What do you do when life takes everything from you?
In this deeply emotional episode of Raw Minds, Erick shares his unfiltered journey from childhood trauma, heartbreak, and loss to building Raw Minds — a movement focused on men’s mental health and healing. As a guest on Men Thrive Daily, Erick opens up about surviving devastating experiences, from losing his fiancée on Father’s Day to raising his daughter alone and fighting through suicidal thoughts.
This conversation is a wake-up call for anyone battling in silence. It’s raw, powerful, and a reminder that pain can become your greatest weapon for purpose.
How Erick turned unimaginable grief into Raw Minds Podcast
The dark days of loss, trauma, and rebuilding life
Fatherhood and the fight to create a safe world for his daughter
Why men’s mental health is ignored and what needs to change
The ripple effect of speaking your truth and saving lives
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