Tanner Keegan Read
Tanner Keegan Read
What Happens When You Ask For Help With Mental Health with Mike Forrester
What Happens When You Ask For Help With Mental Health with Mike Forrester
What Happens When You Ask For Help With Mental Health with Mike Forrester
Sunday 25th May 2025
Join Keegan Read and Mike Forrester as they explore men's mental health challenges, focusing on emotional struggles and the journey of self-discovery.
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74 minutes
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Author:
Tanner Keegan Read
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Body & Mind
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Men's emotional struggles often go unnoticed.
- Childhood trauma impacts adult life.
- Self-sabotage stems from negative beliefs.
- Relationships play a crucial role in healing.
- Emotional awareness leads to personal growth.
I didn't forgive them for them; I forgave them for me because I didn't want to carry that anger and rage.
In the latest episode of 'Retrieving Sanity', host Keegan Read welcomes Mike Forrester, a men's coach, to discuss the multifaceted challenges of mental health among men. They delve into emotional struggles, childhood trauma, and the journey of self-discovery, highlighting the importance of recognizing self-sabotage and understanding emotions. Mike shares his personal experiences with childhood trauma and dyslexia, illuminating how negative beliefs can become ingrained and affect various aspects of life, including business and personal relationships.
Mike recounts his journey towards becoming a coach, driven by a difficult upbringing marked by mental, emotional, and physical abuse. He discusses how these experiences shaped his identity and led to self-sabotaging behaviors that hindered his professional and personal life. He emphasizes the importance of emotional awareness and self-reflection in overcoming these challenges. The conversation touches on the significance of relationships in personal growth and healing.
Mike explains how the dynamics within families can influence one's mental health and how breaking free from negative patterns can lead to healthier relationships and emotional well-being. He highlights the transformative power of self-awareness and the courage needed to challenge ingrained beliefs. Listeners are encouraged to engage in self-reflection and emotional healing, acknowledging that change can be challenging but ultimately rewarding.
Mike's insights offer hope and support to those struggling with similar issues, reminding them that they are not alone and that positive change is possible. The episode concludes with a discussion on future aspirations, including Mike's participation in athletic events as a metaphor for personal growth and resilience. Keegan and Mike invite listeners to continue exploring men's mental health on platforms like 'Living Fearless Today' and 'mensmentalhealth.fm'.