Listen "From Anxiety to Peace : Better Mental Health By Rethinking Priorities with Erik DaRosa"
Episode Synopsis
In high-pressure careers, the battle with anxiety and OCD is often a silent struggle. Erik DaRosa reveals how we can improve mental health by breaking that silence. He shares his own journey from "managing anxiety" to hitting a breaking point at 33 years old. He kept his struggles private due to the societal expectations placed on men; now, through his story, he advocates for mental health in the workplace.Erik describes his equilateral triangle approach to healing - combining Western therapy, Eastern practices and the great outdoors. We'll hear about his personal experience with anxiety and OCD and how navigating a high-stress career on Wall Street led him to overcome mental health challenges and embrace authenticity. It's time to break free from the exhausting cycle of maintaining a facade of strength, living in fear of judgment and begin with discovering the power of resilience and self-care.In this episode, you will be able to:Discover the power of resilience in your mental health journey.Uncover the potential for personal growth and fulfillment through career transitions and pursuing your passions.Overcome anxiety and OCD challenges for a more fulfilling life.Explore the healing effects of self-expression through storytelling and its impact on mental wellness.Learn to prioritize self-care and establish healthy boundaries for a balanced life.The key moments in this episode are:00:17:11 - Overcoming Setbacks and Rediscovering Passion00:21:37 - The Journey of Marriage and Mental Health00:34:09 - Living with OCD and anxiety00:36:26 - Breaking the mental health stigma00:39:27 - Re-evaluating priorities00:47:46 - Practicing vulnerability and active listening00:50:48 - Concealing Mental Health Struggles00:54:10 - Equilateral Triangle of HealingConnect with Erik DaRosaWebsitehttps://fromsurvivortothriver.com/ LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/erikdarosa/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/skisherpa/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/erik.darosa.7/Connect with Mike ForresterPodcast Websitehttps://LivingFearlessTodayPodcast.com Coaching Websitehttps://www.hicoachmike.com/ LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hicoachmike/ Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@hicoachmike Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hicoachmike Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/hicoachmike
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