On the final episode of season 1 hosts Zach Thompson and Austin Parker talk through their thoughts, feelings, and aspects of their personal stories with mental and emotional health. Both speak about the absence of vulnerable men in their lives at an early age and how that shaped their mindsets with masculinity and toughness, leading to personal struggles of shame and weakness. Zach, the founder of The Scatter Joy Project, reflects on his motivation for the work we're doing within the fight for mental health, while Austin leads a conversation about labels how we can live a more inclusive and compassionate life. The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. DONATE TO THE CAUSE: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/donate/ FIND FREE AND REDUCED COST MENTAL HEALTH CARE: https://scatterjoy.findhelp.com NEED TO TALK: Text "scatter" to 741741 to get connected to a free, confidential, certified crisis counselor JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY: Website: https://www.thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/newsletter FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: [email protected] Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #vulnerability #compassion #perfectionism #healingjourney #healingtrauma 

Trina Chan is the co-founder and CEO of No. 8, a mental wellness company developed alongside Stanford neuroscientists. No. 8 specializes in natural nootropic gummies. A nootropic is a compound that improves cognitive functions like memory and concentration. Prior to starting No. 8, Trina was part of the founding team at the Museum of Ice Cream. She joins the show to talk through the unique approach and identity behind the brand, as the number 8 honors her roots and reflects their belief that mental wellness is grounded in bringing the body and mind into balance. She also discusses her journey with mental health and continuously overcoming racial tensions as an Asian American. The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. DONATE TO THE CAUSE: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/donate/ FIND FREE AND REDUCED COST MENTAL HEALTH CARE: https://scatterjoy.findhelp.com NEED TO TALK: Text "scatter" to 741741 to get connected to a free, confidential, certified crisis counselor JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY: Website: https://www.thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/newsletter FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: [email protected] Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit FOLLOW THE GUEST: Trina Chan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trinachan/ No. 8 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareno.8/ No. 8 Website: https://8.health/ #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #asianamercian #nootropics #brainhealth #neuroscience 

Gloria Umanah is a creative entrepreneur and founder of The Hope Booth. She joins The Scatter Joy Podcast to talk through her challenging upbringing where she overcame homelessness, fatherlessness, loneliness, and depression. After nearly loosing her life to suicide at the age of 16, Gloria became passionate about fighting for those who feel invisible and founded The Hope Booth; an unconventional way of making sure that others feel seen and valued. The Hope Booth is a 3 minute interactive immersive experience that delivers artistic messages of hope in the form of remodeled phone booths, strategically placed throughout our cities, globally.  The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. DONATE TO THE CAUSE: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/donate/ FIND FREE AND REDUCED COST MENTAL HEALTH CARE: https://scatterjoy.findhelp.com NEED TO TALK: Text "scatter" to 741741 to get connected to a free, confidential, certified crisis counselor JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY: Website: https://www.thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/newsletter FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: [email protected] Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit FOLLOW THE GUEST: Gloria Umanah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gloriaumanah/ The Hope Booth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehopebooth/ The Hope Booth Website: https://www.hopebooth.com/ #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #suicide #suicidalideation #suicideprevention #hope #spreadhope

Andrew Miller, the founder of Tru Grit Design, a full service design firm based in Columbus, Ohio joins the show to talk about his path to becoming an interior designer and his passions to create spaces for clients that truly feel like themselves. He explains how environments play a large role in how we feel day in and day out, and how a remodel, refresh or decluttering our homes can create more contentment and joy. Andrew also talks through his design process, getting to know his clients and their stories to better make the rooms fit their needs, physically and emotionally.  The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. DONATE TO THE CAUSE: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/donate/ FIND FREE AND REDUCED COST MENTAL HEALTH CARE: https://scatterjoy.findhelp.com NEED TO TALK: Text "scatter" to 741741 to get connected to a free, confidential, certified crisis counselor JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY: Website: https://www.thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/newsletter FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: [email protected] Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit FOLLOW THE GUEST: Andrew Miller Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arichardmills/ Tru Grit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trugritdesign/ Tru Grit Website: https://www.trugritdesign.com/ #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #design #interiordesign 

Joel Leon is a performer, poet, author and storyteller, born and raised in the Bronx, who writes and tells stories for Black people. He is also the Creative Director at the New York Times, and an advocate for The Scatter Joy Project. Joel has been featured in the Columbia Journal, BBC News, Sirius XM, Forbes, Insider, Medium, the Huffington Post, and has spoken and performed at the Apollo Theater, The Lincoln Center, and more. He joins host, Zach Thompson, to talk through the meaning and value of community, taking his time to redefine it in a way that is more impactful for the liberation and healing of others. Joel shares his insight on mindfulness, connection, and how we can collectively fight to build bridges for a better, more compassionate world. The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. DONATE TO THE CAUSE: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/donate/ FIND FREE AND REDUCED COST MENTAL HEALTH CARE: https://scatterjoy.findhelp.com NEED TO TALK: Text "scatter" to 741741 to get connected to a free, confidential, certified crisis counselor JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY: Website: https://www.thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/newsletter FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: [email protected] Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit FOLLOW THE GUEST: Joel Leon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjoelleon/ Joel Leon TedTalk: https://youtu.be/SEr-Lcue5P4 Joel Leon Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fU9ZKW3NzLCvu8Npqj08t?si=UvIAXsNVSgubUUOKERphBQ Joel Leon Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoelakaMaG Joel Leon Medium: https://iamjoelleon.medium.com/ #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #spokenword #poetry #poet #community #liberation #activist #philanthropist #communityleader #howtoheal #howtoliberateeachother #compassionate #serveeachother #mindful 

Michael Blake Kruse is an actor and model based out of Los Angeles by way of Iowa. He has worked on dozens of advertising campaigns for many of the world's most iconic brands and has appeared on some of America's longest running television series like Grey's Anatomy, Criminal Minds, and currently as "Rory Cabrera" General Hospital. Michael joins the show to talk through his personal battle with comparison, reworking his mindset headed into auditions, and how he finds peace and joy in-between recording with his daily routines and family.  The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. DONATE TO THE CAUSE: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/donate/ FIND FREE AND REDUCED COST MENTAL HEALTH CARE: https://scatterjoy.findhelp.com NEED TO TALK: Text "scatter" to 741741 to get connected to a free, confidential, certified crisis counselor JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY: Website: https://www.thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/newsletter FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: [email protected] Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit FOLLOW THE GUEST: Michael Blake Kruse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelblakekruse/ Michael Blake Kruse Website: https://www.michaelblakekruse.com/ #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #actor #model #

Maddie McGarvey is a photographer and photojournalist based in Columbus, Ohio. She currently works with major publications like The New York Times, Washington Post, National Geographic, CNN, Rolling Stone, and ESPN among others covering some of the nations biggest news and stories. Her behind the scenes look at these stories has granted her access into experiencing sorrow, loss, grief, and neglect first hand. Maddie speaks about seeing people where they are, listening to their stories honestly, and then capturing their narrative to convey the power of their human experience to the world. She also talks about her own grief with the loss of her dad and how she relied on her community to support her throughout her continued healing process. The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. DONATE TO THE CAUSE: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/donate/ FIND FREE AND REDUCED COST MENTAL HEALTH CARE: https://scatterjoy.findhelp.com NEED TO TALK: Text "scatter" to 741741 to get connected to a free, confidential, certified crisis counselor JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY: Website: https://www.thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/newsletter FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: [email protected] Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit FOLLOW THE GUEST: Maddie McGarvey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddiemcgarvey/ Maddie McGarvey Website: https://www.maddiemcgarvey.com/ #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #photography #photojournalist #grief #thepowerofstory #grieving 

Esteban Gast is a comedian, writer, and speaker focused on telling stories that matter. He is the co-creator and co-host of Spotify Original podcast "Identity at Play" and the host of the podcast "Comedians Conquering Climate" which was called "irreverent but aspirational" by Variety. Esteban created and hosts two shows on SoulPancake, and a Hyundai-sponsored travel show about sustainability along with traveling all around the country to middle schools and high schools speaking about social-emotional learning. He joins us on the show to talk about his experience with being the son of two Colombian immigrants, growing up in both Puerto Rico and the suburbs of Chicago, and how that has contributed to his mental health. We also talk through how context is crucial in storytelling and understanding, along with how he takes a unique stance on healing his past traumas with a comedic perspective.  The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. DONATE TO THE CAUSE: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/donate/ FIND FREE AND REDUCED COST MENTAL HEALTH CARE: https://scatterjoy.findhelp.com NEED TO TALK: Text "scatter" to 741741 to get connected to a free, confidential, certified crisis counselor JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY: Website: https://www.thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/newsletter FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: [email protected] Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit FOLLOW THE GUEST: Esteban Gast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realestebangast/ Esteban Gast Website: https://www.estebangast.com/ Identity At Play Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3daSd6XWeeM6wXBEPh6al3?si=0050b93616ba45b5 Comedians Conquering Climate Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NxNPpcfP8qxFnTsZnYoNo?si=f9de87dea3a04ac8 Book Esteban To Speak: https://www.estebangast.com/speaking #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #comedy #comedian #estebangast

Ben Higgins is a television personality who starred on the 20th season of ABC's The Bachelor, after appearing on the 11th season of The Bachelorette. Using his platform for tremendous good, Ben is also a social impact entrepreneur with Generous Coffee, a podcast host of Hope Still Wins and Almost Famous, and author of his book Alone In Plain Sight. He joins us on the podcast to talk through his personal experience with loneliness, wrestling through the feeling of being seen but not fully known throughout his entire life. We also discuss the value resilience, the power of his faith, and the strength of relationships within his growth and healing. The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. DONATE TO THE CAUSE: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/donate/ JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY: Website: https://www.thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes: https://thescatterjoyproject.com/newsletter FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: [email protected] Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit FOLLOW THE GUEST: Ben Higgins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/higgins.ben/ Hope Still Wins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopestillwins/ Hope Still Wins Website: https://pod.link/1568735974 Generous Coffee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generous_coffee_/ Generous Coffee Website: https://generouscoffee.com/ Buy Ben's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Alone-Plain-Sight-Searching-Connection-ebook/dp/B08BZ1235L/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=alone+in+plain+sight+ben+higgins&qid=1660702048&sprefix=alone+in+plain+si%2Caps%2C81&sr=8-1 #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #benhiggins #loneliness #insecurity #thebachelor #generouscoffee #hope #hopestillwins #hopeishere

Tim Trad is the founder of onlyincbus, the media company that he has used it to help spread news, entertain, create products, and most important to him, represent & impact a city he loves. He is also a podcast host of onlyincbus and Under Constuction, is a former professional musician touring on the Vans Warped Tour, and co-owned the online t-shirt shop and subscription service .freeclothing. We talk through his upbringing, being adopted, the experiences of touring with his past band, and processing aspects of his life where he felt insecure, confused, lonely and how that shaped mindsets he had to grow through. His experiences have all helped him evolve into a more intentional person focused on impacting community on a micro and macro level personally and with onlyincbus. The Scatter Joy Podcast is brought to you by The Scatter Joy Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization that fights for mental health. JOIN THE SCATTER JOY COMMUNITY: Website: https://thescatterjoyproject.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thescatterjoyproject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescatterjoyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescatterjoy Facebook: https://facebook.com/thescatterjoyproject Subscribe to the Scatter Joy newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and sneak peeks of new episodes: https://thescatterjoyproject.com FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Zachariah Thompson Instagram: https://instagram.com/zachariah.thompson Zachariah Thompson Email: [email protected] Austin Parker Instagram: https://instagram.com/_apfit FOLLOW THE GUEST: Tim Trad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timtrad/ OnlyInCbus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlyincbus/ OnlyInCbus Website: https://www.onlyincbus.com/ #scatterjoy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #insecurity #impactingcommunity #onlyincbus #selfawareness