Welcome to If Left Unchecked…, a podcast born from a deep desire to bring mental health into the spotlight. I’m here not just to tell my story, but to share the powerful lessons l’ve learned along the way-through therapy, personal growth, and the ups and downs of my mental health journey. Each episode will explore the tools, concepts, and philosophies that have helped me and many others heal, grow, and thrive. This is a place for perspective and encouragement for guys everywhere interested in showing up as their best each day and learning from others.
This isn’t just about me-it’s about us. Together, we’ll laugh, learn, and uncover ways to think better, feel better, and live better. I want this space to be a source of inspiration and support, where vulnerability is strength and progress is celebrated. Join me as we grow into the best versions of ourselves-one honest conversation at a time.
“The strong man learns from his own experiences, but the wise man learns from the strong man.”
We as men all have roles in our lives and wear as many hats as we wear responsibilities. When what to do next and how to accomplish it isn’t readily available and those thoughts and narratives start weaving stories and pumping emotions that could give a whale seasickness, how we see everything in that moment is critical and often times results in us acting from a traumatized space (well, at least me).
Let’s have the conversations that can move us forward both with perspective and encouragement.
But if left unchecked, we lose. We need to identify ourselves in a way that gives us ability, and options. How can we demonstrate this in our daily living and interactions with people, life and things. Let’s make sure we leave nothing unchecked.
From Surviving to Living In this powerful episode of If Left Unchecked…_, Jason Gillette dives into the concept of the “reptilian brain” and the mindset of survival mode — not to diagnose, not to label, but to ask a deeper question: _Is survival still serving you? Drawing from his own experience growing up homeless in […]
Welcome back to If Left Unchecked… Season Two — a deeper dive into how our minds actually work and why so many of us live in constant survival mode. In this episode, Jason Gillette introduces the first part of the series: the “reptilian brain” — not as a diagnosis, but as a behavior pattern many […]
Welcome to If Left Unchecked…—the podcast where real conversations about identity, growth, and mental clarity unfold in the rawest, most honest way possible. This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a journey. And in this episode, I’m taking you to a place many of us try to avoid—the unresolved spaces of our past. 🧠 A Personal […]
What if your survival didn’t depend on silence or strength—but on sound? In this episode of If Left Unchecked…, I sit down with Kirk Johnson, a violinist, educator, and the visionary behind Sounds Academy, to explore how music becomes more than art—it becomes therapy, connection, and identity. We dig into how creativity, when nurtured with […]
What if the way you speak is the very thing keeping you from the connection you crave? In this episode of If Left Unchecked…, we dive into the transformative world of Nonviolent Communication (NVC)—a powerful framework that shifts how we express ourselves and hear others. This isn’t just about “talking nice.” It’s about rewiring how […]
What does it really mean to lead with your whole self—mental, emotional, and human? In Part 2 of our conversation with The Honorable Cody Williams, we dive even deeper into the mental health side of leadership—the part nobody talks about. From navigating burnout to balancing fatherhood, civic duty, and legacy-building, Judge Williams opens up about […]
What does it really mean to lead—especially when the world tells you not to expect much from where you come from? In this powerful episode, I sit down with The Honorable Cody Williams—a visionary leader, community builder, and former city councilman—who transformed not just neighborhoods, but narratives. We dive into what it takes to lead […]
Why do so many men delay care—especially when they know something’s wrong? In this episode of If Left Unchecked…, I sit down with Dr. Nathan Delafield to explore one of the most common and dangerous patterns in men’s lives: not showing up for our health. We’re talking about the internal and societal narratives that tell […]
Welcome to the second episode of If Left Unchecked…, a podcast created to hold space for honest conversations about mental health, manhood, and the narratives that shape how we show up in the world. I’m your host, Jason Gillette—and in this episode, I’m laying the foundation. We’re talking about why this show exists, what it […]
What happens when the stories we never questioned start shaping the life we never wanted? In this debut episode of If Left Unchecked…_, I’m telling my story—raw and unfiltered. From surviving childhood trauma and homelessness to serving in the military and building a new life, this episode is about what it takes to break patterns, […]
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