Feeling tossed by anxiety? In today's episode of Microcast Monday, Patrick breaks down ACT’s “anchor” move: acknowledge what’s happening, lock in on your breath and body, and let the storm pass. Use it to halt rumination, regulate emotions, and regain control – anytime, anywhere.

YC alum Tamar Blue joins us to unpack how her HIPAA-compliant platform, MentalHappy, is turning virtual support groups into a lifeline for 1,500+ providers and the communities they serve. Topics discussed include the stigmas behind metal health, the toll of therapist burnout, and the power behind group therapy.🔗 More from Tamar: Visit MentalHappy.com

In this Microcast Monday, our host Patrick Fitzgibbons strips Memorial Day down to its core: honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States. He traces the holiday’s roots from post-Civil War to its designation as a federal holiday, and offers practical ways to pay respect.

In this Microcast Monday, Patrick Fitzgibbons critiques the common advice to “just be yourself,” showing how clinging to the status quo can stall growth and why purposeful self-improvement is the way forward.

Too many Americans slip through the cracks when primary care and behavioral health services sit in separate silos. Dr. Patricia Robinson wants to change that. In this episode, she lays out her vision for fully integrated primary care – where patients see their physician and therapist under one roof. We dig into why the status quo leaves millions untreated, how consolidated teams cut friction for patients, and why clinicians must guard against burnout while the U.S. faces a mental‑health worker shortage.🔗 More from Dr. Robinson: explore her work at SpeakToYourDoctor.com