How We Found Our Purpose: The Advocacy Journey, Brotherhood, and Becoming Who We Needed

In this powerful season finale of HS Brotherhood, hosts Parish and Joey sit down for one of their most honest conversations yet—opening up about how they each found their way into advocacy, what pushed them to share their HS stories publicly, and how their friendship has become a defining force in their lives and in the men’s HS community. Brotherhood AdvocacyTogether, they reflect on the moments that changed everything: • Joey battling fear and stigma before finally hitting “publish” on his first HS video • Parish uses music to cope with pain, then discovers the impact of telling his story • The burnout, the breakthroughs, and the unexpected opportunities that followed • The first time they met in person—and how that moment cemented the future of the Brotherhood • The responsibility and reality of being male advocates in a space where men are rarely visibleThis episode is full of gratitude, brotherhood, vulnerability, and real talk about what it means to carry this condition while trying to help others do the same. They give each other their flowers, honor how far they’ve come, and talk frankly about the emotional and physical weight of advocacy—reminding listeners that even patient leaders are still patients.If you’ve ever felt alone, misunderstood, or unsure where your story fits, this episode will remind you that your voice matters—and you don’t have to carry this alone.Explore HS resources, tools, and community support at hsconnect.org.This podcast was made possible by Moonlake.