In this powerful milestone episode, Chuck sits down with Evan Jarschauer, a licensed psychotherapist and nationally recognized mental health interventionist who’s been on the frontlines of crisis for over two decades. From Las Vegas casinos and street corners in Detroit to celebrity homes in Calabasas, Evan shares what it takes to reach people at rock bottom, and how we can all play a role in raising the floor before they fall.
You’ll hear about:
The real-life stories behind mental health interventions
Why “waiting for rock bottom” is outdated and dangerous
Evan’s early work in community mental health and how it shaped his mission
The importance of a “strategically loving approach” in recovery
What Keeping Up with the Kardashians taught him about visibility and vulnerability
Whether you’re facing personal battles or walking beside someone who is, this episode will open your eyes and offer a path forward filled with hope, compassion, and strategy.
Chapters
00:00 – Chuck’s intro + celebrating 200 episodes
03:00 – Meet Evan Jarschauer: mental health interventionist & therapist
05:30 – What an intervention really looks like in 2025
08:45 – Breaking through resistance and denial
12:00 – Stories from the field: from courtrooms to Kardashians
17:20 – How untreated trauma becomes a barrier to recovery
20:50 – Why Evan believes in bringing help to the person, not waiting
25:10 – The problem with outdated mental health systems
28:45 – Advice for families trying to get loved ones help
32:00 – The quote that guides Evan’s work
34:00 – Final message: it’s never too late to step in with love
Take 5 minutes today to think of someone in your life who may be struggling silently. Reach out — not to fix them, but to remind them they're not alone. You never know what wall your message might break through.
Connect with Evan:
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-jarschauer-lmhc-ladc-mcap-icadc-mba-8639b5126/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behavehelp
Website: https://behavioralhelp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behavioralhelpsolutions
Connect with Chuck:
Check out the website: https://www.thecompassionateconnection.com/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-thuss-a9aa044/
Follow on Instagram: @warriorsunmasked
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