The Streaming Paradox: Unveiling the Impact on Mental Health

In this captivating episode of "Unveiling the Unseen," we delve into the captivating realm of ghosts, exploring the enduring fascination humans have had with these ethereal entities throughout history. Join us as we unravel the complexities behind our collective obsession with the paranormal and seek to understand the profound impact it has on our lives. First, we embark on a journey into the origins of our ghostly preoccupation, tracing back to ancient folklore and spiritual beliefs. From ancient Egyptian rituals to medieval tales of haunted castles, we uncover the roots that have intertwined with our human psyche, giving birth to the ghostly myths and legends that continue to captivate us. Drawing on insights from renowned experts in psychology and anthropology, we examine the psychological and cultural factors that contribute to our fascination with ghosts. We explore the allure of the unknown and our innate desire to seek answers beyond the realm of the ordinary, unearthing the deep-seated human need for connection, closure, and a belief in the existence of an afterlife. Hosts: Rhys Smart (@RhysSmart_) and CourtsyBoo (@Courtsyboo) Editor: Troy Allen (@TroyAllenMusic).

In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the fascinating intersection between streaming culture and mental health. As streaming platforms have become an integral part of our lives, offering a seemingly endless array of entertainment options, it's essential to understand the potential effects on our well-being. Join us as we explore the paradoxical nature of streaming, where on one hand, it provides an escape and source of relaxation, while on the other hand, it can inadvertently contribute to stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Hosts: Rhys Smart (@RhysSmart_) and CourtsyBoo (@CourtsyBoo) Edited by: Troy Allen

We'd like to give a warm mentally obsessed welcome to Courtsy Boo, our brand new co-host. Get to know her in this episode, please be aware that drug and alcohol abuse and suicide is mentioned in this episode, so viewer discresstion is advised, it may be triggering to some audiences. Be sure to rate and review the Mentally Obsessed podcast wherever you are listening. Also, want to get involved, please tweet to us @MentallyObsess on Twitter or any of our other social media accounts. (@MentallyObsess). Edited by: Troy Allen Hosts @RhysSmart_ & @Courtsyboo

My next guest is the voice behind one of the biggest franchises Microsoft has ever brought out, Steve Downes the voice behind Master Chief discusses how he obtained the role, any behind the scenes secrets he could share of the recording of the original games, now we all know that Steve Downes recorded most of his lines in his closet in his pjs, in his closet. There is some audio issues and the audio may have some unexplained cuts, we do apologize and next episode will improve on the overall sound quality, our host was away from his normal recording studio so had to improvise.  Guest: @SteveDownes117 Host: @iamrhyssmart Editor: Troy Allen (@TroyAllenMusic)  Follow Mentally Obsessed on Twitter & Instagram: @mentallyobsess. 

We’re joined by voice actress Elsie Lovelock to talk all about her role as Mommy Long Legs from Poppy Playtime chapter 2, join us! Exclusive voice lines from Elsie’s Mommy Long Legs audition. Guest: Elsie Lovelock (Elsie Lovelock) Host: RHYS SMART (@iamrhyssmart) Editor: Troy Allen (TroyAllenMusic)

We're incredibly happy to welcome Jeff Steitzer to the show to talk all about his role as the Multiplayer announcer from the biggest franchises to date, Halo. Jeff and host Rhys Smart talk all about the situation with COVID and how it has impacted them both. Jeff spoke about his experiences with Bungie, and Hayden Christensen visiting the Halo studio in San Francisco.  Guest: Jeff Steitzer Host: @iamrhyssmart Editor: Troy Allen https://mentallyobsessed.com @MentallyObsess on all social media. 

My next guest is known for her role as Mrs. Templeton from my all time favourite SCI-FI TV show, Star Trek Voyager, Queen Myrah in Gears 5, Star Wars and many more iconic roles. This episode contains subjects that may be triggering towards alcohol abuse and suicide, you are not alone! UK (Samaritans) 116 123 Helpline: 0800 917 7650 Email helpline: [email protected]

Steve Downes joins host Rhys Smart talking all about Halo & his radio journey. November 30 at 5PM GMT.

Host Rhys Smart spoke to actress Effie Nkrumah on her role as Astra from Riot Games' Valorant, she spoke about how god is a massive part of her life and she uses the power of god to help maintain her mental health. We both talked Valorant, and what Astra means to us both. You can follow Effie Nkrumah on Instagram: @benumah. Don't forget to also follow the podcast too on all our social media: @mentallyobsess.  Editor: Troy Allen (@TroyAllenMusic) Host: Rhys Smart (@iamrhyssmart) Guest: Effie Nkrumah 

Resident Evil Village actress Bekka Prewitt discusses her role Bela and house Dimitrescu in a recent episode of Mentally Obsessed, Bekka Prewitt also discusses her amazing career in hosting and other work, don't forget to follow Bekka Prewitt beyond the episode at @BekkaPrewitt on Instagram and Twitter. You can also get a signed print from Bela on Streamily: https://streamily.com/bekkaprewitt or https://streamily.com/residentevil - Don't forget to follow the podcast too beyond @MentallyObsess on all other social media, we're also hosting a competition too, for more details head over to the Mentally Obsessed website: https://mentallyobsessed.com.  Editor: Troy Allen (@TroyAllenMusic) Host: Rhys Smart (@iamrhyssmart) Guest: Bekka Prewitt (@BekkaPrewitt)