**CLIP** -- Judge Janeice Martin

Kyle Plussa
5 Oct 202305:10

Summary

TLDRThe speaker discusses the importance of mental health and its stigma in society, emphasizing the need for a balanced 'mental diet' to maintain well-being. They highlight the negative impact of stress and certain media on mental health, advocating for stress management and mindful consumption of movies and shows. The speaker also addresses the correlation between diet and mental health disorders, such as anxiety and ADHD, urging for a reduction in sugary and fried foods. They commend the younger generation for reducing the stigma around mental health and stress the significance of self-care and healthy eating in supporting recovery and wellness.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿค” Mental health still carries a stigma, with different societal reactions compared to physical health discussions.
  • ๐Ÿง˜ Paying attention to mental diet, including stress management and media consumption, is crucial for maintaining mental health.
  • ๐ŸŽฌ The speaker avoids horror movies and psychological thrillers to maintain a sense of calm and peace, emphasizing the impact of media on mental state.
  • ๐Ÿง  Stress is identified as a key enemy to mental health, highlighting the importance of managing stress levels.
  • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸŽ“ A young man's severe anxiety disorder was exacerbated by his consumption of zombie movies and violent video games, illustrating the connection between media and mental health.
  • ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Diet plays a significant role in mental health, with certain foods potentially worsening anxiety, depression, and ADHD symptoms.
  • ๐ŸŒฑ The speaker advocates for a diet rich in whole, unprocessed foods to support mental well-being.
  • ๐Ÿ’Š The importance of diet is compared to medication adherence for individuals in mental health court, emphasizing the role of nutrition in recovery.
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ The speaker expresses gratitude for CIT (Crisis Intervention Training) and its role in dealing with mental health issues within the criminal justice system.
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Recognition of the younger generation's efforts in reducing the stigma around mental health and their higher rates of mental health disorders.
  • โ˜• The speaker personally avoids energy drinks, preferring traditional coffee, suggesting personal choices in managing mental health.

Q & A

  • Why is there a stigma associated with mental health compared to physical health?

    -There is a societal stigma because people are not as open about discussing their mental health as they are about their physical health, such as going to the gym. This could be due to a lack of understanding or comfort in discussing mental health issues.

  • What does the speaker mean by 'mental diet'?

    -The 'mental diet' refers to what we expose our minds to, including stress management, the type of media we consume, and the experiences we engage with, which can impact our mental health.

  • How does the speaker suggest managing stress to protect mental health?

    -The speaker suggests being mindful of what we expose ourselves to, such as avoiding horror movies and psychological thrillers, which can contribute to anxiety and stress.

  • What impact can consuming certain types of media have on mental health?

    -Consuming violent or anxiety-inducing media, like zombie movies or violent video games, can exacerbate mental health issues, particularly anxiety disorders.

  • Why did the speaker mention a young man from mental health court?

    -The speaker used the young man's case to illustrate how a constant exposure to violent media can contribute to severe anxiety disorders and the importance of addressing such behaviors.

  • What is the speaker's view on the relationship between diet and mental health?

    -The speaker believes that diet plays a significant role in mental health, with certain foods potentially worsening anxiety, depression, and ADHD type disorders.

  • What dietary advice does the speaker give to support mental health?

    -The speaker advises to avoid sugary and fried foods, reduce consumption of energy drinks, and include more whole, unprocessed plant foods in one's diet.

  • How does the speaker describe the importance of diet for individuals in mental health court?

    -The speaker emphasizes that for individuals in mental health court, their diet is as important as their medication regimen in supporting their recovery and well-being.

  • What is the speaker's opinion on the current generation's approach to discussing mental health?

    -The speaker praises the current generation for significantly reducing the stigma around mental illness and being more open to discussing mental health issues.

  • Why is the speaker thankful for CIT and its inclusion in the training module?

    -The speaker is thankful for CIT because it helps in dealing with mental health issues in the criminal justice system correctly, which is crucial given the prevalence of such issues.

  • What is the significance of the speaker's mention of their own and their wife's avoidance of energy drinks?

    -The speaker uses personal example to emphasize the importance of being mindful of what one consumes, suggesting that traditional, less stimulating beverages like coffee can be healthier alternatives.

Outlines

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๐Ÿง  Mental Health and Its Societal Stigma

This paragraph discusses the societal stigma associated with mental health and the importance of addressing it openly. It contrasts the reactions to someone working on their mental health versus someone going to the gym, highlighting the need for a change in attitude. The speaker emphasizes the impact of stress as an 'enemy' and the significance of a 'mental diet,' which includes what we expose ourselves to in terms of media and entertainment. The paragraph also touches upon the influence of diet on mental health, particularly anxiety, and the importance of a balanced diet for those dealing with mental health disorders. It concludes with a call to action for self-care and support for others, especially in the context of mental health court and the criminal justice system.

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โ˜•๏ธ Personal Experience with Energy Drinks

In this paragraph, the speaker shares a personal anecdote about their own habits regarding energy drinks, stating that neither they nor their wife consume such products. Instead, they prefer to drink traditional coffee, a beverage that has been a part of their family's routine for generations. The speaker's grandfather is mentioned as an example of someone who has consistently consumed this type of coffee throughout his life, suggesting a preference for traditional and healthier alternatives to modern energy drinks.

Mindmap

Keywords

๐Ÿ’กMental Health

Mental health refers to a person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It is fundamental to understanding the video's theme, as the speaker discusses the importance of acknowledging and working on mental health just as one would with physical health. The script mentions the stigma associated with mental health and the need for a more open dialogue about it, comparing it to the more accepted practice of discussing physical exercise routines.

๐Ÿ’กStigma

Stigma is a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person. In the context of the video, it refers to the negative and often unfair attitudes society holds towards individuals who openly discuss their mental health issues. The speaker contrasts the reactions to discussing mental health with those to discussing physical health routines, highlighting the need to reduce this stigma.

๐Ÿ’กMental Diet

The term 'mental diet' is used metaphorically in the script to describe the mental and emotional inputs one consumes, such as thoughts, experiences, and media. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being mindful of this 'diet' to protect and enhance mental health. An example from the script is the speaker's personal choice to avoid horror movies and psychological thrillers to maintain a sense of calm and peace.

๐Ÿ’กStress Management

Stress management involves the strategies and techniques used to deal with stress in a healthy way. It is a key component of the speaker's discussion on mental health, as they suggest that paying attention to what one exposes oneself to, including stressors, is crucial for maintaining mental well-being. The script implies that effective stress management can contribute to a healthier mental state.

๐Ÿ’กAnxiety Disorder

An anxiety disorder is a mental health condition characterized by excessive and persistent worry and fear that interferes with daily life. The speaker uses this term to illustrate the real impact of mental health issues and the importance of addressing them. The script mentions the misdiagnosis and overmedication of anxiety, as well as its increasing prevalence among younger generations.

๐Ÿ’กDiet (in relation to mental health)

In the context of this video, 'diet' is used to refer to the types of food one consumes and how it can affect mental health. The speaker suggests that certain foods can exacerbate conditions like anxiety, depression, and ADHD. The script provides an example of how the speaker advises against starting the day with high-sugar energy drinks, which can 'put gasoline on the anxiety disorder fire'.

๐Ÿ’กCriminal Justice

Criminal justice is the system of practices and institutions of governments directed at maintaining social control, deterring and mitigating crime, or sanctioning those who violate laws. The speaker mentions the impact of mental health on this system, indicating that there is a need to understand and address mental health issues within the context of criminal justice, such as through CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) training.

๐Ÿ’กCrisis Intervention Team (CIT)

A Crisis Intervention Team is a specialized group within law enforcement that is trained to deal with situations involving individuals with mental health issues. The speaker praises the importance of CIT training in the script, noting its role in helping law enforcement officers to respond appropriately to mental health crises.

๐Ÿ’กWellness

Wellness is a state of being in good health, both physically and mentally, and is often used to describe a holistic approach to health and self-care. The speaker connects the concept of wellness to mental health, suggesting that maintaining a balanced lifestyle, including proper diet and stress management, is critical for supporting recovery and overall well-being.

๐Ÿ’กSugary Foods

Sugary foods are those high in sugar content, often consumed for a quick energy boost but potentially harmful if overconsumed. The speaker warns against the negative effects of sugary foods on mental health, particularly anxiety disorders, and advises reducing their intake as part of a strategy for better mental health.

๐Ÿ’กSelf-Care

Self-care refers to the actions people take to look after their own health and well-being. In the script, the speaker encourages self-care practices such as taking walks and eating healthily as part of a comprehensive approach to mental health maintenance and support for recovery.

Highlights

Mental health is still stigmatized compared to physical health, with different reactions to discussing mental vs physical diets.

Stress is identified as the enemy and managing it is crucial for mental health.

Paying attention to mental diet, including stress management and media consumption, is important for mental health protection.

The speaker avoids horror movies and thrillers to maintain calmness and peace for daily job energy.

A young man's severe anxiety was exacerbated by a diet of zombie movies and violent video games.

Anxiety is a real disorder, possibly misdiagnosed and overmedicated, with increasing rates.

Today's students are part of a generation that has reduced stigma around mental illness but also experiences higher rates of mental health disorders.

Exposure to certain images and experiences, as well as diet, can negatively impact anxiety disorders.

Consuming energy drinks can fuel anxiety disorders, while a healthier diet may help manage them.

Certain foods can be detrimental for individuals battling anxiety, depression, and ADHD.

The speaker advocates for a careful diet, avoiding sugary and fried foods, and eating whole foods.

For those in mental health court, diet is as important as medication in supporting recovery and wellness.

The speaker expresses gratitude for the younger generation's openness in discussing mental health.

Mental health's impact on criminal justice is acknowledged, with a call for correct handling.

CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) training is praised for helping to deal with mental health in the criminal justice system.

The speaker emphasizes the importance of self-care, including exercise and diet, for mental health professionals and clients.

The speaker personally avoids energy drinks, advocating for traditional coffee and a simple, healthy lifestyle.

Transcripts

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abely going a little deeper now back to

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mental health which is where this this

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episode's going to be in that module um

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mental health is Health uh there's so

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much stigma today with someone who says

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they are working on their mental health

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versus someone who says they're going to

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work out at the gym when we started a

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chat said I work out every morning if

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some if You' have said uh I'm I work on

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my mental health every morning it has a

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different tone to it a different

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reaction we're not as open about talking

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about our diet our mental diet as we are

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our physical diet uh our our stress is

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the enemy stress is the enemy in my

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world how important is it that we track

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our mental diet of what goes in and how

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it works in our

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minds well so I would have two answers

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to that question um I think the way you

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mean it is paying attention to uh to

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what we expose ourselves to in order to

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protect our mental health uh so that

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could include Stress Management it could

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also include uh honestly for me um I'm

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careful about what kind of movies and

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shows I watch um I've grown out of

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horror movies and psychological

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thrillers because um I need something

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that actually helps me feel calm and

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peaceful um in order to have the energy

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and strength I need to to do my day job

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so um I think it's important that people

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pay attention to that I had a young man

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years ago in mental health court and he

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had a Non-Stop diet of of zombie movies

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and violent video games and and you know

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it took me a while to persuade him that

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his really severe anxiety disorder was

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not being helped by those I also want to

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talk about diet diet we know and I'll

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use the anxi anxiety example anxiety is

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a disorder that is real I'm a firm

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believer I think it perhaps gets

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misdiagnosed and and sometimes

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overmedicated

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but rates of incidents are going way up

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on anxiety and your students um are part

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of a generation that's done so much to

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dial down stigma on mental illness they

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are also and this is maybe two sides of

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the same coin they are experiencing

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mental health disorders at a much higher

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rate than my age group did um being

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careful about not only what images and

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and experience they expose themselves to

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but also food if they are starting their

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day off as most college kids do with a

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monster or a rock star or two or three

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of them they are putting gasoline on

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that anxiety disorder fire um certain

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foods believe it or not are really bad

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for persons battling anxiety they're

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also can be bad for depression they also

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can be bad for ADHD type disorders um

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we've learned a lot about that and I try

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not to be too preachy about it but I

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myself am very careful about what I take

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in um and I do try gently to support not

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only uh the clients we serve but also

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the team members um in uh taking care of

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themselves take a walk uh after dinner

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or before breakfast um try to cut back

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on the rock stars try to stay away from

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really sugary stuff or fried stuff try

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to eat some plants in their whole

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original condition um not super

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processed stuff but it is um It's Tricky

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but it is critical to understand that

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for a lot of the folks particularly in

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mental health court um they what they

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eat is every bit as important as keeping

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up with their medication regimen in

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terms of trying to help support their

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recovery and their Wellness so yeah

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there's a there's a lot to work with in

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what your your question called to mind

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you mentioned our this generation is uh

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kind of knock the door off the hinges

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when it comes to talking about mental

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health thank you I mentioned mental

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health briefly in one of my earlier

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lectures in in in the class module two

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or three involving use of force and

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objective reasonableness and um I was I

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had so many comments of Praise that I'm

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talking about mental health and that

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kind of like oh I need to there's an

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entire module of mental health entire

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week where we're going to talk about

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mental health and how it impacts

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criminal justice today because whether

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it was nobody grew up as a kid playing

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tops Rob I want to go work with mental

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health but it's the reality that that

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we're here we're dealing with this and

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we need to deal with it correctly and

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that's why I'm so thankful for CIT and

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that we talk about that in the module

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and I know you've been through the

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training with us and you're a big

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supporter of that and that's big part of

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why this community is so special um so

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uh going to um now a big part of that

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equation well hold on before I go that

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is you mentioned the energy drinks I

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don't drink my wife and I don't drink

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any of that stuff I drink cup of coffee

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the same coffee my grandpa's drank for

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his entire life and he Liv

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