The Power of Speaking Up: Breaking the Silence on Mental Health with Greg Wasserman

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Greg Wasserman—Los Angeles-based relationship broker and head of relationships at RSS.com—to talk about the intersection of mental health, career upheaval, and family milestones. Greg opens up about his struggles with depression, the impact of job loss, and how the birth of his niece set the stage for his own personal “rebirth.”About the Guest:Greg Wasserman is a seasoned former media professional turned relationship broker. Passionate about connecting people and supporting open conversations around mental health, Greg shares his personal journey from a Midwest upbringing to his life in LA, with a focus on authenticity and growth."Life is about Time & Relationships, as you never know where one conversation may go." Greg Wasserman doesn't just believe this, he proves it every day, in his personal and professional life.Main Topics Covered:Navigating career transitions and burnout in the media industry.How losing a job and family dynamics impacted Greg’s mental health.The stigma and loneliness around depression and suicidal ideation—especially for men.The crucial role of support systems and asking for help.Greg’s experience with intensive outpatient therapy, and why self-care and open conversations matter.Rebuilding family relationships and redefining adult roles.Greg’s philosophy on time, relationships, and sharing your story to help others.Quote from the Episode:“If I can have one person go, ‘Greg conveyed what I needed to,’ then that’s it.” – Greg WassermanTimestamps:[00:00:04] Welcome & intros; where Greg calls home[00:01:11] Self-care and exercise as a mental health tool[00:01:41] A niece’s birth as a personal turning point[00:02:21] Greg’s career background, burnout, and job loss[00:06:29] On realizing the depth of depression[00:08:05] Social stigma and loneliness around suicide and mental health for men[00:09:39] Family dynamics and pivotal moments[00:12:05] Breaking down, asking for help, and the importance of partner support[00:22:58] Accessing Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and therapy lessons[00:26:49] Recognizing long-term unhappiness and family relationship patterns[00:35:16] Why Greg shares his story publicly[00:37:15] The value of being vulnerable and supporting others[00:39:25] Greg’s offer to connect with listeners on LinkedIn and a special podcast hosting promoSpecial Offer from the guest:RSS.com, podcast hosting platform. A 1-month free promo code to the audience of The Art of Imperfect Adulting. RSSGETSTARTED. https://rss.com/?via=9f060fGuest offers are often limited-time and limited quantity. If you have an issue redeeming the guest offer please reach out to the guest or vendor directly. Never Miss a Moment of Imperfect AdultingWe invite you to join our email community and let us bring the podcast directly to you! As a subscriber, you'll receive notifications about new episodes, exclusive offers from our amazing guests, and easier access to any of the important links mentioned on the show—no more scrambling to write down websites or remember special codes.Why subscribe?Stay up-to-date without checking your podcast appGet guest offers delivered straight to your inboxAccess all important links in one convenient placeCatch the highlights even when you don't have time to listenAre you ready? Join us at https://www.imperfectadulting.com If you love the show and you'd like to support it directly you can tip the host here https://imperfect-adulting.captivate.fm/supportIf you have a story to share and you'd like to be a guest on The Art of Imperfect Adulting, here are the steps for how you can make that happen. Pitch yourself at https://www.imperfectadulting.com/be-a-guestHere are a few resources that Amy uses to make all this great content. These are affiliate links :-)For livestreaming and recording ECamm https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=amy69Podcast hosting and distribution: Captivate FM https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=ntczmwi Website hosting with Siteground https://www.siteground.com/?referrer_id=9115590Ai Transcription Tool: Castmagic https://get.castmagic.io/ugrmjjrt8ofjFor Email I recently switched to Beehiiv https://www.beehiiv.com?via=Amy-Stonebefore that I used Kit. Books I like and books written by show guests on Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/lists/podcast-guest-authors