NOTE: This came from an internal dialog with myself. So, when you see “you”, think of me referring to myself. Lord knows, I am a work in progress and I may not be qualified to give you (the one reading this) advice. We love our freedom of speech. It’s one of the most sacred rights we have, and we should protect it fiercely. But somewhere…
Every year, the fireworks go off. Flags fly. The grills fire up. People post red, white, and blue selfies with captions about freedom, bravery, and patriotism. And every year, I find myself feeling a little… conflicted. Don’t get me wrong—I love this country. I’m incredibly grateful to have been born in the United States. There’s a lot to admire here: our ideals, our innovation, our…
Mental Health Without the Bullsht – Entry #11 IMPORTANT NOTE: I am NOT a mental health professional. If you need help, I STRONGLY encourage you to seek it, and you can start here. This series of blog posts is me candidly sharing my deeply personal experiences with you (with some tears along the way). We’ve Never Been More “Connected”—and More Alone We’ve got smartphones, group…
Let’s cut through the bullshit. AI is not your friend. It’s not your therapist, not your priest, and it sure as hell isn’t your soulmate. It’s a tool. A powerful, sometimes brilliant, sometimes dangerous tool. And when you start thinking it’s something else, when you start confusing output with empathy, you’re walking into a trap. Stop Hugging the Table Saw You don’t fall in love…
Mental Health Without the Bullsht – Entry #9 IMPORTANT NOTE: I am NOT a mental health professional. If you need help, I STRONGLY encourage you to seek it, and you can start here. This series of blog posts is me candidly sharing my deeply personal experiences with you (with some tears along the way). Let’s Talk About the Tough Guy Lie “Man up.” “Don’t cry.”…
Mental Health Without the Bullsht – Entry #8 IMPORTANT NOTE: I am NOT a mental health professional. If you need help, I STRONGLY encourage you to seek it, and you can start here. This series of blog posts is me candidly sharing my deeply personal experiences with you (with some tears along the way). Tired of Hearing the Same Damn Advice? “Just go outside.” “Drink…
Mental Health Without the Bullsht – Entry #7 IMPORTANT NOTE: I am NOT a mental health professional. If you need help, I STRONGLY encourage you to seek it, and you can start here. This series of blog posts is me candidly sharing my deeply personal experiences with you (with some tears along the way). We Love a Clean Story Rock bottom. Breakthrough. Recovery. Redemption. Done….
Mental Health Without the Bullsht – Entry #6 IMPORTANT NOTE: I am NOT a mental health professional. If you need help, I STRONGLY encourage you to seek it, and you can start here. This series of blog posts is me candidly sharing my deeply personal experiences with you (with some tears along the way). You Know the Type The ones who always say they’re “good.”…
Mental Health Without the Bullsht – Entry #5 IMPORTANT NOTE: I am NOT a mental health professional. If you need help, I STRONGLY encourage you to seek it, and you can start here. This series of blog posts is me candidly sharing my deeply personal experiences with you (with some tears along the way). Let’s Get One Thing Straight: Burnout Isn’t Just About Being Tired…
Mental Health Without the Bullsht – Entry #4 IMPORTANT NOTE: I am NOT a mental health professional. If you need help, I STRONGLY encourage you to seek it, and you can start here. This series of blog posts is me candidly sharing my deeply personal experiences with you (with some tears along the way). When You Hear “Addiction,” What Comes to Mind? Needles. Bottles. Rehab….