E146: Stories Heal: A Conversation with Eric Hodos

Our goal with this podcast has always been to stop the stigma surrounding mental health, to normalize the conversation and to share stories so people feel less alone. Often men’s mental health is stigmatized even more than women, but the truth is we all struggle and all need help. When we recorded this episode it was in November, which was Movemeber: Men’s Mental Health month. We love that there is a specific month to put the spotlight on men’s mental health, but it is a topic that we should be talking about all year long.

Eric shares his journey from childhood to present day. This is a story of resilience, broken cycles of abuse, vulnerability, asking for help, and rising above adversity. The tools he uses are ones that many resist because of their background, upbringing, or beliefs, but Eric shares with us how therapy and medication truly changed his life. 

Taking care of our mental health day to day, when tragedy strikes, when we are broken down, when we are in crisis, or all of the above is hard to do. We hope that Eric’s story can bring you hope, encouragement, and feel less alone.

Also…be sure to check out Eric and his band, The Altered Egos  incredible music (which you hear in this episode) and their Instagram.

Xo,

Amy & Sarah

TW: Discussion of physical abuse and substance abuse 

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