#13 - Breaking the Cycle: Addiction, Recovery, and Men’s Mental Health with Travis Sturtevant Jr

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Soulbound Studios Podcast! In this deeply moving episode, I’m joined by Travis Sturtevant Jr, the American poet and creator of Shattered Addict Writing. Through his platform, Travis shares his journey of addiction, recovery, and mental health, offering hope and healing through the power of poetry.

We explore:

• The Role of Creativity in Recovery: How writing became a lifeline for Travis and a platform for others.
• Men’s Mental Health: Breaking the stigma and creating safe spaces for emotional expression.
• Parenting Through Healing: Balancing recovery with the challenges of fatherhood.

Travis also discusses his popular Therapeutic Thursday series, which runs from spring through summer, spotlighting poetry from his community.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of addiction, the challenges of mental health, or the power of creative expression, this episode is for you.

Connect with Travis Sturtevant Jr

• Facebook: Travis Sturtevant Jr: https://www.facebook.com/travissturtevantjr | Shatteredaddict:https://www.facebook.com/shatteredaddict
• Instagram: @TravisJThePoet: https://www.instagram.com/travisjthepoet | @Shatteredaddict : https://www.instagram.com/shatteredaddict
• Books by Travis Sturtevant Jr:
  • Daddict: My Side My Story: https://a.co/d/8OH2P9A
  • Shattered Thoughts Of An Addict's Mind: https://a.co/d/4IVjDrs

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Thank you for listening, and remember, even in our darkest moments, creativity and connection can guide us toward healing.