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The Mental Health Janitors

The Mental Health Janitors

Di: Aaron Quinonez and Jessica Burgans
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Faith-based trauma recovery for veterans, first responders, and the families who carry it with them.


The Mental Health Janitors is hosted by Aaron "Sgt Q" Quinonez, a Marine 1st ANGLICO veteran who went from homeless and suicidal to founding a veteran nonprofit and a suicide-prevention tech company, and Jessica "Doc Jess" Burgans, an Army combat medic and Iraq War veteran who is now a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.


Between them: two combat deployments, two PTSD diagnoses, and a clinical license. They've been where the audience is, and one of them is qualified to treat it.


Every Tuesday they take on PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, marriage under strain, sleep that won't come, and the specific weight carried by people who ran toward things everyone else ran from.


The conversations are honest, Scripture-informed, and practical, real tools you can use this week, not platitudes. If you've been told to just get over it, or you've been quietly white-knuckling it for years, this is the show that says the thing out loud.


New episodes every Tuesday

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  • The Power of Vulnerability, Brotherhood, and Healing | Minhdoan Ngo

    The Power of Vulnerability, Brotherhood, and Healing | Minhdoan Ngo
    Oct 20 2026
    Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you stop performing, stop carrying everything alone, and finally give yourself permission to be honest about what you’re feeling?In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt. Q sits down with fellow Marine, coach, and founder of Contagious Healer, Minhdoan Ngo, for an honest conversation about vulnerability, trauma, emotional availability, brotherhood, and what it really takes to become a healthier version of yourself.Minhdoan shares how losing his father at a young age led both him and his brother to join the Marine Corps after high school. Although they both served, their experiences were very different. After returning home, Minhdoan watched his brother silently carry the weight of his deployment for nearly a decade before finally opening up about what he had experienced. That moment showed Minhdoan just how powerful vulnerability can be when someone finally feels safe enough to tell the truth about what they are carrying. Edit---Minhdoan-Ngo-PodcastThat lesson became personal when Minhdoan's wife told him that although he was succeeding professionally, he was not emotionally available at home. He realized he had spent years looking for external validation, checking boxes, performing, and giving his best energy to everyone else while leaving very little for the person closest to him. Throughout the conversation, they explore:How losing a parent can shape identity, direction, and the need for validationMinhdoan and his brother's very different experiences serving in the Marine CorpsWhy his brother kept his trauma and PTSD experiences private for nearly 10 yearsHow finding a safe community helped his brother finally share what he had been carryingWhy vulnerability can create space for healing, love, energy, and creativityThe difference between performing for others and becoming emotionally availableWhy men often feel like they have to carry everything aloneHow brotherhood and accountability can help men recognize unhealthy patternsWhy awareness is the first step toward creating a new story for yourselfHow unresolved emotions can show up in the bodyWhat it means to release emotion in a healthier, more intentional wayHow to respond differently when something triggers your fight-or-flight responseWhy learning to pause before reacting can change your relationshipsHow accountability groups can help men become better husbands, fathers, friends, and leadersThe importance of becoming the version of yourself you actually want your family to experienceMinhdoan also shares his Five-Minute Trigger Reset, a practical tool designed to help people slow down when they feel emotionally triggered instead of immediately fighting back, shutting down, or walking away. The goal is to stay present long enough for the emotional intensity to pass so you can respond as the version of yourself you actually want to be. Later, he uses a powerful analogy for understanding the different parts of ourselves: imagine your mind as a boardroom filled with different versions of you, but there is only one microphone. The question becomes: Which version of yourself are you going to give the mic to?Whether you're carrying trauma from your past, struggling to be emotionally present in your relationships, trying to become a stronger husband or father, or simply tired of feeling like you have to figure everything out alone, this episode is a reminder that healing does not have to happen in isolation.🎧 Tune in to discover how vulnerability, emotional awareness, brotherhood, and accountability can help you stop carrying everything alone and start becoming the person you were meant to be.Episode Highlights01:38 – Why Sharing Your Story Can Help Someone Else Heal02:09 – Meet Minhdoan Ngo03:29 – Losing His Father & Joining the Marines With His Brother04:57 – Two Brothers, Two Very Different Deployment Experiences06:37 – The Moment His Brother Realized He Wasn't Alone08:27 – Sgt. Q on Vulnerability, Service & Sharing Your Testimony13:47 – Discovering the Power of Vulnerability14:08 – External Validation, People-Pleasing & Emotional Availability18:00 – Why Trauma Needs a Healthy Outlet19:42 – Building Brotherhood, Accountability & New Patterns21:19 – The Five-Minute Trigger Reset25:57 – The “Boardroom in Your Mind” & Choosing Who Gets the Mic27:26 – Creating a Brotherhood Where Men Feel Seen & Heard29:50 – Minhdoan's Final Message of HopeJoin the ConversationBe part of a growing community having honest conversations about mental health, trauma recovery, emotional resilience, leadership, relationships, faith, and personal growth.🔗 Join our Facebook community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1988960518109166/Listen to The Mental Health Janitors🎧 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0nPegvqPi1AO47Xbx3EvNz/🎧 Website:https://thementalhealthjanitors.com/🎧 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-mental-health-janitors/Connect with Minhdoan Ngo🌐 ...
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  • Surviving a Crossbow Attack and Finding Healing After Trauma | Tom Lee

    Surviving a Crossbow Attack and Finding Healing After Trauma | Tom Lee
    Oct 6 2026
    Send us Fan MailHow do you clean up the mess in your head when your job, training, and past accomplishments are suddenly put to the ultimate test?In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt. Q sits down with 24-year law enforcement veteran, author, and speaker Tom Lee for an honest conversation about trauma, resilience, and the profound power of faith in the aftermath of a life-or-death situation.Drawing from his own harrowing experience, Tom shares the true story of a 2019 mental health welfare check that escalated into a fight for his life against a suspect armed with a crossbow and a machete. Together, he and Sgt. Q, a disabled combat veteran who has faced his own battles with PTSD and homelessness, explore the heavy, often hidden toll of critical incidents. They discuss the isolating reality of officer-involved shootings, the danger of maladaptive coping mechanisms, and why true healing requires more than just waiting for the physical wounds to close.Throughout the conversation, they explore:Why suppressing trauma is like putting a lid on a boiling pot (and how to finally turn down the heat).The grim reality of officer-involved shootings and the psychological isolation of subsequent criminal investigations.How split-second tactical decisions impact first responders long after the scene is cleared.The danger of bad coping habits and the importance of seeking healthy support.Why resilience is built through surrendering control and leaning on faith, not just trying to earn it through "good works."How reading scripture and understanding neuroscience can mirror each other in rewiring a traumatized brain.The human side of law enforcement and the universal journey we all share.Tom also shares the pivotal moment he realized he couldn't heal on his own, and the simple, profound shift in perspective that finally brought him peace, but you'll have to listen to the full episode to discover how this mindset change can transform your own mental health journey.Whether you're a first responder rebuilding after a critical incident, a veteran navigating PTSD, someone struggling with anxiety, or simply seeking hope and practical wisdom for your own mental health journey, this episode offers powerful encouragement for the road ahead.🎧 Tune in to discover how faith, resilience, and honest conversation can help you clean up the mess in your head and build a healthier, more purposeful life.Episode Highlights00:00 – How Do You Clean Up the Mess in Your Head?01:13 – The 2019 Mental Health Call: A Dangerous Delusion03:46 – The Attack: Crossbows, Machetes, and Split-Second Survival06:20 – The Aftermath: Isolation and the Texas Rangers Investigation09:10 – The Danger of Bad Coping Mechanisms12:33 – The Turning Point: Finding Healing Through Faith15:01 – Grace vs. Works: Why You Don’t Have to "Get It Together" First18:00 – Inside "Scars of the Badge": Humanizing the First Responder Journey19:27 – Tom’s Free Gift for the Audience21:04 – A Final Message of HopeJoin the ConversationBe part of a growing community having honest conversations about mental health, trauma recovery, emotional resilience, leadership, relationships, faith, and personal growth.🔗 Join our Facebook community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1988960518109166/Listen to The Mental Health Janitors🎧 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0nPegvqPi1AO47Xbx3EvNz/🎧 Website:https://thementalhealthjanitors.com/🎧 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-mental-health-janitors/Connect with Tom Lee🌐 Website & Free Book Chapter: www.scarsofthebadge.com🎤 Book Tom for speaking engagements: [Placeholder]📱 Social Media: [Placeholder]Connect with Aaron "Sgt. Q" Quinonez🌐 Website:https://sgtq.net/📘 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/SgtQ13💼 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitystarpodcaster/#TheMentalHealthJanitors #MentalHealth #TraumaRecovery #FirstResponders #PTSD #FaithAndHealing #LawEnforcement #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #ScarsOfTheBadge #SpiritualGrowth #MentalWellness #SurvivalStory #SgtQSupport the show
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    23 min
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