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The Carroll Connection Podcast
Hosted by Jared Carroll · EN
Join your host, Jared Carroll, in connecting with everyday people while sharing their trials and tribulations as an individual. Working towards promoting brands and positive energy while talking about the power of mental health. Motivating individuals to be more open-minded and having those face-to-face conversations like we once did. Real life conversations with real life people.
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#241 - Drent
2w ago01:20:36Tap to summarizeDrent is a trauma informed rapper. On this episode, Drent opens up about his family dynamic and explains what his relationship was like with his parents. Drent discusses going through an extremely traumatic experience starting at around 9 years old. He talks about how this affected his life. Also, Drent walks us through his high school life and going to community college, but switching up to focus on his music. Drent opens about his eating disorder and how he raps about that in his music. We discuss trauma and how much therapy has helped him as well as influence his music. Join us in this authentic conversation on trauma, music, and mental health. The Five Pillars to Create a Meaningful Life Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9kXIt9u
Transcribe →#240 - Ethan de Aguiar
4w ago01:24:16Tap to summarizeEthan de Aguiar is a filmmaker. On this episode, Ethan opens up about his family dynamic growing up Portuguese. He dives into getting into skateboarding at an early age and picking up a camera to film his friends. Ethan discusses how this was an introduction in filmmaking and video production. Then, he went to college and eventually landed a job editing videos for weddings. Eventually, Ethan left this career and launched his own business taking on work that he found interesting while also creating documentaries on YouTube. Join us in this passionate conversation, on purpose, filmmaking, and mental health. The Five Pillars to Create a Meaningful Life Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9kXIt9u
Transcribe →#239 - Eric Lozito
Jun 2901:06:37Tap to summarizeOn this episode, Eric Lozito rejoins the podcast for his third appearance. Eric catches us up on everything that has happened in his life since episode 44 which aired in 2021. He talks about struggling with seizures and going through a long process to discover he has epilepsy. Eric explains how stressful and scary receiving that diagnosis was and what some of his episodes were like. Also, he discusses overcoming his epilepsy and not allowing it to define him. Eric continues to work in the cannabis industry too. He mentions some of his likes and dislikes with the state of the industry. Join us in this awesome conversation on cannabis, managing life with epilepsy, and mental health. The Five Pillars to Create a Meaningful Life Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9kXIt9u
Transcribe →#238 - Emily LeJeune
Jun 1501:20:38Tap to summarizeEmily LeJeune is a digital product owner and content creator. On this episode, Emily opens up about her family dynamic and what it was like to growing up. Emily discusses her path during high school and how an injury derailed her aspirations of the military. This injury steered Emily into multiple different jobs and eventually climbing the corporate ladder which she was extremely successful at. Then, covid happened and changed everything for Emily as she chose to focus on her mental health instead of the stress of her job. Emily launched a career as a content creator and digital product owner and that allowed her to connect with amazing creators too. Join us in this motivating conversation on hard work, overcoming odds, and mental health. The Five Pillars to Create a Meaningful Life Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9kXIt9u
Transcribe →#237 - Scotland Trip Recap
Jun 800:30:46Tap to summarizeOn this episode, Elyse Beauregard rejoins the podcast to recap another international trip. This time we discuss our latest family trip to Scotland in May 2026. We dive into the concept of traveling internationally with family or friends and how valuable it is. Also, Elyse and I touch on how little American culture impacts certain aspects of Scotland and other countries overseas. We share our favorite moments and some of the lessons we learned during our trip. Join us in this great conversation on family, travel, and mental health. The Five Pillars to Create a Meaningful Life Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9kXIt9u
Transcribe →#236 - Alexandra Bonugli
May 401:17:11Tap to summarizeAlexandra Bonugli is a salon manager and model. On this episode, Alexandra opens up about her family dynamic and what it was like growing up with a sister close in age. Alexandra talks about participating in dance during her childhood and how it helped her build important life skills. She goes into detail about overcoming a traumatic experience during her senior year of high school and how it changed her direction in life. We discuss how she go into working with hair and what led her to try out modeling. Alexandra explains how modeling is a fun hobby that helps her destress and express herself too Join us in this powerful conversation on taking control of your life, finding a fun hobby, and mental health. The Five Pillars to Create a Meaningful Life Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9kXIt9u
Transcribe →#235 - Tyler Valerio
Apr 1301:19:17Tap to summarize***TRIGGER WARNING - Conversations about severe mental health struggles*** On this episode, Tyler Valerio rejoins the podcast for the first time since his last appearance on episode 146. Tyler catches us up on everything that has happened since the episode aired in 2023. He talks about going on a bachelors trip that lead him into psychosis. Tyler shares details about his experience during psychosis and what it felt like. Also, discusses reaching a turning point in his mental health battle with being bipolar where he posted on the internet looking for answers. This decision changed the course of Tyler's life and opened up a new opportunity to try Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). Tyler explains his journey during TMS and how he wanted to document the process in hopes to help educate others. Join us in this authentic conversation on therapy, advocacy, and mental health. The Five Pillars to Create a Meaningful Life Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9kXIt9u
Transcribe →#234 - Buffmetal Justin
Mar 2301:18:16Tap to summarizeBuffmetal Justin is a musician. On this episode, Buffmetal Justin dives into his family dynamic and getting some of his personality from his father. Buffmetal Justin talks about developing an early love for music specifically metal. He explains that he decided to join the Army after high school and spent 7 years in it. Afterwards, he goes into deciding to lean back into music and truly be himself. Buffmetal Justin dives into how much he values creating and reviewing music in his space. We discuss the importance of being consistent at something and how being yourself is always the better path to pursue. Join us in this rock heavy conversation about metal music, consistency, and mental health. The Five Pillars to Create a Meaningful Life Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9kXIt9u
Transcribe →#233 - Andre Marines
Mar 1601:15:50Tap to summarizeAndre Marines is an entrepreneur. On this episode, Andre opens up about his family dynamic and growing up in a household where his parents co-parented to give him a chance at success. Andre dives into his early love for baseball and MMA during his youth. We share our experiences playing youth sports and how valuable it was for us growing up. Also, he explains how his father introduced him to real estate at an early age which eventually allowed him to get into the industry. Andre discusses some of the important factors in buying a house and how forming a relationship with his clients is necessary. We talk about the importance of perseverance in pursuing passions too. Join us in this passionate conversation on business, real estate, and mental health. The Five Pillars to Create a Meaningful Life Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9kXIt9u
Transcribe →#232 - Brennan Fromm
Mar 901:17:35Tap to summarizeBrennan Fromm is an actor and model. On this episode, Brennan opens up about his family dynamic and what it was like growing up. Brennan dives into some of the struggles of going through high school during covid. We discuss the issue that future generations will face after losing multiple years of face to face schooling. Also, Brennan talks about his battle with crippling OCD and explains his journey working to live with it. He mentions being introduced to alternative medicine called neurofeedback therapy which helps regulate brainwave activity and is shown to help many struggling with their mental health. We dive into the importance of alternative medicines and focusing on your mental health before worrying about other things in life. Join us in this powerful conversation on acting, alternative medicine, and mental health. The Five Pillars to Create a Meaningful Life Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9kXIt9u
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