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Most of us grow up believing therapy is something “other people” need — the broken ones, the dramatic ones, the ones who can’t handle life.

Meanwhile, we white-knuckle our way through anxiety, depression, guilt, and emotional weight like it’s some kind of Olympic event.

In this episode, I’m talking about the two things I spent years avoiding — therapy and medication — and how avoiding them nearly wrecked me long after I got sober.

Because quitting drinking doesn’t magically fix the chaos inside you.

Sometimes, it just turns up the volume on everything you’ve been running from.

You’ll hear:

• Why “I should be fine” is one of the most damaging lies we tell ourselves — especially men.
• The truth about waking up heavy even when your life looks good on paper.
• A story about finally accepting help after 90 stubborn days of insisting I didn’t need it.
• The moment I realized my dad taught me strength — and silence — in the exact same breath.
• A Therapy Track that holds a mirror to the pressure of being a man in a world that tells you not to feel.
• A Sobering Fact that shows just how dangerous emotional silence can be.
• A writing prompt to help you speak the truth you’ve been avoiding — even if it’s only to yourself.

🎧 New episodes every other Wednesday — always under 20 minutes, always tied to a song that matters.

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Therapy Track of the Week: 🎵 To Be a Man — Dax

Sobering Fact: ⚠️ Men are far less likely to seek mental health support — yet nearly four times more likely to die by suicide. Every honest conversation matters.

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Remember — your story’s not over, and you can still rewrite the soundtrack.