Episode 254

The Power of Community: Relationships Transformed My Mental Health with Tyler Wittkofsky

Published on: 26th December, 2023

Have you heard that seeking support for mental health challenges is a sign of weakness? Or that it's just a phase that will pass on its own? Or even that you should just snap out of it? These are all too common responses that many men facing mental health struggles encounter. But our guest, Tyler Wittkofsky, will share the truth about the importance of community and support in mental health, as well as how it can lead to increased resilience and self-acceptance.

Tyler is proof that our challenges do not need to be the chains holding us back in life, they can in fact be what fuels us towards our success. He has confronted addiction, mental illness, trauma, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder and anxiety. He has overcome all these to become an award-winning marketing communications professional, an entrepreneur and a published author - one who intentionally includes mental health challenges within his characters so others can see themselves in the struggle and success.

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Embrace change for personal growth by discovering the transformative power of adapting to new circumstances.
  • Find importance in seeking support in mental health to build resilience and self-acceptance.
  • Begin the healing process by understanding the significance of forgiveness in mental well-being.
  • Explore the journey of building a supportive community for mental health and personal growth.
  • Unlock the transformative power of personal growth by embracing change and self-acceptance.


The key moments in this episode are:

00:08:10 - Childhood Divorce and Uncertainty

00:12:06 - The Power of Forgiveness

00:18:43 - Turning Point: Seeking Help

00:22:11 - Writing as Therapy

00:25:50 - Strategies for Mental Well-being

00:35:00 - Building a supportive community

00:40:17 - Self-love and boundaries


Connect with Tyler Wittkofsky

Website

https://tylerwittkofsky.com/


LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wittkofsky/


Instagram

https://instagram.com/TylerWittkofsky


Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/TylerWittkofsky


Connect with Mike Forrester

Podcast Website

https://LivingFearlessTodayPodcast.com


Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/hicoachmike


LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hicoachmike/


Coaching Website

https://www.hicoachmike.com/


Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/@hicoachmike

Transcript
[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

[:

Next Episode All Episodes Previous Episode

Listen for free

Show artwork for Living Fearless Today

About the Podcast

Living Fearless Today
Helping men live fully alive, boldly and courageously
Do you feel overwhelmed when making decisions? Struggle to take action in your personal life or career? Think you're alone in these situations? You're not! In fact, you're in good company. 
 
I'm Mike Forrester, host of the Living Fearless Today podcast. Join me as I interview other men who triumphed over their own adversities, learn how they did it and where they are today. So that whatever you're facing, know others fought the same battle and have conquered those challenges. They are now encouraging you and me to live our life boldly and courageously alongside them.
 
Let's disprove the lie that we're the only one who's going through this situation, that no one knows what it's like. You're not alone in the struggle you're working through. As men, we have more in common in our journey than you might want to believe.
 
Join me here each Tuesday for the interview and then again on Friday as I spotlight the lessons learned. How we can apply them to become the confident and courageous man we're wanting to be - for ourselves, our wife and our children.
 
Be sure to give a follow to the Living Fearless Today podcast on your favorite platform. I look forward to being with you during the next episode.

About your host

Profile picture for Mike Forrester

Mike Forrester

Mike Forrester is a men's transformation coach, founder of the Living Fearless coaching programs, and host of the Living Fearless Today podcast. His insights, methods and stories of overcoming childhood trauma, dyslexia and loss of loved ones have been featured on various podcasts, including Hanging Onto Hope, Extreme Health, Own Your Life Own Your Career and Think Unbroken.