In this episode, Jess sits down in-studio with Jason Lacayo — decorated police officer, endurance athlete, podcast host, and mental health advocate — for a candid conversation about what it takes to protect your mental health in a demanding career. Jason opens up about his role supporting first responders, how he helps others navigate mental health challenges, and why the “1% better” mindset guides his days. They talk about the changing culture around men’s mental health, creating safe spaces...
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In this episode, Jess sits down in-studio with Jason Lacayo — decorated police officer, endurance athlete, podcast host, and mental health advocate — for a candid conversation about what it takes to protect your mental health in a demanding career. Jason opens up about his role supporting first responders, how he helps others navigate mental health challenges, and why the “1% better” mindset guides his days. They talk about the changing culture around men’s mental health, creating safe spaces...
19. Nick Bragman on Crohn’s, Setbacks, and Making Peace with a New Path
The Great Detour
40 minutes
5 months ago
19. Nick Bragman on Crohn’s, Setbacks, and Making Peace with a New Path
This conversation is about what happens when life veers off course before it even begins. In this episode, Jess sits down with her friend Nick Bragman to talk about living with Crohn’s disease and the unexpected detour that reshaped everything. Diagnosed at 12, Nick spent his teenage years pushing through discomfort, chasing achievement, and following the plan he believed would lead to success. But just six weeks into college, a surgery complication triggered a health crisis that nearly cost ...
The Great Detour
In this episode, Jess sits down in-studio with Jason Lacayo — decorated police officer, endurance athlete, podcast host, and mental health advocate — for a candid conversation about what it takes to protect your mental health in a demanding career. Jason opens up about his role supporting first responders, how he helps others navigate mental health challenges, and why the “1% better” mindset guides his days. They talk about the changing culture around men’s mental health, creating safe spaces...
