Men's mental health - Erik DaRosa (You're not alone. You matter. There is hope.)

Erik DaRosa leads a men's mental health support group.  He's helping to change the face of mental health one conversation at a time.  Erik is a mental health advocate and speaker, author, podcast host, and the founder and CEO of From Survivor to Thriver.  You can reach Erik at his website https://fromsurvivortothriver.com.Some of the highlights Erik shares:Why it's so important to have conversations about mental healthYou're not aloneIt's all about empowering people to overcome their challengesGet out of "stuck" and enjoy your own victory storyThriving with anxiety and OCDHow the rituals of OCD helped him feel some control while living in a cauldron of dreadHow people hide their strugglesHow you can tell when someone is being authenticBuilding a communityShattering stigmasMen are problem solvers - we think we need to fix it on our own or we're failuresBeing vulnerable gets easier - I promise - it gets betterVulnerability is not a weakness, it's a strengthPeople want to be seen, heard, understood and to know they're not aloneDon't interrupt, just listenReach out to friendsJoin a support groupBaseball requires a team, no single player can win by himselfErik's "equilateral triangle" of healingLearning how to be presentYou matter.  There is hope.  You have the strength to get through this.  You're not alone.And morePlease share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks!Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety. Listen, Share, and SupportIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may need hope today.Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and help us spread more healing and inspiration to the world.Free Resource for HealingIf you're ready to release stress, calm your mind, and begin healing from within, visit:🌿 https://hopeforhealingfoundation.orgDiscover free resources to help you build confidence, improve relationships, and find peace as you become the champion of your own story.