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
  • 61. Russell Brand On: How Addiction Can Be Overcome Through Transcendental Meditation

    61. Russell Brand On: How Addiction Can Be Overcome Through Transcendental Meditation
    May 2 2022
    Russell Brand isn't shy about discussing his former addiction to drugs. In this episode of The Mentally ill Mentor with Dave Miller, Dave lets us in on some insights from Russell on how Transcendental Meditation helped him get clean.
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    55 mins
  • 60. Relationship Problems? How Understanding Attachment Styles Could Be the Solution

    60. Relationship Problems? How Understanding Attachment Styles Could Be the Solution
    Apr 25 2022
    Did you used to feel deeply in love, but now feel frustrated and confused? In Episode 60 of The Mentally ill Mentor podcast, Dave discusses attachment styles, when and how they form, and how understanding them can empower us to change and heal our most cherised relationships.
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    37 mins
  • 59. Camila Cabello, Katy Perry, Selena Gomez, and Mental Health

    59. Camila Cabello, Katy Perry, Selena Gomez, and Mental Health
    Apr 18 2022

    It's no secret that celebrities have mental health challenges too.

    But in this episode of The Mentally ill Mentor with Dave Miller, Dave discusses celebrities who have been particularly vulnerable in sharing their stories to help us know we are all in this together!
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    30 mins
  • 58. The POWER of Moving Your Body

    58. The POWER of Moving Your Body
    Apr 11 2022
    When your mood is low it's hard to get out of bed and do much of anything! But, in this episode of The Mentally ill Mentor with Dave Miller, Dave discusses the incredible POWER physical activity has in changing your mood. Listen now to discover how to get motivated and stay motivated so you can live a happy life! 
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    33 mins
  • 57. 6 Powerful Tips for Silencing Your Inner Critic and Developing Self Compassion and Love

    57. 6 Powerful Tips for Silencing Your Inner Critic and Developing Self Compassion and Love
    Apr 4 2022

    If you struggle with mental health, chances are pretty darn high that you talk to yourself in a negative, harsh way.

    Although changing our relationship with our Inner Critic isn't easy to do, in today's episode of The Mentally ill Mentor with Dave Miller, Dave talks about how it can be done, and the wonderful peace that can come when you do.

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    Questions? Email Dave at: davidgrantmiller@gmail.com
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    29 mins