Breaking Barriers: Chance's Journey from Obesity to Mental Wellness
If we can normalize mental health as a disease and everything that comes with it, whether it be addiction or self-harm or suicide, yes, suicide isn't normal, but if we can normalize the discussion around it, yes, then we're doing something properly, as far as I'm concerned.
Ever wondered how someone can lose 250 pounds in just over a year? Meet Chance, known on Instagram as @fat_chance_trying, who joins Stephanie Brown on 'Recovery State of Mind' to share his extraordinary transformation. But this episode goes beyond the numbers on the scale. Chance opens up about the mental health challenges that accompanied his weight loss journey, touching on therapy, coping mechanisms, and the often-taboo subject of suicide.
His candid conversation with Stephanie aims to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction recovery, especially for men. Chance's story is a powerful reminder that with the right support and determination, it's possible to overcome even the most daunting obstacles. Tune in for an inspiring discussion that could be the first step towards your own path to wellness.