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 Passion

00:21:37 - The Journey of Marriage and Mental Health

00:34:09 - Living with OCD and anxiety

00:36:26 - Breaking the mental health stigma

00:39:27 - Re-evaluating priorities

00:47:46 - Practicing vulnerability and active listening

00:50:48 - Concealing Mental Health Struggles

00:54:10 - Equilateral Triangle of Healing

Connect with Erik DaRosa

Website

https://fromsurvivortothriver.com/

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikdarosa/

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/skisherpa/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/erik.darosa.7/

Connect with Mike Forrester

Podcast Website

https://LivingFearlessTodayPodcast.com

Coaching Website

https://www.hicoachmike.com/

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hicoachmike/

Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/@hicoachmike

Facebook

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Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/hicoachmike