Episode 15: Scar Tissue That I Wish You Saw with Joe Bachelier

Episode 15: SCAR TISSUE THAT I WISH YOU SAW with Joe Bachelier.  Joe shares his experiences growing up and the struggles he faced, including the loss of his father and his time at a behavior modification program called Midwest Academy. He describes the intense seminars and processes he had to go through, including beating a towel on the floor and imagining scenarios on a sinking ship. He reflects on the impact of these experiences and questions whether they truly helped or hurt him. He also discusses the role of the staff and the lack of qualified professionals at the school. He discusses the harmful practices and lack of regulation in these types of schools. He emphasizes the need to raise awareness and take action to prevent others from going through similar experiences.  Joe reflects on the impact of movies on his life, particularly The Matrix. He discusses the layers and connections he continues to discover with each viewing.  In the final part of the conversation, Joe opens up about his recent diagnosis of being on the autism spectrum and the journey of self-acceptance.  With his really close tie to music and the feelings that he gets when he listens to it, Joe sums up his life story as "SCAR TISSUE THAT I WISH YOU SAW."Support the show