Crushing mental health stigma. That is what Dr. Justin Puder considers his primary mission in life right now. He want to reduce stigma around mental health by talking openly about the things we all go through.
With that in mind, he sees himself as a fellow traveler on this journey of life. One who has experienced joy, pain, grief, loss, made mistakes, changed paths, endured, achieved, and created a meaningful life. Although it’s not always easy, he believes in the power of vulnerability and sharing his story with his followers.
On this episode, Dr. J, as he is known to his followers, shares about his own mental health struggles and how his openness has made him a real person to the people who follow him on social media.
With over 575,000 followers on TikTok and over 116,000 followers on Instagram, Dr. J. has truly become a “Mental Health Influencer” that followers and brands believe in. He shares how each life experience has broadened his understanding of human behavior and allowed him to assist more diverse clients with different perspectives, world views, cultures, and difficulties.
As a very social person, he loves engaging with people through social media. He is grateful for all the unique, and hilarious friends and family he has, but most of all, he is enjoying his new role as dad to his newborn son.
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