The Carroll Connection Podcast

02/10/2025

01/27/2025

***OUT NOW***🧠Episode 205 - Vasilis Axios🧠 On this episode, Vasilis Axios rejoins the podcast for his first appearance since episode 139. Vasilis catches us up on everything that has happened since episode 139 recorded in May of 2023. He explains his journey with running a marathon on every continent and which one was the toughest. We dive into meal prepping, training, and exercise for a marathon. Also, Vasilis talks about the real estate market and all the new things he’s been working on. Then, we discuss the concept of consistency and outlasting competition. Join us in this amazing conversation on marathons, the real estate market, and mental health. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️•••••

01/20/2025

***OUT NOW***🧠Episode 204 - Mason Terra🧠 Mason Terra is an artist. On this episode, Mason opens up about his family dynamic and how supportive his parents were with his art. Mason explains his early interest in rough housing and wrestling with friends. He explains how seeing a fight one day changed his outlook and forced him to join jujitsu. Mason talks about his love for jujitsu and that he even became a teacher for younger children. Also, Mason goes into detail about always loving drawing, coloring, and painting. This love for art led him to share his work on social media and he explains why he does what he does with his artwork. Join us in this authentic conversation on healthy living, art, and mental health. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️•••••

01/06/2025

11/18/2024

***OUT NOW***🧠Episode 202 - Kwon Rabbit🧠Kwon Rabbit is a hip hop artist. On this episode, Kwon opens up about his family dynamic and the relationship he had with his parents. Kwon talks about how his father wasn’t really present in his life and how both his parents struggled with addiction. He explains how his mother did her best to try and support him through his childhood and teens, but ultimately Kwon ended up in the foster care system. Kwon goes into detail about struggling to feel like he was enough and points out some of the negatives of the foster care system. Also, he discusses how music came into his life and that Eminem inspired him to share his story through rap. Join us in this powerful conversation on family, music, and mental health. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️•••••

11/05/2024

10/28/2024

10/14/2024

***OUT NOW***🧠Episode 199 - Ray Lambert🧠Ray Lambert is a licensed psychotherapist. On this episode, Ray opens up about his family dynamic and what it was like living with his father. Ray explains how his parents were able to successfully co-parent and guide him into becoming the man he is today. He talks about playing basketball and focusing more on academics rather than the athletics. Also, Ray discusses his passion for the mental health industry and therapy early on in school. Then, how that drove him to succeed in school and eventually landing him at Boston College to study psychology. Ray talks about his passion for helping others suffering with depression and anxiety. In addition, Ray talks about starting his podcast, Smooth Podcast. Join us in this powerful conversation on psychology, therapy, and mental health. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️•••••

10/07/2024

***OUT NOW***🧠Episode 198 - Matt Sweeney🧠Matt Sweeney is a physical therapist, fitness trainer, and podcaster. On this episode, I’ Matt opens up about his family dynamic and growing up in a small town in Massachusetts. Matt talks about the differences in his childhood experience compared to what children experience today. Also, Matt explains his athletic career and playing multiple different sports and going to an all boys school. He discusses how a major shoulder injury influenced his decision to pursue a career as a physical therapist. Matt goes on to talk about working in the PT industry, but eventually decided to leave and create his own business and podcast, The Rhody Strength Podcast. We dive into the value of podcasting and the importance of having a niche topic. Join us in this energetic conversation about physical therapy, podcasting, and mental health. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️•••••

09/30/2024

***OUT NOW***🧠Episode 197 - Allana Turcotte🧠Allana Turcotte is an holistic nature wellness guide. On this episode, Allana opens up about her family dynamic and what her relationship was like with her sister. Allana explains how she was introduced into competitive dance at a young age. She discusses why dance is so important to her and how it’s lead to her being involved in musicals too. Also, Allana talks about how she left her career in the psychology field and pursued a path of holistic wellness and herbalism. We dive into the concept of healing and how impactful nature is to people. Join us in this healing conversation on dance, holistic wellness, and mental health. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️•••••

09/23/2024

***OUT NOW***🧠Episode 196 - Billy Giannouloudis🧠On this episode, Billy Giannouloudis rejoins the podcast for his first time since appearing on episode 132. Billy walks us through what has happened since February 2023. He talks about going to Michigan State University to host a workshop for students. Billy shares how valuable it is to teach about how powerful the mind is to young students to help them succeed early on in their life. Then, we dove into the discussing of things that happen for you rather than to you in relation to spirituality and religion. We share our interest in the author, Billy Carson, and how he has opened our eyes to new information regarding religion and human creation. Join us in this unique conversation on the power of the mind, spirituality, and mental health. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️•••••

09/16/2024

***OUT NOW***🧠Episode 195 - Soleil Marcotte🧠Soleil Marcotte is a 2nd grade inclusion teacher and small business owner. On this episode, Soleil opens up about her family dynamic and what it was like having to step up from time to time while her father had major health scares. Soleil explains her relationship with her mother and how she influenced her to eventually become a teacher. Also, Soleil talks about being a swimmer and how it helped her form some of her best friendships. She discusses her college path and the importance of getting real life experience in the classroom. Soleil mentions some of the learning curves she had entering her own classroom too. We discuss the value of technology in the classroom and the concept of productive struggling. Join us in this amazing conversation on family, teaching, and mental health. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️•••••

09/09/2024

09/02/2024

🧠Episode 193 - Aaron Ferro🧠Aaron Ferro is co-founder of non-profit, Hope For Providence, aimed to help people who are homeless, suffer from mental health issues, and identifying local RI infrastructure problems. On this episode, Aaron opens up about his family dynamic and being raised in a Cape Verdean family. Aaron discusses the importance of family and community and how that’s lacking in current society. Also, Aaron explains being a creative early on in life and constantly exploring stories. He talks about going to college to study philosophy, but ultimately dropped out and invested into books and a camera. Eventually, Aaron co-founded Hope For Providence and explains why he started as well as sharing his most memorable story documented thus far. Join us in this authentic conversation on community, homelessness, and mental health. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️•••••

08/26/2024

🧠Episode 192 - Zane Propatier🧠On this episode, Zane Propatier rejoins the podcast for his third appearance last one being episode 118. Zane catches us up on everything that has happened since his last episode which was in 2022. He talks about his album release party for ‘10:30’ and what it meant to him having family and friends supporting his music. Also, he explains why he chose to donate the proceeds to St Jude’s and the value in doing that versus keeping the money for profit. Zane discusses the end of an era in terms of his music and switching to finishing his masters. As well as, Zane becoming a therapist and being able to help people in need. We discuss passions and how things change over time. Join us in this valuable conversation on music, therapy, and mental health. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️•••••

08/19/2024

***OUT NOW***🧠Episode 191 - Levi Leland🧠Levi Leland is a creator and guide of edgarallanpoeri.com and ‘A Walking Tour of Poe’s Providence. On this episode, Levi opens up about his family dynamic and the bond he had with his great grandparents. Levi dives into his parents’ marriage and how their divorce affected him as a young teen. During his early teenage years Levi began to fall in love with the history of Edgar Allan Poe. He shares how he traveled to many locations where Poe lived and how his work impacted him. Also, Levi discusses the relationship he had with his father and how his father’s mental health played a major role in his passing. Levi talks about learning about his father’s su***de and explains how we grieved this loss. We dive into the topic of mental illnesses and how society views them in comparison to mental health. Join us in this powerful conversation on Edgar Allan Poe, art, and mental health. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️***TRIGGER WARNING*** - discussion of su***de during podcast•••••

08/05/2024

07/29/2024

***OUT NOW***🧠Episode 189 - Susan Shapiro🧠Susan Shapiro is a compassionate aging hippie and my grandmother. On this episode, Susan opened up about her family dynamic and what it was like watching her mother battle illnesses. Susan explains how all her family stepped up to help and what her relationship was like with her father. Also, Susan discusses what it was like to go to college in New York and how she ended up pursuing a degree in psychology. She talks about supporting many social justice causes ranging from race to gender and everything in between. Susan speaks on the relationship she had with my late grandfather, her late husband - James Carroll Sr. She talks about what he meant to her and how they worked together to have their own small business to support local artists. Join us in this loved filled conversation on family, passion, and mental health. Link in bio and full video available on YouTube🎙️•••••