The Many Faces of Healing: Breaking the Silence around Dissociative Identity Disorder with Mike Cuevas

In this deeply moving episode of Balance and Breakthroughs with Will, host Will Singleton sits down with author, father, and mental health advocate Mike Cuevas, whose story challenges everything we think we know about identity, healing, and strength.Mike is the author of The Many Faces of Me, a raw and courageous memoir about living with dissociative identity disorder (DID). Formerly known as multiple personality disorder, DID is often misunderstood and stigmatized—and Mike is here to change that narrative.With honesty, vulnerability, and profound insight, he shares how trauma shaped his nervous system, how shame and silence nearly cost him everything, and how safety, compassion, and courage helped him reclaim his life.This conversation goes far beyond diagnosis. Mike opens up about masculinity, cultural expectations, fatherhood, generational healing, and what it truly means to accept every part of yourself—even the ones born out of survival. From facing trauma head-on, to rebuilding relationships, to becoming a “mountain of support” for his children, Mike’s journey is a powerful reminder that we are not broken—we adapted to survive.Together, Will and Mike explore:The difference between asking “What’s wrong with me?” and “What happened to me?”How shame and stigma around mental health harm futures, not just feelingsWhy safety is the foundation of healingWhat self-care looks like when you’re learning to work with your nervous system, not against itHow courage, compassion, and presence can break generational cyclesThis episode is for anyone who has ever felt fragmented, misunderstood, or afraid to speak their truth—especially men navigating mental health in silence.You are not alone. You are not broken. And every part of you has a story worth honoring.To purchase Mike's book, please click hereTo connect with Mike, please visit:InstagramWebsite👉 SUBSCRIBE TO THE BALANCE & BREAKTHROUGHS YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW 👈⭐ CONNECT WITH WIL SINGLETON ON SOCIAL MEDIA ⭐➡️ Instagram➡️ Facebook➡️ Linkedin➡️ Website➡️ TikTok