The only time I’ll talk about my mental health
Brad Stanfield
Feb 10, 2026
Episode description
Hopefully by sharing my slightly unconventional approach to my mental health, it's of value to one of you.
I've asked my family and friends not to watch this video. It's not for them. It's for anyone that might be struggling. You aren't alone.
You have so much to give this world. Lots of love
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Use exercise to challenge negative thoughts
Physical exercise and the resulting well-built physique serve as tangible evidence to prove your internal dark thoughts are wrong.
Layer responsibilities to drive positive change
By layering on responsibilities for others, you can speed up the "hamster wheel of life" and make positive changes that drown out negative thoughts.
Counteract dark thoughts by building a stack of evidence
Counteract dark thoughts by systematically building a "stack of evidence" through your actions that proves them wrong.
Embrace dark thoughts as fuel for personal growth
The speaker has come to a point where he wouldn't want his dark thoughts to go away because they are the fuel that spurs him on to be better.
Prioritize actions over feelings for community impact
The internal state of your mind is less important than the positive actions you project into the world for your family and community.
Accept unhappy baseline to appreciate fleeting joy
Accepting that you are not a happy person at baseline can relieve the pressure to feel happy, allowing you to better appreciate fleeting moments of joy.
Transform dark thoughts into motivation
Instead of trying to eliminate dark thoughts, you can use them as motivation to outwork your self-doubt.
