actually our brain navigating complex social territory. When you...
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Click to text me what you got out of this episode. We've all been there—that awkward moment in the break room when you pretend to check your phone rather than make small talk with a coworker. Those seemingly trivial exchanges actually tap into something much deeper: our fundamental human need for connection and our equally powerful fear of rejection. Small talk isn't actually small at all. What feels like casual conversation is actually our brain navigating complex social territory. When you...
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Self-Improvement
Education
Episodes (12/12)
Mental Health Potluck
The Awkward Art of Small Talk
Click to text me what you got out of this episode. We've all been there—that awkward moment in the break room when you pretend to check your phone rather than make small talk with a coworker. Those seemingly trivial exchanges actually tap into something much deeper: our fundamental human need for connection and our equally powerful fear of rejection. Small talk isn't actually small at all. What feels like casual conversation is actually our brain navigating complex social territory. When you...
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4 months ago
11 minutes

Mental Health Potluck
Mental Health Potluck Trailer
Click to text me what you got out of this episode. Welcome to Mental Health Potluck—a podcast hosted by licensed clinical social worker Danny Clark. This show serves up bite-sized insights, real conversations, and evidence-based strategies to help you better understand yourself, your relationships, and your mental wellness. Whether you're a fellow clinician, a curious learner, or someone just trying to make sense of the chaos, there’s a seat at the table for you. Subscribe and join me whereve...
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4 months ago

Mental Health Potluck
Press Up, Down, Left, Right: Gaming the System of Your Own Mind
Click to text me what you got out of this episode. Remember scribbling down those impossibly long Nintendo 64 save codes? Turns out, there are similar shortcuts for navigating the game of life—psychological "cheat codes" that can transform how we handle stress, relationships, and personal growth. Licensed clinical social worker Danny Clark unpacks 15 powerful mental strategies drawn from therapy, personal experience, and psychological research. These aren't quick fixes but fundamental mindse...
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5 months ago
17 minutes

Mental Health Potluck
Let Them Build It Wrong: Why Great Leaders Allow Mistakes
Click to text me what you got out of this episode. Picture this: Someone's struggling with IKEA furniture, about to install the back panel upside down. Do you jump in to fix it or let them learn through failure? That split-second decision reveals the essence of your leadership philosophy. Leadership styles aren't random – they're deeply influenced by our own histories. Some of us become "fixers" who proactively correct problems, stepping in before mistakes happen. We may have been over-paren...
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7 months ago
14 minutes

Mental Health Potluck
Parasocial Relationships: Influencers, Followers and The Illusion of Friendship
Click to text me what you got out of this episode. The mysterious one-sided bond between followers and online personalities has a name: parasocial relationships. These connections feel intensely real, making us defend celebrities like Taylor Swift as if they're our actual friends, even though they have no idea we exist. Parasocial relationships aren't new—psychologists first identified them in 1956 when television viewers formed attachments to TV personalities. But social media has superchar...
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8 months ago
21 minutes

Mental Health Potluck
Boundaries, Gaslighting, and Trauma: Are We Using These Words Wrong?
Click to text me what you got out of this episode. Have you ever heard someone say, "I'm setting a boundary," but it feels more like they're avoiding a hard conversation? Or maybe you've seen the word "trauma" used to describe everything from a bad breakup to a stressful day at work? Therapy language has made its way into everyday conversation, but are we always using it correctly? In this episode, we break down how therapy speak—words meant to help us heal—can sometimes keep us stuck. We'll ...
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8 months ago
15 minutes

Mental Health Potluck
The Attention Economy: How Social Media Hijacks Your Mind
Click to text me what you got out of this episode. Why We Can’t Look Away: Social Media, Outrage, and Your Brain Have you ever opened your phone for a quick check-in, only to find yourself deep in an internet-fueled existential crisis? Why does our brain fixate on negativity, and why do social media platforms exploit this? In this episode of Mental Health Potluck, Danny Clark breaks down how social media platforms profit from outrage, why our brains are wired to fixate on bad news, and—most i...
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8 months ago
17 minutes

Mental Health Potluck
Why New Leaders Need to Channel Their Inner Therapist
Click to text me what you got out of this episode. In this episode of Mental Health Potluck, Danny Clark explores the unique challenges of stepping into a leadership role at a new company and why approaching leadership like a therapist working with a new client can set managers up for success. Leadership isn’t just about setting goals and making decisions—it’s about understanding people, navigating workplace dynamics, and earning trust. Danny introduces the concept of role strain, explaining ...
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8 months ago
8 minutes

Mental Health Potluck
Why Do We Sabotage Our Happiness? Discover the Upper Limit
Click to text me what you got out of this episode. Episode Summary Have you ever noticed that when things in your life start going really well, you suddenly find yourself procrastinating, picking fights, or making careless mistakes? You’re not alone. This episode dives into the Upper Limit Problem, a concept from The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks, which suggests that we all have an internal “thermostat” for how much success, love, and happiness we think we deserve. When we exceed our comfort zone...
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8 months ago
7 minutes

Mental Health Potluck
Can One Day of Not Buying Change Anything?
Click to text me what you got out of this episode. Podcast Title and Episode Number: The Power of Collective Action: How Small Choices Can Create Big Change – Ep. 4 Episode Summary In this episode of [Podcast Name], Danny explores the power of collective action and how even small, individual choices can contribute to major societal shifts. With the backdrop of today’s economic blackout, a movement where consumers withhold their spending to protest corporate corruption and ethical concerns, Da...
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8 months ago
7 minutes

Mental Health Potluck
Are Your Go-To Employees on the Brink of Burnout?
Click to text me what you got out of this episode. Are you aware of the hidden challenges your best employees may be facing? This episode of Mental Health Potluck tackles the critical issue of workplace burnout, particularly focusing on so-called go-to employees—those indispensable staff members you consistently rely on for their skills and expertise. We discuss how these individuals, often viewed as the backbone of organizations, may be at the greatest risk for burnout due to the extra press...
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8 months ago
9 minutes

Mental Health Potluck
Debunking the Myths: How Gaming is Actually Good for Mental Health!
Click to text me what you got out of this episode. 🎮 Are Video Games Bad for Mental Health? The Surprising Science Behind Gaming & Wellness 🎙️ Episode Summary: Are video games really harmful, or can they actually help with stress, aggression, and building community? In this episode of Mental Health Potluck, we explore the science behind gaming and mental wellness, bust common myths, and uncover how gaming, when done right, can be a powerful tool for emotional regulation. 🔑 Key Takeaways...
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8 months ago
6 minutes

Mental Health Potluck
Click to text me what you got out of this episode. We've all been there—that awkward moment in the break room when you pretend to check your phone rather than make small talk with a coworker. Those seemingly trivial exchanges actually tap into something much deeper: our fundamental human need for connection and our equally powerful fear of rejection. Small talk isn't actually small at all. What feels like casual conversation is actually our brain navigating complex social territory. When you...