125 | Exploring PTSD and Healing with Erik DaRosa

Erik DaRosa shares his incredible journey of healing and self-discovery and opens up about his PTSD diagnosis and how it has changed his life in unexpected ways.
We discuss the importance of destigmatizing mental illness and the power of a supportive community.
You’ll learn about the transformative trip to New York City to and experience with OCD. Erik's story is one of resilience, growth, and the pursuit of mental well-being.
Join us as we delve into the depths of trauma and uncover the power of healing. 

“I thought I was broken. I thought I was fucked up. I thought I... I used to look around at all my friends, and I would think what's wrong with me? Everybody else is normal, and I've got these thoughts in my head that if anybody even found out about, they would call the police, I'd be locked up.”

— Erik DeRosa

This Week on Trauma Hiders Club

• Recognizing energy vampires and surround yourself with givers.

• Destigmatizing mental illness and building a supportive community.
• PTSD diagnosis bringing relief and hope.

•   Speaking up about mental health.

•   New York City: a place of healing and growth.

• Combining Western and Eastern medicine for holistic healing.

•   Releasing trauma through reiki and body awareness.

•   Finding healing through personal passions and activities.

•   Normalizing conversations about mental health for progress.

Resources:

Listen to Erik’s Podcast ‘From Survivor to Thriver’ HERE
Read Erik’s article in SkiMag.com ‘How Skiing Saved My Life’ HERE
Connect with Erik on LinkedIn HERE

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