I built a box for myself. Everything neat. Everything controlled. Then life, betrayal, and depression came in like a wrecking ball. The box shattered—so did I.
This is the episode about what happens when the people you trust break you… and the tools that keep you from breaking yourself.
Sometimes the people you count on the most let you down the hardest.
In this raw conversation with Jeb Brofsky, we unpack what happens when your identity, friendships, and mental health collapse at the same time—and how to build real resilience before you need it.
We talk about: • Feeling betrayed and boxed in by your own expectations • Why “just tough it out” is a myth (and what to do instead) • How to support a friend who shares dark thoughts without feeling like you have to “fix” them • Simple, immediate, quick (“S.I.Q.”) tools for staying grounded when your world tilts
Whether you’re a teen, a young adult, a parent, or a coach, this episode gives you real techniques, not just ideas—breathwork, micro‑habits, and mindset shifts you can start today.
⚠️ TW: Suicide / depression is discussed. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 or text HOME to 741741. You are not alone.
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