Brad Wetzler, a noted writer and editor with Outdoors Magazine joins us today to discuss his ongoing bout with depression. Brad naively trusted the medical establishment with a diagnosis of his mental health that ultimately proved to be incorrect.
In this episode, Brad shares the moment he decided "enough is enough" and made the conscious decision to take control of his feelings. This included a journey on the "Jesus Trail" in Israel and Palestine, and countless hours in prayer and meditation.
Today Brad shares his journey in his book Into the Soul of the World: My Journey to Healing, and consults aspiring writers who desire to write their own personal memoir!
In this interview with Brad Wetzler, you'll discover:
-Balancing the ideals of loved ones vs. the reality of their true selves...02:30
-Eyes opened: the moment Brad decided "enough is enough"...05:45
-Advice for those wandering through uncertainty regarding their mental health...08:30
-What worked to help Brad reconnect with his spiritual and mental vitality....12:00
-The Sacred way to connect with your true feelings...16:00
-The wider the distance, the greater the pain...21:00
-Don't be afraid to ask questions regarding your physical and mental wellbeing...24:45
-And much more...
Resources mentioned:
Into the Soul of the World: My Journey to Healing
Re: Consciousness episode with Bruce Cryer
Re: Consciousness episode with Andy Dunn
The Mastery of Love: A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship by Don Miguel Ruiz
About the guest:
Brad Wetzler began his writing and publishing career serving as an editor at Outside Magazine, where he worked with some of America's finest nonfiction writers. Brad later turned in his editor's pen for that of a writer, traveling the world writing about adventure and exploration, business, politics, the environment, sports, and wellness.
In midlife, after recovering from a long, debilitating depression, he became a certified yoga teacher and began exploring and writing about our inner landscape: psychology, spirituality, meditation, and yoga.
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