Erik DaRosa on Embracing Your Mental Health Journey
You can't meet other people where you're at until you meet yourself where you're at, until you've met your own needs, until you've started to do things for yourself and you've allowed yourself to accept thank yous from other people, to accept that.
How often do we really take the time to understand where we are in our mental health journey? In this episode of 'Steps to Sobriety', host Stephan Neff sits down with Erik DaRosa, the founder of the 'From Survivor to Thriver' podcast. Known affectionately as 'Yoda' by his friends and clients, Erik shares his story of overcoming the stigma surrounding mental health.
He opens up about his personal battles and the years he spent hiding his struggles behind a facade of success. Through candid conversations, Erik emphasizes the importance of acknowledging your own needs and meeting yourself where you are at in life. He discusses the power of community support, the necessity of seeking therapy and medication when needed, and the dangers of using substances as an escape.
This episode is a heartfelt reminder that it's okay not to be okay and that self-care and self-love are crucial in any recovery journey. Tune in for an honest discussion that aims to shatter mental health stigmas and encourage listeners to embrace their vulnerabilities.