In this highly requested episode of Navigating a Broken Vessel, host Dave Harris is joined by his absolute favorite guest—his wife, co-adventurer, and the show's producer, Shelly Harris!

Instead of our usual deep-dive interviews, Dave and Shelly are pulling back the curtain to answer listener-submitted questions. Together, they open up about the raw, day-to-day realities of managing mental health, neurodivergence, and relationships.

Inside the Episode:

• The Secret to a Resilient Marriage: How they have navigated decades of stress, anxiety, and depression together while staying happily married (hint: it’s all about communication).

• Practicing Metacognition: Dave shares a powerful perspective shift from his therapist on how to look at yourself from the outside in to stop a negative downward spiral before it starts.

• Social Anxiety vs. Outgoing Personality: How Dave manages social anxiety (even around family) and why "faking it till you make it" is sometimes part of the journey.

• The ADHD Revelation: Shelly breaks down how discovering Dave's ADHD and utilizing tools like "body doubling" completely transformed how they support each other.

• What a "Bad Mental Health Day" Actually Looks Like: Dave shares a powerful metaphor of what depression feels like and how he relies on "treading water" routines to make it through.

• A Sneak Peek at What's Next: Shelly previews upcoming, deeply powerful episodes featuring Dave's best friend Rowdy, Eric Dyches, and Kim Dellis.

A note from Dave: "Life is not designed to be easy or perfect. By experiencing these trials, we become better people. Trust your past self, take it one day at a time, and remember—you are doing better than you think you are."

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We want to hear from you! If you have a question or a topic you want us to unpack in Part 2, reach out:

• Email: Dave@navigatingabrokenvessel.com

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Disclaimer: We are not medical or mental health professionals. This podcast is based entirely on our personal perspectives and lived experiences and should not be taken as medical advice.

Dave welcomes back Kody, a nurse practitioner with over six years of experience, to dive deep into the world of ketamine infusions and their role in modern mental health.

This conversation explores ketamine’s transformative shift into the mental health space over the last ten years. Kody breaks down the science behind sub-anesthetic dosing, explaining how it targets NMDA receptors and glutamate to help the brain form new neural pathways and "reset" from conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The "Kids in the Car" Analogy: A unique look at the dissociative state and how it allows the mind and body to heal independently of one another.

• Treatment Methods: The differences between IV infusions, injections, and the FDA-approved nasal spray, Spravato.

• The Patient Experience: Dave shares his personal journey with treatments, describing the visual and spiritual clarity often found during the process.

• Preparation & Intention: Why coming in with an intention rather than an expectation is crucial for a successful session.

• Safety & Accessibility: Addressing the financial aspects, insurance hurdles, and the importance of professional medical supervision.

Whether you are a skeptic or someone looking for new hope in your mental health journey, this episode offers a grounded, expert perspective on one of the most promising tools in clinical psychology today.

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Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional or therapist before beginning any new treatment.

Dave Harris sits down with Lennon Jones, a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety, to tackle one of the most confusing intersections of mental health and religion: Scrupulosity.

Have you ever found yourself paralyzed, wondering if a thought was a prompting from the Spirit or just an intrusive, obsessive doubt? This conversation dives deep into how Religious OCD manifests as an extreme intolerance of uncertainty, often turning faith into a cycle of fear rather than a source of peace.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why OCD is less about perfectionism and more about a relentless cycle of intrusive thoughts and temporary relief through compulsions.

• Scrupulosity: How members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints might struggle with black-and-white thinking regarding commandments and repentance.

• Spirit vs. OCD: Learning to distinguish between the calm, encouraging nature of the Spirit and the negative, relentless, obsessive thoughts that come from some other source.

• The Reassurance Trap: Why telling someone to "just stop worrying" doesn't work and why seeking constant reassurance can actually feed the OCD cycle.

• Tools for Recovery: An introduction to Exposure Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as paths to reclaiming your mental and spiritual well-being.

Living with OCD can feel like trying to have a meaningful conversation while a smoke alarm is blaring in the background. Join us as we discuss how to turn down the noise and find genuine peace.

Connect with Navigating a Broken Vessel:

• Website: navigatingabrokenvessel.com

• Socials: @navigatingabrokenvessel

• Email: Dave@navigatingabrokenvessel.com

Note: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional healthcare or therapy.