It's The Bearded Man

Tim shares his mental health journey throughout 2024. Tim opens up about his struggles with apathy, suicidal thoughts, and the conflict between his professional role as a coach and his personal experiences. He discusses the importance of self-awareness and the tools he uses to manage his well-being, such as journaling and meditation. Tim also reflects on a transformative trip to India and his decision to walk across the country as a form of personal pilgrimage. The episode emphasizes vulnerability, acceptance, and the ongoing journey of mental health. Connect with Tim! Support his Walk Across America: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-tims-walk-for-mens-mental-health LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timperreira/ Reflections on 2024's Mental Health Journey (00:00:00) Tim reflects on his past mental health experiences and the cyclical nature of challenges. Signs of Decline (00:06:40) Tim identifies habits that indicated a decline in his mental health around June. The Avalanche Effect (00:08:22) Tim describes the overwhelming feeling of apathy affecting his usual coping mechanisms. Coping Strategies (00:08:34) Tim outlines his toolbox of strategies to maintain mental well-being despite challenges. Experiencing Apathy (00:09:53) Tim discusses how apathy impacted his motivation and daily activities. Suicidal Thoughts Emergence (00:12:48) Tim reveals the onset of suicidal thoughts during a particularly difficult period. Past Experiences with Depression (00:14:01) Tim recounts his previous struggles with depression and its impact on his life. Turning Point in Career (00:15:03) Tim shares a pivotal moment that led him to reassess his life and priorities. Unexpected Urge to Jump (00:18:55) Tim describes a shocking moment of suicidal ideation while running across the Golden Gate Bridge. Understanding Suicidal Ideation (00:24:26) Tim discusses the distinction between wanting to end life and wanting to eliminate a part of oneself. Finding Hope in Struggles (00:25:25) He reflects on how his challenges might eventually help him and others. Living Misaligned (00:26:32) Tim shares his realization of living misaligned with his true desires and values. The Shift in Perspective (00:28:36) Tim describes a significant shift in how he perceives his emotions and struggles. The Concept of No Bad Parts (00:29:13) Discussion on the book "No Bad Parts" and how it influenced their understanding of emotions. Navigating Emotional Resistance (00:34:46) They discuss the impact of resisting emotions and the importance of acknowledging them. Hope Through Connection (00:39:51) The conversation touches on the importance of community and shared experiences in healing. Traveling to India (00:40:57) Tim shares his transformative experience during a pilgrimage in India. The Nature of Change (00:49:05) Discussion about personal growth and how experiences mold individual identities over time. Embracing Transformation (00:51:04) The importance of allowing change and letting go of old identities for personal growth. Non-Judgment and Freedom (00:51:58) Tim emphasizes the liberating feeling of being non-judgmental towards oneself and others. Loving Reality (00:53:09) Tim shares insights from Byron Katie's book about accepting reality as it is. The Pressure of Expectations (00:54:17) Speaker 1 discusses the stress of business growth and the importance of being present. Authenticity in the Journey (00:55:19) Tim describes his upcoming walk as a transformative pilgrimage for personal and mental health awareness. Preparation for Change (00:56:10) Tim shares the emotional significance and preparation for his journey ahead. Eulogy for the Old Self (01:02:51) Tim discusses writing a eulogy for his past self as part of his transformation process. Support for the Journey (01:04:10) Tim outlines how others can support him during his walk and the mission behind it.