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In this episode, Paul shares the mic with Peter Balcarek. Peter spent the last 10 years working in the banking and finance industry and has an active lifestyle. At a point he was emotionally disintegrated and has fallen into what he calls a “black hole.” Peter shares to Paul more of his experiences and how he beat severe depression.

Together, they also talk about the staggering statistics of beat depression, social issues and issues relating to the management of depression vs the preventive care of depression.

 

Podcast Show Notes:

  • Introduction to The Man Bits Podcast
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  • Today’s episode is about beating depression
  • Paul welcomes Peter to the show
  • Peter is Slovakian but spent his adult life in Australia
    • He’s working as a senior business analyst in the banking industry
    • He’s in a position where he still thinks about where he’d go next
    • His experience in mental health already opened up opportunities for Peter
  • A year ago, Peter attended a seminar that had him write an ebook about his experience with depression
    • He wrote the ebook overnight and released it 6 months after
    • After his ebook launched, Peter asked the owner of a local gym if he could talk to fellow members about mental health
    • Peter shared his experience in mental health and received heart-warming feedback
    • That experience was a strong encouragement for Peter to follow the path to mental health
  • Peter’s depression was triggered by many things, including having divorce
    • When he didn’t know how to deal with depression, he resorted to alcohol
    • He went to healing seminars and discovered an emotional healing method called The Journey
    • Peter realized he covered his self-worth issues with aggressive behavior and anger
    • Men tend to seek validation from their fathers
  • Men find it hard to seek help from others
    • Men get uncomfortable in showing vulnerability because they feel like it’s a sign of weakness
    • Most guys feel like their friends are not giving much emotional support
    • Having follow-up questions is one thing men lack
  • Peter talks about a friend who called him and shared about what he’s going through
  • Mental health is a clinical term that people shy away from
    • “We tend to overcomplicate things”
  • Peter shares about how Tom Cronin approached organizations asking if he can present strategies to prevent mental health issues
    • Most organizations help with mental health issue management and not prevention
    • A diagnosis of depression doesn’t mean life is over
  • Peter was prescribed antidepressants but refused to take them
    • A friend took him to a mental health emergency
    • Peter was firm in not taking pills
  • The Middle Bits
    • What is your #1 tip in achieving kickass mind health? – “Stopping and putting myself in perspective or the role of an observer”
    • What fundamental piece of advice would you tell your 15-year old self? – “Be more empathetic with other people and learn how to put yourself in other people’s’ shoes”
    • What useful or inspiring book or resource that you could recommend to our
      Audience?       – Open: An Autobiography
    • If there’s one word to set your intention for 2018, what is that word? – “Self-love”
  • Check out Peter’s ebook, 5 Steps that Beat My Depression, at com
    • Step 1 – Admit that you have a problem and ask for help
      • This is the BIGGEST step
    • Step 2 – Accept the bad feelings
      • Don’t run away from your bad feelings — face and accept them
    • Step 3 – Let go of the past
      • Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to forgive yourself
      • “Move on and move forward”
    • Step 4 – Business as usual hack
      • Share what you’re going through with someone
      • Joining groups and organizations can help
      • Do a release — cry and let it all out
    • Step 5 – Gratitude
      • Name 3 things that you’re grateful for every day
    • “Being down is part of life”
    • Connect with Peter on his website, com, and on Facebook
    • Peter shares what’s he’s excited about this year
    • Join our Facebook Community
    • If you feel vulnerable, please go to com/support
    • Send us your comments, suggestions, or feedback at info@themanbits.com

 

Episode Takeaways:

  • Men find it difficult to seek help because of the vulnerability it takes to get support.
  • A diagnosis on mental health doesn’t mean your life is over.
  • Being and feeling down is a part of life that we all have to accept.

 

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Disclaimer: Some of the content of this podcast may contain topics of a sensitive nature such as depression, anxiety and suicide. Whilst I have experience in coaching, training and remedial therapy I’m not to provide mental health advice or counselling. Therefore, engaging with the content of this podcast should not be considered a substitute to professional therapy.

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