Erik DaRosa on Mental Health: Building a Community of Healing
Episode Overview
Erik DaRosa shares his personal journey of silent suffering and eventual advocacy work The equilateral triangle of healing: Talk therapy, Eastern medicine, and nature therapy The importance of normalizing mental health discussions and building a supportive community Meeting people where they are in their journey The power of support and understanding
There's a point in time when you give a smile, it just shows that you're different, that you get them. You don't even have to have that conversation. You don't have to even share whether or not you've had your own lived experience. That smile just recognizes that I see you.
Ever wished you could talk about mental health without feeling judged? Erik DaRosa, founder of From Survivor to Thriver, dreams of a world where that's possible. Known as 'Yoda' to his friends, Erik joins Caitlyn Dorsey on The Abundance Alchemist Podcast to break down the barriers around mental health conversations. With his own experiences and advocacy work, Erik sheds light on how crucial community is for healing.
He introduces the idea of an 'Equilateral Triangle of Healing', blending talk therapy, Eastern medicine, and nature to support mental well-being. Caitlyn and Erik dive into how stigma impacts our mental health and the steps we can take to build a supportive team around us. This episode is a heartfelt discussion that reminds us we're not alone in our struggles and that it's perfectly okay to not always be okay.
Tune in to understand how a strong support system can make all the difference.