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. — 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.