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The Mentally ill Mentor

The Mentally ill Mentor

By: David Grant Miller
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Summary

 Are you (or someone you love) struggling with anxiety, depression, or thoughts of suicide? Exhausted from the emotional pain? If so, self-help author David Grant Miller has an important message for you: “You CAN do this. There IS hope. You are NOT alone. Please, don’t give up! For over 20 years, I’ve struggled with the very same things. At one point, I was hurting SO bad, I nearly attempted to end my life. But an unmistakable last-minute impression changed everything. I realized that I was worth something, and that my life was worth living. Those facts are true for you too! Before that experience, I would have sworn on a stack of Bibles that my future was utterly hopeless. But after 25 years of marriage to my beautiful wife, and 7 wonderful children later, I thank God I didn’t follow through with what would have been the biggest mistake of my life. I won’t lie and tell you that my mental health is perfect now, or profess to have the solution to every mental health problem on the planet. But I will tell you that after more than two decades, I have become intimately familiar with the principles that are at the heart of mental wellness, and I work my tail off to live them every single day. If you’re hurting deeply like I was, and if you’re willing to work hard to change, I’d love to be your guide on an unforgettable journey to regaining your hope, inner peace, and joy.”David Grant Miller Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Tony Robbins Told Me Cleaning Our Bathroom Would Help My Mental Health. It Did! (And it can do the same for you!) 😄

    Tony Robbins Told Me Cleaning Our Bathroom Would Help My Mental Health. It Did! (And it can do the same for you!) 😄
    May 15 2026

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    In this deeply personal comeback episode of The Mentally ill Mentor Podcast, David Grant Miller shares a simple but powerful experience that unexpectedly improved his mental health in real time.

    After reading one of Tony Robbins’ daily success questions — “What can I do for someone else today?” — Dave decided to spend 25 intentional minutes cleaning the bathroom (his job, but often neglected), which he knew would wife, Aimee would be overjoyed about haha!

    What started as a simple act of service turned into a profound realization about anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, self-focus, and the healing power of helping others.

    In this honest and vulnerable episode, Dave opens up about:

    • Living with bipolar disorder for over 25 years

    • How negative thought loops fuel anxiety and depression

    • Why intentional acts of kindness can interrupt unhealthy mental patterns

    • The surprising mental health benefits of serving someone you love

    • Meditation, affirmations, mindset, and emotional resilience

    • A practical daily challenge that could positively change your mindset

    This episode is especially for anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, hopelessness, or overwhelming thoughts — or for those trying to better understand and support someone they love.

    Dave doesn’t speak as a doctor or therapist, but as someone who has actually lived through intense mental health battles and wants others to know they are not alone.

    Challenge for today:

    Ask yourself:


    “What can I do for someone else today?”

    Then intentionally spend at least 15 minutes doing it.

    You may be surprised how much it changes your thoughts… and your day.

    If this episode helped you, please share it with someone who may need encouragement today.

    You can also find Dave’s book The Mentally ill Mentor on Amazon here.


    Dave would also love to hear from you, and would love to answer any questions you may have.


    You can email him at: davidgrantmiller@gmail.com


    LOVE YOU GUYS! ❤️
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    19 mins
  • 63. 3 Simple Tips for Overcoming Small Talk Social Anxiety

    63. 3 Simple Tips for Overcoming Small Talk Social Anxiety
    May 16 2022
    Do you get more than nervous making small talk? In this episode of The Mentally ill Mentor with Dave Miller you’ll discover 3 simple tips to help make small talk a little easier.
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    16 mins
  • 62. Selena Gomez On: Mother’s Day and Mental Health

    62. Selena Gomez On: Mother’s Day and Mental Health
    May 9 2022
    While Mother’s Day is a wonderful occasion for many people, it can be quite the opposite for some. In this episode of The Mentally ill Mentor with Dave Miller, Dave refers to an article from an email newsletter published by Selena Gomez on what to do if Mother’s Day is, for you, not a happy time.
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    20 mins
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