#447 - The Sickness of Modern Culture: Why We’re All at a Breaking Point
#447 - The Sickness of Modern Culture: Why We’re All at a Breaking Point  
Podcast: Something For Everybody
Published On: Tue Jan 13 2026
Description: Dr. Mike Ronsisvalle joins Something For Everybody this week. Dr. Mike is a licensed clinical psychologist, distinguished author, dynamic speaker, and visionary founder and owner of LiveWell Behavioral Health. In this conversation, Dr. Mike discusses the current state of mental health, highlighting the alarming rise in mental health issues, particularly among young people. We explored the impact of social media, the importance of physical activity, and the distinction between clinical depression and life challenges. Dr. Ronsisvalle emphasizes the need for a strong value system and emotional awareness, especially among men, and addresses the effects of stress in modern life. He also discusses the role of AI in mental health and introduces the LiveWell Coaching platform as a proactive approach to mental wellness. - 💬 TEXT US: Text “HELLO” to 201-534-3681 to get positive messages daily. See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody  Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://shopforeverybody.com/ - Timestamps:  00:00 The Current State of Mental Health 02:51 The Impact of Social Media on Youth 06:02 The Role of Physical Activity in Mental Well-being 08:55 Understanding Depression vs. Life Challenges 11:55 Developing a Personal Value System 15:03 The Importance of Response Over Reaction 36:01 The Flow State and Performance 40:00 Mindset and Self-Talk in Sports 42:50 Emotional Awareness and Masculinity 49:08 The Importance of Emotional Regulation 55:01 Stress in Modern Life 01:01:00 AI in Mental Health and Coaching - Extra Stuff:  Get my free guide of 4 things to quit to transform your life here: https://aaronmachbitz.com/quit/ - Join our exclusive community: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz - Dr. Mike's Website:  https://www.livewellbehavioralhealth.com/ - (Recorded on November 24th, 2025) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) - Episodes You Might Enjoy:  #413 - The Art of Building Trust and Mastering Communication from a Spy Recruiter https://everybodyspod.com/dreeke/ #418 - How to Be Happy: Jesus’ Surprising Path to Genuine Joy - Pastor Mike & Dr. Jeffrey https://everybodyspod.com/realhappy/ - Get in touch:  iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email:  https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/