Jay Casale
Jay Casale
The Essential Lighter Side: Author/Filmmaker/Newspaper Man
The Essential Lighter Side: Author/Filmmaker/Newspaper Man
The Essential Lighter Side: Author/Filmmaker/Newspaper Man
Wednesday 27th May 2020
Join Jay Casale and Eric Shapiro as they discuss mental health, creative careers, and fatherhood in this engaging episode of 'The Lighter Side'.
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91 minutes
Informative
Hopeful
Engaging
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Thought-provoking
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Author:
Jay Casale
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Categories:
Body & Mind
Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
Comedic Journeys
Relationships & Community
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Get the buttons here!Eric Shapiro's Multifaceted Journey: From Mental Health to Indie Films
I did alternative therapy, I did energy, healing, medicine and psychology never helped me, right, but surprisingly I was never a woo-woo person, but the energy stuff really helped.
Ever feel like you're juggling too many balls at once? Meet Eric Shapiro, who’s not just catching them but throwing in a few flips for good measure. In this episode of 'The Lighter Side with Jay', Eric sits down with Jay to chat about their shared mental health struggles and the relentless pursuit of 'enough'. They both admit to overthinking everything, but Eric’s story takes an intriguing turn. Despite his self-doubt, Eric has carved out an impressive career.
From indie filmmaker to ghostwriter, and now the proud runner of a successful independent newspaper, his path is anything but ordinary. The conversation dives into how alternative therapy provided a lifeline when traditional methods fell short. Eric’s candid discussion on balancing a diverse career with fatherhood, especially during the rollercoaster of COVID-19, is both relatable and inspiring.
For anyone curious about mental health, creative careers, or just trying to keep it together in tough times, this episode offers a refreshing blend of humor and honesty.