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On a personal level, this is the most important podcast I've ever done. @Cameron and I talk with @milesfisher about surviving the loss of siblings, mental health, and of course a bit of crypto. Some thoughts on mental health I'd like to share below: https://anchor.fm/blamo-media
Getting a therapist has been the greatest gift I've ever given myself. My only regret is not understanding this was an option sooner.
There is way too much stigma and shame around mental health, especially for men. We are raised to believe vulnerability is weakness. When in fact being vulnerable and asking for help is the greatest strength of all. It makes us better and ultimately saves lives.
Individual therapy/group therapy is for everyone. I wish I knew this earlier. We openly talk about the health of our bodies, but are ashamed to do the same about the health of our minds (the most important part). This shame and secrecy is so much of the problem.
Therapy has helped me become a better version of myself in every part of my life. It's made me better in my personal life and a much better leader in my professional life. And there's no upper bound on improvement. These skills never stop growing if u continue to put in the work.
Below are some books that have profoundly impacted me and helped me on my journey. I've listed them out in the order in which I read them.
I started my journey here:
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma.
Author: Bessel van der Kolk M.D. https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma.
Author: Bessel van der Kolk M.D. https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748
Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma
Author: Peter Levine https://www.amazon.com/Waking-Tiger-Healing-Peter-Levine/dp/155643233X
Author: Peter Levine https://www.amazon.com/Waking-Tiger-Healing-Peter-Levine/dp/155643233X
Facing Codependence: What It Is, Where It Comes from, How It Sabotages Our Lives
Author: Pia Mellody https://www.amazon.com/Facing-Codependence-Where-Comes-Sabotages/dp/0062505890
Author: Pia Mellody https://www.amazon.com/Facing-Codependence-Where-Comes-Sabotages/dp/0062505890
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
Author: Brené Brown https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Imperfection-Think-Supposed-Embrace/dp/159285849X
Author: Brené Brown https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Imperfection-Think-Supposed-Embrace/dp/159285849X
In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness
Author: Peter Levine https://www.amazon.com/Unspoken-Voice-Releases-Restores-Goodness/dp/1556439431
Author: Peter Levine https://www.amazon.com/Unspoken-Voice-Releases-Restores-Goodness/dp/1556439431
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My therapy journey started about 2.5 years ago. As I mentioned above, my only regret is not understanding there was something here for me sooner. Nonetheless, I am grateful to be on my way and humbled by our human capacity to heal, learn, and grow.
