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37: Peiman Raf on Immigration, Success, and Habit Building Feb 10, 2022

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Welcome to Episode 37 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week Peiman shares his story, sharing more about his past experiences from childhood to present day. We kick things off as Mason asks Peiman about his early childhood in Italy (2:22) before opening up about the challenges that came with moving to the states when he was six (6:32). Peiman speaks on how striving for success has added pressure and a heightened sense of responsibility throughout his life (11:51), before sharing more about his ambitions and struggles throughout high school (21:13). Mason asks Peiman about his college experiences (29:02) and initial career path (32:13), as Peiman opens up about why he moved back home to Los Angeles from New York shortly after starting a full time finance job coming out of school (33:32). Peiman shares how he joined the other founders to create Madhappy (39:18) and how he has worked to support his mental health since founding the company (44:35). The two talk about building habits (48:52), before the two wrap up as Mason asks Peiman about how he envisions his future, both personally and professionally, and his current concept of success (53:16). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

36: Growth & Identity with Peiman and Mason Feb 03, 2022

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Welcome to Episode 36 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, Mason and Phineas, our producer, talk more about their personal experiences navigating and working to prioritize their mental health. Mason speaks more on his continuous path to understand his identity and sense of self (2:52), moving the two into a conversation about the benefits of journaling (6:02) and the everyday societal norms that encourage exit behavior (8:15). Phineas asks Mason to talk more about love addiction and how it can manifest and affect people in different ways (11:29) before the two wrap up with a conversation about balance (14:50). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

35: Selema Masekela on Childhood, Anxiety, and Surfing Jan 27, 2022

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Welcome to Episode 35 of The Madhappy Podcast. We kick off the episode talking about our goals for the new year (4:07), as Peiman asks Selema about his childhood living in two very opposing homes and lifestyles (10:40). Selema opens up about his relationships with his father and step father (14:27) as Mason shares the challenges that came with the confusion of not having a relationship with his biological father and the importance of recognizing them to heal and grow as an individual (16:39). The group talks about the idea of an invisible backpack filled with history and memories (20:13), as Peiman asks Selema about the struggles that came with living a dual life (22:31). Selema talks about his experiences with anxiety (30:00) and imposter syndrome (39:10) before sharing how he came to find and love the sport and practice of surfing (43:08). We move into a conversation about the extreme pressures that come with being a professional athlete (47:57) before we wrap up by learning about the inspiration behind Selema’s new brand, Mami Wata, and book, Afrosurf (55:33). Mami Wata What Shapes Us Podcast Afrosurf We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

34: Gretchen Rubin on Happiness, Human Nature, and Perspective Jan 20, 2022

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Welcome to Episode 34 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome writer & podcaster Gretchen Rubin onto the show to learn more about her experiences exploring happiness and human nature. We kick off the episode as Gretchen shares what first intrigued her to better understand and research happiness (4:27). Gretchen opens up about how she finds personal happiness (9:03), moving us into a conversation about the importance of fostering and maintaining interpersonal relationships (12:26). Peiman and Gretchen talk about the difference between loneliness and solitude (17:23) before Gretchen speaks on the 21 strategies she utilizes to change and form habits (21:06). The duo discusses how a person’s desire for control plays a role in their happiness (27:58) prior to talking about the importance of perspective-taking (34:09). We get into a conversation about how mental health conversations are evolving throughout our society (39:24) as we wrap up by hearing what’s next for Gretchen (43:28). Check out Gretchen’s podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin here! We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

33: Lindsey Vonn on Depression, Ski Culture, and Injury Jan 13, 2022

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Welcome to Episode 33 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Lindsey Vonn onto the show to hear about how her experiences in the ski racing community affected her mental health throughout her career. We kick off the episode with a discussion about competition and how Lindsey used adrenaline and her love for speed to advance in the ski world (10:04). Lindsey shares more about her childhood and how her family’s move from Minnesota to Colorado caused internal pressure (18:39) and affected the relationships with her siblings (20:51). Lindsey opens up about her first, conscious experiences with depression and the reasons behind keeping it a secret from her family and friends (23:26) before sharing the inspiration behind her newly released book, Rise: My Story (29:18). The group discusses how Lindsey’s first major injury (33:59) coupled with the fame that followed from winning her first gold medal (36:05) changed the trajectory of her career and life after retirement before we wrap up the episode hearing the story and emotions behind Lindsey’s last Olympic run (45:49). Check out Rise: My Story now. We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

32: Tinx - 2021 Greatest Hits Jan 06, 2022

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Welcome to Episode 32 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are very excited to bring back another one of our favorite conversations of 2021 with Tinx to hear about her growth as a content creator and her experiences with anxiety throughout her life in both the private and now public eye. We jump into a conversation about habits (02:51) before Tinx shares how she identified, experienced, and handled anxiety throughout her childhood in London and the states (08:32). Tinx talks about how her anxiety affected her mental and physical state as a teenager which in part, pushed her to begin therapy (12:27), moving us into a conversation about the importance of taking care of both the mind and body (13:39). We ask Tinx what she did before becoming a full-time content creator (16:18) and discuss the pressures that come with the common, yet false, mindset that a person needs to have everything figured out in their 20s (20:27). Tinx opens up about her reasoning behind being open and honest on social media (27:18) and how she hopes her vulnerability and content help her audience make changes and get support as needed in their own lives (32:59). We touch on relationships (35:46), Tinx shares how she addresses and works to help her mental health (40:30), and we wrap up by learning one thing Tinx thinks her followers do not know about her life (45:00). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

31: Emma Chamberlain - 2021 Greatest Hits Dec 30, 2021

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Welcome to Episode 31 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are highlighting one of our favorite conversations of the year with creator, entrepreneur and fellow podcaster Emma Chamberlain. We talk about Emma’s podcast and the inspiration for her show “Anything Goes” (1:19) before getting into our own recent challenges (5:25) and learning about Emma’s support system and why she has chosen to keep her circle tight to help her mental health (11:26). Next, we discuss all the pressures that come with millions of subscribers as Emma opens up about her relationship with social media (19:51) and shares how she was able to stay true to herself by creating an authentic and real online presence (29:14). Before wrapping up, Emma speaks about her love for the fashion world, while sharing how her childhood and recent exposure to fashion have led her to explore the industry more in the past few years (38:10). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

30: Year In Review with Mason and Peiman Dec 23, 2021

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Welcome to Episode 30 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, Peiman and Mason take the time to look back on the year from their podcast, brand, and personal lenses. We start off by reflecting on 2021 as Mason and Peiman share their highlights and lowlights throughout the year (1:58). Peiman shares about his experiences beginning therapy this year (6:21) as Mason talks about his goals moving into the new year (12:23). Mason and Peiman welcome our producer, Phineas Ellis, onto the show to have him lead a conversation about the episodes released in 2021 (18:17) before the group wraps up by wishing everyone a happy holiday season and New Year (36:12). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

29: Logic - Remastered Dec 16, 2021

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Welcome to Episode 29 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we remastered one of our favorite conversations of the year with Logic. Logic, known as Bobby, starts off the episode by talking with Peiman and Mason about his mental health experiences and how they have shaped him into the artist, father, and person that he is today. We get right into it with Logic’s earliest memory of his mental health (4:52), all the way up to how it affected his music career (12:47). He speaks on how he has handled being a black rapper who looks white (18:44) and the inspiration behind 1-800-273-8255 (28:34). Later on, we get into his feelings about social media (36:39) and what is next for the retired family man (48:21). 1-800-273-8255 Suicide Prevent Study Findings 1-800-273-8255 60th Grammys Performance Final Retirement Speech We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

28: Mike Posner on Fame, Happiness, and Mental Health Maintenance Dec 09, 2021

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Welcome to Episode 28 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to have Mike Posner onto the show to learn more about his journey and mental health experiences in the music industry. Mason kicks off the episode by asking Mike about his childhood in the Midwest (2:47) as Mike speaks about his entrance into the music world and how his mentors, in part, shaped him into the artist he became throughout his career (6:22). Mike speaks about how he never had the “I Made It” moment (14:48) and how he takes ownership in his happiness and ability to live in the present (19:10). Mason asks Mike about his walk across America in 2019 (25:56), moving the duo into a conversation about reasoning and the importance of looking at the big picture (35:04), before we wrap up the episode learning how Mike supports his day-to-day mental health (43:07). We’re excited to partner with CashApp on a new initiative to support your mental health. Every week, we’ll be giving out $200 to a handful of listeners with the hope that you can put this money towards something that can better your mental health. To enter, write a review for The Madhappy Podcast on Apple Podcasts, including your $Cashtag, or follow @localoptimist on Instagram to learn about other ways to win. We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

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