Five Favorite Feel-Good YouTube Channels

​Even mental health counselors need to manage our mental health, and one of my favorite ways to unwind after a long day is to snuggle my pets and watch some relaxing videos.  

That being said, here are five of my favorite channels and what I love about them.  I hope you like them, too!  

Midwest Magic Cleaning - YouTube
What I love about this channel:  The content creator has so much compassion for people with mental health issues, health conditions, or disabilities that have contributed to their homes becoming extremely messy, especially those homes where the occupants have been hoarding.  He discloses in his videos that he’s been diagnosed with autism, and enjoys cleaning and organizing - for FREE for these people who need his services.   Sometimes there are curse words, so this may not be suitable for children.  

Tasting History with Max Miller - YouTube
What I love about this channel:  Max Miller started his videos while laid off from his job during the pandemic.  He combined his love of history with his love of cooking, and voila!  He now has a huge following across several social media platforms.   He does an excellent job on research and never delves into politics.  He makes me want to cook more!  (And yes, I bought his cookbook!) 

Nerdforge - YouTube
What I love about this channel:  These creators have amazing talent!  The first video I ever watched was the one where they made the book cover for The Lord of the Rings, and I’ve been hooked since.  They are not afraid to try anything, and show how they do it.   Not all videos may be suitable for children.  
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Mountain Rug Cleaning - YouTube
What I love about this channel:  There’s just something so satisfying about seeing those dirty carpets come so clean.  I know, it sounds boring, right?  For some of us, though, the white noise of the rhythmic machines and water spraying combined with the slow, repetitive motion of the cleaning is just so soothing. 
 
Ze Frank - YouTube
What I love about this channel:  When I just want to laugh at inappropriate jokes while learning something new, Ze Frank is the go-to guy.  His True Facts and Creepy Dave videos get me giggling at the adolescent humor.  DEFINITELY not for kids, as these videos are peppered with innuendo.  If you have kids and want to share the educational content, though, he does have a playlist for younger audiences. 

Here’s hoping one or more of the above channels will help you relax, destress, and/or lower your anxiety, too. Please let me know in the comments what your favorite video channels are, and I may use them in an upcoming post.  

Heidi Jameson, LMHC is the founder of The Mangroves Seeds of Change, LLC.  You can read more about her here. ​

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