Mental Maintenance

Comparing Past + Present Selves & Tarot Card Readings with Keary Quintanilla

This episode features the first RETURNING guest to Mental Maintenance. Denise and Jordan chat with Keary Quintanilla, Denise’s childhood friend who spoke about addiction on episode 9 of the first season(?) of the show.  The girls have fun catching up with each other and learn that Keary is now a fulltime tarot card reader! Keary talks about how she’s learned to be alone and allow herself to sit with her feelings and work through those times rather than distracting herself by packing her schedule full. Jordan shares that in high school she allowed other people to influence her actions and now, as an adult, she’s grown to love who she is and embraces her curiosity for life. Denise reflects on her adolescence when she felt like a people pleaser and talks about the turning point in her life when she decided to stop avoiding confrontation and put herself first. After the discussion Keary does a few quick tarot readings for listeners and the hosts. During the readings it becomes quite clear why Keary is referred to as a Tarot Therapist!
Social Media:
Keary's Tarot Reading Business IG - @casuallyascending
Keary's Personal IG - @itskeary
MM Podcast IG & FB - @mentalmpodcast 
Jordan IG - @torresjaaymrs
Denise IG - @deniseserino
 

Career Changes, Taking that Leap & How did it Work Out?

On this episode of Mental Maintenance Denise and Jordan discuss the listener voted topic of changing your career. Jordan walks us through her journey of employment and how her entire life plan came crashing down during a 15 minute meeting. An event that started a domino effect ultimately ending up with her as a full time Mom and working from home. After that, Denise goes through a quick timeline of jobs she thought would be her career and how she decided to leave a well-established position and take a pay cut in order to be happy. The last segment of the show is dedicated to some listener questions and input including one question that was tricky for the ladies to answer.
 
Social Media Pages:
@mentalmpodcast
@lizzz.bet - Financial Strategist
@torresjaaymrs
@deniseserino

New Babies, New Jobs, New House & a New Episode!

Sit down with Denise and Jordan while they reflect on the past TWO YEARS. Yes, it's been two years since the last episode and they are so excited to be back at it and better than ever! Listen as Denise and Jordan do a quick summary of the many events that have happened in their lives including each of them having their second child, new career paths, buying a new house and loss of a loved one plus so much more. The friends encourage listener interaction more than ever and let you know what to expect from the show moving forward. Welcome Back!

Gerrit Butler

Join us this Monday for our interview with Gerrit Butler who is Jordan's childhood family friend. In this episode of Mental Maintenance, Gerrit starts off by sharing about his mom who passed away of cancer when he was 13 years old. He shares the tough moments of living through her sickness but also celebrates the good times he remembers with his mom, Heidi. Denise & Jordan then ask him to share about his journey into becoming a local Police Officer for Fairbanks, Alaska. Gerrit explains that a good day on the job for him is a day where nothing happens. We love that he shares with such honesty & integrity. Please be warned that Gerrit does go into a shooting that he was involved in, sensitive listening is advised. Enjoy this one, M&M's!
 
**Due to recent activity and current circumstances revolving around COVID-19, we are unsure when we will be able to have another episode ready. Please stay updated through our social media platforms listed below. We appreciate you understanding!**
 
Connect with us --Instagram: @mentalmpodcastTwitter: @mentalmpodcastFacebook: Mental Maintenance Podcast
 
Use the discount code mentalmpodcast for 10% off your first month with Better Help OR go to www.betterhelp.com/mentalmpodcast

Molly Hoskins

On this episode of Mental Maintenance we talk with Molly Hoskins. Molly is an incredible woman who has been through so much. After losing her 18 year old son Christian to suicide she watched her life crumble before her eyes. She says that she feels bad for her other children because when Christian died, they lost their brother and their parents for a period of time. Now, 6 years later, Molly is doing much better but of course still has her bad days. She spends a lot of her time helping others grieve losses by leading a chapter of The Compassionate Friends, a group that helps people through the loss of loved ones. Molly's bravery and perseverance is something to marvel and we absolutely loved talking with her! 
 
Use the discount code mentalmpodcast for 10% off your first month with Better Help OR go to www.betterhelp.com/mentalmpodcast
 
Connect with us --
Instagram: @mentalmpodcast
Twitter: @mentalmpodcast
Facebook: Mental Maintenance Podcast

Maria Terziiska

"When there is no acceptance, there is no place for growth." Our guest this week is a special friend of Denise's named Maria. They met through Maria's massage therapy practice where their friendship grew fast. Maria was born and raised in Bulgaria but moved to Alaska with her now ex-husband. Throughout this episode she brings us along on her journey over the past few years which has a lot to do with self reflection and self growth. She is incredibly inspiring! Maria is on her way back to Bulgaria for the 'last piece of her puzzle' as she states & we truly wish her the best of luck!
 
Maria suggests to check out this book: The Body Keeps The Score [https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/B00OBT7KAO/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=78683930737220&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score&qid=1581913928&s=books&sr=1-1]
 
Use discount code mentalmpodcast for 10% off your first month with Better Help OR go to www.betterhelp.com/mentalmpodcast
 
Connect with us --
Instagram: @mentalmpodcast
Twitter: @mentalmpodcast
Facebook: Mental Maintenance Podcast
Email: mmpodcast1@gmail.com

AJ Larranaga

AJ Larranaga is the guest this week on Mental Maintenance. AJ's story is a rough one but you wouldn't know by his outlook on life. He is a true optimist and can see the silver lining in every storm cloud. He walks us through his journey with his son Lucas who died about a week after birth. Lucas was diagnosed with Gluteric Academia Type II a few days after he was born and although Lucas' life may have been short, it was impactful. AJ talks about how hard it was to come back from the hospital to a childless home which lead to him using pills to numb the pain and sadness. When his wife Rachel got pregnant with their second son, he stepped up and checked into rehab. We guarantee while you're listening to AJ you'll be amazed by his light heartedness and positive outlook. 
 
Use the discount code mentalmpodcast for 10% off your first month with Better Help OR go to www.betterhelp.com/mentalmpodcast. 
 
Connect with us --
Instagram: @mentalmpodcast
Twitter: @mentalmpodcast
Facebook: Mental Maintenance Podcast

Joe Slionski

Welcome back, M&M's! Joe Slionski joins the Mental Maintenance team on this weeks episode. Joe is a fellow podcaster & joins our previous guests, Joshua Brown & Marissa Meadows hosting Tales from Godrics Hollow. Joe talks about "chasing the dream" which for him, was pro wrestling. Joe does such a great job at bringing us with him throughout his journey - from memories of watching WWE with his brother & dad at a young age to becoming an independent wrestler & navigating his career with his dads sudden passing. 
 
Use the discount code mentalmpodcast for 10% off your first month with Better Help OR go to www.betterhelp.com/mentalmpodcast
 
Connect with us --
Instagram: @mentalmpodcast
Twitter: @mentalmpodcast
Facebook: Mental Maintenance Podcast 

Stephen & Nick Serino

Two of the Serino brothers, Stephen & Nick, sit down with Mental Maintenance to explain their childhood growing up in Alaska's arctic villages. They originally moved to Barrow with their parents and 8 other siblings to start the first Baptist Church above the arctic circle - where there are now 4 total. After spending a few years in Barrow, their family moved to Point Hope where they spent their childhood. Stephen & Nick reminisce about growing up in such a large family, how unique it was but also, how challenging it was. They each go on to explain their paths as adults & the routes they ended up taking. Did we mention Stephen is Denise's husband? Enjoy this one, M&M's! 
 
Use discount code mentalmpodcast for 10% off your first month with Better Help OR go to www.betterhelp.com/mentalmpodcast.
 
Connect with us --
Instagram: @mentalmpodcast
Twitter: @mentalmpodcast
Facebook: Mental Maintenance Podcast 

Brooke Lizotte

Brooke Lizotte is Jordan's younger sister & while on her winter break from school, she squeezed in an interview with the Mental Maintenance crew. Brooke will graduate from Pharmacy school this coming spring but she expresses how getting to this point has not been easy. She shares how she chose to attend Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) amongst other colleges, how academics is what lead her to choose SWOSU but their cross country running team was a great perk & how she managed a leg injury. Through a series of events, Brooke quit the cross country running team & her collegiate athletic journey didn't quite end up the way she imagined but she doesn't regret anything. Listen to how Brooke went from running as a job to running for herself - she is currently training to run the Boston Marathon! 
 
Use discount code mentalmpodcast for 10% off your first month with Better Help OR go to www.betterhelp.com/mentalmpodcast
 
Connect with us on --
Instagram: @mentalmpodcast
Twitter: @mentalmpodcast
Facebook: Mental Maintenance Podcast