Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
#289 Stephen Brophy
#289 Stephen Brophy
#289 Stephen Brophy
Thursday 4th August 2016
Reality TV producer Stephen Brophy opens up about his battles with depression, addiction, and social anxiety on 'Mental Illness Happy Hour'.
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Get the buttons here!Stephen Brophy: Battling Demons with Humor and Honesty
I think my biggest issue, my biggest lifelong issue, which went pretty much undiagnosed until, was profound depression, profound clinical depression coupled with- and I don't really know that this was part of their diagnosis, but I had extreme social anxiety, which I was really good at masking, but I still had like extreme.
Ever wondered how someone in the high-pressure world of reality TV copes with mental illness and addiction? In this episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', host Paul Gilmartin chats with Stephen Brophy, a reality TV producer known for 'Somebody's Gotta Do It'. Stephen lays bare his life-long struggles with depression, social anxiety, and unrequited love obsessions that started in childhood.
But that's not all—he also talks about his journey to sobriety, including the shocking details of smoking speed through a broken light bulb and overcoming prescription opiate addiction. Stephen's story is a rollercoaster of emotions, and his candidness brings both humor and raw honesty to the table. He and Paul delve into the deep connection between mental illness and addiction, emphasizing the need for more resources and community support.
If you're looking for a conversation that mixes heartfelt storytelling with practical advice, this episode offers a blend of empathy, humor, and real-life insights. Tune in to hear how Stephen's experiences can shed light on your own struggles or those of someone you care about.