“The wait is not a punishment. It’s preparation.”
In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Erica sits down with Duronn Stern, licensed mental health therapist, military veteran, and founder of Collaborative Mental Wellness, to talk about trauma, transformation, and the unspoken struggles of men.
From losing his mother, twin brother, and best friend… to helping young men rewrite their own stories, Duronn’s journey is raw, real, and unforgettable.
You’ll hear:
• His darkest moments and how grief led him to therapy
• Why many men avoid mental health help and how that’s changing
• The social media trap: how 9–14 hours online is killing real connection
• Boundaries that save relationships (and lives)
• The signs of suicide that are too often missed
• How his work with at-risk youth helped launch his purpose
"Men aren’t ‘uncommitted’, they’re scared. And women enable it by ignoring their own boundaries." — Duronn Stern
📍 Learn more or book a session with Duronn:
https://www.collaborativementalwellness.com
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